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Since its debut in 2015, Empire has been a mainstay in primetime cable television with its suspenseful storylines and interpretation of real-life events. Now, the drama will come to an end after its sixth season, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Fox network revealed the news on Monday (May 13), noting that on the up-side, the Lee Daniels-created show also notched its 100th episode. This feat means Empire is eligible for syndication.

In a statement published by Entertainment Weekly, Fox Entertainment's CEO Charlie Collier said the ultimate season might leave the fans satisfied. "We are turning the final season into a large TV event. We are trying to go out guns a-blazing," Collier said. "One of the great benefits of announcing the final season is that it actually allows fans to lean in and have the ending they deserve. Six years is a remarkable run."

With news of the cancellation, actor and Empire co-star Jussie Smollett's unknown return to the show also came into question. Earlier this year, Smollett stated he was the victim of a racial and hate crime attack in Chicago. The incident caused a stir with the city's police department that deemed the 36-year-old guilty but Smollett was acquitted of 16 counts of filing a false police report

Following the string of events, Daniels voiced his support for Smollett. "What I am learning right now is that I can’t judge," he said to Extra. "That that judgment is for that man wearing that black coat with a gavel and God. I can only support him because he is like my son, he is my son, so I am with him. I can only support him and I can only give him compassion."

The news follows that of the cancellation of another Daniels creation, Star. The hit series was pulled by Fox after three seasons.

Actress Peggy Lipton has reportedly passed away. The 72-year-old reportedly died on Saturday, May 11 after suffering complications from colon cancer.

Lipton's daughters, actress Rashida Jones and fashion designer Kidada Jones, confirmed the sad news to The Los Angeles Times. "She made her journey peacefully with her daughters and nieces by her side," the daughters said in a statement to The Times. "We feel so lucky for every moment we spent with her."

Lipton began her acting career in the mid-60s, appearing in Bewitched and The Magical World of Disney. She gained national attention for her role as Julie Barnes in Mod Squad. She was nominated for four Golden Globes, one of which she won in 1971. Lipton was also known for her role as Norma Jennings in the popular supernatural series, Twin Peaks in 1989. She most recently reprised the role in the series reboot in 2017.

The actress married musician and producer Quincy Jones in 1974. She took a hiatus from acting to raise her two daughters, Rashida and Kidada. The couple divorced in 1990.

50 Cent's multitasking skills continue to work in his favor as ABC has officially added the hour-long drama For Life to their 2019-2020 season.

Deadline reports the series is produced by Mr. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Hank Steinberg. Based on the life of Isaac Wright, Jr., the legal drama will follow his journey from wrongly incarcerated prisoner to a lawyer as he litigates cases for other inmates while attempting to overturn his life sentence.

The series rests under 50 Cent's G-Unit production umbrella and Sony Pictures TV. For Life appears to be a favorite for ABC–the order was negotiated for three extra days in hopes to provide better resources for their independent studio.

The rapper-actor has picked a perfect producer in Steinberg. He is the creator of the critically acclaimed drama Without A Trace that ran for seven seasons on CBS. He's also the co-creator and showrunner on TNT’s The Last Ship which ran for five seasons.

For Life will also star Nicholas Pinnock (Captian America), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Joy Bryant (Parenthood), Glenn Fleshler (Billions), Dorian Missick (Luke Cage), Tyla Harris (Claws), Mary Stuart Masterson (Blindspot) and Boris McGiver (House of Cards).

While 50's deal with ABC will take him to the world of The Big Four, he also has his three-year deal with cable giant Starz. Power will come to an end this year, but the businessman has four other series on the way, including Black Mafia Family, Vanguard and Intercepted, a series he will co-produce with LaLa Anthony. Intercepted is based on the novel by Alexa Martin.