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‘Empire’ Renewed For Season 6, Jussie Smollett Not Expected To Return
Empire is returning for a sixth season, sans Jussie Smollett. The show was renewed but as of now there are “no plans” for Smollett to reprise his role as Jamal Lyons…
Jussie Smollett’s Potentially Final ‘Empire’ Episode Draws Low Viewership
It hasn’t been revealed whether Empire will return for a sixth season. However, if the show returns, there’s no word on if Jussie Smollett will reprise his role as Jamal…
‘Empire’ Makes History By Airing First Black Gay Wedding On Network TV
Wedding bells have just made their way into the history books. Last night (April 25), FOX’s Empire became the first network television show to air a black gay wedding…
Lee Daniels Details ‘Empire’ Cast’s Feelings About Jussie Smollett Case
The cast of Empire is currently in the process of healing in the aftermath of Jussie Smollet’s hate crime scandal. In a new interview with Extra, series creator, Lee…
Jussie Smollett’s Brother Pens Op-Ed Questioning “What If Jussie Is Telling The Truth”
Jussie Smollet‘s older brother, JoJo penned an op-ed letter defending his sibling and begged the question: what if Jussie is telling the truth? The essay, written…
Chris Rock Defies Producers, Roasts Jussie Smollett At The NAACP Awards
Chris Rock was given explicit instructions to not make any jokes about Jussie Smollett at the 2019 NAACP Image Award. And guess what the 50-year-old comic did? He made…
Chicago Mayor Says Jussie Smollett “Abused The City Of Chicago”
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is bewildered that all 16 felony counts against Jussie Smollett were dropped Tuesday. (March 26) Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent…
Lee Daniels Expresses ‘Sadness’ Within ‘Empire’ Family Amidst Jussie Smollett’s Case
While he doesn’t mention the high-profile Jussie Smollett case by name, Lee Daniels seemingly mentions the effects of “the incident” on the Empire cast and crew in a new…
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty To 16 Felony Counts And Lying To Police
Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty to a 16 count indictment for allegedly lying to authorities about a staged hate crime in court on Thursday (March 14). According to USA…