FOX has announced the cancellation of their hit show ‘Empire’ after season 6, which airs next year. FOX Entertainment executive Charlie Collier said they plan to make season 6 a “large TV event” in an attempt to go out with “guns blazing.” Collier says the network is sticking with their …

Last week, Fox announced the sixth season renewal for its hit series, “Empire.” However, amid the ongoing legal battle between Jussie Smollett and the City of Chicago, the network decided to move on without its star.  “By mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension to Jussie Smollett’s option for …

In the wake of the Jussie Smollett controversy, over his alleged staged hate crime attack, his beloved character, Jamal Lyon, has been cut from the hit series, “Empire.”  Back in March, two months after the alleged attack, Chicago officials filed charges against the actor for filing a false report. Weeks …

State Attorney Kim Foxx and her First Assistant Joseph Magats have been subpoenaed by retired appellate judge Sheila O’Brien to appear in court regarding her handling of the Jussie Smollett case. The retired judge is seeking to appoint a special prosecutor to look into Foxx’s management of the case and …

Donald Trump is out talking bad about Jussie Smollett…again. This time, while speaking at a campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Trump called Smollett’s hate crime case a “disgrace to our nation” and even said “MAGA Country” is the “greatest theme in the history of politics.” “I didn’t hear that term until that …

Actor/Singer Jussie Smollett was excluded from the final episodes of season 5 of ‘Empire,’ after being charged with 16 felony counts of disorderly conduct in the January hate crime attack he claimed to be a victim of. Show production without one of the lead Lyon’s seemed to be too much …

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Jussie Smollett’s alleged hate crime attack, which he was accused of faking and falsely reporting, many are concerned about the fate of his beloved character on the hit show, “Empire.”  Back in January, Smollett claimed to be a victim of a brutal anti-gay, racist hate …

Late last month, Chicago prosecutors dropped all charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett for filing a false report in his alleged hate crime attack case. Although city officials were convinced the actor staged his own attack with the help of friend, Abel Osundairo and his brother Ola, Smollett, the actor …

Jussie Smollet’s brother opened up about the emotional trauma his brother is still dealing with after the alleged attack, in an op-ed piece for BET. Jojo Smollett claims Jussie is “violently awakening from night terrors, following the assault” and labels any claims that his brother staged the attack as “ludicrous.” …

Earlier this week, Loni Love divulged the personal conversation she had with “Empire” star, Jussie Smollett, upon his request. During an episode of “The Real,” Love revealed that Smollett contacted her to clear his name, explain his situation, and thank his peers for their support. “He said that he has …

Two of Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx’s top execs have resigned in the wake of the Jussie Smollett controversy. According to The Post, April Perry and Mark Rotert have both turned in resignation letters amidst backlash over the way Foxx handled Smollett’s case. Perry was the ethics officer and …

Embattled ”Empire” star Jussie Smollett is no longer set to co-star in the Broadway revival of “Take Me Out.”  Reports claim that the lingering effects of the hate crime controversy are still being felt as Hollywood influencers are backing away from the actor.  Deadline reports that Jussie was a shoo-in …

After publicly recusing herself from the Jussie Smollett case, newly released text messages and emails show that Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx continued discussing the actor with staff.  Through a Freedom of Information Act Request, thousands of internal communication documents were obtained on Tuesday.  At the time of the …

Weeks after all criminal charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped in connection to his alleged hate crime, the actor reportedly reached out to colleagues who offered support throughout his legal drama. In fact, just last week, Smollett’s “Empire” co-star, Taraji P. Henson opened up about her relationship with Smollett, his …

The City of Chicago has officially filed a lawsuit against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett following his failure to cover the cost of the investigation into his alleged hate crime attack.  On Thursday, just hours after pictures surfaced of Smollett soaking up the sun in Hawaii, city officials filed a civil …

Mario’s success as a musical artist has been a well-deserved journey. However, losing his mother in 2017 is a dark shadow he’s still overcoming. PEOPLE Magazine chatted with the musician/actor on his recent activities as an R&B star and actor on “Empire.” They also touched on his emotional well-being since …

The City of Chicago is going after Jussie Smollett to recover $130k in investigative costs directly related to Jussie’s claim that he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in January.  However, Jussie’s lawyer Mark Geragos, issued a stern letter to the city, stating Jussie “will not be intimated” …

Late last month, Chicago prosecutors dropped all charges against Jussie Smollett, leaving city officials enraged over their waste of time. As a result, the city fired off a warning letter to Smollett and his team, demanding he reimburse the city the cost of investigating the case.  But now, after seven …

In the wake of the longstanding controversy over Jussie Smollett’s alleged hate crime, the actor will be returning to his beloved role as Jamal Lyon on Fox’s hit series, “Empire.”  Smollett’s co-star, Taraji P. Henson broke the news on “The View,” as she shared a bit of insight on the …

Over the past few years, many have opened up about their issues with mental illness and the positive effects of therapy, in an attempt to eliminate the stigma within the Black community. In fact, in a recent interview with Variety, “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson divulged her struggles with mental …