Taraji P. Henson Will Return as Cookie Lyon in Her Own Empire Spin-Off Series on Fox
Kevin BurwickThe world of Empire is not as over as Taraji P. Henson is developing a new spin-off for her Cookie Lyon character.
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Empire Boss Has a Plan B in Case a Real Finale Never Happens
Kevin BurwickEmpire creators Lee Daniels and Danny Strong have a universal want and desire to get a proper finale completed.
Empire Is Forced to End Early, Creators Hope to Return for a Proper Finale
Ryan ScottLee Daniels and Danny Strong have confirmed the upcoming episode of Empire will be its last, but that wasn't originally the plan.
Jussie Smollett Returns with a Domestic Violence PSA Amidst Stay-At-Home Orders
Jeremy DickJussie Smollett is taking on domestic violence in a video PSA posted to the former Empire star's Instagram account.
Jussie Smollett Slapped with New Criminal Charges for Alleged Fake Attack
Jeremy DickFormer Empire star Jussie Smollett has been indicted by special prosecutor Dan Webb with six counts of disorderly conduct.
Jussie Smollett May Return in Empire Season 6
Jeremy DickJussie Smollett might return to Empire for the show's final season according to showrunner Brett Mahoney.
Jussie Smollett Files Counterclaim Against Chicago Police and Alleged Assailants
Jeremy DickJussie Smollett continues to deny he staged his own assault by filing a counterclaim against the city of Chicago.
New Jussie Smollett Police Footage Shows Empire Actor with Noose Around His Neck
B. Alan OrangeJussie Smollett is seen with the noose around his neck in just released footage from his alleged attack earlier this year.
Jussie Smollett Scandal Has Empire Creator Beyond Embarrassed
Kevin BurwickEmpire creator Lee Daniels originally stood up for Jussie Smollett, but he's now reassessing his feelings after nearly six months.
Empire Co-Creator Shuts Down Jussie Smollett Return Rumors
Jeremy DickDespite recent rumors, Lee Daniels says Smollett will NOT be returning for the show's final season.
Empire Renewed for Season 6, Jussie Smollett Not Returning Yet
B. Alan OrangeEmpire will officially return for more episode in the Fall but whether or not Jussie Smollett will eventually be a part of them is unknown at this time.
Trump Slams Jussie Smollett as a Third Rate Actor, Calls His Case a Disgrace
Jeremy DickThe president of the United States took a few shots at the Empire star at a rally on Saturday night.
Empire Cast Pen Letter Insisting Jussie Smollett Return in Season 6
Jeremy DickJussie Smollett's co-stars are offering their full endorsement in a letter of support for the Empire actor.
Jussie Smollett's Alleged Attacker Wins Boxing Tournament
Jeremy DickAbel Osundairo won a boxing title following his involvement in the allegedly staged attack of Jussie Smollett.
Jussie Smollett Sued by City of Chicago for Hoax Investigation Costs
David YatesJussie Smollett is alleged to have misled cops after claiming his attackers were white so the city is suing back.
SNL Slams Jussie Smollett in Empire Meeting Sketch
Jeremy DickJussie Smollett may have had the charges against him tossed, but SNL isn't letting him off that easy.
Chicago Mayor Wants Jussie Smollett to Pay $130K for Hate Crime Investigation
David YatesAn angry Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel is demanding that Jussie Smollett, who has been cleared of all charges, pay back the city for his allegedly false allegations.
Trump Calls Jussie Smollett Decision Outrageous, Wants FBI & DOJ to Investigate
David YatesTrump demands further investigation into the decision to drop all charges against Empire star Jussie Smollett, who had his record wiped clean.
Prosecutor Who Dropped Jussie Smollett Charges Thinks Empire Star Is Guilty
B. Alan OrangeFirst Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Joseph Magats doesn't think Jussie Smollett is innocent.
Jussie Smollett Charges Dropped, His Criminal Record Is Wiped Clean
David YatesThe criminal case against Empire star Jussie Smollette in his alleged attack has been completely dropped.