TV March 24, 2019 'Empire' star Serayah McNeill wishes Jussie Smollett 'best of luck' amid alleged hate crime hoax "Empire" stars can't even escape questions about Jussie Smollett at the Kids' Choice Awards.
Jussie Smollett March 21, 2019 'Empire' creator Lee Daniels talks 'pain,' 'anger' and 'sadness' following the Jussie Smollett scandal The co-creator and executive producer of “Empire,” Lee Daniels, hasn’t said much since the scandal involving actor Jussie Smollett became one of the hottest topics in America. However, he took to social media before the latest episode of the series to update fans on how everything has been on set.
Jussie Smollett March 19, 2019 Jussie Smollett case: Chicago police union asks for federal probe The Chicago police union's president alleges that the county's top prosecutor interfered with the investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett before recusing herself and wants the Justice Department to determine if she broke any laws.
Jussie Smollett March 19, 2019 Black activist group urges NAACP to revoke Jussie Smollett’s Image Award nomination A prominent black leadership network on Monday called for the NAACP to rescind embattled “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s Image Award nomination for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series,” which was announced before he was charged with staging a hate crime.
Jussie Smollett March 18, 2019 Taraji P. Henson says 'Empire' set is doing fine amid Jussie Smollett drama Taraji P. Henson isn't stressing over "Empire" co-star Jussie Smollett's legal woes.
R Kelly March 15, 2019 Judge rules cameras will roll during R. Kelly's sexual abuse trial A Chicago judge ruled Friday that cameras will be allowed in the courtroom when R&B star R. Kelly goes on trial for 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse later this month but added that the singer’s accusers can’t be photographed or filmed without their consent.
Jussie Smollett March 14, 2019 Jussie Smollett's 'Empire' co-star Serayah says the scandal 'definitely has an effect' on the cast Jussie Smollett appeared in court to plead not guilty on 16 counts of disorderly conduct after allegedly faking a hate crime against himself in Chicago. Now, one of his “Empire” co-stars is opening up about how the mood on set has shifted in the wake of the bombshell story.
Jussie Smollett March 14, 2019 Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to 16 counts of disorderly conduct stemming from alleged hate crime hoax "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty in a Chicago courtroom early Thursday afternoon on 16 charges stemming from an alleged hate crime hoax.
Jussie Smollett March 12, 2019 Judge allows cameras at 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett's next court hearing on criminal charges Just days after Jussie Smollett was charged with 16 felony counts related to an alleged hate crime hoax, the embattled "Empire" actor was in a Chicago courtroom Tuesday afternoon waiting for a judge to decide whether to allow cameras in during future proceedings.
Jussie Smollett March 11, 2019 Attorney for brothers in alleged Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax: 'Empire' star 'took advantage of them' The attorney for the Osundairo brothers, who allegedly helped Jussie Smollett stage a hate crime, is speaking out on their behalf.
Jussie Smollett March 8, 2019 Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 felony counts following Chicago attack allegations "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has been indicted on 16 felony counts following his Chicago attack allegations.