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Empire

  1. uh-uh. not guilty.
    Jussie Smollett’s Conviction Is OverturnedHe’s out of jail permanently.
  2. theater review
    Empire: The Musical Stacks Up 102 Stories, Every One a ClichéA cringey new musical about the rise of the Empire State Building.
  3. the law
    Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 30 Months Probation in Hate-Crime Hoax“I know that there is nothing that I will do here today that will come close to the damage you’ve already done to your own life.”
  4. the law
    Jussie Smollett Found Guilty in Alleged Hate-Crime-Hoax TrialHe faces up to three years in prison on each count.
  5. the law
    Jussie Smollett Denies Faking Attack: ‘That’s a Bold-Faced Lie’“That’s a bold-faced lie,” Smollett said about the hoax accusation.
  6. the law
    What Happened When Jussie Smollett Took the Stand in his Own DefenseThe defense alleges the brothers asked Smollett for $1 million each to not testify in the trial.
  7. the law
    Empire Extra Says Jussie Smollett ‘Wanted Me to Fake Beat Him Up’Damning testimony paints a picture of a premeditated hoax.
  8. the law
    Defense Says Jussie Smollett Is the ‘Real Victim’Opening statements begin in the former ‘Empire’ star’s trial.
  9. the hoax
    The Big Questions Surrounding Jussie Smollett’s Hate-Crime Hoax Trial, AnsweredWhat is at stake for the former Empire star?
  10. the law
    All Your Questions About Jussie Smollett’s Indictment and Trial, AnsweredThe actor faces new charges that he “planned and participated” in staging a hate crime against himself last year. Here’s how we got here.
  11. the office
    How Hollywood Depicted the New York OfficeIt was where our dreams and anxieties unfolded.
  12. spinoffs
    Cookie Lyon Could Be Getting an Empire SpinoffGet your bag, Taraji.
  13. finales
    Empire Showrunner Explains Jussie Smollett’s ‘Difficult’ Absence From the FinaleAnd how they pieced together a series finale amid the coronavirus.
  14. when empires fall
    Empire Returned Without Jussie Smollett. Here’s How They Wrote Him Off.He’s gone, folks!
  15. bye
    Jussie Smollett’s Empire Character Is Being Banished to a Whole Other ContinentHere’s how he’ll be written out of the show.
  16. the law
    Judge Approves Special Prosecutor to Examine Handling of Jussie Smollett CaseJudge Michael Toomin points to “unprecedented irregularities” as reason to investigate the probe.
  17. in conversation
    Lee Daniels on the End of Empire, Woke Culture, and Why Precious Was a ComedyPrecisely what his post-Empire career will look like isn’t certain, but the perennially restless director is nurturing a number of seedlings.
  18. crime
    Chicago Police Have Released Jussie Smollett’s Manager’s 911 Call“He was cool, he didn’t want me to call you guys.”
  19. the empire strikes back
    Jussie Smollett Will Not Return To Empire After AllLee Daniels confirmed the news.
  20. goodbyes
    Empire Will Fall After Its Sixth SeasonAnd don’t expect Jussie Smollett to be there.
  21. spoilers
    How Empire Left the Door Open for Jussie Smollett’s ReturnAfter being written out of the last two episodes of season five, Jamal Lyon may still have a part to play in next season’s family drama.
  22. don’t call it a comeback
    Empire Renewed for Season 6, But ‘No Plans’ for Jussie Smollett to ReturnJamal is out … for now.
  23. lawsuits
    The City of Chicago Is Suing Jussie SmollettThe city is seeking over $130,000 for in police overtime and court costs.
  24. the law
    Hollywood Reacts to Jussie Smollett Being Cleared of Criminal Charges“TOLD YALL.”
  25. the law
    Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Lying to PoliceHis next court date is in April.
  26. the law
    Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Felony Counts by Grand JuryThe charges have expanded.
  27. the smollett case
    Terrence Howard Is Siding With His ‘Son’ Jussie Smollett“Stay in your lane.”
  28. the industry
    Jussie Smollett’s Empire Character Might Be RecastThe show is reportedly weighing many options.
  29. last night on late night
    Bill Maher Knows Fox News Will Feast on This Jussie Smollett Story for Years“It proves their stupid theory that racism is a hoax.”
  30. the law
    Jussie Smollett and the Court of Public OpinionThis story is exceedingly abnormal, and it’s drawing the worst out of many of us, but it doesn’t speak for us either.
  31. empire
    What Empire Might Look Like Without Jussie SmollettIf the series must move forward without Smollett, writing out his character Jamal Lyon wouldn’t be hard, but it would be a major loss.
  32. the law
    Prosecutors Lay Out How Jussie Smollett Allegedly Planned His Own AttackThe Empire star rehearsed the assault with his accomplices, according to court documents.
  33. crime
    Empire Cuts Jussie Smollett From Last Two Episodes of the Season“While these allegations are very disturbing, we are placing our trust in the legal system.”
  34. the law
    Jussie Smollett Returns to the Set of Empire“I wanted to say I’m sorry and, you know me, I would never do this to any of you, you are my family. I swear to God, I did not do this.”
  35. crime
    Sources: Jussie Smollett Made ‘Zero Rumblings’ About His Empire PayThe Empire star allegedly staged his attack because he was unhappy with his salary. But he didn’t voice his displeasure to bosses, sources say.
  36. investigtations
    Empire Is ‘Evaluating’ Options in Wake of Jussie Smollett Arrest20th Century Fox Television has released a new statement.
  37. crime
    Jussie Smollett Reportedly Rehearsed Attack Days Before It HappenedAccording to CBS, he paid the brothers $3,500 to carry out the attack.
  38. assault
    Potential Suspect in Jussie Smollett Attack Appeared on EmpireTwo men, brothers, have been identified as potential suspects and have been brought in for questioning.
  39. assault
    Jussie Smollett Details Assault, Says Attackers Yelled ‘This Is MAGA Country’“Punches me right in the face. So, I punched his ass back.”
  40. recovery
    Jussie Smollett Returns to Stage Days After Attack: ‘I Will Only Stand for Love’“I had to be here tonight.”
  41. crime
    Jussie Smollett Says ‘I’m OK’ After Racist, Homophobic AttackHe says it “should not be looked upon as an isolated incident.”
  42. crime
    Empire’s Jussie Smollett Hospitalized After Racist, Homophobic Attack in ChicagoPolice are investigating.
  43. homophobia
    CNN Can’t Find Kevin Hart’s Apologies, Either“That is a reality for many little boys in the United States. Somewhere, a black dad is beating his black son.”
  44. overnights
    Empire Recap: Me, Myself, and LuciousFinally, an answer to the question: Who else is a recording artist at Empire Records?
  45. overnights
    Empire Recap: Who Is Lucious Lyon?Amnesia Lucious is not carrying his weight.
  46. overnights
    Empire Recap: Memory LaneRemember when this show was vaguely about music?
  47. overnights
    Empire Season-Premiere Recap: The Big Bang“I’m Cookie Lyon. I’m unforgettable.”
  48. The Story Behind Insecure’s Prime-time Soap-Parody Due NorthThe show-within-a-show stars Regina Hall and Scott Foley.
  49. casting couch
    Forest Whitaker Is Joining Empire in a Recurring RoleThe Oscar winner will play a music icon with ties to Lucious Lyon.
  50. overnights
    Empire Season Finale Recap: Who?That was a legitimately great twist.
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