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  1. uh-uh. not guilty.
    Jussie Smollett’s Conviction Is OverturnedHe’s out of jail permanently.
    By Jason P. Frank
  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.
    By Sara Holdren
  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.”
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  4. the law
    Jussie Smollett Found Guilty in Alleged Hate-Crime-Hoax TrialHe faces up to three years in prison on each count.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  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.
    By Natalie Hope McDonald
  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.
    By Natalie Hope McDonald
  7. the law
    Empire Extra Says Jussie Smollett ‘Wanted Me to Fake Beat Him Up’Damning testimony paints a picture of a premeditated hoax.
    By Natalie Hope McDonald
  8. the law
    Defense Says Jussie Smollett Is the ‘Real Victim’Opening statements begin in the former ‘Empire’ star’s trial.
    By Natalie Hope McDonald
  9. the hoax
    The Big Questions Surrounding Jussie Smollett’s Hate-Crime Hoax Trial, AnsweredWhat is at stake for the former Empire star?
    By Natalie Hope McDonald
  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.
    By Natalie Hope McDonald
  11. the office
    How Hollywood Depicted the New York OfficeIt was where our dreams and anxieties unfolded.
    By Jen Chaney
  12. spinoffs
    Cookie Lyon Could Be Getting an Empire SpinoffGet your bag, Taraji.
    By Zoe Haylock
  13. finales
    Empire Showrunner Explains Jussie Smollett’s ‘Difficult’ Absence From the FinaleAnd how they pieced together a series finale amid the coronavirus.
    By Zoe Haylock
  14. when empires fall
    Empire Returned Without Jussie Smollett. Here’s How They Wrote Him Off.He’s gone, folks!
    By Devon Ivie
  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.
    By Devon Ivie
  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.
    By Halle Kiefer
  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.
    By Andrew Goldman
  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.”
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  19. the empire strikes back
    Jussie Smollett Will Not Return To Empire After AllLee Daniels confirmed the news.
    By Devon Ivie
  20. goodbyes
    Empire Will Fall After Its Sixth SeasonAnd don’t expect Jussie Smollett to be there.
    By Devon Ivie
  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.
    By Starrene Rhett Rocque
  22. don’t call it a comeback
    Empire Renewed for Season 6, But ‘No Plans’ for Jussie Smollett to ReturnJamal is out … for now.
    By Devon Ivie
  23. lawsuits
    The City of Chicago Is Suing Jussie SmollettThe city is seeking over $130,000 for in police overtime and court costs.
    By Bethy Squires
  24. the law
    Hollywood Reacts to Jussie Smollett Being Cleared of Criminal Charges“TOLD YALL.”
    By Devon Ivie
  25. the law
    Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Lying to PoliceHis next court date is in April.
    By Hunter Harris
  26. the law
    Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Felony Counts by Grand JuryThe charges have expanded.
    By Maria Elena Fernandez
  27. the smollett case
    Terrence Howard Is Siding With His ‘Son’ Jussie Smollett“Stay in your lane.”
    By Devon Ivie
  28. the industry
    Jussie Smollett’s Empire Character Might Be RecastThe show is reportedly weighing many options.
    By Devon Ivie
  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.”
    By Devon Ivie
  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.
    By Craig Jenkins
  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.
    By Starrene Rhett Rocque
  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.
    By Maria Elena Fernandez
  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.”
    By Jackson McHenry
  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.”
    By Bethy Squires
  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.
    By Josef Adalian
  36. investigtations
    Empire Is ‘Evaluating’ Options in Wake of Jussie Smollett Arrest20th Century Fox Television has released a new statement.
    By Dee Lockett
  37. crime
    Jussie Smollett Reportedly Rehearsed Attack Days Before It HappenedAccording to CBS, he paid the brothers $3,500 to carry out the attack.
    By Bethy Squires
  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.
    By Bethy Squires
  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.”
    By Mathew Silver
  40. recovery
    Jussie Smollett Returns to Stage Days After Attack: ‘I Will Only Stand for Love’“I had to be here tonight.”
    By Claudia Rosenbaum
  41. crime
    Jussie Smollett Says ‘I’m OK’ After Racist, Homophobic AttackHe says it “should not be looked upon as an isolated incident.”
    By Jackson McHenry
  42. crime
    Empire’s Jussie Smollett Hospitalized After Racist, Homophobic Attack in ChicagoPolice are investigating.
    By Jackson McHenry
  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.”
    By Bethy Squires
  44. overnights
    Empire Recap: Me, Myself, and LuciousFinally, an answer to the question: Who else is a recording artist at Empire Records?
    By Ali Barthwell
  45. overnights
    Empire Recap: Who Is Lucious Lyon?Amnesia Lucious is not carrying his weight.
    By Ali Barthwell
  46. overnights
    Empire Recap: Memory LaneRemember when this show was vaguely about music?
    By Ali Barthwell
  47. overnights
    Empire Season-Premiere Recap: The Big Bang“I’m Cookie Lyon. I’m unforgettable.”
    By Ali Barthwell
  48. The Story Behind Insecure’s Prime-time Soap-Parody Due NorthThe show-within-a-show stars Regina Hall and Scott Foley.
    By Jackson McHenry
  49. casting couch
    Forest Whitaker Is Joining Empire in a Recurring RoleThe Oscar winner will play a music icon with ties to Lucious Lyon.
    By Tolly Wright
  50. overnights
    Empire Season Finale Recap: Who?That was a legitimately great twist.
    By Ali Barthwell
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