Empire

uh-uh. not guilty. Nov. 21, 2024

Jussie Smollett’s Conviction Is OverturnedHe’s out of jail permanently.

By Jason P. Frank

theater review July 11, 2024

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

the law Mar. 10, 2022

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

the law Dec. 9, 2021

Jussie Smollett Found Guilty in Alleged Hate-Crime-Hoax TrialHe faces up to three years in prison on each count.

By Alejandra Gularte

the law Dec. 7, 2021

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

the law Dec. 6, 2021

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

the law Dec. 2, 2021

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

the law Nov. 30, 2021

Defense Says Jussie Smollett Is the ‘Real Victim’Opening statements begin in the former ‘Empire’ star’s trial.

By Natalie Hope McDonald

the hoax Nov. 29, 2021

The Big Questions Surrounding Jussie Smollett’s Hate-Crime Hoax Trial, AnsweredWhat is at stake for the former Empire star?

By Natalie Hope McDonald

the law Nov. 29, 2021

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

the office Apr. 26, 2021

How Hollywood Depicted the New York OfficeIt was where our dreams and anxieties unfolded.

By Jen Chaney

spinoffs July 24, 2020

Cookie Lyon Could Be Getting an Empire SpinoffGet your bag, Taraji.

By Zoe Haylock

finales Apr. 22, 2020

Empire Showrunner Explains Jussie Smollett’s ‘Difficult’ Absence From the FinaleAnd how they pieced together a series finale amid the coronavirus.

By Zoe Haylock

when empires fall Sept. 25, 2019

Empire Returned Without Jussie Smollett. Here’s How They Wrote Him Off.He’s gone, folks!

By Devon Ivie

bye Aug. 31, 2019

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

the law June 21, 2019

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

in conversation June 11, 2019

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

crime June 5, 2019

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

the empire strikes back June 4, 2019

Jussie Smollett Will Not Return To Empire After AllLee Daniels confirmed the news.

By Devon Ivie

goodbyes May 13, 2019

Empire Will Fall After Its Sixth SeasonAnd don’t expect Jussie Smollett to be there.

By Devon Ivie

spoilers May 9, 2019

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

don’t call it a comeback Apr. 30, 2019

Empire Renewed for Season 6, But ‘No Plans’ for Jussie Smollett to ReturnJamal is out … for now.

By Devon Ivie

lawsuits Apr. 11, 2019

The City of Chicago Is Suing Jussie SmollettThe city is seeking over $130,000 for in police overtime and court costs.

By Bethy Squires

the law Mar. 26, 2019

Hollywood Reacts to Jussie Smollett Being Cleared of Criminal Charges“TOLD YALL.”

By Devon Ivie

the law Mar. 14, 2019

Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Lying to PoliceHis next court date is in April.

By Hunter Harris

the law Mar. 8, 2019

Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Felony Counts by Grand JuryThe charges have expanded.

By Maria Elena Fernandez

the smollett case Feb. 24, 2019

Terrence Howard Is Siding With His ‘Son’ Jussie Smollett“Stay in your lane.”

By Devon Ivie

the industry Feb. 23, 2019

Jussie Smollett’s Empire Character Might Be RecastThe show is reportedly weighing many options.

By Devon Ivie

last night on late night Feb. 23, 2019

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

the law Feb. 22, 2019

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

empire Feb. 22, 2019

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

the law Feb. 22, 2019

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

crime Feb. 22, 2019

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

the law Feb. 21, 2019

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

crime Feb. 21, 2019

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

investigtations Feb. 21, 2019

Empire Is ‘Evaluating’ Options in Wake of Jussie Smollett Arrest20th Century Fox Television has released a new statement.

By Dee Lockett

crime Feb. 19, 2019

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

assault Feb. 15, 2019

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

assault Feb. 14, 2019

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

recovery Feb. 3, 2019

Jussie Smollett Returns to Stage Days After Attack: ‘I Will Only Stand for Love’“I had to be here tonight.”

By Claudia Rosenbaum

crime Feb. 1, 2019

Jussie Smollett Says ‘I’m OK’ After Racist, Homophobic AttackHe says it “should not be looked upon as an isolated incident.”

By Jackson McHenry

crime Jan. 29, 2019

Empire’s Jussie Smollett Hospitalized After Racist, Homophobic Attack in ChicagoPolice are investigating.

By Jackson McHenry

homophobia Jan. 5, 2019

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

overnights Oct. 19, 2017

Empire Recap: Me, Myself, and LuciousFinally, an answer to the question: Who else is a recording artist at Empire Records?

By Ali Barthwell

overnights Oct. 12, 2017