Entertainment 16 hours ago 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.
Entertainment 16 hours ago 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.
Entertainment 16 hours ago 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.
Entertainment 16 hours ago 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.
Entertainment 16 hours ago 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.
Entertainment 16 hours ago 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.
Entertainment 16 hours ago 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.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Chicago Police open internal investigation into Jussie Smollett case The Chicago Police have opened an internal investigation into the Jussie Smollett case.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Queen Latifah standing by Jussie Smollett after alleged staged attack until she sees 'some definitive proof' Queen Latifah is standing by “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Robin Roberts on Jussie Smollett interview: 'It was a no-win situation for me' “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts is opening up about her interview with Jussie Smollett, calling the sit-down "a no-win situation."
Entertainment 16 hours ago Brothers involved in alleged Jussie Smollett staged attack say they 'regret' their involvement The two brothers, who police say were paid by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to stage a fake hate crime, told Fox News Friday they "regret" their involvement.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Drake's dad declares support for 'friends' R. Kelly and Jussie Smollett Drake's father is speaking out in support of two very controversial celebrities: musician R. Kelly and "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Actress Ellen Page talks Jussie Smollett controversy: 'I had no reason to doubt' him Actress Ellen Page reacted to the Jussie Smollett controversy weeks after bashing the White House and Vice President Pence, saying she had “no reason to doubt” the "Empire" star was the victim of a hate crime after he made his claims.
U.S. 16 hours ago Michigan arson case gets second look with alleged Smollett hate crime hoax in spotlight As an arson case against Nikki Joly, a transgender man and gay rights activist, heads to a motion hearing next week, appears to be getting national attention amid comparisons to the situation involving “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, where the supposed victim became the accused.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett allowed to travel out of state to meet with attorneys, judge says "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett can travel out-of-state to meet his lawyers while he's free on bond on charges he falsely reported being attacked by two masked men, a Chicago judge ruled Monday.
Entertainment 16 hours ago MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ skips Jussie Smollett during chat with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel was a guest on Monday’s “Morning Joe,” but the hosts did not ask Emmanuel about Smollett. Oddly, co-host Mika Brzezinski teased the segment by noting that Emmanuel would discuss the case – but then the moment never came.
Opinion 16 hours ago Michael Goodwin: What Trump hate crime 'victims' hope to get out of their lies Perhaps Smollett fantasized he could get rich like McCabe or suddenly become a giant media star like James Comey.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Chicago police say they have more evidence Jussie Smollett staged hate crime Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson claimed that there is a slew of evidence that "Empire" star Jussie Smollett staged his own hate crime.
Opinion 16 hours ago Garry McCarthy: Smollett case does damage to city in need of fresh start Jussie Smollett’s alleged false report of a hate crime isn’t a victimless crime, it is an attack on the City of Chicago.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Smollett's 'Empire' dad Terrence Howard breaks silence, doubles down on support At a time when other celebrities are pulling their support for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollet, the 36-year-old's tv dad is doubling-down on his, lashing back angrily at social media users who have slammed Smollett for allegedly faking his own attack
Opinion 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett news coverage was just one of many media failures Here are six examples of media failures this past week in addition to the hysteria over Jesse Smollett.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Chicago leaders slam Smollett, demand apologies from celebs who came to his defense Two Chicago aldermen on Saturday blasted 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett for allegedly faking a racist and homophobic attack on himself, and demanded an apology from celebrities who publicly supported the tv star's claims without knowing the facts
Entertainment 16 hours ago Chicago turns on Jussie Smollett, claim he's 'full of sh*t,' hurting 'real' victims The shocking claim that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett staged an attack on himself is not only drawing an extraordinary rebuke from authorities but also from Chicagoans who say he took advantage of the racial tension simmering in the city and used it to selfishly promote himself
Entertainment 16 hours ago Bill Maher on Jussie Smollett: Victims shouldn’t always be believed, they should be taken ‘seriously’ Maher began by telling the panel that Smollett “wanted to be the victim” and what it says about America is that “there’s nothing more powerful than being a victim,” which he thought was a big problem.
Opinion 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett's alleged hoax got more media attention than my son, who was shot and killed in Chicago I am disgusted by the national media attention that the Jussie Smollett case has received. Meanwhile – right now – we have hundreds of mothers left with unanswered questions and unsolved cases.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett's celebrity supporters largely silent after Chicago police blast 'Empire' actor's 'hoax' After Smollett was arrested Thursday morning for "filing a false police report," all eyes were on his former celebrity supporters who initially demanded justice for the actor.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett's 'Empire' role cut from season's final episodes, creators say Jussie Smollett's character has been removed from the final two episodes of the upcoming season of Fox's "Empire," the show's executives said Friday.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Charlamagne tha God blasts Jussie Smollett for alleged hoax: 'I never believed this story' Charlamagne tha God addressed the Jussie Smollett controversy on his popular radio show "The Breakfast Club" Thursday — the day the "Empire" star was arrested for "disorderly conduct" and "filing a fake police report" in his own attack that led to a weeks-long criminal investigation.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett hosted recent documentary episode about lynching that network has now yanked Following the arrest of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett for allegedly faking a hate crime attack, Epix has reportedly pulled an episode of its documentary series “America Divided” that features the actor exploring the subject of hate crimes and lynching in the state of Tennessee.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett disses Donald Trump in leaked 'Drop the Mic' video that TNT scrapped Jussie Smollett's upcoming appearance in an episode of "Drop the Mic" was scrapped by TNT Thursday after the actor was charged on a felony disorderly conduct charge for allegedly filing a false police report for a hate crime.
Tech 16 hours ago Chicago's vast camera network helped solve Jussie Smollett case CHICAGO (AP) — Police tapped into Chicago's vast network of surveillance cameras — and even some homeowners' doorbell cameras — to track down two brothers who later claimed they were paid by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to stage an attack on him, the latest example of the city's high-tech approach to public safety.