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A Broadway Icon Has Been Cast as a Greek God In Disney+’s Percy Jackson Series

The highly-anticipated Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians has enlisted an iconic stage performer for a major role. Find out who has joined the stacked ensemble cast.

November 7, 2022

Empire Co-Stars Grace and Trai Byers Expecting First Baby Together

Empire's Grace and Trai Byers revealed that they are expecting their first baby together in an adorable Instagram post. See what she said below.

October 14, 2022

Disney+ Reveals 2 New "Heroes in the Making" for Percy Jackson Series

The live-action Percy Jackson series just got a lot more heroic. Check out the two actors cast to back up Percy and learn what you can expect from the highly-anticipated series.

May 5, 2022

Jussie Smollett Shares Song After Release From Jail, Rapping About His “Reputation”

Weeks after being released from jail, Jussie Smollett took to Instagram to share his latest song "Thank You God..." in which he discusses his recent conviction. Learn more below.

April 9, 2022

Jussie Smollett’s Siblings Give Impassioned Pleas After His Sentencing

Jussie Smollett's siblings Jojo, Jocqui and Jazz shared outside the courthouse that they believe their brother is innocent after a judge sentenced him to 150 days in county jail on March 10.

March 11, 2022

Jussie Smollett Sentenced to Jail in False Police Report Case

"Empire" alum Jussie Smollett has been sentenced and found guilty on 5 felony counts of disorderly conduct. Hear his fate and what he had to say in court.

March 11, 2022

Why Taraji P. Henson Feels "Incomplete" Without a Proper Empire Series Finale

Could the story of Empire continue? Or at least get a proper ending?

April 22, 2020

Empire's Sort-Of Series Finale Ends on a Happy Note for the Lyons

A breakup, two deaths, and some serious celebrations helped Fox's Empire say goodbye to the Lyon family, for now.

April 22, 2020

Empire Series Finale Coming Early After Coronavirus Production Shutdown

Fox's Empire season six will end with episode 18 instead of episode 20.

April 1, 2020

Where Jussie Smollett's Case Stands 1 Year After His Alleged Attack

It's been a year since Empire star Jussie Smollett alleged he'd was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack, a claim that turned his life upside down.

January 29, 2020

The Final Season: Gabourey Sidibe Reveals Why She Burst Into Tears Directing Empire

Exclusive! After six seasons acting on the show, Gabby Sidibe steps behind the camera for Empire's final season

November 5, 2019

What Will Happen to Jussie Smollett's Jamal on Empire?

There are still no plans for the actor to return to the series

August 7, 2019

Fox's Empire Ending With Season 6 Full of "Shocking Surprises"

Will Jussie Smollett return for the final season?

May 13, 2019

Will Jussie Smollett Ever Return to Empire?

Fox and producers are keen on staying vague regarding the actor's future.

May 9, 2019

Empire Renewed For Season 6 With No Current Plans for Jussie Smollett to Return

Fox issued a statement after the renewal news about the controversial actor's future with the show

April 30, 2019

Jussie Smollett Takes Part in TV's First Gay, Black Wedding in His Last Empire Episode of the Season

Smollett's character Jamal wed Kai, played by Toby Onwumere, in the April 24 episode of the Fox drama

April 25, 2019

Empire Cast Pens Letter "As a United Front" Demanding Jussie Smollett Return to Show After Scandal

"Now, more than ever, we must stand together as a family," some cast members wrote

April 24, 2019

Taraji P. Henson Opens Up About Her Struggles With Anxiety and Depression

Empire star gets candid about mental health in a new interview

April 2, 2019

Jussie Smollett's Criminal Charges Dropped in Attack Case

Details on the court update in the Empire star's legal proceedings

March 26, 2019

Empire Creator Lee Daniels Addresses "Pain and Anger" Amid Jussie Smollett Scandal

He called the past few weeks a "freaking roller coaster"

March 21, 2019

Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged Falsified Case

The "Empire" actor files his plea in Cook County court denying the 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report. Get the scoop.

March 14, 2019

Empire Boss Addresses Jussie Smollett's Future With the Show

Brett Mahoney revealed what's at play behind the scenes of the Fox show

March 13, 2019

Terrence Howard Defends Jussie Smollett After Empire Co-Star's Arrest

"His innocence or judgement is not for any of us to decide," he wrote on Instagram

February 24, 2019

Jussie Smollett Cut From Final 2 Empire Episodes of the Season

Executive producers released a statement regarding the actor's role on the show

February 22, 2019

Rumer Willis Reached Out to "Empire" Costar Jussie Smollett

The "Masked Singer" contestant wishes there were less hints on the competition show and gives her take on Jussie's alleged hate crime arrest!