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Empire season 2 kicked off three months later with Lucious Lyon still locked up for killing Bunky Johnson and the tables have turned. Lucious was being held without bail so Cookie decided to use it as an opportunity to hold a #FreeLucious concert to scout potential investors. One of those big time investors is Mimi (Marisa Tomei). Mimi was interested in investing a lot of money in Empire, but she also wanted to do more with Cookie than donate money. Catch my drift?
Back On The Farm…
While Lucious is in jail, we meet Frank Gathers (played by Chris Rock). Gathers is a formidable king pen that used to employ Lucious. He is the King Pen of all King Pens and happens to be the man Cookie snitched on to get a lighter sentence. Everyone is afraid of Gathers, but Lucious. When Jemel, Cookie’s cousin, and asks for Lucious’ protection, the Empire king declines.
More Tables Turning
Jamal, Empire’s new boss, visited Lucious in jail to catch up. In a twist, they actually seemed to be getting along. At the moment, Jamal was alone on this frontline for Empire because everyone else was plotting on the company. Ironically, his dad is all he has. However, the biggest take away from this conversation is Lucious’ crass question, “Who was that lesbian bitch?” in questioning Mimi’s presence near Cookie at the rally.
Lesbihonest
Cookie put together a lesbian party for Mimi, because Empire is ridiculous like that (ah, the mind of lee Daniels), as another way to entice her to invest in the company. So far, so good, especially when Cookie forces Boo Boo Kitty to entertain Mimi’s flirting.
The Big Meeting
Eventually, the big meeting with Mimi went down. Cookie and company thought they had it in the bag, but someone got in Mimi’s head because she decided Empire would be nothing without Lucious, and if she invests then he stays. Lucious then popped up on a big screen (because prisoners, can Skype now, I guess) and said, “Game over bitches.” So what had happened was, Lucious and Jamal are in cahoots while everyone else, who teamed up against them, are assed out.
Meanwhile, Back in Prison
Frank Gathers sat before a battered Jemel while eating his eye for lunch (seriously), bib and all. The twisted attempt was to figure out who snitched on him and Jemel sang like a jail bird. Now, we know Cookie is really in danger, but we also have questions like, how did they get so much free time in jail to rip people’s eyes out and then eat them like this is some bizarro world Hannibal Lecter cafe? Also, did no one hear Jemel screaming? Is this a minimum-security facility? Are the C.O.’s being paid to overlook certain infractions? What gives? (Note, Frank’s cannibalism was to post to be majorly played up, but Fox was not into it).
Cookie’s Warning
Later on, Cookie got a package just as her sister Carol tried to warn her about the roses she got were from Frank. Cookie then snatched the lid off her new package to reveal Jemel’s severed head, RIP. Again, how does one just get away with severing a head in jail?
Lucious’ Place
Cookie told everyone to meet at Lucious’ house because that’s the safest place to be, then visits Lucious in the pen to try to get him to fix the situation. You know Lucious still loves him some Cookie. Despite being a world class jerk, he stepped in like a lion to protect his family.
Lucious’ Big Score
Lucious told Frank he’d give his aspiring rapper daughter a record deal if he drops his beef with Cookie, but Frank didn’’t want to let it go. Frank said he has no problem with Lucious, but he has to teach Cookie a lesson for snitching. For a hot second it seemed like Luscious was with it, but then, the tables turned. Lucious got Frank’s goons to turn against him. Subsequently, Lucious has his new goons terminate Frank. Beef settled. Lucious still runs this, but I’m not gonna lie, I was kind of looking forward to seeing more of Pookie’s new found gangsta.
Finally Safe
Meanwhile, Cookie headed to Lucious’ house to tell all the refugees the drama is over, but Jamal is furious to see her and kicks her out for trying to take the label from him. That sucks. We all know that Lucious is making nice with Jamal at the moment, but this isn’t going to last.
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The Queen Is Back: Cookie’s Hottest Looks From ‘Empire’ Season 1
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1. The Queen Is Back: Cookie’s Hottest Looks From ‘Empire,’ Season 1
Everyone’s favorite matriarch is back to claim her ‘Empire’. Cookie Lyon will once again grace our TV screens in the second season of Fox’s runaway hit show. When we first met Cookie in Season 1, we immediately fell in love with her glamorous furs, glittering gowns and head-to-toe leopard looks. Ahead of tonight’s premiere, we pay homage to Cookie’s fiercest looks so far, and look forward to what’s to come.
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2. Head-To-Toe Leopard
Cookie stepped on the scene in head-to-toe leopard — designer leopard, that is. Get into her Red Valentino dress and Christian Louboutin bag. Boom!
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3. Sequin Gown
Like the boss she is, Cookie gave a prayer over dinner (complete with shots fired at Boo Boo Kitty) perched in a sequin Gucci one shoulder gown.
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4. Floral Bodycon Dress
She means business! Cookie made her demands in the Empire boardroom wearing a floral MCQ by Alexander McQueen bodycon dress and a bold purple lip.
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5. All White Everything
Mrs. Lyon was the belle of the ball at the white party in a luxe vintage white and gold fur and a Gucci jumpsuit. The same one Beyonce wore, naturally.
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6. Leopard Jumpsuit
Cookie gives us body in scene after scene (who could forget her lingerie and fur?) and this leopard DVF jumpsuit hugged her curves perfectly.
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7. Black and White Separates
Who has a fiercer walk than Cookie? She stormed the Empire Records lobby in a BCBG Peplum top and leather pants, a Burberry trench, Prada sunglasses and a Gucci bag. Your fave could never.
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8. Red Lace Gown
Cookie saw all hell break loose on the finale episode wearing a stunning Galia Lahav sheer lace embroidered gown. Well, atleast she looked good.
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9. Black Cape
When Jamal needed some direction in the studio, leave it to the caped crusader (his mom, Cookie) to save the day in an Alexander McQueen Baroque lace dress. And an actual cape, of course.
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10. A Mixed Animal Print Dress
We are here for Cookie’s fling with the disarmingly handsome Malcolm. In a mixed print leopard wrap dress with a keyhole top, there’s no wonder he fell for her.
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11. White Bodycon
Cookie loves her bodycon dresses! She sizzles in this white printed number, especially once she added her signature red lip.
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12. Printed Givenchy
Cookie went from an orange prison jumpsuit to the finest designer threads, and one of her most luxe pieces of all time was this Givenchy Mosaic dress worn with a vintage fur coat.
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13. A Cape and Leopard Skirt
Yes, she was a tad bit overdressed for a trip to the country (in a cape, a leopard skirt, a Chanel necklace, a BCBG belt and an Alexander McQueen clutch) but what else would you expect from Queen Cookie?
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14. Leather Trench and White Dress
Cookie was super paranoid in this scene, but she still managed to look as stylish as ever in a leather trench, a white body-con dress, cap toe booties and a sultry dark lip.
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15. Long-Sleeve Printed Dress
Finally getting the respect she deserves (ahem, her own office), Cookie twirled in a long-sleeve graphic print dress offset by fuchsia lipstick.
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‘Empire’ Season 2 Premiere: The Tables Turn On Lucious, Boo Boo Kitty Can’t Get The Job Done & Cookie Attempts To Take Over
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