We’re hearing from Jussie Smollett for the first time since his brutal attack earlier this week. “Let me start by saying that I’m OK,” the Empire actor said in a statement to ESSENCE on Friday. “My body is strong but my soul is stronger. More importantly I want to say thank you. The outpouring of love and […]
The assault on Jussie Smollett in Chicago sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Politicians, musicians, actors and more all called for the uplifting of Smollett, who was assaulted by two men who called him racist and homophobic slurs and poured a substance on him before placing a noose around his neck. RELATED: Jussie Smollett Gets Wave Of Support […]
Empire star Jussie Smollett has been hospitalized in Chicago after a violent attack, one authorities are deeming an apparent hate crime. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. Tuesday. According to reports, two men wearing ski masks placed a noose around Jussie’s neck during the attack. Per The Grape Juice, Jussie had recently received a letter […]
With all the rage in music being about Pusha T and Daytona, Keisha Nicole asked Jussie Smollett ahead of his recent Houston show his thoughts on the controversial album cover. Why? Because he’s a devout Whitney Houston STAN. And … let’s just say he wasn’t feeling it. The Empire star also broke down what it meant to be creating music strictly for himself […]
Many times throughout history, artists have created a space for themselves in the political conversation. Along with speaking on issues they feel strongly about, artists have been key to encouraging a wave of action, so that marginalized groups can know they are not alone in a struggle. Today, Jussie Smollett is one of those artists speaking out. […]
The HuffPost forecast model shows Clinton has a 98.2 percent chance of becoming the nation’s next president and will likely win with 323 electoral votes.
Apparently MAC Cosmetics loves Taraji P. Henson as much as we all do, as it was just revealed that the Empire star is the latest spokesperson for the cosmetic giant’s Viva Glam campaign. However, Empire fans will especially love this new campaign because none other than Jussie Smollett, who plays the sensible middle son on […]
The Empire versus Power beef has hit a whole new level.
Mariah Carey is joining the cast of Empire, and she's celebrating her new gig with a new song.
Jesse Williams empowers Americans to vote, Mariah to make her 'Empire' debut, and Draya Michele graces the pages of Vogue.
On Friday, September 16th, music student and father of four Terence Crutcher was shot and killed by Officer Betty Shelby of the Tulsa Police Department despite being unarmed, fully cooperative with police and having committed no crimes. Monday, the video of his unlawful death was released and thousands have taken to social media to voice their anger, sadness, […]
Empire returns to TV this week and we have an exclusive look at season three of one of Fox's most popular shows.
