Jussie Smollet Sentenced To Five Months In Jail, 30 Months Felony Probation For Staging Hate Crime
The former 'Empire' star was convicted on five counts of felony disorderly conduct for orchestrating the January 2019 incident
Jussie Smollett Denies Staging Attack As He Testifies In Criminal Trial
While taking the stand in his ongoing criminal trial, the actor testified he had a relationship with the brother of one of the men he says launched a homophobic, racist attack against him.
Jurnee Smollett Breaks Her Silence On Jussie Smollett's Case
"I love my brother and I believe my brother,” she said.
Lee Daniels Says He's 'Heartbroken' He Can't Shoot 'Empire' Finale Due To COVID-19
Daniels and Danny Strong are hopeful that they might see their vision for the series play out one day.
Jussie Smollett Charged Again For Hate Crime Hoax
Smollett is suing the special prosecutor who reopened the matter.
Fox CEO Says Jussie Smollett Will Not Return For Final Season Of 'Empire'
The series was renewed for a sixth and final season earlier this year, but Smollett's involvement was initially unclear.
Special Prosecutor To Investigate Handling Of Jussie Smollett Case
A Cook County judge said Smollett's case was handled with “unprecedented irregularities.”
'Empire' Star Bryshere Gray Arrested In Chicago
Another actor from Fox's hit series is reportedly in hot water with Chicago PD.
'Empire' Creator Lee Daniels Reveals He Stopped ‘Calling’ Jussie Smollett After Scandal
Daniels also believes that the scandal played a "major" part in "Empire" being canceled.
Hundreds Of New Documents Reveal Jussie Smollett's Alleged Relationship With Osundairo Brothers
Recently unsealed documents included phone records that allegedly detailed Smollett discussing drug transactions and the attack with the brothers.
'Empire' Renewed For A Season 6 Without Jussie Smollett
Fox Entertainment and 20th Century Fox issued a joint statement, calling the decision for Smollett not to return “mutual.”
'Empire' Cast Pens Letter In Support Of Jussie Smollett, Wants Him To Return Next Season
"He is kind. He is compassionate. He is honest and above all he is filled with integrity," wrote Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Gabourey Sidibe and other cast members.
Exclusive: 'Empire' To Air First Black Gay Wedding On Network TV
Chaka Khan will even be lending her legendary vocals to extend best wishes to the happy couple on tonight's historic episode.
Brothers Sue Jussie Smollett’s Legal Team For Defamation
The Osundairo brothers cry foul for alleged media smearing, and now they're seeking more than $75,000.
‘What If Jussie Is Telling The Truth?’: Jussie Smollett's Brother Pens Op-Ed In Actor's Defense
JoJo Smollett defended his brother's character in an essay.
Jussie Smollett Is 'Going Through It,' Loni Love Says After Phone Call
The "Empire" actor called Love and told her he’d share his side of the story soon.
Chicago Demands $130,000 From Jussie Smollett For Cost Of Investigation
City officials have been vocal since charges were dropped against Smollett, with the city's mayor calling it "a whitewash of justice."