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March 19, 2019

Black activist group urges NAACP to revoke Jussie Smollett’s Image Award nomination

A prominent black leadership network on Monday called for the NAACP to rescind embattled “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s Image Award nomination for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series,” which was announced before he was charged with staging a hate crime.  

March 18, 2019

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.

March 15, 2019

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.

March 14, 2019

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.

March 14, 2019

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.

March 12, 2019

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. 

March 11, 2019

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.

March 8, 2019

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.

March 7, 2019

Chicago Police open internal investigation into Jussie Smollett case

The Chicago Police have opened an internal investigation into the Jussie Smollett case.

March 5, 2019

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.