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Jussie Smollett Dropped from Empire

Jussie Smollett will not return to Empire for season six, TVGrapevine has learned. The news comes after he allegedly staged a racially motivated attack against himself. He was also accused of lying to the police after the alleged attack. “By mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension to Jussie Smollett’s option for season six, …

Charges Dropped Against Empire Star Jussie Smollett

Empire star Jussie Smollett is a free man. The On Our Own alum, who allegedly faked a  racial attack against himself, has had all charges dropped against him in the incident. According to TMZ, his lawyer released the following statement: “Today, all criminal charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped and his record has been wiped …

Empire: Previews of the First Two Episodes

Wednesday, September 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT); Forest Whitaker Guest-Star – SEASON PREMIERE! Two years after losing Empire to Eddie Barker (guest star Forest Whitaker), Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) and Lucious  (Terrence Howard) are still in the midst of picking up the pieces. The family is now completely dispersed and coping in their own ways after experiencing unimaginable …