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The Empire Original Soundtrack works great as a soundtrack to a musical soap opera. Outside of the show's context, most of the songs wouldn't have much commercial viability in today's market. So the show could definitely benefit from following current production trends in today's mainstream. The songs that are able to stand on their own usually don't blatantly follow the show's storyline. However, the vocal performances shine through on each song, proving that these cast members have a lot of musical talent. -
Sean "Diddy" Combs Reportedly Suing Fox Show 'Empire' For Using His Life Story; Creator Says Jay Z Inspired Lucious Lyon Character
Fox's new series Empire has taken the world by storm, having just hit a viewership high of 14.2 million viewers. But now it looks like hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is coming for them with a lawsuit, claiming that the show ripped off the story of his life for the lead character Lucious Lyon, according to All Hip-Hop. -
Empire's Trai Byers (Andre) Talks Upcoming Episode with Jennifer Hudson
Audiences that tuned in for episode nine of Empire last night March 4, got more than a spoonful of drama, a duet with Delphine (Estelle) and Jamal (Jussie Smollett) and saw another side of Andre (Trai Byers). In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Byers discussed the show and his upcoming scenes with artist, Jennifer Hudson. -
Estelle To Sing "Conqueror" Duet with Jussie Smollett on 'Empire' March 4 [WATCH]
Viewers excited for the new episode of Empire tomorrow (March 4) have a lot to look forward to. Musical guest, Grammy-winner Estelle, will perform a duet for "Conqueror" with Jussie Smollett on the ninth episode of the show. -
'Empire' Star Jussie Smollett Signs to Columbia Records [WATCH]
The Fox hit show, "Empire," has many tuned in to watch Jamal Lyon, played by Jussie Smollett, carve his way into the music industry in the midst of onscreen family drama. Off the screen, Smollett recently signed to Columbia Records--making major moves in his personal life. -
ABC News Has Locked Whoopi Goldberg Into Her Contract at 'The View'
We told you last week that Rose O'Donnell quitting her job at "The View" really threw ABC News into a tailspin. While the conflict between her and Whoopi Goldberg went beyond palpable and often spilled out on camera in angry exchanges, the network had intended to keep O'Donnell onboard. Instead, it was going to buy Goldberg out of her current contract and apparently really did have other plans for her, according to Yahoo. Now, though, it has locked her into her contract. -
'Empire' Season One Soundtrack Set for March Release Date: New Music from Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Courtney Love & More
FOX's new Wednesday night drama Empire has quickly become a cultural phenomenon, grabbing guest stars galore and even besting American Idol in the ratings. Now, like hits shows Nashville and Glee before it, Empire is finally getting its first official soundtrack. -
Netflix Joins 'Empire'-Based Hip-Hop Drama Trend with Baz Luhrmann's 'The Get Down,' on Origins of Genre
The climbing success of Empire on Fox has already begun to spawn other hip-hop dramas, as Netflix has ordered The Get Down, a 13-episode television series from director Baz Luhrmann, the auteur behind The Great Gatsby and Moulin Rouge! -
Naomi Campbell Isn't a Fan of Young Models That are an Overnight Success
Naomi Campbell's longstanding presence in the entertainment industry is the kind of career that many dream of but few manage to attain. Even with her history of having a really bad temper, she still works. Campbell started out as a model but she's currently turning heads for her already scene-stealing role on "Empire." She also recently signed to do an upcoming biopic based on the life of Richard Pryor. Needless to say, she's feeling pretty fortunate these days. She is not, however, a fan of young models that are overnight success stories. -
'Empire' and 'American Idol' Cross-Promotion? Can Terrence Howard and Co. Save Fox's Flagship Vocal Competition?
It's no secret that ratings are down over at American Idol. The folks at Fox realize this as well, and they ask realize they've got another music-centric show that's red hot: the hip-hop drama Empire. Promoters are considering a cross-promotional effort that would feature current competitors on Idol making guest appearances on the drama, which airs immediately following it on Wednesday night. -
Check Out The Trailer For Fox's New Hip-Hop Drama 'Empire' [WATCH]
Fox is bringing the talents of Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson back together in its new drama centered around a hip-hop mogul titled "Empire." -
Paula Deen Returns to 'Today Show' 15 Months After Disastrous Interview with Matt Lauer First Aired
In June 2013, Paula Deen was an emotional mess and the empire she spent 30 years building was on the verge of collapse.
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