• Jussie Smollet Opens Up About His Sexuality, "I'm A Gay Man With an Extremely Open Heart"

    Empire's star, Jussie Smollett, has decided to open up and answer questions about his sexuality. In a recent interview, he explained how for him, being gay is not so black and white and shouldn't require those who have found love to put a label on themselves. But, if he had to, he would simply describe himself as "a gay man with an extrememely open heart."

  • Queen Latifah to Star in 'Empire' Creator Lee Daniels' New Musical Drama on FOX

    Two big names are coming together to work on a brand-new show for FOX. Queen Latifah and 'Empire' creator Lee Daniels are putting together a musical series that is set to star Queen alongside three new faces, who were chosen after open auditions: Jude Demorest ('Dallas'), Ryan Destiny ('Low Winter Sun') and Brittany O'Grady ('The Messengers'). The show will be co-created and co-written by Tom Donaghy and directed by Daniels.

  • Transgender Model Amiyah Scott Lands 'Empire' Spin-off Role: Talks Transitioning as a Teen

    Amiyah Scott was among the many rumored names mentioned set to take a spot with the season 8 cast of Bravo's 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', as the first transgender woman to join the franchise. Although the rumors proved to be false and she did not make it onto the reality series a a full cast member, she has however, landed herself a role on the spin-off of another hit tv show, 'Empire'. During a recent phone interview she spoke about the many opportunities that have come her way since making the decision as a teen to transition from a young boy to a young lady.

  • 'Empire' Lee Daniels, Sean Penn Lawsuit: Madonna Domestic Abuse Past Resurfaces

    Sean Penn has smacked 'Empire' creator, Lee Daniels, with a $10 million defamation lawsuit after some controversial comments were said during a recent interview with 'The Hollywood Reporter.' Daniels stated both his lead actor, Terrence howard, and Penn faced domestic violence allegations, but only one man's name was smeared in the mud, citing race as the cause. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday (Sept. 22) in New York Supreme Court, where Pennad admitted he was falsely accused of domestic violence.

  • Oprah Winfrey Plays Richard Pryor's Grandmother in Biopic

    With the growing number of celebrity biopics hitting the big and small screens it was only a matter of time before someone decided to tell the story of late comedian Richard Pryor. Well, that time will soon come as the production team for the upcoming Richard Pryor biopic are already in the process of assembling an all-star cast to bring the story to life. Among that list is media mogul and founder of the OWN Network, Oprah Winfrey, who is set to play Pryor's grandmother.

  • Empire Co-Creater Danny Strong: "The Finale is Not a Race Episode Whatsoever"

    The Empire season finale aired last night March 18. Fans attentively tuned in for two hours to experience the conclusion of the drama-filled hip-hop soap opera season that has drawn consistently high ratings. Co-creator of Empire, Danny Strong shared his views on the finale's cliffhanger and its touch on race, class and social issues.
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