• Jussie Smollett and More Make Final 'In Performance at the White House' A Night to Remember

    No one has brought more soul to the White House than President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama. Wednesday, Feb. 24 marked the last 'In Performance at the White House' and revealed what could quite possible be the best and most star studded one yet; with live musical performances from Jussie Smollett, Andra Day, Usher, Anthony Hamilton and many others, making it a night of soul to remember.
  • 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."
  • ‘Empire’ Stars Jussie Smollett, Taraji P Henson & Bryshere Gray Do USO Tour

    For some very lucky servicemen and women, Christmas came early this year for them and their families. USO and Twentieth Century FOX got together to send Empire castmembers Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Gray to Japan to visit the many troops stationed there. The three coworkers (and friends) chatted with hundreds of airmen and sailors, as well as their families, while touring the country. They also hosted free giveaways, an Empire Q & A and two parties open to those who serve and their entire families. As a cherry on top, the troops and their families were also treated to a concert featuring Smollett and Gray.
  • Patti LaBelle and James Wright Bring the Laughs on New Cooking Show [WATCH]

    By now, we've all heard of (and possibly sampled) the pies known around the world from Ms. Patti LaBelle. These pies quickly sold out at Walmart locations as folks were anxious to see and taste if the singing legend's dessert was as sweet as her voice. And speaking of vocal awesomeness, it was the pipes of LaBelle superfan James Wright Chanel that had everyone going crazy for Patti's pies to begin with—so crazy, in fact, that the two signed up to do a cooking special on the Cooking Channel.
  • Happy Birthday, Raven-Symoné! ‘Cosby’ Actress and ‘The View’ Co-Host Turns 30

    Baby Olivia Kendall is all grown up and no longer a 'Cosby' kid! Raven-Symoné turned 30 on Thursday, and she and her multicolored hair (let's not forget the glitter eyebrows) celebrated adorably with her 'The View' cohosts. Whoopi Goldberg, Paula Faris, Michlle Collins, Candace Cameron Bure and Joy Behar came together, along with a gumball Candy Crush cake, to wish the often-controversial actress a very happy 30th birthday.
  • ‘Empire’ Giveaway: Win a Copy of Season 2 Soundtrack Feat. Jussie Smollet, Alicia Keys & More

    Back in September, 'Empire' kicked off its star-studded season 2 and the first half of FOX’s hit series features plenty of possible chart-topping music. Last season, the series was accompanied by a soundtrack that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Just like its precursor, 'Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2, Volume 1' features a slew of musical acts including some who have made guest appearances on the show. To celebrate we are giving away three copies of the 'Empire' season 2 soundtrack featuring Alicia Keys Pitbull and Jussie Smollet, who stars as Jamal Lyon, among others.
  • Bryshere "Yazz The Greatest" Gray On Playing Rapper Hakeem Lyon on 'Empire' [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

    Bryshere Gray, aka Yazz the Greatest, drip-dropped his way into becoming a household name after landing a plum role on Fox's Empire arguably the hottest show of the new 2015 season. As bad boy rapper Hakeem Lyon, the 21-year-old Phildelphia native dazzles as he vies for his father's (Terrence Howard) attention in a quest to inherit the Empire. When's he's not battling his brother Jamal (Jussie Smollet), Hakeem finds just enough time to woo the ladies: Mainly his much older secret lover played by 44-year-old Naomi Campbell. Here, Gray talks on "conquering" the small screen, filming steamy bathtub scenes with a certain supermodel and what to expect from Season 2 of Empire.
  • 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.
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