If proven, Jussie Smollett allegations could be a 'career killer'
For five years, Jussie Smollett has been enmeshed in weekly drama on the set of "Empire," the Fox TV series that gave the actor a breakout role and the fame to advance his social activism.
For five years, Jussie Smollett has been enmeshed in weekly drama on the set of "Empire," the Fox TV series that gave the actor a breakout role and the fame to advance his social activism.
'Empire' producers cut Smollett from season's last episodes
Actor Jussie Smollett's character on "Empire" will be removed from the final two episodes of this season in the wake of his arrest on charges that he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself last month in downtown Chicago, producers of the Fox TV show announced Friday.
Actor Jussie Smollett's character on "Empire" will be removed from the final two episodes of this season in the wake of his arrest on charges that he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself last month in downtown Chicago, producers of the Fox TV show announced Friday.
Chicago police chief angry over alleged Jussie Smollett hoax
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson took it personally when detectives determined that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett allegedly lied about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson took it personally when detectives determined that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett allegedly lied about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
Police say Jussie Smollett faked attack to 'promote his career'
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself because he was unhappy about his salary and wanted to promote his career, Chicago's police superintendent said Thursday.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself because he was unhappy about his salary and wanted to promote his career, Chicago's police superintendent said Thursday.
'Monkees' guitarist Peter Tork dies at 77
Peter Tork, the popular 1960s singer and guitarist for The Monkees, has passed away at the age of 77.
Peter Tork, the popular 1960s singer and guitarist for The Monkees, has passed away at the age of 77.
Jussie Smollett posts bond, leaves Cook County Jail while swarmed by media
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett gave detailed instructions to two brothers who helped him stage a racist, anti-gay attack on himself, including giving them specific slurs to yell, telling them to shout "MAGA country" and pointing out a surveillance camera that he thought would record the beating, a prosecutor said Thursday.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett gave detailed instructions to two brothers who helped him stage a racist, anti-gay attack on himself, including giving them specific slurs to yell, telling them to shout "MAGA country" and pointing out a surveillance camera that he thought would record the beating, a prosecutor said Thursday.
Snoop Dogg raps his way to Illinois State Fair this summer
Rap legend Snoop Dogg is coming to the Illinois State Fair.
Rap legend Snoop Dogg is coming to the Illinois State Fair.
Behind the scenes: Lead 'Hamilton' actor Miguel Cervantes
Since its opening, the musical "Hamilton" has been playing in Chicago to nightly sold-out crowds.
Since its opening, the musical "Hamilton" has been playing in Chicago to nightly sold-out crowds.
Officials: Jussie Smollett charged with disorderly conduct for filing false police report
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was charged Wednesday with making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, police said.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was charged Wednesday with making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, police said.
Lawyer likens R. Kelly to Beethoven to explain studio move
R&B singer R. Kelly is moving out of his Chicago recording studio because a judge has stymied his creativity by barring him from working there overnight due to building-code violations, his lawyer said Wednesday.
R&B singer R. Kelly is moving out of his Chicago recording studio because a judge has stymied his creativity by barring him from working there overnight due to building-code violations, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Jussie Smollett could face 1 to 3 years in prison for allegedly filing false police report
Police announced Wednesday that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is now officially considered a suspect for filing a false police report in regards to his alleged attack in Chicago.
Police announced Wednesday that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is now officially considered a suspect for filing a false police report in regards to his alleged attack in Chicago.
Police dismiss tip Smollett, 2 brothers together in elevator
Chicago police investigated but dismissed a tip that on the night "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett reported being attacked by two masked men he was in an elevator of his apartment building with two brothers later arrested and released from custody in the probe, a department spokesman said Tuesday.
Chicago police investigated but dismissed a tip that on the night "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett reported being attacked by two masked men he was in an elevator of his apartment building with two brothers later arrested and released from custody in the probe, a department spokesman said Tuesday.
Jussie Smollett's lawyers meeting with prosecutors, police investigators
Lawyers for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were meeting Wednesday with prosecutors and police investigators, a police official said.
Lawyers for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were meeting Wednesday with prosecutors and police investigators, a police official said.
Fox says Jussie Smollett a pro on set, role not cut
Fox Television says "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "continues to be a consummate professional on set" and it has reiterated that he's not being written out of the show
Fox Television says "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "continues to be a consummate professional on set" and it has reiterated that he's not being written out of the show
Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld dead at 85
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85.
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85.
Legal hurdles would look familiar in any new R. Kelly case
Prosecutors will have to clear a series of high legal hurdles if they intend to charge R. Kelly and convict him, even if there's video evidence.
Prosecutors will have to clear a series of high legal hurdles if they intend to charge R. Kelly and convict him, even if there's video evidence.
K-pop band BTS announces Soldier Field show
South Korean boy-band sensation BTS will return to Chicago this spring as part of an extended run of their "Love Yourself: Speak Yourself" tour.
South Korean boy-band sensation BTS will return to Chicago this spring as part of an extended run of their "Love Yourself: Speak Yourself" tour.
'Golden Girls' cruise to set sail in 2020
Prepare the cheesecake, there’s a “Golden Girls”-themed adventure coming to take your pals – and your confidants – down a road and back again.
Prepare the cheesecake, there’s a “Golden Girls”-themed adventure coming to take your pals – and your confidants – down a road and back again.
TMZ: Grand jury being convened to hear evidence against R. Kelly
TMZ is reporting the R. Kelly case is going to a grand jury, but the singer’s attorney denies the report.
TMZ is reporting the R. Kelly case is going to a grand jury, but the singer’s attorney denies the report.
Reports: NYPD commander allegedly told cops to shoot rapper 50 Cent "on the spot"
50 Cent, the rapper best known for the hit song "In da Club," is reportedly considering legal action after it was reported that an NYPD commander allegedly told officers to "shoot" the rapper on the spot, reports said.
50 Cent, the rapper best known for the hit song "In da Club," is reportedly considering legal action after it was reported that an NYPD commander allegedly told officers to "shoot" the rapper on the spot, reports said.