'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.
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.
'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett turns self in on accusation of making false report
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police say "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has turned himself in to face a charge of 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.
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police say "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has turned himself in to face a charge of 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Aniston's aircraft makes emergency landing at Ontario International Airport: TMZ
Jennifer Aniston's private jet had to make an emergency landing at Ontario International Airport on Friday due to failure with its landing gear, according to TMZ.
Jennifer Aniston's private jet had to make an emergency landing at Ontario International Airport on Friday due to failure with its landing gear, according to TMZ.
Chicago police arrest 2 suspects in Smollett attack
Chicago Police say the two men being questioned in the attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett are considered suspects.
Chicago Police say the two men being questioned in the attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett are considered suspects.
Feds tell Alfonso Ribeiro he can't copyright 'Carlton' moves
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star Alfonso Ribeiro has been denied a copyright for the "Carlton" dance, which he's suing two videogame makers over.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star Alfonso Ribeiro has been denied a copyright for the "Carlton" dance, which he's suing two videogame makers over.
Kentucky fisherman catches massive 'goldfish' with biscuit
A Kentucky fisherman was just hoping for a bit of luck when he put a biscuit on the hook. He snagged the biggest goldfish you've probably ever seen.
A Kentucky fisherman was just hoping for a bit of luck when he put a biscuit on the hook. He snagged the biggest goldfish you've probably ever seen.
Female acts, rap songs win big at the Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Women and rap triumphed at the Grammys on Sunday as female acts took home top prizes including album of the year and best new artist, and Childish Gambino made history when his hit "This Is America" became the first rap-based track to win record and song of the year.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Women and rap triumphed at the Grammys on Sunday as female acts took home top prizes including album of the year and best new artist, and Childish Gambino made history when his hit "This Is America" became the first rap-based track to win record and song of the year.
Adorable video of dolphin at SeaWorld Orlando kissing two trainers goes viral
An adorable video of a dolphin at SeaWorld Orlando kissing two of his trainers has gone viral online.
An adorable video of a dolphin at SeaWorld Orlando kissing two of his trainers has gone viral online.
Emerging jazz artist to work with Chanhassen High students
Inside Chanhassen High School is an emerging jazz super star artist with small saxophone and a big sound.
Inside Chanhassen High School is an emerging jazz super star artist with small saxophone and a big sound.
Steven Tyler opens facility for abused girls
Aerosmith frontman Steve Tyler opened a facility in Memphis for girls who have suffered abuse or neglect.
Aerosmith frontman Steve Tyler opened a facility in Memphis for girls who have suffered abuse or neglect.
'Young and the Restless' actor Kristoff St. John dies at 52
Kristoff St. John, best known for his role on the long-running soap opera "Young and the Restless," died Sunday, police said.
Kristoff St. John, best known for his role on the long-running soap opera "Young and the Restless," died Sunday, police said.
Super Bowl LIII had the lowest ratings in 10 years
The low-scoring Super Bowl LIII was also low-scoring in terms of ratings. Early reports indicate that the big game hit a ten-year low in viewership.
The low-scoring Super Bowl LIII was also low-scoring in terms of ratings. Early reports indicate that the big game hit a ten-year low in viewership.
Super Bowl ad winners: Bud Light, Amazon
This year some of the Super Bowl ads that grabbed the greatest buzz were surprises, like Bud Light's "Game of Thrones" teaser. Other crowd-pleasers focused on humor, like Amazon's take on celebrity product testers.
This year some of the Super Bowl ads that grabbed the greatest buzz were surprises, like Bud Light's "Game of Thrones" teaser. Other crowd-pleasers focused on humor, like Amazon's take on celebrity product testers.
Rapper 21 Savage taken into custody by ICE in Atlanta
Federal authorities detained the rapper known as 21 Savage during an immigration enforcement operation in metro Atlanta Sunday morning. Agents said the man, whose real name is Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, is in the country illegally and is also a convicted felon.
Federal authorities detained the rapper known as 21 Savage during an immigration enforcement operation in metro Atlanta Sunday morning. Agents said the man, whose real name is Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, is in the country illegally and is also a convicted felon.