Posts Tagged: Jussie Smollett

Independent Review of Smollett Case Dismissal

In Chicago, the embattled Cook County State’s Attorney has called for an independent investigation into how her office handled the case against actor/singer Jussie Smollett. Even the Kim Foxx, recused herself from the investigation after Smollett became a suspect, she has been targeted after her office dismissed all charges connected to an alleged homophobic, racist… Read more »

Black-ish’, ‘Black Panther’ & Beyonce Win Big at NAACP Image Awards

At last night’s star-studded NAACP Image Awards, Beyonce won “Entertainer of the Year Honors.” In her acceptance speech she propped up others who were nominated in the same category …    LeBron James, Regina King, Chadwick Boseman and director Ryan Coogler: “Regina King, I love you so much. You taught us patience, persistence and how to… Read more »

‘Empire’ Cast ‘Fiercely Divided’ Over Jussie Smollett

After the abrupt dismissal of charges in the case of former ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett, he went before cameras saying that he just wanted to “get back to work,”  as he continued to proclaim that he had no hand in staging a racist, homophobic attack on himself in late January.   But, things don’t seem like… Read more »

Terrence Howard Throws Support Behind ‘TV Son’

Jussie Smollett and his ‘TV dad’ have often butt heads in the hit Fox show “Empire,’ but off the small screen, it looks like Terrence Howard is standing by Smollett in the wake of allegations that he faked his own hate attack, then lied to police about it. Howard posted an Instagram video of Smollett… Read more »

Did Jussie Smollett Stage His Own Attack?

UPDATED 2/17/19:  Social media has blown up over revelations that ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett may have “orchestrated” his own attack.  The prevailing question that everyone is asking is, “Why would he do something like that?” The answer may lie with the two Nigerian brothers who were initially identified as ‘suspects’ in the case. After their… Read more »