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Ruins of ancient garden likely owned by Emperor Caligula uncovered near Vatican
July 4, 2024 | 7:52pmArchaeological excavations near the Vatican uncovered the remains of an ancient garden overlooking the right bank of the Tiber River that was likely owned by Roman Emperor Caligula, Italy’s culture ministry said...
Taraji P. Henson fired her entire team for slacking after 'Empire' success: 'Where is my deal?'
December 26, 2023 | 11:07pmThe Oscar-nominated actress said her team "had nothing set up" for her after the hit Fox series wrapped in 2020.
Bell Biv DeVoe star Michael Bivins wanted Larenz Tate to play him in 2017 New Edition miniseries
October 13, 2023 | 6:09pm“No, I did not pick him. My wife picked him. I didn’t pick Bryshere," Bivins told Page Six. "Who I really wanted to play me... was Larenz Tate."
How Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby kept it spicy on the ‘Napoleon’ set
August 1, 2023 | 11:53am"You can slap me, you can grab me, you can pull me, you can kiss me," Kirby told Phoenix.
Jussie Smollett roasted for BET Awards appearance: 'Who let him in?'
June 27, 2022 | 8:31amMany social media watch dogs weren't immediately feeling it, with thousands of people turning him into a trending topic on Twitter, expressing everything from general disbelief to outright outrage.
Jussie Smollett insists he's not 'a piece of s--t,' says he gained clarity from jail
June 23, 2022 | 7:01am"If I had done this, I'd be a piece of s--," he said.
Sole black juror says Jussie Smollett's noose claim 'didn't add up'
December 15, 2021 | 9:28amAndre Hope suggested Smollett's story that he was beaten up by two Trump-loving bigots who tied a noose around his neck and doused him in bleach was too elaborate to...
Jussie Smollett juror says panel didn't buy his hate crime claim
December 12, 2021 | 1:46pmThe unidentified juror said the panel knew the "Empire" actor was lying when he testified at his disorderly conduct trial.
The Post says: Putting the lie to lefties’ race-baiting for Jussie Smollett
December 9, 2021 | 10:02pmJussie Smollett’s conviction proves how toxic liberal media and politicians have become at chasing race-baiting fantasies in their quest to find fictional racism, the Post Editorial Board writes.
Jussie Smollett already working on showbiz comeback ahead of verdict
December 9, 2021 | 3:24pmJussie Smollett is already desperately trying to revive his showbiz career even as he waits for a verdict on charges that he staged his race-hate attack for publicity. In the...
Jury sees video of Jussie Smollett in 'dry run' a day before alleged hate attack
November 30, 2021 | 8:22pmJussie Smollett was caught on surveillance video doing a "dry run" one day before his alleged hate crime attack, prosecutors said at his trial in Chicago Tuesday.
Jussie Smollett's lawyer claims he was 'a real victim' during opening statements
November 29, 2021 | 9:56pmJussie Smollett’s attorney said the former "Empire" star was "a real victim" of a crime on Monday while prosecutors said he staged a hate crime during the opening arguments of...
15 jurors have been selected for Jussie Smollett criminal trial
November 29, 2021 | 10:27amThe former “Empire” actor contends he was the victim of a racist and homophobic assault in downtown Chicago on a frigid night in January 2019. The siblings, who worked with...
Jussie Smollett trial date set after judge denies dismissal request
October 16, 2021 | 3:34amJussie Smollett's trial over his alleged hate crime hoax is set to begin in late November as a judge ruled the case would not be interrupted.
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett appears in court
July 14, 2021 | 4:22pmJussie Smollett returned for the first time in more than a year Wednesday to court, where he faces charges over his alleged hate crime hoax -- and doubled down on...
Gabourey Sidibe discusses past struggle with bulimia, depression
January 22, 2021 | 4:19pmGabourey Sidibe discussed her past struggle with bulimia and depression on Taraji P. Henson’s Facebook Watch series, “Peace of Mind with Taraji.” “It wasn’t even about other people. It was...
Jussie Smollett to make directorial debut amid hoax hate-crime attack charges
October 14, 2020 | 8:18amEmbattled “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett will make his directorial debut this week in the Big Apple with “B-Boy Blues,” an adaptation of James Earl Hardy’s best-selling book from 1994. Smollett...
Taraji P. Henson to star in 'Empire' spinoff focused on Cookie Lyon
July 23, 2020 | 9:34pmThe show will follow Cookie as she moves to Los Angeles.
'Empire' star Bryshere Gray arrested for domestic violence against wife
July 14, 2020 | 9:28amHe allegedly strangled his wife to the point that she lost consciousness.
Abel and Ola Osundairo will testify against Jussie Smollett after all
June 25, 2020 | 4:00pmThe two brothers at the heart of the Jussie Smollett hate crime saga are walking back their decision to not testify against the disgraced actor, saying Thursday they plan to...