R. Kelly ordered jailed on $1M bond at Chicago hearing

R. Kelly, the R&B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, appeared in court Saturday after being charged with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17.

'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.

Actress Penelope Cruz stars in new movie with real-life husband

A large Spanish family gathers for a festive wedding celebration. Then the party turns dark and turns into a thrilling detective story. The movie "Everybody Knows" takes place in a picturesque village outside of Madrid. And that's where we caught up with one of the stars, Penelope Cruz.

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.

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.

Elaborate Lego art pieces on display at Perot Museum

Amazing works of art made out of Legos are now on display as part of a traveling exhibit at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. It's an exhibit that should wow people of all ages.

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.

Obama, Curry kick off 'MBK Rising' at Scottish Rite Center in Oakland

Former President Barack Obama will be joined by Warriors star Steph Curry and singer John Legend and other big names in Oakland on Tuesday at an event aimed at empowering young men of color.

Design Twins: North Texas twins star in new reality show

North Texas twin sisters are sharing stories about their life and more on camera while managing their interior design business.

TMZ: Jussie Smollett attack investigation

One big story is unraveling quickly. TMZ's Harvey Levin is in Los Angeles with the latest on the Jussie Smollett case. Was the whole thing one big stunt? 

No plan for Smollett to do follow-up police interview Monday

Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett say there are no plans for him to meet with Chicago detectives Monday for a follow-up interview about his reported assault.

Sources: Jussie Smollett paid brothers to fake attack

Several Chicago Police Department sources have told Fox 32 that the two brothers arrested and questioned in the Jussie Smollett case told detectives they were paid by the “Empire” actor to orchestrate an attack.

2 questioned in 'Empire' case released without charges

Two men questioned in the attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett have been released without being charged.

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.