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.
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.
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.
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.
Jussie Smollett turns self in to face disorderly conduct charge
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett turned himself into police on an accusation of making false police report.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett turned himself into police on an accusation of making false police report.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
Grand jury may take on Jussie Smollett case, according to TMZ
A grand jury may be taking on the Jussie Smollett case, reports TMZ.
A grand jury may be taking on the Jussie Smollett case, reports TMZ.
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.
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.
Four hospitalized after panicked audience flees 'Hamilton' at San Francisco theater
Four people were hospitalized Friday night during a performance of the musical "Hamilton" at the SHN Orpheum Theater in San Francisco.
Four people were hospitalized Friday night during a performance of the musical "Hamilton" at the SHN Orpheum Theater in San Francisco.
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.
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.
Chicago Police say the two men being questioned in the attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett are considered suspects.
Chicago police, Fox dispute reports about Smollett attack investigation
Chicago police said Thursday night that local media reports that the attack against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was a hoax are unconfirmed.
Chicago police said Thursday night that local media reports that the attack against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was a hoax are unconfirmed.
Persons of interest wanted for questioning in 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett's case ID'd, police say
Investigators with the Chicago Police Department announced on Thursday that they have identified the persons of interests who were in the area at the time Jussie Smollett of 'Empire' was allegedly assaulted.
Investigators with the Chicago Police Department announced on Thursday that they have identified the persons of interests who were in the area at the time Jussie Smollett of 'Empire' was allegedly assaulted.
21 Savage receives bond, will be released Wednesday
Rapper 21 Savage received bond Tuesday during a deportation hearing, his lawyers said. Officials said the performer will be released on Wednesday.
Rapper 21 Savage received bond Tuesday during a deportation hearing, his lawyers said. Officials said the performer will be released on Wednesday.
Trailer for Disney's Frozen 2 released
The new trailer for Disney's Frozen 2 was released Wednesday giving fans an inside peek at the new upcoming movie.
The new trailer for Disney's Frozen 2 was released Wednesday giving fans an inside peek at the new upcoming movie.