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‘Empire’ Star Terrence Howard Talks On Jussie Smollett Attack: “Jaws Dropped To The Ground”

January 30, 2019

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Following yesterday’s horrifying alleged attack, and hate crime, perpetrated on Empire star, Jussie Smollett (Jamal), his co-star and on-screen father, Terrence Howard (Lucious Lyon) spoke on Wednesday’s Good Morning America about how the cast of the hit Fox series reacted to the news on their beloved co-star.

Howard stated: “Jaws dropped to the ground, and then when we learned that there had been letters that had been sent to Fox as threats about the potential of something like this, then we became much more frightened.”

As to how Jussie is said to be following this horrible despicable chain of events, Howard related: “I heard he’s getting better. He’s angry, but I know Jussie. Jussie’s anger will dissipate, and he will forgive these people for what they did. But he won’t, and we cannot, forget their actions. They have to be forgiven because it was done out of ignorance.”

Howard also noted that those who are close to Smollett have struggled and have been devastated: “They were all in shock that our family, the Fox family, the Empire family, the Lyon family was attacked by a bunch of hyenas today.”

The FBI is now involved in investigating the crime Smollett has reportedly been the target of threats before. Police confirmed that a letter containing threatening language, laced with a powdery substance believed to be Tylenol, was sent to Smollett at the Fox studio in Chicago last week.

Empire. currently in production in Chicago, has given 24 hour security to its cast in lieu of the events that transpired on Smollett on Tuesday, as well as offered mental health counseling for those struggling with what happened to Jussie.

Check out some clips below from Terrence Howard’s appearance on GMA. Then below share your thoughts on this racial and homophobic hate crime, and the outpouring of support received by Smollett from the Empire cast, as well as so many on social media, via the comment section below.

Outpouring of support from “Empire” star Jussie Smollett’s co-stars after alleged attack. @DebRobertsABC reports. https://t.co/QaGPMd3DcO pic.twitter.com/le57YjWZnK

— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 30, 2019

Jussie Smollett’s “Empire” co-star @terrencehoward on alleged attack: “Today, no one was caught sleeping.” https://t.co/ey4LrdAZPU pic.twitter.com/odmVNtJbPB

— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 30, 2019

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Dave

Sorry, but I live here in the Chicago area and a polar vortex was here – what was he doing at 2am on a 20-below night in a city he doesn’t know???

All of this is very suspicious….

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Drake

An actor’s life is not 9-5 with a 1 hr lunch break at noon. Late nights. Early mornings. Location shoots. Honestly, it doesn’t matter if it was 2 am during the vortex or an early Sunday afternoon in the middle of spring, the man was attacked and hospitalized. Nothing but compassion here.

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Caleb

Please stop using the word “alleged”. It happened. It was an attack. Good grief. Language has consequences and using “alleged” to describe an attack that landed this man in the hospital is just plain wrong.

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Dr Helen Ruth

Using hospital and police resources to foster hatred between political and racial groups is wrong. The word “alleged” is always necessary for legal reasons.

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‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem’ Limited-Series Ordered by Peacock

July 26, 2021

The NBCUniversal streaming service, Peacock has ordered a five-episode limited run featuring Days of our Lives!

In the first of its kind for the streamer, the series entitled Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem will feature fan favorite returns, the current cast and more which includes: Lisa Rinna as Billie Reed, Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans, Drake Hogestyn as John Black, Jackée Harry as Paulina Price, James Reynolds as Abe Carver, Victoria Konefal as Ciara Brady, Robert Scott Wilson as Ben Weston, Billy Flynn as Chad DiMera, Lamon Archey as Eli Grant and Sal Stowers as Lani Price.

According to the announcement on the series Monday morning; here is what fans can look for in the limited series: Over a long weekend, John & Marlena travel to Zurich, Ben & Ciara have a romantic getaway in New Orleans, Chad visits some old friends in Phoenix, and Abe, Paulina, Lani, and Eli vacation in Miami. All find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving stolen jewels which, in the wrong hands, could cause dire consequences for Salem. It’s a race against time for ISA agent Billie Reed as she crosses the globe in search of this missing treasure. Packed with all of the romance, action, drama, and surprises that only Days of our Lives can deliver, fans will spend a week with their favorite Salem supercouples and reconnect with many familiar faces along the way.

Look for additional characters than those listed above to also make appearances as well in the hunt for the stolen jewels.

Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem is produced by Corday Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ken Corday is the executive producer with co-executive producer Albert Alarr. Ron Carlivati serves as head writer.

So, what do you think about the upcoming series on Peacock featuring Days of our Lives? Comment below.

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Joseph Behar was heavyweight director in daytime drama having worked on both Days of our Lives and General Hospital and now comes word of his passing. Behar passed away on June 26th at the age of 94.

According to his obit, he died at his home in Manhattan Beach, California.

Joe spent the the bulk of his career directing Days of Our Lives and General Hospital. He actually directed the pilot episode of General Hospital back in 1963, then came back the ABC daytime drama series 30 years later to direct it for more than 10 more years,.

Along the way, he won 5 Daytime Emmys for his work on GH, and had won six overall throughout his career. He continued directing until his retirement back in 2005.

Behar’s career started on the Ernie Kovacs Show and he also directed Let’s Make a Deal. and more.

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He is survived by his wife, Carolyn and his sons, Jeffrey, Steven and Greg Behar and his grandchildren, Alex, Mallory, Niko and Lydia.

Watch an interview with Joe via the TV Academy on his career including working with Frances Reid (Ex-Alice, DAYS), the pace of directing in daytime and more below.

Share your remembrances and condolences for Joe and his family in the comment section.

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‘The Bay’s’ Kristos Andrews, Karrueche Tran & Mike Manning Take Top Acting Honors at 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Fiction & Lifestyle Ceremony

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The digital drama, The Bay, won big tonight at the final ceremony for this year’s 48th annual Daytime Emmys.

On Sunday, NATAS revealed the winners in the Daytime Fiction & Lifestyle Programming categories hosted by Loni Love and streamed on their OTT App and online.

Within the mixed-bag of categories were the actors very familiar to soap audience who were competing from the streaming digital dramas including The Bay and Studio City.

Former Days of our Lives star, Mike. Manning (Ex-Charlie Dale) won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Fiction Series for his performance as Caleb in The Bay.

Following his moving acceptance speech about the series shedding light on same-sex wedding and the LGBTQ community, Manning took to Twitter to add: “I didn’t expect this. I’m still in shock. Thank you everyone who had a hand in getting me here! The producers, the fans, @TheBaytheSeries team, my family, I love you all!! Thank you x1000″

Meanwhile, for his portrayal of dual roles of Peter and Adam on The Bay, Kristos Andrews picked up another Emmy for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Fiction Series. This is his fourth win for his acting work on the digital drama series, but he has also received four more as one of the main producer of The Bay. Andrews’ on-screen scene partner, Karrueche Tran, took home the gold for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Fiction Series for her performance as Vivian.

In the Younger Performer category, Chiara D’ Ambrosio of The Bay and the former Summer Newman of Y&R, won for her work.

For the complete list of winners from the ceremony click here.

So, what do you think of the performer winners from the digital dramas at tonight’s Daytime Emmys? Let us know in the comment section below.

I didn’t expect this. I’m still in shock. Thank you everyone who had a hand in getting me here! The producers, the fans, @TheBaytheSeries team, my family, I love you all!! Thank you x1000. #DaytimeEmmys https://t.co/THvuNSMRJA pic.twitter.com/A5R8orBdRN

— Mike Manning (@mike_manning_) July 19, 2021