Empire
Eva Longoria To Guest Star In Multi-Episode Arc Of EMPIRE!
Eva Longoria knows a thing or two about soapy drama. After her beginnings as cray cray Isabella on The Young and the Restless, she eventually landed on primetime’s Desperate Housewives and later served as EP for Devious Maids. Now comes word via TV Line that Eva is set to guest star on Fox’s hit sudsy Empire!
She’ll play Charlotte Frost, the formidable director of the all-powerful state gaming commission who has the power to make-or-break Lucious’ (Terrence Howard) dreams of expanding Empire’s reach to Las Vegas. But Charlotte had some villainess treachery in her arsenal … for behind the facade lies a force of darkness and corruption.
Empire returns with all new episodes of its 3rd season on March 22nd at 9PMEST/8PMCST. No word on Longoria’s first official airdate.
So, what do you think about the possibility of Eva’s Charlotte going toe to toe with Taraji P. Henson’s Cookie Lyon on upcoming episodes? Comment below!
Empire
Taraji P. Henson Says She Fired Her Entire Team After They Failed to Capitalize on Her Success as ‘Empire’s’ Cookie Lyon
When Fox’s hit primetime soap opera, Empire, hit the air it became a smash hit, especially due to its lead female character, Cookie Lyon, as played by Taraji P. Henson.
The actress played Cookie for all she was worth and the some becoming one of the more original soap and television characters. After all, Cookie went to jail for 17 years before being released, and was the wife of former drug dealer, now music mogul, Lucious Lyon played by Terrence Howard.
Now, Taraji revealed all was not kosher behind the scenes during a sit-down interview for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation (see below). It was there, she revealed that she had to fire her entire PR team and more, because of how they failed to capitalize on her rousing success at the time as Cookie.
The moment came about during the Q&A Henson was asked what was the best business decision she ever made. She swiftly answered: “Firing everybody after Cookie,” adding, “Everybody had to f**ing’ go. Where is my deal? Where’s my commercial? Cookie was at the top of the fashion game. Where is my endorsement? What did you have set up for after this? That’s why you all haven’t seen me in so long. They had nothing set up.”
Empire fans recall that a ‘Cookie’ prequel had been in the works to continue the character after the series was canceled after six seasons, but nothing happened. At the time reports shared, Danny Strong, co-creator of the Empire was said to be co-writing the series, and it would come through Henson’s new production banner.
Taraji explained what went down behind the scenes: “All they wanted was another Cookie show, and I said, ‘I’ll do it, but it has to be right. The people deserve, she’s to beloved for y’all to f**k it up.’ And so, when they didn’t get it right, I was like, ‘Well, that’s it,’ and they had nothing else. ‘You’re all f**ng fired.”
Henson added that she felt like she had Stockholm Syndrome from the entire situation, which is defines as a syndrome ‘where hostages sometimes develop a psychological bond with their captors.’ (Think Kevin, Y&R!) The moral of Henson’s story was to make sure the people you pay and who work for you, understand that you are the talent and nothing happens without you including them collecting a paycheck off you.
Henson can currently be seen in the musical version of The Color People in movie theatres everywhere.
Check out her emotional and enlightening conversation with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation below.
Now let us know, do you think Cookie Lyon was one of the best TV characters and should have either been spun off into her own show, or Henson should have appeared in more commercial and endorsement deals given the popularity of the character? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Empire
Jussie Smollett Releases New Rap Single ‘Thank You God’ Speaking On the Injustice of His Court Case
Now that former Empire star, Jussie Smollett (Ex-Jamal Lyon) is out of jail while appealing his conviction for the 2019 Chicago hate crime hoax, in which he was at the epicenter, the singer/actor wasted no time dropping a rap single.
On his Instagram account, Smollett posted a short clip of a new rap song, which speaks about his court case and the injustices brought down upon him by the system.
The track entitled,“Thank You God,” features Smollett rapping lyrics like: “You think I’m stupid enough to kill my reputation?” He also raps, that there will come a day when he can sit down and talk with his followers. He gives a mention to “D.L.” who many believe is CNN anchor, Don Lemon, who was originally one of Smollett’s main advocates.
Jussie served 10 days of jail time of his sentence of 150 days before being released . He also has 30 months of probation ahead of him and was ordered to pay $120,106 to the city of Chicago and a $25,000 fine for his actions.
Smollett says any funds raised for “Thank You God” will be donated to the Illinois Innocence Project, Rainbow Push, Secure The Bag Safety.
Check out Jussie’s Instagram post containing the rap below/
Now let us know, what do you think about Smollett releasing this track and still defending his innocence? Comment below.
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‘Empire’ Star, Jussie Smollett, Sentenced to 150 Days In Jail For Fake Hate Crime Attack
Late Thursday, former Empire actor and singer, Jussie Smollett, was sentenced in Chicago more than three months after being found guilty on five felony counts to the alleged 2019 hate crime hoax that made national headlines, and got the actor fired from the former Fox primetime drama series.
In the sentencing, Smollett was sentenced to 150 days starting immediately. In addition, he received 30 months’ probation, and has to pay the city of Chicago $120,106 in restitution, plus Jussie received an additional $25,000 fine.
Cook County Judge James Linn, who levied the sentence, came down hard in his words on Smollett due his actions noting he was, “selfish, arrogant and narcissistic.” The judge added, “You wanted to make yourself more famous throwing a national pity party for yourself. You’re just a charlatan, pretending to be the victim of a hate crime.”
Linn went in on Smollett for his ‘performance’ and ‘pure perjury’ when the actor took to the witness stand in his own defense last year.
At the end of his sentencing, Smollett pulled down his mask to speak. He then let everyone in the courtroom know that he feels he is innocent, adding, “Your honor, I respect you and I respect the jury, but I did not do this. And I am not suicidal. And if anything happens to me when I go in there, I did not do it to myself. And you must all know that.”
Just before he was taken into custody, Smollett yelled again that he was innocent and raised a fist in the air as he exited.
Watch the sentencing of Jussie Smollett below, then weigh-in. Did Smollett get enough of a sentence for his crime? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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This is going to be so good!!! I love Cookie and if she tangles with Charlotte, it’s going to make for must-see-TV. Both actresses are great!!!
Yah know–
the soaps are soooo dull/stale uneventful that there is hardly and soap news or controversy, like no-one gives a darn or are simply worn out or asleep from the boredom that what a has been as Eva Longoria is news .
I recall when the boards, sites were 100’s of posts a day but the once energy has has become effort LOL ..
One thing undeniable about RC; his controversial threads and news of RC and GH filled the boards.. some were accusing site owners that posted about RC as being the were near the daily subject (there was just so much of it) and thread that could go 200 posts.
He was energy, for good or bad, RC brought it, the excitement.
DOOL is very fortunate to have RC ..
What are you even trying to say? ? In regards to RC he needs to reign in his ego and do his job and not act like Pratt and Phelps any longer. That twitter tirade with an actor during his GH tenure was uncalled for unprofessional and childish and he killed a beloved character. Here’s hoping for a more grounded run on DAYS
she’s so tired.
She is not lol. ..she brings her own brand of humor and drama. ..Lee Daniels knows how to utilize actors. .Devious Maids was far from tired thank you very much. ..and even though canceled Telenovela was hilarious. .at least to me.