Jussie Smollett Responds to Those Who Believe He Faked Hate Crime Attack, Speaks to That Controversial Robin Roberts Interview

It’s a very big weekend for Tom Cruise!

Fans got a glimpse at Julia Roberts and George Clooney's new movie "Ticket to Paradise." Roberts and Clooney have teamed up for another film, their first since the duo last worked together six years ago. "Ticket to Paradise" also marks the first romantic comedy for Roberts in 20 years. The film features Roberts and Clooney as two long-divorced parents who come together in order to stop their daughter from impulsively marrying a man she just met.

Robin Roberts may be in the know on most things going on around the world, courtesy of her position as one of the anchors of Good Morning America.MORE: Robin Roberts engages in hilarious on-air chat with co-star Sam ChampionHowever, the TV personality was called out by her co-stars on the air for being behind on one specific thing as compared to the rest of her team.VIDEO: Amy Robach and Robin Roberts special bondDuring the show, she and her co-hosts for the day Michael Strahan and Amy Robach discussed one of the biggest news stories of the day, that being Top Gun: Maverick's box office gross hitting one billion dollars, a first for Tom Cruise.As she introduced the subject, Amy cheekily said: "You loved the movie, didn't you Robin?" As Michael started giggling, she threw her hands up in defeat.MORE: GMA's Robin Roberts coos over Best in Show winner Trumpet the Bloodhound in adorable video"Okay, I'm the only one who hasn't seen it yet, I can't wait to see it!" she exasperatedly declared. "Y'all are giving me a hard time!"While her co-hosts continued to good-naturedly rib at her, she did add that a lot of people in the team had seen it more than one time, and Michael stepped up to do the same.A post shared by Tom Cruise (@tomcruise)Robin was called out for being the only one who hadn't seen the new Top Gun"I will see it again, I'll go with you," and Amy as well added: "I'm in, I'm in.

Feeling the beat. Tom Cruise was spotted rocking out at a Rolling Stones concert in London, which he enjoyed from a suite he shared with friends.

“not a piece of s–t” after “gaining clarity” during his recent mini-prison stint — but many viewers of the 2022 BET Awards aren’t ready to let him off the hook just yet. Smollett, 40, made his controversial return to the red carpet at Sunday Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater — after being sprung in March when he served only six days of his 150-day sentence in March for five counts of felony disorderly conduct at Cook County Jail in Chicago.The 2015 BET nominee for best actor was ostensibly there to hype his directorial debut with BET+ streaming flick “B-Boy Blues” — but he announced some other big plans, too.“This has always been the plan, to expand my empire, so to speak,” Smollett expounded to the press corps on the scene, the Daily Mail reported.

Jussie Smollett has made his return to Hollywood after his slew of legal troubles over the past three and half years, and he's excited to be making his art again.Smollett spoke with ET on the red carpet at this year's BET Awards, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, and opened up about his career comeback as a director of the BET+ original movie While Smollett said he «never thought of myself as working my way back,» he admitted that getting the chance to get back on a set and create following his legal scandal has been «wonderful.»«This has always been the plan, to expand my empire, so to speak,» Smollett said of stepping behind the camera to helm a project and work with other actors as a director. «To expand the level of what I want to do… to be able to usher in a new generation of artists and actors and these amazing talents.»Starring, Timothy Richardson, Ledisi, Brandee Evans, Heather B, Marquise Vilson, Jabari Redd, Broderick Hunter and Thomas Mackie, is the film adaptation of James Earl Hardy’s novel by the same name.Smollett's directorial debut comes after he was sentenced to 150 days behind bars in March and given 30 months of felony probation -- three months after he was found guilty on five of the six counts of disorderly conduct for which he was charged. Smollett also had a message for those who stuck by him and supported him throughout his legal scandal as he staunchly denied wrongdoing.«I tell them, with all my heart, just thank you,» Smollett told ET.

Robin Roberts given her partner Amber Laign's health struggle, career-wise, things couldn't be better, as she received a major honor.MORE: Robin Roberts engages in hilarious on-air chat with co-star Sam ChampionThe Good Morning America star was announced as the winner for the Outstanding Informative Talk Show award at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards held on Friday.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone on GMAWhat was quite coincidental about the category of nominees she was up against was the fact that she ended up winning over some familiar faces.Robin's show was in contention with GMA3: What You Need to Know, hosted by her colleagues and friends Amy Robach, TJ Holmes, and Dr. Jennifer Ashton.MORE: GMA's Robin Roberts coos over Best in Show winner Trumpet the Bloodhound in adorable videoWhen Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts was announced as the visitor, the camera briefly panned over to the trio of hosts at their table, enthusiastically applauding the victors.Upon noticing the footage, TJ immediately began jokingly hiding his face and shooing the camera away to Amy's amusement, although they all clearly looked extremely happy for their friend despite the loss.

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Robin Roberts has revealed rare details of her home life with partner Amber Laign after meeting Trumpet the Bloodhound, who was crowned Best in Show at the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.MORE: Robin Roberts reveals partner Amber Laign had a 'challenging week' as she returns to GMAThe journalist met Trumpet on the Good Morning America set and the pup was thrilled to meet Robin, giving her big kisses and sniffing her dress.WATCH: GMA's Robin Roberts coos over Best in Show winner Trumpet "You are beautiful, you are going to make my little man jealous," Robin cooed as she cuddled the dog, adding: "He's going to smell you when I get home but it's going to be worth it."As Trumpet continued to give Robin big kisses, she joked: "You can tell I am a dog person, you know."MORE: Robin Roberts urged to stay safe during Ukraine assignmentMORE: Robin Roberts shares emotional details from Naomi Judd's memorialRobin and Amber are doting dog moms to Lukas whom they adopted many years ago and Lukas is so popular with the GMA star's fans that he even has his own Instagram account, which is regularly updated.Robin and Amber adopted Lukas from the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, New York. Robin and Amber adopted Lukas from the North Shore Animal LeagueIt identifies itself as the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world.

Jussie Smollett is maintaining his innocence. Smollett, 40, insisted he did not lie about the alleged hate crime hoax in a new interview on the SiriusXM show "Sway in the Morning." "If I had done this, I’d be a piece of s---. And I don’t think that’s really questionable," he said.

Jussie Smollett is standing his ground!

Robin Roberts enjoys joking around with her Good Morning America co-stars, but didn't expect it to go this level on a recent installment of the show.MORE: Robin Roberts reveals partner Amber Laign had a 'challenging week' as she returns to GMAThe morning news host spoke to her colleague Sam Champion about the summer solstice and the ensuing onset of summer, talking of their seasonal essentials.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone on GMA"Sam, I've been listening to you all morning, and you've been talking about the hats, the cocoa butter, but you didn't mention a speedo," she joked.Sam and her other co-stars immediately burst out laughing as he then replied, in very revealing fashion: "Well, Robin, it is part of the very typical summer solstice kit and it is a gold lame one."MORE: Sam Champion stops viewers in their tracks with remarkable revelation about time with GMAImmediately upon hearing the confession, the group started reeling, with a resounding note of exclamations going around and Robin even shouting: "My eyes, my eyes!"@RobinRoberts went there

Jussie Smollett has not forgotten what it's like to be left with «you, your thoughts and these walls.» In a new interview on SiriusXM’s, the 40-year-old actor recalled his experience in the psych ward at the Cook County Jail before he was released on bond in March while he appealed his 150-day conviction.Smollett said God and his family helped him get through his time behind bars and noted the mental clarity he achieved through fasting. «I was there for six and a half days. I fasted for six and a half days,» he confirmed.

Jussie Smollett is opening up about life after his conviction.

Robin Roberts can usually expect the star to wish them a good day everyday with her signature "Morning Message," but unfortunately they had to do without her inspiring speeches as she stepped away from GMA to spend time with family.MORE: Robin Roberts takes relaxing break from GMA for family timeThe news anchor was spending a well-deserved vacation in Key West, Florida, alongside her longtime partner Amber Laign, and she came back with a health update concerning her.Though fans are surely happy that Robin got some much-needed rest, they were also not shy about expressing how happy they are to see her return to their screens.WATCH: Robin celebrates incredible career milestoneMORE: Gayle King endearingly credits Robin Roberts for entertaining her during her Covid journeyAs the morning show host said the familiar words: "Good morning… thank you, for being with us for the morning message and prayer," it was of course like she'd never left.Her message was inspiring as ever, as she opened up about overcoming difficult challenges and not feeling defeated.She insisted: "When you declare, 'I will arise,' forces of darkness tremble, and angels get to work.

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Robin Roberts is making the best of some beautiful summertime weather, taking some time off Good Morning America to enjoy it.MORE: Gayle King endearingly credits Robin Roberts for entertaining her during her Covid journeyFans of the morning news show were left curious when they saw the anchor absent from the show's installments over the past week.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaHowever, it was through her adorable adopted pup, Lil Man Lukas, that she revealed her whereabouts, with the help of his own dedicated social media account.Along with a compilation of several adorable photos of the pup enjoying his time with his moms in Key West, Florida, the caption read: "Nothing beats a Key West sunset.MORE: Robin Roberts' fans think she's adopted another dog in photo that leaves them asking the same question"Leaving this island tuckered out and so so happy! Will be sharing some of my favorite places this time around. Hope your week is off to a wonderful start."Robin was also tagged in the post, indicating that she was along for the ride, most likely also including her partner Amber Laign.A post shared by Lil Man LuKas (@lil_man_lukas)Robin took a vacation to Key West with her partner Amber and their pet dog"It looks so relaxing.