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charting a swift and brutal rise to power. The narrative focuses on Napoleon Bonaparte’s hot-and-cold relationship with his first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais (Kirby), and the fallout from the couple’s tortuous divorce.

“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.

Taraji P. Henson told ET's Kevin Frazier that the spinoff that was set to be centered around Cookie has been put to rest for now until the script is just right.«I think we're gonna put it to rest for a sec,» Henson reveals of the much-anticipated series.

Taraji P. Henson isn't done playing her beloved character, Loretha «Cookie» Lyon, just yet!Multiple outlets report that the 49-year-old actress is set to reprise the role in a spinoff based on the Fox series, which ran from January 2015 to April of this year.Henson seemingly confirmed the news on her own via Instagram on Friday.

Empire's premature series finale aired on April 21, fans have been wanting to know what happens next since the season's filming schedule was shut down due to . And thanks to star with 20th Century Fox TV, they may finally get their chance.The Hollywood Reporter that Fox and Henson will reunite for an untitled Empire spinoff, and Henson will reprise her fan-favorite role in the potential series.

@goodyearpolice. pic.twitter.com/O3e3BWzOsPGray was booked into Maricopa County Jail on a domestic violence charge of aggravated assault, as well as two additional charges for assault and disorderly conduct.The 27-year-old actor and rapper isn't the only cast member to face legal troubles in recent years.

Taraji P. Henson decided to ditch perming her hair after moving to Los Angeles.

Taraji P. Henson isn’t worried about when she’ll next see a manicurist because she has learned how to do gel nails herself.

Halle Berry is a big fan of the products in Taraji P. Henson’s new haircare line.

Actress Taraji P. Henson is calling on fans to join her online on Tuesday to dance their cares away in celebration of mental health providers.

Jussie Smollett’s malicious prosecution lawsuit against the City of Chicago was dismissed by a federal judge on Wednesday.

said goodbye (for now) to Lucious and Cookie Lyon, sending them off on a high note.  

Taraji P. Henson no longer has any idea how the final season of Empire is going to end, after the cast and crew were forced to shut down the set halfway through the penultimate episode.

Taraji P. Henson no longer has any idea how the final season of Empire is going to end after the cast and crew were forced to shut down the set halfway through the penultimate episode.

The Lyons have one last hit record on their hands.

Producers at hit TV show Empire are still hoping to resume production after the coronavirus lockdown and shoot the ending they’d originally planned.

was one of dozens of Hollywood productions to shut down production earlier than anticipated due to the coronavirus pandemic, forcing them to forego its planned series finale.

Taraji P. Henson has launched a new service providing online therapy for African-Americans whose mental health has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

is hitting a milestone.

Taraji P. Henson might throw her wedding in her backyard after the coronavirus pandemic threw her plans into chaos.

Like many women across the globe, Taraji P. Henson was set to walk down the aisle and wed the love of her life this summer, however, the coronavirus pandemic has brought about a change of plans for her special day.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the sixth and final season of will end earlier than anticipated.

The 18th episode of the sixth season of Empire will now serve as the show’s finale, after the coronavirus pandemic cut the show short.

“Empire” has had its fair share of bumps in the road over the last year, but now, the series is having to cut short its final season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Empire”‘s sixth and final season will end sooner than originally planned due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Taraji P. Henson is learning to do her own nails while staying at home during the coronavirus crisis.

Taraji P. Henson has been forced to delay her wedding to Kelvin Hayden once again.

Taraji P. Henson is thrilled her line, TPH by Taraji, is suitable for use on all hair types.

Actor Terrence Howard is suing TV bosses behind his hit hip-hop drama series Empire over allegations of outstanding payment.

Jussie Smollett’s efforts to get his recent felony disorderly conduct charges dropped have proved unsuccessful.

Taraji P. Henson is feeling “overwhelmed” planning her wedding with fiance Kelvin Hayden.

Taraji P. Henson had to fight for stylists who understood her hair at the start of her career.

Taraji. P. Henson knew there was a market for her haircare products because her friends were always turning to her for advice.

Jussie Smollett has insisted he’s willing to “fight or die” to prove his innocence in the alleged hoax attack drama.

Former Empire star Jussie Smollett is demanding the dismissal of felony charges accusing him of staging a hate crime.

Officials from the City of Chicago have no plans to back down from a lawsuit seeking to recover the cost of investigating an allegedly fake attack against Jussie Smollett.