[…] hip-hop, but his company and reign are constantly threatened by his family, including his ex-wife, COOKIE LYON (Taraji P. Henson); his sons, JAMAL (Jussie Smollett), HAKEEM ( Bryshere “Yazz” Gray) and ANDRE (Trai Byers); and a volatile and competitive music industry. The drama returns in Season Three, as the battle continues for the Soul […]
[…] co-star, brother and friend be brought back for our sixth season of ‘Empire,’” the letter read. It was signed by “Empire” stars Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers, Gabourey Sidibe, and Nicole Ari Parker. CIARA OPENS UP ABOUT HER UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH RAPPER FUTURE Meanwhile, Fox Entertainment and 20th Century […]
[…] Raquel Robinson, Don Cheadle, Sanaa Lathan, Keke Palmer, Michael Ealy, Ken Jeong, Sylvester Stallone, and cast members from “Empire” – Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, Grace Gealy, Trai Byers, Serayah, Gabourey Sidibe, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Kaitlin Doubleday, Lee Daniels, Danny Strong and more. In addition, John Legend was the recipient of the […]
[…] to hear us. It’s our hope that together we will move into our sixth season as the entire Empire family should. SINCERELY, Terrence Howard Taraji P Henson Bryshere Y. Gray Trai Byers Gabourey Sidibe Nicole Ari Parker Actor Jussie Smollett of 'Empire' speaks onstage during the FOX portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics […]
[…] and the ruthless ambition of his family, wife Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson), and sons Andre Lyon (Trai Byers), Jamal Lyon (Jussie Smollett), and Hakeem Lyon ( Bryshere Y. Gray). Danny Strong said at a recent “Empire” panel that he wanted to create Black Dynasty, and he and co-creator Daniels certainly delivered with this […]
[…] letter to the network and the show’s producers on Wednesday. Henson and Howard have called for the singer/actor to be brought back to the show next season. Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers, Gabourey Sidibe and Nicole Ari Parker also signed the letter. “Together, as a united front, we stand with Jussie Smollett and ask […]
(L-R) Actors Trai Byers, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray, co-creator/Executive Producer Lee Daniels, and actor Jussie Smollett arrive at The Paley Center For Media’s 33rd Annual PALEYFEST Los Angeles “Empire” at Dolby Theatre on March 11, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Source: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images North America/Zimbio) *“Empire” series creator Lee Daniels is breaking his silence on […]
[…] twist. Meanwhile, the first photo of the cast in BET’s upcoming New Edition Biopic miniseries has been released. Earlier this year it was revealed that Empire star Bryshere Gray will play Michael Bivins, Luke James will play Johnny Gill, Keith Powers will play Ronnie DeVoe, Elijah Kelly will play Ricky Bell and Woody McClain will […]
