‘Empire’ Season 4 To Include Prince Tribute, Fewer Guest Stars, Forest Whitaker Singing
*“Empire” will begin its fourth season this fall with less guest stars, a refocus on the Lyon family and an homage to Prince, producers revealed Tuesday at TCA. With Lucious (Terrence Howard) caught in an explosion set up by his own family in the Season 3 finale, and having lost all memory of his family, […]
Showtime Reviving ‘The L Word’ With Star Jennifer Beals Among Executive Producers
*Eight years after Showtime’s groundbreaking lesbian drama “The L Word” wrapped its six-season run, the premium cable network is developing a sequel that will feature some of its original stars working behind the camera. Jennifer Beals (Bette), Kate Moennig (Shane) and Leisha Hailey (Alice) as executive producers alongside series creator Ilene Chaiken, who recently renewed […]
‘Empire’ EP Ilene Chaiken Talks Possible Spinoff Based on Upcoming Storyline
*Appearing on Variety’s podcast Remote Controlled, “Empire” showrunner and executive producer Ilene Chaiken spoke more about rumored reports (largely sparked by creator Lee Daniels) that a spinoff of the drama is in the works. “There is certainly a possibility and there are various conversations ongoing about what that spinoff might be — you might hear about something […]
Terrence Howard on ‘Empire’ Season 3: ‘There’s A Lot of Heartbreak To Come’ (Watch)
*Fox has released a new promo video designed to get viewers ready for the return of “Empire.” With less than a month to go before the start of Season 3, star Terrence Howard, showrunner Ilene Chaiken and executive producer/writer Malcolm Spellman appear in a 2 min reel to weigh in on what’s to come. Regarding […]
TCA: ‘Empire’ Team Talks Season 3: Cookie Will Try to Leave Lucious
*Taraji P. Henson and her “Empire” executive producers Ilene Chaiken and Sanaa Hamri made a TCA appearance on Monday and spoke at length about the direction of season 3 and the ongoing rumors regarding a spinoff. “There certainly could be and we talk about it,” she told reporters of a possible spinoff series. “I think the […]
Vivica A. Fox Comes to ‘Empire’ as Cookie’s Oldest Sister
*”Empire” fans are about to meet another member of Cookie Lyon’s family as Vivica A. Fox confirmed that she will appear in season two of the addictive hit show as the oldest sister of Taraji P. Henson‘s popular character. Entertainment Weekly reports that Fox’s character, who will debut in episode 8, will be in search […]
‘Empire’ EP Ilene Chaiken Talks Oprah, Lee Daniels’ Emmy F-Bomb
*There’s no question that people are patiently waiting for the September 23 premiere of season two of “Empire.” And while guest stars such as Mariah Carey and Pitbull add to the hype, the show’s executive producer, Ilene Chaiken, is focused on making sure Lucious, Cookie and the rest of the Lyon family stay at the center […]
Lee Daniels Signs Overall Deal with 20th Century Fox TV
*Lee Daniels is planting his flag at 20th Century Fox Television. The co-creator of “Empire” has signed a multiyear overall deal with the studio, it was announced Monday. Under the pact, he’ll remain an executive producer on the smash hit, which he also directs. He will also develop, write, direct and supervise new projects for […]
‘Empire’ Season 2: Cookie More ‘Ruthless’, Chris Rock to Play ‘Person from the Past’
*Mad tea was spilled regarding “Empire” Season 2 during a TV Academy event on Friday, including revelations about Cookie’s main story line, Chris Rock’s guest role and Jamal Lyon’s reign as the new head of Empire Records. “He’s going to be a very passionate leader,” Jussie Smollett, who plays Jamal, told The Hollywood Reporter. “He’s going to […]
Wendy Williams Covers Ebony; ‘Empire’ Promotes 2 Stars to Series Regulars
*Wendy Williams graces the cover of Ebony’s next issue. Inside the magazine, she gets candid about her relationship with husband Kevin Hunter. Also, Williams talked about loving her home life, spending time with family and if being a homebody is something she will regret later.
Drug Gossip Follows Malik Yoba’s Mysterious ‘Empire’ Exit
*Conspiracy theories are filling up the vacuum left behind by the out-of-left-field death of Malik Yoba’s character Vernon Turner on the “Empire.” The actor told TMZ last week that Fox execs informed co-creator Lee Daniels that “somebody had to die” on the season finale, but Yoba said he didn’t know which party – Fox or Daniels – chose […]
Lee Daniels Admits Desire to Snag Oprah for Season 2 of ‘Empire’
*If you haven’t tuned into “Empire,” count yourself among the minority. Fox’s hip-hop “Dynasty” continues its game-changing trek of attracting new viewers with each episode as it heads toward its March 18 season one finale, the question is what does “Empire” have in store for season 2? Chatting with The Hollywood Reporter, Fox Broadcasting’s David […]
