Topic: Jussie Smollett

The Illinois Supreme Court has rejected actor Jussie Smollett's request to dismiss a case in which he's accused of falsely reporting that he was a victim of a racist and homophobic attack near his Chicago home.

Television actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Monday on a six-count indictment charging him with falsely reporting that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack near his Chicago home.

A Cook County, Ill., grand jury on Tuesday indicted actor Jussie Smollett on six counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly making false reports to police about an assault last year.

Actor Jussie Smollett countersued the city of Chicago for malicious prosecution, following his discredited claim that he was attacked by assailants in January.

Vivica A. Fox described on "Watch What Happens Live" how she felt about her former co-star Jussie Smollett being cut from "Empire."

Terrance Howard said on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" he misses Jussie Smollett on "Empire" as the Fox drama has entered into its sixth and final season.

An Illinois judge appointed a former U.S. Attorney as a special prosecutor Friday to lead an investigation into actor Jussie Smollett's report he was assaulted by two men and prosecutors' handling of the case.

Vivica A. Fox will reprise Candace Mason in the sixth and final season of "Empire" and voiced her love for Jussie Smollett on "WWHL."

Chicago police released new video that shows actor Jussie Smollett with a noose still around his neck when police arrive to question him in his apartment after his alleged attack Jan. 29.

"Empire" co-creator Lee Daniels denied Jussie Smollett will reprise Jamal Lyon in the sixth and final season of the Fox series.

"Empire," starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, will come to a close after its sixth season, with "no plans" for Jussie Smollett to return.

Fox has renewed its music drama "Empire" -- starring Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard -- for a sixth season.

Two brothers are suing defense attorneys who represented actor Jussie Smollett over claims he staged a hate crime against himself, arguing they made numerous false statements that hurt their reputations and careers.

The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against actor Jussie Smollett seeking reimbursement for more than $130,000 police spent in overtime pay as it investigated his assault report.

"Empire" star Taraji P. Henson said she sees a therapist and avoids social media to help manage her mental health issues.