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“Empire” Producer Lee Daniels NOT Dating Jussie Smollett, Despite Rumors

By Star Connor | Mar 25, 2016 01:20 PM EDT

"Empire" star Jussie Smollett and his producer, director Lee Daniels, raised some eyebrows and grabbed a lot of attention when they shared some PDA on stage during the 2016 Human Rights Campaign Dinner Gala. Rumors started flying left and right after the two men embraced and shared a passionate kiss on stage over the weekend. Read More »

Kelly Rowland Spills Details About Son on 'The Real' [WATCH]

By Star Connor | Dec 16, 2015 09:26 AM EST

When it comes to now having a 1-year-old toddler, Kelly Rowland explained that motherhood for her was a wonderful experience. Little Titan Jewell is only a baby, but his mom makes it clear that he already has a crush on Adrienne Bailon! Read More »

Queen Latifah to Star in Lee Daniels' New Untitled Series for FOX

By Claire Howard | Dec 10, 2015 01:18 PM EST

Empire co-creator, Lee Daniels, has managed the Queen, Latifah that is, for his new FOX untitled series, reported by Deadline. The show will center on the story of a girl group trying to make it in Atlanta's clustered music scene, the publication reports. The Queen has had a busy year. She was the lead in HBO's Bessie Smith biopic and recently just finished her stint with the nationwide craze, The Wiz Live. Read More »

Transgender 'Housewife' Amiyah Scott Lands Role with 'Empire' Spin-Off

By Claire Howard | Dec 06, 2015 03:06 PM EST

This is a new time in America. One where everyone is free to be themselves and not ashamed of making it known to the world. Empire creator Lee Daniels has just cast the transgender everyone embraces, Amiyah Scott, for the Empire spinoff. Read More »

Sean Penn Wins First Court Battle Against 'Empire' Creator in Defamation Lawsuit

By Rob de la Teja | Nov 08, 2015 12:46 PM EST

Sean Penn is one step closer to claiming $10 million in damages from his lawsuit against 'Empire' creator Lee Daniels. The 'I Am Sam' star sued Daniels for defamation over comments implying that Penn has abused women in the past. Now, this past Tuesday (November 3), Penn saw his first legal win when a federal judge sent the case back to New York State court and ordered Daniels to pay the actor's legal fees. Read More »

Taraji Henson and Terrence Howard Reportedly Not Getting Along On 'Empire'

By Star Connor | Oct 07, 2015 03:23 PM EDT

Is there really trouble in the Lyons den? MStars News has learned that Empire stars Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard aren't getting along on set, and it's causing drama behind the cameras. Are the stars really fighting or is this another rumor? Read More »

Sean Penn Sues Lee Daniels For Hollywood Reporter Comments

By Lindsey India | Sep 23, 2015 11:56 AM EDT

Sean Penn is suing Lee Daniels, with the actor filing a defamation lawsuit against the 'Empire' creator for his comments in a recent interview. Read More »

Lee Daniels Opens Up on Terrence Howard's Issues

By Lindsey India | Sep 17, 2015 01:24 PM EDT

Lee Daniels talked with the Hollywood Reporter on Terrence Howard's personal issues, with the 'Empire' creator opening up on the actor's recent legal drama. Read More »

Nicholas Hoult to Play J.D. Salinger in 'Rebel in the Rye'

By Stephanie Cieplinski | Sep 04, 2015 08:36 AM EDT

The life and memory of best-selling author J.D. Salinger will be embodied by Nicholas Hoult on screen in Danny Strong's drama Rebel in the Rye. Strong previously worked with Hoult's on-again, off-again girlfriend Jennifer Lawrence on the recent Hunger Games movies. This is sure to spark more dating rumors, but let's just focus on the Catcher in the Rye author's biopic. Read More »

Jon Astor-White Suing 'Empire'! Claims Lucious Lyon Stole his Show

By Star Connor | Aug 25, 2015 03:48 PM EDT

Empire knows how to stay in the headlines, but sometimes it isn't for their ratings! MStars News has learned that another lawsuit is surfacing and this time it doesn't have anything to do with Lucious Lyon, aka Terrence Howard's spousal support drama with his real life ex-wife, Michelle Ghent. Read More »

Empire Season 2 Spoilers - Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys Join

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Aug 06, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

Season one of "Empire" might have been packed with juicy drama and some famous guest stars, but it seems that season two is about to become even more star-studded. While some famous names including Lenny Kravitz, Kelly Rowland and Alicia Keys have all been cast to join the hip-hop drama, the fact that Mariah Carey will be making the jump from the recording studio to the studio lot is the biggest news yet. Read More »

[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Mo'Nique Talks New Film 'Blackbird' Out In 5 Cities Friday, April 24, 2015!

By Star Connor | Apr 24, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

Out in five cities Friday, April 24 BLACKBIRD is the film to go see. Featuring some of your favorite stars, including Academy Award winner Mo'Nique, Isaiah Washington and introducing Julian Walker, BLACKBIRD will have you leaving the theaters changed. MStars News had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with Mo'Nique -yes the same lady from the UPN days, The Parkers, and Oscar-winning glory- to learn about her new role and this great new film! Read More »

Malik Yoba Fired from 'Empire' for Drug Abuse? Actor Says 'Fox Needed Someone To Die'

By Star Connor | Mar 25, 2015 09:37 PM EDT

In last Wednesday's season finale of Empire fans were shocked when Malik Yoba aka Vernon Turner was killed. Now we have learned that someone had to die and Yoba's death on screen was only right after he has been allegedly battling a drug problem. Read More »

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