Empireboss dishes on who's dead, who might be dead, and what's to come

Bye bye, Boo Boo Kitty. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Why was this the time for the Lyons to lose Empire? Or is it the Empire? Credit: Chuck Hodes/FOX So in the finale, they really have to choose love or Empire. So youd say the battle for Empire isnt over?I would definitely say its not over. The Lyons dont give up easily. And I think thats really relatable in people in marriages today....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Arthur Summers

Empirecreator Lee Daniels 'beyond embarrassed' by Jussie Smollett scandal

Empireco-creator and director Lee Daniels is speaking out about the personal pain resulting from the recentJussie Smollett case. Im beyond embarrassed, Daniels said. I think that when it happened, I had a flash of me running from bullies. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images I had a flash of my whole life, of my childhood, my youth, getting beaten. The magazine asked if there was any doubt in his mind that Smollett didnt make up the attack....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Michael Hood

Empirefinal season to end early, won't film intended series finale

After the coronavirus shut down production early, the hit Fox series will end two episodes earlier than intended. “This show is the definition of breaking barriers. But you know what they say in television? Parrish Lewis/FOX Big thank you to Fox for being our home for these many years. And heres hoping this isnt the end! EARLIER:It appearsEmpire’s reign will end early. “Its all about family,“showrunner Brett Mahoney previously told EWof the last batch of episodes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Charles Rodriguez

Empirerecap: 'False Face'

Cookie’s mom is mad and another character is back with a vengeance! Thirsty informs her that the girl was adopted by a white family and is studying ballet at NYU. Cookie informs him to keep Lucious in the dark about the mission. Credit: Chuck Hodes/FOX Cookie goes to visit Poundcakes daughter in rehearsal. (Gotta love Alfre Woodard! 1 on both the pop and R&B charts, a first for Empire. The entire event is impressive to Edna, who tells Lucious that she doesnt want Eddie going anywhere....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Susan Bird

Empireshowrunner on the bloody final season premiere: 'He looks pretty dead'

The king is dead… maybe. Kelsey) ghost, and Teris (Meta Golding) pregnancy complications. How far down the road is that flash-forward? Chuck Hodes/FOX But I can tell you that you will know who is holding that gun in [episode 11]. And you dont necessarily have to wait as long for the answers. And I think seeing that flash-forward kind of informs everything in each episode as we go along. Chuck Hodes/FOX...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Brittany Bolton

Empireshowrunner teases the 'big and dynamic' final season

Empireis ready to go out as onlyEmpirecould. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Early in the season, have you been energized by this being the end? That was sort of the framework. Credit: Chuck Hodes/FOX Have you already figured out the ending?We have the final endgame. Now the question becomes, will it change based upon what we film and the stories that develop organically? But we definitely have an idea. Chuck Hodes/FOX Last season ended with Lucious going on the run and Cookie refusing to come with him....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Danielle Barry

Empirestar Taraji P. Henson on saying goodbye to Cookie: 'She gave me a second life in this industry'

Aint that the truth. His character Jamalsabsence will be explainedby him moving to London with his new husband. We miss him immensely, Henson says of her TV son, whom shed absolutely love to see back. Credit: Chuck Hodes/FOX Everybody is putting their best foot forward to bring it down with a bang. Cookie has meant so much to me, she says. She gave me a second life in this industry and made me a pop star in my 40s....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Victoria Harris

Empirestar Taraji P. Henson on that big Cookie and Lucious reveal: 'She's done'

Warning: This article contains spoilers forEmpireseason 6, episode 5, Stronger Than My Rival. Lucious then proceeded to turn Cookies world upside down. How will Cookie handle this news? Chuck Hodes/FOX They were like, You better not kill Cookie! If you kill Cookie, I am done! They tell us how things are going to go before we start the season. Chuck Hodes/FOX I mean, its the end, youve got to go out with a bang....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Jeffery Adams

End of a Rennersance: Trolls forceAvengersstar Jeremy Renner to shut down his app

The app has jumped the shark. Literally, Renner wrote in a goodbye message. My sincere apologies for this to have not turned out the way it ws intended. Credit: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Legitimate Renner fans were rightfully confused and terrified. Perhaps the demise of the Jeremy Renner app is for the best. Some people criticized it even before PornoGate (which is what Ive dubbed the incident). Additionally, Renner would often repost content hed already shared on Instagram, making the app somewhat redundant....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Christopher Wade

Enjoy 28 amazing throwback photos ofSupernaturalstars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles

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May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Chelsea Stone

Ennio Morricone remembered by Antonio Banderas, Hans Zimmer, Edgar Wright, and more

The legendary composer has died at the age of 91. “Because Ennio was an icon and icons just don’t go away. Icons are there forever. It really has taken me by surprise because he was still touring. I saw him about a year ago. He seemed strong…And it wasn’t just the music he wrote for spaghetti westerns. I mean, think aboutThe Mission, think aboutOnce Upon a Time in America. What beautiful music that truly was....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Lisa Prince

EnormousBlack PantherFunko set rules over new Hollywood store — see exclusive photos

Supersized, superhero fun! Funkois welcoming you to Wakanda… or rather, Wakanda is welcoming you to Funko. Sean Paul Franget Sean Paul Franget Sean Paul Franget Sean Paul Franget Sean Paul Franget Sean Paul Franget Sean Paul Franget Sean Paul Franget Sean Paul Franget Sean Paul Franget

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Brandon Hines

Ensemble chick flicks: ''Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants''

Its got a talented ensemble cast playing archetypal characters, its based on a best-selling novel, it celebrates the power of female bonding… and youll need a cattle prod to get the average straight guy to go see it.Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants(in theaters now) fits easily into that cinematic genre of estro-heavy movies that draw scads of mom-daughter, sister-sister, and BFF combos to movie theaters. The story of four teenage girls Amber Tamblyn as The Rebel, Alexis Bledel as The Beauty, America Ferrera as The Writer, and Blake Lively as The Athlete who share a single pair of magic jeans during a memorable summer break is already generating solid reviews (EW gives it a B+), but if you prefer reaching for the Kleenex in the comfort of your own home, try any one of these nine chick-flick predecessors on DVD....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Jacob Arnold