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Jussie Smollett Calls Off Engagement With Fiancé Jabari Redd
The former 'Empire' star and his now ex-fiancé were engaged for less than a year.
‘Empire’ Star Taraji P. Henson Says Jussie Smollett Fallout ‘Hurt Because It Was Family’
The Oscar-nominated star opens up about the scandal’s toll on the 'Empire' cast, why she stood by Smollett, and how the fallout still lingers today.
Jussie Smollett Shares Confusion About Kendrick Lamar's 'Heart Part 5' Deepfake
The actor and vocalist joked that he would not be releasing a "diss track" about the 22-time Grammy winner.
Jussie Smollett Is 'Okay' With People Not Believing His 'Hate Crime' Claims
"I’ve kind of set into the fact that most people have made up their minds."
Jussie Smollett Jokes He Considered Stripping After Scandal: 'I Got the Moves'
The former 'Empire' star also said he considered becoming a tap dancer or a nanny after his 2019 arrest.
Jussie Smollett Claims He Was 'Disrespected' on the 'Special Forces' Season Premiere
"I'm okay with taking order," Smollett said.
Jussie Smollet Stands by Account of Attack, Says His Story Has 'Never' Changed
The former "Empire" star insists he was framed and calls Chicago police and the former mayor 'villains' in the 2019 case.
Jussie Smollett Is the Subject of a Netflix Documentary About His Case Featuring ‘New Evidence’
'The Truth About Jussie Smollett?' will premiere on August 22.
Jussie Smollett Proposes to Partner Jabari Reed: 'He Said Yes'
The 'Empire' actor got down on one bended knee ahead of his 43rd birthday.
Jussie Smollett Agrees to Pay $50,000 to Charity of His Choice to Resolve Chicago Lawsuit
The investigation into the hate crime hoax cost Chicago $120,000.
Jussie Smollett Hate Crime Hoax Conviction Overturned
In a statement, Special Prosecutor Dan K. Webb said his office was “disappointed” by the decision.
Jussie Smollett Reflects on Lee Daniels Saying Their Friendship Is 'Complicated': 'I Love Lee'
The actor said he would rather keep his friendship with Daniels private than discuss it in public.
Lee Daniels Says He Would Cast Jussie Smollett Again Regardless of Hate Crime Hoax: ‘He Was a Son to Me’
Smollett was found guilty of staging a hate crime hoax in March 2022.
Jussie Smollett Could Be Facing Return to Jail After Disorderly Conduct Conviction Upheld in Court
In an interview with Sway in June of last year, Smollett maintained his innocence.
Jussie Smollett Completes 5-Month Rehab Following 'Extremely Difficult Past Few Years' (UPDATE)
The 'Empire' star appealed his 150-day jail sentence for staging a hate crime earlier this year.
Jussie Smollett Case: Men Allegedly Hired by Actor in Hate Crime Hoax Return to Scene in New Documentary
The years-long controversy continues this month with both an appeal effort from the actor and a new documentary featuring the men allegedly hired in the hoax.
Jussie Smollett Appealing His 150-Day Sentence for Hate Crime Hoax Charges
Attorneys for former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett have appealed his 150-day jail sentence after being found guilty of staging a hate crime in January 2019.
Jussie Smollett Maintains Innocence: ‘If I Had Done This, I’d Be a Piece of Sh*t’
In a lengthy new interview on 'Sway in the Morning,' Jussie Smollett maintains his innocence while reflecting on the controversy and what's next.