EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionHere We Go Again: Brothers in Jussie Smollett Hoax Crime Case to Speak Out in New DocuseriesThe five-part special is set to air Monday, March 13—just when I thought we'd all moved past it.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedMarch 10, 2023Comments (7)Save
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EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionJussie Smollett's Directorial Debut B-Boy Blues Premieres on BET+ June 9The film is the actor/director's first major release since he was found guilty of charges connected to falsely…ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 26, 2022Comments (6)Save
CultureBlack ExcellenceThe Evolution OfCultureBlack ExcellenceThe Evolution OfThe Evolution of Mo’NiqueThe Oscar-winner is back on the scene with a new role in Season 2 of BMF and the new Lee Daniels movie Demon House.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 19, 2022Comments (1)Save
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EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionCNN+ to Debut New Documentary Series With Chicago vs. Jussie SmollettThe news streamer will launch its FlashDocs unit with Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMarch 31, 2022Comments (2)Save
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Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalJussie Smollett Officially Out of Jail Pending Appeal'So right now, we won round two. We want to win the remaining round,' said Smollett's attorney Nenye Uche.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedMarch 17, 2022Comments (20)Save
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesTaraji P. Henson to Star in Time Alone Feature AdaptationBased on the award-winning play, the Golden Globe-winning actress will star in and produce the film.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMarch 16, 2022Comments (1)Save
EntertainmentEntertainmentJurnee Smollett, Taraji P. Henson Speak Out Following Jussie Smollett's Sentencing'I am not here to debate you on his innocence but we can agree that the punishment does not fit the crime,' said…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedMarch 14, 2022Comments (20)Save
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalJussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail, 30 Months Felony Probation for Staging Fake Hate Crime [UPDATED]While this chapter may be over, Smollett's legal troubles are far from over.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedMarch 10, 2022Comments (32)Save
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalJussie Smollett Seeks New Trial Citing Claims of Constitutional Rights ViolationSmollett's attorney previously commented on the possibility of an appeal back in late January.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedFebruary 28, 2022Comments (8)Save
EntertainmentHot TeaEntertainmentHot TeaJussie Smollett Sentence Date Now Set for March 10Though Smollett has yet to comment on his guilty conviction, his defense attorney has confirmed plans to appeal.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 28, 2022Comments (17)Save