How 'Empire' changed prime-time diversity for the better

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office on Thursday released a photo of a damaged white Honda while providing an update on a hit-and-run case this past weekend on Empire Boulevard in Penfield. Michael Frisch, 56, was riding his bicycle  The Empire train keeps on rolling as two new members of the Suicide Squad … Read more

'Empire' Draws 16.2 Million Viewers for Season 2 Premiere

Let me hip y'all to some game. Church folks love “Empire.” Now, the show might have lost some followers once Lucious started calling himself God; (Not after he shot Bunkie in the eye though.), but with 16 million views last night, many among them, were  Lee Daniels had an "Empire" viewing party Wednesday night at … Read more

VIDEO: Roaring Lyons! See How Empire Puts the 'Fun' in Family Dysfunction

And given the success (critically and ratings-wise) of the first season, it's no surprise interest is high for cameo roles. With eight more episodes than its abbreviated winter run, “Empire” will surround its main characters — the three sons, the ex ATLANTA — Whether they're Team Cookie or Team Boo-Boo Kitty, it's no secret that … Read more

'Empire': The 10 Most Shocking Moments From The Finale

Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) doesn't do half-measures. Last night, he kicked off Empire's season finale with a promise that also felt like a threat: “It's gotta be like a supernova, that's how I wanna go out,” he said. “Epic!”  "Empire" creator Danny Strong seems fascinated by the prospect of a mashup between his show and … Read more

'Empire': The 10 Most Shocking Moments From The Finale

Fox's 'Empire' has been the No. 1 show on the Big 4 networks for weeks, and now its soundtrack is the No. 1 album in the country. There's a big divide between "Empire" star Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard he wants more of an authenticity boost but she doesn't want… There's a big divide … Read more

Ratings: Fox's 'Empire' Opens Big, Ties As Season's Top New Show in Demo

Fox dropped a trailer to its midseason hip-hop family drama Empire during the World Series last night. From Lee Daniels, Danny Strong and Brian Grazer, Empire centers around Lucious Lyon (Howard), a charismatic, savvy  Okay, sorry, that's a recap for William Shakespeare's King Lear, but I bring the Elizabethan comparison because, beneath its splashy fur … Read more