CHICAGO -- Jussie Smollett spent his first night behind bars after a judge sentenced him to five months for faking a racist and homophobic attack. Thursday's sentencing hearing ended dramatically as ...

Back in early 2019, Jussie Smollett’s name was everywhere in mainstream news. At the time, he was one of the breakout stars of Empire, a drama that had become a cultural staple for Black television ...

*Jussie Smollett is doubling down on his claim that he was the victim of a real hate crime in 2019—and says Netflix is about to back him up. While speaking to a small group of community leaders and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. In 2019, Empire actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was the victim ...