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Terrence Howard Reportedly Owes Over $140,000 In Back Taxes

In light of Jussie Smollett’s impending six-figure lawsuit, fellow Empire star Terrence Howard may be falling into financial trouble as well. According to official records retained by The Blast, the State of California Franchise Tax Board claimed Howard owes $143,538.61 in outstanding taxes for 2010, including interest and penalties for being overdue. The Board slapped […]

By Ashley Turner | 4y ago

Jussie Smollett’s Arrest Caused Terrence Howard To Melt Down On ‘Empire’ Set, Per ‘TMZ’

Jussie Smollett’s arrest hasn’t just been stressful for him, but it’s also allegedly taking a toll on his Empire co-stars, like Terrence Howard. According to TMZ, when Smollett turned himself in and was arrested for allegedly staging a hate crime against himself last week, Howard, who plays his onscreen father, had a meltdown on the […]

By Amanda Lynne | 4y ago

Jussie Smollett’s ‘Empire’ Co-Star, Terrence Howard, Breaks His Silence Amid Controversy

Jussie Smollett’s Empire co-star, Terrence Howard, is breaking his silence for the first time since the actor was arrested for allegedly staging his own violent attack. According to Hollywood Life, Terrence Howard took to his Instagram account this weekend to share a video of Jussie Smollett, and let his followers know exactly how he feels […]

By Amanda Lynne | 4y ago

Jussie Smollett ‘Angry’ After Becoming The Victim Of A Hate Crime, Says ‘Empire’ Co-Star Terrence Howard

Jussie Smollett is currently recovering after he was allegedly the victim of a shocking hate crime in Chicago this week. His Empire co-star, Terrence Howard, is speaking out about his on-screen son’s state of mind following the reported attack. According to a January 30 report by People, Jussie Smollett is “angry” after he was reportedly […]

By Amanda Lynne | 4y ago

Terrence Howard Proposes To His Ex-Wife Mira Pak Three Years After They Divorce

Terrence Howard and Mira Pak divorced in 2015 after two years of marriage. After rekindling their romance earlier this year, it seems as though the couple is ready to give their union another shot. On Sunday night, Howard proposed to Pak again at an intimate dinner with family and friends at the Crustacean restaurant in […]

By Kelly Butler | 4y ago

“Empire: Season 4 Episode 5 “The Fool” Spoilers: Lucious’ Memory Loss Exposed, Claudia Not Afraid Of Cookie

Empire Season 4 Episode 5 “The Fool” spoilers reveal hidden plots and secrets that will be exposed. After Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) sent Lucious (Terrence Howard) home during auditions for an act after he started acting strangely, Cookie approaches nurse Claudia to find out how Lucious is doing. But Claudia seems to have her own […]

By Tracey Johnson | 6y ago

‘Empire’ Season 4 Spoilers: Demi Moore Hints At A Romance With Terrence Howard’s Lucious Lyons

At the end of Season 3 of the hit FOX show Empire, Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) avoided a murder plot orchestrated by his son, and Demi Moore joined the show as a nurse helping the record mogul to recover. With Moore’s character returning for Season 4, does it mean a possible on-screen romance for her […]

By Perry Carpenter | 6y ago

‘Empire’ Season 4: “Reset” Lucious Lyon 2.0., How Much Control Will Demi Moore Have Over Her Patient?

Could Empire be going through a rebirth in Season 4? Fans of Fox’s music drama will have to wait until the fall to see what drama awaits the Lyon family as Lucious (Terrence Howard) is ‘reset’ and the happily ever after that awaited him and Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) vanishes into thin air. How […]

By Tracey Johnson | 6y ago

‘Empire’ Season 3 Episode 14 Spoilers: Will Cookie Marry Angelo As Lucious Gets Sexual With Giuliana?

Empire Season 3 Episode 14 spoilers suggest that things will get complicated between Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) and Lucious (Terrence Howard). The episode, named “Love Is A Smoke,” will apparently show at least two love stories. One is between Cookie and Angelo (Taye Diggs), while the other is between Lucious and Giuliana (Nia Long). The […]

By Sounak Mukhopadhyay | 6y ago

‘Empire’ Spoilers: Is Terrence Howard Leaving After Lucious Is Murdered?

Empire is set to return to Fox for the remainder of Season 3 on March 22, and producers are teasing that there’s a very good chance Andre (Trai Byers) kills his father Lucious (Terrence Howard) in the coming episodes, meaning Terrence could potentially be leaving the series. Empire co-creator and executive producer Danny Strong recently […]

By Emily Hutchinson | 6y ago

Cuba Gooding Jr. Mistaken For Terrence Howard — See The Now-Deleted Emmys Tweet

Cuba Gooding Jr. may have earned fame as an Academy Award winner, but it seems he still holds the opinion that even well-established African-American celebrities have challenges to overcome to produce films independently. Having being inspired by celebrities like Tyler Perry, the popular actor has promoted African-American filmmakers and directors at every opportunity. New on […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

‘Empire’ Season 3 Premiere Recap – Did Rhonda Or Anika Die? Who Is Tariq?

The Empire Season 3 premiere kicked off with a bang tonight, with shocking revelations, dramatic twists, and Cookie Lyon dressed to kill (perhaps literally). The Season 2 finale left viewers with a lot of questions: did Rhonda or Anika fall off the roof? What will happen to Anika and Lucious’ marriage? What will Hakeem do […]

By Clare Mulligan | 7y ago

‘Empire’ Season 3 Spoilers: Who Dies, Who’s Fighting, And More

How can Empire Season 3 possibly top the brutal fight in the Season 2 finale? The Empire Season 2 cliffhanger episode ended with Rhonda, Lucious Lyon’s daughter-in-law, locked in a tense brawl with Anika, Lucious’ conniving wife. Rhonda, having deduced that Anika pushed her down a flight of stairs and caused her miscarriage, attempts to […]

By Clare Mulligan | 7y ago

Empire Season 3: Lee Daniels’ Hit Show To Address Black Lives Matter Movement

Empire Season 3 debuts in just a couple of weeks, and showrunners have revealed that the show will be tackling an important social issue. Empire will continue its socially conscious themes this season when it addresses ongoing police brutality throughout the nation and the Black Lives Matter movement, according to Entertainment Weekly. Without revealing too […]

By Bradleigh Ann Walker | 7y ago

Don Cheadle Would Love Another Marvel Role, While He Remains A Staunch Climate Change Campaigner

Don Cheadle has revealed that he would love to feature in a movie that is based on War Machine, the Marvel superhero who is the alter ego of Captain James Rhodes, according to the Independent. Don Cheadle earlier played the role of James Rhodes by replacing Terrence Howard in the first installment of Marvel’s Iron-Man […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Empire 2016: Season 3 Teaser Shows Cookie Lyon Ready To Reclaim Family

As the months fly by in 2016, Empire‘s Season 3 premiere is right around the corner. A new teaser unveiled recently gives Empire fans a glimpse of what we can look forward to when the hit show returns. Warning: Spoilers ahead for Empire Season 2 and the Season 3 teaser. In the one-minute preview, we […]

By Bradleigh Ann Walker | 7y ago

Empire Season 3: Taye Diggs May Be Cookie Lyon’s Love Interest

As Empire Season 3 draws closer, the showrunners are slowly revealing more and more juicy tidbits about the hit television series. Most recently, they did so at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour. The latest is about a potential love interest for Empire‘s formidable matriarch, Cookie Lyon, played by Taraji P. Henson. Taye Diggs’ […]

By Bradleigh Ann Walker | 7y ago

Terrence Howard Almost ‘Fired’ From ‘Empire’? Inside The Actor’s Legal Troubles

If you’ve been following Empire’s Terrence Howard, you know that he’s been outspoken for a number of years about various subjects, which sometimes lands the Empire star in hot water in addition to other legal woes. In fact, recent papers filed in a Los Angeles court, reveal that the actor was almost fired from his […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

Terrence Howard Expands His Empire, Expecting Fifth Child As He Rises Back

Terrence Howard has a lot in common with Lucious Lyon; he just wants to expand his empire, and he has. The complicated actor will welcome his fifth child in the near future. The star of Empire and his third wife, Miranda Pak, are expecting their second child, someone to keep their son one-year-old Qirin Love […]

By Lynnette Southwood | 7y ago

Kim Kardashian Donates 1,000 Pairs Of Shoes After Watching A Documentary While Breastfeeding

Kim Kardashian has found a philanthropist within herself, partly thanks to late nights spent with baby Saint West, according to Vanity Fair. Kim Kardashian announced plans to donate 1,000 pairs of shoes to a charity called “Soles for Souls,” which has helped those in need during Hurricane Katrina. As said by Kim herself, she came […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

‘Empire’ Drama: Taraji Henson, Terrence Howard Real-Life Drama Heating Up? Stars Reportedly Clashing On Set

Empire stars Taraji Henson and Terrence Howard have made the world believe Cookie and Luscious Lyon have the best love/hate relationship on television. Their on-screen chemistry has captured the attention of millions who enjoy watching their sparring matches with Cookie’s smart remarks and Luscious’ underlying power plays. However, recent reports have revealed their ongoing opposition […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 8y ago

Jimmy Fallon: His Latest Creation, ‘Jimpire’: Guess Which Show He Parodies? [Video]

Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show seems to have no end to his creative or comedic talent. Anyone who enjoys the Fox hit show Empire will likely truly appreciate Jimmy Fallon’s latest digital original, Jimpire. Fallon plays his own version of Lucious Lyons, a family patriarch who is suffering and must groom his successor. What […]

By Stacey Cole | 8y ago

Robert Downey Jr. Carries Groceries As Marvel Hypes Ruined Bromance With Captain America

Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. took some time off from filming Marvel Avenger movies this week to carry groceries for his wife, Susan, as the couple visited a farmer’s market with their daughter, Avri. The Daily Mail caught the world’s highest paid actor sporting orange sneakers, an orange baseball cap and orange reflective sunglasses with […]

By Coburn Palmer | 8y ago

‘Empire’ Spoilers: Season 2 Premiere Brings Fierce Family Battle Over Empire Entertainment

Empire spoilers for the Season 2 premiere airing Wednesday night on Fox tease that viewers have quite the wild ride ahead of them. Everybody was left hanging with a fantastic Season 1 finale last spring, and things kick back into gear again on September 23. What can viewers expect? The Season 2 premiere is titled […]

By Stacy Carey | 8y ago

Sean Penn, Fed Up With Domestic Violence Rumors, Sues Lee Daniels For Defamation

Sean Penn has taken deep offense to being called a wife beater. Lee Daniels, creator of Empire, maligned his name. Penn is suing Daniels for $10 million for defamation of character. Apparently, rumors abounded in the 1980s that Sean Penn beat then-wife pop superstar Madonna. TMZ reports that several publications erroneously stated that Penn was […]

By Noelle Nicholas | 8y ago

Lee Daniels Controversy: Sean Penn Never Convicted Of Beating Madonna In 1980s

Lee Daniels thinks that everybody is judging Terrence Howard not because he has been convicted of domestic violence several times, but because he’s a victim of racism. This was revealed in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter last week. “That poor boy, [Terrence] ain’t done nothing different than Marlon Brando or Sean Penn, and all […]

By Daryl Deino | 8y ago

Sean Penn Sues Lee Daniels Over ‘Reckless And Malicious’ Comments

Actor Sean Penn reportedly filed a lawsuit against Empire co-creator Lee Daniels for $10 million. Sean Penn Sues Lee Daniels — I DON’T Hit Women http://t.co/DNZTLOnkYD — TMZ (@TMZ) September 22, 2015 TMZ reports that the Gangster Squad actor targeted comments made by Lee Daniels during an interview, in which he referenced Sean Penn when […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

‘Empire’ Season 2: Chris Rock To Play A Cannibal? Plus Behind-The-Scenes Drama On The Fox Hit

The new season of Empire is set to take the show to a whole new level. In an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that along with all the unexpected twists and turns fans have come to expect in the hit drama, season two will feature Chris Rock as a prison cannibal. According to […]

By Perry Carpenter | 8y ago

‘Empire’ Season 2 Adds ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Alum, New Promo Features New Music [Watch]

A new love interest is on the way for Empire’s Becky, played by Gabourey Sidibe. According to Variety, Mo McRae has been cast in a role in the second season of the hit drama, with his character having his eyes set on Becky. McRae will be playing J-Poppa in the new season of the hit […]

By Perry Carpenter | 8y ago

Michelle Ghent-Terrence Howard Settlement Agreement Tossed By Judge, Says ‘Empire’ Actor Was Blackmailed Into Signing Papers

Terrence Howard’s divorce settlement with second wife, Michelle Ghent, was overturned by a judge on Monday, citing evidence that the Empire actor was blackmailed into signing the agreement. As the Inquisitr previously reported, Terrence Howard has been in a heated settlement battle with Ghent for some time now, and Ghent even sued Howard for assault, […]

By Jean Mendoza | 8y ago

Terrence Howard And Mira Pak Secretly Divorced Before Their Son Was Born [Video]

Terrence Howard is reportedly divorced from his ex-wife, Mira Pak. The shocking news of his divorce from Pak came out during the closing arguments during the trial regarding the lawsuit involving his second wife, Michelle Ghent. Mira Pak and Terrence have a newborn son together, making the news of their terminated nuptials even more shocking. […]

By Maat van Uitert | 8y ago

Terrence Howard, Mira Pak Secret Divorce Revealed During ‘Empire’ Actor’s Legal Battle With Second Ex-Wife [Video]

Terrence Howard and Mira Pak are divorced. Terrence has been in the midst of a legal battle with Michelle Ghent, his second wife. But now it’s been revealed that Howard’s marriage to Mira ended on July 27, reported the New York Daily News. Pak decided to divorce Terrence in March 2015. At that time, the […]

By Joanne Eglash | 8y ago

‘Empire’ Season 2 — Everything We Know So Far, Plus Is Cookie Getting A Spin-off?

Following a first season filled with drama, a slew of guest stars, and quite a few noteworthy events, the second season of Empire is sure to be just as thrilling. That being said, what can fans expect to unfold in the new season? Just like last season, Season 2 of Empire is set to feature […]

By Perry Carpenter | 8y ago

Terrence Howard, Mira Pak Secretly Divorce As ‘Empire’ Star Battles 2nd Ex-Wife Over Extortion Allegations [Video]

Terrence Howard and Mira Pak split last year. And now, Terrence’s complicated history of relationships has a new layer, with the news that even as Howard battles in court with his second wife, his third wife, Mira Pak, went through with the process of divorcing him, reported MSN. Terrence’s and Mira’s son, Qirin, was born […]

By Joanne Eglash | 8y ago

Terrence Howard & Mira Pak Divorce: ‘Empire’ Actor Ends Marriage, ‘Secret’ Divorce Revealed In Court

Terrence Howard and Mira Pak have split. According to the New York Daily News, Empire actor Terrence Howard and his third wife decided to end their marriage earlier this year, but chose to do so privately. The news came out during a recent court appearance involving Howard and his second wife, Michelle Ghent, who had […]

By Effie Orfanides | 8y ago

Terrence Howard And Mira Pak End Marriage In Secret: ‘Empire’ Actor Has Split Revealed In Court

Terrence Howard and Mira Pak have ended their marriage just three months after she gave birth to their son. Howard revealed the split when he was on the stand in court proceedings involving his second wife, Michelle Ghent. He divorced her two years ago, but she is still fighting for money from the Empire star. […]

By Regina Avalos | 8y ago

Terrence Howard Cries In Court – Says Wife Threatened To Release Damaging Medical Information To Usurp Divorce Settlement

Actor Terrence Howard cried in front of the judge while in the witness stand. He was describing how his wife threatened to release potentially damaging medical information about him to get a divorce settlement. Attempting to explain how he had signed the divorce settlement in 2012 under “extreme duress,” Terrence Howard broke down. According to […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Terrence Howard: ‘Empire’ Star Sued By Ex-Wife For Assault And Defamation

Terrence Howard’s TV show Empire is known to have a lot of drama, but now, the drama is following him in real life. According to reports from different news outlets, Terrence is being sued by his ex-wife, Michelle Ghent, for defamation, emotional distress, and assault. Ghent alleges that Howard assaulted her when they were on […]

By Jean Mendoza | 8y ago

‘Empire’ Season 2 Promises To Be An Ab-tastic Joyride

Fans of Fox’s runaway hit Empire are waiting with baited breath for the show’s second season premiere, but Empire co-creator Lee Daniels promises the wait will be more than worth it. Jussie Smollett (Jamal) told E! Online that Season 1 would look like The Brady Bunch compared to Season 2. So if you thought Empire’s […]

By Amarie Campbell | 8y ago

Chris Rock On ‘Empire’: Actor To Play Prison Inmate In Season 2

Chris Rock is heading to Empire— as a prison inmate? That’s right! The Top Five actor will be featured in the second season of the hit Fox series as an incarcerated criminal. Empire co-creator Lee Daniels confirmed the news on Twitter and Instagram with pictures and videos from the first two days of shooting. Earlier […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

Terrence Howard Welcomes Baby Boy With Wife Mira

Things just keep on getting better and better for Terrence Howard. The Empire star just welcomed a baby boy with his wife, Miranda Pak. Although we’re just learning this news now, according to E!, the actor and his wife welcomed his son, Qirin Love, four weeks ago. There’s a reason behind Howard’s son’s name. The […]

By Niki Cruz | 8y ago

‘Wayward Pines’: Terrence Howard Is Chilling In ‘Twin Peaks’-Like TV Series Premiering Tonight On Fox

Wayward Pines: Where Paradise Is Home’s season premiere airs tonight on FOX. The highly anticipated TV mini-series is produced by FX Productions and is written by Chad Hodge. It is based on Pines: The Wayward Pines Trilogy books by Blake Crouch. The cast includes Matt Dillon as Ethan Burke, Terrence Howard as Sheriff Pope, Carla […]

By Traciy Reyes | 8y ago

Terrence Howard Says Ex-Wife Is Extorting Him Over Nude Pictures

Terrence Howard says his ex-wife is extorting him, according to TMZ. Michelle Ghent is allegedly blackmailing Terrence by threatening to show nude photos and videos of her ex-husband to the world. The Empire actor is already paying Ghent $5,800 a month, even though they were married only one year. She is threatening to blackmail him […]

By Margaret Minnicks | 8y ago

Avalanche Of Lawsuits Hits Hollywood: Kuwaiti Says Disney Stole Frozen

A Kuwaiti woman is the latest person to cry foul over a hot Hollywood property. According to Time Magazine, Muneefa Abdullah has filed a federal lawsuit claiming the hit film Frozen stole plot points from her 2007 short story “The Snow Princess” which was featured in her book, New Fairy Tales. In promotional material for […]

By Erin Staley | 8y ago

Terrence Howard’s Ex-Wife Is A Real Life ‘Cookie,’ She Is Demanding Part Of His ‘Empire’ Paycheck

Terrence Howard, the 46 year-old star of the hit show Empire, is finding himself in a real-life situation that vaguely mirrors the script on his new show. Howard’s ex-wife Michelle Ghent is demanding that she be paid part of the wages he has made while working on Empire. The Daily Mail reports that Ghent is […]

By Sarah Eckman | 8y ago

‘Empire’ Spawns Legal Brawl Over Show Name

Empire has been a mega hit for Fox, but it hasn’t been without it’s share of troubles. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news this morning that Fox filed a lawsuit against Empire Distribution Inc., a California record label. Before you cry foul over the lawsuit, know that Fox isn’t the aggressor, and this is a […]

By Erin Staley | 8y ago

‘Empire’s Terrence Howard Takes On Role In New FOX Drama

As Empire‘s first season closes, it seems that FOX has given Terrence Howard another part in a possible hit TV series. As many may know, Terrence has the keen ability to be typecast into a certain character. Confirmingly, no matter the role or movie, Howard always uses the same voice and tone for each one. […]

By Antonio J. Newell | 8y ago

‘Empire’ Spoilers, Renewal News: What Can Fans Expect As Season 1 Wraps?

The finale of Season 1 of Empire airs Wednesday night on Fox and it’s shaping up to be one wild episode. The show has taken television by storm this season and while fans aren’t ready to say goodbye yet, they are definitely embracing every crazy moment along the way. What Empire spoilers are available for […]

By Stacy Carey | 8y ago

Terrence Howard And Taraji P. Henson At Odds Over ‘N***a’ On ‘Empire’

It’s no secret that Empire stars like Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson are currently a part of one of network television’s biggest hits — the show took in a massive 14.7 million viewers on its last episode and is expected to snag even more for its Wednesday season finalé. With an audience that wide, […]

By Zachary Volkert | 8y ago

Terrence Howard Does His Best To Explain His Oscar Meltdown

One of the big stories to come out of the Oscars was Terrence Howard’s extremely emotional speech. It was a moment that seemed to go on for far too long, as he spoke about the film nominees for Best Picture. While he bewildered audience members and viewers, it made for terrific gossip the day after […]

By Niki Cruz | 8y ago

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