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Jussie Smollett 'Attacker' Abel Working with Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s Trainer

Published: 06/02/2019

Unlike Jussie Smollett, at least one of his alleged "attackers" is seeing his career on the upswing ... Abel Osundairo is now training with one of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s trainers. We're told Abel met Nate "The Snake" Jones through a well-connected boxing family in Chicago and they recently met up…

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Jussie Smollett's Infamous Rope From Alleged Attack Surfaces in Photo

Published: 05/31/2019

This is the rope Jussie Smollett says his "attackers" wrapped around his neck on a cold Chicago night. Prosecutors just released a slew of evidence from its investigation that led to 16 criminal charges against the former "Empire" star and then an abrupt dismissal of all charges. TMZ broke the…

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Jussie Smollett's 'Attackers' Had Gun, Ammo Seized During Raid

Published: 05/30/2019

5/31 8:00 AM PT -- According to the investigation files ... when cops showed Smollett photos of the Osundairo brothers, presented as his alleged attackers, he replied it can't be them because "They are black as sin." He also confirmed he knew the men and their relationship was good, saying ...…

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Trump Implies Smollett Case Was a Hate Crime Against 'MAGA Country'

Published: 05/25/2019

President Trump is back to bashing Jussie Smollett and his criminal case in Chicago -- this time insinuating the real hate crime was against him and his supporters. DT took to Twitter Saturday, and seemingly out of nowhere ... he brought up the Smollett case again, saying that on top of great…

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'Empire' To End After Season 6, Still 'No Plans' for Jussie Smollett

Published: 05/13/2019

Jussie Smollett won't be the only "Empire" actor who'll soon be out of a job -- 'cause the next season is going to be the show's last ... and the chances of him coming back for it continue to be slim. FOX announced early Monday morning in its Upfront conference call that the network was canceling…

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R. Kelly In Court Challenging Sex Tape, Avenatti and Kim Foxx

Published: 05/07/2019

9:55 AM PT -- R. Kelly's publicist, Darrell Johnson, tells us, "Mr. Kelly steadfastly proclaims his innocence and looks forward to a speedy trial. Again, the state has failed to bring forth any proof concerning the sex tape, while claiming there was wrong doing!" 7:55 AM PT -- R. Kelly's lawyers…

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Jussie Smollett's 'Empire' Costars Want Him Back Despite Fox's Decision

Published: 05/06/2019

Jussie Smollett's "Empire" costars aren't satisfied with Fox's plan to keep the actor's character off the upcoming season and are lobbying network execs to bring him back full-time. Sources on the show tell us cast members -- including Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard -- feel Jussie deserves a…

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'Empire' Renewed for Season 6 But Jussie Smollett is Out

Published: 04/30/2019

The good news for "Empire" fans ... the show is coming back for Season 6. The bad news for Jussie Smollett -- he's not coming back. Fox just issued the following statement ... "By mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension to Jussie Smollett's option for season 6, but at this time…

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State's Attorney Kim Foxx Subpoenaed Over Jussie Smollett Case

Published: 04/28/2019

Kim Foxx, Chicago's top prosecutor, has just been subpoenaed to appear at a court hearing regarding her handling of the Jussie Smollett "attack." The State's Attorney was hit with the subpoena by a retired appellate judge who is seeking the appointment of a special prosecutor to look into how Kim…

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Donald Trump Calls Jussie Smollett '3rd Rate Actor,' Says Case a 'Disgrace'

Published: 04/27/2019

Donald Trump unloaded on Jussie Smollett and Chicago prosecutors who dropped criminal charges against him ... essentially calling Jussie a loser. Trump riled up his base Saturday night at a Wisconsin rally and talked about his perceived mission to make America great again. Other than a tweet, it's…

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Jussie Smollett Puts Family to Work, Helping Him Move to New Home

Published: 04/26/2019

Jussie Smollett's got a lot of baggage, so he's enlisted his brother to help him load it up and move it out ... to a new pad, that is. The embattled "Empire" star's baby bro, Jake, got down and dirty Thursday to help Jussie move out of his Studio City crib and into a new home. You can also see a…

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Jussie Smollett Hanging with 'Empire' Exec, Signs Point to Him Returning

Published: 04/25/2019

Jussie Smollett might have secured his return to "Empire" -- despite ongoing controversy over the alleged Chicago "attack" -- when he kicked it in NYC with a pretty powerful show exec. TMZ got this video of the actor leaving lunch at a Lafayette restaurant Wednesday, and he told us he was feeling…

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