EMPIRE Season 2: Fox Releases the First Promo

With just nine weeks until EMPIRE season 2 launches, Fox released the first promo for the breakout hit’s sophomore season. In the (short) tease, viewers get a hint of new music, a trendy new hashtag (#FreeLucious), and Cookie visiting Lucious in jail. Check it out… [youtube]https://youtu.be/Js-_pJuQ5zg[/youtube] EMPIRE returns Wednesday, September 23rd at 9 PM on […]

EMPIRE: Andre Royo to Recur

Andre Royo is joining the EMPIRE. A rep for the show has confirmed that Royo will recur in the upcoming second season as Thirsty Rawlings, a lawyer who impresses Lucious. (As you may recall, Lucious ended the season in jail.) Royo — who is best known for his role on THE WIRE — recently appeared […]

EMPIRE: Marisa Tomei to Recur

Marisa Tomei will recur on EMPIRE’s upcoming second season, a rep for the show has confirmed. According to Deadline (who was first to report the news), Tomei will play Mimi Whiteman, a “demanding venture capitalist who becomes involved in Lyon family drama. A Forbes list billionairess, Mimi is a lover of hip hop music, social trends, high-end fashion […]

EMPIRE: Watch the Cast Perform ‘No Apologies,’ ‘Drip Drop,’ and ‘You’re So Beautiful’ at the BET Awards

The cast of EMPIRE hit the BET Awards stage on Sunday night to perform a medley of season 1 hits. And if, somehow, the show’s catchy songs had managed to get out of your head, odds are good this performance will put them back in there for another few weeks. (And on a more meaningful […]

Fox Teases Upcoming Seasons of EMPIRE, BONES, SLEEPY HOLLOW, and More

In addition to Fox announcing the premiere dates for its fall shows, the network also teased what’s in store for its new and returning shows. Here’s the teases the network offered up about EMPIRE, GOTHAM, BONES, SLEEPY HOLLOW, and more…

EMPIRE Season 2 Premiere: Taraji P. Henson Tweets Out Return Date

EMPIRE will return on Wednesday, September 23rd, series star Taraji P. Henson (Cookie) tweeted out. (Reps for the show have not replied to a request for comment.) Hello! September 23 #Empire season ✌🏾️💋💋💋 https://t.co/NWr7SmWk8a — Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) May 29, 2015 The date lines up with Fox’s proposed plan: earlier this month, Fox bosses […]

EMPIRE: Danny Strong, Jussie Smollett, and Yazz Preview the Season 1 Finale, Look to Season 2

Hey EMPIRE fans! The highly successful, whirlwind first season comes to an end on Wednesday, March 18th (8-10 ET on FOX), and we were able to ask co-creator Danny Strong and actors Jussie Smollett (Jamal) and Yazz (Hakeem) some questions on recent conference calls. Read on to find out how they feel about the upcoming […]

EMPIRE: Watch Jussie Smollett and Yazz Perform ‘No Apologies’ on AMERICAN IDOL

EMPIRE’s first soundtrack was released this week, and to help promote the release, series stars Jussie Smollett (Jamal) and Yazz (Hakeem) performed “No Apologies” during Thursday’s episode of AMERICAN IDOL. And, naturally, it was amazing. Miss the performance? (Or simply want to rewatch it?) Check it out… [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpHJ73bSug8[/youtube] So great, right? Follow @GiveMeMyRemote and @marisaroffman […]

EMPIRE: Jennifer Hudson and Rita Ora to Guest Star

EMPIRE is adding a few more high profile guest stars to its already-impressive guest star list: Jennifer Hudson and Rita Ora will appear on the Fox hit, a rep for the show has confirmed. E! was first to report the casting, and notes there is no word yet on who the women will be playing. […]

EMPIRE, GOTHAM, and BROOKLYN NINE-NINE Score Early Fox Renewals

Fox handed out early renewals for its freshman dramas, EMPIRE and GOTHAM, as well as sophomore comedy, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE. Which renewal are you most excited for? Follow @GiveMeMyRemote and @marisaroffman on Twitter for the latest TV news. Connect with other TV fans on GIVE ME MY REMOTE’s official Facebook page. And be the first to […]

Fox Sets Premiere Dates for EMPIRE and AMERICAN IDOL

Fox has released its first set of midseason premiere dates. First on tap? The fantastic new series, EMPIRE, and the return of AMERICAN IDOL. Check out what Fox has to say about those debuts…

EMPIRE: Watch a New Teaser for the Terrence Howard-Taraji P. Henson Series

EMPIRE, the new Fox midseason musical drama, isn’t bowing for a few months, but every teaser gets me more and more excited to have this show in my life every week. Check out the latest promo for the series, which follows the exploits of a “king of hip-hop” (played by Terrence Howard) and his family, […]

EMPIRE: Courtney Love to Recur

EMPIRE has added another big-name guest star: Courtney Love. Fox has announced Love will play Elle Dallas, “a hard rock powerhouse, who is part of Empire Entertainment’s stable of artists.” Love is set to recur on the drama. Love joins previously announced guest stars Naomi Campbell, Cuba Gooding, Jr.,  Gabourey Sidibe, Derek Luke, and Judd […]

EMPIRE Books Naomi Campbell

Fox midseason drama, EMPIRE, has added Naomi Campbell, the network announced. Check out what Fox had to say about the casting…

Taraji P. Henson on PERSON OF INTEREST Fan Love, and Her New Show, EMPIRE Providing a ‘Role That Actors Wait a Lifetime For’

Taraji P. Henson has kept busy during her nearly two decades of acting — including an Oscar nomination for her role in THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON — but she admitted to me she’s still a little shocked by the sheer amount fan love she’s received from her time playing Joss Carter on CBS’ […]