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Jussie Smollett and the Court of Public Opinion

 This story is exceedingly abnormal, and it’s drawing the worst out of many of us, but it doesn’t speak for us either. By Craig Jenkins
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Abducted in Plain Sight’s Jan Broberg on Why She Forgave Her Parents

 “The reality is that my parents were victims too, and this man was just a master manipulator.” By Maria Elena Fernandez
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All Your Questions About R. Kelly’s Indictment, Answered

 He’s now been charged with ten counts of felony aggravated criminal sex abuse. By Natalie Hope McDonald
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What Empire Might Look Like Without Jussie Smollett

 If the series must move forward without Smollett, writing out his character Jamal Lyon wouldn’t be hard, but it would be a major loss. By Starrene Rhett Rocque

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  1. the r kelly case
    Judge Sets $1 Million Bond for R. Kelly After Underage Sex Abuse Charges He must also surrender his passport and not contact anyone younger than 18.
  2. rip
    Singin’ in the Rain Director Stanley Donen Dead at 94 He’s known for his frequent collaborations with Gene Kelly.
  4. the industry
    Jussie Smollett’s Empire Character Might Be Recast The show is reportedly weighing many options.
  5. the royals
    Prepare Yourself for Another Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Lifetime Movie We shall curtsy to this great marketing.
  6. on comedy
    Amy Schumer Forced to Cancel Comedy Tour Due to Ongoing Pregnancy Complications “I hate letting people down and I love stand-up and money!”
  7. last night on late night
    Bill Maher Knows Fox News Will Feast on This Jussie Smollett Story for Years “It proves their stupid theory that racism is a hoax.”
  9. awards season
    Elementary, My Dear Holmes & Watson, You’re the Worst Film of the Year The Razzies have spoken.
  10. bachelor nation
    Will You Accept This New Pop Song From The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood? It was created for the right reasons.
  11. lgbtq
    Ellen Page Says Hollywood Pressured Her to Stay in the Closet “I was distinctly told, by people in the industry, when I started to become known: ‘People cannot know you’re gay.’ ”
  12. accidents
    A Killing Eve Scene Legitimately Almost Killed Jodie Comer “I was full-on crying.”
  13. oscars 2019
    The 15 Actors Nominated by the Academy for Their Very First Performances Only 15 actors have been nominated for their first-ever acting performances. What, if anything, do they have in common?
  14. the industry
    Russian Doll’s Leslye Headland Scores Will Ferrell’s Upcoming FIFA Scandal Movie Ferrell will reportedly play corrupt soccer exec turned FBI informant Chuck Blazer.
  15. the law
    Attorney Shares Disturbing Details of R. Kelly Sex Abuse Video Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti said the video is a “break” in the case.
  16. rip
    Comedian Brody Stevens Dead at 48 Stevens was mourned by the L.A. comedy community on Friday.
  17. the industry
    Wynonna Earp’s Future Is Suddenly in Limbo As worries swirl about studio money problems, showrunner Emily Andras has a message for fans: “The story’s not over.”
  18. there be monsters
    John Krasinski Officially Directing A Quiet Place 2, and There Better Be Socks Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe are all in talks to return.
  19. award season
    Where to Stream This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Movies Catch up before Sunday’s ceremony.
  20. adaptations
    Yorgos Lanthimos Will Turn to Crime for His Next Movie, Pop. 1280 So how can Rachel Weisz fit into this?
  21. oscars 2019
    Judging the Oscar Shorts: The Good, the Grisly, and Our Picks to Win There’s at least one genuine masterpiece in the 15 nominated films, and … a lot of child murder.
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