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Associated PressChicago police: 2 questioned in Smollett attack are suspects
CHICAGO (AP) — The investigation into "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's account of being beaten in a racist, anti-gay attack took another turn Friday when Chicago police said two men who had been questioned about the attack had been arrested on suspicion of a crime.
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Kendall Jenner Bites Into A Croc And Rubik's Cube In Odd Game
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Pink Hurt Herself Slashing Husband Carey Hart's Tires Over Thanksgiving
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Eliza Dushku Expecting First Child With Husband Peter Palandjian
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Yvette Nicole Brown is tired of white women asking her if she works at Target
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Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom Make Reported Engagement Announcement On Instagram
The image below appears to show Perry sporting a sparkler on what many fansbelieve is her ring finger
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The Rock melts hearts with tribute to his '#1 valentine' — his 17-year-old daughter
Dwayne Johnson flew to Miami to spend the day with the oldest of his three daughters.
- Evening Standard
Miley Cyrus shares adorable new wedding photos with Liam Hemsworth for Valentine's Day
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are engaged — see her pink, flower-inspired ring
The pop star showed off her new engagement ring, which features a pink stone surrounded by petal-like diamonds.
- Entertainment Tonight
Ben Affleck Explains His Reason for Retiring as Batman
The 46-year-old actor appeared on Thursday’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.'
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Transgender YouTube Personality Furry Potato Shot Outside Los Angeles Synagogue
Transgender YouTuber "Furry Potato" was shot in the leg by a security guard onThursday while livestreaming outside a Jewish synagogue and high school in LosAngeles, police said
- People
Ja Rule Wants to Put on Another Music Festival After Infamous Fyre Fail: 'I Have Plans'
Ja Rule Wants to Put on Another Music Festival After Fyre Fail
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Tatum O’Neal Wishes Dad Ryan a Happy Valentine’s Day as He Continues to Suffer from Poor Health
Tatum O’Neal Wishes Dad Ryan a Happy Valentine’s Day as He Battles Poor Health
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Tommy Lee Marries Social Media Star Brittany Furlan: 'We Did It!'
Tommy Lee Marries Social Media Star Brittany Furlan
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Fox Says Jussie Smollett Staying on ‘Empire'; Chicago PD Rejects Hoax Reports
The Chicago Police Department rejected two news reports Thursday that said investigators believe the attack reported by Jussie Smollett may have been staged. Meanwhile, Fox denied that Smollett was being written off “Empire.”The hoax reports originated with two Chicago stations, one of which raised the possibility that Smollett staged the attack with two men to avoid being written off the show.“Multiple sources tell @ABC7Chicago Eyewitness News Jussie Smollet and the 2 men who are being questioned by police staged the attack — allegedly because his character was being written out of the show Empire,” the affiliate’s reporter, Rob Elgas, tweeted.Meanwhile, CBS Chicago reported Thursday that police raided the home of two persons of interest in the case on Wednesday night. The site said they are brothers of Nigerian descent who appeared as extras on Smollett’s show, “Empire.” The mens’ attorney, Gloria Schmidt, said they both know Smollett, CBS Chicago reported.Also Read: Chicago PD Identifies Persons of Interest in Jussie Smollett Attack InvestigationSchmidt did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday. Fox did not immediately respond to request for comment about whether the two men appeared on “Empire.”“Media reports about the Empire incident being a hoax are unconfirmed by case detectives,” Chicago PD tweeted Thursday. “Supt Eddie Johnson has contacted @ABC7Chicago to state on the record that we have no evidence to support their reporting and their supposed CPD sources are uninformed and inaccurate.”20th Century Fox Television and Fox Entertainment added: “The idea that Jussie Smollett has been, or would be, written off of EMPIRE is patently ridiculous. He remains a core player on this very successful series and we continue to stand behind him.”And Smollet’s rep, Pamela Sharp, told TheWrap: “Jussie is NOT being written off Empire. Today Jussie did answer routine followup questions for Chicago Police Department and continues to cooperate.”Also Read: Jussie Smollett Has Been 'Doubly Victimized' by 'Media Industry and Broader Culture,' GLAAD SaysAccording to De Mar, the men left for Nigeria the day of the attack. De Mar also posted a search warrant receipt, which shows police took bleach, shoes and a laptop.Twitter sleuths and some news organizations began floating theories that Smollett had faked the attack within days of him reporting it. He said two men beat him while shouting racist and homophobic slurs and referencing “MAGA.” Police said they had no reason to doubt him, but a public disagreement mounted between police and Smollett when he initially declined to hand over his phone. Officers wanted it to confirm that he was speaking to his manager during the attack.Smollett handed over his phone records this week.In a statement Tuesday, before the news reports with hoax speculation, GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said Smollett had been “doubly victimized” — first in the attack, and then later by “speculation” about the incident from the media.This information is according to family who says home was ransacked. I asked family why they think police picked the two brothers up for questioning and they replied by saying the men left for Nigeria the day of the attack. @cbschicago— Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) February 14, 2019Read original story Fox Says Jussie Smollett Staying on ‘Empire'; Chicago PD Rejects Hoax Reports At TheWrap
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FBI reportedly investigating Ryan Adams's communication with underage fan
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Tom Hanks, Colin Powell and others thank Gary Sinise for his support of veterans in star-studded, heartwarming video
The people at the charitable Gary Sinise Foundation created a video as a surprise for the "Forrest Gump" actor.
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Kanye West Surprised Kim Kardashian With Kenny G For Valentine’s Day
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R. Kelly reportedly under investigation over unearthed sex tape with a minor
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Kanye West has Kenny G serenade Kim Kardashian on Valentine's Day — and how other stars are marking love day
Love is in the air this this Valentine's Day, especially in Hollywood.
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Child actor turned 'Riverdale' star Cole Sprouse says he felt a 'constant pressure' to provide for his family
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Lea Michele Asked Ryan Murphy to Officiate Her Wedding
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Robert Rodriguez knew a star was born when he cast Lady Gaga in her first film
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Mandy Moore breaks her silence after accusing ex-husband Ryan Adams of emotional abuse: 'Speaking your truth can be painful'
Mandy Moore has no regrets about speaking out against her ex-husband, Ryan Adams.
