Month: March 2016

  • Trai Byers Wants To Leave ‘Empire’? Say It Isn’t So!

    Empire fans got a bit of a scare this week when a rumor that actor Trai Byers wanted to leave Empire. NY Post‘s Page Six reported that Byers, who plays Andre Lyon, was exhibiting “diva” behavior, and was upset that Andre wasn’t getting much screentime. Like Andre, Byers is an Ivy League-educated actor. “He feels that he studied at Yale and he’s a ‘true thespian,” a source told Page Six. “At first, being on ‘Empire’ was major for him. But he feels his character is not as important this season, and he hates not being the star.”

    But Byers responded on Instagram saying that’s not at all the case. He posted a photo to his IG account with a lengthy caption explaining the situation. Here it is, in his own words:
    I don’t normally spend my time dispelling rumors, but there is something I’d like to address. I have nothing but love and respect for “Empire” and all who are involved on the show. I have a fabulous relationship with FOX, and hold myself to the highest standards professionally. How could I think of demanding something larger than Andre, where I get to express a man with Bipolar disorder, who is on a spiritual journey to find his identity? I’m so proud, so happy, and so lucky to be a part of this cast. This show has started my career. See you in Season Three!
    A photo posted by Trai Byers (@traibyers) on Mar 3, 2016 at 6:06pm PST

    I don’t normally spend my time dispelling rumors, but there is something I’d like to address. I have nothing but love and respect for “Empire” and all who are involved on the show. I have a fabulous relationship with FOX, and hold myself to the highest standards professionally. How could I think of demanding something larger than Andre, where I get to express a man with Bipolar disorder, who is on a spiritual journey to find his identity? I’m so proud, so happy, and so lucky to be a part of this cast. This show has started my career. See you in Season Three!

    Byers is engaged to Empire co-star Grace Gealey. So rest assured, Andre Lyon is here to stay for the rest of Season 2 and we’ll see him in Season 3! Whew.

  • Do You Know These Empire Fox Logos?

    Do You Know These Empire Fox Logos?

    empire fox
    Empire Fox
  • What Animal Are You Like When You’re Angry?

    What Animal Are You Like When You’re Angry?

    What Animal Are You Like When You're Angry Quiz
    What Animal Are You Like When You’re Angry Quiz

  • Which Witch Are You?

    Which Witch Are You?

    which witch are you
    Which Witch Are You?

  • Are You An Idealist, Realist, Or Surrealist?

    Are You An Idealist, Realist, Or Surrealist?

    Idealist Realist Or Surrealist Quiz
    Idealist Realist Or Surrealist Quiz

  • A Psychologist Says That There Are 4 Personality Types in Reference to 4 Colors. Which Color Are You?

    A Psychologist Says That There Are 4 Personality Types in Reference to 4 Colors. Which Color Are You?

    Which Color Are You?
    Which Color Are You?

  • False Alarm: Trai Byers Fired From Empire

    False Alarm: Trai Byers Fired From Empire

    False Alarm: Trai Byers Fired From Empire

    On Thursday morning, Media Take Out reported that actor Trai Byers–who plays Andre Lyon on ‘Empire’–wanted to quit the show.  The article suggested that Byers believed that playing Andre was beneath him as a “true thespian” that studied at Yale.

    Trai Byers Dispels Media Take Out Rumors

    After reading the story many die hard Empire fans attempted to confirm the news, searching “Trai Byers fired from Empire” via Google, just to find the identical story on Page Six.

    If you are anything like me, you were highly upset at this point.  With less than a month before Empire returns we find out that Jamal and Hakeem would no longer have their big brother.
    Then Trai Byers posted the following message via Instagram, explaining that he has nothing but love for Empire and he is proud to be a part of the cast.  “This show started my career.  See you in Season Three!”

    I don’t normally spend my time dispelling rumors, but there is something I’d like to address. I have nothing but love and respect for “Empire” and all who are involved on the show. I have a fabulous relationship with FOX, and hold myself to the highest standards professionally. How could I think of demanding something larger than Andre, where I get to express a man with Bipolar disorder, who is on a spiritual journey to find his identity? I’m so proud, so happy, and so lucky to be a part of this cast. This show has started my career. See you in Season Three!
    A photo posted by Trai Byers (@traibyers) on Mar 3, 2016 at 6:06pm PST

    Trai Byers’ wife, Grace Gealey reposted Trai’s Instagram post helping to spread the word that Byers isn’t going anywhere!

    Trai Byers Singing

    Trai Byers’ wife is one lucky lady! Not only does Trai have amazing acting skills he can sing too! 
    The following video shows Trai Byers singing:
  • Which Empire Fox Character Were You in Your Past Life?

    Which Empire Fox Character Were You in Your Past Life?

    Empire Fox Quiz
    Empire Fox Quiz
  • Glennis Grace Empire

    Glennis Grace Empire

    Glennis Grace Empire

    Glennis Grace, Empire’s leading lady in the Netherlands, does a wonderful job in her version of the song:
    In a video somewhat similar to Jamal Lyon’s Pepsi commercial, Grace shows off her amazing voice forcing tears:
    It is becoming rather difficult to refer to the song as Jussie Smollett’s or Jamal Lyon’s as Glennis Grace has performed the track a countless amount of times! Here she is performing it live:
    Glennis Grace was born on June 19, 1978 in the Netherlands.  In 2005, she won the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in the Netherlands with her song ‘My Impossible Dream‘ yet she did not advance to the semifinals.
    The award-winning singer won over a large amount of fans by paying homage to Whitney Houston.  Grace was discovered after winning a Dutch TV talent show where she performed Houston’s “One Moment In Time.”
    Here’s Grace paying tribute to Whitney Houston, performing ‘I Will Always Love You’ at the Heineken Music Hall:
    Glennis Grace pulled a Laura Calleros at Amsterdam Central as she drew a large crowd with her performance of Too Much Love Will Kill You:
    Laura Empire Fox

    Finally, Glennis Grace pulled a Skye Summers aka Alicia Keys with a powerful performance of Empire State of Mind:

  • Cuba Gooding, Jr. Empire

    Cuba Gooding, Jr. Empire

    Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s Empire character, Dwayne Puma Robinson, is a former songwriter who is very interested in Cookie Lyon!

    Cuba Gooding, Jr. Empire
    Cuba Gooding, Jr. Empire
    When we meet Puma he is a horse rider who has retired from songwriting.  Cookie finds Puma on a beautiful ranch and it is clear that the two share a romantic past.  Cookie doesn’t have time for it though, she was too focused on convincing him to write a song for Jamal.
    Let’s explore some of Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s recent role which has received wonderful reviews.

    Cuba Gooding, Jr. O.J. Simpson Movie

    If there’s one person that secures high profile roles on a consistent basis, it’s Cuba Gooding, Jr. O.J. Simpson’s movie, American Crime Story, premiered on February 2, 2016.  

    Cuba Gooding Jr OJ Simpson Movie
    Cuba Gooding Jr OJ Simpson Movie

    Cuba Gooding Jr OJ Simpson Movie
    Cuba Gooding Jr OJ Simpson Movie

    The film is based on the O.J. Simpson murder trial and Cuba Gooding, Jr. does a fascinating job.  O.J. Simpson believes that Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s head is too small to play him yet fans of the show have not complained.
    Cuba Gooding, Jr. also appeared in Lee Daniels’ 2013 film ‘The Butler’.  More recently Cuba Gooding, Jr. was featured in the 2014 film ‘Freedom’:

    Cuba Gooding, Jr. Net Worth

    Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s net worth is currently $15 million.

    How Old is Cuba Gooding, Jr.?

    So how old is Cuba Gooding, Jr.? It seems like the talented actor has been around forever!
    Cuba Gooding, Jr. is currently 48 years old.