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Month: May 2016
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UPDATE: Who Fell On Empire? Anika V. Rhonda Round 2
**UPDATE: September 21, 2016**If you watched the season 3 premiere episode of Empire then you saw that Rhonda fell! We couldn’t believe it!!
Rhonda Empire Fox Fall **UPDATE: July 18, 2016**
It looks like someone caught the Empire team filming and spotted Kaitlin Doubleday (Rhonda). That means Anika fell!?
Who Fell On Empire?
**UPDATE: July 13, 2016**
According to Unreality TV, Rhonda is the one who falls and loses her life. Show-runner, Ilene Chaiken, confirmed that either Anika or Rhonda won’t be a series regular in the show’s third season and it’s looking like Kaitlin Doubleday will no longer be on the show. Sorry Andre!
Fans around the world asked themselves, “Does Empire come on today?” before remembering that last week’s episode was the season 2 finale. Everyone I have spoken to is under the impression that Anika Calhoun is the one that falls off the ledge on the show.
When we met Boo Boo Kitty she was planning the rest of her life with Lucious. Two short season later and we may never see her again. I was just starting to believe that her and Cookie could maintain a relationship. What if Cookie was somehow involved with Anika getting thrown over the ledge!?
Who Fell On Empire We don’t see any of what Andre sees so just about anything could have happened. Cookie’s heart was broken after Lucious decides to marry Anika in order to keep her from being able to testify against him.While many people believe that Anika fell off the ledge on the show’s season finale, there are many reasons that it actually may be Rhonda. These days, spoilers ruin television and networks are well aware. To solve this problem many networks release false information about what will happen on a show.
Rhonda Anika Empire The show profits off its surprise factor so we can’t be surprised if something completely different goes down. Rhonda could be the one who dies on the show. The character received a substantial amount of attention throughout the season with the stair incident and now her ongoing battle with Anika. Do you think the show’s writers increased her screen-time because they knew she would soon be killed-off?Falling = Dying?Then there’s the fact that falling off a ledge doesn’t mean dying. Check out this article which describes 10 people who have survived falls from extreme heights. The individual who made the first spot on the list was a skydiver who fell 6000 feet without a parachute.He suffered a broken back, a cracked rib, bruised lung and several chipped teeth. He said landing was like being hit by a speeding truck.
Grace and KaitlinAnika and Rhonda may disagree on the show but in reality Grace Gealey and Kaitlin Doubleday maintain a strong friendship. The best part is the fact that they share the same man. Well kind of: Rhonda Lyon is Andre’s ride or die whereas Grace Gealey is Trai Byers’ wife in real life.The two also teamed up for the show’s collaboration with CoverGirl. How will one of them falling off the ledge impact the CoverGirl commercials and advertisements!? Will the one who dies just stop showing up in the ads?
Empire Fox CoverGirl I think the show’s writers think that we like watching people die. The truth is, we fell in love with the show for different reasons. The show’s amazing music and Cookie’s unforgettable one-liners in what did it for me.
Check out our 10 favorite Grace Kaitlin moments:
10. Kaitlin + Grace + Dubsmash I#breadmakesyoufat – @kaitlindday 🍞❤️A video posted by Grace Gealey (@gracegealey) on Mar 31, 2015 at 8:28pm PDT
9. Funny selfies with Trai aka AndreA photo posted by Kaitlin Doubleday (@kaitlindday) on Mar 18, 2015 at 8:34pm PDT8. Last shots with Trai.Cheers to the last shot! Thank you Season 2 Empire! See you all on March 30th❤️ (That was a rough shot) #Repost @kaitlindday with @repostapp. ・・・ Cheers to the very last shot of season 2 people!!!! We made it! 🍸A video posted by Grace Gealey (@gracegealey) on Mar 3, 2016 at 11:25pm PST7. When they team up with Cookie for selfies.
A photo posted by Kaitlin Doubleday (@kaitlindday) on Mar 11, 2015 at 9:00pm PDT6. Kaitlin and Grace set the standards when it comes to selfies.My bebe @gracegealey and I at the @cushnieetochs fashion show before the big premiere tomorrow! Can’t wait! #NYFWA photo posted by Kaitlin Doubleday (@kaitlindday) on Sep 11, 2015 at 1:52pm PDT
5. Kaitlin + Grace + Dubsmash IIA video posted by Kaitlin Doubleday (@kaitlindday) on Mar 31, 2015 at 8:26pm PDT4. When they #slay the #RedCarpetA photo posted by Kaitlin Doubleday (@kaitlindday) on Sep 12, 2015 at 3:17pm PDT3. In the words of Jamal Lyon…”You’re so beautiful!”Less than a month to go #EmpireSeason2A photo posted by Kaitlin Doubleday (@kaitlindday) on Aug 24, 2015 at 8:50am PDT2. We can’t get enough of their selfies.A photo posted by Grace Gealey (@gracegealey) on Mar 11, 2015 at 7:39pm PDT1. Kaitlin + Grace + Dubsmash III@gracegealey and I are missing the @empirefox premiere cause we are on set…and this is how we feelA video posted by Kaitlin Doubleday (@kaitlindday) on Sep 23, 2015 at 6:18pm PDTEmpire’s Season 2 finale was amazing to say the least. From Lucious’ troubled childhood to him and Anika getting married, there wasn’t a dull moment. We’ll go through each character in this recap.How could we recap the episode without discussing who fell off the ledge!? But first, let’s discuss Lucious and Anika finally getting married. The Wall Street Journal explains that the Lyon family’s wedding turned disastrous in the show’s Past Is Prologue episode.
Lucious Proposes To Anika Empire Season 1 Just when we thought we were gonna see Hakeem and Laura get married things get out of hand. TV Line explains that Anika gets served with a subpoena to testify againstDwightLucious. Boo Boo Kitty is actually served by a server who sprints out of the ceremony after delivering the documents.
As the waitress sprints out, Shyne (Xzibit) decides to punch someone in the face. Laura witnesses everything and decides that she doesn’t want to be a Lyon. Hakeem is devastated.The Lyon family must now figure out how to handle the Feds who are after Lucious again. Lucious has been spending a substantial amount of time with Thirsty Rawlings. As a result, he is starting to think like a lawyer: The music mogul decides to marry Anika so she won’t have to testify against him.Cookie is very upset yet Lucious believes that this is his only choice. Lucious and Anika have the most awkward wedding ever! As the two are walking out, Lucious tells Anika that he knows she pushed Rhonda.
Who Fell On Empire? Anika excuses herself to get some fresh air. She’s near a ledge and I thought she was gonna jump. All of a sudden, Rhonda reappears and the two start Round 2 of their boxing match.
Who Fell On Empire? The fight isn’t as good as Anika v. Cookie but it was definitely intense. Rhonda punches her in the face and shoves her head against a post. She says that Anika wanted her child to be the only heir and Anika responds, “Damn right!”Although we’ve known that Anika was the one who pushed Rhonda, this is the first time that she has confessed. Andre comes out and screams, “No!” Someone falls off the ledge but the camera was focused on Andre so we only get to hear their final scream.
Who Fell On Empire? Who do you think fell off the balcony? The following section will analyze both characters. We’ll share who we think went tumbling down and would love for you to share your thoughts i the comments section below.AnikaLee Daniels wouldn’t kill two babies in one season, would he? We’re just getting over Rhonda and Andre’s baby dying and we need a Lil’ Lyon on the show. We are still waiting for Lola to return!Lola’s mother, Olivia, was played by Raven Symone. We fell in love with Symone on The Cosby Show where her character’s name was also Olivia. If the show kills off another little one they’ll miss out on an opportunity to introduce a young character who can grow with the show, similar to the way that Symone grew with The Cosby Show.RhondaRhonda and Andre are the only two characters on the show who are married with a somewhat normal relationship. Before they were killing people and digging up their bodies, they were using bibs and looking to takeover the company.If the show kills off Rhonda Lyon, Andre will be devastated. First he loses a baby and now his wife!? Moreover, Rhonda is a major part of Andre’s life and without her his storyline would be boring, considering he can’t sing or rap.ConclusionWhile, the show could benefit from a Lil’ Lyon they could always just bring back Lola. Moreover, Fox’s hip-hop drama series shattered records in its first season without a baby Lyon. Rhonda and Andre have a solid relationship whereas no one wants Boo Boo Kitty. We think Anika went tumbling over that ledge. Do you agree? Please take the following poll and leave your thoughts in the comment section below. -
Decoding the Trailer: ‘Empire’ Season 2 Finale
How time flies! The Empire Season 2 finale is upon us and exciting this are happening. Will Jamal survive? Will Hakeem and Laura really get married? Did Anika seriously push Rhonda down the stairs so she could be carrying the one sole Lyon heir? And will Lucious and Cookie hook up again? Here’s hoping all will be revealed in Wednesday night’s finale.
- Freda is in jail. And when Lucious asks why she tried to shoot him, she says “You know why.” Ouch.
- There is an Anika and Rhonda cat fight. Rhonda punches Anika. I believe the only possible response to this is YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS.
- Cookie and Lucious make eyes at each other again. Duh.
- Lucious looks like he’s at Hakeem’s wedding. Or a fancy party.
- Anika sits on a ledge, threatening to jump. Jesus Christ.
- Hakeem looks handsome in a suit, walking down that aisle. Laura is wearing her wedding dress.
- Lucious tells Cookie, “We’re ride or die. I need you on this one.” What could he be talking about?
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Kelly Rowland New Group Chasing Destiny BET
Kelly Rowland New Group Chasing Destiny BET
Kelly Rowland chose the members of her new group. Gabby made it! The 19-year-old with those deep tones. Brienna made the group. She’s the talented singer that delivered Alicia Keys’ classic “If I Ain’t Got You.”
Kelly Rowland New Group Chasing Destiny BET Kristal was chosen. We didn’t think she would make it after Frank’s remarks about her weight. Ashly was chosen. Frank stated that there was something clean about her. Who can forget when she delivered Mary J. Blige’s “I’m Going Down.”
Finally, Shyann made the group. She performed “I Have Nothing” by Alyxx a few episodes ago. According to ESSENCE, Mathew Knowles has already challenged Kelly’s new group. Knowles also has a new group: Blushhh.Mathew KnowlesOn Mathew’s visit to the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the talent manager made it clear that he was ready for war. Blushhh is a bit different than Rowland’s group. Mathew describes Blushhh as TLC mixed with MC Lyte. The group is made up of two rappers and a singer whereas Kelly’s group is composed of all singers.Let’s take a look at Rowland’s Top 10 Instagram pics:10. A baby is God’s opinion that life should go on.9. Wink wink.#chillinwiththelilbigguyA photo posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on Dec 17, 2014 at 9:29pm PST8. When she wears the perfect shirt.
A photo posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on Oct 5, 2014 at 7:44pm PDT
7. Get it girl!6. #slay
5. Titan’s toes!
A photo posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on Nov 27, 2014 at 10:16am PST4. Before there was Chasing Destiny these three made history as Destiny’s Child.
A photo posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on Feb 3, 2013 at 6:27pm PST3. Beautiful family.2. A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty.A photo posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on Oct 6, 2014 at 10:40am PDT1. Serenity now.A photo posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on Jun 19, 2014 at 12:33pm PDT -
When Does The New Season Of Empire Start?
Empire season 3 returns on September 21, 2016!
Time doesn’t stop for anyone. Empire’s second season flew by! The sad news is that we’ll most likely have to wait until September 2016 for the show’s third season to start.
When Does The New Season Of Empire Start? Similar to this past season the show will most likely take a midseason break in December 2016 and return in March or April 2017.Top question after @empirefox‘s season finale: “When does season 2 start?” http://t.co/HyfCt7Ogx5 #GoogleTrends pic.twitter.com/zLNn5ri07N— Google (@google) March 20, 2015
The third season of the show will most likely include 22 episodes. Let’s take a look at the show’s Top 10 Instagram post:
10. When Cookie and Lucious took it to another level.
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Sep 25, 2015 at 5:00pm PDT9. United we stand. There’s nothing like seeing these three on the same side.
8. When we met Skye Summers. We loved her but this led to Jamal’s #FlipFlop issues.
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Nov 23, 2015 at 7:58pm PST7. When they picked up where they left off. The midseason break was far too long.
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Jan 7, 2016 at 6:27pm PST6. When Cookie told Jamal the meaning of his last name. Will Andre and Cookie ever have to prove their musical abilities to keep their last name?
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Mar 30, 2016 at 6:38pm PDT5. When Jamal and Hakeem made the song cry. Good People v. Chasing The Sky for Song of the Season.
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Apr 7, 2016 at 4:00pm PDT4. The season is just about over and we’re still wondering #WhoPushedRhonda
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Apr 15, 2016 at 2:29pm PDT3. When Lucious proved he was above the law. When Thirsty’s on your team impossible is nothing.
A video posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Sep 30, 2015 at 10:05pm PDT2. When Hakeem and Laura made us swoon. The two were meant for each other. Sorry Tiana.
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on May 16, 2016 at 10:43am PDT1. Fine, fierce and fearless. You can’t keep Cookie down!
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Best Time To Post On Instagram On Wednesday Case Study
Best Time To Post On Instagram On Wednesday Case Study
We recently published an article that outlined the best times to post on Instagram on Tuesdays. This article will focus on Wednesdays.Hubspot explains that the best time to post on IG on Wednesdays is 7:00 PM. The Huffington Post explains that Wednesday is the best day to post images.Latergramme conducted a study to determine when Instagram images receive the most love and discovered that 5 PM on Wednesdays was the absolute best time to post:
Best Time To Post On Instagram On Wednesday Similar to Tuesdays, Wednesdays can be a very stressful day of work/school for your followers. Medical Daily explains that midday Wednesday is when energy levels are at their lowest and stress levels are at their highest. This makes it very important to post images and videos that will cheer your fans up.
Case StudyIt’s important to seek advice from experts when you wish to achieve goals. When it comes to social media, look no further than Taraji P. Henson aka Cookie Lyon.Here are 10 of our favorite post from the talented actress. We have also included some of our favorite Cookie Lyon posts from Empire’s official IG account. Each image includes an action tip. If it wasn’t for Taraji’s hard work on social media she most likely wouldn’t have been chosen to play Cookie Lyon.10. Choose the right colors. Cookie and fashion go hand-in-hand. Her gold outfit is perfect on the following white background.A photo posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Jul 15, 2015 at 6:29pm PDT
9. Everyone loves cute animals. When you’re tired of posting images of yourself, post an image of your pet.A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Dec 23, 2015 at 3:35pm PST8. Slideshows are the way to go. Videos and images are the norm on IG. Post a slideshow to switch things up.A video posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Aug 6, 2015 at 6:42pm PDT
7. Don’t forget your crew! Empire is successful because the casts includes a large number of talented entertainers. When you include other people in your images you get love from their fans.A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Dec 9, 2015 at 4:24pm PST6. Motivate your audience to achieve their goals. Everyone wants to be Beyonce but no one wants to put in the work!A photo posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on May 21, 2015 at 10:54am PDT5. Catch your followers off guard. If you’ve posted the same types of images since you’ve downloaded the app, your followers are bored.4. Go over the top! Plan the most amazing image you’ve ever posted.A photo posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Dec 9, 2015 at 12:50pm PST
3. Memes have been around forever but we still love them. Posting funny memes will definitely earn you more followers.A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Apr 15, 2015 at 1:05pm PDT2. There’s nothing better than funny little ones on IG. While this type of content is usually unplanned, the following video shows that there are exceptions.A video posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Mar 7, 2015 at 5:54pm PST1. Never forget how powerful selfies can be. Buffer explains that selfies are popular because we pay attention to faces more than anything else.A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Jan 28, 2016 at 7:35pm PST -
Best Time To Post On Instagram On Tuesday Case Study
The best time to post on Instagram on Tuesdays is 3:00 AM and 10:00 PM. The chart below was created by the Instagram scheduling service Latergramme. The company analyzed over 60,000 accounts to determine when their IG images received the most likes and comments.
Best Time To Post On Instagram On Tuesday The Huffington Post explains that on average 2 AM and 5 PM are the best times to post on IG if you want your post to get the most attention. Keep in mind that these are the average optimal times to post. It’s important to consider you audience. If your followers would most likely be sleeping at 2 AM then you may want to select a different time.
Best Time To Post On Instagram On Tuesday When you are deciding what to post, remember that Tuesday is one of the most stressful days of the week for most people. The Telegraph explains that Monday is a breeze for most people thanks to the pleasures of the weekend.Post content that cheers people up when reality sets in. Social Media Examiner explains that posting lighthearted or humorous content can empower your followers during their rough days.
Case Study
If there’s a TV show that has taken advantage of social media marketing it’s Empire. Adweek explains that the show’s stars use the app in order to engage with fans. In the following video, Fox’s Vice President of Digital & Social Content, Maggie Furlong, describes the show’s digital marketing strategy:
Jussie Smollett is on of the show’s most popular characters. The talented actor plays Jamal Lyon. Lets do a case study by analyzing his top 10 post.10. Spread the love.
A photo posted by Jussie Smollett (@jussiesmollett) on Dec 2, 2015 at 7:08pm PST
9. Wish your fans a Good Night.A photo posted by Jussie Smollett (@jussiesmollett) on Aug 31, 2015 at 12:16am PDT8. Adorable pics of babies never fail.A photo posted by Jussie Smollett (@jussiesmollett) on Apr 2, 2015 at 7:34pm PDT7. Show your fans that you are just like them.A photo posted by Jussie Smollett (@jussiesmollett) on Sep 23, 2015 at 7:34pm PDT6. Wish your followers a beautiful day.A photo posted by Jussie Smollett (@jussiesmollett) on Jan 8, 2016 at 7:02pm PST
5. While the best IG moments are typically unplanned, there are some exceptions.A video posted by Jussie Smollett (@jussiesmollett) on Jan 27, 2016 at 2:53pm PST4. No one wants to hear about you or your brand all the time. Use social media to help others shine brighter. Jussie posted the following image to congratulate Taraji.A photo posted by Jussie Smollett (@jussiesmollett) on Jan 11, 2016 at 10:34am PST
3. Collaboration is the key to success. Jussie forces Taraji to collaborate whether she knows it or not.A video posted by Jussie Smollett (@jussiesmollett) on Sep 2, 2015 at 3:27pm PDT2. The image below was posted after the Golden Globes. Jussie uses social media to share his best moments with his fans.A photo posted by Jussie Smollett (@jussiesmollett) on Jan 11, 2016 at 2:18pm PST1. The following video shows you how to be the ray of sunshine your audience needs on the second day of the week. Jussie catches Taraji P. Henson sleeping and shares it with the world:
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Taraji P Henson Drugs Response On Jimmy Fallon
The actress that plays Cookie Lyon is known for keeping it real. That’s why we can’t wait to read her memoir, Around The Way Girl. We always get to see her keep it real as Cookie Lyon but we don’t get to see enough of her real personality.
Taraji P. Henson Jimmy Fallon The talented actress does a substantial amount of press so I guess we’re being greedy. We witnessed her keep it real on Twitter at the Super Bowl. After confusing Coldplay for Maroon 5, Taraji P. Henson posted the following tweet:
I guess ANYTHING I do now is news?!?! Hmph…… I pooted this am. 😂😂😂 #SuperBowl50 #maroon5 #ColdPlay #GasIsReal 🤔😂💋💋💋— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) February 9, 2016
While some celebrities would bite their tongue in fear of losing fans, Cookie can care less! Apologize and then let the world know that you can care less. We all make mistakes.
Jimmy Fallon
Cookie and Jimmy Fallon have developed a close bond over the years. On one of her countless appearances on his show, the two play “Fast Family Feud.” The first question: Name something in your house you hid when guests come over. Without hesitation, Cookie answers, “THE DRUGS!”
Henson, aka Cookie, had flashback of those days she worked for Frank Gathers. With hating at an all time high, Cookie can no longer keep it real. After being hospitalized for exhaustion, tabloids suggested that she was actually on drugs. Haters gonna hate!Don’t miss the next episode of Empire!
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When Does Empire Season 4 Start On Fox? (Update)
Empire returns on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
International Business Times reports that Romeo Miller has been teasing about a possible guest appearance.
When Does Empire Season 4 Start On Fox? Fox will announce its Fall schedule on Monday, May 16, 2016. TV by the Numbers explains that Fox will be going into its 2016-2017 season without American Idol. The last time the company’s schedule did not include American Idol was over 15 years ago.TV Guide reports that the television network has ordered Lee Daniels’ musical drama pilot Star. Daniels signed a multiyear deal with Fox after Empire’s record-breaking freshman season. Empire remains the top-ranked show among adults 18-19.Check out the following sneak peak of the show’s Season 2 finale, “Past Is Prologue”:
Lets take a look at some of the show’s best Instagram moments.Taraji P. Henson wins the Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a TV series, drama:
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Jan 10, 2016 at 7:29pm PSTThe show’s cast uses social media to gives fans a look at #setlife
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Jan 7, 2016 at 6:27pm PSTYazz and Jussie performed on American Idol. After the show, Yazz and J. Lo teamed up for an unforgettable selfie:
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Mar 17, 2016 at 8:47pm PDTLucious Lyon never stops working. The music mogul recorded on of his best songs while he was locked up:
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Drake No Beard 2016, Plus His Top 10 Facial Hair Moments
Drake No Beard Drake cut his beard and fans weren’t happy about it. This post will discuss the rapper’s recent appearance on SNL and present some of the rapper’s best beard moments.
Drake No Beard 2016 He took it way back to clean-face, Comeback Season mode:
Comeback Season The award-winning rapper visited Jimmy Fallon where the two enjoyed a game of Faceketball:
Time reports that Aubrey Graham got rid of his facial hair after his appearance on Thursday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Without further ado, lets take a look at rapper’s Top 10 Facial Hair Moments:
10. When it was that funny:
A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Jul 30, 2015 at 8:02pm PDT9. When he was Keeping Up With The Kardashians:
A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Dec 24, 2015 at 10:57pm PST8. When he was lives on TNT flexin:
A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Oct 4, 2015 at 11:24am PDT7. When his facial hair compliments his sweater:
6. When he decided he no longer wanted to look like Aubrey:
5. When he was giving Rihanna that Work Work Work Work Work:
4. When he was enjoying the Views:
3. When he gave Rihanna that look:
2. When he hit the gym:
A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Sep 9, 2015 at 9:28pm PDT1. When he was hanging out with Odell:
A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Jan 16, 2016 at 6:42am PSTThe Twitter moment below features some of the best reactions to Drizzy’s decision to shave off his facial hair:
Drake shaved his beard and his fans are freaking out
Check out some of the best moments from Drake’s SNL appearance:
