Milan Christopher Dismisses Rumors That He Dating 'Empire' Star Jussie Smollett

 Milan Christopher Responds To Dating Rumors

'LHHH' star Milan Christopher is responding to rumor that is he is now dating 'Empires' star Jussie Smollettt. The rumor started when he went to The Shade Room saying that is was somebody he interested in. 

People speculated that it was 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett but both have now said they are both single.

“I was actually with somebody I was interested in. Somebody that you know. It’s certain details of how it happened, when it happened, what took place…I can’t speak of. Eventually ‘The Shade Room’ will get the tea. All of my energy and time right now is going to my music.”

Milan has now responded  to the rumors saying that he not dating Jussie and barely knows him.

TV NEWS: Vivica Fox To Play Cookie's Sister In 'Empire' Season 2

Vivica Fox Joins' Empire'

Empire is adding another celebrity to its list for the upcoming 2nd season which premieres on September 23rd. It has been announced today that Vivic Fox will appearing the show as Cookie Lyon's sister. The Wrap.com reports that she will be the older of Taraj's character Cookie who comes seeking help from her.  

Other celebrities who will also appear this season includes Chris Rock, Mariah Carey and Kelly Rowland

TV NEWS: First Look At Kelly Rowland In New Season Of 'Empire'

Kelly Rowland In 'Empire'

Here is a first sneak picture that emerged today of singer Kelly Rowland in the new season Empire. She one of the celebrities who will guest starring on the FOX hit show. She will be playing Lucious's mother Leah in flashback scenes. In season 2, we will get the backstory on Lucious and how he came about.

TV NEWS: 'Empire' Season 2 Trailer + Cookie Lyon Spin-Off In The Works?

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 'Empire' Season 2 Trialer


FOX has released a 1 minute trailer for 'Empire' season 2 which premieres on September 23rd. The trailer shows Lucious Lyon in prison and the family is trying to get him out of CEO. There is also going to be a rival between Jamel and Hakeem.

The creator Lee Daniels also reports that an empire spin-off might be in the works which  surrounds a  young Cookie Lyon and her family/

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"Daniels elaborated that the spin-off would be a quasi-prequel that delves into Cookie’s upbringing in North Philadelphia. “Here Cookie is now, but how did she get to where she’s at right now?” he shared. “Let’s go back and understand her mother, her sisters…. Let’s understand the makings of her…  It’d be like a prequel.”

CELEB: Monique Reveals She Was Originally Offered The Role Of Cookie In 'Empire'

"I Was Supposed to Play Cookie"

In celebrity news, Oscar winner and comedian, Monique, is firing back at Lee Daniels after he said the reason why she blackballed after her Oscar win in 2010 was because she 'did not play the game' meaning she was difficult to work with. She reveals in a exclusive interview with Inside Edition revealing that she was offered the tole of Cookie is new FOX hit show 'Empire'. She was even given the script for role as well.  The role went actress Taraj B Henson.

"Maybe four days had gone by, and I hadn't heard anything. So I'm trying to reach out to him to say, what time do I need to be in? Where do I need to be? When he finally returned the call, he says listen, the executives at Fox said that you're difficult."

CELEB: 'Power' Star Rotimi Talks Season 2 and 'Empire' Similarities

'Power' Star Talks Season 2

In celebrity news today, 'Power' star Rotimi talked to have A seat radio this past Monday to talk about the upcoming season of 'Power' He describes the new season which will air in June on Starz as 'season 1 in steroids'  He was also asked about the similarities between 'Power' and 'Empire' and he says he's just glad black actors are getting jobs. 

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VIDEO: Joseline Says 'Empire' Character Cookie Was Inspired By Her

Cookie Inspired By Joseline?

Was Cookie Lyon inspire by out favorite Puerto rican princess? Well Joseline seems to think so. She was asked in a video if she watches the new hit show 'Empire' and seems to think that Taraj B. Henson's character Cookie was based off her. Even though Taraj mentioned in several interviews that the character was inspire by rapper Lil Mim.

“I know Cookie been taking some lessons from me. I mean, where do you think she get it from? That ain’t all her character, that’s Joseline Hernandez’s character, hunny. I know it for a fact. Shoutout to Miss Cookie though.”

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'Bad Girls Club' Star Judi Jai Lands Role In New TV Show 'Empire'

Judi To Appear in 'Empire' 

'Bad Girls Club' star Judi Jai has tweeted today that she will be appearing on the new FOX show 'Empire' which premiered on Wednesday.

On set of Empire. Filming! #Fox pic.twitter.com/PaE6Y9aS60
— IG: missjudijai (@JUDiJAiKRAZi) January 9, 2015

If have not seen the show, here is the trailer below. It stars, Terrance Howard and Taraji P. Henson and it's about a black family and the drama surrounding their record label.