The 36-year-old actor is facing accusations of filing a fake police report in which he claims he was the victim of a racist attack.
Empire's executive producers have said he will not appear in the final two episodes of the show.
They called the allegations "disturbing."
According to police, Smollett staged the attack because he was unhappy with how much he was earning.
David Hockney, British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88
As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
Ariana Grande tells White House not to use her music
American pop star Ariana Grande has told President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to stop using her music to promote its policies.
Taylor Swift surprises with performance at 'Toy Story 5' premiere
Pop superstar Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance in Hollywood at the premiere of animated movie "Toy Story 5".
André Reyes' Gipsy Kings to perform at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena
Gipsy Kings by André Reyes is heading to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, June 21 under the 'Viva El Arte' 2026 tour.
NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry
Italian fashion house Prada has unveiled the inner-layer garment set to be worn by NASA astronauts heading to the moon, underscoring the brand's push to be the first major luxury player to make inroads in the space industry.
A reckless female driver has been summoned by Dubai Police for allowing a female co-passenger sit on the door of a moving convertible to take photos.
A Dubai court has sentenced a driver to three months in prison and suspended his driving licence for one year after a dangerous road rage incident.
The UAE has launched a humanitarian initiative called 'Step of Hope' to provide prosthetic limbs for Palestinians who have suffered amputations during the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
