Fox expands Empire to 18 Episodes for Season II

Alright now. I know you all are missing your favorite series on the Fox network. Well don't fret, the network is listening and is expanding Empire from 12 episodes to 18 for the 2nd season. OwWww!

According to Entertainment Weekly:

Fox is expanding its breakout mega-hit Empire. Fox chairman and CEO Gary Newman confirmed he’s boosting Empire’s episode count in the second season to 18 episodes, versus the 12 episodes that aired during its debut season this year.
Also, with Empire launching in the fall instead of midseason, the network plans to split its 18-episode second run into two halves.
As for the second season, Walden notes, “We’ve also got amazing guest stars that have lined up to be on the show that will help us not only bring back an audience that fell in love with the show, but help expand it as well.” Empire has also signed Ne-Yo to write new original music with Timbaland for the second out.

Oh, and Anika, this is an ASS! #Empire

Ummmm did you catch Cookie's ass last night on Empire? Definitely the highlight of the night! It was everything!!!!! That fur and lingerie were too. #yesssss I know Lucius wanted to leave Anika right then and there!! LOL
I didn't necessarily care for Empire when it first aired but it's kind of growing on me. I live for Jamal and his music. If you didn't catch last's night episode you can watch it below! You're welcome. LOL

Bonus:
Watch as a delusional Joselyn Hernandez claims that Empire's Cookie character is based on her! LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO #girlbye

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Taraji P. Henson discusses her Empire with Uptown Magazine

Taraji P. Henson is the " happiest" she's ever been in her career right now!!!  No surprise there because she is taking over on the movie screen and now prime-time television. If you've been watching Empire on Fox you know that her character Cookie Lyons is nothing to play with. Don't let her sweet face fool you because will snap you in two with the blink of an eye. Taraji sat down with Uptown Magazine to talk about her role as Cookie, stereotypes and what it takes to maintain her success. Of course she had to deliver us some fashions too!!!

She’s captivating within the first few minutes of our conversation, with her distinct Washington, D.C. native accent permeating our connection. Her charisma is wide-awake even during breakfast hours, when most folks are comfortably settled into their nine-to-fives or watching the second hour of Today. Shaking off the sandman with ease, she immediately weighs in on Cookie Lyon, her starring role as a sassy matriarch who, sprung from a 17-year bid, hopes to rebuild the connection with her three sons and reclaim her piece of her successful music family’s pie. “I played a lot of characters that could’ve been borderline stereotypical women, but my job as an actress is to make the audience understand and empathize with the people. Cookie is a lot,” she says. “She wears me out but I know this woman. I’ve done my research inside and out. I took Cookie from Lee and made her my own.

We see you Taraji! Looking gorgeous!!!! You can read that full article over @ Uptown Magazine.