Empire (Fox)

[DeeCee]

It slipped in the demo but rose in total viewers again!! 9 weeks of growth. 

Nope, adjusted up to 5.8 match last week.

 

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/12/wednesday-final-ratings-empire-csi-cyber-adjusted-down/374047/

 

Maybe it's finally settled up rather then settled down.

[Talkie]

Nope, adjusted up to 5.8 match last week.

 

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/12/wednesday-final-ratings-empire-csi-cyber-adjusted-down/374047/

 

Maybe it's finally settled up rather then settled down.

 

The flat ratings are probably attributable to the annual ratings dip that happens for the majority of shows in the week after Daylight Savings Time rolls in. Only in Empire's case, there wasn't any dip, just steady ratings. It will probably rise for next week's finale. A rating of >6.0 in the demo wouldn't be surprising at all.

 

Empire has become must-see TV for my friends. We've been glued to the screen in rapt delight, mixed with shock & awe. Next week we're going to have a viewing party to celebrate the insanity and mourn the fact that Empire will be gone until next Fall. Bet Fox gives it a longer season to capitalize on its popularity. Til then the Cookie Monsters are just gonna have to chill.

 

[DeeCee]

I suspect a 6+ for the finale is a guarantee. Every episode would have increased on the last the whole season. It must be almost unheard of.

[mulder42]

"Die But Once"/"Who I Am"

 

Lucious has a secret that's about to change everything.

 

WHO WILL TAKE THE CROWN ON THE ALL-NEW SPECIAL TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, ON FOX

 

Musical Artists Snoop Dog, Jennifer Hudson, Rita Ora, Juicy J and Patti LaBelle Guest-Star

 

Jamal and Lucious are on their way to forming a music-centered relationship, but once again, Lucious has a secret that's about to change everything. Hakeem decides to flirt with the enemy, while trying to figure out what the best move is for his career. Meanwhile, Cookie is cooking up a plan of her own in the all-new, special two-hour "Die But Once"/"Who I Am" Season Finale episodes of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, March 18 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-111/12)  (TV-14; D, L, S, V)  CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 

 

[VIEWER'S NOTE: AMERICAN IDOL XIV is preempted tonight.]

 

Cast:  Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Malik Yoba as Vernon Turner, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Gibbons, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon.

 

Guest Cast: 
Snoop Dog as Himself
Jennifer Hudson as Michelle
Rita Ora as Herself
Juicy J as Himself
Patti LaBelle as Herself
Charles Hamilton as Himself
Gabourey Sidibe as Becky
Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha
Jim Beanz as Titan
Serayah as Tiana
Derek Luke as Malcolm
Eka Darville as Ryan
Judd Nelson as Billy

[Cedarpoint1111]

Great finale! Really looking forward to next season now.

 

Btw, apparently the showrunners are in disagreement about how many episodes they want season 2 to have. The only thing they agree on is that it won't be a full 22 episode season. I'm thinking it'll be 18 episodes.

[ChristineDoesDrama]

[Cedarpoint1111]

Holy shit monster ratings... 6.9 rating for the final hour and over 17m viewers.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/19/wednesday-final-ratings-arrow-supernatural-adjusted-down-final-empire-numbers/377077/

[ladyevenstar22]

i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this showwwwww but now i don't know what i'll do with myself , this show give me viewers feels , last year it was true detective giving me that sweet new vibe ,on the upside won't have long to wait game of thrones coming back to claim its reign 

 

i spent the entire episode like this "wait ...what ?!!!....Bwahahahahahahaha"

 

i thought cookie in lucious room was the highlight but then i got my catfight gurrrrrrlllll that was long time coming , people calling it the cookie punch , its going to be a pop culture reference that shit was too funny!!!

 

 i was screaming "fight fight fight" lmaoooo

[Nibbio]

guys, i've never seen this show but i hear a lot of stuff about it! might rethink 

[mulder42]

Empire: Adam Rodriguez to Play Cookie's Love Interest

 

 

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Hot from Fox...

 

FOX TO LAUNCH "EMPIRE" SINGING CONTEST WITH SEASON TWO APPEARANCE AS GRAND PRIZE "FOX'S NEXT EMPIRE ARTIST" BUS TOUR, TO VISIT 15 CITIES NATIONWIDE, BEGINNING JULY 16

Fans from Across the Country Can Record Their Version of EMPIRE's Biggest Hits to Enter "FOX's Next Empire Artist" Contest

EMPIRE is bringing fans the ultimate music experience this summer as it launches the "FOX's Next Empire Artist" nationwide bus tour, which kicks off Thursday, July 16 in Los Angeles. The gold EMPIRE bus, outfitted with a one-of-a-kind recording studio, will travel to 15 cities across the country, giving fans the opportunity to record their versions of EMPIRE's biggest hits. In addition, fans recording songs will also have the opportunity to record an a capella version to submit in the "FOX's Next EMPIRE Artist" contest, in which one lucky winner will appear as an EMPIRE artist during Season Two.

In addition to recording EMPIRE music on the bus, from "No Apologies" to "Drip Drop," fans will have the chance to be part of a special photo experience, as they stand in for "Lucious Lyon," and, of course, they will be treated to "Cookie's" fresh-baked cookies!

The "FOX's Next Empire Artist" bus will travel to Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; St. Louis, MO; Dallas, TX; New Orleans, LA; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; New York, NY; and Boston, MA. Specific locations in each city to be announced.

Follow "FOX'S NEXT EMPIRE ARTIST" tour via Facebook at facebook.com/EmpireFOX and Twitter at @EmpireFOX and join the conversation using #FoxEmpireArtist. For additional information and bus tour locations, please visit www.fox.com/empire/next-empire-artist-rules.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Submission Period begins 7/16/15 & ends 9/23/15 at 11:59:59 pm ET. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States/DC who are at least 18 yrs of age & who comply with the Official Rules. See Official Rules at www.fox.com/empire/next-empire-artist-rules for full eligibility requirements, prize description & complete entry details. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Fox Broadcasting Company.

"FOX'S NEXT EMPIRE ARTIST" TOUR STOPS:

LOS ANGELES Thursday, July 16-Friday, July 17, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO Sunday, July 19-Monday, July 20, 2015
SEATTLE Saturday, July 25-Sunday, July 26, 2015
CHICAGO Saturday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015
DETROIT Tuesday, Aug. 4-Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015
ST. LOUIS Tuesday, Aug. 11-Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015
DALLAS Friday, Aug. 14-Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015
NEW ORLEANS Tuesday, Aug. 18-Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015
NASHVILLE Friday, Aug. 21-Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015
ATLANTA Wednesday, Aug. 26-Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015
CHARLOTTE Monday, Aug. 31- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015
PHILADELPHIA Saturday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. Monday, Sept. 7-Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015
NEW YORK Saturday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015
BOSTON Tuesday, Sept. 15-Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015

Having taken TV audiences by storm in its record-setting first season, EMPIRE returns for its second season Wednesday, Sept. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), as the No. 1 series on broadcast television. A drama about a family dynasty, set within the world of music, glamour, danger and power, EMPIRE shattered ratings records every week in its debut season; spawned hit records "Drip Drop" and "You're So Beautiful"; and made Cookie Lyon a household name. From Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television, the series was created by Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels and Emmy Award winner Danny Strong, and is executive-produced by Daniels, Strong, Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer, Ilene Chaiken and Francie Calfo. "Like" EMPIRE on Facebook at facebook.com/EmpireFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @EmpireFOX and join the discussion using #empire. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @EmpireFOX.

[Cedarpoint1111]

First season 2 promo

http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/07/22/empire-season-2-trailer-cookie-lucious-jail-video/

Edited July 23, 2015 by CEDAR

[mulder42]

Thursday, August 6, 2015
 

Hot from FOX...

PITBULL TO GUEST-STAR AND PERFORM ON THE SECOND SEASON OF "EMPIRE" ON FOX

Pitbull Joins Previously Announced Guest Stars Chris Rock, Kelly Rowland, Marisa Tomei, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Adam Rodriguez

EMPIRE Returns Wednesday, September 23, on FOX

International musician and actor Pitbull will guest-star and perform on FOX's hit EMPIRE.

 

The musician will play himself and perform "No Doubt About It" with Jamal (Jussie Smollett), in an episode slated to air this fall. Pitbull joins a prestigious list of actors and musicians who will make appearances on EMPIRE, including Chris Rock, Kelly Rowland, Marisa Tomei, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Adam Rodriguez, among others. EMPIRE returns for its second season Wednesday, Sept. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

 

Armando Christian Perez, known around the world as Pitbull, is an internationally successful musician, performer, business entrepreneur, fashion icon and actor. His career sales have exceeded six million albums and 70 million singles worldwide. Pitbull has scored No. 1 hits in more than 15 countries, his videos have over seven billion views and his social media reach matches audiences of some television networks. "Dale," his first Spanish release in five years and ninth overall, has already achieved two No. 1 hits on the Latin charts. After hosting the American Music Awards for the second time, Pitbull released his eighth studio album, "Globalization," which includes "Time of Our Lives," topping charts around the world; "Celebrate," a song heard in the animated film Penguins of Madagascar; and "Fun," one of 2015's summer anthems. Pitbull's world tours have sold out concerts in North and South America, Europe and the Far East. Earlier this year, Pitbull wrapped up a co-headlining arena tour of the U.S. and Canada with Enrique Iglesias, plus finished a headline tour in China. In the fall, Pitbull will perform a seven-night limited Las Vegas engagement at the Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with "Time of Our Lives," a unique Las Vegas show.

Having taken TV audiences by storm in its record-setting first season, EMPIRE returns as the No. 1 series on broadcast television. A drama about a family dynasty, set within the world of music, glamour, danger and power, EMPIRE shattered ratings records every week in its debut season; spawned hit records "Drip Drop" and "You're So Beautiful"; and made Cookie Lyon a household name. From Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television, the series was created by Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels and Emmy Award winner Danny Strong, and is executive-produced by Daniels, Strong, Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer, Ilene Chaiken and Francie Calfo. "Like" EMPIRE on Facebook at facebook.com/EmpireFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @EmpireFOX and join the discussion using #empire. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @EmpireFOX.

[mulder42]

**SEASON PREMIERE**

 

"The Devils Are Here"
Still in federal lockup, Lucious is trying to run Empire from inside.

 

THE LYONS ARE BACK ON THE ALL-NEW SEASON TWO PREMIERE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, ON FOX

 

Kelly Rowland, Marisa Tomei, Chris Rock, Don Lemon, Al Sharpton, Andre Leon Talley, Tyra Ferrell and Swiss Beatz Guest-Star

 

Season Two picks up three months after the shocking arrest and incarceration of Empire Entertainment head LUCIOUS LYON (Terrence Howard). Still in federal lockup, Lucious is trying to run Empire from inside, while a headline-grabbing state prosecutor hangs her political ambitions on bringing him down – no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, Cookie stages a star-studded #FreeLucious concert in his support, while scheming with Andre, Hakeem, Anika and the business savvy Mimi Whiteman (guest star Marisa Tomei) to finalize the hostile takeover of Empire in the all-new "The Devils Are Here" Season Two Premiere episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Sept. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-201)  (TV-14; L)  CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

Cast:  Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

 

Guest Cast: 
Marisa Tomei as Mimi Whiteman
Chris Rock as Frank Gathers
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Don Lemon as Himself
Al Sharpton as Himself
Andre Leon Talley as Himself
Swiss Beatz as Himself
Rafael De La Fuente as Michael Sanchez
Tyra Ferrell as Roxanne Ford
and
Petey Pablo as Himself

[Talkie]

Ratings: ‘Empire’ Strikes Back With 16 Million Viewers for Season 2 Premiere

Fox hip-hop soap opera dominates Wednesday night with a 6.5 rating in key 18-49 demographic

“Empire” is back — and it has returned with a vengeance.

The Fox hip-hop soap opera scored 16 million total viewers on its Wednesday Season 2 premiere, hauling in a 6.5 rating in the key 18-49 demographic. That viewer number may not be quite as massive as the Season 1 finale’s gaudy 16.7 million, but it is way up from its series debut. The 6.5 demo rating matches the freshman year finale.

The Season 1 premiere of Lee Daniels‘ “Empire” had netted a very strong 3.8 demo rating and 9.9 million viewers, per final Live Plus Same Day Nielsen numbers. It doesn’t take a mathematician to see that last night’s sophomore start nearly doubled that demo number, and was a huge improvement among total audience.

[CJohn]

Adjusted to a 6.7. The behemoth continues to rise.

[mulder42]

"Without a Country"
Cookie and her cohorts decide to start their own small record label, but it's off to a bumpy start as everyone has different visions for the new label.
 
STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, ON FOX
 
Ludacris, Becky G, Kelly Rowland, Andre Royo and Veronika Bozeman Guest-Star
 
Cookie and her cohorts decide to start their own small record label, but it's off to a bumpy start as everyone has different visions for the new label. As his first project for the new company, Hakeem decides to form a girl group and woos a hot Latina lead singer (guest star Becky G.), proving that he can be more than just an artist. Meanwhile, Lucious, feeling extra pressure from a bloodthirsty prosecutor, hires a new lawyer (guest star Andre Royo) and records an epic track from inside jail. In Lucious' absence, Jamal neglects his music and makes business moves that further his journey toward becoming every bit as ruthless as his father in the all-new "Without a Country" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Sept. 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-202)  (TV-14; D, L, S, V)  CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
 
Cast:  Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana
 
Guest Cast: 
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Officer McKnight
Andre Royo as Thirsty Rawlings
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Veronika Bozeman as V
Becky G. as Valentina
Rafael De La Fuente as Michael Sanchez
and
Tyra Ferrell as Roxanne Ford

[mulder42]

"Fires of Heaven"
Andre and Rhonda hope their baby-on-the-way will be the key that unlocks Lucious' cold heart and opens the door for Andre to return to the Empire fold.

 

WELCOME TO THE WORLD ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, ON FOX

 

Pitbull and Bre-Z Murray Guest-Star

 

Cookie and Anika secretly work together behind Lucious' back to pull off a surprise performance that catches the eye of Pitbull (guest-starring as himself). Meanwhile, Lucious tracks down Frank Gathers' daughter, Young Ma (guest star Bre-Z Murray), to try to convince her to sign with him at Empire, while Hakeem is hard at work on his girl group, Ménage a Trois. Also, Andre and Rhonda hope their baby-on-the-way will be the key that unlocks Lucious' cold heart and opens the door for Andre to return to the Empire fold in the all-new "Fires of Heaven" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Oct. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-203)  (TV-14; D, L, S, V)  CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

Cast:  Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

 

Guest Cast: 
Bre-Z Murray as Freda Gatz
Becky G. as Valentina
Andre Royo as Thirsty Rawlings
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Rafael De La Fuentes as Michael Sanchez
and
Tyra Ferrell as Roxanne Ford

[mulder42]

"Poor Yorick"
The Lyons are still split into warring factions.

 

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS UNCLE VERNON ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, ON FOX

 

The Lyons are still split into warring factions, but they all decide to shoot a music video that will capitalize on Hakeem and Jamal's duet from Hakeem's leaked album, a collaboration that will benefit both companies. Meanwhile, Lucious trades his real handcuffs for virtual ones. However, knowing he can't fully control his company with a federal murder case hanging over his head, he sets out to find Vernon and make him permanently disappear in the all-new "Poor Yorick" episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, Oct. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-204) (TV-14; D, L, S, V)  CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

 

Guest Cast: 
Marisa Tomei as Mimi Whiteman
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Andre Royo as Thirsty Rawlings
Rafael De La Fuentes as Michael Sanchez
and
Tyra Ferrell as Roxanne Ford

[mulder42]

10/21/15 episode

"Be True"
Cookie and Anika work together, Jamal gets busy working on his music with Ne-Yo & Andre takes steps to rid his soul of past sins.

 

THE BROTHERS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, ON FOX

 

Ne-Yo and Adam Rodriguez (Magic Mike XXL, CSI: Miami) Guest-Star!

 

Over at Lyon Dynasty, Cookie and Anika work together with Laz (guest star Adam Rodriguez) to throw "Cookie Lyon's Block Party," a big event to launch their company, showcase their artists and premiere a signature Dynasty anthem written by Hakeem. Meanwhile, Jamal gets busy working on his music with Ne-Yo (guest star Ne-Yo). Also, Hakeem begins a tender romance with the lead singer of his girl group, and Andre takes steps to rid his soul of past sins in the all-new "Be True" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Oct. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-205)  (TV-14; D, L, S, V)  CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

Cast:  Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

 

Guest Cast: 
Ne-Yo as Himself
Adam Rodriguez as Laz Delgado
Charles Malik Whitfield as Reverend L.C. Price
Bre-Z Murray as Freda Gatz
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Andre Royo as Thirsty Rawlings
Rafael De La Fuentes as Michael Sanchez
Yanira Martin as Carmen
Raquel Castro as Marisol
and
Jamila Velazquez as Laura

[mulder42]

11/04/15 episode

"A High Hope for a Low Heaven"
Lucious and Cookie must put aside their differences and work together as parents to protect their family and keep them out of danger.

 

THE LYON CUBS ARE LOST ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, ON FOX

 

Lucious and Cookie must put aside their differences and work together as parents to protect their family and keep them out of danger. Jamal does his best to get back in the studio and break away from being defined solely as a gay artist, while Hakeem struggles with how to feel and act like a man. Meanwhile, Andre works to shut down a division at Empire, until he discovers a disciple in the midst of Lucious' Gutter Life records in the all-new "A High Hope for a Low Heaven" episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, Nov. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-206)  (TV-14; D, L, S, V)  CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1  PA: Viewer discretion is advised.

 

Cast:  Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

 

Guest Cast: 
Adam Rodriguez as Laz Delgado
Bre-Z Murray as Freda Gatz
Rafael De La Fuentes as Michael Sanchez
Yanira Martin as Carmen
Raquel Castro as Marisol
and
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
and
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken