The showrunners have denied Mo'Nique's claim.

Monique said she suppose to have played Cookie. I thought Lee approached Ms Henson. 2nd I know Monique lost some weight but not enough to hit her butt like Henson did in that episode.

Now I see why Monique is blacklisted.

& Diddy suppose to be suing because he said Lucious is about him.

Bye Diddy!

Danny Strong already said Lucious is partly based on Jay-Z

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2015/02/empire-creator-says-terrence-howards-lucious-lyon-partly-inspired-jay-z

Monique said she suppose to have played Cookie. I thought Lee approached Ms Henson. 2nd I know Monique lost some weight but not enough to hit her butt like Henson did in that episode.

Now I see why Monique is blacklisted.

& Diddy suppose to be suing because he said Lucious is about him.

These some ridiculous mofos! I swear, sometimes, we can be our own worst enemy!

TPH was approached first and agreed if they brought in Howard! Monique's basic ass only believes she was supposed to be Cookie. Did she say she was approached or was her ego talking?

These some ridiculous mofos! I swear, sometimes, we can be our own worst enemy!

TPH was approached first and agreed if they brought in Howard! Monique's basic ass only believes she was supposed to be Cookie. Did she say she was approached or was her ego talking?

I'm thinking Lee told her, he's working on a tv show. & she took it as he wanted her to be the lead. When he probably just telling her about it. I could see her as Tasha Smith character.

Modern Family Creator Steven Levitan: ‘Please Move Empire!’

Sneak peek: Jamal and Delphine (Estelle) sing "Conqueror".

Yaaasss, bae! You and Estelle better sang that song. Got me like:

Modern Family Creator Steven Levitan: ‘Please Move Empire!’

I know he was just making a joke (was he?) but, really, if this ratings trend continues, anything playing against the show will be f ucked!

Yaaasss, bae! You and Estelle better sang that song. Got me like:

LMAO!!!!

I LOVE Estelle. So glad she'll be appearing!

Monique, any work Lee would have tossed your way will NEVER happen now. You don't throw folks under the bus, especially the man behind the hottest show on TV right now. You know Fox is coming at Lee for new ideas, and he could have worked out something for Monique. She certainly blew that! I'm a huge fan for standing for what you believe in, but don't be stupid about it.

I think everyone is in agreement that the right decision was made in regards to Cookie.

http://hiphopwired.com/2015/03/02/monique-taraji-p-henson-cookie-empire/#sthash.8umQjUDP.uxfs

Monique said she suppose to have played Cookie. I thought Lee approached Ms Henson. 2nd I know Monique lost some weight but not enough to hit her butt like Henson did in that episode.

Now I see why Monique is blacklisted.

& Diddy suppose to be suing because he said Lucious is about him.

Even if that's true, I sure as hell wouldn't admit to it! j/k

I think that P Diddy thing is just a rumor/fabrication. A couple of websites posted about it but, when I Googled it last, no major and/or reputable outlets had anything on it. And you just know this would be everywhere, if that were true!

Apparently an LA sushi restaurant now features an Empire Roll on the menu. It's made of "sweet and spicy shrimp tempura topped with truffle flakes and flecks of real gold."

Flecks of whaaaaaa???

Flecks of whaaaaaa???

Gold, baby! Just like those albums on the wall of Cookie's office.

Honestly, I'm waiting for somebody to make Empire champagne a real thing.