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.
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Bastille want new tour to be 'joyous celebration' of last 15 years
British band Bastille say they want to take fans on a joyous celebration of their 15 years together when they head off on their first UK arena tour in three years in November.
Crime families clash in Guy Ritchie's starry new series 'MobLand'
British filmmaker Guy Ritchie takes viewers back into the dark world of organised crime in "MobLand", his latest television series that features a stellar ensemble cast including Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren.
Global Village lines up epic Eid celebrations with 9 nights of fireworks
Global Village, the region's top multicultural family destination, is gearing up to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with an exciting lineup of activities and experiences as part of the #EidInDubai campaign.
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