The Fox network says "Empire" will be back this fall for its final season. But in announcing the 2019-20 season, Fox executives say that Jussie Smollett's future in the show is unclear.

Lee Daniels, co-creator of Empire, said on Twitter Tuesday night that embattled actor Jussie Smollett will not be returning to the show for its final season. Daniels was responding to a report by ...