FOX has struck TV gold with its new hit series ‘Empire,’ as evidenced by yet another ratings spike from Wednesday night’s episode.
In fact, the show – which has seen a viewership increase with each of its first five episodes – has broken TV records as the only series in Nielsen history able to claim such feat.
Get the details below as the show’s star, Terrence Howard, weighs in on its monumental success and calls for a guest appearance from Grammy-winning rapstress Lil Kim:
Via Variety:
“…[‘Empire’ hit] a series high in viewership for the fifth straight week since its premiere and [is] standing as easily the night’s No. 1 program…
Since bowing with 9.9 million viewers on Jan. 7, the soap has grown with each week: 10.3 million, 11.1 million, 11.4 million, 11.5 million and now 11.9 million [as revealed by preliminary data].
Last week, it became the first program in the history of Nielsen’s People Meters (going back to 1991) to grow in total viewers with each of its four episodes following its premiere.”
Updated national estimates from Nielsen revised the show’s final Wednesday night ratings upward to 11.96 million viewers overall.
The news on views comes just a day after Howard (seen above) took to Atlanta to continue the love shown to rapper Lil’ Kim, as first extended by his co-star Taraji P. Henson. Read more on that here.
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When does Naomi Campbells character debut?? Thats when Ill start watching again
Already Did Sis…2nd or 3rd Episode…
That explains it, I stopped watching after the second episode.
I can see The QueenB on an episode ! The love for Kim from Hollywood AListers is great! Hopefully she feels appreciative and feel like no matter how ppl try and demennish her groundbreaking era in HIPHOP SHES still never forgotten
Yes!!
Girl bye no one today talks abut kim except the irs.
You late queen.
Take that Nicki lmao
Is you pressed or Nah?
Nah, but you worried.
No one cares about that Chinese looking ass fossil.
Well Terrence and Taraji (The STARS of Empire) do
Right! Wtf is that fool talking about?
Lil Kim could play a key role in what empire represents. She built Nicki’s brand and the foundation of what rap chick aspire to be today. To add, she and biggie was apart of an empire.
Yes!!!!
Lil Kim will always be the female OG when it comes to hip hop. The first time I saw Cookie Lyons, I was like “this is who Lil Kim could have turned out to be”.
She’s the first unapologetic barbie in the game and has paved the way for Nicki and the others. Nicki is doing extremely fine on her own, and has been able to pick things up where Lil Kim left them.
Sidebit: To whom it may concern, I need Kenya Moore – one of my favorite unapologetic barbies right now- to get her seat on “The View”. Someone needs to make this happen. Now. (Tamar is soooo gonna gag)
Yes!!! And on your sidenote, that would be controversial as hell if Kenya hot offered that. Good idea!
Go Kim
Yes!
Go Kim.. That would be a great look for Kim and her comeback!!!
Yes!
Foxy was mentioned as well!!!! Both rap goddesses. They were truly bad ass back in their time.
Even though I’m not into foxy! Truuuuu doe!!
Why are people calling Nicki’s Name, this post is about Kim. This is why her fans claim people don’t respect Kim. Well when you try to compare everything she does with Nicki of course they will disrespect. Like be happy for instead of mentioning Nicki. Pressed
Yes?!?!?!?! Smh.
Kimmy you better run that thick a** on down to audition! Courtney Love was a hot mess! Loved it!
Yes!!
That would be interesting especially, being that Foxy is suppose to be making an appearance on the show! Ugh im still patiently awaiting the day they bury the hatchet. The true trendsetters of Female Hip Hop.
Realest s***!
I’m Happy for my Lil kim!! She deserves everything she’s getting. I know she may not want to but I really think she should sign to a major record label. Even if it’s only for a few albums. Cuz from the looks of her new “team” or “team”. They ain’t doing nothing but leeching off her. Especially that fendy fool Smh.
I wouldn’t watch that episode kims new face is too scary for me
I don’t think prime time t.v is ready for kim and her melted plastic face but this would help her pay the irs back.
I think Kim would be the perfect cameo in The Walking dead, i mean she already looks like a zombie so they wouldn’t have to use much make up for ha
Nooo! she might scare all of the viewers away….
Lil Kim would s*** on you all PERIOD
Roaches scatter when the lights come on. I’m glad Terrance Howard and Tajari spilled the truth to these delusional Nicki fans.