Terrence Howard’s “Empire” Success Just Cost Him His Salary

Written By Cyrus Langhorne

Hollywood actor Terrence Howard's ridiculous success on Fox's "Empire" hit series will reportedly help fatten up the pockets of ex-wife Michelle Howard.

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According to reports, Howard’s former love will receive a chunk of change thanks to what Fox has been paying him.

The deal is Michelle gets 21% of anything Terrence made over $62,500 in the first 3 months of this year. As we previously reported … Michelle says Terrence pulls in $125k per episode — and sources tell us 3 episodes were shot this year. We did the math, and he needs to cut her a check for about $65k. That’s just from his “Empire” money. Remember, Terrence has another show — “Wayward Pines” — debuting on FOX this year … so she’ll get some chunk of that. (TMZ)

Check out the success “Empire” has experienced on the next page…

Based on recent reports, the show’s finale scored a 6.5 rating among adults 18-49 and brought in 16.7 million viewers.

First of all, that’s a record for the TV ratings rule breaking series and up 71% and 69% respectively from the results of the show’s debut back on January 7. Secondly, compared to the series’ March 11 1-hour show that’s a 12% rise in both categories. It’s a 2% bop up from earlier demo numbers this morning and a 1% rise viewershipwise. While still behind the March 15 airing of AMC’s The Walking Dead, Empire has now solidly taken the lead among shows on the Big 4 among adults 18-49 this season. (Deadline)

Earlier this month, “Empire” star Jussie Smollett talked to SOHH about what the show’s explosive first season.

“I feel like Season 1 was the set up and then Season 2 will be, okay, let’s go back and let’s clean up all of the Lyons’ stuff, if you will. I’m very happy. I’m very excited where Jamal, where his journey has taken him, from beginning to now, and where it’s going to end up going. I’m very excited.” (SOHH)

“Empire” star Bryshere “Yazz” Gray talked to SOHH recently about working with music veteran Snoop Dogg on the finale episode.

“It was great to work with Snoop [Dogg]. It was good to vibe out with the legend Snoop Dogg and to get some jewels I can take into life and use and to apply them to my everyday life.” (SOHH)

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Written by Cyrus Langhorne

SOHH.com Writer. When I'm not covering hip-hop news and announcements, I'm deep into an Audible book and eating veggies.

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  1. one of the most stupidest laws ever….do he still get to hit…a lump payment ok me taking care of you for the rest of our lives no…cheap her to pull a oj….guy code dont judge me

  2. one of the most stupidest laws ever….do he still get to hit…a lump payment ok me taking care of you for the rest of our lives no…cheap her to pull a oj….guy code dont judge me

    • hell yeah spending the rest of your life in prison dodging ass bandits is way better then coming on that bread

    • no but paying a chick because of words said under the influence of love is just as crazy….if we are going to honor words said in the middle of love/marriage then i think that should apply both….Love honor and to death are other promise’s that happen but the judge does not say high you have to stay married because you promised so why should a promise on finance be honored….

  3. This is as dumb as laws about child support and how one loses their driver’s license if unpaid. How do you get to work to pay? She didn’t put in the time or effort. Just rake in the money. Don’t know what is Worse then the welfare queens raping society through section 8 and snap benefits Or this. Smh

  4. This is as dumb as laws about child support and how one loses their driver’s license if unpaid. How do you get to work to pay? She didn’t put in the time or effort. Just rake in the money. Don’t know what is Worse then the welfare queens raping society through section 8 and snap benefits Or this. Smh

  5. no but paying a chick because of words said under the influence of love is just as crazy….if we are going to honor words said in the middle of love/marriage then i think that should apply both….Love honor and to death are other promise’s that happen but the judge does not say high you have to stay married because you promised so why should a promise on finance be honored….

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