Elaine is the chief editor of TV Recappers' Delight. She's an experienced entertainment reporter, reviewer, editor, blogger, columnist and Bon Vivant.
More from TVRD
Empire: Bye, Felicia!
This episode was filled with drama, danger and shocking admissions. You can read about that in my full recap at The Root. I just want to discuss Camilla, who should be ashamed of herself for taking advantage of Hakeem.
3 Things Longer than Hakeem’s Kidnapping on Empire
Watching the Thriller video. The long version runs a little over 13 minutes. The greatest music video of all time runs longer than Hakeem’s kidnapping and the zombies were more interesting.
6 Thoughts on Empire: “Sinned Against” — Nov. 25, 2015
Hakeem Lyon is smart. Whaaat? Hakeem is officially the most sensible Lyon right now. I can’t believe I wrote those words, but it’s true.
Fall TV 2015: Expect More Diversity
The 2015-2016 upfronts were announced last week and networks presented their line-ups for the fall season and 2016 mid-season replacements. While it can’t all be attributed to the Empire effect, the networks are “diversifying” — or as Shonda Rhimes calls it “normalizing — their dramas and comedies.
10 Questions for Empire’s Cookie Lyon
If there’s one thing Cookie Lyon is known for, it’s tact and conversational skills. We sat down for a Q&A with Cookie for advice on what to say in various situations. If you were short on taxi fare and someone came to your aid, what would you say? “Pay that Pakistani.” What would you say…
6 Questions About Empire
Last week Miss Lawrence warned Jamal not to be shady. Is Jamal trying to get his soul back? He was sweet to Rhonda and okayish with Hakeem. Is he just messing with us, so we start to feel secure? Stop toying with our hearts, Jamal!



