“I will always stand for love.” Jussie Smollett performs in Los Angeles post-attack
By Reuters
04 February 2019 |
10:56 am
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett appeared on stage in West Hollywood less than a week after being attacked and spoke to enthusiastic fans on Saturday.
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