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Terrence Howard Trying To Block Ex-Wife From Seizing "Empire" Checks


Terrence Howard is attempting to keep his “Empire” checks from his ex-wife, Michelle Ghent.

Terrence Howard and his ex-wife, Michelle Ghent, are currently battling it out in court over his Empire assets in order to settle a spousal support debt. In Aug. of last year, the Hustle & Flow actor was ordered by a Los Angeles judge to pay Ghent a total of $1.3 million in owed spousal support. The LA county court system determined that Howard owed Ghent an initial total of $263,000 and an additional $1.05 million due to his increase in popularity and income following the divorce settlement. Terrence Howard Trying To Block Ex-Wife From Seizing "Empire" Checks

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Terrence Howard and Michelle Ghent have been in a legal battle over their divorce since 2013. Prior to finalizing their split, Howard was only being paid $120,000 an episode but that increased to over $250,000 per episode after Empire became a hit on FOX. Now, 20th Century Fox has filed legal documents against Terrence Howard, his ex-wife, the actor’s company Universal Bridges, and multiple law firms according to court documents obtained by The Blast. 

According to the documents, 20th Century Fox reportedly owes Terrence Howard more than 25,000 for his rendered services on the highly-popularized series. However, 20th Century Fox is unsure who to sign Howard’s next check to because Michelle served the media company with a court order stating 100% of Terrence’s money is to be paid directly to her and her legal staff. 

The production studio filed their latest suit against Howard and Ghent asking the court who should they turn the funds over too. Howard’s legal team has threatened 20th Century Fox stating that if he is not paid, he will be forced to take legal action against the company for breach of contract. 

With Terrence Howard currently under investigation for tax evasion and officially making his out of retirement, hopefully, his court dueling saga with Michelle Ghent will be able to come to an end this year. 

Check out the trailer to Terrence Howard’s upcoming movie, Cut Throat City, featuring Wesley Snipes, Ethan Hawke, Shameik Moore, and more in the video provided below. 

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Seth MacFarlane Leaves Fox, Signs $200 Million Deal With NBC Universal

Seth MacFarlane is moving to NBC.

Seth MacFarlane signed a new deal with NBC Universal for five years and a total of $200 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"Seth’s voice resonates across multiple demographics and mediums. We all admire his ability to create audacious commentary with bold, yet relatable, humor and I look forward to working with him behind and in front of the camera,” said Bonnie Hammer, chairman of NBCUniversal Content Studios. 

MacFarlane is best known for creating the hit show Family Guy and has previously worked with 20th Century Fox Television for over two decades.

“All of us at UCP are huge fans of Seth’s work in television and film," said UCP president Dawn Olmstead. "In my household, where the ages range from 11 to 52, Seth falls somewhere between an icon and a god. Whether it’s comedy, drama, science fiction, animation or musicals, his virtuoso knows no boundaries. This, combined with our shared desire to play in every sandbox that the industry has to offer, is why I believe we can be a great home for all of his creative pursuits.  Plus, working with him just made me much cooler to my kids.”

With NBC Universal, MacFarlane will create and develop new TV projects for both cable TV and streaming.

"I am extremely honored to be partnering with Dawn Olmstead and the entire UCP team," MacFarlane said. "My relationship with Universal predates this new chapter, and if my experience producing television with UCP is anything like the experience I’ve had producing films with the company, it will be an exciting and creatively fulfilling one for me and for Fuzzy Door. I’m especially inspired by all of the opportunities that NBCUniversal Content Studios has to offer with George and Bonnie at the helm. I will remain indebted to my good friend Dana Walden and the team at 20th for their collaborative partnership over the years, and I look forward to our continued work together on Family Guy, American Dad and The Orville." 

Read more about the deal at The Hollywood Reporter.