'Empire' returns from winter hiatus By Dave Froehlich, FOX 7 Austin Published March 13, 2019 FOX 7 Austin Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) - 'Empire' is back from its winter hiatus. Hot 95.9's Snupe Daniel talks about the impact of actor Jussie Smollett's off-screen drama on the show.