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Why Paris Jackson Won't Follow Her Family Into Music


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Paris Jackson says she has no plans for a recording career, despite her musical heritage.

The 18-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson opened up to director Lee Daniels in a new interview with Carine Roitfeld’s Fashion Book, where she spoke about writing music and why she doesn't want to follow in her father’s footsteps.

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Lee Daniels gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at Hollywood Blvd - Los Angeles, California, United States - Friday 2nd December 2016

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Lee Daniels and Jussie Smollet
Lee Daniels and Jussie Smollet
Lee Daniels and Gabourey Sidibe
Lee Daniels and Gabourey Sidibe
Lee Daniels and Mother

Lee Daniels gets a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame at Hollywood Blvd - Los Angeles, California, United States - Friday 2nd December 2016

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Lee Daniels and Gabourey Sidibe
Lee Daniels and Queen Latifah
Lee Daniels and Queen Latifah
Lee Daniels and Queen Latifah

50 Cent Thinks 'Empire's' Ratings Drop Is Due To "Too Much Gay Stuff"


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50 Cent has an idea as to why ‘Empire’s’ second season ratings have dropped, blaming it on “too much gay stuff.” The rapper has been criticised after sharing a now deleted post on Instagram claiming that viewers were turning off from the show because of gay storylines.

50 Cent50 Cent has shared his thoughts on why 'Empire’s' ratings have dropped.

According to The Huffington Post, 50 re-grammed another user on the photo sharing site, who had posted, ‘‘There are 3 million less viewers who tuned into last night’s Empire episode!!!! did you watch it? We could not take the extra gay stuff or celebrity stuff last night!!!!’’

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Nicole Kidman Opens Up About Her Fears Over Stage Return In Interview Magazine


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Nicole Kidman has spoken about her nerves as she makes her return to the stage after nearly two decades away. The Oscar winner is starring in Photograph 51 on London’s West End, playing Rosalind Franklin, the female scientist who helped discover of DNA.

Nicole KidmanKidman at the press night for Photograph 51.

Speaking to Interview magazine from London Kidman said, "Well, I'm over here on this play and I'm terrified-terrified and exhilarated because I've got to make this incredibly acerbic, prickly woman real and vulnerable.”

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Sean Penn Reportedly Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against 'Empire' Co-Creator Lee Daniels


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Sean Penn has reportedly filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against 'Empire' co-creator Lee Daniels. The complaint, which was filed Tuesday in New York Supreme Court, comes after a recent interview Daniels gave to The Hollywood Reporter, where he referenced Penn while speaking about Terrence Howard’s recent domestic violence lawsuit.

Sean PennSean Penn has filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against Lee Daniels.

In the interview Daniels said, "(Howard) ain't done nothing different than Marlon Brando or Sean Penn, and all of a sudden he's some (expletive) demon. That’s a sign of the time, of race, of where we are right now in America.”

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Trai Byers, Gabourey Sidibe, Lee Daniels, Ta'Rhonda Jones, Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday , Terrence Howard - 'Empire' Curated Collection Unveiling at Saks Fifth Avenue at Saks Fifth Avenue - New York, New York, United States - Saturday 12th September 2015

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‘Empire’ Season 2: Pitbull All Set To Make Cameo & Mariah Carey To Guest Star


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Pitbull and Mariah Carey will guest star in the upcoming season of Empire. The news about Carey’s role was revealed earlier this week at the unveiling of Carey's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the show’s creator, Lee Daniels. The network behind the show, Fox, made the announcement about Pitbull on Thursday morning (6th August) at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Los Angeles.

Mariah CareyMariah Carey at the unveiling of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in August 2015.

Read More: Empire Co-Stars Trai Byers & Grace Gealey Are Engaged!

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Lee Daniels - A host of stars were snapped as they arrived for the Paley Center for Media's tribute to African-American Achievements in Television which was held at the Cipriani Wall Street in New York, United States - Wednesday 13th May 2015

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Video - Lee Daniels Joins Arrivals At China-Themed 2015 Met Gala - Part 4


Film director Lee Daniels was among arrivals at the 2015 Met Gala. He was snapped leaving the Mark Hotel in New York ahead of the event, alongside a host of other celebrities who were adhering to the theme of China: Through The Looking Glass.

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Critically Acclaimed Series 'Empire' Heading To E4 In The Spring


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Empire, the critically acclaimed U.S drama about a family run record label, is to be screen on E4 in the UK this spring. The channel acquired Lee Daniels's show after it proved to be a surprise ratings success stateside, pulling in over 23 million viewers for its final episode - the highest for a TV show in its debut season since Grey's Anatomy back in 2005.

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Empire has been a monster hit in the U.S, pulling in 23 million viewers for its first season finale

The show stars Terrence Howard as the founder of record label Empire Entertainment who is forced to hand over control of the company to one of his sons following illness. However, things are further complicated by the reappearance of his ex-wife Cookie, fresh from a spell in prison.

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Fox Sues Music Company To Keep The Name Of Hit Series 'Empire'


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It looks like Fox is doing everything in its power to make sure their ‘Empire’ is the only one left standing. The network filed a a trademark lawsuit on Monday seeking a declaration that it has every right to use the name ‘Empire’ as the title for its hit series, after a Californian music company demanded it pay $5 million for usage of the name.

Empire'Empire' has been a ratings winner for Fox

According to The Hollywood Reporter Fox is suing Empire Distribution, Inc, after the company claimed they owned the rights to the names "Empire," "Empire Distribution" and "Empire Recordings”. The company has also claimed ‘trademark dilution by tarnishment’ saying the series features "a label run by a homophobic drug dealer prone to murdering his friends.”

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Eddie Murphy Is Reportedly In Talks To Join The Cast Of Upcoming Richard Pryor Biopic


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Eddie Murphy is said to be in talks to join the cast of the as-yet-untitled Richard Pryor biopic, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The film is being produced by the Weinstein Co, with award winning director Lee Daniels behind the camera.

Eddie Murphy Is Eddie Murphy set for the Richard Pryor biopic?

Murphy is being line up to play the late comedian’s father, LeRoy, a boxer and WWII veteran, whose abusive relationship with his son was the subject of many of Pryor’s routines. Pryor himself will be played by Mike Epps, best known for his role in Next Friday.

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Amy Adams To Star In Long-Awaited Janis Joplin Biopic With "Dallas Buyers Club" Helmer Possibly Directing


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It’s been a long time coming (so long, in fact, that the whole thing became a running joke on the late 30 Rock), but the Janis Joplin biopic starring Amy Adams is finally about to become a real thing. Get It While You Can is set to film in the second half of 2015 in Los Angeles and San Fran.

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Amy Adams to play Janis Joplin? Well, it's not Jenna Maroney, but good enough.

Now, biopics can be really hit-and-miss as we’ve seen in the past year, but something that works in this one’s favour is the directing choice – Get It While You Can could be helmed by Dallas Buyers Club director Jean-Marc Vallée. Vallee is currently in talks to direct the flick, but it’s been a long winding road getting to this point. Back in 2013, Lee Daniels was slated to direct the flick. Over the years, has had Fernando Meirelles and Catherine Hardwicke attached as directors, Renee Zellweger as star and Temple Hill as producers.

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Lee Daniels - New York Premiere of Lee Daniels' 'The Butler' - NY, NY, United States - Monday 5th August 2013

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The Butler Movie Review

The Butler Movie Review

This is an strangely slushy movie from Lee Daniels, whose last two films (Precious and...

The Butler Trailer

The Butler Trailer

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The Butler Trailer

The Butler Trailer

Cecil Gains is a devoted White House butler who grew up on a simple cotton...

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The Paperboy Movie Review

The Paperboy Movie Review

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The Paperboy Trailer

Charlotte Bless is a busty, blonde, middle-aged woman who enchants most men she meets with...

Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire Trailer

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Watch the trailer for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire Precious is the...

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