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Macy Gray Lost Out On Role In Empire
Show creator Lee Daniels has revealed the I Try star was among the first people cast for the series, but she was cut after executives at U.S. network Fox didn't approve of her...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 May 2015
Oprah Winfrey And Lee Daniels To Honour African-american Tv Achievements
Winfrey and Daniels will be among the special guests at the Paley Center for Media's tribute on 13 May (15) in New York City. The event will recognise milestones such as the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 April 2015
Ellen Degeneres Second On Out List
Ellen DeGeneres, Anderson Cooper, Laverne Cox and Jane Lynch are among the stars named on Out magazine's annual Power 50 list.The 57-year-old talk show host has lost the top slot on the publication's annual list...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 April 2015
Damon Dash & Lee Daniels End Loan Dispute
Dash accused Daniels of failing to pay back $2 million (£1.3 million) he loaned the director to make 2004 film The Woodsman, and then played down a credit agreement on his subsequent movie...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 April 2015
Critically Acclaimed Series 'Empire' Heading To E4 In The Spring
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...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2015
Fox Sues Music Company To Keep The Name Of Hit Series 'Empire'
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...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2015
Hit Tv Show Empire At Centre Of Legal Battle Over Name
Label bosses, who have worked with the likes of rappers Kendrick Lamar, Sean Paul and N.O.R.E., have taken issue with the name of the show, which documents the drama surrounding the fictional Empire...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2015
Steve Harvey: 'Terrence Howard Is Wrong About N-word'
Howard made his comments during an interview with Access Hollywood Live on Monday (16Mar15), when he admitted he uses the term daily, as does his Empire boss Lee Daniels. The Hustle &...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 March 2015
Eddie Murphy In Talks To Play Richard Pryor's Dad In Biopic
Mike Epps has been cast as the late comedy legend, and Murphy is considering a supporting role as Pryor's abusive father, LeRoy, according to U.S. news show Entertainment Tonight. Kate Hudson has...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 March 2015
Eddie Murphy Is Reportedly In Talks To Join The Cast Of Upcoming Richard Pryor Biopic
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...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 March 2015
Lee Daniels Shunned Film Plans For Empire To Make Tv Money
Filmmaker Lee Daniels shunned plans to make his new hip-hop drama Empire for the big screen because he has grown tired of scrambling for funding for his movie projects.The Precious director co-created Empire with his...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2015
Mo'nique Has Proof She Was Offered Leading Role In Lee Daniels' Empire
Comedienne/actress Mo'nique insists she can prove Lee Daniels offered her a leading role in his new Tv series Empire before giving the part to Taraji P. Henson as the former friends' feud rumbles on.Daniels has...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 March 2015
Mo'nique Convinced Lee Daniels Made 'Blackballing' Comments Over Oscars Speech Snub
Actress Mo'nique is convinced filmmaker Lee Daniels is the only person who holds a grudge against her following her 2010 Oscars win, because she failed to thank him personally during her acceptance speech.The Precious star...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 March 2015
Amy Adams To Star In Long-awaited Janis Joplin Biopic With "Dallas Buyers Club" Helmer Possibly Directing
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...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 November 2014
Lee Daniels Plotting Vegan Restaurant Project
Hollywood director Lee Daniels is considering opening a vegan restaurant to promote healthy eating.The Butler moviemaker has become more conscious of his diet in recent years and is hoping to use his knowledge to help...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 October 2014
Mike Epps To Play Richard Pryor In Biopic
Mike Epps will play comedian Richard Pryor in a forthcoming biopic of the US comedian.The news has been confirmed on Twitter by Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels, who posted a picture of himself with Epps -...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2014
Oprah Winfrey Reportedly Set To Play Richard Pryor's Abusive Grandmother In Upcoming Biopic
Oprah Winfrey has confirmed her involvement in an upcoming biopic of the late American actor and comedian Richard Pryor. The 60-year-old added a photograph to her Instagram account in which she posed alongside Lee Daniels...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2014
Lee Daniels Hit With Potentially Costly Lawsuit Over Damon Dash Investment
Director Lee Daniels (Precious, The Butler) has come under fire from hip hop mogul and Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash. Dash made a substantial investment in six of Daniels' movies, including The Woodsman starring Kevin...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 15 August 2014
Damon Dash Suing Lee Daniels Over Film Investment Allegations
Embattled hip-hop mogul Damon Dash is demanding $25 million (£14.7 million) from Lee Daniels amid allegations the director failed to honour an investment agreement for his hit movies.Jay Z's former business partner claims he first...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 August 2014
Lee Daniels Cancels Tribeca Film Festival Talk
Director Lee Daniels has pulled out of plans to take part in an in-depth interview at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York due to a scheduling conflict.The Precious filmmaker had been due to sit...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 April 2014
'Gravity,' 'American Hustle' And '12 Years A Slave' Scoop Major Wins At Critic's Choice Awards: Full Nominees & Winners
On the same day as the nominations for this year's Academy Awards ceremony were revealed, the latest instalment of the ongoing awards season went by at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, where the...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 January 2014
Lee Daniels To Direct Richard Pryor Biopic
Lee Daniels is in talks to direct a Richard Pryor biopic.The filmmaker is looking to once again join forces with The Weinstein Company after the success of his 2013 hit 'The Butler', with the production...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 January 2014
Hollywood Filmmakers Teaming Up To Direct Ten Commandments Series
Moviemakers Gus Van Sant, Lee Daniels and Wes Craven are set to direct a 10-part mini-series inspired by the Ten Commandments.The trio will team up with Jim Sheridan and Michael Cera to each direct one...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 January 2014
Lee Daniels In Talks To Direct Richard Pryor Biopic
The Butler director Lee Daniels is in talks to bring a long-awaited Richard Pryor biopic to fruition on the big screen.Michael B. Jordan, Damon Wayans and Eddie Murphy are all currently in the running to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 January 2014
A Week In Movies: Catching Fire Premieres, Portman Dodges The Paps, Jolie Is Maleficent, Farrell Travels In Time And Wahlberg Is Buzzing
The big event this week was the world premiere on Monday night of the new Hunger Games movie Catching Fire, with the entire cast on the red carpet in Leicester Square. Early word on the...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 November 2013
Lee Daniels 'Came Out' To Hurt Hated Dad
Director Lee Daniels decided to 'come out' as gay when he was a teenager in an attempt to upset his abusive father.The filmmaker has spoken candidly about his troubled relationship with his police officer dad...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 November 2013
Alex Pettyfer For Gay Action Movie?
Alex Pettyfer is being eyed to star in an action movie with gay leads.'The Butler' director Lee Daniels has outlined his intentions to cast the 'Magic Mike' hunk and a young black actor in a...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2013
Forest Whitaker's Special Film
Forest Whitaker says starring in 'Lee Daniels' The Butler' was a ''special unique opportunity''.The 52-year-old actor portrays Cecil Gaines, a butler who served under eight US presidents in the new movie and he was delighted...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 October 2013
'Riddick' Shines At The Top Of A Weak Box Office Weekend With $18.7 Mil Debut
The third instalment of the 'Riddick' series, this time called Riddick, has shot to the top of the US Box Office on it's opening weekend with estimated takings of $18.7 million. In what has been...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 September 2013
Weekend Box Office: "Riddick" Triumphs Over First Fall Weekend For Hollywood
It was a tense fight, but this weekend’s box office goes to the Vin Diesel sci-fi action Riddick, meaning Lee Daniels’ The Butler has finished its three-week run. Riddick made $18.7 making it the first...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 September 2013
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