Lee Daniels ‘Disturbed’ Fox Canceled Series With Black Leads, ‘Beyond Embarrassed’ by Jussie Smollett
“I’m beyond embarrassed,” Daniels tells Vulture about the Smollett controversy.
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Jussie Smollett’s ‘Empire’ Character May Be Recast Amid Deepening Scandal
He was arrested this week for filing a false police report.
Jussie Smollett Attacked: Lee Daniels, Viola Davis, Lena Waithe and More Respond
“Jussie, you are my son,” Daniels said in an emotional video to the “Empire” actor, who was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack.
Lee Daniels Says Mo’Nique ‘Needs to Shut Up’ About Accusing Him of Blackballing Her Career: ‘I Fought Hard for Her’
The director maintains “no one blackballed” Mo’Nique following her Oscar win for “Precious.”
Lee Daniels Addresses #OscarsSoWhite Controversy and Donald Trump at SXSW: ‘He Is Our Karma’
Lee Daniels spoke off-the-cuff during his SXSW keynote address, touching on his controversial remarks about the Oscars and Donald Trump.
Oprah Winfrey in Talks to Star in Lee Daniels’ ‘Terms of Endearment’ Remake
The actress would be portraying Shirley MacLaine’s hard-to-please character Aurora Greenway.
Lee Daniels’ Take on #OscarsSoWhite: ‘Stop Complaining, Man’
“These whiny people that think we’re owed something are incomprehensible and reprehensible to me,” says the Oscar-nominated producer and director.
‘Star’ Review: Lee Daniels Descends Into Poverty Porn With ‘Empire’ Follow-Up (Spoilers)
Lee Daniels’ new Fox series trades character development for unearned empathy in a misguided rags-to-riches drama.
Awards Roundup: Natalie Portman to Be Honored at Hollywood Film Awards, Lee Daniels to Receive Special Achievement Award and More
Keep up with the glitzy film awards world with our weekly Awards Roundup column.
‘Star’ Teaser: Queen Latifah and Lee Daniels Take on Fame in New Series — Watch
Can three girls navigate the cut-throat music business on their road to success?
Lee Daniels to Direct ‘Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?’ After All
Mike Epps is starring in the biopic, which will be produced by Jay Z.
Lee Daniels and Julie Klausner to Mentor Diverse NYC TV Writers, and More Filmmaker Opportunities
Also: Film Independent announces Screenwriting Lab participants.
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‘Watchmen’ Director Breaks Down Creating a Squid Storm, Hero Moments for Regina King
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‘Harry & Meghan: An African Journey’ Documentary Goes Global Ahead of U.S. Debut On ABC
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Olivia Colman could finally be the favorite at the SAG Awards thanks to ‘The Crown’
