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Lee Daniels Says Making Hit Fox Show Was ‘Worst Experience’

‘HORRIBLE!’

Daniels said there was lots of drama behind the scenes of “Empire,” but money from the show helped put his kids through college.

Clay Walker | Published Sep 05, 2024

People Are Losing It Over Glenn Close in ‘The Deliverance’

YOUR NAPPY WHAT?!

The number one movie on Netflix is being alternately roasted and hailed for the ludicrous dialogue, scenes, and wigs director Lee Daniels saddled the esteemed actress with.

Kevin Fallon | Published Sep 02, 2024

Glenn Close in a Flamboyant Wig Is No Match for Satan

DEMONIC

“The Deliverance,” which hits Netflix Friday, features Close doing her outrageous best—unforgettable wig and all—to salvage Lee Daniels’ messy, derivative Satanic thriller.

Nick Schager | Published Aug 29, 2024

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Lee Daniels and Mo’Nique Finally Bury the Hatchet

WORKING IT OUT

The two had a falling-out over ‘Precious,’ but now Daniels is apologizing.

Inside the $5 Million Battle Over a Richard Pryor Biopic

CONCERT CONFRONTATION

Don’t cross Damon Dash.

Libby Torres | Published Jun 27, 2018

Why Terrence Howard Is Ruining ‘Empire’

WHO RUN THE WORLD?

It’s long past time to let the women run the show.

Ira Madison III | Published Sep 28, 2017

‘Star’ Is Not the Next ‘Empire’

STAR SEARCH

<p>Fox’s new musical soap opera from Lee Daniels debuts after the <i>Empire</i>&nbsp;finale. But confusingly dim given its starry title, it’ll need some of Cookie’s magic to make it as great.</p>

Kevin Fallon | Published Dec 14, 2016

POTUS on the Silver Screen

Lee Daniels' new film 'The Butler' is the latest movie to depict a former president of the United States—or five in this case. From George Washington to George W. Bush, here is a look at some stars who have played POTUSes past through the years.

Nicole Kidman’s Sexy Turn

‘The Paperboy’

The actress tells Marlow Stern about her deranged nympho role, finding love again after Tom Cruise, and channeling Grace Kelly.

Marlow Stern | Published Dec 04, 2012

Cannes’s Mischief Maker

Off Screen

<p>Director Lee Daniels stormed the festival with <i>The Paperboy</i>—and its buzzy Nicole Kidman urination scene. He talks to Richard Porton about race, Hollywood, and gay love in the 1970s.</p>

Richard Porton | Published May 27, 2012

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