Lee Daniels
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Madonna Says Sean Penn ‘Never Struck Me’ in Lee Daniels Lawsuit Filing
Actor is seeking $10 million from filmmaker in defamation complaint
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Benjamin Bratt to Star in Lee Daniels’ Music Pilot for Fox
Series will co-star Queen Latifah and focus on a group of female singers trying to make it in the music business
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Lee Daniels Sued by SAG-AFTRA Over Residual Payments on 2005 Indie Movie
The director’s company has failed to pay $335K in residuals and health payments from his film “Shadowboxer,” the suit claims
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Lee Daniels Fires Back at Sean Penn in $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit
“Penn has the power to buy most things. Fortunately for Daniels, the First Amendment is not for sale,” papers filed by “Empire” producer say
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Is ‘Empire’ Headed for a Sophomore Slump?
Check back in mid-spring to find out if Fox phenomenon can avoid typical TV fate
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‘Empire’ Co-Creator Lee Daniels Starts Casting Search for New Pilot ‘Star’
Production on first project from executive producer’s 20th Century Fox TV deal begins this December in Atlanta
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Lee Daniels, Megan Ellison, Rob Marshall to Receive SAG Foundation Awards
The trio will be honored with Patron of the Artists Awards at the foundation’s 30th anniversary celebration on Nov. 5
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TheWrap’s 2015 Innovators List: 13 Change Agents Who Are Driving Hollywood Forward
For our third annual list, TheWrap calls out Snapchat and other influential creators, entrepreneurs and business leaders helping to re-write the rules in Hollywood
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TheGrill 2015: ‘Empire’ Co-Creator Danny Strong Calls Brian Grazer ‘The Godfather’ (Video)
Oscar-winning producer sits for wide-ranging chat at TheWrap’s sixth annual Media Leadership Conference
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TheWrap’s 2015 Innovators List: 13 Change Agents Who Are Driving Hollywood Forward (Photos)
Third annual list of influential creators, entrepreneurs and business leaders helping to re-write the rules in Hollywood
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Lee Daniels Reveals Nicole Kidman ‘Empire’ Cameo: ‘I Can’t Wait’
Director says Oscar winner will appear on hit drama in chat with Interview magazine
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Ratings: ‘Empire’ Strikes Back With 16 Million Viewers for Season 2 Premiere
Fox hip-hop soap opera dominates Wednesday night with a 6.5 rating in key 18-49 demographic
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‘Empire’ Co-Creator Danny Strong Talks Season 2 Shockers, How Cookie’s ‘Head in the Box’ Gift Almost Got Cut
“I just remember us thinking, ‘That’ll be a crazy “Empire” moment,’” executive producer tells TheWrap
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‘Empire’ Season 2 Premiere Review: It’s Game Time For Cookie and Lucious
Fox’s powerhouse drama from creators Lee Daniels and Danny Strong returns with more scheming and a nod to Black Lives Matter
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Sean Penn Slaps ‘Empire’ Creator Lee Daniels With $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit
The Man Who Played Spicoli does not appreciate being dragged into Terrence Howard’s domestic abuse scandal