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Gabourey Sidibe Cries While Watching Her 'Precious' Audition: 'I Am So Grateful For Her'
The film won two Academy Awards in 2010.
Mo’Nique Wants Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry to ‘Take Accountablity’ for Messing With Her ‘Livelihood'
The actress-comedian says Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey "publicly shamed" her.
Jussie Smollett Reflects on Lee Daniels Saying Their Friendship Is 'Complicated': 'I Love Lee'
The actor said he would rather keep his friendship with Daniels private than discuss it in public.
Lee Daniels Says Working on ‘Empire’ Was ‘Horrible’ and ‘Absolutely the Worst Experience’
Daniels adds he got paid well enough to put his kids through college.
People Have Opinions About Lee Daniels Calling Alberta 'Deliverance' Character Part of the ‘Fabric’ of Black Community
The character in question is Glenn Close's portrayal of a recovering addict mother, Alberta.
Mo’Nique Remembers Lee Daniels Feud, Calls Him a ‘Friend’ After Reconciling
The pair were estranged until Daniels publicly apologized to Mo'Nique in 2022.
Lee Daniels Says He Would Cast Jussie Smollett Again Regardless of Hate Crime Hoax: ‘He Was a Son to Me’
Smollett was found guilty of staging a hate crime hoax in March 2022.
Lee Daniels Talks 'Forgiveness' in Reconciliation With Mo'Nique: 'Wasn't That God Working?'
'The Deliverance' director apologized to Mo'Nique in 2022, following their public fallout over 2009 drama 'Precious.'
Terrence Howard Sues CAA Over 'Lowball' 'Empire' Salary: 'I Believed That I Was Going to Get Paid'
The actor announced a lawsuit against the talent agency over claims that they pushed a 'lowball' salary to the actor to maximize their own profits.
Mo'Nique and Lee Daniels Rekindle Professional Relationship, Pair Set to Work Together on Netflix's 'Demon House'
Mo'Nique and Lee Daniels have rekindled their professional relationship and are set to work together on Netflix's upcoming exorcism thriller 'Demon House.'
Mo'Nique Says She Recorded Tyler Perry Expressing Regret Over How He Treated Her
Mo'Nique previously accused Perry, Oprah, and other Hollywood figures of "blackballing" her after she refused to participate in the 'Precious' awards campaign.
Lee Daniels Claims Hugh Jackman Wanted Him to Direct a 'Wolverine' Movie
Daniels revealed that Jackman wanted him behind the camera because he was impressed by his groundbreaking film, 'Precious.' But the studio wasn't impressed.
'You Hate Me Because I’m Great': Trevante Rhodes Talks 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' and His Future
'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' star Trevante Rhodes talks his 2018 triptych of films, the importance of this story, and his plans for the future.
Hulu Shares Trailer for 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' Starring Andra Day
Hulu acquired the rights to the Andra Day-starring biopic 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday,' and now the streaming platform has dropped a new trailer.
‘The Wonder Years’ Reboot With Black Cast Coming From Fred Savage and Lee Daniels
Original 'The Wonder Years' star Fred Savage will direct the pilot and executive produce alongside Lee Daniels, Saladin K. Patterson, and more.
Lee Daniels Reveals He Was Originally Set to Direct 'Brokeback Mountain'
In a recent interview, Lee Daniels revealed that he was originally set to direct 'Brokeback Mountain,' and that he waited 15 years to watch it.
Dame Dash's $950K Child Support Debt Will Reportedly Come Out of Settlement With Lee Daniels
The mothers of his children, Rachel Roy and Cindy Morales, will hit Daniel's pockets.
Dame Dash Says He Can't Pay $2,400 He Owes in Ongoing Lawsuit (UPDATE)
Damon Dash was in the news last year after he publicly confronted filmmaker Lee Daniels over money he was owed.