“Waiting to Exhale” is going to become a TV series. From Terry McMillan’s 1992 New York Times bestselling novel to the hit 1995 film starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon, comes a new series based on the classic tale. “So, WAITING TO EXHALE is going to …
Read More »Paramount Acquires Lee Daniels’ Film ‘The United States Vs. Billie Holiday’ In Eight-Figure Deal
Paramount has acquired Lee Daniels’ new film The United States Vs. Billie Holiday in an eight-figure deal. The United States Vs. Billie Holiday will depict the legendary Jazz singer’s involvement in a sting operation launched by the Federal Department of Narcotics. The film’s production began back in October 2019 and is now …
Read More »Mo’Nique Pens Open Letter To Oprah: “I Felt Compelled To Write You This Open Letter After Observing The Disparity In The Way That You Seem To Treat People”
For the past few years, comedienne Mo’Nique has been very vocal about being blackballed in Hollywood by Oprah, Tyler Perry, and Lee Daniels. Mo’Nique recently took to Instagram to pen a letter to the former talk-show host and question her motives behind jumping at the chance to work on documentaries …
Read More »Dame Dash Says He Is Not Broke After Reports Shows He Allegedly Can’t Pay $2,400 Debt, Calls Out TMZ: “They Always Trying To Make A Strong Independent Black Man Look Broke”
Media mogul Dame Dash has filed legal documents in an ongoing business lawsuit claiming that he does not have the money to pay back the $2,400 bill that he owes in the lawsuit. “My income streams have all been garnished,” Dash wrote in the court docs, adding that he can’t …
Read More »Lee Daniels Says He’s “Beyond Embarrassed” About Jussie Smollett Scandal: ‘It Was A Flood Of Pain’
As creator and executive producer or “Empire,” Lee Daniels has been one of Jussie Smollett’s biggest supporters throughout his controversial case. But now, in a new interview with Vulture Magazine, Daniels shared that he’s “beyond embarrassed” for jumping to the actor’s defense. Back in January, Smollett made claims that he …
Read More »Lee Daniels Reveals He’s “Fighting” For ‘Star’ After Its Cancellation; Series Could Find New Home
Just weeks after Fox announced the recent cancellation of “Star,” starring Ryan Destiny, Queen Latifah, Brandy Norwood, Quincy Brown, the show’s co-creator, Lee Daniels, has restored hope for the future of the series. Late Tuesday night, Daniels took to Instagram to share his plans for the series following its cancellation …
Read More »Dame Dash’s Exes Are Suing Lee Daniels Over $1 Million Settlement, Both Women Claim Dash Owes Thousand In Child Support
Dame Dash’s exes are suing Lee Daniels over the mogul’s $1 million in settlement money. It seems the longstanding legal battle over $1 million is not over. Dash’s exes have now revived a settlement that ended last year between Dame and Daniels. Back in 2018, Daniels and Dash settled their …
Read More »“Empire” Creator Lee Daniels Talks Jussie Smollett’s Return To The Show: ”We’re In Conversations Right Now”
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Jussie Smollett’s alleged hate crime attack, which he was accused of faking and falsely reporting, many are concerned about the fate of his beloved character on the hit show, “Empire.” Back in January, Smollett claimed to be a victim of a brutal anti-gay, racist hate …
Read More »Dame Dash Fires Back At Lee Daniels’ Complaint, Asks Judge To Keep His Ex-Wife and Baby Mama Away From Settlement Money
Last week, Lee Daniels filed legal documents against Dame Dash, Dash’s ex-wife, Rachel Roy, and his baby mama Cindy Morales, over the women’s attempt to get their hands on the money Daniels owes Dash. In the docs obtained by The Blast, Daniels said the women served him with subpoenas to …
Read More »Lee Daniels Files Complaint Against Dame Dash, His Ex-Wife and Baby Mama, Says Women Are Trying To Get Settlement Money For Dash’s Owed Child Support
Just two months after Lee Daniels and Dame Dash settled their beef over an unpaid $5 million loan, the “Empire” co-creator has filed new legal documents against Dash, the mogul’s ex-wife and baby mama over the same payment. In court documents obtained by the Blast, Daniels said he settled the …
Read More »Lee Daniels Says Jussie Smollett Controversy Has Caused “Anger And Sadness” On ‘Empire’ Set
”Empire” creator and director Lee Daniels spoke out about life on set of the famous series after Jussie Smollett, also known as Jamal Lyon on the show, pleaded not guilty to charges related to allegations that he staged a hate crime in Chicago and filed a false police report. Daniels …
Read More »Dame Dash Allegedly Pays Off $400,000 Debt With Money He Pressed Lee Daniels For
Looks like Dame Dash’s mission to publicly press Lee Daniels over a 2015 loan agreement has officially paid off, as The Blast reports the mogul has used the money to pay off his own debt. In documents obtained by the publication, Dash reached a confidential settlement with Kerison & Willoughby …
Read More »Dame Dash Drops $5 Million Lawsuit Against Lee Daniels Over Richard Pryor Biopic
Dame Dash has officially ended his legal battle against Lee Daniels over a Richard Pryor biopic, in fact, it appears the music mogul may have finally received the cash he originally sued for. Back in June, Dash filed a lawsuit against Daniels for breach of contract in dealings surrounding the …
Read More »Could Ryan Coogler And Lee Daniels Be Working On Snoop Dogg’s Biopic?
The behind-the-scenes story of Snoop Dogg is coming to life in a biopic through the works of Ryan Coogler and Lee Daniels. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During an interview with 102.3 FM host Vic Jagger, Snoop dropped a tidbit about his biopic being in the works. The West Coast rapper began discussing the ideas …
Read More »Brandy Norwood To Be Series Regular On Lee Daniels’ “Star”
It looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more of #BrandyNorwood on “Star” as she’s been picked up to be a series regular. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the show, Norwood plays “Cassie Brown,” sister to the main character “Carlotta,” who looks sweet but is actually gang-affiliated. “Star” is co-created by #LeeDaniels and …
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