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“I’m Beyond Embarrassed.” Lee Daniels reveals of himself on the subject of Jussie Smollett’s assault case

In an interview with Vulture, during which Empire creator, Lee Daniels, talked about the ending of his hit TV show and the woke culture, he also addressed his feelings on

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That Piece About Empire Losing Its “It” Factor

Originally published on madamenoire.com I am always thrilled when shows with Black casts are produced on major television networks. Without hesitation, I will support by watching at least the first

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Miss Lawrence And His Debut On ‘Empire’

The season 2 premiere of Empire was flooded with cameos and guest appearances by everyone from Chris Rock and Marisa Tomei to Al Sharpton, Don Lemon, and André Leon Talley.

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Woman Claims She’s the Real Cookie Lyon, Sues ‘Empire’ Creators

A Detroit woman named Sophia Eggleston, who says she is the “real-life Cookie Lyons,” has filed a $300 million lawsuit against Empire co-creator Lee Daniels and Fox, claiming that Daniels

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Lee Daniels and Jussie Smollett Got Death Threats Over ‘Empire’s’ Gay Storyline

Empire co-creator and executive producer Lee Daniels revealed Sunday at the 2015 Produced By Conference in Los Angeles that he and Jussie Smollett, who plays the gay character Jamal, have received violent

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‘The Sex Is Continually Off The Chain.’ – Lee Daniels Dishes On His Relationship With Younger Boo

Lee Daniels has never shied away from his sexuality since stepping into the mainstream, following the success of such films as Precious, The Butler, and now his Fox show, Empire.