Lee Daniels Reveals ‘Monster’s Ball’ Was Financed with ‘Drug Money’
*Lee Daniels revealed in a new interview that the majority of his movies have all been independently financed through his company, with “Monster’s Ball” notably funded using “drug money.” “Every film of mine has been independent,” Daniels told The Film Stage “All of my sh*t is independent. You know, my first movie was developed with […]
Lee Daniels Reacts to Glenn Close’s Controversial ‘Nappy P****y’ Scene in ‘The Deliverance’
*Lee Daniels reacted to the shock over a controversial scene involving Glenn Close in his new Netflix horror film “The Deliverance.” The film is inspired by a true story and centers on Ebony Jackson (Andra Day), a struggling single mother fighting personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. […]
The Cost of Fame: Lee Daniels Calls ‘Empire’ His ‘Worst Experience’ Yet
*Lee Daniels, the visionary creator behind the highly acclaimed series “Empire,” has recently unveiled his candid thoughts about his experiences working on the show. In a provocative interview with The Film Stage concerning his latest project, “The Deliverance,” Daniels, 64, described his time on “Empire” as the “worst experience” of his career. “Empire,” a riveting […]
‘The Deliverance’ Star Glenn Close Calls Warning About ‘Crazy’ Lee Daniels a Compliment | Video
*Actress Glenn Close revealed that colleagues warned her that director Lee Daniels was “crazy” before they teamed up for the first time on their new horror film, “The Deliverance.” “For me, that’s a compliment,” the Academy Award nominee said in an interview with Radio Andy, TheWrap reports. “A lot of times when people in this […]
Wait. Whaaaat?! Lee Daniels Claims Glenn Close’s White ‘The Deliverance’ Character ‘Alberta’ is A ‘Fabric’ of the Black Community
*Filmmaker Lee Daniels is getting scorched after comments he made regarding the representation of a character played by Glenn Close in his latest Netflix film, “The Deliverance.” Daniels stated that Close’s character, Alberta, “is part of the fabric of our community,” which has led to significant backlash from the Black community and social media users […]
Lee Daniels on Fixing Mo’Nique Relationship: ‘Wasn’t That God Working?’
*After years of beef, Lee Daniels and Mo’Nique look to be in a good space regarding their personal and professional relationship. So much so the pair are working together again in Daniels’ new horror film “The Deliverance.” The feature, which hits theaters August 30, finds inspiration from the true-life story of LaToya Ammons, a mother […]
Lee Daniels Calls Relationship with Jussie Smollett ‘Complicated,’ Open to Future Collaborations | Video
*In a recent conversation with Charlamagne tha God on “The Breakfast Club,” director Lee Daniels shared an update on his current relationship with Jussie Smollett and discussed the possibility of collaborating with the actor in the future. “We text each other. It’s so complicated. I still don’t know what to believe. God bless him on […]
Andra Day Speaks in Tongues in Lee Daniels’ New Horror Film ‘The Deliverance’
*Singer Andra Day plays an alcoholic single mother in Lee Daniels’ new horror film “The Deliverance,” and in one scene, she speaks in tongues while calling on Jesus. Netflix describes the film as a “genre-defying take on darkness, possession, and finding a higher power.” Here’s the synopsis: Ebony Jackson (Day), a struggling single mother fighting […]
Lee Daniels Says ‘The Deliverance’ is a Wake-Up Call | PicsVideo
*Some might call Lee Daniels’ frightening foray into the supernatural horror, but he begs to differ. Daniels describes “The Deliverance” as a “faith-based thriller” film. Based on true events, “The Deliverance” takes a cue from a case widely covered in Gary, IN. Latoya Ammons and her three children experienced strange incidents in their home there […]
Netflix Drops Trailer for Lee Daniels’ Horror ‘The Deliverance’ | Watch
*Netflix has released the trailer for director Lee Daniels’ new horror-thriller “The Deliverance,” starring singer Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Mo’Nique. The streamer describes it as a “genre-defying take on darkness, possession, and finding a higher power.” Here’s the synopsis: Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, moves her family […]
Lee Daniels’ Horror ‘The Deliverance’ Starring Andra Day Slated for August Theatrical Release
*Lee Daniels’ hotly anticipated thriller “The Deliverance,” starring singer Andra Day, is scheduled to premiere in select theaters on August 16 before the title debuts on Netflix on August 30. Blex Media reports that Netflix secured the rights to “The Deliverance” for a $65 million following a competitive bidding war. Per Tudum, the synopsis states: […]
Lee Daniels Breaks Silence on Requests for ‘Star’ Revival: ‘Love You for This. It is Being Written’
*Welp! We’ve got good news “Star” stans longing for the show’s return. It looks like they may soon see their wishes fulfilled. As reported by Blex Media, Lee Daniels has hinted at the revival of “Star” for the small screen. Daniels responded to an Instagram post by @Iamzoie, where the latter expressed their fervent desire […]
From Katt Williams to Monique: Why are Black Folks using Social Media to GOSSIP on Celebrity from 1999? | WATCH
*Attorney Antonio Moore looks closer at the recent Shannon Sharpe Club Shay Shay interviews of Katt Williams and Monique and gives a deep dive analysis on why there might be heavier interest in Black celebrities in Black America than other groups in the country. Moore likens the state of Black Generation X to being “stuck […]
Mariah Carey Looking for ‘Great Actress’ to Portray Her in TV Biopic
*Mariah Carey is reuniting with Lee Daniels to search for a talented actress to portray the songstress in a TV biopic. According to theJasmineBRAND, Carey, 52, previously revealed plans to turn her memoir titled “The Meaning of Mariah Carey” into a feature film. Carey spoke about casting the right person for the project in a […]
BET+ Drops Trailer for Supernatural Thriller ‘The Reading’ Starring Mo’Nique | Watch
*Mo’Nique and Lee Daniels squashed their years-long beef in 2022 and teamed up on a supernatural thriller that’s set to debut on BET+ next month. Written and directed by Courtney Glaudé, the BET+ original film “The Reading,” centers on recently widowed author Emma Leeden (Mo’Nique) who has agreed to a staged reading by 19-year-old Sky Brown […]
