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Andra Day is rising up with her first album in nine years — and taking the stage in Central Park for a free show
Nine years after her Grammy-nominated debut, Andra Day is bringing those jazzy, sultry vibes again with her new album “Cassandra (cherith)".
Mo'Nique reveals how she forgave Lee Daniels after 13-year feud
“It’s a new chapter,” the Oscar-winner, 55, said regarding their ongoing drama in a new profile.
Mo'Nique tells Jalen Rose how fighting with Lee Daniels made them close
Mo'Nique, who won an Oscar for her performance in Lee Daniels' "Precious," spent the next 13 years feuding with the director. Now, she tells Jalen Rose on this week's "Renaissance...
Mo’Nique lands Netflix special, ending long money feud: 'Can y'all believe this s--t?'
She's also reuniting with "Precious" filmmaker Lee Daniels to make a movie after a years-long disagreement.
Father's Day; what kind of dad are you based on your zodiac sign?
In honor of Father's Day, and the men who make us and break us here's a list of the paternal styles of each zodiac sign.
'Billie Holiday' tops AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
“Minari,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “One Night in Miami” also made the ranks.
Golden Globe winner Andra Day still 'recovering' from Billie Holiday role
For her role in "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," (premiering on Hulu Feb. 26), Andra Day took up smoking and lost 39 pounds.
'United States vs. Billie Holiday' review: Andra Day shines in OK film
Here it is: Your annual average biopic boosted by a sensational leading performance.
Lee Daniels hopes his new Billie Holiday film makes lynching a hate crime
Lee Daniels pulls back the curtain on the troubled 1940s jazz singer’s simultaneous battles with substance abuse and the federal government in his new film, “The United States vs. Billie...
Lee Daniels' 'Wonder Years' reboot with black family in the works
A reboot of “The Wonder Years” has landed a pilot production commitment at ABC.
Ava DuVernay, Viola Davis, Lee Daniels, more salute stylist who died of coronavirus
Ava DuVernay, Tyler Perry, Viola Davis, Lee Daniels and many more industry luminaries today paid tribute to Charles Gregory Ross after the Emmy-nominated hairstylist lost his battle with the coronavirus...
'Empire' series finale set for April 21, final season cut short by coronavirus crisis
"Empire"'s sixth and final season will end sooner than originally planned due to the coronavirus pandemic. As revealed at the very end of Tuesday’s betrayal and crashed wedding filled “Love...
Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels endorses Pete Buttigieg
Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels this week endorsed South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg for president. The director of "The Butler," "Monster's Ball" and "Precious" said in a statement to People magazine...
Jussie Smollett could return for 'Empire' finale, says showrunner
Actor Jussie Smollett, who was written out of the Fox series "Empire" after claiming he was beaten up by men who yelled "This is MAGA country!" and put a noose...
Lee Daniels, Queen Latifah bring 'Star' power to Fox drama
Before Lee Daniels gave us the runaway hit “Empire,” he received Oscar nominations for producing and directing “Precious” — a searing portrait of a poor girl who relied on the...
Jude Demorest is Lee Daniels' rising 'Star'
When “Empire” became the biggest show on Fox, the network wanted another one from creator Lee Daniels. The sister series, “Star,” debuts this week. Similar in milieu to the Golden...
You'll never guess who this gorgeous actor's grandfather is
You could be forgiven for thinking you’ve seen Ethan Peck before. The handsome, dark-haired, 29-year-old actor and model is the spitting image of his late grandfather, iconic actor Gregory Peck....
How the scene-stealing temptress of 'Empire' got her start
Ta'Rhonda Jones is all about second — and third and fourth — chances. For one thing, the “Empire” actress never thought she’d end up on TV. She studied architectural drafting...
After blackballing, Mo'Nique insists 'I'm not difficult'
Mo’Nique is nothing if not candid. Already known for speaking her mind at all costs, the 47-year-old actress stirred up headlines in February when she dished to the Hollywood Reporter...
'Empire' strikes back against whitewashed TV
For many African-Americans, life is often messy, conflicted and plagued with challenges. “Empire” — Fox’s surprise hit about hip-hop king Lucious Lyon and his larger-than-life brood — lays these issues...