Hulu Acquires Amy DuBois Barnett’s Debut Novel ‘If I Ruled the World’ With Lee Daniels Co-Writing Pilot (EXCLUSIVE)

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Hulu Acquires Amy DuBois Barnett’s Debut Novel ‘If I Ruled the World’ With Lee Daniels Co-Writing Pilot (EXCLUSIVE)
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Hulu Lands Amy DuBois Barnett's Novel 'If I Ruled the World'

Hulu has acquired rights to Amy DuBois Barnett’s novel, “If I Ruled the World," to adapt into a TV series produced by Emma Watts and Lee Daniels.

Variety

Case Closed, Chicago Style: Jussie Smollett Makes $50K Charity Donation, Admits No Guilt In Hoax Hate Crime Attack Saga
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Case Closed, Chicago Style: Jussie Smollett Makes $50K Charity Donation, Admits No Guilt In Hoax Hate Crime Attack Saga

The saga of Jussie Smollett's alleged attack on the cold streets of Chicago finally is over, & he wrote a check

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Terrence Howard Turned Down Marvin Gaye Biopic Because He Didn’t Want to Kiss a Man: “I Would Cut My Lips Off”

The actor said he heard from Quincy Jones that the "Let's Get It On" singer was gay, adding that he wouldn't have been able to portray something he doesn't "understand."

The Hollywood Reporter

Terrence Howard Turned Down A Lee Daniels-Directed Marvin Gaye Biopic Because He “Could Not” Kiss A Man: “I Would Cut My Lips Off”
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Terrence Howard Turned Down A Lee Daniels-Directed Marvin Gaye Biopic Because He “Could Not” Kiss A Man: “I Would Cut My Lips Off”

Terrence Howard said he turned down a Lee Daniels-helmed biopic about Marvin Gaye because it would require him to explore his rumored homosexuality.

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Lee Daniels Extends 20th Television Relationship With First-Look Deal

Lee Daniels is staying at 20th Television with a multi-year first-look deal.

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‘Empire’ Creator Lee Daniels Mourns Death Of His Sister Lydia, Who Inspired Taraji P. Henson’s Cookie

Lee Daniels is mourning the loss of his sister Lydia, who inspired Taraji P. Henson's Empire character Loretha "Cookie" Lyon.

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Rungano Nyoni’s ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ Wins Zurich Film Festival

Shiori Itō's 'Black Box Diaries' won Zurich's audience award in addition to the documentary film prize.

The Hollywood Reporter
Zurich Jury Duty Reignites Lee Daniels’ Passion for Indie Cinema

"I lost my balls a little bit," he says, arguing that the success of TV's 'Empire' blunted his creative edge, but judging the films at Zurich has sparked a desire to return to his indie roots: "It's been like a rebirth."

The Hollywood Reporter