The Fox network is being sued, again, over the filming of its hit music drama series Empire directed by Lee Daniels. The lawsuit stems from the production’s use of the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago. The network began filming at the facility back in 2015 as a backdrop for the first two […]
Lee Daniels is one busy man! And it doesn’t seem like he’ll be slowing down anytime soon. ESSENCE caught up with Daniels and Jussie Smollett to get the latest on the shows Empire & Star. While Smollet talked about life in Los Angeles, Twitter and almost living with Insecure actress Yvonne Orji Daniels gave us a sneak peek of his […]
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Elijah Kelley from The New Edition Story has signed on for a recurring role on Season two of Fox’s hit music drama Star, reports Deadline. Kelley will play Andy, a Harvard graduate who has worked all his life to pursue his dreams in the music industry. He’s knowledgeable and driven, but his charisma is what Ayanna […]
If you’re a fan of the hit shows Empire and Star then get excited because the shows are back! Empire is returning for its fourth season and Star returns for its second season. Director and creator of the shows Lee Daniels is bringing you more Cookie Lyon and Carlotta Brown and he can’t wait to talk about it! “I’m here for you this morning,” […]
Fox is currently developing two more drama projects from Lee Daniels, the co-creator/executive producer of the network’s Empire and Star, reports Deadline. Victory, with writer Julian Breece, is set in the world of competitive gospel choirs, while East of Hope is described as a multi-racial soap opera. Written and executive produced by Breece, Victory tells the inspirational […]
Fox is currently developing two more drama projects from Lee Daniels, the co-creator/executive producer of the network’s Empire and Star, reports Deadline. Victory, with writer Julian Breece, is set in the world of competitive gospel choirs, while East of Hope is described as a multi-racial soap opera. Written and executive produced by Breece, Victory tells the inspirational […]
Keke Palmer has booked a recurring role on Season 2 of Fox’s music drama “Star.” The “Scream Queens” alum will play Gigi, a hot recording artist described as is “ratchet and rich.” While alienating her current label, she is courted by Ayanna and the girls’ new label, Midtown records. Despite all the attitude, Gigi is […]
Empire will begin its fourth season this fall with less guest stars, a refocus on the Lyon family and an homage to Prince, producers revealed Tuesday at TCA. With Lucious (Terrence Howard) caught in an explosion set up by his own family in the Season 3 finale, and having lost all memory of his family, executive […]
The defendants claim they suffered psychological damage and were denied medical attention when Fox taped the hit show at their detention center.
Lee Daniels, the master mind behind the hit shows Empire and now Star, is no stranger to great cinematic productions and success on the small screen. And all-star casts? He’s got that too. Lee talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about teaming up with Queen Latifah and Tyrese, the importance of the music in […]
