Person: Lee Daniels

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Sean Penn files $10m defamation lawsuit

Sean Penn has filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against Empire co-creator Lee Daniels over comments Daniels made comparing him to the show’s star Terrence Howard, who’s been repeatedly accused of domestic violence.

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Movie reviews: The Butler

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Bullock and ex, McConaughey, win at Hollywood Awards

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Minaj quits 'American Idol'

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Movie reviews: The Paperboy

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Jackman and Daniels working on Martin Luther King Jr movie

Arrest warrant issued for Cuba Gooding Jr.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Cuba Gooding Jr.

Tue, 31 Jul, 2012

Young stars shed blockbusters for mature roles

Transformers, vampires, singing high-schoolers — they can be hard to outrun.

Thu, 24 May, 2012

Kidman in talks on 'The Paperboy'

Nicole Kidman is in negotiations to star in 'The Paperboy'.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2011

Neeson too old for Lincoln role

Liam Neeson is too old to play Abraham Lincoln.

Mon, 02 Aug, 2010

Cannon wants to make film with Carey

Nick Cannon wants to make a film with Mariah Carey.

Sat, 13 Mar, 2010

'Avatar' and 'The Hurt Locker' to slug it out at Oscars tonight

All eyes at tonight's Oscars will be on the showdown between 'Avatar' and 'The Hurt Locker'. Each has nine nominations.

Sun, 07 Mar, 2010

'Precious' dominates Spirit Awards

The Harlem drama 'Precious' won five prizes last night at the Spirit Awards honouring independent film, including best picture and trophies for stars Gabourey Sidibe and Mo’Nique and director Lee Daniels.

Sat, 06 Mar, 2010

'Precious' a difficult but rewarding watch

The much-talked about, and honoured, film finally reaches our screens and proves to be everything they said it would be … dark, depressing, harrowing, humane, uplifting and in every respect a wonderful, if challenging, drama.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2010

Success for Cameron and 'Avatar' at Golden Globes

The science-fiction blockbuster 'Avatar' won best drama at the Golden Globes and picked up the directing honour for James Cameron, raising the 'Titanic' filmmaker's prospects for another Academy Awards triumph.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2010

Unglamorous Carey 'unrecognisable' in new film

Mariah Carey is unrecognisable in her new movie – because she doesn’t wear make-up.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2009

Kravitz plans long acting career

Lenny Kravitz is determined to carve out a career as a serious actor - he has signed up for a string of movie roles following his acting debut.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2009

Mariah Carey adds Precious glamour to Cannes festival

SINGER Mariah Carey added a dash of glamour to the Cannes Film Festival yesterday.

Sat, 16 May, 2009

Carey makes her movie return

Mariah Carey leaped at the chance to reignite her movie career in independent film 'Tennessee' - so she could exorcise the demons of 2001 flop 'Glitter'.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2008

Shadowboxer a decent thriller

Helen Mirren rests her royal crown to pop up in Shadowboxer (Metrodome, €24.99), this time playing Rose, a hired gun who, with her partner Mikey (Cuba Gooding Jr), sets out to kill their latest target, only to discover the intended victim is pregnant. Exit all three as they go on the run.

Fri, 04 May, 2007

Carey embarrassed by Glitter performance

Popstar and aspiring actress Mariah Carey was thrilled when she found out the producer of her latest film missed her performance in the box-office bomb Glitter.

Sun, 08 Oct, 2006

Carey thrilled about new film role

Mariah Carey is desperate to start work on her new film Tennessee, after taking over the part from R&B rival Janet Jackson.

Wed, 31 May, 2006