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The Terrifying True Story Behind Lee Daniels’ Latest Film Led His Mother to Warn Him Not to Make It
In an exclusive interview with The Root, the award-winning director said his mother warned him to stay away from the true story of a home possessed by demons.
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Books by Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read in September 2024
Inspiring memoirs from Don Lemon and Rickey Smiley and a cookbook from Tamron Hall are just a few of the books we can't wait to get our hands on this month.
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Lee Daniels Finally Breaks Silence on Jussie Smollett Five Years After Hoax
Though he "still [doesn’t] know what to believe" about hate crime hoax, the "Empire" co-creator would work with the embattled actor/singer.
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Resurfaced Topless Photo Of Tracee Ellis Ross Throws Internet Into A Frenzy (Again), Andre 3000 Addresses Critics, Tina Knowles And Richard Lawson Move Forward In Divorce Proceedings, A Look Inside Lil Baby’s Bachelor Pad And More
A collection of our most popular weekend stories from the week.
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WATCH: Lee Daniels On His Friendship with Mo’Nique
Filmmaker Lee Daniels looks back at the events that led to his reconciliation with Mo'Nique.
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EXCLUSIVE: Lee Daniels Has More to Say About Reconciling With Mo’Nique
In an interview with The Root, award-winning producer, director and screenplay writer Lee Daniels tells us more about his relationship with Mo’Nique.
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14 Musicians Who Told Trump To Stop Playing Their Music, Drake Drops 100 Gigs of Unreleased Content, Serena Williams Get Turned Away From Paris Restaurant, Amber Rose Says Kamala Harris Panders To Black People And More
A roundup of the Root's best entertainment stories of the week.
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Andra Day on Working with Lee Daniels and Her Favorite Spicy Snacks
Andra Day talks 'The Deliverance' and being part of a legendary female-led cast
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Director Lee Daniels on Upcoming Film ‘The Deliverance’ and Why ‘Precious’ Was So Important
Daniels looks back at 'Precious' and shares what it was like working with Hollywood legend Glenn Close.
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What We Know About Lee Daniels and Mo’Nique’s Burying Of the Hatchet After All These Years
Sitting down with Keke Palmer, who starred in the 2006 film, Madea's Family Reunion, Perry shared his thoughts following his latest film, Divorce in the Black.