Lee Daniels News

Disney Television Studios Restructures Leadership Team

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 10, 2019

Disney Television Studios today announced the restructuring of its leadership team.

The Academy Invites 842 To Membership; 50% Are Women

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 2, 2019

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 842 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.

Production Begins on FLORA & ULYSSES from Disney+

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 27, 2019

Production started this week in Vancouver on Walt Disney Pictures' “Flora & Ulysses,” directed by Lena Khan and based on the Newberry Award–winning children's book, “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” by Kate DiCamillo.

Lee Daniels to Develop Sammy Davis Jr. Miniseries

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 5, 2019

Lee Daniels Entertainment has teamed up with Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman's Playtone to develop miniseries about the life of Sammy Davis Jr.

Ben Vereen Steps Out At Catalina Jazz Club

by A.A. Cristi — June 4, 2019

The Cooper Company and Catalina Jazz Club are pleased to announce the return of Ben Vereen, one of North America's greatest entertainers performing his popular stage show, Steppin' Out with BEN VEREEN.

Breaking: GREY'S ANATOMY Star Jesse Williams Will Make Broadway Debut in TAKE ME OUT

by Nicole Rosky — May 30, 2019

Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President and Artistic Director; Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced that JESSE WILLIAMS will make his Broadway debut as Darren Lemming in the Broadway production ofRichard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play, TAKE ME OUT.

EMPIRE Renewed for Sixth Season on FOX

by Tori Hartshorn — April 30, 2019

FOX has renewed the hit drama EMPIRE for a sixth season, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment for FOX Entertainment.

Mariah Carey Announces Return To Caesars Palace in November With 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 30, 2019

BWW Review: Sedona International Film Festival Presents AN ACT OF TERROR

by Herbert Paine — February 24, 2019

AN ACT OF TERROR, directed by Ashley Paige Brim and co-written with Rachel Rush, is an absorbing and important film of conscience about racial injustice in America, directed by Ashley Paige Brim and co-written with Rachel Rush, featuring a compelling performance by Olivia Washington.

Giant Pictures to Release Writer/Director Ann Lupo's Autobiographical Film Festival Darling IN REALITY

by Tori Hartshorn — February 15, 2019

Fresh off an extraordinarily successful film festival run, Ann Lupo ("Documented") shares her exciting new voice as a filmmaker in her feature film directorial debut "In Reality.

BLACK PANTHER Leads Nominations for the NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 13, 2019

The nominees for the 50th NAACP Image Awards were exclusively announced today at the Television Critics Association's (TCA) TV One's joint press conference with Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP and Alfred Liggins, Chairman and CEO of TV One.

Beyonce, Chadwick Boseman, Ryan Coogler, Regina King, And Lebron James Nominated For NAACP Entertainer Of The Year

by A.A. Cristi — February 7, 2019

Voting opens today for the 50TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS a?" NAACP ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Award, the winner to be revealed during the two-hour special airing live on TV One, Saturday, March 30, 2019 from the Dolby Theatre.

Casting Announced For FAMILIAR At The Old Globe

by A.A. Cristi — January 4, 2019

The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for Familiar by Tony Award nominee Danai Gurira (Broadway's Eclipsed, Black Panther, "The Walking Dead").

Giorgio's Makes It's Palm Springs Debut at Palm Springs Film Festival Today

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2019

Giorgio's, A Modern Discotheque the legendary Hollywood nightclub will make it's desert debut today, January 3 @ 10:00pm, during the annual kick off for the Palm Springs Film Festival at the iconic MR.

Giorgio's Makes It's Palm Springs Debut at Palm Springs Film Festival Thursday 1/3

by Tori Hartshorn — December 27, 2018

Giorgio's, A Modern Discotheque the legendary Hollywood nightclub will make it's desert debut on Thursday, January 3 @ 10:00pm, during the annual kick off for the Palm Springs Film Festival at the iconic MR.

Daveed Diggs, Sheria Irving, and Zoë Winters Lead The Public's WHITE NOISE

by Julie Musbach — December 17, 2018

The Public Theater announced initial casting today for the world premiere of WHITE NOISE, written by Public Theater Master Writer Chair and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks.

E! Orders New Unscripted Comedy DATING #NOFILTER

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 12, 2018

 E! expands its original nightly programming line-up with a 20-episode order of the new unscripted comedy blind dating series, “Dating #NoFilter,” to air Monday through Thursday starting Monday, January 21st at 10:30p ET/PT.

Recording Academy And Republic Records To Release 2019 GRAMMY Nominees Album On 1/25

by Tori Hartshorn — December 6, 2018

The Recording Academy's GRAMMY Recordings® and Republic Records will release the 2019 GRAMMY® Nominees album on Jan.

BWW Interview: Ben Vereen Talks MAGNUM P.I., STAR, and His Upcoming Holiday Shows

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 29, 2018

Ben Vereen is one of the most accomplished and versatile entertainers.

Mariah Carey to Serve as Key Advisor on THE VOICE Season 15

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 23, 2018

Multi-platinum global superstar and legendary music icon Mariah Carey is set to join NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" as a key advisor for the Season 15 Knockout Rounds beginning Monday, Oct.