Created by six-time Oscar nominated producer, director and actor Lee Daniels (Precious, Monster's Ball), it's no wonder Empire is so entertaining.

《嘻哈帝国》由六获奥斯卡提名的制作人、导演兼演员李•丹尼斯亲自操刀编剧(《珍爱》《死囚之舞》也是他的作品)，其娱乐性自是不言而喻。

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Lee Daniels was nominated for directing the movie.

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Lee Daniels,the filmmaker behind the unexpected success "Precious,"

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Speaking on Radio 4's Front Row, David Oyelowo said the Oscar-winning star had been asked to say "the n-word" in The Paperboy by director Lee Daniels.

BBC: Nicole Kidman refused to say 'n-word', co-star reveals

"Anyone who sees that movie will see Nicole Kidman did virtually everything else that Lee Daniels asked her to do, " Oyelowo was heard telling Mark Lawson on Wednesday's Front Row.

BBC: Nicole Kidman refused to say 'n-word', co-star reveals