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Jennifer Hudson is backtracking on her recent explanation as to why she did not take the role in “Precious.” J Hud told TMZ that her weight was NOT a factor when she turned down the title role of “Precious.” Click here to find out her real reason for not taking the role.
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A movie about a Black teenage girl struggling with her identity, who suffers verbal abuse from her mother and struggles to fit in with her peers, is currently getting a strong Oscar buzz. No, the movie is not “Precious 2” it is “Pariah,” the story of a teenage lesbian coming to grips with her identity. Fortunately, “Pariah” differs with “Precious” in several key ways, making this offering a markedly better standout.
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In a new memoir Jennifer Hudson reveals that she turned down the lead role for ‘Precious’ and other intimate details of her life. Continue reading to find out more.
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The 14th annual American Black Film Festival wrapped up Sunday, with a community showing of its centerpiece film, “Stomp the Yard: Homecoming.” The festival drew more than 3,000 participants to Miami, Florida, for four days of workshops, panel discussions and movie screenings.
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Actress Gabourey Sidibe is well aware that most people know her from her breakout role in Precious, but she understandably wants to make it clear to people that she’s not her troubled, abused character. What better place to make the distinction than the “Saturday Night Live” stage?
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Despite Howard Stern’s controversial remarks that the Gabourey Sidibe will have trouble getting more work in Hollywood because of her size (Howard Stern Goes In On Oprah & Gabourey Sidibe), a source has exclusively revealed that the Precious Oscar nominee is going to be hosting an upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live!”
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Actress, comedienne and TV host Mo’Nique won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “Precious.” She beat out Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Penelope Cruz, as she did at the Golden Globes.
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Acting veterans had words of wisdom for “Precious” star Gabourey Sidibe. Alfre Woodard, Viola Davis, and other prominent Oscar winning and nominated women gathered Wednesday night and advised Gaby how to handle awards day jitters. Watch the video here.
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The 2010 Oscar nominations were announced this morning and there are some well deserved nominations, including several for the movie “Precious.”
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Mo’Nique has done it again. Her ability to portray an abusive mother in the big screen drama “Precious” was so outstanding that it has already garnered her a Golden Globe Award. On Saturday, it earned her a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award for best supporting actress. Watch her acceptance speech here!
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