VIDEO: Oprah didn't recognize 'The View's' Sherri Shepherd in 'Precious'
  Sherri Shepherd , co-host of "The View," is almost unrecognizable as Cornrows, the receptionist at the alternative school in the new film "Precious."   Even Oprah didn't recognize her! Shepherd promises that "Precious" will uplift and inspire audiences and that it's not just a black film.... "It's universal," she added at last night's premiere at the 2009 AFI Film Festival. She hopes that people take away that...

Oprah Winfrey on Precious: Don't Expect to "Enjoy" It: PHOTO
Director Lee Daniels insists he never thought that his new movie, Precious , would have much success. In fact, he never even thought it would be released in theaters. "I thought it was going to go straight to DVD," Daniels told me last night at Precious ' AFI Fest 2009 presented by Audi premiere in Hollywood. "I mean, who was going to want to see a movie about an obese black girl learning how to read?" But then he got a call from Oprah Winfrey … "I was winning my second award at Sundance...

Say What: Oprah Back To Acting ?: PHOTO
After starring in well received films like ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘The Women of Brewster Place,’ Oprah Winfrey stepped back to focus on her daytime television show and production of other films. Today, Oprah is looking forward to reading a script and perhaps returning to the big screen via Tyler Perry’s forthcoming film adaptation of ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf’. “I haven’t acted in 10 years....

Oprah Winfrey on Precious: Don't Expect to "Enjoy" It: PHOTO
Director Lee Daniels insists he never thought that his new movie, Precious , would have much success. In fact, he never even thought it would be released in theaters. "I thought it was going to go straight to DVD," Daniels told me last night at Precious ' AFI Fest 2009 presented by Audi premiere in Hollywood. "I mean, who was going to want to see a movie about an obese black girl learning how to read?" But then he got a call from Oprah Winfrey … "I was winning my second award at Sundance...

The Star Report: Oprah, Will Smith, Mariah Carey at 'Precious' premiere
The hard-hitting drama "Precious" brings out the stars to the premiere, including Will Smith, Oprah, Mariah Carey and many others. Advertisement Print    Email    Font Resize Return to Top    Comments We are pleased to let readers post comments about an article. Please increase the credibility of your post by including your full name and city in the body of your comment. FAQ: Article commenting how-tos and tips Recent Comments Post Your Comment Oral arguments...

With Oprah scheduled, Palin says she'll expand book tour to include more cities, interviews: PHOTO
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‘Precious’ ready to pop for director, young star
By JOHN ANDERSON “Precious” is hardly the feel-good movie of 2009, but the people around it should be feeling pretty good. It had a double win at Sundance, ringing endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, Oscar buzz swarming around Mo'Nique and, now, Friday's release. If it all feels like the other shoe's about to drop, you won't get an argument from Lee Daniels. “It's like I'm on a cloud, waiting for someone to pop it,” said the 49-year-old director...

Tyson Boxing Mad With Journalist's Tough Questions: PHOTO
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With Oprah scheduled, Palin says she'll expand book tour to include more cities, interviews
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is promising to visit more cities than a conventional book tour when her Memoir "Going Rogue" is published later this month. Palin says the locations of her book tour will be announced later this week by her publisher, HarperCollins. But in a Facebook posting Tuesday, the former Alaska Governor says she's decided to travel to cities outside of the typical book tour venues.

Oprah Winfrey Gets Faux Real With Stylist On Show: PHOTO
On a recent segment of Oprah Winfrey ’s show, a Fashion stylist made over several women and compared the before and after look. When the stylist commented that the fur vest on the woman for her “after” look was fake, Oprah replied, “I was a PETA Woman of the Year so I hope that’s faux!” Oprah won such an award for using her fame to bring attention to puppy mills and factory farms. Hats off to O for letting her viewers know fur’s not stylish by any...

Cherokee Nation Makes Headlines As Fraction Of Actress's Bloodline: PHOTO
Chicago—The proud and ancient Cherokee Nation was thrust into the spotlight during a taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show this week,...

Harlem scuffle: PHOTO
If you’re anything you like us, you’re getting a little tired of being ordered around by Oprah all the time. Read this book! Lose weight! Vote for this guy! Rub my feet!

The return of tracksuit bottoms: PHOTO
Cheryl Cole wears slashed tracksuit bottoms on X Factor. Photograph: Ken McKay / Rex Features Oprah Winfrey has a name for the kind of women who wear sweatpants in public: Schlumpadinkas. As you can probably guess, the label isn't intended as a compliment. Schlumpadinkas, Winfrey explained last year on a show devoted to helping these poor creatures, are women whose garb makes it clear they have given up on life. According to Winfrey, those baggy trousers with elasticated waist and ankles are...

Oprah to Narrate Nature Series on the Discovery Channel
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Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Oprah, Tyler Perry, Mariah Carey and More Attend AFI Fest 2009 Screening of “Precious” in Hollywood: PHOTO
Black Hollywood came out in droves Sunday night (Nov 1) to support the AFI Fest 2009 Screening of the new movie “Precious,” which stars newcomer Gabourey Sidibe and actress/comedienne turned late night talk show host Mo’Nique. Some of the big names who walked down the Red Carpet of the big Hollywood event, held at were Oprah, Tyler Perry, Queen Latifah, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Mary J. Blige, Will Smith and much much more. Check out a ton of pics from the...

Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Oprah, Tyler Perry, Mariah Carey and More Attend AFI Fest 2009 Screening of “Precious” in Hollywood: PHOTO
Black Hollywood came out in droves Sunday night (Nov 1) to support the AFI Fest 2009 Screening of the new movie Precious, which stars newcomer Gabourey

Chris Brown: “Who Cares If My Pants Are Fitted!?!”: PHOTO
Chris Brown has lashed out via his Twitter at (some) blogs/blog commenters for trying to play him for being “Fashion forward” in his new Graffiti album cover Some folks got on his azz about those tight Leggings he’s wearing and some people were even questioning his sexuality. But Chris says he’s 100% comfortable with his manhood and he fired back by calling all of his “haters” lame. PROPS: RAP RADAR

REPORT: Stedman To Release TELL ALL - Explains How He Caught Oprah In BED With Gayle And Talks About Oprah's FEUD With Michelle Obama!!!: PHOTO
REPORT: Stedman To Release TELL ALL - Explains How He Caught Oprah In BED With Gayle And Talks About Oprah's FEUD With Michelle Obama!!! - MediaTakeOut.com™ 2009

Cucinelli's Fashion Feast... Piece by Piece... Hilfiger Taps Milla Jovovich...: PHOTO
If Brunello Cucinelli is hosting a party, you can count on having heartfelt speeches and hearty Italian food. That holds true, evidently, even if the party is not in Tuscany during Pitti Uomo, but on the second floor of Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. Last week the designer and retailer feted their partnership. Michael Bastian and Rachel Roy were among the guests, who all seemed to ditch their usual finicky eating habits for an impressive spread of Umbrian dishes. See in one page Page:  ......

Beanie Sigel & Jay-Z: "Friend Or Foe?": PHOTO
[ Editor Note: The views of this column do not necessarily reflect those of SOHH.com ] Someone needs to call up Oprah or maybe Jerry Springer because Beanie Sigel 's emotions toward Jay-Z are nearly boiling. What once began as a concert subliminal then turned into a diss "real" record and then an interview and THEN more spotlight for Beans is simply amazing. SMFH...well, it seemed like it was all good just a week ago, what's going on in the mind of The Broad Street Bully? Hhmm... Shout-outs to...

The, “Twitter Miscarriage”: Penelope Trunk
Penelope Trunk, 42, tweeted: “I'm in a board meeting. Having a miscarriage. Thank goodness, because there's a f——up 3-week hoop-jump to have an Abortion in Wisconsin.” Her Twitter account @penelopetrunk, was suddenly news on CNN, Oprah, The New York Times and ABC news. The blogosphere had a marmite reaction, (Loved or hated her). Penelope Trunk has two children, a five-year-old and a seven-year-old. Previously she had two miscarriages, and had booked an appointment at an...

Michelle Obama ... A Rage in Red!: PHOTO
Michelle is all the rage. The First Lady glows in red on the cover of Glamour ’s December Women of the Year issue. While we’ve seen Mrs. Obama on the covers of Oprah , Vogue , Essence , Ebony , The New York Times magazine

The Subject of A&E's Newest Reality Show. What Is Kirstie Alley's Ass?: PHOTO
GSN has already cornered the market on documenting the events of Carnie Wilson’s ass and now Kirstie Alley has a show of her own.

GaGa vs. Betsey: Who'd You Rather?!: PHOTO
Appropriately dressed for absolutely nothing, Lady GaGa , 23, and Fashion designer Betsey Johnson , 67, vogued for the cameras at the same event in NYC last night. Question is ... See Also

Heidi won't be walking this year :'[: PHOTO
Heidi won't be walking this year :'[ Heidi Klum Won't Strut, Will Host Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Today 11:19 AM PST by Cristina Gibson Hot mama Heidi Klum won't be walking the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion show this year, but she'll still be working the crowd. Instead of strutting her stuff in barely there lingerie like in years past, the supermodel, who gave birth just three weeks ago, will be  hosting the entire event, a source tells E! News. Even before their baby girl...