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...

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...

VIDEO: 'Precious' newcomer Gabby Sidibe's first red carpet with Oprah Winfrey!
Gabby Sidibe, the 24-year-old actress who stars as a sexually and physically abused obese teenage single mom in "Precious," had never acted in a film before. And at last night's "Precious" premiere in the 2009 AFI Fest, she was sharing a Red Carpet with Oprah and costar Mariah Carey  and   wearing a David Meister designer maroon satin gown. Daunting, to be sure. We talked to Gabby, who has the most infectious giggle and the warmest smile, about making...

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 at 'Precious' Party
Oprah Winfrey arrives at the side entrance of Chateau Marmont for the after party of Precious which the daytime diva co-produced and which stars Mariah Carey , Sheri Shepherd and Lenny Kravitz . Precious tells the story of a young girl's salvation through education against all odds.

inPhotos: Sherri Shepherd, Will Smith For AFI
Hollywood talent Sherri Shepherd and Will Smith were spotted out with Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige at the AFI Fest over the weekend. Attending the screening of ‘Precious,” starring Mo’Nique and Gabourey Sidibe, Shepherd and Smith caught the eye of photogs on the Red Carpet. See photos of the duo below. (for additional photos from weekend events see

Oprah Will Narrate Discovery Channel's 'Life' Series
Media icon Oprah Winfrey will lend her voice talents to Discovery Channel's upcoming 11-part series, Life.

What Mariah Carey Wore: Zac Posen: PHOTO
Mariah Carey looked absolutely gorgeous on the Red Carpet at the screening of ‘Precious’ on Sunday in Hollywood. The singer/actress wore a black Zac Posen Resort 2008 gown and diamond jewels. See more pics from event including Oprah, Will Smith, Star Jones, Tyler Perry, Monique, and many more after the jump!

The Big Premiere of Precious: PHOTO
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon went to the AFI FEST 2009 Screening of Precious last night, which was held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Precious is the latest Oprah movie, and there’s already a TON of Oscar buzz around it. Oprah herself attended along with Tyler Perry and Will Smith, Paula Abdul, Mario Lopez and Mary J. Blige. Can’t wait to see it when it hits theaters!

Oprah's First Shoe and Handbag Intervention: PHOTO
Oprah's latest Fashion intervention targets frumpy flats, scuffed up sneakers and boots that have seen better days.

Oprah to Narrate Nature Series on the Discovery Channel
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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...

Bestselling Author Kathy Freston Discusses Plant-Based Cancer Prevention On Oprah.com: PHOTO
The research has been done and the doctors have weighed in. Eating plant-based foods is not only good for Mother Earth, it’s good for your mother too! Bestselling author Kathy Freston took to Oprah.com to share her latest research on a plant-based diet and how it relates to disease prevention. In the piece, Freston writes: “Here’s the bottom line: Animal protein seems to greatly contribute to diseases of nearly every type, including cancer, and a plant-based (vegan) diet is...

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!

Precious Rising
Can Precious , Oprah’s brutal new movie, be this year's Slumdog ? In the first Daily Beast Nominates, read interviews with the cast and watch footage of the Oscar favorite.

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

-Precious' to -Memoirs': How Mariah Carey Survived -Glitter': VIDEO
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Will Smith and Mariah Carey surprise at the LA premiere of 'Precious': PHOTO
Amazingly, Precious: Based on Push A Novel by Sapphire has already had four gala premieres at the prestigious Sundance, Cannes, Toronto and New York Film Festivals -- an almost unprecedented achievement. None of those debuts, however, was as star studded as the films final premiere Sunday evening at the AFI Film Fest in Los Angeles. None other than Will Smith appeared to shine his superstar spotlight on the little indie that could. But Smith wasnt the only starpower on the Red Carpet. An...

MARIAH CAREY IS “PRECIOUS” ABOUT HER ACTING CAREER: PHOTO
Mariah Carey has been packing houses from the start of her music career.

Mariah Carey Embarrassing Stumble on “The Jay Leno Show”: VIDEO
Mariah Carey almost took an embarrassing fall as she stumbled down a step on the set of The Jay Leno Show in New York Monday night. The Obsessed singer was blowing a kiss to fans but failed to notice the step as crowds cheered her onstage at the show. She laughed off the stumble by telling the audience: “You know when I tripped, I had choreographed that earlier. It was a plan to make Jay nervous that he was going to get sued……” Check out the video of Mariah Carey on the...

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