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TV One Access: From 'Push' To 'Precious'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:02:49 -0800

BURBANK, Calif -- TV One Access explores the harrowing yet hope-filled story of the most critically acclaimed film of the year, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire." "From Push to Precious" is an hour-long special produced by Access Hollywood's urban entertainment news program, TV One Access. The special premieres Sunday, November 8, 2009 (check local listings) on cable's TV One.

Gabourey Sidibe and Lee Daniels talk 'Precious'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:02:08 -0800

Star and director on their controversial new movie.

A 'Precious' premiere

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:26:26 -0800

The stars of director Lee Daniels' critically acclaimed drama 'Precious' - Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Mariah Carey - hit the red carpet in Los Angeles alongside the film's producers Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. (Nov. 2)

'Precious' makes a 'surreal' premiere in Hollywood

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:33:33 -0800

AP - The cast and crew of "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" continued their unexpected journey from a scrappy little screening 10 months ago at the Sundance Film Festival to a star-studded gala at the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

'Precious' makes a 'surreal' premiere in Hollywood

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:32:08 -0800

Glee Cast to Receive Award for Diversity

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:04:00 -0800

Glee's collection of teen oddballs is good for more than just laughs, according to the Diversity Awards.

Check out photos of the cast of Glee

The cast of the quirky Fox musical comedy will receive the organization's 2009 award for favorite new diverse ensemble cast in November, according to Reuters. The series, which focuses on a less-than-cool high school glee club, mixes jocks and cheerleaders with a boy in a wheelchair (Kevin McHale), a geeky girl (Lea Michele), a gay student (Chris Colfer), an Asian goth (Jenna Ushkowitz) and an overweight African-American girl (Amber Riley).

"The bunch are determined to overcome the odds and make it to the big time both in high school and the world beyond," the Diversity Awards executive committee said in a statement.

Other honorees include...

Glee Cast to Receive Award for Diversity

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:48:00 -0800

Unknown "Precious" actress lives unlikely dream

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:53:27 -0700

Reuters - Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe is riding a once unthinkable trajectory of newcomer movie stardom that rivals any fairy tale.

Adam Sandler To Play Twins In 'Jack And Jill'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:18:58 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Sandler is going to take on a dual role in his next film - as both "Jack and Jill."

According to Variety, the comedian, who will produce the romantic comedy via his Happy Madison banner, will play both the male and female title twins in the romantic comedy. The film is expected in early 2011 from Sony.

Tyler Perry Opens Up About Childhood Abuse

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:35:09 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Tyler Perry is one of the big names behind the new film about abuse and incest, "Precious," and in a blog on his personal Web page, the "Madea" star revealed there are some very personal reasons he got behind the film.

Perry, who wrote the blog post less than a month after his 40th birthday, which occurred on Sept. 13, said watching the film brought back not only memories of pain, but also a deep appreciation for having survived an abusive childhood.