Precious

Jennifer Hudson: Almost Precious

Castina Watson — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:41:00 -0800

Jennifer Hudson had just dusted off a place on the mantel for her Academy Award when Oscar gold came calling again -- this time in the form of the lead role in the cinema drama Precious.

Gabourey Sidibe’s mom advances on America’s Got Talent

Kristin Watson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:44:00 -0700

Gabourey Sidibe may be an Academy Award nominee for Precious, but who knew talent ran in the family? Alice Tan Ridley, Sidibe’s mother, is taking America by storm and is the latest shining star on America's Got Talent.

Independent Spirit Awards preview

Vicki Salemi — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:38:00 -0800

As Hollywood gears up for its Super Bowl of film -- the Academy Awards March 7 -- Santa Monica is prepping to host The Independent Spirit Awards March 5.

Mo'Nique on capturing evil and earning Oscar

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:01:00 -0800

Mo'Nique apparently was the last person expected to conquer a role as she did in Precious. Surprises are brilliant. To say, "Oscar nominee Mo'Nique" is a distinct honor for those who have appreciated the comedienne's tour de force that is Precious' most maniacal character. Here, we interview her about the role.

Oscar nominees react to the good news

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:47:00 -0800

Nominees for the 82nd Academy Awards have been made, and the stars are reacting with joy and appreciation.

Academy Award nominations 2010 announced

Joel D. Amos — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:02:00 -0800

The nominations for the 82nd Academy Award were announced in Los Angeles with a few shocks. Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker joining Avatar in leading the Academy Award nominations pack with nine each -- now that was a pleasant surprise!

The SAG Awards honor Betty White

Deanna Barnert — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:22:00 -0800

With awards season in full swing, the January 23 SAG Awards is all about Hollywood's biggest and brightest stars -- with actors voting to honor the best among them.

Top 10 films of 2009

Joel D. Amos — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:58:00 -0800

The top 10 movies of 2009 illustrate that fantastic film can arrive from any corner of the world -- from California with Up to France with Juliette Binouche in Summer Hours. SheKnows Entertainment had unparallelled access to the cinema's best offerings in 2009 and we are pleased to present the top 10 movies of 2009.

SAG nominations announced

Vicki Salemi — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:25:00 -0800

Nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards have officially been announced. The SAG Awards reveal continues an exciting week in Hollywood. Sure, months ago it seemed we were constantly reporting about celebrity deaths ranging from Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett to Patrick Swayze.

Independent Spirit Awards nominations

Joel D. Amos — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:17:00 -0800

Matt Dillon and Taraji P. Henson announced the Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations last night, bestowing Precious and The Last Station with five noms each! The Messenger, with four noms in its pocket, could still take the final tally at the big 25th anniversary awards show in March.

The Blind Side box office blockbuster

Joel D. Amos — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:58:00 -0800

The Blind Side pulled the rare box office feat this Thanksgiving weekend. Although it came in second place behind The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Blind Side's ticket sales expanded in its second week of release.

2012 blows up box office before New Moon premieres

Joel D. Amos — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:57:00 -0800

John Cusack, Amanda Peet and a fleet of impressive effects brought 2012 to the top of the weekend's box office. Roland Emerick's (The Day After Tomorrow almost tripled its number-two film competition, Disney's A Christmas Carol.

Precious: An early Oscar contender

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Precious lands in theaters November 6 starring Mo'Nique, Sherri Shepherd and Mariah Carey as you've never seen them before.