If you ask me, Mo’Nique—who used to be known as one of The Queens of Comedy— has officially become a hyphenate with ‘actress’ coming first. For all those who doubted her, she proved herself worthy with a heartfelt, humble speech that brought tears to many eyes (including Drew Barrymore’s and mine). Of course her screaming out ‘BA-BY’ when I can only assume she thought a commercial was coming up also reminds us that she hasn’t strayed too far from her roots. But I’m giving her a pass on that because she was caught up in the moment. However, also in that one moment she silenced all those who thought her ‘difficult’ or ‘ungrateful’ for the opportunity given to her by director Lee Daniels and used that platform to deliver a message to all those who’ve suffered abuse. Read the full story

So the much talked about film “Precious” finally opens in select cities today (then rolls out across the country over the next couple of weeks). I’m sure a lot of folks are probably saying finally because this flick has been hyped since January when it premiered at Sundance and blew those in attendance away. That is  certainly a long lead time but I’m here to say that the film definitely lives up to all the hype. Read the full story

As many of you already know I’ve been urging you to take your big girl pill and go out and see “Precious” which begins opening in select cities this Friday, November 6th (and will be in wide release November 20th). But may this contest will pique your interest. Read the full story

While many of you are debating whether you’ll actually make it to the theater to see “Precious” next week (umm, take a couple of big girl pill and see it!), the women who plays the title role is already picking up awards for her performance. Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe who plays the illiterate, obese, pregnant, abused teen in the film adapation of “Push” by Sapphire, won The New Hollywood Award at The Hollywood Awards Ceremony last night. Many believe that the Hollywood Awards are a precursor for what’s to come (yes, I’m talking Golden Globes and Oscar) when the full-fledged awards seasons gets in swing early next year. Read the full story