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Lenny Kravitz to play Civil Rights pioneer Andrew Young in Lee Daniels' 'Selma'
11:59 AM on 03/09/2010
He wasn't up for an Oscar, but "Precious" actor and noted musician Lenny Kravitz was out last night to show his support...
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Lee Daniels: We need to get out of 'Huxtable' mode
12:48 PM on 03/07/2010
VIDEO - 'Precious' director Lee Daniels is "just happy" to be nominated for an Oscar...
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'Precious' girls are everywhere
7:54 AM on 03/07/2010
Though the movie was based on fiction, the circumstances that Precious faces are happening to many African-American girls and the counselors who work with them...
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'Precious' dominates Spirit Awards with five prizes
10:17 AM on 03/06/2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) - 'Precious' took the best picture prize as it dominated the Spirit Awards, winning four other honors that included trophies for stars Sidibe and Mo'Nique...
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'Precious' director, award-winning author prepare series
2:23 PM on 03/03/2010
Lee Daniels has set his sights on a new family drama, this time for HBO with author Amy Bloom...
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'Precious' wins big at 41st NAACP Image Awards
11:31 AM on 02/27/2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The heart-wrenching tale of an illiterate and abused teen who finds hope in a Harlem classroom was named outstanding motion picture...
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Tyler Perry's off-screen performances are worthy of NAACP honor
7:59 AM on 02/26/2010
OPINION - While I question his method behind his movie characters, at least Perry puts his money where his mouth is to support causes and issues he cares about...
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Screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher is 'Precious'
2:50 PM on 02/05/2010
NEW YORK (AP) -- On Tuesday morning, just before the 2010 Academy Award nominations were announced, screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher couldn't get his TV to work...
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In her 'Precious' role, Mo'Nique is no joke
7:52 AM on 11/09/2009
NEW YORK (AP) - Mo'Nique likes to laugh. A lot. So the comedian knew she would be taking on a tough mental challenge when she decided to play the role of Mary Jones -- the vicious, abusive mother...
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Personal ties bind filmmakers to movie 'Precious'
12:40 PM on 11/05/2009
VIDEO - Precious' story comes alive with an all-star cast. They are stars that shine because of their ability to lose themselves in dark, disturbing roles.
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