Oprah Winfrey Returns To The Silver Screen In ‘The Butler’ (Trailer)

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The last time Oprah Winfrey was nominated for an Oscar I was 7 yrs. old. The movie was The Color Purple and the role was Sofia. After an impressive performance in the upcoming film, The Butler, Oprah’s generating Oscar buzz for what is considered her silver screen comeback role. In The Butler, Winfrey plays Gloria [...]

Rebel Wilson ROCKS! 9 Red Carpet Looks That We Love

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On Sunday actress / comedienne Rebel Wilson will take the stage as the host of the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, celebrating the biggest movie performances of the year. Since capturing our attention in films like Bridesmaids, What to Expect When You’re Expecting and Pitch Perfect, Rebel isn’t just a host but she’s also a nominee [...]

Christina Hendricks To Star In A Book Of Common Prayer Adaptation

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Actress Christina Hendricks has signed on to play the protagonist in the upcoming adaptation of Joan Didion’s 1977 novel A Book of Common Prayer, reports Word and Film. Campbell Scott will direct the Mad Men actress in what is considered a potentially ground breaking role. In the film Hendricks will play Charlotte Douglas, a wealthy [...]

Adele Wins An Oscar For The Song ‘Skyfall’, Other Plus Size Academy Award Winners

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Last night viewers watched as Adele won an Academy Academy Award for her work on the song Skyfall, the theme song to Skyfall, the new 007 movie.  She joins a list of talented plus size celebrities and actresses who have been awarded by the Academy for their work in movies.

Netflix Signs Queen Latifah’s Production Company To A Multiyear Licensing Deal

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Netflix, Inc. and Queen Latifah’s production company Flavor Unit Entertainment has entered into a pretty amazing exclusive licensing agreement. In the deal Netflix will have first dibs on films produced by Flavor Unit Entertainment after they are released in theaters.  The multiyear deal will begin in 2013. Queen Latifah owns Flavor Unit Entertainment along with [...]

Twilight Is My Newest Obsession: Top 10 Kissing Scenes

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Last night I watched the first installment of Twilight for the first time and I think I’m hooked. Who cares if I’m about 4 years late to the party; at least I’ve arrived. I don’t know what’s going on in Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart’s real love life but on screen I saw sparks. In [...]

Jill Scott Stars In Romantic Comedy “Baggage Claim”

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When I read that Jill Scott was going to appear alongside Paula Patton and Derek Luke in the film “Baggage Claim” I instantly became giddy with excitement. Then I read that she would play Gail Best, the best friend of Montana Moore played by Paula Patton, and my heart skipped a beat. Despite the difficulty [...]

Adele Inspired Parody Makes You Do A Double Take {VIDEO}

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Being a celebrity requires pretty thick skin.  Celebrities like Weird Al Yankovic made a living poking fun at celebrities but I’m pretty sure it was all in fun. After seeing this parody of Adele’s Rolling In The Deep on The Huffington Post, I started searching for more Adele parodies and my search uncovered Youtube Channel, [...]

Seven Movies That Make You Want To Sing Along

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I have a confession….I haven’t seen Pitch Perfect yet. It’s not that I don’t want to see it (because I do), I’m just being lazy. I’m a fan of any movie that incorporates singing so I know I’ll love Pitch Perfect but I probably won’t see it until Friday. To pacify my urge to sing [...]

Television Divas: Fall Screen Queens

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This fall/winter season plus size actresses are singing, dancing and acting their way into our hearts and television screens. Some of your favorite curvy thespians are Steel Magnolias joining Smash hits while singing on Pitch. Jill Scott & Queen Latifah in Steel Magnolias Jill Scott and Queen Latifah join the remake of the 1989 film [...]

Ryan Gosling Directs Christina Hendricks In “How To Catch A Monster”

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There’s no denying his good looks and his ability to make the ladies swoon over him in movies like “The Notebook” and “Crazy, Stupid, Love” but Ryan Gosling is out to prove that he has more going for himself than a handsome face. Gosling makes his directorial debut with “How To Catch A Monster”. The [...]

Cast & Fans Of “Real Women Have Curves” Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary {PHOTOS}

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Seeing a young America Ferrera play Ana Garcia in 2002′s “Real Women Have Curves”, gave many women the confidence to embrace their curvy bodies. Although the film wasn’t centered around Garcia’s weight, her curves played a huge part in the the way her character developed throughout the film. America Ferrera Goes Speed Dating In “Christine” [...]

Curvy Celebrities Attend The Premiere Of Sparkle In L.A. {PHOTOS}

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Celebrities headed to Los Angeles, CA last week for the premiere of Sparkle. Following the New York premiere, curvy girls Niecy Nash, Loretta Devine, Kim Kimble and Amber Riley joined cast member Bre’ly Evans and her cast mates for the star studded Tri-Star Pictures’ “Sparkle” premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. ‘The Soul Man’ star Niecy [...]

Tamela Mann Talks About New Music & Life After ‘Sparkle’

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Tamela Mann Talks About New Music & Life After ‘Sparkle’ On Friday a new generation of moviegoers will get to experience the movie Sparkle on the big screen. Irene Cara (Sparkle), Lonette McKee (Sista) and Philip Michael Thomas (Stix) starred in the original that was released in 1976. The 2012 version of the film has an [...]

Bre’ly Evans & Tamela Mann Star in Sparkle Next Month

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Plus size actresses Bre’ly Evans & Tamela Mann star in Sparkle Next Month The movie Sparkle starring Jordin Sparks & the late Whitney Houston hits theaters on August 17th but those aren’t the only actresses that I’m excited to see. The film also stars Bre’ly Evans as Tune Ann and Tamela Mann as Sarah Waters. [...]

Lindsay Lohan Channels Elizabeth Taylor In New Lifetime Movie

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When I was in my early 20′s I would hear women reference the Lifetime channel and movies geared strictly toward female viewers and I didn’t have a clue as to what they were talking about. Fast forward about ten years, a few life experiences and my love for Lifetime began to flourish. While web surfing [...]

Queen Latifah Stops By ‘The Today Show’ To Promote New Ice Age Film

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Queen Latifah continues to prove herself as a quadruple threat in the entertainment industry.  As an executive producer of VH1′s Single Ladies, a recording artist, spokesmodel and actress, there’s not much that the Queen can’t do. The Joyful Noise actress stopped by The Today Show yesterday to promote her upcoming film, Ice Age: Continental Drift where [...]

Queen Latifah & Jill Scott Shine In ‘Steel Magnolias’ Remake {VIDEO}

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The new “Steel Magnolias” are curvy girls Queen Latifah and Jill Scott, seasoned actresses Alfre Woodard and Phylicia Rashad.  This talented group of actresses will star in Lifetime’s remake of the classic 1989 film. The contemporary remake of the film follows six Louisiana women, M’Lynn (Queen Latifah), Ouiser (Woodard), Clairee (Phylicia Rashad), Truvy (Scott), Annelle [...]