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Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry team up to promote 'Precious'

sees images of African-American young women such as Sasha and Malia Obama, why is it still important to tell the story of girls like Precious? TORONTO — Oprah Winfrey was so taken by Sapphire's novel "Push" that she read it more than once. Yet even ...

From ALICIA QUARLES, Inside Bay Area,  13 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Tyler Perry,  Oprah Winfrey,  Mo'Nique,  Malia Obama,  Mariah Carey

Film is 'Precious' to Oprah, Tyler Perry

Oprah Winfrey was so taken by Sapphire's novel Push that she read it more than once. Yet even though the talk-show host has made best-sellers of unknown books, Winfrey didn't think even her staggering influence could make Push -- the story of an obese, ...

From ALICIA QUARLES, Chicago Sun-Times,  11 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Oprah Winfrey,  Tyler Perry,  Mo'Nique,  Mariah Carey,  Lenny Kravitz

Winfrey, Perry team up to promote 'Precious'

TORONTO - Oprah Winfrey was so taken by Sapphire's novel "Push" that she read it more than once. ...

From ALICIA QUARLES, Access Atlanta Vendor,  1 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Oprah Winfrey,  Tyler Perry,  Mo'Nique,  Mariah Carey,  Lenny Kravitz

Winfrey, Perry Push 'Precious'

TORONTO – Lee Daniels has an Oscar-winning movie to his credit, but he still needed some big-time help to draw attention to his latest film about a girl who overcomes crushing abuse. He got it from Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. They are the executive ...

From ALICIA QUARLES, Backstage,  15 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Oprah Winfrey,  Tyler Perry,  Sidney Poitier,  Maya Angelou,  Bill Cosby

Oprah, Perry promote their 'Precious'

TORONTO Lee Daniels has an Oscar-winning movie to his credit, but he still needed some big-time help to draw attention to his latest film about a girl who overcomes crushing abuse. He got it from Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry: The two are executive ...

From ALICIA QUARLES, Northwest Indiana Post-Tribune,  15 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Oprah Winfrey,  Tyler Perry,  Chris Young,  Bill Cosby,  Sidney Poitier

Winfrey, Tyler Perry push new film `Precious'

Lee Daniels has an Oscar-winning movie to his credit, but he still needed some big-time help to draw attention to his latest film about a girl who overcomes crushing abuse. Actress Gabourey Sidibe, right, and director Lee Daniels participate ...

From ALICIA QUARLES, Taiwan News,  15 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Tyler Perry,  Oprah Winfrey,  Halle Berry,  Chris Young,  Bill Cosby

'Precious' producer thankful for Oprah, Perry

TORONTO—Lee Daniels has an Oscar-winning movie to his credit, but he still needed some big-time help to draw attention to his latest film about a girl who overcomes crushing abuse. He got it from Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry: The two are executive ...

From ALICIA QUARLES, Boston Globe,  14 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Oprah Winfrey,  Tyler Perry,  Bill Cosby,  Sidney Poitier,  Maya Angelou

Oprah, Tyler Perry push 'Precious'

TORONTO — Lee Daniels has an Oscar-winning movie to his credit, but he still needed some big-time help to draw attention to his latest film about a girl who overcomes crushing abuse. He got it from Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry: The two are executive ...

From ALICIA QUARLES, Asbury Park Press,  14 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Tyler Perry,  Oprah Winfrey,  Bill Cosby,  Sidney Poitier,  Maya Angelou

Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry push film 'Precious'

TORONTO (AP) -- Lee Daniels has an Oscar-winning movie to his credit, but he still needed some big-time help to draw attention to his latest film about a girl who overcomes crushing abuse. He got it from Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry: The two are ...

From ALICIA QUARLES, Buffalo News,  14 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Oprah Winfrey,  Tyler Perry,  Bill Cosby,  Sidney Poitier,  Maya Angelou

Jackson's parents declare authority over affairs

LOS ANGELES—Michael Jackson's father declared Sunday in the strongest terms yet that he and his wife have sole authority over the late pop star's affairs. Joe Jackson said in a statement read on the red carpet before he headed into the BET Awards that ...

From ALICIA QUARLES, Boston Globe,  29 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Joe Jackson,  Michael Jackson,  Al Sharpton

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