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Lee Daniels: Oscar Nomination For ‘Precious’ Is A ‘Dream’ Come True

Director Lee Daniels talks with Access about his Oscar nod for Best Director for his movie “Precious.” Did he expect to be nominated? And what does he think about being the second African-American director to be nominated in the category?

Gabourey Sidibe Reacts To Oscar Nod: ‘I Jumped Up And Down’ When I Heard I Was Nominated For ‘Precious’

Gabourey Sidibe reacts to being nominated for Best Actress for her role on “Precious.” But whom from the film has she already spoken with this morning? And why does she think people who haven’t seen the movie should still go see it?

Backstage At The 2010 SAG Awards: Mo’Nique On How ‘Precious’ Has Changed Her Life

After winning the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, Mo’Nique explains how much of a profound effect working on “Precious” has had on her life. Plus, how has it helped her deal with her own past abuse?

TV One: What’s Hot Now (January 24, 2010)

Mo’Nique is on a roll after picking up Supporting Actress wins from the New York Film Critics and Critics Choice Awards for her role in “Precious” in the latest What’s Hot Now.

2010 Producers Guild Awards: Mo’Nique & Lee Daniels Share ‘Precious’ Moments

Mo’Nique tells Access how blessed and honored she feels for her recent awards and nominations. And, director Lee Daniels talks about the challenges of bringing “Precious” to the big screen.

2010 Golden Globes: On The Red Carpet With Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon try to stay dry on the red carpet as they make their way to Access’ Shaun Robinson. Mariah tells Shaun how grateful she is to be a part of “Precious.” Plus, she chats about having a little too much fun at the Palms Springs Film Festival.

2010 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards: ‘Precious’ Star Gabourey Sidibe Gets Star Struck

“Precious” star Gabourey Sidibe talks with AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman about joining some of her favorite stars on the red carpet and how she has been non-stop star stuck. Plus, who is her favorite star that she has met so far?

Did Gabourey Sidibe Ignore Jack Nicholson? (November 14, 2009)

“Precious” star Gabourey Sidibe has been so overwhelmed by attention she missed Jack Nicholson blowing her a kiss at the Inaugural Governors Awards in Los Angeles. How did she react when she found out? Plus, Gabourey talks about the buzz around her emotional movie.

Hollywood Radar (November 6, 2009)

Billy Bush hosted the 2009 Cedars-Sinai hospital Board of Governors Gala where Justin Timberlake was honored. Plus, Blink-182 welcomed the winner of their “Live the Rock Life” sweepstakes. And, what are critics saying about the new film, “Precious”?

TV One: What’s Hot Now (November 1, 2009)

“Precious” director and producer Lee Daniels reacts to the Oscar buzz surrounding Mo’Nique and Gabourey Sidibe in the latest What’s Hot Now.