
Black Hollywood came out in droves Sunday night (Nov 1) to support the AFI Fest 2009 Screening of the new movie “Precious,” which stars newcomer Gabourey Sidibe and actress/comedienne turned late night talk show host Mo’Nique.
Some of the big names who walked down the red carpet of the big Hollywood event, held at were Oprah, Tyler Perry, Queen Latifah, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Mary J. Blige, Will Smith and much much more.
Check out a ton of pics from the “Precious” screening after the break! And be on the look-out for the movie when it releases to theaters nationwide this Friday (Nov. 6).
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Tags: Courtney Mazza, Forest Whitaker, Gabourey Sidibe, Garcelle Beauvais, Gayle King, Jamie Foxx, Kendu Isaacs, Mariah Carey, Mario Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Monique, Nick Cannon, Oprah, Paula Abdul, Paula Patton, Queen Latifah, Raphael Saadiq, Robin Thicke, Sherri Shepherd, Sidney Portier, Star Jones, Tyler Perry

In a move that surprised damn near everyone, Lil Kim and Cyndi Lauper performed “Time After Time” on stage together Saturday night (Jul 18) at the Mandela Day 46664 Celebration Concert … and Lil Kim sang! Albeit, Kim didn’t do very well with her vocals but we give her credit for being bold enough to do something like that in front of so many people. With a little more confidence and some vocal training, homegirl might be able to carry a little tune!
Alicia Keys, Will.i.am, Aretha Franklin and more also helped Nelson Mandela celebrate his 91st birthday at the annual 46664 event, which was held this year at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. Continue reading for more pics and for the video of Kim performing.
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Tags: Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Cyndi Lauper, Forest Whitaker, Jesse McCartney, Lil Kim, Morgan Freeman, Queen Latifah, Stevie Wonder, Whoopi Goldberg, Will.i.am, Wyclef Jean

Actors Charlie Murphy and Forest Whitaker were spotted on location for their new comedy movie “Family Wedding” at Clafoutis, a restaurant located on Sunset Plaza in Los Angeles.
The movie, which according to IMDB, also stars Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera, Regina King and Lance Gross is set to be released sometime next year.

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Oscar winning actor Forest Whitaker and his wife Keisha were spotted by the the West Coast paparazzi Monday night holding hands and sharing a couple of laughs as they left a nice dinner at Beso restaurant in Los Angeles. Continue reading for a couple more pics of the happily married couple.
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Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps was honored to receive the Sports Achievement Award at former champion boxer’s Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night event, where Oscar winner actor Forest Whitaker also received the Celebrity Fight Night Entertainer Award.
The Celebrity Fight Night Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by Jimmy Walker. It supports the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, as well as numerous other charities.
This year’s event marked the 15th year, and with a celebrity guest list including Jordin Sparks (who also performed), Kurt Warner, John Elway, Hill Harper and more, organizers say it raised more than 6.6 million dollars! Continue reading for more pics.
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It’s being reported that rapper 50 Cent has replaced legendary actor Forest Whitaker in Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming all-star cast film “The Expendables.” Whitaker reportedly had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
According to Sly’s letter sent to AintItCool.com, though there are some who are displeased over 50 Cent’s taking over the role, he’s sticking with the decision. He wrote, “Trust me, the change of Forest Whitaker to 50 Cent AKA Curtis Jackson is a good one.”
“Nobody wanted Eric Roberts over Ben Kingsley, but I believe it’s a vastly improved cast. The point is, you either believe in me and the project, setting your personal feelings aside, or you take a darker approach, which really serves no purpose since your insight and suggestions and overall are a great thrill for me to behold everyday I sign on.”
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Graydon Carter and Vanity Fair played host to the 2009 Vanity Hair Oscar party, which was attended by Russell Simmons, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, and about damn near everyone who held a big name at this year’s Oscar Awards and then some. Don’t believe us? Continue reading for more pics from the red carpet of the party!
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Tags: Alicia Keys, Berry Gordy, Christine Teigen, Cuba Gooding Jr., Forest Whitaker, Gavin Rossdale, Gayle King, Gwen Stefani, Halle Berry, Jada Pinkett-Smith, John Legend, Julie Henderson, Madonna, Reese Witherspoon, Rosario Dawson, Russell Simmons, Sidney Portier, Smokey Robinson, Taraji P. Henson, Taye Diggs, Viola Davis, Will Smith, Zoe Saldana

Actor Forest Whitaker and his wife Keisha were spotted enjoying the Domenico Vacca Fall 2009 fashion show from the front row with actor Mickey Rourke. Keep checking back for more photos of the Hollywood A-listers enjoying the fashion shows and festitivies celebrating Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2009. Continue reading for more photos from this post.
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