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Gabourey Sidibe: The Hollywood Seas Didn't Part For Me In The Same Way As For Anna Kendrick
Gabourey Sidibe says the ''Hollywood seas didn't part for her in the same way'' they did for Anna Kendrick.The 'Antebellum' star recalled how she and the 'Pitch Perfect' star were both nominated for an Oscar...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 September 2020
'I Don't Want To Be Skinny': Gabourey Sidibe Reveals Hopes And Fears After Weight-loss Surgery
Gabourey Sidibe has revealed how she secretly underwent weight-loss surgery nearly a year ago after a diabetes scare in the family. She opened up about the stressful time, along with her many years of body...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 March 2017
Gabourey Sidibe To Write Autobiography
Gabourey Sidibe wants to tell her ''impolite and shady'' stories in her autobiography.The 'Empire' actress has signed a deal with publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) to pen her memoir, which is as yet untitled but...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 June 2015
Neil Patrick Harris To Guest Star In American Horror Story?
Neil Patrick Harris may guest star in 'American Horror Story: Freak Show'.The actor is a huge fan of the TV series and had asked screenwriter and personally asked director Ryan Murphy if there was any...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 July 2014
Gabourey Sidibe Wanted To Portray Nell Carter In Tv Biopic
Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe has reportedly been approached to portray late singer/actress Nell Carter in a new Tv biopic.The Precious actress is said to be Hbo network bosses' top choice to bring the Gimme a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 June 2014
Sacha Baron Cohen Adds To 'Grimsby' Cast With Mcshane, Harewood, Sidibe And Vegas
Sacha Baron Cohen’s spoof spy comedy, ‘Grimsby’, is beginning to take shape. According to the Hollywood Reporter, actor Ian McShane (Hercules) David Harewood (Homeland), Gabourey Sidibe (Precious) and English comedian Johnny Vegas have all been...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 June 2014
Gabourey Sidibe "Proud" Following Her Gloria Awards Speech
Gabourey Sidibe's speech at the annual Gloria Awards on Thursday (1st May) was certainly impressive with the American Horror Story actress directly dealing with issues which plague many of us whether we're famous or not....
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 May 2014
Ahs Coven Recap: "Go To Hell" Or The One Where Everybody Died.
Besides being the most aptly named episode of American Horror Story so far – several characters literally went to hell – last night's Go To Hell also finally laid out some of this season’s...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2014
Champion Of Positive Body Image Lena Dunham Responds To Vogue Cover Controversy
More and more attention has been brought to magazines’ rampant retouching of stars on their covers – Melissa McCarthy, Gabourey Sidibe, Mindy Kaling and even Jennifer Lawrence have been retouched beyond recognition in recent months....
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 January 2014
The Golden Globe For Best Comeback Goes To Gabourey Sidibe
Award show red carpets are often an occasion for harsh criticism of every part of actresses’ looks – from dresses to hairstyles to whether or not that particular shade of lipstick matches the overall theme...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 January 2014
Gabourey Sidibe Laughs Off Golden Globes Weight Jibes
Gabourey Sidibe has dismissed criticism of her appearance at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday (12.01.14).The plus-sized actress - who shot to fame with her Oscar-nominated lead role in 2009 film 'Precious' - was subjected...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 January 2014
Gabourey Sidibe Blasts Twitter Critics Over Her Weight And Dress At The Golden Globes
Although Gabourey Sidibe wasn't nominated for any Golden Globe award at last Sunday's ceremony (Jan 12th), she still garnered a lot of attention.The 30 year-old fell victim to internet-bullying after twitter users targeted her weight...
By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 January 2014
Gabourey Sidibe Blasts Golden Globes Weight Critics
Actress Gabourey Sidibe has hit back at online critics who mocked her weight following her red carpet appearance at the Golden Globes.The plus-sized Precious star was among the celebrity guests at Sunday's (12Jan14) prizegiving in...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 January 2014
Gabourey Sidibe Pranks Jimmy Kimmel On His Marriage To Molly Mcnearney
TV host Jimmy Kimmel must have had the shock of his life to find two ladies in veils and white dresses were in attendance at his wedding, narrowly mistaking his fiancé Molly McNearney for mischievous...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 July 2013
Jimmy Kimmel Married, But Why Did Two Brides Turn Up To The Wedding?
Jimmy Kimmel and his long-term lover MollyMcNearney have married in a romantic Californian ceremony. The star-studded ceremony was packed with A-list guests, including Matt Damon, his wife Luciana, Emily Blunt, Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck, Ellen...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 July 2013
'Precious' Star Gabourey Sidibe Joins Cast Of American Horror Story
'Precious' star Gabourey Sidibe is joining the cast of American Horror Story, after Ryan Murphy announced the casting on Twitter this morning. As ever, the producer chose not to disclose any details about the character,...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2013
Gabourey Sidibe Beat Up Bully In Junior High
Actress Gabourey Sidibe once lost her temper and beat up a classmate at school because she could no longer tolerate his cruel bullying.The 29 year old overcame much adversity to land an Academy Award nomination...
By WENN on 25 May 2012
Gabourey Sidibe Sent Packing By Squatter Squirrels
Squirrels have chased Precious star Gabourey Sidibe out of her apartment.The actress left a window open "a crack" in her New York apartment when she left to spend the Christmas holidays in San Diego, California...
By WENN on 23 April 2012
Gabourey Sidibe's Life Spared On 9/11 After Over-sleeping
Precious star Gabourey Sidibe's life was spared on 9/11, because she woke up too late to make it to school.Sidibe, who was born and raised in New York City, was due to attend class in...
By WENN on 08 September 2011
Lenny Kravitz To Star In The Hunger Games
Lenny Kravitz has joined the cast of 'The Hunger Games'. The singer - who most recently appeared in dark drama 'Precious' alongside Gabourey Sidibe - has been signed up by director Gary Ross to play...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 May 2011
Gabourey Sidibe A 'Normal Working Actress'
Gabourey Sidibe lives the life of a "normal working actress". The 'Big C' star - who was nominated for an Oscar in 2010 for her role in drama 'Precious' alongside Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 April 2011
Gabourey Sidibe Worried About Murphy Movie
Gabourey Sidibe was "so nervous" about working with Eddie Murphy on 'Tower Heist'. The Oscar-nominated actress stars alongside the comic legend in the new movie - which also stars Ben Stiller and Matthew Broderick -...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 April 2011
Daniel Radcliffe Confirms The End Of Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe can "guarantee" there will be no more 'Harry Potter' books. The British star - who has played the title character since the movie series began in 2001 - has revealed the writer of...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 November 2010
Casey Affleck In Tower Heist
Casey Affleck has joined the cast of 'Tower Heist'.The actor will appear alongside Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Gabourey Sidibe and Michael Pena in the new action-comedy movie, which will be directed by Brett Ratner.The movie...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 October 2010
Sidibe Happy With Controversial Elle Magazine Cover
PRECIOUS star GABOUREY SIDIBE has leaped to the defence of magazine bosses at Elle, insisting they didn't lighten her features so she looked less dark on the cover of the glossy.Publication heads were accused of...
By WENN on 17 September 2010
Gabourey Sidibe's Plus Size Support
Gabourey Sidibe was among the esteemed guests at a New York Fashion Week show for plus sizes yesterday (15.09.10). The Oscar-nominated actress watched a parade of glamorous gowns and outfits designed by American fashion label...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 September 2010
Sidibe Loves 'Hitting On' Hollywood Hunks
GABOUREY SIDIBE is enjoying her time in the spotlight - because it's given her a chance to flirt with a string of Hollywood hunks.The actress shot to fame with her leading role in hard-hitting 2009...
By WENN on 29 May 2010
Mtv Movie Awards Get A Hangover
'The Hangover' dominates this year's MTV Movie Awards, with six nominations. The Todd Phillips-directed comedy - which stars Bradley Cooper and Heather Graham - is nominated in a host of categories, including Best Movie, Best...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 May 2010
Sidibe's Mother Slams Stern Over 'Fat' Jibes
GABOUREY SIDIBE's mother has told HOWARD STERN to "get a life" after the shock jock made a series of unflattering comments about the plus-size actress' weight.Stern caused controversy last week (beg08Mar10) after criticising the Precious...
By WENN on 15 March 2010
Stern: 'Sidibe Needs Help'
HOWARD STERN has refused to apologise for his unflattering comments about Oscar-nominated actress GABOUREY SIDIBE - insisting the portly PRECIOUS star "needs help".The radio host came under fire after he blasted Sidibe on his Sirius...
By WENN on 11 March 2010
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