EXCLUSIVE: Colin Powell Makes Surprise Appearance At "Precious" Party
Posted on Nov 09, 2009 @ 01:40PM - Add a comment
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell made a surprising guest appearance at the Crosby Street Hotel in New York City this weekend for a Precious screening afterparty.
The four-star General turned heads when walking into the Cinema Society fete, where stars including Gabourey Sidibe (the lead actress), Paula Patton (also in the film), Krya Sedgwick, Terrence Howard and more were already congratulating director Lee Daniels on the stunning film about an obese, illiterate teenager from Harlem with an awful and abusive family.
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"He looked very dapper in his tux," one eyewitness told RadarOnline.com. "Yet he had this light, breezy demeanor about him which made him totally approachable."
Powell grabbed a drink, skipping the 1800 Tequila on hand and opting for "just a club soda, please," before chatting for "some time with Gabourey. He told her how proud he was of her for taking on such a challenging role and even introduced her to his lovely wife, Linda," our spywitness said.
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Making his way around the room, Powell was laughing with Quincy Jones one minute and shaking hands with a random fan the next. "He was delighted to talk to anyone. One guy even asked him if he'd pose for a picture, which he obliged and stood there smiling while the guy fumbled with his iPhone, trying to get the shot just right," our source said.
Powell and the Mrs. stayed for about an hour before quietly slipping out, causing one distraught woman to remark, "He left?! I just got my camera from coat check. Damn!"
Mariah Carey, Oprah Get Glam for Precious
Posted on Nov 02, 2009 @ 11:56AM - Add a comment
While the subject matter of Lee Daniels' flick Precious is nothing to take lightly, A-list stars turned up the glamour for the film's Hollywood premiere on Sunday.
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The flick, about a teen mother struggling with a monstrously abusive mother, boasts cast like Mariah, Robin Thicke's wife Patton, breakout star Gabourey Sidibe, Sherri Shephard and Mo'nique.
Endorsed by Oprah Winfrey and powerhouse writer/director Tyler Perry, the world premiere (part of the AFI Fest) was bound to draw luminaries from all coasts. Indulge in Precious carpet looks!
The Precious Premiere
Posted on Nov 02, 2009 @ 11:03AM - Add a comment
The Precious Premiere
Reese Is An A-List Avon Lady!
Posted on Oct 28, 2009 @ 11:55AM - Add a comment
The face of Avon, Reese Witherspoon, showed up Tuesday night to the Avon Foundation's Champions Who Change Women's Lives, at Cipriani in New York. Joined by celeb pals like Courteney Cox Arquette and Fergie, the actress was seriously in style, donning a fierce Narciso Rodriguez frock.
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Reese Is An A-List Avon Lady!
Posted on Oct 28, 2009 @ 09:59AM - Add a comment
Reese Is An A-List Avon Lady!
