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Precious Rising
Can Precious, Oprah's brutal new movie, be this year's Slumdog? In the first Daily Beast Nominates, read interviews with the cast and watch footage of the Oscar favorite.
Lee Daniels Reveals His Gritty Vision
The Precious mastermind on how a hard-knock upbringing fueled his desire to make the film.
The Journey Behind Precious
Fall's most anticipated film tells the story of an abused teen-but its director's odyssey is almost as remarkable. Stephen Farber talks to Precious' Lee Daniels about his early life in the Philadelphia projects, finding Sapphire's book, and casting Mo'Nique.
10 Red-Carpet Catastrophes
A Slumdog name slip. Tara Reid's breast blunder. Izaac Mizrahi's grabby hands. Kathy Griffin's tasteless joke. Watch some of the most uncomfortable moments ever to hit the red carpet.
Slumdog Comedian
Chris Kattan valiantly tackles Mumbai cinema in IFC's new miniseries, Bollywood Hero. But Anupama Chopra says the show lacks the color, music, or masala to rival Slumdog Millionaire.
Is Lacroix's Party Over?
French designer Christian Lacroix-beloved by models and celebrities for over two decades-just filed for bankruptcy, potentially ending an era. VIEW OUR GALLERY of his most iconic looks.
The Week in Culture
Scarlett Johansson is singing again, Danny Boyle saves the Slumdog kids, and Archie proposes-to Veronica. VIEW OUR GALLERY of the best in film, music, TV, and art.






















