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Gabourey Sidibe And Wendy Williams Re-Enact “RHOA” Wig-Snatching

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You know you want to watch Wendy Williams and Gabourey Sidibe re-enact the wig-snatching incident between Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leaks on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” So what are you waiting for? Your boss isn’t looking, I promise. [Bossip] Keep reading »

Gabourey Sidibe’s Mom Wows On “America’s Got Talent”


Gabourey Sidibe may be an Oscar-nominated actress, but her mom, at 58, is still chasing her own dreams. Alice Tan Ridley has been a subway singer for 20 years and finally got a big break on “America’s Got Talent” this week (clip above). Could she be America’s answer to Susan Boyle? Time will tell! [via YouTube] Keep reading »

Gabourey Sidibe Pops Her Cherry On “Saturday Night Live”


Gabourey Sidibe hosted “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. Since we adore the girl, we were really looking forward to it. But in actuality, she was pretty eh—flubbing lines and breaking character on occasion. Perhaps live just isn’t her thing? Because the best segment of the night was a (we assume) pre-recorded short she did with Andy Samberg where they wage a Cherry Battle. What did you think of Gabby’s hosting abilities? Keep reading »

Whee! Gabourey Sidibe Is Hosting “SNL” This Weekend!

Judging by these promos, Gabourey Sidibe‘s hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” is going to involve a lot of guns and Andy Samberg with his pants off. (But hopefully not so much high-pitched screaming.) But you know what this means, guys? There’ll actually be a black woman on “SNL” — not just Kenan Thompson in lipstick and a wig. Keep reading »

Quotable: Daniel Vosovic Wants To Give Gabby Her “Fashion Moment”

“To me, that would be a standout and accomplishment, to take something that’s not exactly a sample size and make it not just work, but make it a fashion moment.”

– Former “Project Runway” contestant Daniel Vosovic on wanting to dress Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe. Personally, we think this would be a match made in heaven. [NYMag.com] Keep reading »

Gabourey Sidibe Is Hosting “SNL”!

How excited are we that Gabourey Sidibe has scored a gig hosting “SNL”? Eat that, Howard Stern! I love how even though the world has been literally riding her ass about her weight, that it hasn’t stopped her from moving forward with her career. Go Gaby! There’s no date set yet, but we’ll be watching anyways to see Betty White host on May 8. I’m hoping for a sketch where Gaby goes on her “I’d hit that” dream date with Gerard Butler. Could be funny. I’m feeling renewed faith in “SNL.” [Celebitchy]
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Quickies: Gabby Sidibe “Too Big” For Vogue & Sean Combs Is Getting A Toilet Full Of Vodka

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  • Anna Wintour will not allow Gabby Sidibe to appear on the vaunted pages of Vogue because of her size. [PopEater]
  • Glenn Beck says James Cameron is the anti-Christ. James Cameron says he doesn’t care and isn’t “trying to make friends with the right.” [New York Times]
  • MTV is canceling “The Hills!” [Access Hollywood]
  • New York City might be giving the pink slip to a huge amount of its teachers due to budget issues. They’re looking to fire 8,500 English, math, science, and social studies teachers in order to save money. [Gothamist]

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Quotable: Gabourey Is Scared Of Snooki

“I’m afraid of people who are smaller than me. This is a real fear. I’m too afraid to stand next to Snooki.”

– Gabourey Sidibe on the pint-sized, poufy-haired guidette during an appearance on “Chelsea Lately” [Witches' Brew] Keep reading »

Quotable: Gabourey Sidibe Does Want To Shed Some Pounds

“The truth is Gabourey would like to lose some weight, but the reality is that she would not have gotten the role of ‘Precious’ if she had not been heavy. As her mom I would like to see my daughter healthy but if she didn’t lose weight that’s not a problem either – it runs in our family.”

Gabourey Sidibe‘s mom, Alice Tan Ridley, spoke with Radar regarding the scrutiny of her daughter’s weight. [RadarOnline.com] Keep reading »

Boob Tube News: New Shows For Gabourey Sidibe And Keri Russell

After a glorious evening of television (a great episode of “Lost“! The lesbian kiss on “90210″!), I was pleased to read today’s entertainment news and see that … there’s lots more exciting stuff headed to the small screen soon. After the jump, the “Jersey Shore” kids head to South Beach, Keri Russell gets a new show, and our girl Gabourey Sidibe signs on for an edgy cable series. Keep reading »