Following the runaway success of 'Why Did I Get Married,' Tyler Perry recently released a teaser trailer for its sequel, 'Why Did I Get Married Too.'

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The independent film "Precious" did big business at the box office this weekend. "Precious," the hardcore drama about incest, sexual abuse, literacy, the welfare system and survival in urban America did huge business at the box office it's opening weekend--it's was in limited release. The film, an adaptation of The New York Times Best Seller "Push" by Sapphire, opened in 18 theaters and earned $1.8 million (or $100,000.00 per screen, more than 10 times the average for a new film).

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ESSENCE.com blogger Dr. Janet Taylor shares her observations on the film "Precious", discusses sexual abuse and incest the Black community, and explains why we have to watch out for our girls.

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Thank goodness for directors such as Tyler Perry, F. Gary Gray and Lee Daniels. See why ever their efforts are not enough to increase the numbers of Blacks on the big screen.

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Hollywood honcho Tyler Perry reveals how talk show titan Oprah Winfrey helped him realize his goals as the duo prepare for the release of their film, "Precious."

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We can't believe it's been 25 years since Heathcliffe and Clair Huxtable won us over on "The Cosby Show." The duo remains the prototype of Black love, and we've rounded up other couples on the small screen that are keeping us tuned in this fall.

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