Mariah Pushes "Precious" in Toronto

Mariah Carey in Toronto for a pre-screening cocktail party for "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" in which she plays a decidedly un-glam part as a social worker. And might we add, did a great job. When we first saw the film in Sundance (where it won multiple awards) we didn't immediately recognize her minus all the pop star trappings. Director Lee Daniels must be a good friends with the singer, because she's definitely transformed in this film. She along with Mary J. Blige were in Canada in support of the film, and even skipped the MTV Video Music Awards in New York the same evening.