Precious has taken top honors at the Toronto International Film Festival, becoming the first film in history to win audience awards at both Toronto and Sundance. The second place belongs to Mao's Last Dancer directed by Bruce Beresford and the third one to Micmacs directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Lee Daniels was not able to attend the ceremony, but sent his regards. "I wish I could be there to accept this award on behalf of the film, but I just landed in San Sebastian, Spain, and I'm on my way to the film's premiere here in just a few hours," Daniels said in his absence: "Though I cannot begin to express my gratitude, as the audience award holds such a special meaning. I made this film for every person out there who ever looked in the mirror, and felt unsure about the person looking back at them. This is not an art film for a select few. This is a movie for everyone that can relate to. This film is for all precious girls, and for everyone who has a little precious on the inside." Precious, which stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton and Mariah Carey, was a big hit in Toronto. It will next screen at the upcoming New York Film Festival before opening in theaters this November, and its Toronto win only further cements its status as force to be reckoned with come Oscar season. Previous winners of Toronto's top honor include American Beauty, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hotel Rwanda and last year's Slumdog Millionaire.

Photos from the Precious press conference - Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto, Sept 13.

Precious was selected to screen in The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival, starting October 14, 2009. The film will play in the "Films On The Square" programme - the most anticipated new titles from around the world. The screening times: Oct 23 - 6 PM, Oct 25 - 1 PM and Oct 26 - 3:45 PM.

MC will fly directly to Toronto on Sunday morning after the second Vegas concert. The Precious premiere is on Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival. Mariah is sensational as Mrs. Weiss, the social worker who tries to bring together the two main characters. For MC Precious finally shows off her acting side. All bad memories of previous adventures on film are wiped out.

Mariah Carey's the 100% song which she wrote with JD propably won't manage the soundtrack of the Precious movie. Instead, a new theme song should be I See in Color from Mary J. Blige. The original track was included for the first time in a print of the film screened last week at Lionsgate in Santa Monica. Mary reacted to Precious quite emotionally. What she saw on the screen hit her so much that she became personally invested in the film and wanted to contribute in some way. I See in Color which plays during a key scene in the film is the result. But there's still chance for MC's song because nothing was confirmed officialy.

Song 100 percent won't appear on the new album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel but it should be released on the Precious soundtrack. Here are lyrics of the leaked snippet: