Jennifer Hudson won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Effie White in the film version of 'Dreamgirls.' Now another "American Idol" star has been cast in the touring company of the musical!
Syesha Mercado, the second runner-up on the seventh season, will take on the role of Deena Jones -- played by Beyoncé in the movie -- when the production begins performances at the Apollo Theater in New York City on Nov. 7, with an opening scheduled for Nov. 22. The world-renown theater is celebrating its 75th anniversary season in 2009-2010.
"When we started planning this new production, I knew it was time to finally bring Dreamgirls to the Apollo. Throughout its history, the Apollo has been known as a proving ground where new talent has been discovered and nurtured and careers have been launched," said producer John Breglio. "And that's what Dreamgirls is all about. The very first scene in Dreamgirls takes place right here at the Apollo's famous Amateur Night. What better place to launch a new production of this groundbreaking show?"
The limited run will play the Harlem venue through Dec. 6 and then begin touring the country.
The cast also includes Moya Angela as Effie White, Adrienne Warren takes on the role of Lorrell Robinson and Margaret Hoffman will play Michelle Morris.
"i need love. my heart needs love, but i can't give you a chance and it's all because i dont wanna be hurt."
The first time i heard this song, i had to stop my car and BOUNCE!!! LOL!!! I was like YEEEEEEEEEEES!!! I want you to feel it too, so... go head and download it! PEACE!!!!
It’s been reported that Jennifer Hudson gave birth late last night.According to sources, Jennifer Hudson and fiancee David Otunga welcomed their son late last night on the hush with not a speck of paparazzi in sight. Seeing as the two opted not to know the sex of the baby, they brought both pink and blue clothes to be on the safe side. From what we know, the baby weighed in at seven pounds, fourteen ounces and was named David Daniel Otunga, Jr. after his father.
No name or picture have surfaced but y’all know we got y’all as soon as the ink dries on J.Hud’s baby photo check. On a serious note, we are so glad to see a happy ending to the sorrow J.Hud has experienced in the past couple months.
Source:Bossip
Well Well Well... Some new music from my main man, Michael Buble.... Apparently he has a brand new album dropping this year, and this is the first single from the disc. This song features Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.... Damn i can't wait to collabo wit him... or at least go head to head! OW!!!! GO MIKE!!!
LiSTEN/DOWNLOAD : MiCHAEL BUBLE [feat. Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings] - BABY [YOU'VE GOT WHAT iT TAKES]
I FINALLY FOUND THEM!!! Lol... I would always catch their video on MTVJams and would be like, "who are these girls?! they're so cute... remind me of my younger brother's friends..." any ways... i was addicted to the video/song so i wanted to share this new gift with you guys... ENJOY!!!!
Watch the VIDEO here.....
Isn't this something... On tomorrow, the stars of the Oscar-winning movie DREAMGIRLS, will have their own respective movies hitting the shelves. We have multiple Grammy winner Beyonce in Obsessed, Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx in The Soloist, and Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson in Fragments.
Focused on a group of survivors who must face life on different terms after shots ring out and the early morning tranquility of a diner shatters, Fragments finds each character transforming in unexpected ways.
Derek Charles is a hard working man, employed as a asset manager in a private company. He is very happy with his beautiful wife, Sharon, and only son, and because of his hard work he just got a huge promotion. But suddenly he gets a temporary worker who is both attractive and smart, and Derek is understandably impressed with her and also finds himself physically drawn to her. However, this new girl is desperate to get close to him - at any cost.
People take note... There's a NEW MEMPHIS on the way... & w/ the help of KENNETH WHALUM, JR. we can get there a whoooole lot quicker. :-) [Above is one of Drummaboy's Tweets about the prospective Mayor...]
