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Singer Michelle Williams To Take Over Ashlee Simpson-Wentz’s ‘Chicago’ Role

January 06, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

After just a little over a month of giving Broadway audiences “all that jazz” in “Chicago,” Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is exiting the revival and singer Michelle Williams is reportedly stepping in.

According to People, the former Destiny’s Child star will strut her stuff in the role of Roxie Hart on the Great White way.

Broadway’s Back To New Orleans; ‘The Color Purple’ Partners With Louisiana Charity Group

November 30, 2009

NEW ORLEANS, La.

Broadway shows are finally back in New Orleans for the first time since Hurricane Katrina four years ago, and at least one — “The Color Purple” — is giving something back to the recovering city.

Winfrey & Perry Team Up To Promote ‘Precious’

October 01, 2009

TORONTO, Canada

Oprah Winfrey was so taken by Sapphire’s novel “Push” that she read it more than once.

Yet even though the talk show host has made best-sellers of unknown books, Winfrey didn’t think even her staggering influence could make “Push” — the story of an obese, illiterate black teen who suffers unspeakable abuse — something that millions would want to read.

Fantasia’s ‘American Idol’ Pick: Danny Gokey

March 10, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Being an “American Idol” winner herself, Fantasia knows one when she hears one, and Danny Gokey is her pick to win this season.

Fantasia says she’s been voting for Gokey, the 28-year-old from Milwaukee, whose wife Sophia died of a congenital heart defect only seven months he made the final 13.

Fantasia Talks Foreclosure, Heading Back To School For Her High School Diploma

February 15, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla.

Fantasia Barrino has a little something to clear up.

Despite December reports that her $1.3 million North Carolina home was in foreclosure, Fantasia told Access Hollywood she is still safely living in her abode.

Spielberg Joins Regulars For Cannes Film Fest

May 13, 2008

CANNES, France

Rounding up a lot of the usual suspects, the Cannes Film Festival presents a lineup from an illustrious if somewhat predictable gang of regulars, including Clint Eastwood, Steven Soderbergh, Woody Allen, Atom Egoyan and Wim Wenders.