NBC Announces Cast Of “The Wiz Live” NBC just released the first photos and revealed the cast of their upcoming live production of “The Wiz” on network television. Newcomer Shanice Williams will star as Dorothy, while industry vet David Alan Grier stars as the Cowardly Lion, and singer Ne-Yo appears as the Tin Man. Elijah Kelley, best known from his role in “Hairspray,” stars as the Scarecrow. Other big names are on the supporting cast, as Queen Latifah stars as The Wiz, Uzo Aduba plays Glinda the Good Witch, and Mary J. Blige portrays Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West. Common, Amber Riley and Broadway’s original Dorothy Stephanie Mills are also set to star in the live production. The show will air live on Thursday, Dec. 3 on NBC, and is scheduled to move to Broadway after its network TV premiere. Will you be watching?? NBC
Dr. Conrad Murray was sentenced to four years behind bars today, the longest possible prison term for involuntary manslaughter. Needless to say, Michael Jackson’s family is adamant that he deserves every day of that sentence, and then some. His mother, Katherine Jackson, made that abundantly clear in recent weeks. In Murray’s official Probation Report, Katherine lashes out at Murray for his documentary, in which he lays blame on Michael and denies any wrongdoing. Katherine feels Murray’s four-year sentence is “insufficient.” The report says , “During filming, he repeatedly stated that he did nothing wrong. Ms. Jackson feels this adds insult to injury, and shows he is clearly not remorseful.” The Jackson family matriarch also says she’s “deeply insulted” that on the anniversary of Michael’s death, Murray arranged to be photographed at the cemetery. Michael’s parents, siblings and children issued a joint statement begging Judge Michael Pastor to make Conrad Murray pay for his crime, which he did today. At the same time, the family insists revenge is not their motive. The statement reads, “There is no way to adequately describe the loss of our beloved father, son, brother and friend. We still look at each other in disbelief.” “Is it really possible that he is gone? As Michael’s parents, we never imagined we would live to witness his passing. It is simply against the natural order of things.” “We are not here to seek revenge. There is nothing you can do here today to bring Michael back. But we will keep the love in our hearts that Michael embodied throughout his life. His passion was for unifying the world through the gift of his artistry.” “We respectfully request that you impose a sentence that reminds physicians that they can not sell their services to the highest bidder and cast aside their Hippocratic oath to do no harm. As we all know from this tragedy, doing so can have devastating results.” “The Bible reminds us that men cannot do justice, they can only seek justice. That is all that we ask as a family. And that is all that we can ask for here.” We ask you: Did Murray receive the right sentence?
Over three million people tuned in for this week’s season two premiere of Kourtney & Kim Take New York . Among them? Kris Humphries. And a friend tells Radar Online that the NBA free agent did not like what he witnessed. “It’s just not a true depiction about what was actually going on between Kim and Kris,” the insider says . Kourtney & Kim Take New York Sneak Preview For example, Kris did not just up and leave for Minnesota, as the episode implied. Kim was “nagging Kris about working,” this mole says. “There was nothing he could do about the NBA lockout. He was working out, and getting ready for the upcoming season, and he is a free agent. It was actually Kim’s idea that Kris go back to Minnesota to train and give them some distance.” The lockout is now over , of course, and Kris is no longer sleeping just a few feet from a crying Mason Disick, whose play area was set up outside his bedroom in New York City because producers wanted it there. “Kris is very excited to take on the next chapter of his life,” another insider says. “He feels with the NBA returning, he can get back to his normal routine and away from the madness that has been the whole wedding disaster.” The drama now moves into NBA arenas, as fans wonder what they ought to chant at the power forward. Leading options include:
Patrice O’Neal passed away today at the age of 41, one month after collapsing from a stroke. In response, a number of celebrities have taken to Twitter and expressed their sympathy over the late comedian. To wit: Patrice O’Neal Stand-Up Act Sarah Silverman : “RIP Patrice O’Neal. You made us laugh til we cried.” Kevin Smith : “I shared some air & some air time with the man on O&A & he was always funny & thoughtful. Patrice – He WILL be missed.” Seth Myers : “RIP Patrice O’Neal. A day spent watching clips of him on-line is a day well spent.” Bob Saget : “Patrice O’Neal. So damn funny and so smart and such a giant heart.” Nick Cannon : “An amazing comedian and an even better person. RIP Patrice O’Neal.” Joe Rogan : “RIP to my friend Patrice O’Neal, a great thinker, a great comic, and a great human being. He had a truly unique perspective on this world.” Dane Cook : “I started my career w/ Patrice O’Neal. He was 1 of the best ever. Fond memories of road gigs, late night eats & laughs.” David Alan Grier : “RIP Patrice Oneal…Amazing artist. Your voice n spirit will b missed.”
Apparently Mr. Bones pumpkin patch was the place to be this weekend if you are a celebrity with kids living in LA. We snapped everyone from Christina Aguilera , Fred Durst , David Alan Grier , David Boreanaz and Larry Birkhead out with their kids picking out pumpkin’s
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