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The Original Dreamgirls   
Heard Jennifer Holliday on Wendy Williams 2day and thought, well, she doesn't seem bitter like the press made her to be, just matter-of-factly and territorial(which is her god given right considering the so few options she has between her hands). Last time I checked, she doesn't have the luxury as those girls or even her co-stars(Sheryl Lee Ralph & Loretta Divine) but she seemed like a REAL vibrant person, funny and very candid about her days when she was a "Dreamgirl"  Though its SO funny hearing that good ol' Sheryl Lee came to work one day only to find that her van became Jennifer's.
Miss Holliday was a hell raiser even back then,,,love those dames. And speaking of hell raising, their per4mance in Tony back in 1982 always get me EVERYTIME: http://www.youtube.com/wa...C_u_q-iND0 | |
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I wonder why they didn`t make the movie back then, or even later when Whitney Houston was offered the part. | |
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Harlepolis said:
Heard Jennifer Holliday on Wendy Williams 2day and thought, well, she doesn't seem bitter like the press made her to be, just matter-of-factly and territorial(which is her god given right considering the so few options she has between her hands). Last time I checked, she doesn't have the luxury as those girls or even her co-stars(Sheryl Lee Ralph & Loretta Divine) but she seemed like a REAL vibrant person, funny and very candid about her days when she was a "Dreamgirl" Though its SO funny hearing that good ol' Sheryl Lee came to work one day only to find that her van became Jennifer's.
Miss Holliday was a hell raiser even back then,,,love those dames. And speaking of hell raising, their per4mance in Tony back in 1982 always get me EVERYTIME: http://www.youtube.com/wa...C_u_q-iND0 It's so good it's INSANE! I'd rather see a big girl do her thang and make my jaw drop then some talentless tartlet flashing her waxed twat at me. Jennifer Holiday is an amazing singer and I cannot wait to see Jennifer Hudson do her thang in the movie! peace Every minute of last night is on my face today.... | |
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Ms Ralph is F I N E as )(&(^*&&%$$..... | |
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Nice.
Has this song ever been covered by a guy? I'd love to hear a quiet cover of this, the way Jody covered Borderline. Why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality? - Stupify | |
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 We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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I didn't know Loretta was in this...Me loves me some Loretta. Space for sale... | |
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According to Wendy Eddie Murphy's mother heard the interview with Jennifer and called him a bit upset about Jennifer not being included in anything. So he got her a ticket to the premiere later that evening. I hope someone offers her a recording contract. Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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JackieBlue said: According to Wendy Eddie Murphy's mother heard the interview with Jennifer and called him a bit upset about Jennifer not being included in anything. So he got her a ticket to the premiere later that evening. I hope someone offers her a recording contract.
LMFAO You serious????? 
Good golly Miss LILIAN, she still get her boy on line as you wanna get. Thats what I call good ol' hometraining. | |
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And I am teeeeelling you
IIIII'm not go..oh...win.... You're the best man I'll ever know There's no way I can evah...evah go No, no, no, nooooo way That big bitch could sang dammitt! Andy is a four letter word. | |
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vainandy said: And I am teeeeelling you
IIIII'm not go..oh...win.... You're the best man I'll ever know There's no way I can evah...evah go No, no, no, nooooo way That big bitch could sang dammitt!  | |
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anon said: Nice.
Has this song ever been covered by a guy? I'd love to hear a quiet cover of this, the way Jody covered Borderline. http://www.youtube.com/wa...W898PqcTTE | |
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Harlepolis said:
Heard Jennifer Holliday on Wendy Williams 2day and thought, well, she doesn't seem bitter like the press made her to be, just matter-of-factly and territorial(which is her god given right considering the so few options she has between her hands). Last time I checked, she doesn't have the luxury as those girls or even her co-stars(Sheryl Lee Ralph & Loretta Divine) but she seemed like a REAL vibrant person, funny and very candid about her days when she was a "Dreamgirl" Though its SO funny hearing that good ol' Sheryl Lee came to work one day only to find that her van became Jennifer's.
Miss Holliday was a hell raiser even back then,,,love those dames. And speaking of hell raising, their per4mance in Tony back in 1982 always get me EVERYTIME: http://www.youtube.com/wa...C_u_q-iND0 That brought tears to my eyes! | |
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PurpleCharm said: anon said: Nice.
Has this song ever been covered by a guy? I'd love to hear a quiet cover of this, the way Jody covered Borderline. http://www.youtube.com/wa...W898PqcTTE Really, thanks. That's not what I meant but I did watch the whole thing and I'll be his fan for the tee alone. Why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality? - Stupify | |
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Wait, she appeared on Ally McBeal right?? | |
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Yeah I read in the paper about Jennifer Holliday being pissed about the movie too. She was angry because she wasn't asked to star (or sing) in the movie and wasn't sought out to give any input to the film.
I can kinda understand where she's coming from but at the same time I'm sure the directors (with all these major modern stars in the film) wanted a box office smash. | |
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Icicle said: I wonder why they didn`t make the movie back then, or even later when Whitney Houston was offered the part.
They've been trying to make this movie for years.In 1998,Warner Bros. were planning to make it,with Lauryn Hill as one of the stars.Those plans were cancelled when another musical--'Why Do Fools Fall In Love'--flopped at the box office.Movie studios are usually afraid to make musicals.It's risky for them.Last year,two heavily-hyped musicals ('Rent' and 'Idlewild') flopped,so who knows how 'Dreamgirls' is gonna do? | |
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PricelessHo said: Wait, she appeared on Ally McBeal right??
Yes, as the choir director. I didn't know it was her till I read her name in the credit. She transfomly changed into a WHOLE different person when she lost all that "thick flesh". | |
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SoulAlive said: Icicle said: I wonder why they didn`t make the movie back then, or even later when Whitney Houston was offered the part.
They've been trying to make this movie for years.In 1998,Warner Bros. were planning to make it,with Lauryn Hill as one of the stars.Those plans were cancelled when another musical--'Why Do Fools Fall In Love'--flopped at the box office.Movie studios are usually afraid to make musicals.It's risky for them.Last year,two heavily-hyped musicals ('Rent' and 'Idlewild') flopped,so who knows how 'Dreamgirls' is gonna do? I LOVE this play! Hopefully it might do a little better than the others managed to do . From my understanding, the company that owns the licensing rights to the musical waived all of the liscense fees for small theatres to perform Dreamgirls this year, in order to expand their audience and encourage new fans to go out & see the film. | |
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JackieBlue said: According to Wendy Eddie Murphy's mother heard the interview with Jennifer and called him a bit upset about Jennifer not being included in anything. So he got her a ticket to the premiere later that evening. I hope someone offers her a recording contract.
That was awfully nice of Mr. Murphy. "You can go Fly ya Mama's Kite" (c) Prince | |
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In todays NY POST Liz Smith is reporting the following
Life is imitating art now. Jennifer Holiday who was so incredible onstage in Dreamgirls as the original Effie, has incurred the wrath of Paramount for being uncooperative and not helpful in publicizing the movie. Word came down to omit any photo of her from the publicity for the movie version..... Effie being pushed aside again and privatley singing And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going. | |
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SoulAlive said: Icicle said: I wonder why they didn`t make the movie back then, or even later when Whitney Houston was offered the part.
They've been trying to make this movie for years.In 1998,Warner Bros. were planning to make it,with Lauryn Hill as one of the stars.Those plans were cancelled when another musical--'Why Do Fools Fall In Love'--flopped at the box office.Movie studios are usually afraid to make musicals.It's risky for them.Last year,two heavily-hyped musicals ('Rent' and 'Idlewild') flopped,so who knows how 'Dreamgirls' is gonna do? So that means we could have had Jennifer Holliday, Whitney Houston or Lauryn Hill, but ended up with Beyonce and an American idol winner. Not good....  | |
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Icicle said: SoulAlive said: They've been trying to make this movie for years.In 1998,Warner Bros. were planning to make it,with Lauryn Hill as one of the stars.Those plans were cancelled when another musical--'Why Do Fools Fall In Love'--flopped at the box office.Movie studios are usually afraid to make musicals.It's risky for them.Last year,two heavily-hyped musicals ('Rent' and 'Idlewild') flopped,so who knows how 'Dreamgirls' is gonna do? So that means we could have had Jennifer Holliday, Whitney Houston or Lauryn Hill, but ended up with Beyonce and an American idol winner. Not good.... Jennifer didn't win American Idol.... although she should have | |
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Icicle said: SoulAlive said: They've been trying to make this movie for years.In 1998,Warner Bros. were planning to make it,with Lauryn Hill as one of the stars.Those plans were cancelled when another musical--'Why Do Fools Fall In Love'--flopped at the box office.Movie studios are usually afraid to make musicals.It's risky for them.Last year,two heavily-hyped musicals ('Rent' and 'Idlewild') flopped,so who knows how 'Dreamgirls' is gonna do? So that means we could have had Jennifer Holliday, Whitney Houston or Lauryn Hill, but ended up with Beyonce and an American idol winner. Not good.... Maybe they should have made it with only girls from american idol. I know the perfect choice for the Diana part... http://www.youtube.com/wa...qHvwnbmMJw "Girls be gettin` mad, just yellin` at me, i`ll be like whatever, whateveeeer" "BOW DOWN BITCH!!!" 
Too funny!!! | |
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Icicle said: Icicle said: So that means we could have had Jennifer Holliday, Whitney Houston or Lauryn Hill, but ended up with Beyonce and an American idol winner. Not good.... Maybe they should have made it with only girls from american idol. I know the perfect choice for the Diana part... http://www.youtube.com/wa...qHvwnbmMJw "Girls be gettin` mad, just yellin` at me, i`ll be like whatever, whateveeeer" "BOW DOWN BITCH!!!"
Too funny!!! she was a riot | |
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banks said: she was a riot
I`ve read she released a single and is starring in a movie now.... . [Edited 12/7/06 5:42am] | |
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Icicle said: banks said: she was a riot
I`ve read she released a single and is starring in a movie now.... . [Edited 12/7/06 5:42am] A porno ? | |
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banks said: Icicle said: I`ve read she released a single and is starring in a movie now.... . [Edited 12/7/06 5:42am] A porno ? No, a movie called "Tragedy To Triumph", she says she wants to be the next Tom Cruise... http://www.glitteratigoss...ew_wi.html | |
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Icicle said: banks said: A porno ? No, a movie called "Tragedy To Triumph", she says she wants to be the next Tom Cruise... http://www.glitteratigoss...ew_wi.html That girl is a trip ... i just have to post this from her interview Tina: Who are your own idols - your role models? Who inspires you? Rhonetta: {pause} Well...I like Beyonce because she reminds me a lot of me. I think she's a lot like me. | |
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banks said: Icicle said: No, a movie called "Tragedy To Triumph", she says she wants to be the next Tom Cruise... http://www.glitteratigoss...ew_wi.html That girl is a trip ... i just have to post this from her interview Tina: Who are your own idols - your role models? Who inspires you? Rhonetta: {pause} Well...I like Beyonce because she reminds me a lot of me. I think she's a lot like me. She`s so modest | |
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