May 24, 2013

Usher Says He’s Come Full Circle with ‘The Voice’

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*It was “The Voice” host Carson Daly who first put a bug in Usher’s ear about occupying one of the red chairs. “I had conversations with him on his radio show and he really spoke very highly of it,” said Usher during a press conference for the show held Monday (April 22) in Los Angeles. [...]




Global Fun at Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival

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*The Vision Theatre Back-lot once again served as the host site for the 4th Annual Leimert Park Village African Art and Music Festival. The event celebrated the diverse African diaspora inLos Angeles, with music, art, poetry, childrens and teen activities, ‘Leimert Park After Dark,’ and much more. Several thousand people spent most or all of [...]




Paula Abdul to Join Broadway’s In the Heights?

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*She may not be a part of ABC’s re-launch of “Star Search,” but word has it that Paula Abdul is about to make her debut on Broadway this year in the 2008 Tony Award winning musical, “In the Heights.” “Paula will take over for Priscilla Lopez in one of the leading roles. It’s always been [...]




No ‘Star Search’ for Paula Abdul

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*In the end, it came down to the contract. Former “American Idol” judge and ABC were unable to reach an agreement on Abdul serving as a judge on an updated version of “Star Search.” As previously reported, Abdul was in position to participate in the classic talent show once hosted by Ed McMahon. But the [...]




Paula Abdul Update: Host of New ‘Star Search?’

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*Been wondering wondering what’s up with your girl Paula Abdul? Well, here’s the latest. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Abdul, the former ‘American Idol’ judge is close to signing a deal with ABC to topline a new version of ’80s talent show “Star Search.” While her exact role with the show is still being defined, [...]