Season 3 Fame Cast Holiday Greetings card

Christmas 1983 the U.K. Fame fan Club issued a Christmas card featuring a picture of the season 3 cast and copy of their holiday messages.

Cynthia Gibb An accidental Christmas Trailer

A Trailer for Cynthia Gibb's festive film "An Accidental Christmas" from 2007.

Billy Hufsey Jingle Bell Rock & I'll Be There

Billy Hufsey performed Jingle Bell Rock and I'll Be There on Daytime Soap "Days Of Our Lives".

Janet Jackson X Factor Performance 2009

Janet returns to U.K. after a 5 year absence and performs a medley of "All For You" and new single "Make Me" on the X Factor Results Show.

Fame Merchandise Fame Advent calendar

Kinnerton have released a Fame Chocolate Advent Calendar so you can enjoy a tasty way to count down to Christmas.

I've seen them available in Asda and on line on Ebay but I haven't found any online sites selling them.

Janet Jackson Make Me Ralphi Rosario Vocal Club Mix

"Make Me" is the latest single from Janet Jackson to promote her new Number Ones/The Best double CD out later this month. This is the Ralphi Rosario Vocal Club Mix.

Fame Merchandise Nested Meal Time set

Spearmark have released a nested meal time set including Fame mug and plate.

Rachael Sage - Too Many Women

"Too Many Women" comes from the new Fame Film soundtrack and is performed by Rachael Sage. This has now been released as a single and here is the official music video:

Fame Merchandise Fame Pencil Case & Stationary Set

Sainsburys are selling a range of Fame products made by Rocket productions, including a Fame pencil case and staionary set which includes pen, pencil, sticky notes, eraser, ruler and pencil sharpener.

Fame Merchandise Fame Choclates

Marks and Spencer are selling boxes of Fame sticky toffee chocolates priced £1.99 , yum!

Love Him To The Max - Ann Nelson

"Love Him To The Max" is performed by Ann Nelson in the season 5 episode "Selling Out".

Download the MP3 

Fame Merchandise Fame Mug

Kinnerton have released a Fame Movie Mug Gift Set containing an Mug, drinking chocolate, Marshmallows and a fame Keyring. I've seen it available in TESCOs and online at Wilkinsons.

Fame Merchandise Fame Headphones

Play.com are selling Fame headphones at £39.99. Released 19th November 2009.

Fame Movie Watch

A Kids Fame Watch has been released and is available from Tesco Direct priced £7.99.

Cynthia Gibb Website

Cynthia Gibb's website and YouTube channel are now fully up and running.

Click the link below: 

Official Website

Cynthia's YouTube channel

Fame Badge/Pin set

Amazon.co.uk have a 4 pack Fame badge set available to buy for £2.48

Fame Movie Books

A range of poster, quiz and story books have been issued to tie in with the new fame movie.
They are available at bookstores and online from ladybird book.

Shiny styles Fame Clothing

Shiny Styles have released a range of Women's Fame clothing. Prices start at £20.00

Debbie Allen's Top Ten Albums!

The follow article comes from Sunday Express from 25tth October 2009 where Debbie picks her favourite 6 albums:

DEBBIE Allen, 59, starred as Lydia Grant in the hit Eighties’ TV series Fame. She’s currently directing Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, which opens at the Novello Theatre on December 1

Mariah Carey: Butterfly (Columbia)I think Mariah is one of the songbirds of this millennium and the music on this album is truly inspirational. Whenever I hear it I just want to dance.

Michael Jackson: Thriller (Epic)This was a landmark album and perhaps Jackson’s artistic high watermark. When it came out Jackson defined the world of pop music for me. Every track is a winner. A classic.

Various Artists: West Side Story [Soundtrack] (Sony Classical)This features some of the greatest music ever. I listen to it over and over and never tire of it. A fabulous musical. Try to get the original Broadway cast recording.

Miles Davis: Sketches of Spain [50th Anniversary Edition] (Sony Legacy)I grew up in a household where jazz was revered above all other forms of music. Davis was not only a giant in the jazz world but in this he made an absolutely wonderful album. Every home should have a copy.

Robin Thicke:The Evolutionof Robin Thicke (Indigo)This guy came out of nowhere and his first album is amazing. The song I particularly love is Lost Without U, a massive hit Stateside a couple of years ago. This is contemporary R&B at its best.

Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life (Universal/Island)I got into Stevie’s music at school and have been a fan ever since. As far as I’m concerned he’s the master composer. He’s cut a string of classic records but this is his masterpiece.It’s touched me as a woman.

Shopping with Kherington Payne & Kay Panabaker

Kherington Payne and Kay Panakaer go shopping for their dresses for the Fame premiere.

Fame Electronic Organ version

I found this great instrumental version of the Fame theme played on an electronic organ.

Fame Movie Calendar 2010

To celebrate the return of Fame, Danilo have issued the official 2010 calendar for the new Fame movie priced £7.99.

Nia Peeples We Are The One Benefit Interview

Nia Interviewed at the We Are The One Benefit concert which she hosted. The 2nd video is the most interesting where she talks about how important the Fame TV show was to her and gives her honesty opinion of the new Fame Movie, where she says basically what most of us think!

Fame Movie 2009 Merchandise 2

Spearmark have release a number of Fame Movie 2009 related items in the UK:

A lunch bag, A metallic drinking bottle/flask and a twisty straw cup.

They are available to buy in store and online. 

Fame Movie 2009 Merchandise

Cafe press have a whole range of fame T shirts, bags, stickers and other merchandise to support the new Fame movie.

Starmaker Cover version by Trish

I found this Starmaker cover version on You tube, song by Trish over the karaoke version of the song. When I first saw it, i thought "Oh no this is going to be Terrible" but actually Trish has a great quality to her voice and it's really pretty good.

Debbie Allen & Naturi Naughton 106 & Park Interview

Debbie Allen and Naturi Naughton Interviewed on 106 & Park. Talking about the new Fame Movie and Michael Jackson.

Naturi Naughton & Paul Iacono Interview Fame 2009

Interviews with Paul Iacono and Naturi Naughton about their roles in the Fame Movie. Don't worry about the German voice over, the Interviews are in English.

Nia Peeples Quest Crew Charity concert

Nia Peeples is due to perform as part of the Quest Crew "We Are One" Benefit Concert for victims of Typhoons Ondoy and Parma. The concert will take place on October 22 at the Alex Theater in Glendale, CA at 7 p.m.

Hold Your Dream - Fan Made Music video

Great Fan made music video I found on You tube for my favourite song from the new movie, "Hold Your Dream". This is a fan edited version of the song. 

Fame Merchandise Fame Game

A new Board Game Based on the Fame movie is available to buy in the U.K.

It all begins with a dream.
In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued with self-doubt, each player's passion will be put to the test.
As each player strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they'll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed and achieve Fame. Have you got what it takes? Suitable for ages 8+. 2-6 Players

Janet Jackson U.K. Greatest Hits CD

Thankfully the U.K. release of Janet's forthcoming Hits package will have a different name to the U.S. Number Ones album. As there haven't been any U.K. number ones the album will simply be titled "The Best". The Cover art for this album has been announced and is as per the picture in this post.

The Release date is 23rd November for the U.K. and there will be 2 additional tracks "Whoops Now and "When I Think Of You" Morales House UK 7 inch mix.

Naturi Naughton Out Here On My Own live perfomance GMA

Naturi Naughton performs a live version of "Out Here On My Own" on Good Morning America.

Tom Sullivan Season 2 Guest Star Special part 2

Tom Sullivan played Jim Hamilton in the episode "Solo Song" which je also wrote. He returned to Fame for an appearance in Season 3s "A Friend In Need".

Here is a Tribute to Tom by season 2 guest star Betty White recalling Tom's inspirational life and career including a segment about Fame:




"Adventures In The Dark" is a song written and performed by Tom Sullivan to promote the Blind Children's Center.

Jimmy Osmond Season 2 Guest Star Special part 1

Jimmy Osmond guest starred in two episodes of season 2 playing Troy Phillips.
In this interview with David Frost from January 2009 he talks about his life, career and Family.



And an interview with Jimmy back from 1985 where he was a tv producer and not long after he had appeared in Fame.

Naturi Naughton Good Morning America Interview & Fame live Performance

Naturi Naughton Interview On Good Morning America and live performance of the Fame Theme.

Retro Fame clothing

Retro Bay have a whole range of clothing, T shirts, Sweatshirts, Hoodies etc.. featuring the classic Fame TV series logo in a number of different colours and designs

Nia Peeples You Don't Have To Ask Me Twice

"You Don't Have To Ask Me Twice is performed by Nia Peeples and comes from the soundtrack of the 1989 Movie "Sing".

Asher Book & Naturi Naughton Interview

Chuck the movie guy interviews Naturi Naughton and Asher Book.

More Fame Premiere videos

Great Footage of Erica Gimpel, Valerie Landsburg, Carlo Imperato, and original Fame movie stars Maureen Teefy & Antonia Franceschi dancing to the new Fame theme song at the Movie premiere on 23rd September.

Hollywood 411 report from the Premiere featuring Debbie Allen. Erica Gimpel, Carlo Imperato, Lee Curreri and Valerie Landsburg. With Val and Erica singing part of the Fame theme.

Irene Cara Hot Lunch Live

This live version of "Hot Lunch" comes from a 1985 Japanese concert performed by Irene Cara.

Debbie Allen Interview 2009 ABC News Good Morning America

Debbie Allen Interview on ABC News 2009 Good Morning America promoting the new Fame Film and discussing how she met Patrick Swayze's Mother and Patrick's death.

Fame Movie 2009 Collins Pennie Interview

Radio Interview with Collins Pennie who discusses in depth the new fame movie and his role of Malik.

Fame Movie 2009 Premiere Interviews

Here's a collection of vidoes depicting all the fun and excitement at the Fame Movie 2009 premiere in LA on September 23rd. As well as the cast of the movie, Valerie Landsburg, Erica Gimpel and Carlo Imperato were attending the premiere along with members of the original Fame movie.

This first video from Enertainment Tonight includes interviews with Valerie and Erica along with most of the movie cast. What is Valerie talking about performing at Wembley Stadium. The Arena yes but not the stadium!

Interviews with Debbie Allen, Naturi Naughton, Asher Book, Paul McGill and Cody Longo .

Reelz Channel Movie News report on the premiere

Interviews with director Kevin Tancharoen, Kay Panabaker, Naturi Naughton and Asher Book.

Cythnia Gibb Message and Official Website

Cynthia Gibb is launching her offical website and has left the following message for fans. With thanks to Jessica for the information.

Dear Friends and Visitors,

This year marks my 30th year working in the entertainment industry. The recent realization of this as well as the growth of my three beautiful children have humbled and awed me of late. With the passing of Patrick Swayze, with whom I was honored to work many years ago, along with my eldest starting college this fall, I have begun to retrace the steps of my life and quietly observe how I got to where I am today.

I am aware of how abundant the blessing have been in my life, not the least of which has been to chase my dreams and make them realities. My children and my career both fall into this category. The incredible people, places and experiences that my work and family have afforded me are too many to list here, but suffice it to say that they have all colored who I am today, for which I am so grateful.

I have begun to build this website as a place where I can bring all of my life experiences together and paint a portrait that represents where I have been, in hope to understand better where I am going. The journey continues to amaze and thrill me, frighten and unnerve me. I share this with you and look forward to hear about your own journeys once my site is fully up and running. Until then, may your lives be full of love, light and good health.

- Cynthia

Click the link below to go to Cynthia's Website. It is still under construction at the moment.

http://www.cynthiagibb.me/

Gmtv interview with Naturi, Asher & Kherington

Naturi Naughton, Asher Book and Kherington Payne are interviewed on U.K. breakfast TV (GMTV) about the new Fame film.

Hail to the Chief Promo

"Hail To The Chief"  Promo.

Debbie Allen Interview BBC Breakfast August 2009

A great Debbie Allen interviewed for BBC Breakfast News from 28th August 2009. Talking about The New Fame Movie and how she sees the School Principal Mrs Simms as Miss Grant getting married! Also Debbie talks about the London production of "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" which opens 21st November 2009 for previews.

Naturi Naughton Fame 2009 full music video

Fame theme music video performed by Naturi Naughton

Billy Hufsey Radio Interview 2008

Billy Hufsey radio interview 2008.

Inside Fame Book by Michael Hoey Press Release

I've received an email from Fame Producer Michael A Hoey concerning his forthcoming book. MacFarland Publishing have issued the following press release. With the book now scheduled for release in early 2010. I'm very excited as the book features a quote from yours truly :)

Inside Fame on TelevisionA Behind-the-Scenes History Michael A. Hoey
ISBN 978-0-7864-4665-0 photos, bibliography, indexsoftcover 2010
Buy Now!
Price: $35.00

Not Yet Published, Available Spring/Summer 2010

DescriptionFame, the hugely popular 1980 musical film inspired by New York’s High School of the Performing Arts, was adapted as a weekly NBC television series in 1982. Though cancelled by the network after two seasons, the TV version of Fame rose from the ashes to enjoy a long and successful run in syndication. Among the series’ cast members were such gifted performers as Debbie Allen and Janet Jackson.For five of the six years that Fame flourished on television, Michael A. Hoey was closely involved in the series’ production. He has written a compelling behind-the-scenes history of the trials, tribulations and triumphs surrounding the filming of the hit series, interviewing a number of the creative principals as well as recounting his own experiences.

About the Author Michael A. Hoey is a multi-award-winning film editor, screenwriter, director and producer. His numerous credits include six Elvis Presley films, the TV series Dallas and Murder She Wrote, and the annual Creative Emmy Awards presentation. He lives in San Clemente, California.