Welcome to The Kids From Fame Media Blog

I'm Mark & I've been a Fame fan since the beginning of the TV Series in 1982. This blog is dedicated to the incredibly talented cast of the show who have brought so much comfort and pleasure to my life over the last 40 odd years.

Every week day we post and our Archive can be found on the Kids from Fame Media TV Series Archive Website.
Including Interviews, Episode Information and Videos, Scripts, Merchandise, MP3 Downloads, Reunions, Fan Fiction, Cast and Crew Information.

I hope you have a great time Remembering "Fame"!

To Contact Me Please Send Emails to: mark1814uk@googlemail.com


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Episodes can be watched on the TV Series Archive Website.
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Saturday, 31 October 2009

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to all you Fame fans.

Here's a video of Fame moments to celebrate Halloween. I will post season 3's "Lisa's Song" as it it the closest thing we have to a Halloween episode, starting from 26th October 2009.

Lori Singer Warlock

Lori Singer Starred in the 1989 Horror movie "Warlock" as Kassandra with Richard E Grant and Julian Sands. For Halloween you can watch the whole movie here.

Click the link to take you to the video page:

http://sites.google.com/site/fametvseriesepisodeguide/Home/video/lori-singer-in-warlock-1989-horror-movie

Asher Book V Factory Love Struck

Fame movie Star Asher Book is a member of Boy Band V Factory. This is there debut Single Love Struck.

To download the MP3 click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?5yzyyhwmzyy


Friday, 30 October 2009

Thursday, 29 October 2009

Movie Cast Interview on Wendy Williams Show

Fame Cast Memebers, Naturi Naughtom, Walter Perez, Asher book and Paul Iacono interviewed on the Wendy Williams Show.

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

Fame Electronic Organ version


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

To download the MP3 click the link below:


http://www.mediafire.com/?ytwvkrxaivr



Monday, 26 October 2009

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.

For more information or to order click the link below to go to danilo.com

http://www.danilo.com/TV_Film_Characters/Products/fame_2010_Calendar

Sunday, 25 October 2009

Nia Peeples We Are The One Benefit Interview

Nia Interviewed at the We Are The One Benenfit 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 hgives her honesty opinion of the new Fame Movie, where she says basically what most of us think!

To download the video of Nia talking about Fame, click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?tkdzzdtoznb

To discuss the interview click below to go to the forum:

http://www.atfreeforum.com/kidsfromfamemed/viewtopic.php?t=31&mforum=kidsfromfamemed












Saturday, 24 October 2009

For What It's Worth Buffalo Springfield


"For What It's Worth" comes from the season 4 episode "Tomorrow's Children" and is performed by Buffalo Springfield.

To download the MP3 click the link below:

Fame Movie 2009 Merchandise 2


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

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

They are available to buy in store and online. Check Ebay or click the link below to go to Amazon:

Friday, 23 October 2009

Naturi Naughton Fame childrens choir version

Naturi Naughton joins a children's choir to sing the Fame theme. It's not the best rendition but a little different.

To download the MP3 click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?zdgnmzt3okh

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.

To view the whole range and order click the link below:

http://shop.cafepress.co.uk/fame-movie

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

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.

T4 Jameela Behind the Fame scenes

U.K. TV station Channel 4 sends T4 presenter Jameela visits the set of the new Fame moviee where she talks to Collins Pennie, Paul Iacono, Anna Marie Perez De Tagle.

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

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.


Jesse Borrego Loco De Amor Fan Made Video


A fellow Fame Fan wrote me to say that she'd made a video to Jesse Borrego's Loco De Amor. As a big Jesse fan she has also made Jesse/Fame videos to a couple of songs to. Which I'll post here in the coming days/weeks.

To check out her youtube channel click the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Sheathen14

To download the Mp3 of Loco De Amor click the link below:

Monday, 19 October 2009

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.

For more information and tickets click the link below:

http://www.questcrew.com/quest-events/quest-crew-to-perform-at-we-are-one-celeb-benefit-concert/

Sunday, 18 October 2009

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. sadly youtube have now deleted it so it's a good job I downloaded it.

To download the Hold You Dream video mix MP3 click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?vyyitrjy2zn

Saturday, 17 October 2009

Megan Mullally Interview Fame 2009

Interview with Megan mullally who plays Ms Rowan on the new Fame movie.

To discuss the interview click the link below:

http://www.atfreeforum.com/kidsfromfamemed/viewtopic.php?t=31&mforum=kidsfromfamemed


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
To order click the link below to go to Shiny Shack priced £9.99:
Also Available at Amazon priced £14.99:

Friday, 16 October 2009

Kids From fame Shopping A to Z

"Shopping A to Z" comes from the season 4 episode "Wishes" and is performed by Carlo Imperato, Nia Peeples, Billy Hufsey and Cynthia Gibb. The original version of this song was recorded by Toni Basil.

To download the MP3 click the link below:

To download the video click the link below:
To download Toni Basils version click the link below:
http://www.mediafire.com/?51bymwwymcu

Asher Book Interview Hollywood 411

Asher Book Interview from Hollywood 411 taking about the movie, his bank V Factory and collaborating with Naturi Naughton




Thursday, 15 October 2009

Michael Delorenzo No Reason


"No Reason" comes from Michael Delorenzo's self penned 2009 album rescue me.

To download the MP3 click the link below:

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.

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Naturi Naughton Out Here On My Own live perfomance GMA


Naturi Naughton performs a live sersion of "Out Here On My Own" on Good Morning America.
To download the live MP3 click the link below:


Tuesday, 13 October 2009

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.

To download the MP3 click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ltgwztnc2wd

To support the Blind Children's Center click the link below:

http://www.blindchildrenscenter.org/index.htm

Monday, 12 October 2009

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.

Janet Jackson Number Ones Greatest Hits


Janet Jackson is set to release a new greatest hits package on 17th November titled "Number Ones". Have to say I find it a little frustrating when people use that title on hits album. Certainly in the U.K. Janet has never had a number one single!

Here's the track listing:

CD 1:
"What Have You Done for Me Lately"
"Nasty"
"When I Think of You"
"Control"
"Let's Wait Awhile" (Single Remix Version)
"The Pleasure Principle"
"Diamonds" with Herb Alpert
"Miss You Much"
"Rhythm Nation"
"Escapade"
"Alright 7" (Video Version with Rap)
"Come Back to Me"
"Black Cat" (Video Mix/Short Solo Single Version)
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)"
"The Best Things in Life Are Free" with Luther Vandross
"That's the Way Love Goes" CD 2:
"If"
"Again"
"Because of Love"
"Any Time, Any Place"
"Scream" with Michael Jackson
"Runaway"
"Got 'Til It's Gone" featuring Q-Tip and Joni Mitchell
"Together Again"
"I Get Lonely" featuring Blackstreet
"Go Deep"
"What's It Gonna Be?!" with Busta Rhymes
"Doesn't Really Matter"
"All for You" (Video Single Mix)
"Someone to Call My Lover"
"All Nite (Don't Stop)"
"Call on Me" featuring Nelly
"Feedback"
"Make Me"

Sunday, 11 October 2009

The Sound of Silence Simon and Garfunkel


The sound of Silence comes from the season 4 episode "Tomorrow's Children" and is written and performed by simon and Garfunkel.

To download the MP3 click the link below:

Debbie Allen Interview San Francisco Chronicle 2009

Interview with Debbie Allen from the San Francisco Chronicle From September 20th 2009. Debbie discusses her role in the new moview an how she she's it as Lydia Simms not Angela. Also she dicusses how different achieving Fame is today compared to when she started and when the Fame TV series was beeing made.

To read the interview click the link below:


Saturday, 10 October 2009

Kherington Payne San Fransisco Chronicle Interiew

Fame Moview Star Kherington Payne interview from the San Fransicco Chronicle on 20th September 2009.

Kherington discusses her love of dancing.

To read the interview click the link below:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/18/PK1Q19KQV1.DTL&type=movies

To discuss the inteview click below to go to the forum:

http://www.atfreeforum.com/kidsfromfamemed/viewtopic.php?t=31&mforum=kidsfromfamemed

Friday, 9 October 2009

Naturi Naughton Good Morning America Interview & Fame live Performance


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

To download the live MP3 click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?mo3qmqzuzdm


Retro Fame clothing


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


To view the whole range and order click he link below:

Thursday, 8 October 2009

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".

To download the MP3 click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?dy4dz5tnyty

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Valerie Landsburg Auctions Fame Goodies!

Valerie Landsburg has posted a message on her Facebook page that she wuill be selling some of her own Fame memorabilia in order to fund a new album. She will be auctioning the goods on Ebay.

First to go is a rare U.S. promo 7 inch single for "Hi Fidelity" which Valerie will sign with a special message. Click the link to view the item.

http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190339903051&ru=http://shop.ebay.it:80/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=%20190339903051%20&_nd1=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1

Check out Valerie's Facebook page for more details and for future auctions.

Happy Bidding.

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Janet Jackson Runaway The Remixes

"Runaway" comes from Janet 1995 best of album Design of A Decade. Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III (Jimmy Jam) and Terry Lewis. This is a collection of original remixes for the song:

- G Man Hip Hop Mix
- Indasoul Mix
- J.A.M. Sessions Mix
- Jam & Lewis Ghetto Mix
- Jam & Lewis Street Edit
- Junior Factory Mix
- Kelly's Bump & Run Edit
- Silky Housy Mix
- Silk old School Radio mix

To download all of the MP3s or individual tracks click the clink below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=83347afeb122feef931c7453395df025af8e34c1acce99bdb8eada0a1ae8665a





Fame Movie Director Kevin Tancharoen Interview

Interview with Fame Movie 2009 director Kevin Tancharoen from the New York Times 18th September 2009.

To read the interview click the link below:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/movies/20ryzi.html?_r=1

To discuss the interview click the link below to go to the forum:

http://www.atfreeforum.com/kidsfromfamemed/viewtopic.php?t=31&mforum=kidsfromfamemed

Sunday, 4 October 2009

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.



Saturday, 3 October 2009

Irene Cara Hot Lunch Live


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


Thursday, 1 October 2009

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.

Valerie Landsburg Girls Live version

"Girls" comes from Valerie's 2001 solo album "Grown Up" and is written by Valerie Landsburg.

This version is a live version from Valerie's 2002 "Higher Ground Live" CD.

Please note for those offended by strong language this version contains swearing and words of a sexual nature.

To download the MP3 click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?1mhnmjqozyl