Fame News November 2021

 

Jesse Borrego is our November cast member of the Month and we'll be looking at is life career and character of Jesse Velasquez.

A new Interview with Jesse Appeared in the San Antonio Report on 29th October.

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The episode of the month is "Star Quality" from season 2 and well be posting the usual mix of information from the songs, the script , trivia etc... 

Big News for U.K. fans. Reruns of "Fame" are back on TV from Sunday 7th November. With the first 3 episodes airing at 9.00am 10.00am and 11.00am on Now 80s TV Channel. Find it on Freeview Channel 76, Virgin Media Channel 347 and Sky Channel 362.

It's not known if they will broadcast all 6 seasons and how often episodes will air but as soon as we know we'll let you know. #FameNOW80s

   

For the 5th Annual Heroes Awards hosted by Ava's Heart, Tommy Coster arranged and produced this traditional Jazz version of "I Will Survive" specifically for this event. Tommy would like to personally thank Nia, Ben, Raghav, Rene and Elena and Saul Rayo for their amazing hearts and brilliance in creating this rendition for Ava.. Ava's Heart is one of the leading non profit organization addressing and servicing the needs of transplant patients where the insurance companies fall short. Did you know, a dollar a month from a community changes and saves lives? If you enjoy this performance and want to show Ava's Heart some love and support by joining her initiatives in providing resources to patients that want to survive, please consider making a $12 dollar commitment for the year to Ava and her organization. We appreciate every one of you that understands how much power lies in people coming together and giving just a bit.

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Loretta Chandler updated her Facebook Page saying  "Welcome to my new FB where I plan to share a lot more! You can tell this page from my old one, because I am using my full professional name here... LorettaMarieChandler. First, pic is my first day of work at MGM Studios with Nia, Carlo and Billy!"

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Tickets are now on Sale for Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker Gala which will take place on 19th November 2021 in a Drive In setting.

Tickets on Sale at the Hot Chocolate Nutcracker Website

Lee Curreri was interviewed by Page Six.com about the poor salaries the Fame cast recieved back in the 80s.

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For Those that missed them:

                                   

Erica Gimpel was interviewed on the Da Bois Podcast last month, where she sang an acapella version of "I Still Believe In me".  

Loretta Chandler Da Bois Podcast Interview 2021 

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Fame Vs Glee Game Night Stars In The House 2021 was streamed last month.

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Have a great month,

Mark