Fame News May 2023

 

40 years ago back in May 1983 the Fame cast were back in the U.S. enjoying the shows Hiatus. Lori Singer started principle photography on Footloose.

In the U.K. Season 2 was being broadcast and we enjoyed "Class Act", "Beginnings" & "Teachers". Solo song was supposed to be broadcast on 26th May but it was postponed at the last minute. 

In the U.K. singles chart "Friday Night" reached it's peak position of Number 13 on 7th May and then started to go down the charts. This would be the cast's last Top 40 hit single.

The Kids From Fame Songs album was released and made it's U.K. album Chart debut at Number 14 on 7th May which would be it's peak chart position. The first week of May saw all 4 Kids From Fame albums released at that point in the album charts.

The cast remained popular in the U.K. press and in magazines like "My Guy", "TV Tops" and "Blue Jeans".

The official Fame Magazine reported that MGM definitely wanted to make a 3rd Season they just needed to find a channel to air it in America.

In May Kids From Fame Media posts will be Celebrating:

Episode and Script of the Month: A Special Place from Season 1

Song of the Month: If The Lady Wants To Play

Cast Member of the Month: Michael Delorenzo

Character of the Month:  Michael 

Crew Member of the Month: Mel Swope - Producer

Magazine of the Month:  Radio Times

Merchandise of the Month: Socks

Deadline.com have reported that Amazon who purchased the MGM back catalogue in March 2022 have spent the last year identifying titles to reboot as either films or TV series. So far they have identified 12 titles that they are pursuing. One of them is a new Fame TV Series which Amazon Studios are looking at making. 

We've had news of a reboot series before so we'll see what happens but a successful reboot could lead to further DVD releases of the original TV Series or for them to be added to Amazon Prime to stream.   

Irene Cara's publicist originally announced that a public tribute to Irene would take place on  June 5th at 7.30pm at the Saban Theatre Beverley Hills California.  However, the latest news is the Tribute has been postponed to September 18th and the time and venue will be announced nearer the time. 

Also a copy of the memorial book can be ordered from May 8th even if people aren't attending the event.

To purchase the book or for more information go to the outhereonmyownfoundation 

Debbie Allen will be Wake Forest University's first Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence Award. She will work with students at the university Nov. 13^th & 14th. Debbie also guest starred on S.W.A.T. last month.

After the death of Judy Farrell, who played Julie's mother Charlotte Miller, Lori Singer posted:

"Julie Miller s mom Judy Farrell you were kind sweet generous and loving to me as my mom in FAME. You helped me through ( Julie Miller) your divorce from my dad and you always encouraged me to work on my dance and music with Bruno. You were a great actress and wonderful person and an honor to work with at our apt 88 CPW... Judy Farrell -My heart goes out to your family friends and fans and to all our FAME family. Sending love and courage to all."

Lori was also interviewed Issuu.com about her life and new movie "Rachel Hendrix".

Read Interview 

Jesse Borrego has signed 5 sets of lyrics to the song "Brother Brother" from the Season 5 episode "Selling Out" which Fame U.K. Reunion are selling. You'll need to be quick on this one. 

Purchase Signed Lyrics 

After completing his bike challenge successfully PR Paul posted: 

"Joy and I THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for donating and for cheering us on for our Cycle for Cancer Benefit. The ride ended up being 29m/46.67km (I may or may not have made a wrong turn

). We completed the ride in 2:25. 

Here’s the BIG news: we raised over $2,567 and we are the NUMBER ONE fundraisers A heartfelt THANK YOU to our FAME family, all our friends in California, NY, Fire Island and all around the world! YOU! ALL! ROCK! You have all truly amazed us and we are humbled by all your love, support and generosity!!! Joy and I will now take a few hours to collapse 

"

Well Done Paul and Joy!

Paul has also stated he's making a video for his song Lincoln Continental, which he performed at the Liverpool Concert in September last year. Here's the live performance as a reminder of the song. 

Olivia Barash was interviewed recently by Entertainment Weekly about her appearance on Little House On the Prairie. She was asked if her appearance on that show helped her with any other auditions and she replied:

"Yeah, absolutely. I went up for Fame. I was auditioning to replace Nia Peeples, because she left the show. I was supposed to be the new love interest. I blew them away on the audition because I brought a piano player with me, and we did a really beautiful Elton John song. I think it was "We All Fall in Love Sometimes," and I read a very dramatic scene. They loved me, but they said to my agent, "She's just too quirky." Then I get a call, like, a month later or something, and they said they decided to write me in the show. And that was a big deal." 

LMC Production and the Douglasville Cultural Arts Council present

TV/Film Acting Workshop with Loretta Chandler, 4th to 25th May.

Sign up today at https://artsdouglas.org/product/tv-fi...

Or Call 770-949-2787

TV Line Countdown their top 35 Music TV Shows. Fame is at Number 15!

Read Full Countdown.

Michael Cerveris and his band Loose Cattle Released their latest single "Crescent City" last month. Promising the bands Second Album late Summer /early Autumn.

Always good to see our Fameily together. PR Paul posted this pick with him Carlo Imperato, Cynthia Gibb with their partners and friends.

Have a great Month,

Mark