Fame News July 2025

 

In July Kids From Fame Media posts will be Celebrating:

Episode of the Month: "Hail To The Chief " from Season 3

Song of the Month: "Be Your Own Hero"

Our Scenes of the Week  will be about writing Songs.

More issues of Suzy Tops and some Newspaper Articles. 

Our Interview clips are:

- Loretta Chandler discussing Filming at the Apollo Theatre

- Valerie Landsburg discussing Running With The Night

- Debbie Allen discussing a Special Place  

- Nia Peeples discussing So Many Dreams, &

- Erica Gimpel discussing I Still Believe In Me

                     

                                     

Dutch nostalgia TV station ONS continued their mini interviews with the Fame cast with new interviews with  P.R Paul and Valerie Landsburg.                   

Last Month Nia Peeples was awarded an honorary doctorate for her work in humanities.

Nia Wrote:

"Back in the day I gave up my scholarship to UCLA in order to just “get on with it” in the entertainment field. I was just too hungry to express what I wanted to express and share all the inspiration with others.

Decades later, for the work I’ve done with youth over the years, I’ve been given an honorary doctorate degree in humanities.

How much fun is that!

Call me Dr Peeples!"

Last Month Janet Jackson appeared at the American Music Award where she was presented with an Icon Award. Janet performed on TV for the first time in 7 years.

Erica Gimpel posted a new song she wrote last month.

Erica Posted:

"Hello Beautiful People,

I had a dream playing my drum and the next day this song came through me…

I share it with you today…

Palestine Rising

I can no longer see children die

I can no longer hear mother’s cries

I can no longer watch father’s burned alive

I can no longer silence my own voice

Images of war, give me no choice

But to join the millions ‘round the world singing …

Palestine Rising

Palestine Rising

Happening in our lifetime

Will we turn away our eyes?

Or join the millions ‘round the world singing…

Palestine Rising

Palestine Rising

Lyrics & Music by Erica Gimpel"

Lee Curreri started his Italian concert dates at the end of May and Carlo Imperato showed up to support him. Carlo even went up on stage a sang a little.

Lee premiered a new song called "Behind Your Angel Eyes" during the concerts. The official video, directed by Lee is now on YouTube and is credited to Wheels2.  

Debbie Allen will direct and choreograph a new Musical aimed at going to Broadway of Polly. 

Debbie directed the 1989 Disney Movie of "Polly" which was an all African American production of the novel "Pollyanna". 

More Information

Also The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced last month that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Dolly Parton. The four Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 16th Governors Awards event on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.

The Billy Hufsey Podcast is now available on Billy's new Podcast YouTube Channel. 

Unfortunately they don't allow it to be shared on other sites so here's the links. 

Watch Episode 1.

Watch Episode 2

Watch Episode 3

Watch Episode 4

In a Promo for what they have in store in Future episodes Billy states he will be talking to Carlo Imperato.  

Have a Great Month,

Mark