Nia Peeples Discussing Working On Fame

 

Nia Peeples Discussing Working On Fame

Lou Mackie Remembers Nicole - Scene of the Week

 

Lou Mackie Remembers Nicole

Quote of the Week - Carlo Imperato

 

Fame News March 2026

 

In March Kids From Fame Media posts will be Celebrating:

Episode of the Month: "Leroy and the Kid" from Season 5

Song of the Month: It's Gonna Be A Long Night

Dancer of the Month: Derrick Brice 

Fame Timeline from March 1983

More Scenes of the Week, 

More Fame Annual Stories, 

Newspaper Article of the Month, and

Publicity Material of the Month.

Our Interview clips are:

-  Nia Peeples Discussing Working on Fame

-  Debbie Allen Discussing Figuring Out How To Do Things on Fame   

-  Carol Mayo Jenkins Discussing Tutoring Gene Anthony Ray, &

-  Erica Gimpel Discussing Singing to Coco's Grandmother.

Debbie Allen recalls her life in the Theatre for Playbill.

Debbie will also be directing Joe Turner's "Come and Gone" which is running 30th March to 12th July at the Apollo Theatre Broadway. 

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Janet Jackson has announced concert dates in Japan:

9th June Kobe

13th June Yokohama

14th June Yokohama

17th June Nagoya

More information and tickets at www.Jackson.com 

Nia Peeples posted to say she would be attending The Hollywood Show in May. Nia said:

"I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be signing autographs and taking photos at The Hollywood Show in Burbank, CA at the Marriott on:

🌟 May 29th — 3PM to 8PM

🌟 May 30th — 10AM to 5PM

I’ll be signing autographs, taking photos, and meeting you all!

Also… there may be a surprise for my fans 👀 If you come see me at the show and grab an autograph or photo, you’ll be the first to hear about it. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this.

Can’t wait to see your faces!" 

More Information and Tickets

Jesse Borrego was recently interview on Hispanic Hollywood PVT Podcast.

Valerie Landsburg Interview with Timmy Alexis Carrington Ward from Go Explore Radio 

The Latest Billy Hufsey Podcast

Have a great Month,

Mark

Fame TV Series Promo

 Fame TV Series Promo

Lori Singer Interview on Law and Order

Lori Singer Interview discussing her role in Law and Order SVU.

Ebay of the Week

 

This week a Signed Lee Curreri photo taken during the filming of the Series Pilot in 1980

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Better Days - Melissa Manchester

Melissa Manchester performs and acapella version of "Better Days" in the season 3 episode  "Home Again". Written by Melissa Manchester and Carole Bayer Sager.

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Fame Calendar March 2026

 

Fame Dancers - Leanne Gerrish

 

Name:  Leanne Gerrish (Married name Leanne Ericksen)

D.OB.  N/K

Home Town:  N/K

Studied at:  N/K

Currently Resides: N/K 

Fame Dancer: 1982 to 1985 - 81 episodes plus returned for the final episode in 1987

Seasons 1 to 4. She also performed with the cast during their European Tours in 1982/83 and American concert episodes.

Fame Character: No Name given

In the season 4 episode "The heart of Rock N Roll" she joins the other principle female actors: Valerie Landsburg, Nia Peeples and Janet Jackson in a medley of female group songs.

 

Was engaged to Carlo Imperato from 1982 to 1985.

Also Appeared in:

- Dancing  in the Wings 1985

Home Again Broadcast Dates

 

Original  air date in U.S.A 06th May 1984

Original  air date  in U.K. 08th June 1984,  Repeated on The Children's Channel  Autumn 1992

Original air date in Italy 14th August  1986

Original air date in Belgium 25th August 1988     

Original  air date in France 15th April 1989   

Lee Curreri Discussing Albert Hague

 Lee Curreri Discussing Albert Hague

Leroy is Left in Charge of Dance Class - Scene of the Week

 

Leroy is Left in Charge of Dance Class

Quote of the Week - Valerie Landsburg

 

The Heart of Rock n Roll Promo

The Heart of Rock n Roll Promo

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Nasty - Janet Jackson

 

Release Date:  23rd May 1986 (U.K.), 15th April 1986 (U.S.) 

Label: A&M Records

Catalogue Numbers: UK 7" AM316, UK12" AMY316, U.S7" AM2830, U.S12" SP12178  U.S.Cool Summer 12" SP12196

Written By  James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson

Produced By James Harris III, Terry Lewis

Formats: 7inch, 12inch & Cool Summer Mixes 12inch

Albums: Control, Control The Remixes, Design of a Decade, Number Ones

B Side:  Mixes, You'll Never Find A Love Like Mine

Certification:  Platinum in U.S. 

Reviews:

Publicity:

Performances:

Lyrics:

Mixes:

Single Version (3.44)

Album Version (4.03)

Extended Mix (6.00)

Instrumental 4.00)

A Cappella Version  (2.55)

Cool Summer Mix Part 1 (7.57)

Cool Summer Mix Part 1 Edit (3.40)

Cool Summer Mix Part 2 (10.09)

Ebay of the Week

 This week and Israeli Foldout Magazine

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Home Again Official Photo

 

Home Again - Full Episode

"Home Again" from Season 3 is the Episode of the Month.

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Home Again TV Guide Ad & Information

 

Fame Timeline - February 1986

 

1st February 1986

"Crystal Heart" starring Lee Curreri released in the U.S.

Season 5 Episode 12 "A River To Cross" first aired in the U.S.

4th February 1986

 Janet Jackson's "Control" Album was released in America. 

8th February 1986

Season 5 Episode 13 "Such Good Friends" first aired in the U.S.

15th February 1986

Season 5 Episode 14 "Holmes Sweet Holmes" first aired in the U.S.

17th February 1986

 Janet Jackson's "What Have You Donbe For Me Lately" Music Video premiered in America.

21st February 1986

Cynthia Gibb out on the town dining at Spago in West Hollywood, California

22nd February 1986

"Double Exposure" first aired in the U.S.

Gene Anthony Ray Discussing the Real School of Performing Arts

 

Gene Anthony Ray Discussing the Real School of Performing Arts.

Holly Leaves The School of The Arts - Scene of the Week

 

Holly Leaves The School of The Arts

Quote of the Week - Debbie Allen

 

School is Out Promo

 

School is Out Promo

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Good Timing - Fame Annual Story