Heavy, Heavy

If you happen to live in Washington State than I have some good news for you. There is a production of DREAMGIRLS at the Performing Arts Theatre at Columbia Basin College. The show is running September 1, 2, 3, 8, and 9 at 8:00 pm in the CBC Theatre. The Tri-City Herald reviewed the show and wrote this in its Arts and Entertainement section: "Not only does the music blow you away in this CBC production, the costumes also are nothing short of dazzling. As for the performances by the 20-member cast, there's just one word to describe it: Wow! And that was just from watching a full-run dress rehearsal this week." You can read the full article here. If you are interested in purchasing tickets to this show click here for more information. Moving on, Music World Entertainment (management company of Beyoncé and Destiny's Child) is having a "Countdown to B'Day" listening party for Beyonce's soon to be released sophmore cd B'Day. In the press release it was mentioned that there will be "never-before-scene clips from the not-yet-released Dreamgirls movie" in addtion to live entertainment, a Beyoncé album listening session, and a live direct Beyoncé concert feed from Tokyo. So if you live in the Houston, TX area or you are able to get there than here is the info from the press release: When: Monday, Sept. 4, 2006 (Labor Day) 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (Red Carpet Arrivals) Press Check In: 8:00pm Note: Please arrive early, first come first serve- up to capacity Where: Warehouse Live (Note: New Venue, due to overwhelming response) 813 St. Emanuel Street, Houston, TX. 77003 (Tel. 713-225-LIVE) *Valet parking will be available Contact:Priscilla Clarke (240) 476-9643 Marcus Harris (832) 692-3371 Tiffany Halik (713) 225-0640 Jennifer Hudson is featured in a TMZ.com article titled "When Reality Stars Become REAL Stars" There is a little blurb written up about her and here it is: "Jennifer Hudson, like Clarkson, got her start on "American Idol" but unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, she didn't win. After being voted off midway through the third season of the "Idol" finals, many thought Hudson would wind up just another reality show contestant ... waiting tables at Applebees. But Hudson surprised everyone by beating out hundreds of singers, including "Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino, to land a role in the big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls" alongside Beyoncé and Jamie Foxx. Although the film doesn't come out until December, early buzz says Hudson is so good she could get an Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actress. Nomination or not, Jennifer Hudson is already turning out to be a true American idol." Click here for the full article. Source: Musicworld Entertainment, Basin College, TMZ.com