Jennifer Holliday

The Color Purple Takes Audiences To Church One Last Time, Emma Watson Sings As Belle & More

... January 9, 2017 - 6:08 PM. 'The Good Fight' premieres on February 19. Here's a quick roundup of stories and videos you may have missed today. The Color Purple's Epic Swan Song. Four shows played their final performances on Broadway on January 8, but only one signed off with an unapologetic riff-off. Following their last bows, the cast of The Color Purple launched into a fiery rendition of Richard Smallwood’s “Total Praise,” treating their audience (which included Hillary, Bill and Chelsea Clinton, Anna Wintour, Leslie Odom Jr. and Jonathan Groff) to a moment of revelry. Check out the clip, beginning with some touching words from Patrice Covington (who played Squeak in the Tony-winning revival) below, and look out for Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Holliday’s wild parade of hallelujahs around 10:50. Emma Watson Sings in New Beauty Spot. At the 2017 Golden Globes , “musical theater nerds everywhere” had cause to celebrate as La La Land earned a record-breaking seven awards. But even the commercial breaks ...

How To Watch Donald Trump's Inauguration

... than 40 organizations - will begin at the Capitol Building and proceed down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. About 700,000 to 900,000 people are expected to attend the inauguration events Friday. The swearing-in ceremony requires tickets to the event, but spectators can also watch the inauguration from video screens set up on the National Mall. Tickets will not be required for general public attendance for the parade, though certain special viewing areas are reserved for ticket-holders. There will also be several featured events hosted by the Presidential Inauguration Committee (PIC) outside of Friday’s official swearing-in ceremony and parade. On Thursday, Jan. 19, Mr. Trump and Pence will attend a wreath-laying at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. That Day, the PIC is also ...

Trump's Team Releases List Of Performers At Next Week's Inauguration

... celebrations. Country music star Toby Keith, rock band 3 Doors Down  and patriotic staple Lee Greenwood join a roster that includes “America’s Got Talent” runner-up Jackie Evancho , the Mormon Tabernacle Choir , Bruce Springsteen cover band the B Street Band  and the Radio City Rockettes. “I’m honored to be part of history again and sing for President-elect Donald Trump,” said Greenwood, best known for his signature song “God Bless the USA.” “This is a time to overcome challenges in our country and band together.”. “President-elect Trump has made it clear that this inaugural is of, by, and for the American people,” committee chairman Tom Barrack said in a statement released Friday. “The 58 th Inaugural will celebrate American history and heritage, while setting the course to a brighter and bolder future for all Americans. “Above all,” Barrack continued, “it will serve as tribute to one of our greatest ...

At The Eleventh Hour, Trump Finds Entertainers For Inauguration Concert

... Barrack, the committee chairman, said in a press release. “Above all, it will serve as tribute to one of our greatest attributes, the peaceful transition of partisan power.”. Singer Jennifer Holliday was also announced as part of the line-up, but her publicist Bill Carpenter tells the Wrap that her participation is not yet confirmed: “Jennifer has been asked to perform but she hasn’t officially agreed to do so yet. I‘ll let you know later this afternoon for sure if she‘ll be performing.”. The Piano Guys and the Frontmen of Country are also slated to perform at the concert, which will be open to the public. There will also be another music event, dubbed “Voices of the People,” which will include performances from the D. C. Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, the Republican Hindu Coalition, Montgomery Area High School Marching Band, and other similar acts. The news comes on the heels of several developments involving the inauguration, which Barrack recently announced would have a “soft sensuality” and ...

Toby Keith In, Paul Anka Out At Inauguration. And Don’t Ask Marie Osmond About It

... Anka now has to take care of business concerning an ongoing custody case for his son, he told the website. “If I had done it, I would hope there would be some understanding for my motivation for it and judge me accordingly,” he told TMZ. Keith and 3 Doors Down will perform on Inauguration Eve during an event billed as the “Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration” at the Lincoln Memorial, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Friday. Inauguration spokesman Boris Epshteyn also tweeted that Holliday would be part of that lineup. Can't wait for @Toby Keith Music , @Lady JHOLLIDAY , @3 doorsdown , etc. and remarks from @real Donald Trump at the #MAGA Welcome Celebration. — Boris Epshteyn (@Boris EP) January 13, 2017. But later, a spokesman for the “Dreamgirls” singer confirmed that she’d been asked to perform but has not yet agreed. “Jennifer has been asked to perform but she hasn’t officially agreed to do so yet,” her publicist, Bill Carpenter, told The Wrap. “I’ll let you know later this afternoon for sure if she’ll be performing.”. In recent days Marie Osmond sounded like she was offering her services to a planning ...

Who Will Perform At The Inauguration

... after publicists for Holliday, Keith and Voight at first declined to confirm to USA TODAY that their clients would perform. Eventually, Holliday's agent told USA TODAY that Holliday verbally accepted an offer from the Trump inaugural committee and also signed an offer. "We want to be clear that an offer does not constitute a contract, but based on her acceptance of the offer, we have received a contract from the Inaugural Committee and have forwarded this to Jennifer," said Jeff Epstein in an email. Keith's publicist, Elaine Schock, said in an email to USA TODAY that Keith was confirmed as a performer and issued a statement on his behalf. "I don’t apologize for performing for our country or military," it said, noting his previous performances for George W. Bush, Barack Obama and the USO. As for Voight, "He is attending, not performing," said his publicist Siri Garber in an email to USA TODAY. Singer Lee Greenwood with Republican ...

See Who's Performing At Trump's Inauguration Celebrations

... award winner, is also in the lineup for the "Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration" on Jan. 19, 2017. Holliday starred in the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls." (Credit: Getty Images / Stephen Lovekin). ADVERTISE HERE. The Piano Guys. The Piano Guys will be performing during the "Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration" on Jan. 19, 2017. Their music has been described as "classical crossover" and "orchestral pop." (Credit: Handout). The Frontmen of Country. Tim Rushlow, former lead singer of "Little Texas," Larry Stewart of "Restless Heart," left, and Richie Mc Donald of "Lonestar," right, are slated to perform together at the "Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration" on Jan. 19, 2017. (Credit: Getty Images / Rick Diamond; Frederick Breedon IV). DJ Ravi Drums. DJ Ravi Drums has been tapped to perform at the ...

Hell Yah Or Hell Nah

... Yah or Hell Nah. Music things that sucked or blew our minds this week. A tweet from R. Kelly. Hell Yah. Ignore the rumors. R. Kelly won’t be performing at Trump‘s inauguration. Although it would have been a fitting combination, given that both Trump and R. Kelly (purportedly) like pee, the artist issued this statement on Twitter refuting the claims. (Note the “piss yellow” coloring of the note.). Angel Olsen, Whitney, How To Dress Well, Mitski, Toro y Moi, Mountain Goats, and a ton of other musicians will take part in the anti-Trump project, Our First 100 Days. For a $30 minimum donation, you’ll get one song per day from one of the artists or bands involved in the project, and the proceeds will be donated to organizations that are threatened by the new administration. A stash of 67 gold bars worth nearly $1 million was found in Prince‘s estate. The Purple One ...