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Question: There is a movie called "Dream Girls" that's either supposed to come out in theaters or air on TV — I can't remember when. The cast includes Eddie Murphy, Beyoncé Knowles and some girl from American Idol. Can you please let me know the 411? Thanks.


Answer: Dreamgirls is a feature-film adaptation of the late theater director Michael Bennett's 1981 Broadway musical chronicling the rise of the Dreamettes (later simply the Dreams), a 1960s singing trio who bear no small resemblance to the real-life Supremes. The original cast included Jennifer Holliday (the show's breakout star) as Effie, the full-figured belter who gets squeezed out in the group's bid for crossover success; read full article

Sept. 28 - Tony Bennett and Michael Bubl perform 'Just in Time' from Bennett's album.
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Posted: 10/24/2007
Get to know Bobby in our exclusive interview.
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Get to know Paris in our exclusive interview.
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Ace and Paris reveal that life hasn't slowed down at all since the end of the season.
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Posted: 1/2/2008
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America's Heart & Soul (Actor) 2004 Movie
The Mod Squad (Co-Producer) 1999 Movie
Gridlock'D (Co-Producer) 1997 Movie
Once Upon A Time ... When We Were Colored (Producer) 1996 Movie
Dead Presidents (Co-Producer) 1995 Movie

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There is a movie called ...

Question: There is a movie called "Dream Girls" that's either supposed to come out in theaters or air on TV — I can't remember when. The cast includes Eddie Murphy, Beyoncé Knowles and some girl from American Idol. Can you please let me know the 411? Thanks.Answer: Dreamgirls is a feature-film adaptation of the late theater director Michael Bennett's 1981 Broadway musical chronicling the rise of the Dreamettes (later simply the Dreams), a 1960s singing trio who bear no small resemblance to the real-life Supremes. The original cast included Jennifer Holliday (the show's breakout star) as Effie, the full-figured belter who gets squeezed out in the group's bid for crossover success; read more

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