VoyForums

[ VoyUser Login optional ] [ Main index ] [ Post a new message ] [ Search | Check update time | Archives: 1, 2, [3], 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ]

MMC Through The Years...
MMC Through The Years... Welcome to my MMC Message Board!! My name is Shantelle and I want to invite all of you to feel free to discuss the 90's version of the Mickey Mouse Club and those extremely talented Mouseketeers: Tiffini, Damon, DeeDee, Albert, Chase, Lindsey, Josh, Jennifer, Braden, David, Roque, Brandy, Kevin, Mylin, Marc, Jason, Ilana, Ricky, Tasha, Tony, Dale, JC, Rhona, Keri, Terra, Nita, Matt, Blain, TJ, Ryan, Tate, Nikki, Britney, Christina, Justin, and of course, Fred, Mowava, and Terri. Talk about the good ol' days; talk about the present (anything about *NSYNC is always welcome); share your opinions, whether they are positive or not so positive. Please just be respectful!! Thank you for visiting and let's have fun!!

Please visit my website: MMC Through the Years...Scrapbook





Subject: ludas new song


Author:
koolhandmack
[Edit]
Date Posted: 09:46:32 01/01/07 Mon
what was the name of the song ludacris sung on new years rockin eve on abc
Subject: MMC Videos


Author:
The Ngocness Monster
[Edit]
Date Posted: 17:48:34 06/24/04 Thu
Does anyone have copies of MMC videos? ... I'm specifically looking for videos with Ryan in it. I know "Cry For You" used to be everywhere on the net, now I can't find it. If you have a copy of it on your computer, please PLEASE let me know. Also, does anyone know a good website (that actually works) that I can download MMC videos/clips?

Thanks a mil.
MMC Forever!
Replies:
Subject: North Shore's 2nd Episode more entertaining...


Author:
Kari W.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 09:10:19 06/23/04 Wed
Did anyone catch this week's episode of North Shore? I thought it was much more entertaining than the pilot episode. I like the new actress, and Nikki got more screen time. I think the series has potential. It kind of reminds me of a modern-day "Love Boat." :)
Replies:
Subject: Ryan one of PEOPLE'S most eligable bacheloers..


Author:
Bec
[Edit]
Date Posted: 21:57:10 06/20/04 Sun
I almost missed his pic.. He is on the left page and Ben Affleck is to the right.. So I saw Ben and just started reading and I happen to see Ryan Gosling, so I had to look over at the other page.. He's too damn cute..

I really want to see The Notebook. That looks really good.
Replies:
Subject: My review of "The North Shore"


Author:
Alex J.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 23:18:29 06/14/04 Mon
I just got through watching the pilot of "The North Shore". I went into it thinking, "this may not be a really great show, but it will be a fun way to chill out for an hour". After watching the pilot, I was not disappointed. It didn't blow me completely away... I have to watch a few more episodes for that. But it is a good-looking show with interesting characters, a great locale in Hawaii, and of course, muscular tanned Adonises for the girls, and shapely figured beauties for guys like me, LOL. The main characters were Kristoffer Polaha as the affable general manager of the fictitious "Grand Waimea" luxury hotel, "Jason Matthews", and Brooke "Baywatch" Burns as the seductive new head of guest relations, "Nicole Booth". Jason and Nicole were a former couple who had a wedge driven between them by Nicole's unseen Trump-like father. Now fate has brought them together as Nicole secures the position Jason wanted. The idea is for them to maintain a working relationship, but you all have seen stuff like this... which means, naturally, it won't be easy, as there is still the pre-requisitive "sexual tension" between them. I've seen a little of that... and to me, right now, that's all it is, just a little. But Polaha and Miss Burns are likable, and hopefully they will work out the kinks in the weeks to come. Of course, they aren't the only stars in the show. There is a well cast group of performers who will grow on you if the scripts do them justice. There's veteran actor James Remar as "Vincent Colville", the "Waimea's" owner who bounces back and forth between fatherly figure and cranky boss. There is teen heartthrob-in-the-making Corey Sevier as surfer/lifeguard "Gabriel Miller", who is featured prominently in tonight's show, and will bring in the 18+ crowd. There is actual Hawaiian-born Jason Momoa (Miss Burns' "Baywatch Hawaii" co-star) as what my girlfriend called him "totally hunk-o-rama" bartender "Frankie Seau", obviously a man of secrets, as he is a man of few words, judging by the pilot. He and Miss Burns even brought back a little "Baywatch" fun in a small subplot involving a pain-in-the-butt guest and his car. There is Jay Kenneth Johnson as adventurous "Chris Remsen", and it could be a three-way toss-up between him, Momoa, and Sevier... not to count Polaha out, but he is obviously taken by Miss Burns at the moment. There is "O.C." refugee Amanda Righetti as con-artist turned concierge "Tessa Lewis", who wasn't in the pilot, but who will be the featured player in next week's show. (I'm not entirely up on hotel lingo, so if someone can tell me what the hell a concierge is, let me know, OK, LMAO...) Which leads me to one more character... she is the main reason I'm tuning in to North Shore and is already my favorite character, and not just because of the talented actress playing her... the one and only Nikki DeLoach as the scrappy waitress and budding t-shirt designer "MJ Bevans". Those who know her as an MMCer, the lead singer in Innosense, and the sweet female co-star in the movies "Gunfighters Moon" and "Traveller", will be surprised to see that she can play a hard-edged gal as well. She's Jason's surrogate sister who always has his back, and will let Nicole know in no certain terms she will not stand for Nicole breaking Jason's heart. The certain feud between Miss DeLoach and Miss Burns on the show could be reminiscent of such soap quasi-feuds such as Jennie Garth and Tiffani Theissen on 90210, Hilarie Burton and Sophia Bush on One Tree Hill, and Heather Locklear and... damn near everybody else on Melrose Place. But MJ is one tough cookie, and obviously takes no prisoners, as when in a brief moment of support for Nicole, she gets up in a lecher's grill when he called Nicole a b***h (MJ: "Say that again and I will have the cops drag your sorry a** off this property!!!") And of course, from what I hear, there will hopefully be steaming heat between MJ and Chris. Now as I mentioned, this ain't "Masterpiece Theater", but you know what, I could care less. I like a guilty pleasure every so often and "North Shore" provides me with just that... nothing all too serious, just a straight out escape. That's all I ask for. Yeah, it does need some work in the script department (the pilot suffered just a little from all that talkiness), but this is a likable, well-photographed, pleasing show for those who, like me, just want a getaway from reality shows for a little while, and prefer to chill in the luxurious paradise, the sunshine, and the Pina Coladas. And of course, the more I see of Nikki, the happier I am. My review (and again, this is just MY opinion): *** 1/2 stars
Replies:
Subject: North Shore


Author:
Sarah
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:13:47 06/13/04 Sun


Don't forget to watch "North Shore" on Fox tomorrow night (Monday)at 8p.m. If you can't Monday then for sure watch it on Thursday, same time and same place. It looks like its gonna be good.
Replies:
Subject: Two Ace of Base songs performed....


Author:
swedeace
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:30:19 06/11/04 Fri
Hi, everyone,

I am posting this in hopes of maybe someone able to upload video and/or audio files of this.

During the last season of MMC (or, the New Mickey Mouse Club), there were two performances of two of Ace of Base's hit songs, a performance of "Don't Turn Around" and a video the kids made of "The Sign." Does anyone know of a website I can find this, or can anyone provide the video clips of these? I'm looking endlessly online with no luck. Thanks!!

~SwedeAce
Replies:
Subject: Interesting journal entry from Tony


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 06:51:54 06/09/04 Wed
Makes me wonder who he's talking about. I've never been able to see him, but I know others go many times. Definitely worth a read.

<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.tonylucca.com/journal">http://www.tonylucca.com/journal</a>

Monday, June 07, 20046.7.04.11:14 a.m. est

what a weekend! Ronald Reagan passes. J-Lo and Marc Anthony get married. Pistons upset the Lakers. The Tony Awards were... well, they happened. O.J. Simpson celebrates 10 years of “innocence”. Bush and Chirac French kiss and make-up. sort of. and most importantly, Sadr pulls out of Najaf while an American/Iraqi military partnership plan was turned into the U.N. security council for a vote. I guess this could be the first step in a legitimate, U.N. approved, handing-over, or at least a sharing of the security responsibilities and required protection of the Iraqi people. politics aside, it sure sounds like progress to me. anything that appears to be a step towards peace and the safety of our troops and that of the innocent people of Iraq should be more than welcomed. trust me, I’m really trying to steer clear of skepticism. I’ve come to believe that it’s going to take a great deal of hope to bring this thing to a close and standing aside, picking apart the unraveling of an administration doesn’t seem to lend much to that notion. of course, blind faith and naiveté isn’t going to get us anywhere either. it’s for this reason I try to stay informed and encourage others to do the same. that’s all.

I want to bring up something that came to me after my show in Philly the other night. because of the nature of what I want to say, I feel it’s important to preface it with some kind of disclaimer or that I simply say I don’t mean to single-out any one person, group, city or street team of people with what I’m feeling. this is more of an overall sentiment that you can either regard or disregard. I just feel it’s important that I address it to some degree and I thought it might be best addressed here. I confess to being a bit presumptuous in even putting this out there to begin with. for that I say... well, yeah.

I know I make myself available to those of you that come to my shows. I know because I make a concerted effort to do so. I have always felt it important to reach out and get to know the people that go to some extreme measures to support me and make it to my shows. quite honestly, it’s been a really rewarding experience. I’ve met some of the coolest people on this surreal endeavor. I’ve learned alot about true appreciation and respect. I’ve found that I have alot of truly accomplished individuals out there, tuning in, listening to my music, making it an integral part of their pursuits, both creative and professional, often both. I have learned of the healing power of my music through some of the most heartfelt stories and confessions from fans that have suffered loss or loved ones. this has been the most humbling element of what I’ve been working towards for the past several years and clearly the one I’m most thankful for. however, recently I’ve begun to feel a strange shift in the exchange between myself and some of the fans who have had the incentive and the free time to make it out to numerous shows over the years. I feel that some are beginning to take ill-advantage of my willingness to try and be real with them. I know that it’s an awkward thing to begin with. I make music, they listen to it. I play shows, they come pay money to see them. I know what it’s like to be into something. something that not everybody knows about. something that you feel you know a bit more about than others. you almost get this possessive sensation about you. I remember being all about Jeff Buckley before he died. before most of the world had ever heard of him yet. I remember how his posthumous success almost offended me. I mean c’mon. I was a “real” fan. I knew him more closely than anyone else. everyone’s just jumping on the Buckley bandwagon. blah blah blah. but really? I didn’t know him. I don’t know him. I know his art. his music. it’s in my head everyday, anywhere I go and I love that. I have had numerous chances to meet various heroes of mine and for some reason, given the chance, I often decline to take advantage of the opportunity. why? I’m not terribly sure. I feel it has something to do with the separation of person and artist. I know the two are rarely similar and often times for the unfavorable. no big deal. no judgments needed, none made. I continue to enjoy the work and that’s that. I do, however, applaud those who make the effort to approach the artists that they enjoy, to tell them what they think of their work, to extend compliments and in some cases, constructive criticism. for this reason, I offer myself to such an exchange. like I said, this is where I have encountered some really great people, funny dialogues, embarrassing moments that make for unforgettable icebreakers. it’s cool. it really is. but when comments become sarcastic criticisms, requests become “playful” demands and guilt trips, it really becomes something else. it becomes me, pretending to find it all funny, laughing it off, sheepishly playing along in some feigned “oh-you-know-me” connection. it’s really awkward and something I’d rather not have to address in a confrontational tone. but seriously, I do what I can. everything I can, to keep at it. to do my job. to write songs, get them recorded, put them in stores or make them available on-line. I’ve done everything I can to get out and play every and anywhere I possibly can. I would play live in a different city everyday of the year if it were in my power to do so. believe me. I don’t sit here and think about who I’m going to deprive by not getting around their way to play a show. I don’t think about what songs I should or shouldn’t play to piss someone off at a gig. when I get these off-the-cuff, almost snide remarks about such things, it instantly gets under my skin and I simply want to walk away, skip the pictures and autographs and regret ever even having come out to play at all. not to sound like an arrogant prick, but really, I feel these moments have nothing to do with what I’m attempting to accomplish and these little “playful” exchanges are everything I despise about artist/fan relationships. honestly, I take into consideration damn near everything my fans care to share with me. and not just about my music either. I care. I really do. I look forward to a long career of continued trust and respect from my friends and fans. and I willingly give myself to a career of relying upon and trusting in those that wish to support me. I will never do anything to offend my fans. or I will at least try my best not to. but in return, I’d love to anticipate the same. it’s that easy. I’m an artist and that’s not easy. especially when things of this nature warrant discussion. I’d rather not discuss them at all but as I said, I felt the need to get this off of my mind and thought this was a good place to do it. hell, I don’t even know who reads this thing. maybe I just had to put it down for my own sake. I apologize if I’ve offended anyone. I certainly have no intention of doing that, ever.

I hope you’re all well and I sincerely look forward to seeing you soon.
Posted by: Tony / 10:06 AM
Subject: This might be a bit too obscure


Author:
christy ford
[Edit]
Date Posted: 08:31:53 05/25/04 Tue
I was wondering: Does anyone remember what songs were performed in the 'Motown Medley' in episode 25 (May 26, 1989)?
Replies:
Subject: North Shore


Author:
Sarah
[Edit]
Date Posted: 21:08:46 05/21/04 Fri



I thought that you guys would like to see a photo of the cast of the new series(North Shore) for Fox which will start June l4th.

Go to www.fox. com.
Replies:
Subject: blains bday


Author:
mindy
[Edit]
Date Posted: 15:59:06 05/22/04 Sat
blains bday is september 7th hes now in a band named shiloh and they r on the verge of greatness
Subject: North Shore


Author:
Sarah Jones
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:48:36 05/13/04 Thu
To those that are interested in Nikki's new series, "North Shore". Go to www.fox.com. click on shows, then North Shore and you will see the promo. It won't be long now. Can't Wait can you?

Sarah
Replies:
Subject: I saw JC last night!


Author:
Kari W.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 08:29:36 05/14/04 Fri
JC was in Philadelphia last night performing at the Trocadero. My NSYNC-loving pal and I dragged my fiance into the city to see him perform. (My fiance was a good sport despite the fact that he hates concerts.) When we got there we saw a small group of girls standing outside. We were excited because we thought we'd have no competition for the best view - then we realized that there was a break in the line, and it actually wrapped around the block. :(

We got in line and waited about an hour before they opened the doors. When we got inside we saw that most people had gone up to the balcony because there were seats up there. That left the entire lower level in front of the stage half empty. We were front and center - just 10 feet from him! It was so different from the NSYNC concerts because it was an intimate setting. I could actually see him without looking through binoculars!

He started his set with "All Day Long" and then went into "She Got Me." The boy has sooooooo much energy! He was jumping all over the stage! He dressed up in a pimp costume for "One Night Stand," and the choreography was done in a way that was more amusing than overtly sexual. For "Come to Me" his dancers had glow in the dark masks on and I almost thought I was back in the 80's. The choreography made those two songs (my least favorites) more fun to watch. Actually, seeing him live made me like the whole CD more than I did before. The only songs he didn't do were "Mercy" and "Lose Myself." He even did part of "The Game Is Over."

The Trocadero was extremely hot inside so as he was drinking his water he asked us if we wanted him to share it. So of course everyone starts screaming. He gives us this little mischievious smile and says, "Are you sure?" Again everyone starts screaming, so he takes the bottle and starts sprinkling water onto the crowd from his water bottle. I heard one girl say, "I hope he backwashed!"

He threw one of his sweaty towels into the crowd and two girls fought over it for 2 or 3 songs! He had another towel and asked us if we wanted it. When everyone started to cheer he laughed and said, "Well you can't have everything you want," and started to sing "Everything You Want."

His dancers were dressed in...well, maybe I should say that they weren't dressed in much. I teased my fiance that JC's dancers made up for the fact that he wasn't having any female entertainment at his bachelor party.

All in all, I'd say the show was one of the best concerts I've been to. I left feeling more impressed with JC than I was before. He has so much energy and puts all of himself into his performance. He has charm and knows how to get the audience going. Most impressive (and I think this is what won my fiance over) was that he moved all over the stage, dancing and jumping without missing a note. How he managed to sing and do all of that is beyond me! :)
Subject: Oh darn it..


Author:
Bec
[Edit]
Date Posted: 21:34:57 05/11/04 Tue
I knew I was forgetting to do something..

Matt's b-day was on Mothers Day.. Happy Belated 25th Matt.
Replies:
Subject: First Air Date For Nikki's Show


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 04:55:47 04/29/04 Thu
from futoncritic.com:

* "The North Shore" - premieres June 14; airs Mondays at 8:00/7:00c with encores on Fridays at 8:00/7:00c

Also, Rob Estes is out.

Here's a slightly more detailed synopsis of the show (still no word on who Nikki's playing):

This Drama revolves around the interactions between the staffers at a luxury Hawaiian hotel and the hotel's wealthy guests. At the center of the series is Danny Peelthe, the popular head of guest relations, and the hotel's new general manager, who happens to be Danny's beautiful ex-girlfriend Nicole. The series will delve into relationships among the recurring characters, with the added intrigue of stories about the hotel's affluent and powerful guests.

Brooke Burns - Nicole
Nikki DeLoach -
Jason Momoa -
Michael Ontkean -
Kristoffer Polaha - Danny Peel
Navi Rawat -
James Remar - Vincent Boyd
Corey Sevier - Gabriel
Rachel Shelley -

 
Replies:
Subject: Oops, I Can't Believe I Forgot!!


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 16:19:11 05/03/04 Mon
Where has the time gone? Last month was the anniversary of the All New Mickey Mouse Club. It has been 14 years since MMC premiered. 14 years!!!
Wow!!

Doesn't this pic bring back memories??

<img src="http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3495331/1019500877379_mmc1.jpg">
Replies:
Subject: AI


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 07:39:35 04/29/04 Thu
Last night I almost (ALMOST) shed a tear when John Stevens left. I felt so bad for him even after he butchered one of my favorite *NSYNC songs. I had no idea he was receiving death threats and there where anti-John Stevens websites. Get a grip. It's just a reality TV show!! Anyway, I did think he was talented. If he wasn't, he wouldn't have made it into the Top 12 (although it does tick me off that he made it an not Tate). These theme weeks just killed him. And speaking of theme weeks:
NO ONE SHOULD SING GLORIA ESTEFAN BUT GLORIA!!!

Everyone sucked last night and not because it was Latin Pop, because those songs were made just for Gloria's unique voice.

Have you all heard about Elton John (and many others) screaming RACISM when Jennifer got the boot. WTF!! I know racism when I see it, and her leaving earlier than expected and the "three divas" in the bottom three had nothing to do with race. Now maybe (and that's a very small maybe) if we were voting for who don't want, instead of who we want that argument can be used. But people are voting for who they want to stay and whatever the reason, Jennifer received the fewest votes. I agree that Jennifer has a wonderful voice, but she doesn't have that special "thing" that Clay, Ruben or Kelly has. I just didn't care for her, good voice or not. I don't like Fantasia's voice at all and her over-the-top personality makes me cringe. LaToya has a beautiful voice, but that's it. Simon was right when he said she was boring. The more I see of George, the more I think his voice isn't all that, put he just has that I'm-so-happy-to-be-alive personality that I love and that's why I'm rooting for him. Diana is a great singer and she'll be even better when she's older, but watching her is like watching a high school talent show, especially being surrounded by such seasoned performers. Jasmine's voice is no where near as good as Diana and I'm surprised she's still there. But I think she'll be gone next week.
Replies:
Subject: Just a heads up


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 01:02:38 04/24/04 Sat
If anyone missed Christina hosting SNL (like me), it'll be reairing this Saturday!
Subject: JC on The Best Damn Sports Show Period


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 03:13:45 04/23/04 Fri
I caught JC promoting Schizophrenic on ESPN tonight. He looked great (mostly cuz he was wearing a hat). The hat itself was ugly, but he always manages to look great in any hat.

They talked about the same old, same old -- Justin/Janet thing, ProBowl, Schizophrenic title, Justin/Britney breakup, blah, blah.. The funny thing was how all the guys on the show were just goofing off and poking fun at him. He seemed like such a little boy compared to the rest of those guys. Overall, he was only on for a couple of minutes. Didn't sing. They shoulda put more of him on the show. Seriously, who cares about some guy on a boxing team.. Forget the sports, more JC! :-D
Replies:
Subject: This is a little old, but...


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 03:30:05 04/22/04 Thu
Ever wondered what happened to Tate after he was SHAFTED on American Idol?

http://www.offbroadway.com/article_196.html

Here's the stuff about Tate:

Marque Lynche, recently seen on Fox's “American Idol,” has joined the cast of the hit musical, FAME ON 42ND STREET. Lynche will play Tyrone Jackson in FAME beginning Tuesday, April 13. Now in its 7th month, FAME is currently playing at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between Ninth Avenue and Dyer). Performances began October 7 and opening night was November 11, 2003.

Marque Lynche (Tyrone Jackson) has appeared on Broadway in THE LION KING and in NOTRE DAME DE PARIS in Las Vegas. In addition to “American Idol,” Marque’s television credits also include "Star Search," and "The Mickey Mouse Club” with fellow mouseketeers Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.
Replies:
Subject: JC on Wayne Brady --> possible spoilers if you haven't seen it


Author:
Kari W.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 12:43:14 04/22/04 Thu
Some of my observations from the Wayne Brady Show...

* JC looked like he needed to wash his hair. I think he's adorable, but he didn't look too great on the show.

* I think JC's catch phrase is "at the end of the day." I've heard him say it on several other interviews.

* Wayne Brady seems to think Schizophrenia is Dissociative Identity Disorder. JC said he didn't mean to offend anyone with the title of the CD. He said that we're living in a day and age where people don't just dislike something - they get offended by it.

* My favorite quote from the interview (talking about the Super Bowl incident): "If the people who were involved in the incident had been dealt with accordingly, then no one would have had to deal with this backlash all across the board."

* JC was really excited that Tony was there.

* Tony looked great.

* It was sooooooooooooo great to see them perform together.

* They still sound great together!
Replies:
Subject: Anyone got the Sundance Channel?


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 21:57:14 04/20/04 Tue
Don't forget "Anatomy of a Scene", featuring The United States of Leland premieres tonight at 9pm ET on the Sundance channel. There will be re-airs of it throughout the week. Check the schedule page, local listings or the Sundance Channel site for additional times.

In other television news, Court TV will have a segment featuring The United States of Leland on "Hollywood Heat" this week.
Replies:
Subject: Totally random posting..


Author:
Bec
[Edit]
Date Posted: 17:15:12 04/20/04 Tue
But when I really run out of things to do I just start downloading song off Kazaa and WinMx.. I was doing comparing and contrasting on Britney songs..

I find it facinating that at age 16 her voice was deeper and better than now at age 22.. Your voice tends to get deeper with age, hers got higher..

But I was listening to "You Got It All" I think this is vocally her best song.. It doesn't even sound like her.. Listen to "You Got It All" or "E-Mail My Heart" and then listen to "Everytime" or "Shadow" and almost sounds like Jamie Lynn is singing the Britney's recent songs..
Replies:
Subject: VCR Alert!


Author:
Kari W.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 08:29:42 04/19/04 Mon
JC Chasez and Tony Lucca perform on the Wayne Brady Show - Thursday, April 22nd.
Replies:
Subject: Tony's first week album sales


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:29:31 04/10/04 Sat
From TonyLucca.cc:

The word is that Tony sold 1,384 albums and debuted at #146 on the New Artist Chart. "This is a highly regarded chart that includes all genres of music, and is what any new artist wants to be on!"
Replies:
Subject: Britney Getting Real for TV Series


Author:
Kari W.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 08:04:18 04/13/04 Tue

By Andrew Wallenstein

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Is broadcast television ready for Britney Spears (news)? Representatives for the pop princess are shopping a reality series featuring backstage footage of her life on tour, according to sources.

Being pitched with the pun-style title "OnTourage," the series would follow the lives of Spears and her fellow dancers on the upcoming European leg of the Onyx Hotel Tour, her steamy concert series. "OnTourage" is being described as a cross between MTV's "The Real World" and 1991's "Madonna (news - web sites): Truth or Dare." Spears would narrate and even wield a digital camera to chronicle her adventures with her dancers, bodyguards and managers from the tour bus to the stage.

The six-week shoot would produce six episodes that Spears' team would hope to have on the air as early as the summer, presumably providing a boon to the already healthy ticket revenue she is generating. No word on whether any particular network is close to a deal, but the front-running network will have to act fast: Spears' European tour kicks off in London on April 27. Another potential hitch: The budget is projected to run north of $1 million per episode, which is expensive by unscripted standards.

Reps for Spears, who would serve as an executive producer, declined comment late Monday.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
Replies:
Subject: Nick and Jessica Variety Hour


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 02:49:53 04/12/04 Mon
Did anybody else catch the show on ABC? I thought it was alright. It actually reminded me a lot of MMC -- lots of cheesy skits, but not as entertaining. Some of it was actually pretty funny though.

There was a pretty cute spoof on MMC where Jessica got to live out her fantasy of being on the show. It was really funny. But the girl who played little Britney looked nothing like her!
Replies:
Subject: So I've been kind of watching AI..


Author:
Bec
[Edit]
Date Posted: 21:11:03 04/08/04 Thu
Even though I said I wouldn't because of Tate..

I watch if I'm home.. If not, I don't bother to tape it..

But I love George.. He, LaToya and Jennifer are my picks for Top3..

JPL-Go the hell home..

Johnny Redhead-Go the hell home..

Diana and Jasmine- I don't really care where they place.. I think Diana has a great voice, but she doesn't really do anything to show it.. The upbeat songs are making it seem like it's just some silly Jr.High talent show.. Sing a ballad and really show the voice..

Jasmine I think has a really pretty natural voice..

I really liked Amy Adams.. I thought she was tons of fun..

Fantasia-I can only take so much of her voice..
Replies:
Subject: DEAR SALLY... I'M BACK!


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 09:46:40 04/07/04 Wed
CBS has tapped former Felicity star Keri Russell to headline its latest Hallmark Hall of Fame TV-movie, The Magic of Ordinary Days. Based on Ann Howard Creel's novel, the World War II-set love story finds the sorely missed Russell playing a woman who is banished to an arranged marriage with a local farmer (Skeet Ulrich). Mare Winningham co-stars as Ulrich's sister. The telepic is slated to air next season.
Replies:
Subject: Rhona's Thank Yous


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 00:05:20 04/04/04 Sun
Okay, I'm listening to SoulFlower now and I'm looking through Rhona's thank yous. There's something kind of interesting. In it she thanks the "Booth family." Do you think she still keeps in touch with Nita??

She also says, "Also a thank you goes out to my Mouse Club brothers and sisters. Who would have thought?? hahaha Love Y'all...." <-- That's cool that she thanked them :-)

I really hope EnVogue's comeback is a success. I really like the CD so far (and I'm not into R&B that much).
Replies:
Subject: Fan review of Matt's recent performance in Michigan


Author:
Kat
[Edit]
Date Posted: 22:04:20 03/31/04 Wed

From Jessica (jlg603) at The Tony Lucca Board
(http://pub189.ezboard.com/btonyluccaboard):

The show was fantastic! He did a really cool hour long
discussion about working in the music industry first and then he
sang. If you know songs from his album, Unspoken, (from what I
remember) he sang Eternity, Betting Man, Go Away and You
Were Mine (tony should so cover this one, btw).

He did a really cool cover of Cry Me A River, he did Miss
Independent, Can't Hold Us Down (with someone in the front
row providing the Lil' Kim rap) plus new songs (highlights were
Quarter-life Crisis (a cute, guitar driven semi-ballad) which he
said he finished the day before and Today (a beautiful piano
ballad - really simple arrangement. It's just fantastic). they're
worth looking for online if anyone posts live tracks from the show
along with another new song I don't know the name of but the
chorus has something like 100,000 strong in it. He just finished
it the day of the show and knew all the lyrics by heart.

He signed autographs after the show. My sister brought her MMC
CD jacket to get signed and he flipped. He showed his manager
the old picture of him in the "thank you" section and made her
promise not to show the picture to anyone else. She asked him if
he still remembered Merry Go Round and he sang a bit of it for
her. I can't say enough about how nice he was and so
appreciative of everyone that came to the show. Definitely check
his show out if he comes to your area!
Replies:
Subject: Tony's release party


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 02:14:24 04/02/04 Fri
I found some pictures from wireimage.com from Tony's Shotgun release party. There are pictures of Tony, Dale, Chasen, Ricky, and Josh. No JC, surprisingly. I guess he's doing stuff for Schizophrenic. It's amazing -- Josh looks exactly the same as he did 10 years ago!

http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS====56879&nbc1=1&str=&styp=&sfld=&sortval=3a&PageNum=1
Replies:
Subject: *NSYNC, Britney, and AI


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 17:54:25 03/31/04 Wed
*NSYNC E! True Hollywood Story
<i>Crap!!</i> True Hollywood Stories are supposed to dish dirt! I learned nothing new.

Britney's Showtime Concert
Again I say, <i>Crap!!</i> It was just like her last concert, except with less clothes. As you know, one of my biggest issues with Britney is her lip-synching. Well, during the concert she decided to sing one of her new ballads live. At one point in the sond. g she was sitting on the stage-not dancing, not walking, <i>just SITTING</i>. For a minute I thought I was watching those early auditions of American Idol. OMG!! I don't think she sang one note right. It was the most horrible "professional" performance I've ever heard. If didn't make so much damn money, I would have been embarrassed for her. After watching that, I say, "Go ahead, Brit, lip-synch as much as you want!!" I can't bare that kind of torture again. I'm sure if they replay the concert they'll clean it up a bit. I hope.

In between watching Britney and *NSYNC, I watched this tribute special on Selena on Univision (or Telemundo, I'm not sure). It showed some her performances and there were some interviews with her family (of course this was all in Spanish, so I had to pretty much guess what was being said).
I really enjoyed watching Selena perform. Her shows weren't flashy or over they top. All she was a band and a mic and I was still entertained. I'm sorry I missed the opportunity to appreciate her when she was still alive.

But I digress...

American Idol

I must admit, I haven't been paying much attention to AI since they shamefully dismissed Tate. For the past couple of shows I would only watch the last few minutes to see the recaps of the performances. I just didn't like anybody. The ones who are good are consistently good and the ones that are bad are consistently bad.

But this week I decided to watch the entire show.

First, which one is Ashford and which is Simpson? I've never been able to tell. Anyway, they were useless judges. It was like having 2 extra Paula's. They liked everyone. My favorite judges are Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson-they weren't afraid to offer praise as well as criticism.

And I'm sick of the audience booing Simon. I think he's right. And I hate the fact that when he says something the other "judges" disagree with, they interrupt and jump all over him. Simon says nothing when they speak. But that's besides the point; on to the contestants (and I finally know all their names)

Camille: Yes, she did better than she's had in previous weeks, but she's way out of her league. She should go home.

Jon Peter Lewis: What the hell?!?!?!

Latoya: Her hair wasn't that bad. She has a great voice, but I don't know about her being the next American Idol.

Amy: She sang better last week. Maybe country's her thing. She should go after Camille.

John Stevens: Enough with the Frank Sinatra already!! He was horrible last night, but there's something about him I like, so he can stay a little longer.

Jennifer Hudson: I'm not feeling her.

Jasmine: She's pretty consistent. Her flower is this year's "205" jersey. Oy!!

Diana: I agree with Simon. She has a great voice, but she's too junior high. I feel like I'm watching an MMC audition.

Fantasia: I still can't stand her voice!!

George Huff: <i>Ding, Ding Ding!!</i> Looks like we have a winner!!! I really like George. He consistently does well and I love his positive energy. It's refreshing. I'm routing for him. Routing, not voting. I still don't care that much.

I guess we'll see who goes tonight.
Replies:
Subject: This can't be true, can it?


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 03:13:02 03/29/04 Mon
I saw this at MMC Online.


Christina Aguilera is getting married to Jordan Bratman, who works for her management company, according to several reports.
Bratman's grandmother apparently let slip the news to reporters Tuesday. "Jordan asked her in Los Angeles," revealed 72-year-old Sally Bratman. "He called me and told me two days ago."

The couple have dated for seven months, and Aguilera had little to say about her love life. "The only thing I'll say is that I'm very happy right now," the sexpot singer said.


The site doesn't say where it got this information from, so I'm assuming it's false. I don't believe it. At the same time, I hope this isn't Christina just trying to stir up some attention after the Britney wedding thing.
Replies:
Subject: Lots of Cool Tony Stuff


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 12:56:19 03/27/04 Sat
All sorts of cool Tony things are coming for the Shotgun release! *squeal*

Check out <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.livejournal.com/users/luccabuzz/">Vero's Live Journal</a> for info on Tony's MTV commercial, in-studio at KISS FM on the 31st, and other stuff.

<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.lightyear.com/newreleases/index.htm">http://www.lightyear.com/newreleases/index.htm</a>

for some info on Shotgun including a brief bio, soundclips, etc (I had no idea JC was one of the executive producers)
Replies:
Subject: Nikki's Show


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 03:09:30 03/23/04 Tue
Replies:
Subject: A Felicity Resurrection, Word on Wonderfalls--and the Comeback of Crossing Jordan


Author:
Kat
[Edit]
Date Posted: 22:19:54 03/24/04 Wed

by Kristin | March 5, 2004
(The artist formerly known as Wanda)

Felicity Porter, Ben Covington, Sydney Bristow and JJ Abrams--all in one room.

Thanks to the kind souls at the Museum of Television and Radio, this scenario (which is, truth be told, how I always pictured heaven) took place before my very eyes on Wednesday night, as part of the annual Paley Television Festival.

Since so many WWK readers are Feli and Alias fans, I simply must offer a few highlights. I only wish you all could have been there (unless you were blocking my view of Ben C., in which case I'd hope you'd meet a fiery death).

First, the setup: Jennifer Garner, Keri Russell, Felicity coproducer Matt Reeves and JJ (Felicity and Alias producer) were on hand to take questions from hundreds of fans and Industry types.

Keri looked stunning, and her easy, friendly chemistry with Jennifer was perhaps the cutest thing I've ever seen (and I've seen my fair share of puppies)--the girls spent much of the night giggling and teasing each other.

Which is why I was thrilled when a fan asked if my favorite fickle pickle would ever guest on Alias, prompting Keri to turn bright red and shake her head.

"I've asked Keri if she'd do it," JJ said. "And she just sort of giggles and hangs up on me."

Keri was amused by the question. "I think I should come on Alias and be like, 'Hannah?!' And then I should steal her boyfriend." Please, oh please, oh please? With Smoothaise on top?

A couple other questions I, for one, have been dying to get answered:

What the heck happened with Elena?
(To refresh your memory, she died in a car accident a few episodes before Felicity's demise, then mysteriously reappeared in the series' wedding finale.) JJ jumped on this query. "Matt, in a fit of insanity, cut the scene that would have explained what happened to Elena for all of eternity...Basically, Felicity had warned Elena about [the car accident], and Elena listened." The best news? JJ offered to put that missing scene on the DVD. (Though it will be a while--the third season comes out this fall.)

exerpeted from eonline.com
Replies:
Subject: Rhona and En Vogue on Tom Joyner's Morning Sky Show this morning


Author:
Jabar
[Edit]
Date Posted: 13:05:44 03/26/04 Fri
Well for those of ya'll who missed it,En Vogue performed live on The Tom Joyner SouthWest Airlines Sky Show this morning. They were in Columbia,SC and En Vogue (especially Rhona) tore it up. For those of you who wants to hear the sky show,go to www.tjms.com and click on Sky Show,and you'll get to hear what you've missed this morning.
Replies:
Subject: JC Chasez jojn The Onyx Hotel


Author:
.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 10:02:53 03/26/04 Fri
JC will open the six UK dates of Britney Spears' Onyx Hotel Tour.
Subject: *NSYNC E! True Hollywood Story


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:55:30 03/22/04 Mon
Sunday March 28 @ 9pm
Subject: Christina on Ellen


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:59:55 03/19/04 Fri
I just saw Christina on Ellen. Did anyone else see? I missed the interview but I saw her performance. She sang "Beautiful."

She looked so great! She had honey-brownish hair! She had on a gray suit and not too much makeup and her tan wasn't so fake looking! I don't know what it is (Versace contract?) but she's been looking so much better lately!
Replies:
Subject: More Ryan news


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 23:06:10 03/17/04 Wed
The Notebook trailer is out now. It looks so sweet! *tear* (Psst! Check out Ryan's biceps! Remember when he was such a scrawny little thing?)

http://www.themoviebox.net/movies/2004/NOPQR/Notebook,The/trailer-page.html


SHOWEST 2004 WINNERS: Yay, Ryan!! Not too excited about anyone else. What exactly did Halle Berry do this year?


MALE STAR OF THE YEAR: Jude Law

FEMALE STAR OF THE YEAR: Halle Berry

SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR: Djimon Hounsou

SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR: ??

COMEDY STAR OF THE YEAR: Jack Black

MALE STAR OF TOMORROW: Ryan Gosling

FEMALE STAR OF TOMORROW: Jennifer Garner

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: Nancy Meyers

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: John Davis

ANIMATION DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: Andrew Stanton

DECADE OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Gwyneth Paltrow

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Lawrence Gordon

GOODBYE FOREVER TO: FRIENDS
Replies:
Subject: Ryan's Che movie postponed


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 00:03:56 03/17/04 Wed
I'm really bummed about this. I was really excited when I heard about this movie. It sounds really interesting and it's awesome for Ryan. I don't really want to see another Pocahontas movie.

By the way, now that I'm talkin' about Ryan. I found a REALLY GREAT website about him. It's actually up to date!

http://www.slightlyaskew.net/home.html



From Variety.com:

Malick finds way to 'New World'

Helmer intends to return to 'Che' in July 2005

By MICHAEL FLEMING


Terrence Malick has abruptly walked off the biopic of Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara and instead committed to direct "The New World," a New Line drama about Pocahontas and the cultural collision of European explorers and Native American tribes.
Colin Farrell has committed to play the explorer John Smith in the project, which has set a July production start date in Virginia.

Malick will shelve "Che," a film that was mobilizing for a July start in Bolivia with Benicio Del Toro set as the title character and Franka Potente, Javier Bardem, Benjamin Bratt and Ryan Gosling ready to play his lieutenants. Malick, who co-wrote the "Che" script with Del Toro and Ben Vanderveen, has told the film's producers and financiers that he intends to return and direct "Che" in July 2005.

Though the turnabout was a major blow to the "Che" contingent, Malick had made no secret of the fact that he might make the other project, which he wrote. In fact, he made it clear that he would direct "The New World" to fully set its financing.

"Che," which is being produced by the "Traffic" team of Laura Bickford, Del Toro and Steven Soderbergh, appeared to be the clear frontrunner. Bill Pohlad's River Road Entertainment was the chief financier, with VIP/Rising Star and Morena Films also committed to provide coin. The film was one of AFM's sexy titles, thanks to Malick and the caliber of cast. Though the producers were still working on their completion bond, they'd locked locations and begun staffing up.

Things changed abruptly in the last two weeks. Farrell, back from playing Alexander the Great for director Oliver Stone, committed to "The New World." Producer Sarah Green brought the project to New Line exec Mark Ordesky, who ran Fine Line when she produced the David Mamet comedy "State and Main" there. The studio, looking for more ambitious projects post-"Lord of the Rings," quickly agreed to fully finance a film that will cost just north of $30 million, with New Line retaining world rights.

Malick has directed only three feature-length films in 35 years and took a 20-year hiatus before making his last one, 1998 pic "The Thin Red Line." Now, forced to choose between two films that he co-wrote and liked enough to direct, he chose "The New World," an easier film to shoot, given its Virginia location.

Malick also figured that "Che," which hadn't locked its bond when he made his decision, could benefit from extra prep time for its Bolivian shoot. Malick told the makers of "Che" that he wanted to push the start date one full year.

Though postponed pictures often lose elements, this one might stay intact. Del Toro isn't going anywhere: He hatched the project with Bickford in 1997, and they and Soderbergh own it. It is too late to install another director and expect "Che" to start this summer, when shooting in Bolivia is most appealing because of weather.

Del Toro is already fielding acting offers to fill his sudden summer vacancy, and "Che" will apparently be sitting there until Malick returns.
Replies:
Subject: Can I join?


Author:
C
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:09:08 03/15/04 Mon
Hi! My name is Chantel but everyone calls me C. I'm a big MMC fan and have been lurking for a long time. I always wanted to join in but I guess I was too shy.. But I'm taking a step forward to say "hi!" I'm not a VoyForum user. I don't know how that works! Do I have to be a user in order to be here? Well, I hope I can join in on your conversations and such! Thanks!

C
Replies:
Subject: Janet & Justin Dolls


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 09:04:08 03/13/04 Sat
*snort*

Image in reply
Replies:
Subject: I thought Britney was "not a girl"...


Author:
Kari W.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 08:23:06 03/16/04 Tue
Fox Philadelphia's local news program had a clip of Britney on this morning explaining her recent marriage. She said it was just her “being silly…being a silly girl.” (I think she set the feminist movement back 50 years.) I’d like to know, is she a girl or a woman? Or is she whatever suits her at that particular moment? I used to like Britney, but this is the kind of thing that drives me nuts about her.
Replies:
Subject: The Party @ imdb.com


Author:
Jabar
[Edit]
Date Posted: 13:55:17 03/16/04 Tue
Hey everybody,The Party's filmography is now on imdb.com. Go there right now,vote,and comment on their shows.


The Party: In Concert:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0399477/combined


Go Party!:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0399099/combined


All About The Party:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt398674/combined
Subject: E!


Author:
Kat
[Edit]
Date Posted: 23:06:23 03/14/04 Sun
Has anyone been watching E's ongoing list of why the 90's rocked? I am proud to say that MMC was #71! Of course, they didn't show *any* clips from the show, but just listed the future celebrities.

E! also aired Britney Spears--Celebrity Profile (or something along those lines...a 2-hour, drawn out special) for the first time tonight. Once again, they showed TJ's face over Ryan's name. How does that happen?
Replies:
Subject: Walls Of Love


Author:
Bec
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:58:34 03/14/04 Sun
Remember that from MMC rocks the planet?

I remember people saying it was an orginal song for the show because nobody could find anything pertaining to an artist recording it otherwise..

I was reminded of that song today when I went to an N Sync site and saw that audio listed..

So I searched the net and found a story with the song lyrics.. The guy who wrote the story said he doesn't know who sings it or whatever, but it's one of his favorite ballads of all time..

So could it possibly be a "real" song? I want to know the orginal version.. I think it is a really great song..
Replies:
Subject: Ex-Mouseketeer Lucca Likes to Rock


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 07:14:48 03/13/04 Sat
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.daytondailynews.com/life/content/life/daily/0305lucca.html">http://www.daytondailynews.com/life/content/life/daily/0305lucca.html</a>

Singer built fan base with performances and marketing

For the Dayton Daily News

Tony Lucca was a cast member of the All New Mickey Mouse Club from 1991 to 1994, but when the singer comes to town for several local appearances this week, don't expect him to be busting dance moves and delivering R&B-flavored pop songs like his former co-stars Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera.

Lucca - who was to perform at Gem City Records and Elbo's on Thursday, and at Goodfellows in Beavercreek at 10 p.m. today - is no pop idol.

Despite his celebrity brushes with greatness and his own thwarted attempt at TV stardom with the 1995 Aaron Spelling drama Malibu Shores, the 28-year-old Detroit native is a staunch rock 'n' roller. Lucca built his fan base through a grassroots combination of live performances, marketing his self-released CDs on his own Web site and promoting his endeavors through the use of street teams. That dedication paid off recently when Lucca signed with Nu Vibe Records, a division of Lightyear Entertainment. His label debut and third full-length, Shotgun, will be released in late March and the singer and songwriter is already on the road doing solo acoustic shows promoting the upcoming release.

"I've been playing solo so diligently for so long that I've found it to be the most dynamic, most efficient, not to mention easiest way to present the material," Lucca said, speaking from his home in Brooklyn, where he moved in November after living in Los Angeles for about a decade.

"Ideally, you get on the road and you try to get a big sound to convey the record and recreate the songs the best you can but I've been performing mostly solo and I'll probably continue doing so."

This is not the method of operation people normally associate with media-savvy former Mouseketeers like Spears and Aguilera who routinely launch high-dollar promotional assaults on the nation's consumers. Of course, Lucca isn't delivering flavor of the month pop music so he's taking a more traditional approach, which is fitting for his new album. Shotgun is a straight-up rock record with strong melodies, clever arrangements and a warm, immediate sound that isn't overproduced or weighed down by modern studio trickery. The songs have a classic mid-'80s vibe, somewhere between Elvis Costello and Bryan Adams, without sounding dated.

"With this project I started out with the intention of getting some demos together that I could shop around," Lucca said. "As I got into the recording process with my band and my bass player, who helped me produce it, I realized when could do it ourselves and at the end of the day we'd have a finished product. I figured we could go the independent route again or if not maybe find a home for the record itself, which ultimately ended up happening."

Lucca, who was teaching himself guitar at the age of 7, the piano at 8 and songwriting at 9, had already performed in a string of cover bands before getting the Mickey Mouse Club job. Joining a kids show seems like a strange choice for a teenage rocker and Lucca admits he didn't intentionally set out to join the program. He was there for what he mistakenly thought was an open cattle call for a Disney-produced film. He initially passed on the TV opportunity but decided to at least listen to the pitch after discussing it with his sister.

"Once they told me what the show consisted of, I decided I could get into it," he said. "I knew it could change my life or it could just be a good summer vacation, a good job or whatever. I didn't feel like I was selling out my artistic aspirations at the age of 15 by going and doing a TV show. It was an all-around priceless education and training for the industry and craft of making music and acting. It was an unforgettable and life altering experience. In the years since its cancellation the show certainly has become a phenomenon but we had no idea at the time.

"Now it seems like a launch pad and boot camp training ground like Fame high school," Lucca continued. "Of course, now to have been involved with it is a bit of a double-edged sword. I've never been one to be above talking about or defending the show but at the same time there are a lot of people who've had enough. I've definitely had my battles about whether to embrace it or hide and I've pretty much come to conclusion that the music will pretty much speak for itself. Just listen to the record and make your own decisions and that's cool."

Contact free-lance arts and music writer Don Thrasher at <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="mailto:donaldthrasher8@aol.com">donaldthrasher8@aol.com</a>.
Replies:
Subject: Britney's New Video


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 06:58:52 03/11/04 Thu
Thanks to the Music Hall board:

Britney Spears is getting into that "Leaving Las Vegas" frame of mind.

The singer is going to stage her suicide in her new video for "Everytime," as a way to respond to rumors and reports that she's teetering on the brink, seeking help, in therapy or otherwise disturbed. Call the clip Britney's funhouse mirror — it'll reflect her life, but distort it, too.

Spears' follow-up to "Toxic" — her first #1 single since 2000's "Oops! ... I Did it Again" — will be shot in Los Angeles but set in Sin City, home of her quickie marriage. Though "Everytime" is a plea for forgiveness for inadvertently hurting a former lover, that aspect isn't addressed as much as the song's tone of regret and loss.

Directed by David LaChapelle, the video will use "saturated, but low and naturalistic lighting" to give a cinematic feel, taking a cue from the 1995 Nicolas Cage film "Leaving Las Vegas." According to the clip's treatment, Spears arrives at the supposedly secret but paparazzi-swarmed back alley of an exclusive hotel, boyfriend in tow. Though it's common for the singer to be mobbed by the press, this time, people go to extremes, exaggerating the chaos as her bodyguards try to protect her and fights break out.

The camera cuts back and forth from the action to find Spears in an extreme close-up, performing directly to the camera as the story unfolds around her. She and her date are shuttled into the hotel, having been roughed up a bit, and exchange a look expressing that what was supposed to be a vacation is no fun for either of them. They end up in the high-rollers suite, but it doesn't help calm them down. Spears tries to put her angry boyfriend at ease, pouring two glasses of wine from the gift basket, but he lashes out, smashing the bottle at her feet.

Spears then gets quiet and walks away, heading to the bathroom, where the camera angles start to add a bit of mystery. A hand lays down a glass of red wine, water trickles around the cracks of tile, the bathtub overflows, and on the ledge stands a bottle of pills, the cap removed. Spears' head slips under water, and only then does her boyfriend, who had been watching television, start to notice. As he tries to revive her, the camera tracks a new Britney, alive and unharmed, walking past him, out of the room and out of the hotel. The paparazzi, still swarming at the back entrance, don't seem to register this Britney, and she disappears into the night.

Ambiguity is all that remains — is Britney alive? Dead? A ghost? Did she kill herself off before the tabloids could? Did she kill herself so that she could be reborn? The final shot — which shouldn't be revealed here so as not to spoil the surprise — doesn't answer any of these questions, but should give fans plenty to talk about.

Meanwhile, Spears will continue her Onyx Hotel Tour, which launched last week with a second leg, starting in June. She'll squeeze in her "Everytime" video shoot between the March 12 Seattle date and the March 15 Denver date.
Replies:
Subject: Felicity Season 3...


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 06:54:20 03/10/04 Wed
is coming to DVD July 20.

You can preorder it at <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001I55RY/qid=1078923010/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-5923643-8600160?v=glance&s=dvd">amazon.com</a> now.
Replies:
Subject: Ummm...


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:31:17 03/09/04 Tue
WHERE THE HELL WAS TATE?!?!?!
Replies:
Subject: JC Takes Cover from Cover


Author:
Kari W.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 11:43:59 03/09/04 Tue
From E!

By Joal Ryan

Justin Timberlake suffered a wardrobe malfunction. JC Chasez is suffering what could be called a titular malfunction.

Timberlake's fellow 'N Syncer is in so-sorry mode after a leading advocate of the schizophrenic took offense to the title of Chasez's just-released solo album. The one called Schizophrenic.


For the record, the cover art--depicting a mussy-haired Chasez in a straight jacket--didn't go over too big with Bill MacPhee, either.


In a statement Monday, MacPhee, publisher of Schizophrenia Digest, and a diagnosed schizophrenic, called Chasez's appropriation of the brain disorder a misappropriation, and criticized his record label, Jive.


"Through the album title and cover image, [Jive and its parent company, BMG Zomba] have ignored the U.S. Surgeon General's call on the entertainment industry to help eliminate stigma to address the public health crisis that exists," MacPhee said.


Through his rep, Chasez issued a statement of his own.


"I apologize to anyone I may have offended with the title and cover of my album," Chasez said. "I am truly sorry if I've upset anyone."


According to Jive, however, neither the offending title nor cover art will be altered. The album went on sale, as is, on Feb. 24.


In interviews, Chasez has repeatedly said "schizophrenic" was meant to reflect the album's mix of styles. On Monday, he explained he was just taking "artistic license" with the term.


In a recent issue of Britain's Popstar! magazine, Chasez's license allowed him to conduct an interview with himself--at least that's the way the piece was headlined.


Chasez isn't the first person to use "schizophrenic" when "multiple personality disorder" might be the more accurate, if not less potentially offensive, choice. ("My Prince tribute album," of course, would be the most accurate, least offensive option.)


As Schizophrenia Digest's official site says, the disease is a brain disorder, typically striking men and women in their 20s or teen years, that has "nothing to do with 'split personality' or 'multiple personality.'"


In his statement, Chasez acknowledged schizophrenia as a "serious illness," but pointed out that he was merely going by the book--the Merriam-Webster dictionary--that defines schizophrenia, in part, as a noun meaning "contradictory or antagonistic qualities or attitudes."


"It was this meaning of the word that I was using to describe my work," Chasez said.


Chasez, meanwhile, also isn't the first showbiz type to come under fire for reputedly trivializing a mental disorder.


In its latest "Stigmabuster Alert" newsletter, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill rips into NBC daytime soap Passions for consigning one of its characters to the "loony bin." The group also, natch, rips in Chasez's album, slamming it as "irresponsible and outrageous."


The controversy is the latest to challenge Chasez's fledgling solo career.





In February, the break-out boybander was booted from the halftime show lineup at the NFL Pro Bowl. The gridiron folks, still touchy one week after Timberlake's bodice-ripping antics with Janet Jackson (news) at the Super Bowl, decided Chasez's proposed song choices (either "Some Girls [Dance With Women]" or "Blowin' Me Up [With Her Love]") were too frisky for the post-wardrobe malfunction world.

Of potentially even more concern to Chasez: Sales. Schizophenic debuted on last week's album charts in 17th place, with a so-so 52,000 copies sold. By comparison, Timberlake's solo starter, Justified, moved 439,000 copies in its debut week in 2002.
Replies:
Subject: Tony's Album Cover and Tracklisting


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 06:31:40 03/04/04 Thu
Thanks to <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://tonylucca.cc">tonylucca.cc</a>

<img src="http://www.nsynconline.net/tony/pics/shotgun.jpg">

1. Shotgun
2. Catch Me
3. Someone To Love You
4. Bad Guy
5. Maiden of My Madness
6. She's True
7. Roller Coaster
8. Happily Ever After
9. Lost Angeleno
10. By A Thread
11. Attach the Hitch
12. Broken Wagon
13. Welcome to the Bay
14. Put Your Seat Back
Replies:
Subject: Usher has beef with Justin


Author:
Danielle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 14:04:48 03/08/04 Mon
Usher has said that Justin Timberlake is a "follower" who doesn't have the originality to take away his crown as the 'King of R&B.'

The "You Make Me Wanna" singer has spent the last two years working on his new album 'Confessions,' which comes out later this month.

And the star is less than impressed with new kid on the block Timberlake's efforts.

Usher says, "I think when you guys put Justin Timberlake in the category of being a follower it shows that he can't be a leader. That's not good."

"It kind of worries me that every time that question comes up, Justin Timberlake is taking the spot."

"I wouldn't want to be a follower, would you? I wanna lead in my own category. So I'll go ahead and put it out there if Justin hasn't already."

"There'll never be another Usher. There'll never be a spot filling if you know what I mean."

USHER PISSED OFF AT JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

Usher is sick of hearing that
Justin Timberlake has taken his ‘spot’. Ush
has been working on new material for the last two years and has just released a single called 'Yeah' which he's done with Ludacris and an album, 'Confessions'. But Usher's adamant there's no way Justin could fill his shoes: "I think when you guys put
Justin Timberlake in the category of being a follower it shows that he can't be a leader. That's not good. It kind of worries me that everytime that question comes up,
Justin Timberlake is taking the spot. I wouldn't want to be a follower, would you? I wanna lead in my own category. So I'll go ahead and put it out there if Justin hasn't already." Mr Raymond went on to say, "There'll never be another Usher. There'll never be a spot filling if you know what I mean."

"He was just with Tim Westwood, trying to drum up more beef. I was surprised as he's been careful with the UK up until now. He was playing some tracks off his album, a couple were good, a couple, not so much. Still gonna pick it up though.

Anyways, here's a summary of what I can remember:
At first he didn't actually use Justin's name, just said 'you know who you are'

- He could murder him
- He jacked his producers and his style
- Usher claimed that everything about himself is unique
- He is Ja to Usher as 50
Then he actually spoke directly to Justin saying;
- He didn't now what him or his people are doing but there is no comparison.
- Something about how he has many people out there who respect him, so for Justin to be careful not to offend them.
- How he feels they'll be a battle coming up soon, for Justin to meet him on the dancefloor where he'll get served
-Ending with he doesn't want to have to destroy Justin's career.

Basically just more smack, what got me though is how riled up he seems to be when at the same time he's saying that Justin isn't a threat to him. I'm sure if he didn't feel he was, he wouldn't keep talking

Usher Spitting Fire At Justin…

Usher is over here in the UK doin loads of promotional stuff and it is clear he is not a big fan of mr timberlake.On BBC radio 1 he is quoted as saying that justin is "not on my level" and that "he better keep his mouth closed or im gonna murder him".Usher, aLso claims that justin has simply copied ushers style and says that Justin is d**k-ridding producers!!!Usher also appeaded in music show CDUK on saturday, claims that Justin will never be Usher and that Usher is "pound-for pound" better than him and beats justin "vocal for vocal ,and dance move for dance move".What do people think ?Should Justin respond?
Replies:
Subject: American Idol and Some Other Stuff


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:37:42 03/03/04 Wed
So Tate made into the Wildcard round. Good for him. I hope he steps it up-he's got some stiff competition.

Is it just me or is this year's AI one big yawn?? Frankly, I could care less who wins at this point. Most of the finalist are mediocre at best. Maybe things will change in the next few weeks.

You know, I read that not only has Lena Horne asked that Janet not star as her in an upcoming movie, but now Disney has removed a statue of Mickey Mouse who was supposedly dressed like Janet (okay, duh). And Justin, I guess was supposed to co-host on the Motown Anniversary special (I don't know why he was even invited in the first place-it's not like he's a Mowtown artist). Anyway, he "backed-out" b/c of his "movie conflict."

Then I hear that America's Next Top Model's website altered the pictures of the girls to just head shots. And on Survivor, they made the blurr the covers Richard Hatch's naked body bigger so as not to offend anyone.

Howard Stern was pulled from some major cities for being offensive and indecent. Howard has been indecent and offensive for almost 20 years and they're just now noticing? Oh please!!

I'm not even going to discuss JC and the ProBowl!!
WTF????

The fallout from the whole Superbowl thing has gotten way out of hand.

How far are they going to go with this?? I really do feel bad for Janet. She has apologized and has accepted full responsibility for what happened and is being punished, while her partner in crime (you know, the one that actually exposed her breast) has escaped most of the blame. But my point is, regardless, this whole thing is ridiculous.

Grrrr, Arrggg!!

On another totally unrelated note: Since Charlize Theron is from South Africa and she now lives in America, does that mean she's African-American?? Just a thought.
Replies:
Subject: Schizophrenic


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 17:46:20 02/26/04 Thu
So I've had about 2 days to listen to the album. A little too overtly sexual for my taste, but I'm impressed. Each song has a different style, which I expected, considering JC's eclectic taste. Most of the songs aren't radio friendly, but the critics seem to like his indie style, which may work for him come award time. My favorites are Build My World and One Night Stand (except all the moaning).

As good as this album is, I just don't find myself listening to it as much as I normally do with new CD's. If it wasn't JC, I probably would not have bought it. I may need to listen to it a few more times before formulating a final opinion.

Any other thoughts?
Replies:
Subject: JC on TV


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 21:23:54 02/19/04 Thu
So far I've seen two of JC's appearances: last night on Jay Leno and today on Ellen. Both performances were exactly the same, but he sounded slightly better on Ellen. The back up dancers were distracting and he really didn't need them. But I guess since the title of the song is Some Girls Dance with Women, it made sense (although they really didn't <i>dance</i> with each other). I was disappointed that there wasn't an interview segment on Ellen, considering she has devoted entire episodes to just one musical guest ::cough::Justin:cough::

With Nora Jones selling over a million albums this week (good for her), the number one spot may be hers for the next few weeks. If Jive had released Schizophrenic a month ago when nothing was out, JC could have had a number one album. Jive sucks!!
Replies:
Subject: That's It???


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 14:46:51 02/25/04 Wed
<i>Also streeting yesterday was NSYNC member J.C. Chasez’s solo debut, Schizophrenic (Jive). According to early reports, the album should sell 60k or so by week’s end.</i>

http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news04928
Subject: Not Good


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 14:41:00 02/25/04 Wed
Unjustified?

Timberlake drops out of ABC Motown special. He insists a scheduling conflict is the reason, not protests over his scandalous Super Bowl appearance by Gary Susman

Justin Timberlake won't be joining Lionel Richie after all as the host of ABC's upcoming Motown special celebrating the legendary record label's 45th anniversary. He's pulled out of the April 4 taping in Los Angeles, citing a scheduling conflict with his new movie ''Edison,'' which begins shooting in Vancouver around the same time. But some African-American protestors may be claiming credit for his departure, having expressed their anger in the wake of his scandalous Super Bowl appearance.

Timberlake spokesman Ken Sunshine said the pop singer will be in the middle of completing his first major film role -- he stars opposite Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey as a cub reporter who uncovers a police corruption scandal -- ''and that's the only reason he can't do it,'' Sunshine said in a statement. But Timberlake's presence on the special has been the subject of protests, not just because he's a white performer representing a historically black label for which he's never recorded, but because he seems to have suffered far less career fallout for ripping off Janet Jackson's top than Jackson has. (Earlier this week, Jackson dropped out of ABC's planned Lena Horne biopic after the octogenarian singer threatened to withhold her approval of the movie if ABC didn't fire Jackson.)

Najee Ali, executive director of Project Islamic Hope (and a public supporter of Jackson's brother Michael during his current legal troubles), issued a statement last week calling Timberlake's selection ''a cultural insult to the black community.'' And Black Talent News editor-in-chief Tanya Kersey-Hensley wrote an editorial last week, saying: ''Before the Super Bowl scandal, Timberlake had gotten a 'Black folks pass.' But then he sold out Janet to save his own skin, showing his true colors in the process. It’s a classic case of profiting from black culture, but jumping ship when things get hot.'' She urged ABC to find a more appropriate host, suggesting Usher.

ABC spokeswoman Lauren Tobin said ABC did not bow to pressure to replace Timberlake, saying the decision had been his. ''It just happened, unfortunately, that right around the time that we were made aware of Project Islamic Hope thing,'' she said, ''Justin got information about when he needed to work.'' (Of course, since the producers of ''Edison'' announced the project to the press on Feb. 10, Timberlake must have known his shooting schedule for at least two weeks.) No word yet on who'll replace him on ''Motown 45,'' which ABC expects to air during May ratings sweeps.
Subject: Today's the day!


Author:
Kari W.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 08:38:31 02/24/04 Tue
I'm going out at lunch to get JC's CD! I'm so excited! :)
Replies:
Subject: Christina on SNL


Author:
sky
[Edit]
Date Posted: 00:18:46 02/22/04 Sun
I thought she did a decent job. The scripts sucked, but for what it was it was pretty good. Go Christina.

The only thing that bugged me was that she was constantly rubbing her nose. Nerves? Drugs? lol.
Replies:
Subject: Nikki on TV? Yayness!


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 15:06:46 02/19/04 Thu
Found this at JJB. For the record, I have no idea what the futon critic is, so if anyone has a clue and can provide an official link, it'd be appreciated.

<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://pub209.ezboard.com/fjjboardfrm27.showMessage?topicID=33075.topic">Nikki Pilot</a>

"According to the futon critic, she will be in the pilot "Oahu". It is about guests and staff at a luxurious hotel in Hawaii."
Replies:
Subject: Ok, allow to me rant..


Author:
Bec
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:20:46 02/18/04 Wed
I didn't even watch American Idol yesterday, and just by the 4 or 5 second clips they showed of all the contestants singing, I knew That Camile and Lisa were the best..

The rest just flat out sucked.. And that Matthew made it threw?? WHY?!? I walked back in the room just as Ryan said Matthew.. I seriously just blurted out 'What the F-?!?' I did actually censor myself and didn't swear.. But Come on..

Matthew moves on but not Tate? Puhlease.. I think it's fixed.. They didn't have a guy in the Top 10 yet, so they made Matthew go through..
Replies:
Subject: Nita Must've Married


Author:
Kat
[Edit]
Date Posted: 22:33:34 02/17/04 Tue
I was surfing the net as I sometimes do to find out what I can about the current whereabouts of MMC members. When I did a search of Nita I found this site: http://www.missva.com/formermissamericacontestants.htm. It's dedicated to all the former Miss Virginias. They have her listed as Nita Booth Young. They don't give any other info. This info is new to me, so I apologize if it has been posted before. All though, I don't think it has.
Replies:
Subject: TOP - new Britney Spears news site


Author:
Britney-News.Com
[Edit]
Date Posted: 06:06:03 02/18/04 Wed
for daily Britney Spears News visit:

<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.britney-news.com/">britney-news.com</a>
Subject: Britney's 'Toxic' Clip Makes 'Cry Me A River' Look Like Child's Play


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:23:14 01/01/04 Thu
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1483976/20031230/spears_britney.jhtml?headlines=true">http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1483976/20031230/spears_britney.jhtml?headlines=true</a>

Britney's 'Toxic' Clip Makes 'Cry Me A River' Look Like Child's Play

12.30.2003 7:02 PM EST

Britney Spears is doing Justin Timberlake one better in her new video. Where her real-life ex just stalked his cheating lover in his clip for "Cry Me a River," Spears takes a more lethal approach in her recently shot "Toxic."

In the Joseph Kahn-directed video, Spears plays a femme fatale who'll do just about anything to procure a poisonous potion so she can kill her cheating ex, played by actor Martin Henderson ("The Ring," "Windtalkers").

Spears discovers his indiscretions when she climbs up a wall and sees Henderson with another woman, leading her on a mission of revenge that lands her in precarious James Bond-esque situations where not everyone is what they seem, thanks to masks and other disguises, according to a rep for the director.

In one scenario, Spears pretends to be a stewardess and picks out a sizable guy on an airplane for a bathroom interrogation that has some mile-high-club innuendo — only to have him turn out to be a well-cut model in disguise (played by the masseur from Fountains of Wayne's "Stacy's Mom" video). She ends up getting the potion on this flight, but still must chase Henderson through European locations, which were recreated on soundstages in Los Angeles during the shoot last week. Model Tyson Beckford assists the singer with a lift on his motorbike in one Paris setting.

Besides the flight-attendant wear, Spears also sports a black cat suit, and at one point wears nothing but pasted-on diamonds in the video.

Henderson co-stars with Ice Cube in Kahn's upcoming debut feature film, "Torque," which opens January 16 (see "Ice Cube Switching From Barber To Biker For Next Flick").

"Toxic," the second single from Spears' In the Zone, premieres January 13 on "Making the Video" at 6:30 p.m. ET.

—Jennifer Vineyard
Replies:
Subject: ::SIGH::


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:16:04 02/17/04 Tue
I know Tate is somewhere thinking, "Why wasn't I in <i>this</i> group?"

This was a semi-final round?? That was painful. I actually felt embarssed for these kids. Even the few that were good were only good in comparison to the others.

The twins never should have gotten this far. I thought they were weak singers from the beginning.

My prediction is that the red-haired girl will make it to the finals (big shock there). I think it's going to be close between the Hawaiian girl (Camille?) and the black-haired girl (the one who sang last).

If I had to pick someone, I'd pick Camille. She has a nice voice and she seems to be able to balance confidence and humility-which some of the other contestants lack.

Too bad I don't care enough to vote.
Replies:
Subject: This was the review I was most worried about...


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 04:16:41 02/12/04 Thu
But no worries anymore. :)

From Rolling Stone (the album received 3 1/2 stars):

NSYNC member astounds!

After Justin Timberlake actually became sort of cool, maybe you thought the odds were low that another NSYNC member might accomplish the same thing. Think again.

On his solo debut, JC Chasez, 27, doesn't connect with the genius producers-of-the-moment, as Timberlake sublimely did with the Neptunes, and he doesn't stop the music to reveal diary entries or literary ambitions. Instead, on Schizophrenic, Chasez got together with a range of pop and dance producers(Basement Jaxx, Robb Boldt. Riprock 'n Alex G) and created seventeen high-impact tracks that spread out all over the place. This is music that is bent on connecting with dance floor and won't deny itself anything: "One Night Stand" interpolates bits of the Donna Summer/Giorgio Moroder disco masterpiece "I Feel Love" in a doo-wop voice and quotes Smokey Robinson's immortal 1979 "Cruisin'."

Schizophrenic is all stylistic pastiche and adventure, territory that boomed during the Eighties (think Prince) but later became more the province of hip-hop and dance. This is the music that first got Chasez- as well as the Neptunes- shaking.

Clearly, Chasez didn't get and keep his place in NSYNC because he couldn't sing, as ballads "Build My World" and the extraordinarily well-sung "Dear Goodbye" prove. "Everything You Want" is ace late-era Police. But most important, Chasez does what works for his tracks. This means aching through feverish pop reggae ("Mercy"), chanting strong New Wave ("All Day Long I Think About Sex"), lifting off Stevie Wonder-style celebrations ("She Got Me") and reporting the latest nightlife news ("Some Girls [Dance With Women["). No doubt about it, Schizophrenic is a lot. It's also cool.

James Hunter
Replies:
Subject: What the %!$&?


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:41:06 02/11/04 Wed
I had a feeling there was a chance Tate wouldn't make it into the top 12 (or is it top 10?). I thought he did a wonderful job, but she was outshined by the other contestants. We all know how talented he really is. Unfortunately, in this competition one is not judged on potential. Oh well, there's always the Wild Card Round.

I don't like Fantasia. She was interesting to watch-she's definitely a pro-but her voice grates on my nerves. I can't imagine listening to that voice week after week, let alone on an entire CD.

The other girl who made it (sorry, can't remember her name) does have a nice voice, but I'm over the whole "blue-eyed soul" thing. The industry is already saturated with Christina's, Kelly's, Pink's, and Jessica's. Enough!

The guy who made it into the top 3 (sorry, don't know his name either) did not belong there. But I can see why he received so many votes. Can we not let the hormone-crazed 13-year-old girls vote anymore?

I actually liked Katie Webber. Now, I've seen this girl before. I think she auditioned for Popstars. Anyway, I thought her song selection was great, despite what the judges said.

So far I'm not impressed. I hope the subsequent weeks bring more talent.

On another note: Fox has definitely scraped the bottom of the barrel with their programming. Now I find My Big Fat Greek Fiance or whatever mildly entertaining, but what is up with exploiting little people on that Bachelor wannabe show. Sheesh!!
Replies:
Subject: Ex-Mouseketeers Drift Apart as They Lead Separate Lifestyles


Author:
Bec
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:42:05 02/10/04 Tue
<url>http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040210/NEWS/402100304/1021</url>

By Gary White
The Ledger
gary.white@theledger.com

Lindsey Alley, who gained prominence as a youngster on the "All-New Mickey Mouse Club" television show, had an impromptu reunion last year with one of her former Mousemates.

Justin Timberlake, who parlayed his TV fame into a successful singing career, dropped in one night at Angelo & Maxi's, the Manhattan steakhouse where Alley waits tables as she pursues an acting career.

"He came into the restaurant where I work, which is always a little bit awkward," says Alley, a Lakeland native. "It was like, `Didn't we grow up together and now you're a big star and I'm bringing you your creamed spinach?' "

Alley, 26, says she hasn't maintained much contact with her more famous fellow Mouseketeers, who also include Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

As a member of the group from 1989, Alley never formed close friendships with the cast members who joined later.

"I don't really keep up with all those younger kids," Alley says. "When Christina and Britney were on the show, they were kind of a group to themselves. They were 12 and I was 16, and I thought I was way too cool for them."

Alley has remained close to former Mouseketeers Ilana Miller and Keri Russell, the latter the star of the TV show "Felicity" and the upcoming movie "Cabbages & Queens."

Alley says the three get together every Wednesday night to watch "The Bachelorette" and eat take-out food.

Russell's starpower allowed the trio to crash a New Year's Eve party thrown by Spears and actress Natalie Portman at the Hudson Hotel in New York the year before last. Alley says she had a brief but pleasant chat with Spears.

"She manages to stay in the news," Alley says of Spears. "Talk about reinventing herself; I don't think Madonna has anything on her now. She's had more than nine lives."

Alley says she doesn't think the 22-year-old Spears deserves the ridicule she received for her quickly annulled Las Vegas wedding to a childhood friend last month.

Even while envying Spears' success, Alley expresses pity for the internationally famous pop singer.

"It must be so hard for her; can you imagine having that life?" Alley says. "I can't imagine not being able to go to Wal-Mart at 11:30 at night with my mother. Celebrity has its advantages and disadvantages, but she has it bad. She has no life."

As for Timberlake's already infamous role in disrobing Janet Jackson during a performance at halftime of the Super Bowl, Alley finds the uproar a bit silly.

"My initial reaction was `That was kind of tacky; that probably shouldn't have happened with the entire nation watching, including kids,' " Alley says. "But now I'm like, `Get over it, people.' The media is completely blowing it out of proportion. Just tell your kids, `That shouldn't have happened, but that was a boob.'

"I guess because I live in New York nothing shocks me. I've seen more than that waiting tables. Just last week, we had to drag a woman out because this guy was on the table sucking her toes."
Replies:
Subject: Tony's Shows


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 16:25:19 02/11/04 Wed
Tony has some great shows lined up in NY, Cali, and Ohio. Come out and chill, bring some friends... and ask Tony to play his new song "Maybe We", it's pretty killer!
He's also going to do a couple of live in-studio interviews that will be streamed on the net for all to enjoy ;). As always, you can find this info posted in the news/events section at www.tonylucca.com .

Take care,
Vero
LUCCAMUSIC


Friday February 20th
Crash Mansion
199 Bowery Blvd.
NY, NY
doors @ 7:30p
$7
18+
212-982-7767
www.crashmansion.com

Side note:
This is *the* place to be on Friday 2/20. According to Tony, Crash Mansion is one of the hottest new clubs in NYC and it got great reviews in GQ before it was even officially opened. Be sure to check out the website and take a peek. As if the show wasn't going to be great enough already, the talented Tim Jones and Rebecca Fanya (two of Tony's good friends) will be performing that night as well!

Wednesday February 25th
The Hotel Cafe
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca 90028
10pm
$6-8
All ages
www.hotelcafe.com
*Tim Jones also performing*

Thursday, February 26, 2004
8:30 PM
Java Joe's
6344 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA
619-286-0400
$3
www.javajoes-sd.com
*we're still waiting on confirmation to see if this is an all ages show or 21+ because the venue is switching over from being a pub. Be sure to check www.tonylucca.com for the age policy*

March 4th @ 4:00pm
Gem City Records
318 E. 5th St.
Dayton, OH
All Ages
937-223-8011
www.gemcityrecords.com

March 4th @ 9:30pm
Elbo’s Bar
200 S. Jefferson St.
Dayton, OH
$5-8
18+
937-461-3526
www.elbosandchins.com
*Life at Sea and the Swayzes also performing*

March 5th @ 10pm
Goodfellows
4139 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Beaver Creek, OH
$5
18+
937-431-9402

March 6th @ 9:00pm
The Sunflower Coffee Shop and Beer Garden
2999 W. McMicken
Cincinnati, OH
18+
513-861-5524

Radio Webcasts:

March 4th
Wright State University radio interview. Broadcast time TBA.
Live stream:
www.wright.edu/studentorg...isten.html

March 5th
University of Cincinnati Bearcast Radio live interview/in-studio performance
12:00pm-2:00pm on the Corey Long show.
Live stream:
www.uc.edu/bearcast/listen.htm
Subject: AI update..


Author:
Bec
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:14:52 02/10/04 Tue
I have been voting for Tate.. His line seems to be free.. I have no trouble getting through..
Replies:
Subject: Justin Stars in Movie w/ Real Actors


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 15:34:07 02/10/04 Tue
Consolidated 'Edison'

Timberlake plans first film leading role. In ''Edison,'' he'll star opposite Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, and LL Cool J as a cub reporter who uncovers a citywide corruption scandal by Gary Susman

Justin Timberlake is about to rip the lid off a major scandal, one that doesn't involve him and Janet Jackson. He's about to star in his first major movie role, playing an inexperienced reporter who uncovers a police scandal, in ''Edison,'' his publicist tells the Associated Press.

Starring opposite the Grammy-winning singer will be such acting heavyweights as Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey, as well as fellow pop-star-turned-thespian LL Cool J.

According to MTV News, in ''Edison,'' Timberlake's character pursues the story with the help of his Pulitzer Prize-winning editor (Freeman) and an investigator from the district attorney's office (Spacey). Also involved is an ethically torn cop (LL Cool J) who joins the elite police unit at the heart of the scandal. The independent film, which begins shooting in early March in Vancouver, marks the feature/writing directing debut of ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' writer/producer David J. Burke.

Timberlake, who was once reportedly on the list for the role of Jimmy Olsen in the now-in-limbo Superman movie, will prep for his cub reporter role by following a real journalist on a daily beat, producer Randall Emmett tells MTV, though the reporter's identity is being kept secret so as to enable the journalist to do his/her job without being tracked by paparazzi.

Otherwise, Timberlake apparently believes he is well prepared to hold the screen opposite the likes of Freeman and Spacey. Even though his only previous movie experience is a cameo in fellow 'N Syncer Lance Bass' 2001 movie, ''On the Line,'' Timberlake is not intimidated, publicist Ken Sunshine tells the Associated Press: ''Justin's 22. I don't think anybody has handled the kind of success he's had in their 22 years better than he has.''

(Posted:02/10/04)
http://www.ew.com/ew/report/0,6115,589493_10_0_,00.html
Subject: Rhona video at MSN


Author:
Dana
[Edit]
Date Posted: 17:32:30 02/09/04 Mon
There's a short little interview with En Vogue at MSN.

http://my.msn.com/video/default.armx?setcp=b

click on "Grammys" from the list at the left and then click on "En Vogue and Anthony"
Subject: Justin Wins!!!!!!


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:36:03 02/08/04 Sun
Yea!! Congratulations, Justin!!

So that makes two Grammy's so far.

Actually I can't believe he won Best Male Whatever. I thought for sure they'd give it to the music legends.

I particularly liked when Justin thanked his fans that have been with him year after year after year. I was like, "That's me, that's me." LOL!! And I think I saw JC giving him a standing ovation. Anyway, I don't think he should he used <i>his</i> time to apologize for the boob incident. And it didn't even seems that sincere. I missed the end of the speech b/c I accidentally hit the mute button, but did Justin even mention *NSYNC??

Justin's performance was great. I loved it. I especially loved it when I <i>first</i> saw it on Saturday Night Live and Ellen. Justin needs a new album. I'll bet anything Justin's second album is released before JC's first.

And while I'm here, just some thoughts on the show. Well, just from what I saw in between commercials during The Simpsons and the Surreal Life.

Christina's performance. Wow!! Talk about AMAZING!!! My jaw is still on the floor!! I couldn't tell you what she sang, but Christina Aguilera was wearing CLOTHES!!! Is that a first?? I'm still in shock!! Oh and she just won for Beautiful. Good for her, but I'm hating the hair. In her case, Black is not <i>Beautiful!</i>

And Prince opened the show. ::yawn:: Simon and Garfunkel were more interesting when they opened last year.

Is <i>Beyonce</i> the French word for <i>overexposed</i>??

More later if I don't lose interest.
Replies:
Subject: JC Transcript


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 04:52:47 02/05/04 Thu
So I assume everyone's heard about the Pro Bowl situation by now. And if you haven't, you can read JC's transcript from JoJo <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.livejournal.com/users/fucking_jc/202057.html">here</a>.

*sigh*

On the plus side, JC's finally getting some promo due to this.
Replies:
Subject: EW Singles Out Tate


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 08:07:22 02/04/04 Wed
<i>I'm high on Marque Lynche, who was introduced on Monday night's episode -- there's something about his demeanor and his natural good looks that scream Top 10.</i>

Let's hope so!!!


Read the entire article:
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/commentary/0,6115,587181_3_0_,00.html
Replies:
Subject: Tate On American Idol Website


Author:
Ashley
[Edit]
Date Posted: 13:13:31 02/05/04 Thu
Hey everyone....I was on the American Idol website and Tate is featured in the contestants section because he is in the 1st group to perform. If you go to: www.idolonfox.com/contestants/marque_lynche/index.htm

you can see his interview Q&A and there is also a 2 and a half minute video of him talking about himself......everyone should go check it out, and remember to vote for Tate next week!
Replies:
Subject: Song on MMC called "Happy"


Author:
Donald Blair
[Edit]
Date Posted: 04:27:50 01/29/04 Thu
Hello MMC fans.
I will admit, I did not watch much of MMC when I was growing up (then again, the only TV I did watch growing up was the news...)

There is a song I have been hunting down that I used to enjoy in the 90's, and I think I am coming closer to finding the actual song itself. I know the name of the song is called "Happy" and I found this recently on a Britney Spears fan website. The lyrics match exactly what it is I'm looking for. However, I'm curious on the version of the recording.

I am wondering if "Happy" was recorded in a high-paced, or dance version, or if the original recording of the song is indeed what I'm looking for. Does anyone have a clip, or a full MP3 of the song? Having come across this group gives me some hope that the original recording was in fact done by MMC, because the song was popular in the very early 90's, and this group focuses on 90's MMC. As I'm sure you know, searching for a song titled "Happy" on the web is like searching for "porn" on the web. You never know what you're going to get, but it sure as hell won't be what you're looking for!

Anyone who could help me track this song down and put to ease my hunting, would be hugely appreciated and forever glorified in my books!

Thanks very much,
Donald Blair
Replies:
Subject: Tate on AI update..


Author:
Bec
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:24:35 02/03/04 Tue
Tate made it through the first round of Hollywood auditions..

So tune in tomorrow night to see of he can make it into the Top 32..
Replies:
Subject: Schizophrenic CD Cover


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 15:03:46 02/03/04 Tue
I'll post it in the reply. Very...interesting. Actually, kind of cool, but I think I liked the image of him I saw on one of his concert tees better.
Replies:
Subject: Janet and Justin could cost CBS millions of $$$


Author:
Kari W.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 14:22:51 02/02/04 Mon
FCC launches investigation into halftime show

By Jonathan D. Salant
The Associated Press

The chief federal regulator of broadcasting said Monday he was "outraged" by the Super Bowl halftime show in which Justin Timberlake tore off part of Janet Jackson's costume, exposing her breast, and said he was ordering an immediate investigation.

Timberlake blamed a "wardrobe malfunction," but Federal Communications Commission chief Michael Powell called it "a classless, crass and deplorable stunt."

MTV, which produced the show, and CBS, which broadcast it, both said they had no idea that their halftime show Sunday night would include such a display.

"CBS deeply regrets the incident," spokeswoman LeslieAnne Wade said.

The two singers were performing a flirtatious duet to end the halftime show, with Timberlake singing, Rock Your Body, and the lines he sang at the moment of truth were: "I'm gonna have you naked by the end of this song."

With that, Timberlake reached across Jackson's leather gladiator outfit and pulled off the covering to her right breast, which was partially obscured by a sun-shaped, metal nipple decoration.

The network quickly cut away from the shot, and did not mention the exposure on the air.

In a statement, Powell said, "I am outraged at what I saw during the halftime show of the Super Bowl. Like millions of Americans, my family and I gathered around the television for a celebration. Instead, that celebration was tainted by a classless, crass and deplorable stunt. Our nation's children, parents and citizens deserve better."

He told the commission to open an investigation, promising it would be "thorough and swift." Such an investigation could result in a fine of up to $27,500 or -- if the FCC applied the sanction to each CBS station -- in the millions.

Messages left with Jackson's record company and her personal publicist were not returned Monday morning.

The FCC has come under fire from lawmakers and outside groups who say the agency hasn't done enough to shield the public from indecent programming on radio and TV.

Legislation has been introduced in Congress to increase by 10-fold the $27,500 maximum fine that the FCC can levy for indecency. The Bush administration has endorsed the bill raising the fine to $275,000. The agency itself has said it may start issuing the fine per incident rather than per program, and is talking about revoking licenses.

Last month, the FCC proposed a $755,000 fine against Clear Channel Communications for the "Bubba the Love Sponge" program that aired multiple times on four of its Florida radio stations. The fine was a record for a single complaint. The largest cumulative fine for indecency was $1.7 million paid by Infinity Broadcasting in 1995 for various violations by Howard Stern.

MTV, CBS' corporate cousin in Viacom, issued an apology, saying the incident was "unrehearsed, unplanned, completely unintentional and was inconsistent with assurances we had about the content of the performance."

Timberlake said he did not intend to expose Jackson's breast.

"I am sorry that anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the halftime performance of the Super Bowl," Timberlake said in a statement. "It was not intentional and is regrettable."

Wade said CBS officials attended rehearsals of the show all week, "and there was no indication any such thing would happen. The moment did not conform to CBS' broadcast standards, and we would like to apologize to anyone who was offended."

The show also featured P. Diddy, Nelly and Kid Rock.

NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue called the conduct "offensive, embarrassing to us and our fans, and inappropriate."

"We will change our policies, our people and our processes before the next Super Bowl to ensure that this entertainment is far more effectively dealt with," he said.

Joe Browne, NFL executive vice president, said earlier that it was "unlikely that MTV will produce another Super Bowl halftime."

Over-the-air television channels cannot air "obscene" material at any time and cannot air "indecent" material between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The FCC defines obscene material as describing sexual conduct "in a patently offensive way" and lacking "serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value." Indecent material is not as offensive but still contains references to sex or excretions.

In an interview posted on MTV.com in the days before the show, Jackson's choreographer, Gil Duldulao, talked about the show, saying: "She's more stylized, she's more feminine, she's more a woman as she dances this time around. There are some shocking moments in there too."
Replies:
Subject: OMFG! Tate was on AI!


Author:
Cari
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:56:51 02/02/04 Mon
Who else saw Tate (aka Marque Lynch) I was shocked to see him there - I know he's been doing Broadway, but I never thought I'd see a 'Teer auditioning for a reality show.
Replies:
Subject: Tate


Author:
Jenni
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:56:47 02/02/04 Mon
Anyone watching American Idol? Was that Tate that just auditioned?
Replies:
Subject: Teri??


Author:
Bec
[Edit]
Date Posted: 11:58:12 02/02/04 Mon
Was that Teri in the McDonalds commerical that was shown during the game??
Replies:
Subject: SB Half Time Show


Author:
Shantelle
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:02:53 02/01/04 Sun
I never watch the SuperBowl. I don't like football. Up until a few hours ago, I had no idea who was even playing. And since when did South Carolina get a football team??

But I did make time to see the half time show, though.

First, I am so sick of Jessica Simpson. I'm sick of seeing her dumb, lazy, butt everywhere. Let's see, what will be over first-her 15 minutes of fame or her marriage?

Now that that's out of my system, I feel better. So on to the Half time show:

I felt like I was watching the 1999 MTV VMA's (and Drumline). Did anyone, other than Justin (I'll get to that in a minute), sing current hit?? I love Janet Jackson, but c'mon, Rhythm Nation??? WTF?? I know she has a new song out, b/c I heard it on the radio today. BTW, it sounds like crap.

P. Diddy & Nelly- I could have sworn I saw Murphy Lee in there somewhere. They couldn't sing Shake Ya Tailfeather, a recent hit?? Sheesh.

Kid Rock...see all of the above

Justin was truly a surprise. He looked like he was just sitting in the crowd and Janet pulled him on stage. Anyway, watching those two on stage together made me uncomfortable, especially when he ripped her bustier or whatever and her boob popped out. Interestingly, that was the most riveting part of the whole show.

Bring on Survivor All Stars-Go Rupert!!
Replies:
Subject: keri nikki and jenn


Author:
ric
[Edit]
Date Posted: 11:58:33 01/28/04 Wed
anyone know what any of those 3 are up to now??
Replies:

[ VoyUser Login ] Not required to post.
Post a new public message:
 * Notice: Posting problems? [ Click here ]
 * HTML allowed in marked fields.
* Message subject (required):

* Name (required):

  Expression (Optional mood/title along with your name) Examples: (happy, sad, The Joyful, etc.) help)

  E-mail address (optional):

Type your message here:

Choose Message Icon: [ View Emoticons ]

Notice: Copies of your message may remain on this and other systems on internet. Please be respectful.

Forum timezone: GMT-6
VF Version: 2.94, ConfDB:
Before posting please read our privacy policy.
VoyForums(tm) is a Free Service from Voyager Info-Systems.
Copyright © 1998-2008 Voyager Info-Systems. All Rights Reserved.