Fame News 2025

26th August 2025

The Pilot of "Fameless" the project starring PR Paul, Lee Curreri and Carlo Imperato, who also serve as Executive Producers has been posted on the Friends Of Fame Facebook Page. Featuring music by Lee Curreri, The title song is performed by Jesse Borrego, who also does the opening Narration and Cynthia Gibb makes a guest appearance.

25th August 2025

12th August 2025

03rd August 2025

02nd August 2025

Eric Pierpoint will be starring in a new play titled "Parallel Process at the Odyssey Theatre, South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles from 19th September to 26th October.

Tickets and More Information

01st August 2025

29th July 2025

P.R. Paul has a Brand New Single out titled "Truck Driving Girl".

Available to download and Stream

Amazon U.K.

Amazon U.S.

Apple Music

28th July 2025

25th July 2025

21st July 2025

Malcolm - Jamal Warner who played Lucas in the Season 2 episode "Ending on a High Note" has died aged 54 from accidental drowning. Debbie Allen and Nia Peeples were among the people who paid tribute to him

15th July 2025

Michael Delorenzo previews a new song called "Lonely".

25th June 2025

20th June 2025

The Billy Hufsey Podcast is now available on Billy's new Podcast YouTube Channel.

Unfortunately they don't allow it to be shared on other sites so here's a link.

In a Promo for what they have in store in Future episodes Billy states he will be talking to Carlo Imperato.

17th June 2025

05th June 2025

Valerie Landsburg continues to promote the "Fame" Reruns on ONS channel every Tuesday at 8:35 pm, replay on Thursday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 9:00pm.

03rd June 2025

Lee Curreri started his Italian tour on May 29th and Carlo Imperato turned up to support his friend.

Lee performed a new song "Behind Your Angel Eyes" and the official video, directed by Lee has been released. Credited as Wheels2.

02nd June 2025

Erica Gimpel shared a new song titled "Palestine Rising". Erica wrote:

"Hello Beautiful People,

I had a dream playing my drum and the next day this song came through me…

I share it with you today…

Palestine Rising

I can no longer see children die

I can no longer hear mother’s cries

I can no longer watch father’s burned alive

I can no longer silence my own voice

Images of war, give me no choice

But to join the millions ‘round the world singing …

Palestine Rising

Happening in our lifetime

Will we turn away our eyes?

Or join the millions ‘round the world singing…

Palestine Rising

Lyrics & Music by Erica Gimpel"

01st June 2025

Billy Hufsey is launching a Podcast on his new Podcast YouTube Channel. The first episode will be on Thursday 5th June.

29th May 2025

Valerie Landsburg continues to promote the "Fame" Reruns on ONS channel every Tuesday at 8:35 pm, replay on Thursday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 9:00pm.

28th May 2025

27th May 2025

26th May 2025

Janet Jackson appeared at the American Music Awards to macdept the 2025 Icon award. Janet alsop performed at the show, the first time she's performed on TV in 7 years.

25th May 2025

Jesse Borrego Interview with One Boro.

24th May 2025

23rd May 2025

Janet Jackson has extended her residency in Las Vegas again. 6 additional dates have been added for September 10, 13, 14, 17, 19 and 20.

Tickets and more information

22nd May 2025

Valerie Landsburg continues to promote the "Fame" Reruns on ONS channel every Tuesday at 8:35 pm, replay on Thursday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 9:00pm.

19th May 2025

Carol Mayo Jenkins is interviewed for Dutch Magazine Prive, promoting the "Fame" Reruns on ONS channel every Tuesday at 8:35 pm, replay on Thursday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 9:00pm.

17th May 2025

PR Paul continues to promote the "Fame" Reruns on ONS channel every Tuesday at 8:35 pm, replay on Thursday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 9:00pm.

16th May 2025

9th May 2025

Carol Mayo Jenkins helps promote the "Fame" Reruns on ONS channel every Tuesday at 8:35 pm, replay on Thursday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 9:00pm.

5th May 2025

Debbie Allen attended the Meta Gala and People magazine ran an article showing Debbie preparing for the event.

View People Magazine Article

1st May 2025

P.R. Paul helps promote the "Fame" Reruns on ONS channel every Tuesday at 8:35 pm, replay on Thursday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 9:00pm.

20th April 2025

The latest short film from Cynthia Gibb's Triple Treat Academy is titled "Straight Laced" which Cynthia Directed.

18th April 2025

17th April 2025

Valerie Landsburg helps promote the "Fame" Reruns on ONS channel every Tuesday at 8:35 pm, replay on Thursday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 9:00pm.

16th April 2025

13th April 2025

25th March 2025

21st March 2025

Tickets for Lee Curreri's concert at Cross Roads Club on 31st May are now Available to Purchase.

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20th March 2025

In the Netherlands "Fame" Reruns began on ONS channel on March 18th at 8:35pm. Episodes Repeat on Sundays at 9:00pm. The ONS Facebook page has announced that 3 original cast members will exclusively be answering fan questions. You can Submit questions on the Fame post on their Facebook Page.

19th March 2025

18th March 2025

17th March 2025

Sadly P.R. Paul's "Lincoln Continental" dropped to Number 84 on th Heritage chart. Thanks to Everyone who has voted in the last 5 weeks.

Vote for PR Paul on the Heritage Chart

9th March 2025

After last years successful solo your in Italy Lee Curreri will be touring again in Spring Summer 2025.

Dates Announced so far are:

Thursday 29th May in Bologna at Bravo Caffè,

Friday 30th May in Milan at Zio Live Music.

Saturday 31th May in Rome at CrossRoads Live

Sunday 1st June in Ancona at Teatrodelle Muse.

8th March 2025

4th March 2025

Erica Gimpel looking amazing in Red (our fave colour) attends the opening night of TOPDOG / UNDERDOG at the Pasadena Playhouse on March 04th 2025 in Pasadena.

2nd March 2025

Debbie Allen attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

18th February 2025

P.R. Paul has announced a New single titled "Lincoln Continental" and it is available to Stream and Download now.

Written by P.R. Paul & Phil Booth

Produced by: Bill Angarola

Vocals: P.R. Paul

Drums: Steve Mugalian

Background Vocals: Liz Kent

All other instruments and background vocals: Bill Angarola

Errors campaign by Christine Chiang-Schultheiss at Visual Mix

Photogarphy by Joy Rosenbaum.

"Lincoln Continental is currently a Breaker on the Heritage Chart. You can help PR by voting. It's Free to Vote from Anywhere in the World. You don't need to register or give any personal information. You get One Vote per week, per device.

Vote for PR Paul on the Heritage Chart

14th February 2025

5th February 2025

A Message from some of the Fame Cast:

"We, the FAME Family, Jesse Borrego, Loretta Chandler, Cynthia Gibb, Valerie Landsburg, Erica Gimpel and P.R.Paul are reaching out to you today because one of our family needs help. Oren Waters and his sister Maxine lost their home in the LA fires and we want to show our support. Oren and his family sang background for all the FAME records. They went on tour with us. They sang with some of the greatest artists like Michael Jackson. Let’s show our love for them so they can rebuild their home. These are the times and moments when we all get to prove our humanity so let's support each other in these times of crisis. As always, we thank everyone and the FAME family for all your help. The GoFundMe link for Oren/Maxine Waters is below. "

Donate to Waters Family GoFundMe

2nd February 2025

Nia Peeples interviewed on the Higher Self Podcast.

1st February 2025

In the Netherlands "Fame" Reruns start on ONS channel from March. Starting March 18th every Tuesday at 8:35 pm, replay on Thursday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 9:00pm.

26th January 2025

Remembering Dick Miller on the Anniversary of his death.

26th January 2025

Remembering Morgan Stevens on the Anniversary of his death.

25th January 2025

Debbie Allen has set up a dance initiative to help those affected bu the L.A Fires. Starting Sunday 26th January and taking place every other Sunday for the next 4 months.

More Information at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy

24th January 2025

Erica Gimpel and Nia Peeples both posted on social media to publicize the GoFundMe campaigns set up to help raise money for the Fame backing singers Oren and Maxine Waters and Fame Backing Musician Starr Parodi who compeletely lost their homes in the recent L.A Fires. Links Below. The fair Family campaign was set up by Starr's daughter Isolde Fair.

Donate to Waters Family GoFundMe

Donate to Fair Family Family GoFundMe

23rd January 2025

20th January 2025

Remembering Carrie Hamilton on the Anniversary of her death.

18th January 2025

Janet Jackson has extended her residency in Las Vegas. The Residency was originally set to conclude with 6 shows this month from 5th to 15th February. However 6 additional dates have been added for May 21, 24, 25, 28, 30 and 31.

Tickets and more information

17th January 2025

Michael Cerveris' band Loose Cattle will be performing at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on May 1st.

Tickets and More Information

16th January 2025

15th January 2025

Many people have expressed concern about the Fame cast regarding the wild fires in L.A. Here's a round up of what we've learnt.

Valerie, Carol, P.R. Cynthia, Jesse, Janet, Loretta, Billy, David, Elisa, Michael and Lori do not normally live in L.A. Although they all spend time there none of them have been affected personally.

Lee, Debbie, Carlo, Nia and Erica do live in L.A. but have not personally lost their homes, although they have friends and family who have.

Erica Gimpel posted explaining how she personally was dealing with the situation.

"Dearest Family & Friends

I haven’t had the words to express what I’ve been experiencing here in Los Angeles… My home is 10 miles from the Eaton Fire that destroyed Altadena and parts of Pasadena. It has been a journey of high anxiety and being ready to leave my home at a moments notice. I also have a new understanding of the importance of clearing away brush, dried leaves and dead limbs on trees, and how very important that is for the survival of your home and property.

I’ve had experiences that made me feel connected to my neighbors and to the LA DWP ( Dept. of Water & Power) who came and fixed a street lamp in front of my house. I called them the night of the high winds because the glass top was teetering and looked very precarious and potentially fire causing… I was very appreciative.

Then a tree in my front yard had some limbs growing over 2 electrical cables and I got my ladder out and cut them down with the help of my neighbor spotting me. I couldn’t reach the top piece and asked a gentleman who was working on the cell tower in my neighborhood and he cut the remainder off. He then pulled out his saw and cut it up into small pieces for me. His simple act of kindness meant so much.

My internal self is still on high alert till we get through to Wednesday because the winds are supposed to pick up again starting today.

I feel profound appreciation and gratitude to the first responders, fireman/firewomen and the incarcerated firemen/fire women who are “holding the line”. That term “holding the line” has a whole new meaning for me when you are so close to a fire.

I have friends who have lost everything— their homes, musical instruments, compositions— and it breaks my heart to hear their stories. Their homes held years of family history and yet they are grateful to have their lives and incredible community. We are going to be here to lift them up no matter how long it takes!

I was also moved by an experience about two women in my Buddhist community who lost their home. They had been chanting 3 hours a day before the fire, and my friend met with them and said you wouldn’t have known they had lost their home because of how determined they were to turn the situation around…. I realized in that moment everything is one’s outlook and one’s life condition.

— I am in no way saying people shouldn’t grieve in the way they need to— I have no judgement here… I was just amazed at their response.

I am also posting volunteer opportunities, donation opportunities, and places that are offering assistance to people in need. I will keep everyone updated as time goes on because this is going to be a quite a process to rebuild to restore.

Check out what the air quality was the day after the initial burn with the high winds, and where we are today.

I am grateful to the Watch Duty app, which gives you updates on the progress of the containment the fire, and every time I see the percentage go up, my gratitude deepens for all the people working 24 hours to contain these fires. I’m profoundly grateful.

On a personal note, I’ve had a reaction to the amount of smoke I inhaled when I was outside cutting the tree, so I’ve needed to stay indoors with air purifiers to ease the coughing. But I will be out there volunteering and supporting in anyway I can.

Please continue to send your prayers to Southern California—for protection, for that the winds calm, that we get through Wednesday safely, and for the much needed rain to finally come.

Peace & Love,

Erica☮"

Eric Pierpoint and Olivia Barash also live in L.A. and have been affected but are still safe.

Eric Posted:

“Hello all. I thought I would update the situation on my end. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and concern over the horrible disaster out here. I evacuated and am safely at a friend's house away from Topanga. I have my pets with me. We are doing ok. There are some fires in Topanga threatening certain areas and a lot of water drops. So far my house is still standing. Friends in the Palisades and Malibu have lost theirs. I am so saddened by this and all the others who are going through this hell. Houses, businesses, and restaurants as you know, iconic go to places I have enjoyed for decades, are gone..... Firefighters are doing all they can. Peace.”

Olivia Posted:

"I guess I’m safe for now … but definitely not ok.. ha!

I’ve gotta pack a Go Bag and I still don’t know where to go…

Gonna make myself something to eat…

Thanks everybody for checking in with me.”

Later she posted:

“We’re safe in my DTLA zone… and yeah… it’s my birthday wooohoooo!”.

Other Fame related people haven't been so lucky. The Waters back vocalist group who appeared on the Fame albums and performed with the cast during the 80s concerts weren't so lucky.

Oren Waters posted:

“The Waters Family would like to thank all of our family and friends for your thoughts and prayers. As many of you may know, Maxine and I lost our homes in Altadena in the fires. By the grace of God, Julia’s home was spared. Although this has been a devastating experience for our family losing our homes we’ve had for over 50 years and seeing our neighbors enduring the same pain, we are thankful to be alive and well. We would also like to send our love and prayers of comfort and peace to all who are suffering due to this horrific situation. Please continue to keep our family in your prayers as we move forward to rebuild our lives. Thank you…”

Oren Was interviewed for a local news article giving more details about the situation.

Read Interview

Starr Parodi who was one of the background musicians who played keyboards particularly in season 3 also wasn't so lucky. Starr posted:

"Dear friends - thank you so much for all the love you have shown us and checking in/keeping in touch/kind and loving words. It's with a very heavy and broken heart that I share that our home and studio including my beloved 1928 Steinway B piano was totally destroyed in the Palisades fire. We are a very tightknit community where Jeff & I have lived and worked for 25 years and most of my neighbors/friends also lost their homes.

My piano was originally from the MGM soundstage and is said that the Wizard of Oz score was recorded on it. I loved that it had several of pieces of gum stuck under the keyboard bed and I imagined so often who that gum may have belonged to from those glory days of MGM.

I have been blessed to be able to play it and record with it for over 25 years and - warm and rich and always giving me inspiration, it is absolutely the most beautiful sounding piano I have ever put my hands on. I have recorded with it on so many albums as well as thousands film trailers/films/episodes of TV. Also my daughter has grown up playing this piano and has recorded on it too, so I am encouraged that the sound of it will live on through these recordings.

I also lost all my written music, scores, notes, artwork, etc... synths, ourboard gear and original 24 track tapes for some iconic recordings we did for the Bond Theme, Mission Impossible and so many others.

Everything happened so fast. We were literally setting up for a session and 30 minutes later getting an mandatory evac. notice. The fire swept though our whole community like a fire storm seen in movies.

My heart and sympathies go out to all the other artists/neighbors/friends and loved ones who also lost their homes. The destruction was massive and unprecedented Grateful for my whole family to be safe and us to be together. Also grateful to dear friends Laura and Nora for sharing their home with us."

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