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Clay Aiken to Star in ‘Days of Our Lives’ Christmas Holiday Episode

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The TV show phenom Days of Our Lives just got better, and you didn’t think that could happen, did you?

Clay Aiken is set to play himself on the NBC daytime drama and will be performing a song from his new album for a private concert for Steve (Stephen Nichols) & Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) in local club Dune.  Aiken will sing “Everything I Have” from his recently released album A Thousand Different Ways.

The Days of Our Lives episode will begin taping November 14 and will air December 22, so you’ll get to have Christmas a little early this year- a Claymas if you will.

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Ashlee Simpson Sells Out to Sketchers Shoe Campaign

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ashlee-simpson-sketchers-campaign-10-25-2006.jpg22-year-old Ashlee Simpson has been a busy girl this year.  First the plastic surgery make-over, then Chicago, now the singer/sometime actress is launching a Sketchers shoes campaign.  Where oh where does the girl find the time?

Ashlee was spotted at the scene of her selling out crime in London today as she launched the Ashlee Simpson Sketchers line.  How exciting.  Now all she needs is her own perfume.  Wait, doesn’t she already have that?

 

Usher Has Strep Throat & Pulls Out of ‘Chicago’

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usher-sick-10-13-2006.jpgDoctor’s orders, Usher has had to pull out of the Broadway run of “Chicago“.  The singer has been diagnosed with an “extreme” case of strep throat, his mother/manager Jonnetta Patton stated Thursday. 

You know if my mother was my manager & I was sick, I think her announcement would go something like this, “I am so sorry, ya’ll, but Allison is feeling sickypoo & isn’t going to be able to share her beauty, charm & wit with you today.  So sorry, get well flowers are being accepted at the back door.” 

Before his Broadway run, Usher stated, “If you think that you will be able to indulge in the nightlife, the wild life of New York City and do Broadway, it’s impossible.”

“If you do catch me out, it’ll be a miracle, because I take this that serious. It takes a lot to give 120 percent of yourself as an actor, as a vocalist, as a performer, and do it again and again, for eight shows a week. Broadway is no joke.”

But unfortunately Usher fell sick on Friday, just on the heels of his final week, so understudy Bernand Dotson (don’t you know that was a happy man!) took over the part Billy Flynn.

However, Usher fell ill on Friday, the beginning of his final week, so his understudy, Bernard Dotson, began filling in for him. As his condition progressively worsened, Usher continued to miss shows throughout the week, and fans began demanding refunds. But Usher’s doctor diagnosed and is treating him for an “extreme” case of strep throat, according to his manager (and mother), Jonnetta Patton, and has instructed him not to perform.

“He is really saddened that he cannot close out his last week in ‘Chicago’ with a bang,”  mother/manager Patton said.

“He expresses his sincere apologies to all of his fans who purchased tickets to see him this final week.”

“Chicago” producer Barry Weissler stated, “The entire ‘Chicago’ company is sending their thoughts and best wishes to Usher for a quick and speedy recovery.”

“Usher made a spectacular Broadway debut, bringing a great dedication, work ethic, and his amazing talent to the show. We all hope that he might return at some point for the many fans that were unable to see his wonderful performance as Billy Flynn. Usher has found a new home on Broadway and is welcome back anytime.”

Wishing Usher a speedy recovery from his “strep throat.”

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Sara Evan’s Rep Speaks on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Departure

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Dancing with the Stars contestant Sara Evans, as posted earlier, will be leaving the show for personal reasons.  The country singer’s representative has come forward to comment on the unexpected departure.

Evans announced Thursday that she was leaving the show, as she was filing for divorce from husband Craig Schelske.  The couple live in Williamson County, Tennessee and the singer needs to draw her strength & energy to concentrate on the divorce.

Evans’ rep stated, “Recent events that shed light on the status of her marriage prompted Ms. Evans to make the filing.”

“Ms. Evans hopes that her fans and TV viewers who’ve supported her in recent weeks and throughout her music career will respect and understand her need for privacy in the face of these recent events,” her rep went on to say.

35-year-old Evans & Schelsk have been married since 1993 & have three children together.

Poor Sara, hopefully she can get back on her dancing feet soon.

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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Sara Evans Quits Show

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Dancing with the Stars Sara Evans has quit the show, no- she was not voted off, the girl just up & quit.  A source close to the singer stated that Evans is leaving the dancing show effective immediately.

“he is in the middle of a nasty divorce and it is too much for her to keep going,” said the source.

When interviewed October 10, Sara gave no indication that she might leave the show.

“I feel so loved and adored by my fans, and they know how hard I am working and how much this means to me.

“[My husband] is amazing, he loves it. He just thinks it is amazing to watch the transition of someone who had never danced before to someone who is really enjoying dancing, so he finds it phenomenal.”

The news of Sara’s unexpected departure from the show, left judges & fellow participants disappointed.

“If it is true, it is too bad because dance has a really healing quality to it as well, and I think the family of DWTS could be a great support system for her,” stated Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba.

“I watch them care for each other and sometimes it is good to be around people who care about you and I think that would be good for her. But she has to take care of herself and take care of her life, and I’m sure she is making a good decision for herself. We will all support her.”

Yep, we’re like jock straps in that way, very supportive.

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