2004 American Idol winner FANTASIA BARRINO called in EXCLUSIVELY to “THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW” today to set the record straight about her pregnancy, relationship and rumors surrounding her involvement in the legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson biopic. Is the family furious? Are the film investors backing out? Check out the video.
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On yesterday’s edition of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ (nationally syndicated, check your local listings) host Wendy Williams talked about Monday night’s announcement of her being a contestant on season twelve of ABC’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’, talking about how long she kept it a secret, and the changes she’ll be making while she competes on the show.
Williams commented: “So I was so excited to do today’s show, last night it was revealed – finally, it was so hard to keep a secret – that I am part of season twelve of ‘Dancing With The Stars’. And, listen, I won’t let you down. But in case you missed it, the announcement was made during last night’s season finale of ‘The Bachelor’ … Look, I promise you that I will use all of my meat for good not evil. Okay, so there are a couple things that I need to fill you in on. First of all, while I’m competing, I want to retire ‘How You Doin,’ it’s [now] ‘How You Dancin,’ and the second thing is you know I wear my right-handed flower ring, which is very special to me, I’ve had it for years … but while I’m competing I’m going to be wearing my disco ball ring. And when you see me out in the streets doing what a housewife normally does, I’ll have my disco ring on for good luck and to keep the excitement of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ alive. Now, let’s talk about the other ten [contestants] because I didn’t know them either. I didn’t know my partner, I knew nothing – this is such a well-oiled machine, ‘Dancing With The Stars’, and it was such an honor to be asked, I’ve known for a little over a month. And I know that I’m the lady of the ‘Hot Topics’ and you think I have a big mouth – but not really!”
Later in the show, Williams got a jumpstart to her dance training by taking some lessons from former ‘Dancing With The Stars’ winner John O’Hurley, who taught her the waltz.
The one and only Aretha Franklin sat down for an exclusive interview with daytime talker Wendy Williams at The Townsend Hotel right outside of Detroit, Michigan last Friday; the segment is set to air on ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ (nationally syndicated, check your local listings) this Wednesday, March 2. The ‘Queen of Soul’ dished on everything from how she’s feeling these days to her tribute at The Grammy’s and even marriage with host Williams over high tea.
On today’s edition of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ (nationally syndicated, check your local listings) the legendary Roberta Flack stopped by the studio to chat with host Wendy Williams, the two talked everything from Flack’s thoughts on Esperanza’s Grammy win to her love of younger men, specifically 26-year-olds! When asked whether there is a lot of conversation when dating a younger man, Flack commented: “It depends on which order you want to discuss it, but there is some business to getting down. And there’s conversation.” And later in the interview, Roberta stuck around to perform a duet with Wendy, the iconic song ‘Killing Me Softly’.
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On today’s edition of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ (nationally syndicated, check your local listings) host Wendy Williams offered some assistance to singer Christina Aguilera, who made headlines this week after flubbing the words to the National Anthem during Sunday’s Super Bowl. Williams commented: “ I’m not letting it happen this time, I’m jumping in, Christina is opening the Grammys this Sunday … and she’s doing a tribute to the one and only Aretha Franklin. Well, Christina you better get your act together and you better not miss a word, and to make sure you don’t I’m sending you a lyric sheet – I’ve got the lyrics for ‘Natural Woman’ and ‘Respect’. Miss Franklin is a friend to the show, and I will not see you mess up the words!”
Also during today’s show Black Eyed Peas member Taboo stopped by to talk about his new memoir Fallin’ Up – My Story, and to break some exclusive news to ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ regarding the baby he and his wife are expecting, commenting: “I actually want to make a special announcement on the show because I love you so much. I’ve been tweeting, and lately people have been guessing what the baby’s name is going to be and I just want to say – the name of the baby is Journey Jameson Gomez.”
Today on the ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ (nationally syndicated, check your local listings) supermodel Selita Ebanks addressed the rumors about her friend Serena Williams’ being engaged to rapper Common, telling talk show host Wendy Williams, “I’m the best friend and I wouldn’t be a best friend if I told you.” As you can see from the video link below, the beauty then went on to tell Wendy, “You know what, he would be smart if he did marry her. So, he’d be a very smart man.”
On Monday’s episode of “The Wendy Williams Show” (nationally syndicated, check your local listings) Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi reveals to host, Wendy Williams, that Mike “The Situation” does NOT hook up with Deena on this season of MTV’s “Jersey Shore.” In a can’t miss interview Snooki also dishes on her reasons for wanting people to call her Nicole, the rumors about her potential reality show spin-off show and judges Wendy’s “Snook-a-like” contest. What’s crazier than one Snooki? How about eleven?
In addition, on today’s episode Snooki’s fellow cast mate Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino stopped by to dish on his new found fame and the difficulties of finding a relationship, even asking the TV talk show host for dating advice, commenting, ‘…I would love to have a relationship.’
Hope you’ll consider a highlight/mention pegged to Monday’s episode.
Clip of the day (Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino):
On today’s edition of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ (nationally syndicated, check your local listings) singer Keyshia Cole stopped by and talked about her engagement to NBA player Daniel Gibson and the current status of her mother, Frankie, who appeared on VH1’s ‘Celebrity Rehab’ commenting: “I can’t say that she’s doing good or bad, because I really don’t know. It’s hard to tell. I’m just praying for her because I really would like for her to be a part of my child’s life.”