Idol divas audition for Dreamgirls — Page 4

Everyone is in favor to have there own opinions when it comes to Beyonce being casted. I personaly feel she could do Deena very well. You don't know what she's doing to prep for this film. She has said that she will begin rehearsing for the film in December and maybe she will get some pointers and help from Sheryl Lee Ralph. After all if anyone knows the role of Deena best it would be Sheryl Lee Ralph. Also like Marquise has said and I always felt that who they cast as Effie is going to make or break this film.

I agree. Miss Hudson tore that song up!

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TennesseeTwang go cry in your milk. Okay? At every given turn at any given moment you seize the oportunity to dis Beyoncé and how *you* feel she's not right for the role and blah, blah, blah.

Well guees what? GET OVER IT. Because she has the role. Geffen has been wanting to do this film for years and he wants it done right. Do you honestly believe he would allow someone to be cast in any of the roles that he didn't feel were up to playing them and do them justice? NO, I DON'T THINK SO.

Geffen and Condon BOTH have FAITH in BEYONCE as DEENA and THAT'S ENOUGH FOR ME.

DREAMGIRLS is my all time favorite show. It's the show that introduced me to the magic of live theatre. I had the privilege of seeing the OBC three times and the 1987 revival 15 times. DREAMGIRLS is in my blood and I have the utmost respect and admiration for this show. I have been waiting for this film to happen for 23 years!!

Also, thank you for twisting my words around. I wrote thatONE OF THE FACTORS Beyoncé got the role was because she was a hot commodity, a well-known pop star. I never wrote that it was the ONLY REASON she was cast. Britney Spears is also a popular pop star, but I doubt they would have offered her the role.

Oh and i never used the word f- in my post, that was totally you. It's funny how people on this board see what they want to see and read what they want to read.

Also, yes you do have the right not to like Beyoncé, or her singing style, or her hair, etc. That is your choice, your perogative. It's all good. What you seriously need to get over the fact that she's in this movie. And that goes for the rest of you Beyoncé haters as well.

This all reminds me of the same bullsh!t that went down here a year ago when Rent was being cast. People her were whining and complaining, either the OBC was too old or they wanted the OBC to do the film. Then when Rosarió Dawson was cast as "Mimi" everyone got upset because Daphne Rubin-Vega didn't get the role. All of a sudden there were comments of "She can't sing. She can't act." Then there was the casting of Tracie Thoms, no one knew who she was and began to question everything from her singing ability to would she be able to hold her own against Idina.

Now that everyone has seen clips, read interviews, blogs, etc. everyone is "Oh how great this movie is going to be". "I can't wait for November 11th......" blah, blah, blah. These are the very same people that were knocking the casting choices and even the fact that "Rent" was being made into a film.

So my point is, wait until this movie is actually done before you pass judgement on anyone's ability to be in this movie.

But that's okay, you keep complaining...you'll be proven wrong when the film is released. Mark my words.

Updated On: 7/5/05 at 03:15 PM

You know that's right Truth. I just had to get "ghettro" 'cuz I was just sick and tired of reading all this whining about Beyoncé and her casting. Enough is enough already it's a done deal.

And I'm loving your avatar of Miss Lauryn Hill holding how many Grammys? LOL!

Marquise I have to admit that the little tag team Amen corner thing you've got going with TheTruth is cute. Likewise the sistergirl snap, snap attitude.

But you couldn't have read that many comments from me about Beyonce because I haven't been posting on this board that long. And I'm certainly not so interested in her that I post about her frequently. You greatly exaggerate how much I've criticized her to make your point.

As to them casting an unproven actress in the role, that's done all the time for box office considerations.

And although I doubt it will happen, people drop out of movie roles all the time. So it's never a completely done deal until post production.

Updated On: 7/5/05 at 06:32 PM

Oh,God Beyonce is Deena simple as that Love or Hate it. Now I really want them to announce who they've casted as Lorell, Marty,and Michelle. I'm sorry I dont care what no one says and you can't convince me that Eddie Murphey was a good choice for Jimmy. He is vocally wrong , we have all heard Eddie singing and he doesn't posses the vocal power for Jimmy.

I had to laugh at Beyonce's comment about now she gets to act. She will basically be playing her self in this film all. Nothing is different about it. She sings for a living and cries on TV. It is not Million Dollar Baby or anything. ANd TLC is the highest selling female group.

Tennessee, I havn't said anything to you, so I don't know why you're bringing me into a dispute that you and Marquise are having. I'm showing love because I like his avatar. What is it to you? You mentioned you're new to this board. Maybe you better lurk in the chorus for a while and take note on how to better represent yourself before you make a lot of enemies. I'm going to let this one slide, cuz you're a newbie. But make no mistake I will shut this board down. Speak when spoken to.

Ron, me and a friend were having a debate about who sold more TLC or Destiny's Child. I believe TLC sold more CD's (Artists sold more then because of burning, etc) But I believe that Destiny's Child sold more singles, concert tickets, DVD's, merchandise, etc. So, I think that's why DC has adopted the title of "best selling" even though they might not have sold more CDs

I don't know what this "Amen corner" b.s. is but Twangy here better get a clue. . .

"But you're definitely in the Amen corner. "


You must be mad because nobody is cheering you on? Go find some of those other hags and bring them in here to be in your corner. I'm ready for 'em!

I hope they don't let Beyonce's mom desighn the costumes for the movie.

All this waiting for the other roles to be announced is killin' me.