Mýa Hurts Foot, Misses Chance to Break a Leg
Chicago isn't Mýa's kind of town just yet.
The Grammy-winning R&B songstress had been scheduled to make her Broadway debut May 12, playing husband-offer Velma Kelly in the Bob Fosse production, but a broken left foot has forced her to lay her fishnets aside for the time being.
Mýa's run was set to last for nine weeks, but it's unclear when she'll end up joining the show. There's no word on who might take the stage in her absence.
"We are sometimes forced to deal with circumstances beyond our control," producer Barry Weissler said in a statement. "But speaking for the entire Chicago creative team, we all wish her a speedy recovery, and look forward to experiencing her portrayal of Velma Kelly as soon as possible."
The "Ghetto Supastar" harmonizer isn't completely new to the Chicago cellblock, howevershe already sharpened her claws playing merry murderess Mona in Rob Marshall's 2003 Oscar-winning feature adaptation.
Michael Moore’s Sicko: Third Biggest Documentary of All Time
Congratulations to Michael Moore, whose movie Sicko has just become the third biggest documentary of all time, surpassing Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth. Check out the press release after the jump.
Michael Moore’s ‘SiCKO’ Becomes the Third Highest Grossing Documentary of All Time Surpassing ‘An Inconvenient Truth’
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 — “SiCKO,” Michael Moore’s highly
acclaimed and entertaining expose of the American health care system, has
just become the third highest grossing documentary of all time grossing
$24.2 million domestically since it debuted in theaters on June 29th.
“SiCKO,” one of the most talked about films of the year, moved into third
place taking the spot of previous record holder “An Inconvenient Truth” and
behind Moore’s previous film “Fahrenheit 9/11″ and “March of the Penguins.”
The announcement was made today by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, co-chairmen of
The Weinstein Company.
Harvey Weinstein stated, “It’s an incredible achievement for ‘SiCKO’ to
have become the third highest grossing film in the history of
documentaries. We are going to keep the movie in theaters and plan to
re-release it during the Fall so that audiences continue to have a chance
to experience this entertaining and profound documentary.”
“SiCKO” has been playing in theaters nationwide for over nine weeks and
had the second highest opening weekend of all time for a documentary.
“SiCKO” is written, directed and produced by Michael Moore. The film is
produced by Meghan O’Hara and co-produced by Anne Moore. Kathleen Glynn.
Bob Weinstein and Harvey Weinstein serve as executive producers. “SiCKO”
was fully financed by The Weinstein Company and is being distributed in US
theaters and on pay television in the US by Lionsgate Films.
ABOUT “SiCKO”
If you want to stay healthy in America, don’t get sick.
Following on the heels of his award winning hit “Fahrenheit 9/11″ and
his Oscar(R) winning film “Bowling for Columbine,” acclaimed filmmaker
Michael Moore’s new documentary sets out to investigate the American
healthcare system. Sticking to his tried-and-true one-man approach, Moore
sheds light on the complicated medical affairs of individuals and local
communities. “SiCKO” promises to be every bit as indicting as Moore’s
previous films. For more information, go to: http://www.sicko-themovie.com
Kyle MacLachlan Ponders Names for Unborn Son
By the end of July, Desperate Housewives hunk Kyle MacLachlan will have a mini-me – but the little one’s name is still up for discussion.
The dad-to-be and his wife, Project Runway producer Desiree Gruber, are currently playing the name game … aggressively. “It won’t be Kyle Jr.,” MacLachlan told Friends at Hamptons Magazine’s 30th anniversary party on Saturday. “We’ve got a list of names we’re trying out. One of my ideas was Jethro – but she nixed that right way!”
Sound too much like a Beverly Hillbilly? “I guess so,” the former Sex and the City star admitted at the bash in Southampton. “But I’m a big fan of [the band] Jethro Tull.”
Gruber – who is due at the end of July, when Housewives resumes filming – said she plans to give birth in L.A.
“Only nine weeks left!” she said, showing off her prominent bump. “He’s so excited about being a daddy. He’s jumping around.”
MacLachlan certainly seemed amped for impending fatherhood. “It’s one of those crazy things,” he said. “I’m having the best time watching her body change. I’m paying attention to little kids now.”
This will be MacLachlan’s first child – but he’s had lots of practice playing Uncle Kyle. “[Desiree’s] brother has six kids and mine has three,” he added. “I’ve had plenty of preparation!”
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