with the bill condon movie version of dreamgirls slated for release in december, the media buzz around the film has consistantly been about the performance of effie given by ousted american idol, jennifer hudson. loosely adapting the pop career of the supremes, effie's legacy was cemented in broadway history when tony award winner jennifer holliday took away the honors back in 1982. ever since then, her swan song "and i'm telling you, i'm not going", has been a performance show stopper that hasn't been equalled; until now.
oscar buzz has been surrounding jennifer since the 15 minute preview at this years cannes film festival, and as december start to edge closer, her name will be everywhere. as for her version of the classic song, well... you'll have to hear it to believe it (crap, i was crying when this song ended)
jennifer hudson - and i'm telling you i'm not going [link 1 / 2]
and here is the legendary jennifer holliday performing at the 1982 tony awards. it also gives you a better idea of the story. (can you tell i'm addicted?)
you hooked?
here's some more dreamgirls video for you
dreamgirls trailer
dreamgirls featurette
1 comment:
Holy s*#T!! That bitch SANG that song!! I was so sure that she would never be able to get NEAR Jennifer Holliday's classic. After all, the song was WRITTEN for Ms. Holliday.
But damned if she didn't do it! I am a singer and I played it for some friends who are also singers and they all damn near fainted! She is singing for Jesus!! I can't believe this is the same girl who was booted from American I-Dull!
All hail Queen Jenniefer, the new diva. Beyonce who?
Lawd, I can hear Ms. Holliday sucking her teeth 'cause somebody done stole her song!! Oooo, this could get ugly!
Oh yeah, THANK YOU for the post! :)
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