Amazing Grace. She wore a black mask when it wasn't Halloween!

I absolutely love Grace Jones.  She is a bold, beautiful avant garde fashion muse and music icon. But I can see how some folks would be more than a little scared of the 60-year-old glamazon.

'Lil Kim, what a Thriller!

Lil’ Kim has taken her tribute to Michael Jackson a little too far.  I can’t decide what’s scarier — her botched plastic surgery, crazy blue contacts, or this horrid, lime green stripper dress.

Is Bai Ling a sexy hobo?

This mix-and-match outfit would be passable if it were Bai Ling’s homeless chic costume for Halloween. Unfortunately, this is how the nutty “actress” (she played a tattoo artist in the worst episode in “Lost” history) always dresses.

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Ashanti stars as Dorothy in Broadway's "The Wiz."

Although the production itself feels a bit dated, the enthusiastic cast have fun with a timeless story and songs that will inspire you to ease on down memory lane.  Tichina Arnold, best known for her roles on “Martin” and “Everybody Hates Chris” is a riveting, vocal powerhouse as the evil witch Evillene.  And Dawnn Lewis from “A Different World” is delightful and sings superbly as loveably ditzy witch Addaperle.  

Throughout the production — which also stars talented Tony winner LaChanze as Aunt Em and Glinda the Good Witch and comedic actor Orlando Jones as “The Wiz” (regrettably the musical’s weakest link) — dancers moon walk in a subtle salute to Michael Jackson, who starred in the screen version of “The Wiz” with Diana Ross.  My biggest qualm is that Ashanti, perhaps intimidated by comparisons to Stephanie Mills’ tear-jerking rendition, rushes through the anthemic closing song, “Home.”

The limited run of “The Wiz” closes Sunday, July 5.  So follow the yellow brick road to New York City Center if you’re in the Big Apple during the holiday weekend.  Tickets start at a recession-friendly $25.

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Hot Mama Daily officially endorses Allison Iraheta as a serious contender for the next “American Idol“ title.  I also love Danny Castro, but since he’s not a girl I can’t give him as much blog love.  

American Idol contestant Allison Iraheta

 

Sixteen-year-old Allison is a vocal powerhouse and her edgy fuchsia hair, quirky personality, odd bottom braces, and rocker fashion sense make her a standout contestant. 

 

Is Allison the next Kelly Clarkson?

Did you hear her belt out that Michael Jackson song on “Idol” last night?  As judge Randy Jackson (no relation to the King of Pop) would say, “We got a hot one here!”  

What do you think?  Is Allison the next Kelly Clarkson?

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