Hey everyone!
SO – I am dying over the Mega Shark trailer! How much fun?!? I don’t think I will be receiving an Oscar for this one but, the Shark will take one home for sure : ) Though, he will have some stiff competition from the Octopus. Will they hafta give him 8 statues if he wins?
I’m also amused by the whole Twitter/DWTS thing! I feel like I live in the year 2009……that is until I forget that there is nothing sacred in the world so long as there is Internet!
I actually am totally zen with everything that happens in my career and often laugh and shrug when asked about DWTS cuz I’m such a “if it’s meant to be…..” person. I remember deciding to do the skating show knowing full well I risked being banished from the Dancing kingdom. I did choose to skate because it was not something that gets presented everyday……an opportunity to learn from an Olympic athlete (?!?). I still am in awe over the fact that I got to do that in my lifetime. There are no “ratings” that can place any value on that. The value of that is my own and ranks among one of my favorite adventures!
I resigned myself long ago to the fact that I will most likely not be on DWTS. I have visited the set and have many friends that work on the creative team that always rally for me to be on but, if it is meant to be – yes, it would be fun. If not, my life is filled with so much performing and dancing anyway so I am not missing out! I always root for the contestants who have never danced because they are getting that once in a lifetime moment.
So, to hear about (I don’t actually read gossip about myself. That gives it power!) people spinning my random tweets into gossip (and, they are random – clearly I don’t overthink them! Lol!) makes me shake my head and wonder “didn’t anything way more important happen today in the world that wouldve upstaged my lil’ tweet about a reality show?!?”. Funny! And, fun actually! I mean, why not?!?
Let’s see – Fashion Police, online gossip, and a sci-fi movie….. This reeks of a comeback, no? The tearing ya down comes rrrrright before the building you back up! I’m only half kidding…… Speaking of which…
I’m finishing recording some more music this week. I’m so ridiculously excited and I’m feeling so empowered right now musically, emotionally, physically, spiritually……..whatta great place to be!
And, EY is holding more camp auditions this weekend. Kids from around the country and around the world are coming. It is incredible! Even a girl from Chile! And, yes – I saw the requests to perform there. I’d looove that!
Tiffany is going to drop by also to share in the fun and support the young talent! We were all those kids once with that dream that needed nurturing so it is so cool of her to come by!
I’m also gearing up for R.I., Chicago, and Denver gay prides! I’m going all out and bringing some of my boys from my Harrah’s show to sing n dance for y’all! June has become one of my fave months for the very reason that it’s time to celebrate who you are! Gay or straight, I hope to see you all there celebrating! To me, Pridefest is a celebration of our diversity, as well as our oneness. It’s always deeply moving as well as fun fun fun for me to headline these festivities and, once again – I am honored!
I hope everyone out there is well and happy and healthy!
And……watch out for 500 ft sea creatures…..they will strike when you least expect it!
Much Love,
Deborah
Honestly that giant shark vs giant octopus looks horrific, I can’t imagine anyway to scrape the bottom of the rubbish film barrel harder.
Deb,
you are an inspiration! always love your words of honesty and strength!
can not wait for the new music! enjoy your life, love and family, at the end of the day, that is all that matters! 🙂
Laura Greenberg (from the hauppauge show in march!)
You are great Deb…You have such great energy…You go girl!!
I am not sure that you remember me, but I am the one that ask you to talk to Jessie (Video) at the Quebec City Concert. She was touch and sooo excited about it. Her dream is to attend the Electric Youth Camp one day. She is 10 now…so she have a good shot at it. Thanks a million Deborah! You are a great role model for everyone. That is so precious. Thanks for being you!
love,
Manu from Nova Scotia
Deborah can’t believe as many people already hate the mega shark movie as people are just curious and its already has 84000 views and favored over 245 times and has 55 honors it has been in top ratings.
Can’t wait too see the movie. You look great by the way.
Can’t wait for new music as well.
Keep up great work.
Us Debheads will always show our support.
A few things…(sorry, this is a bit long.)
First, thank you for publicly showing support for the GBLT community by doing the pride parades. I agree with you on the celebrating diversity thing but it also speaks volumes to your fans/friends and public. In the wake of such things like Prop. 8’s passage, it matters so much now to have the support of straight allies like yourself. So, *thanks.*
Thing two, the Shark/Octopus thing is hilarious and I’m glad it’s receiving as much attention as it is. You said about just doing things like this for fun and yes, on this end it seems like a lot of fun. Frankly, as far as ‘low budget sci-fi films’ go, Mega Shark doesn’t look any worse than Cloverfield and look how popular that was. Also, on a more ‘serious’ note, it’s nice not to have another image of New York City getting blown up. I think we can all agree, post 9-11, there are only so many times you can watch aliens destroy Manhattan. So, kudos to the writer(s) for the originality of Shark/Octopus.
The DTWS thing–I signed the petition and I hope you get to do it. Okay if you were half joking with the Tweet but it isn’t right that someone who has as much experience dancing as you do be excluded from the show. Even if they don’t let you do it, the media attention (even that jack*** Perez) definitely appears in your favor on this one.
Finally, you say you don’t take the gossip too seriously and I hope that’s true. I remember when your 15 minutes of pop craziness started to fade and how heartbroken I felt whenever somebody criticized you unjustly. (I was 13 or 14.) Your image influenced so many positive things in my life and I know I’m not the only one. Your public resilence and dignity served as an example to my own. Your confidence, in many ways, taught me how to be. I know I’m not the only one. These are the things I wish the media and the internet would cite. Kids look at pop stars every day as role models. I consider myself very fortunate because you were mine. It literally made all the difference.
I hope things in your life are beautiful. And I hope this is a ‘comeback.’ No one deserves it more.
-CK
Ouch….such a critic! It’s an indie film :0) Yeah it’s not Star Trek or Transformers, but hey it was fun……Who cares what the rating is for the movie! Deb was able to do something that was fun for her…….you go girl!
Deborah:
The “Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus” trailer was a riot! I remember seeing those old 50’s monster flicks when I was a kid and this smacked of them – fabulous!
As for the “Dancing” thing – ABC (Disney) are so hypocritical when it comes to their standards. First, they say “no celebrities with professional dancing expereince” and they have people like Melissa Rycroft (who used to be a Dallas Coyboys Cheerleader – totally professional). Then, they mention about not wanting you because you did “Skating with Celebrities” on FOX – but bring in Chelsie Hightower as a professional – after she competed on FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance?” just last year!
All I can say to that is this – I sincerely hope that you do get in next season…and show the world what we’ve known all along – that you are a multi-talented person that does more than just sing and act. Not to mention show still another side of yourself that even us Debheads haven’t seen. 😉
Finally, I’m glad to hear that our mutual friend Tiffany is helping you with Electric Youth. I knew all along that you were both great friends and maybe we’ll get to see you two perform together again in concert in the States (maybe even near my area of Upstate New York). Continued success and God Bless.
Sincerely,
Edward from Syracuse
P.S. – My oldest son Zachary (he was the one you almost took back to Long Island when your mom intervened when you were here for the One Step Ahead Tour) got accepted to attend college and will be starting in August.
Your music definately influenced him, too…he has an electric guitar and loves playing it. 😉
I wish you the best of luck in your new projects. You´ll be where you have to be. I can not explain in English, what I felt when you wrote: Chile on your blog! So I will do in spanish 🙂
Que más quisiéramos tus fans verte denuevo en este paÃs, en donde tus canciones siguen rotando en las radios más importantes (checkout Radio Universo, one of them). Dato importante: La vez que vinistes dijistes en una entrevista: Quiero retornar (en perfecto español).
Anything is possible!!
La mejor suerte del mundo.
Hope to see you soon
Sorry I don’t agree with u Debora, but then again who am I to have an opinion anyways see ya
DEBORAH, I THINK YOU WOULD BE SO PERFECT ON DWTS.
EVERYONE WHO IS READING THIS , LETS ALL WRITE TO THE PRODUCERS OF THE SHOW AND KEEP BEGGING THEM TO PUT HER ON.