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IMPORTANT DATES
June 25, 2004
*Grand Junction, CO - Country Jam USA
June 26, 2004
*Greely, CO - Rocky Mountain Stampede
July 2, 2004
*Reno, NV - Reno Hilton
July 3, 2004
*Provo UT - LaVell Edwards Stadium
July 9, 2004
*Redding CA - Redding Rodeo Grounds
July 10, 2004
*Kelseyville CA - Konocti Field Amphitheatre
July 15, 2004
*Hinckley MN - Grand Casino
July 17, 2004
*Baltimore, MD - Mariner Arena. Benefitting Cystic Fibrosis. On sale May 21.
July 18, 2004
*Belmont County, OH - Jamboree In The Hills
July 21, 2004
*Columbus OH - Germain Amphitheatre
July 22, 2004
*Mount Pleasant, MI - Soaring Eagle Casino
July 23, 2004
*Twin Lakes, WI - Country Thunder USA 2004
July 25, 2004
*Minot ND - North Dakota State Fair
July 30, 2004
*Kelowna BC - Heartland Music Festival
July 31, 2004
*Camrose AB - Big Valley Jamboree
August 7, 2004
*Atlanta GA - Chastain Park
August 14, 2004
*Jackson MI - Jackson County Fair
August 15, 2004
*Indianapolis IN - Indiana State Fair
August 28, 2004
*Syracuse NY - New York State Fair
September 4, 2004
*Albuquerque NM - New Mexico State Fair
September 11, 2004
*Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Live
September 18, 2004
*Phoenix AZ - America West Arena
September 19, 2004
*Puyallup WA - Western Washington Fair
September 25, 2004
*Omaha NE - Quest Center
September 26, 2004
*Grand Forks ND - Ralph Engelstad Arena
November 5, 2004
*Daly City CA - Cow Palace
SEE THE VIDEO
THE NEW CD
TRACK LISTING
1. Secret
2. If I Had Any Sense Left at All
3. My Sister
4. Learned to be Lonely
5. Moving Oleta
6. Love Revival
7. He Gets That From Me
8. I'm Gonna Take That Mountain
9. Room to Breathe
10. Sky Full of Angels
11. Somebody
12. It Just Has to be This Way (duet with Vince Gill)
QUOTE
"Reba returns to one of her classic themes, female empowerment. She also returns to fiddle-and-dobro propelled country. And she takes no prisoners in doing either one. Fiery and fierce."
-Robert Oermann (MUSIC ROW)
REBA IN MAGAZINES
*No details
UPDATED: 5/30/2004 12:49PM :: updated by Clark ::
FAN BOOK UPDATE
The fan book is coming together very nicely. Besides the fans, we've got a few special guests participating in the book. Mark Meismer
(tour dancer), Rick Spaans (Annie Get Your Gun cast), and Matthew Schaefer (Dr Pepper Commercial) will all be included.
The book will be professionally bound (no scrapbook) filled with letters, stories and pictures from fans at fancyreba.com.
If you would like to be a part of the fancyreba.com FAN BOOK, please submit via email to: fanbook@fancyreba.com
(all files should be sent via email). Get your files sent in soon! The deadline for submitting your files will be 06/12/04.
Its easiest just to type your message in a regular email. Please include a photo of yourself so Reba will know what you look like.
This FAN BOOK will not be 'sent' to Reba - but delivered to her in person. I will deliver the FAN BOOK 'by hand' to Reba personally
at the Mt Pleasant MI show. I will be meeting with Reba either before the show or after the show and will give her the FAN BOOK at
that time. I'd love to be able to take each of you with me to meet Reba, but I can't do that. Creating this book is a way to share
the experience with you.
This is your chance to get a special message to Reba - Don't miss out!
UPDATED: 5/29/2004 12:41PM :: updated by Clark ::
DR PEPPER EXTENDED VERSION
The extended full one minute version of the Dr Pepper Commercial is now available!
Push play above to hear Reba's comment on the commercial from the ACM awards.
UPDATED: 5/28/2004 6:28AM :: updated by Clark ::
ACM RECAP
Is there a better host than Reba McEntire? She was one of the highlights of the evening, continually delivering some light-hearted humor with impeccable timing. She opened the show by commenting on the number of celebrities in attendance, before
adding, "Rod Stewart wanted to be here, but he's busy attending the
birth of his next wife."
Later she poked fun at Willie Nelson, who has canceled summer tour dates because of trouble with carpal tunnel. He has also been a vocal advocate for marijuana use. "You may have heard that Willie has had trouble with his wrist and fingers of late, which is a first," McEntire said. "I've never known Willie to have trouble with a joint before."
UPDATED: 5/27/2004 7:37PM :: updated by Clark ::
SOMEBODY: CMT #3
Reba's video SOMEBODY is number 3 on CMT's Top twenty countdown jumping 2 spaces from number 5 last week!
UPDATED: 5/27/2004 6:26AM :: updated by Clark ::
ACM PHOTOS
Click thumbnails for full size photos
UPDATED: 5/26/2004 11:04PM :: updated by Clark ::
SOMEWHERE OUT THERE...
No you are not dreaming! This is the 6th video added to the site this month! This is Reba's performance of SOMEBODY from tonights ACM Awards.
UPDATED: 5/26/2004 6:41PM :: updated by Clark ::
CORRECTION: REBA WILL SING SOMEBODY
My name is Barry Dean. I wrote "Moving Oleta" (about my grandmother and grandfather) and I'm quoted in the interview above. I agreed to do the interview in an attempt to get coverage in our area for the local chapter of Alzheimers Association. I know that Reba is not singing Oleta and have been told she is singing "Somebody" to promote the single - written by a brilliant friend of mine, Dave Berg. After our local Alzheimers Association was able to get media from the fact that Reba was singing the song - it spread to other chapters in their national organization which allowed for media interest in Oklahoma City and Dallas. So you may have heard that she was singing it from several places. The fact is I found out this afternoon that she is not singing Oleta. I am only posting this because of my intense respect and gratitude to Reba.
I don't know much more about the situation - except these two very important things:
1. Reba believed in my song and loved it more than any writer could ever ask an artist to. I and my family will always be grateful to have such an incredible person and entertainer sing this song. For her to even think about singing it was an incredible honor and I'm glad for any intention it brings to the plight of those suffering or caregiving with Alzheimers.
2. The fact that Reba, in the midst of preparation for a LIVE TV event, would care and be thoughtful enough to ask her assistant to call and let us know that she was not performing our song -was an incredibly classy thoughtful kind act. Not a surprise. I've never heard a negative word about her and would never utter one.
She has the greatest fans - and I am one of them. It doesn't matter what she sings she is the queen. Sorry for any confusion.
UPDATED: 5/26/2004 6:30AM :: updated by Clark ::
McEntire to perform Dean's 'Moving Oleta' during tonight's awards show
By NIKKI PATRICK
Lifestyle Editor
Reba McEntire will sing a song by Pittsburg writer Barry Dean tonight as she hosts the Academy of County Music Awards, to be broadcast at 7 p.m. on CBS.
The song, "Moving Oleta," was included on McEntire's album "Room to Breathe."
"Usually, artists sing their latest singles, but apparently Reba told her record label that she wanted to sing this song," Dean said.
He said he heard the news about the song in a rather round-about way.
"I got an e-mail from someone who had been a student in a songwriting class I taught," Dean said. "He said that he'd heard a DJ talking about it. I e-mailed him back that I didn't think so, but I called my plugger (promoter) and he called Reba's people. They told him it was true. We're all excited about it."
"Moving Oleta" deals with Alzheimer's and the heartbreaking effects it can have on the patient's loved ones. Dean based it on a situation in his own family.
"I've learned a lot about Alzheimer's and about the Alzheimer's Association and all the resources it can provide for those with the disease and their families, including respite services for caregivers," he said. "I think a lot of families may not be aware of this."
The association has a regional office in Joplin. Those wishing information about services may call 1-800-487-0747.
Dean said he wasn't sure when during the awards program McEntire will sing the song, though he doubts that it will be the opening number.
There has been talk that she may release "Moving Oleta" as a single.
"I don't know about that, either, especially since the song is about such a heavy topic," Dean said. "It draws a lot of attention to Alzheimer's, and that can be a difficult thing to talk about. We just feel blessed that Reba loves the song so much."
UPDATED: 5/25/2004 8:23PM :: updated by Clark ::
REBA REHEARSING
These photos show Reba rehearsing for her performance tomorrow night at the ACM Awards.
UPDATED: 5/25/2004 8:53AM :: updated by Clark ::
OKC SHOW A GO???
Last week it was announced that the Oklahoma City date scheduled for August was cancelled. There may be hope for fans in the Oklahoma
City area. LindaDavis.com has a new listing for Oklahoma City on September 12th.
There are no further details so it is not known if
this is Linda "Special Guest on REBA TOUR" (rescheduling the August show) or Linda doing a show on her own promoting her new "I Have Arrived" cd.
Note: The REBA TOUR stops in Grand Prairie TX on September 11th so it is very likely the OKC show is being rescheduled. Details will be posted as they become available.
UPDATED: 5/22/2004 10:30PM :: updated by Clark ::
#1 in Canada!
Reba's "Somebody" video has reached the Number #1 position of Canada's CMT Top 20 Video Countdown. Go REBA!!!
-Posted by RebaNet member lancer
UPDATED: 5/22/2004 7:08PM :: updated by Bernie ::
Reba McEntire's next big gig: hosting awards show
What does one of country music's most beloved singers do when her son cranks up his rock 'n' roll?
"I go to the other room," says Reba McEntire with a laugh.
A 'Reba Relay' was not planned but it has indeed happened. We've had 4 videos and tonight will close the run with the 5th. You've always
heard the saying "save the best for last" and that may be the case here. Tonights video is Reba's performance of DON'T FALL IN LOVE WITH
A DREAMER with Kenny Rogers. This is a very rare duet and this performance has never been seen in the US. If you're familiar with the
fancyreba.com website you may have seen a performance of this duet at the Australian Loggies previously featured here. This is a new
performance never seen from fancyreba.com or anywhere in the US. I know you'll love it!
UPDATED: 5/21/2004 11:11AM :: updated by Clark ::
MATT CHAT
THE DR PEPPER GUY - MATTHEW "JETT" SCHAEFER
Earlier this month fancyreba.com had an exclusive interview with Matt Schaefer. You may recognize him from Reba's Dr Pepper commercial.
Hopefully you enjoyed the interview, but perhaps you have a question you'd like to ask Matt that was not covered in the interview.
This is your chance. Matt will be joining us in the chatroom early next week. The date has not been determined yet. Matt is a very
busy guy but as soon as a date can be announced it will be posted here. He said the first part of the week will probably work best for
him so be thinking of what you may want to ask Matt in the live chat.
UPDATED: 5/21/2004 12:00AM :: updated by Clark ::
DAY FOUR
Day Four! Did you expect four days in a row? Today's video is Reba's performance of WALK ON. It won't be hard to notice "the crazy 8"
performing with Reba here.
UPDATED: 5/20/2004 8:39PM :: updated by Clark ::
SOMEBODY MOVES UP!
Reba has moved into the top 5 on CMT as #5 and she is in front of Kenny Chesneys "When the Sun Goes Down"
-Reported by RebaNet member kipp0509
UPDATED: 5/20/2004 8:17PM :: updated by Clark ::
OKC CANCELLED
We've been hearing rumors all week and I hate to have to report this, but the Oklahoma City date has been cancelled. This was
confirmed by Reba herself from Las Vegas where she is preparing for the ACM Awards. No details on what happened, Reba just said it "fell thru". No word on if there were plans to
reschedule although that is very unlikely.
UPDATED: 5/20/2004 6:26AM :: updated by Clark ::
DAY THREE!
Day Three! On a roll! Today's video is Reba's performance of THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW. I hope you'll enjoy it.
UPDATED: 5/19/2004 5:19PM :: updated by Clark ::
NEW VIDEO
New videos were promised and are now delivered. Two days in a row! Todays video is a performance of IS THERE LIFE OUT THERE on Jay Leno.
UPDATED: 5/18/2004 9:48PM :: updated by Clark ::
NEW VIDEO
I've been promising new videos and I've got more following this, but the first video has been requested by many of you. Its the FANCY performance
from the TNN Music City News Awards. I've selected a handful of other videos that I hope to get online as soon as possible. Keep checking back.
UPDATED: 5/16/2004 11:28PM :: updated by Clark ::
Ailing WB, ABC Set to Cut Back on Laughs
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Following a ratings downturn this season, the WB plans a significant shakeup of its primetime lineup this fall.
In the schedule set to be unveiled to advertisers Tuesday in New York, the network will open up a comedy block on Wednesday for the first time since the 1997-98 season, introduce a one-hour variety show and, for the first time, have a reality series on its fall slate: "Studio 7," from "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" executive producer Michael Davies.
ABC also is set to unveil its schedule Tuesday, and like the WB, the network will scale back the number of comedies in its fall lineup.
ABC has ordered at least six new dramas but only two comedies: "Savages," from executive producers Mel Gibson (news) and "The Simpsons" veterans Mike Scully and Julie Thacker-Scully, and an untitled project starring comedian Rodney Carrington. Two ABC comedies that had been on the fence for renewals secured pickups late last week: "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" and "Less Than Perfect."
ABC's drama pickups include "Desperate Housewives," "Lost," "Grey's Anatomy," "Life as We Know It," "Eyes" and "Blind Justice."
After giving early pickups to dramas "Jack & Bobby" and "The Mountain," the WB gave the nod during the weekend to comedies "Commando Nanny" and "Drew Carey (news)'s Green Screen." Midseason orders include comedy "Shacking Up" and Jamie Kennedy (news)'s sketch comedy/hidden camera show "Wannabes."
The WB's Monday and Tuesday lineups are expected to stay intact. "Everwood," which fares much better in originals in its Monday 9 p.m. time slot, will air fewer repeats, with reality or drama projects rotating periodically through the time slot.
On Wednesday, the network brass hopes to hold onto the young male fans of "Smallville," which stays at 8 p.m., with sketch comedy "Blue Collar TV," toplined by Jeff Foxworthy (news) and improv comedy "Green Screen," which stars Carey.
After an unsuccessful two-year experiment to launch a comedy night on Thursday, the network is betting on "The Mountain," a new drama from the producers of "The O.C.," and "Studio 7," which combines elements of a game show and a strategy game, with the contestants living together and forming alliances.
Friday will remain a family comedy night with "Reba" moving back to 9 p.m., where it broke out as the network's first big comedy hit.
The new Friday lineup will feature "What I Like About You" at 8 p.m., followed by "Commando Nanny," "Reba" and "Grounded for Life."
The "Beginnings" Sunday 7 p.m. time slot, reserved in the past couple of years for older episodes of such established series as "Smallville" and "Gilmore Girls," has now been assigned to "Steve Harvey (news)'s Big Time," a retooled one-hour version of the program as an old-fashioned song-and-skit show in the vein of "The Ed Sullivan Show," complete with a monologue by Harvey, novelty acts, comedians and celebrities.
Following its veteran drama "Charmed," the WB is launching its promising new drama "Jack & Bobby," about the teen years of a future president and his brother, at 9 p.m.
Meanwhile, at CBS, shows headed for cancellation are "The Guardian," after three seasons, 4-year-old comedy "Yes, Dear" and sophomore drama "Hack." The fate of veteran Saturday drama "The District" was still uncertain late Sunday.
Another veteran CBS drama, "Judging Amy," is coming back with a new showrunner on board. Richard Kramer (ABC's "thirtysomething") in final negotiations to come on board the family drama starring Amy Brenneman (news).
The possible new additions to CBS' schedule are said to include the dramas "Clubhouse," "Dr. Vegas," "The Webster Report" and the comedies "Center of the Universe" and an untitled project based on the life of sports columnist Tony Kornheiser.
At ABC, sources said the network is looking to scale back from three nights of comedies to two, on Tuesday and Friday, with dramas replacing the 8-9 p.m. sitcom block on Wednesday.
One ABC scheduling scenario has "My Wife and Kids" moving from the 8 p.m. anchor position on Wednesday to the tough 8 p.m. time slot on Tuesday, followed by "George Lopez," which would move from Friday, "According to Jim" and "Less Than Perfect."
"8 Simple Rules" is rumored to move to Friday 8 p.m., where it would be joined by "Savages," "Hope & Faith" and a new untitled comedy featuring comedian Carrington. Saturday is expected to continue be home to the "Wonderful World of Disney" movie franchise.
Sunday's lineup is said to be mostly the same: "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and "Alias," with David E. Kelley's new legal drama taking the 10 p.m. spot of the show that spawned it, "The Practice."
"The Eyes" is rumored to join the Sunday lineup as a midseason replacement at 9 or 10 p.m.
A speculative Wednesday lineup features "Grey's Anatomy," "The Bachelor" and "Desperate Housewives" with "Lost" also rumored for the 8 p.m. slot. "Lost" is said to also be in the running to join "Monday Night Football" on Monday.
While CBS' schedule is still in flux, a speculative lineup circulating around has the network's new Monday comedy block featuring "Still Standing" at 8 p.m., followed by "Center of the Universe," "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Two and a Half Men."
"The Webster Report" or "Dr. Vegas" are tipped to possibly take over "The Guardian's" Tuesday 9 p.m. spot with "Clubhouse" joining the network's Friday lineup.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
UPDATED: 5/13/2004 6:28AM :: updated by Clark ::
WB Sitcom Trio to Return in Fall
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The WB Network has picked up the comedy series "Reba," "Grounded for Life" and "What I Like About You" for fall.
Meanwhile, NBC has ordered the drama pilot "Medical Mystery" to series, sources said.
The WB, which opened a second comedy night on Thursday last season, is said to be leaning toward returning to one night of comedies, on Friday.
The new Friday lineup is expected to include the three returning sitcoms -- "Reba," "Grounded for Life" and "What I Like About You" -- as well as "Shacking Up," the hot half-hour pilot starring Fran Drescher (news). Another comedy pilot, "Commando Nanny," also is in the running, possibly for midseason.
"Reba" continues to be the WB's most watched comedy, averaging 4 million viewers. "What I Like About You" and "Grounded for Life" lead their Friday time periods among teens.
MORE ON THE RENEWAL
CBS is signing up for another "Amazing Race," while the WB is giving the go-ahead to returning laffers "Reba," "Grounded for Life" and "What I Like About You."
As for the Frog, net's sked continues to fall into place with the renewals of "Reba," "Grounded" and "What I Like." While "Reba's" return had been assured -- skein, from 20th Century Fox TV, is the WB's top-rated comedy -- C-W-M's "Grounded" and WBTV's "What I Like" weren't slam dunks.
UPDATED: 5/12/2004 6:25AM :: updated by Clark ::
'Reba' gets once in a Lifetime bid
NEW YORK -- Twentieth TV has sold reruns of "Reba" to Lifetime for more than $300,000 an episode, making it the most lucrative sitcom ever to come off the WB.
The winning bid for "Reba" -- which Twentieth also pitched to TBS, ABC Family, WE: Women's Entertainment, Hallmark Channel and Oxygen Media -- signals that Lifetime is looking to ramp up its schedule with repeats of proven off-network shows.
Lifetime recently bought "Providence" (for stripping immediately) and "Frasier" (for 2006). An earlier deal will bring "Will & Grace" to Lifetime next year.
"Reba" will be exclusive to Lifetime only in the cable window; Twentieth has begun marketing "Reba" in off-network to TV stations, which won't pay cash license fees but will instead hand over five 30-second spots to the distributor for sale to national advertisers.
Even though Lifetime is paying cash for "Reba," the network will also give Twentieth the five national 30s. The difference is that Lifetime's contract runs for five years, whereas the stations get only two years.
Bob Cook, president and chief operating officer of Twentieth TV, declined to discuss dollar figures but said that if "Reba" pulls in viewers when it kicks off in the fall of 2006 on TV stations, he'll go back to extend their two-year deals for an additional year or more.
The fact that Twentieth couldn't get cash from stations for "Reba" is a strong sign that the syndication marketplace is still sluggish for anything but a must-have sitcom.
UPDATED: 5/12/2004 6:10AM :: updated by Clark ::
Lifetime Nabs 'Reba' Rights
NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Women's cable network Lifetime Television has acquired rerun rights to the WB sitcom "Reba," starring country star Reba McEntire.
"Reba" will launch on the cable network in August 2006. The five-year deal, which sources pegged at about $300,000 per episode, covers all episodes of "Reba," which is now in its third season.
"Reba" joins a growing fleet of sitcoms coming to Lifetime in the coming years including "Will & Grace" and "Frasier." "The Nanny" and "The Golden Girls" currently air on Lifetime.
UPDATED: 5/11/2004 7:47PM :: updated by Clark ::
OKC PROMO POSTER
UPDATED: 5/11/2004 4:54PM :: updated by Clark ::
OKLAHOMA CITY ADDED!
ATTN OKLAHOMA FANS!!! Reba.com has just announced a new Oklahoma City tour date! Way to go Reba! (Can you tell I'm from Oklahoma?)
UPDATED: 5/11/2004 2:55PM :: updated by Clark ::
McEntire kicks off Whirlpool-sponsored tour Spokeswoman for Habitat adds surprise date in St. Joseph
By JEFF ROMIG
Tribune Staff Writer
Country singer Reba McEntire kicks off a partnership with Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity on Monday in Benton Harbor.
Tribune Photo/DAVE HAMMAR
BENTON HARBOR -- Gail Kinzer patiently clutched the bouquet of flowers she'd purchased for the occasion.
It had been 10 years since she'd seen the woman who, along with Habitat for Humanity, made the purchase of Kinzer's first home a reality.
Before she knew it, she was embracing her friend Reba McEntire as hundreds of Whirlpool employees looked on from their seats at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College.
"I was just as emotional today as I was 10 years ago when I got my keys," the Nashville woman said.
McEntire was in Benton Harbor to preview the commercial she's starring in for Habitat and to kick off her Whirlpool-sponsored concert tour.
The commercial's focus is on the first-time homeowner's receipt of their first house key.
"It opens up more than just a door," McEntire said in the commercial. "It opens up a new way of life."
Kinzer can attest to that.
She's raised two children in her home -- which was built completely by women and sponsored by McEntire's Nashville-based production company, Starstruck Entertainment -- and said the overwhelming feeling that comes with the passing of the keys "never wears off."
"I know that feeling," she said after the event. "You're just overjoyed."
McEntire brought her tissues out on stage because she'd already seen the commercial and was prepared to well up again.
"It made me cry," she confessed.
The partnership between Habitat, Whirlpool and McEntire kept all involved smiling for most of the afternoon.
"She's such a wholesome person," said Millard Fuller, Habitat founder and president. "She espouses values that are very compatible with Habitat and Whirlpool."
Whirlpool began a partnership with Habitat in 1999. The Benton Harbor-based company donates a refrigerator and range to each home Habitat builds in North America.
And its commitment is growing.
Habitat will build 200 homes in Europe this summer and Whirlpool will provide a range, refrigerator and washer to each one.
"Wherever they go," Whirlpool President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Fettig promised. "We're going to go."
And Fuller is glad to have Whirlpool by Habitat's side.
"We just go together," he said, comparing the two to bread and butter and salt and pepper.
And while the three partners were mostly talking about their partnership from a global perspective, the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area was not forgotten.
Fuller talked about the reasoning behind the selection of Michigan as the host for the 2005 Jimmy Carter Work Project, which was kicked off by the former president a few weeks back.
He said Michigan is one of the top four states with 86 active Habitat affiliates, including Harbor Habitat in Benton Harbor.
"We just wanted to honor Michigan for the outstanding work that's been done here," Fuller said after the event.
And McEntire and Fettig capped the afternoon off with a surprise for the employees in attendance and for southwest Michigan and northern Indiana Reba McEntire fans whose only opportunities to see her perform this summer would come in Jackson, Mount Pleasant or Indianapolis.
"We've been needin' to add another date," McEntire said coyly of her first tour in four years.
The crowd erupted.
"I think they think it's a good idea," Fettig said before he and McEntire announced her visit to St. Joseph's Dickenson Stadium for a concert on July 20.
And during the 11 concerts leading up to and the 14 shows following her return to the Benton Harbor area, she'll actively embrace her spokeswoman's role.
"Every chance I can, I'll be talking about Habitat," she pledged.
Staff writer Jeff Romig:
jromig@sbtinfo.com
(269) 983-3927
UPDATED: 5/11/2004 1:20PM :: updated by Bernie ::
Chart Updates
Reba moves from 17 to 16 with a bullet in R&R and 17 to 16 with a bullet in Billboard this week.
On the video front, "Somebody" moves up from #7 to #6 on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown and moves down from #7 to #8 on GAC's Top Twenty Countdown.
UPDATED: 5/11/2004 1:10AM :: updated by Clark ::
NEW REBA PIC
UPDATED: 5/11/2004 9:21AM :: updated by Clark ::
Lifetime Television Acquires Hit Sitcom 'Reba' From Twentieth Television Beginning in August 2006
NEW YORK, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its strong stable of female-
skewing comedies, Lifetime Television has acquired the cable syndication rights
to the hit series "Reba," starring Golden Globe Award nominee Reba McEntire,
from Twentieth Television, beginning in August 2006. The announcement was made
today by Lynn Picard, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Lifetime
Television, and Bob Cook, President and COO of Twentieth Television.
Under terms of the agreement, Lifetime will hold the exclusive cable rights
to the half-hour program that will premiere on the network as a strip in fall
2006. "Reba" joins Lifetime sitcom favorites "The Golden Girls" and "The
Nanny" along with "Will & Grace," coming to the network in 2005, and "Frasier,"
also arriving in 2006.
"Reba" premiered on The WB in October 2001, when it immediately established
itself as the most successful comedy in the network's history and remains its
number one rated comedy. On the series, McEntire portrays a teacher and
divorced mother of three who juggles career, parenthood, grandparenthood, an
ex-husband and the occasional date. The program also stars Christopher Rich, Joanna
Garcia, Melissa Peterman, Scarlett Pomers, Steve Howey and Mitch Holleman.
"We feel this delightful sitcom featuring the comedic trials and tribulations
of an intelligent and determined woman will blend in perfectly with our
schedule and appeal strongly to our younger viewers," said Picard.
Cook added, "Today's multichannel market enables our company to be very
creative in how we structure license deals so that we maximize the value of
Twentieth product while also providing cable networks attractive program acquisition
arrangements. As one of The WB's most popular series, 'Reba' exhibits the key
traits that make it a strong program for cable: a proven star with a
top-notch supporting cast and quality story lines that entertain a broad range of
viewers. Lifetime, one of television's strongest cable networks, recognizes the
value of such a program to its viewers and we are delighted to have entered
into this win-win licensing partnership with them on 'Reba.'"
A multi-platinum and critically acclaimed recording artist who has sold more
than 48 million albums, McEntire has won two Grammy Awards, 14 American Music
Awards and eight People's Choice Awards, including Favorite Actress in a New
TV Series for "Reba." Additionally, her immense popularity crosses over into
feature films and television movies; publishing, with the New York Times
best-selling novels Reba: My Story and Comfort from a Country Quilt; and on
Broadway, where McEntire generated additional praise for her starring performance in
the Irving Berlin musical "Annie Get Your Gun."
Moreover, Twentieth Television will distribute "Reba" to broadcast stations
for its off-net syndication window, also scheduled to debut in fall 2006.
Station clearances will be announced in the near future.
Twentieth Television produces and/or distributes programming and distributes
feature film packages for the domestic syndication and cable marketplace.
Twentieth brings a wide variety of product to the marketplace, ranging from the
smash off-network sitcom "The Simpsons" to the precedent- setting off-network
debuts of the ground-breaking dramas "The Practice," "Buffy," "The X-Files" and
"Angel." Twentieth continues to solidify its distinction as the number one
supplier of off-network product with such other popular shows as "Yes, Dear,"
"The Bernie Mac Show," "King of the Hill," "Dharma and Greg" and "Malcolm in
the Middle," among others.
LIFETIME is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic
cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, LIFETIME is
committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming,
and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families.
Launched in 1984, LIFETIME serves 88 million households nationwide. In 1998,
LIFETIME launched Lifetime Movie Network, now in more than 41 million homes, and in
2001, Lifetime Real Women. LIFETIME Television, Lifetime Movie Network,
Lifetime Real Women, Lifetime Radio for Women, Lifetime Home Entertainment and
Lifetime Online are part of LIFETIME Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture
of The Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company, as is Lifetime
magazine, which debuted in April 2003.
UPDATED: 5/11/2004 6:26AM :: updated by Clark ::
Reba McEntire partners with Whirlpool and Habitat for Humanity
A big celebrity was in Michiana Monday to kick off a new partnership with Whirlpool and Habitat for Humanity. Country Singer Reba McEntire announced her 2004 concert tour in Benton Harbor, her first in four years.
Whirlpool has been partnering with Habitat ever since 1999 and Reba has been involved in Habitat for more than 10 years. Whirlpool officials approached Reba to see if she would be interested in partnering with them to bring public awareness to habitat and get more people involved.
"In the two blocks here this year we will be putting six homes up and we are looking at transforming this entire neighborhood," said Mike Green, Executive Director of Harbor Habitat for Humanity.
Whirlpool donates appliances to Habitat homes
Green says each year habitat builds more homes for the people of Benton Harbor and along with each home comes a brand new fridge and range from Whirlpool.
John Alexander of Whirlpool says, "It's really evolved into something much bigger than that, it's gone from giving a discount on products to donating product to really become a strategic alliance to partner with Habitat."
"But in addition to that we want to get more of our employees, friends, families involved in volunteering time for Habitat for Humanity," added Ted Dosch also of the Whirlpool Corporation.
Reba says she's ready to grab a hammer and build
That's why whirlpool asked Reba McEntire to partner with them, to draw more attention to Habitat.
"Why wouldn't you want to get involved? I mean what he says, I mean get me a hammer, I’m ready to go work on a house," said McEntire.
Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller says,” Habitat for Humanity is just privileged to be the beneficiary partner. I think everybody benefits, but I think Habitat for Humanity will benefit the most."
Which means the people of Benton Harbor and beyond will likely benefit.
"They asked me to heighten the awareness for Habitat for Humanity," commented Reba.
"That is an invitation that is going out to million and millions of people," said Fuller.
John Alexander of Whirlpool says, “It’s not about doing something new, it's about starting a new relationship." Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool hope it’s a relationship that will strengthen our communities.
Creating awareness
"I hope it will create a lot of awareness and much more participation from a younger audience, people who are looking to give back to their community," commented Fuller.
Soon you will see Reba staring in public service announcement on TV commercials. Her 25 concerts across the U.S. from June through September will hopefully encourage more people to join in.
Reba has financed two Habitats for Humanity builds in Nashville over the past ten years.
-WNDU
UPDATED: 5/10/2004 9:51PM :: updated by Clark ::
Reba to headline
cystic fibrosis benefit July 17
Nine time Country Music Entertainer of the Year Reba McEntire will headline the 17th annual benefit Concert for Cystic Fibrosis Saturday, July 17, at 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore. The showtime is 7:30 p.m. The opening act will be local favorites The Hard Travelers.
McEntire is noted for her smash hits including "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter," "What Do You Say," "Read My Mind," "Fancy" and "She Thinks His Name Was John."
CF is a genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 children and young adults for which there is no cure - yet. Since this concert's inception, more than $8,000,000 has been raised for this worthy cause.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, May 21, at all Ticketmaster location, Hecht Company stores and the 1st Mariner Arena. Premium tickets are $65; reserved tickets are $42.50 and upper reserved tickets are $27.50. To buy tickets, call 800-551-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
UPDATED: 5/10/2004 9:27PM :: updated by Clark ::
Whirlpool Brand Announces 2004 Reba McEntire Tour Dates
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Brand announced
today the official tour dates for the Reba McEntire Habitat for Humanity 2004
concert tour, presented by Whirlpool home appliances. The concert tour will
run from June through September of 2004, helping to raise awareness and
involvement for Habitat for Humanity International. The tour marks Reba
McEntire's first concert tour in four years.
In continued support of Habitat for Humanity, Whirlpool will be going on
the road with Reba McEntire encouraging audiences to "Join Us" and get
involved with Habitat for Humanity. Whirlpool currently donates a
refrigerator and range to every Habitat for Humanity home built in North
America as part of its $25 million commitment to the organization's More than
Houses campaign. Consumers who are unable to attend one of Reba's shows in
person can visit http://www.whirlpool.com to learn about all of the exciting and fun
ways to "Join Us" in supporting Habitat for Humanity in their local
communities.
"We are honored to have the voice of Reba McEntire on our team to help
raise awareness for Habitat for Humanity," said David Swift, Executive Vice
President of Whirlpool North America. "Over the next several months we look
forward to the relationship between Whirlpool and Habitat rising to its
highest level ever and encouraging people all over the world to join us in
supporting this great cause."
Official Tour Dates:
Date Location Venue
June 4 Uncasville, Connecticut Mohegan Sun Arena
June 5 Camden, New Jersey Tweeter Center
June 6 Sparta, Kentucky Country Stampede
June 25 Grand Junction, Colorado Country Jam
June 26 Greeley, Colorado Rocky Mountain Stampede
July 2 Reno, Nevada Reno Hilton
July 3 Provo, Utah LaVell Edwards Stadium
July 9 Redding, California Redding Rodeo Grounds
July 10 Kelseyville, California Konociti Amphitheatre
July 11 Costa Mesa, California Orange County Fair
July 15 Hinkley, Minnesota Grand Casino
July 17 Baltimore, Maryland First Mariner Arena
July 18 St. Clairsville, Ohio Jamboree In The Hills
July 21 Columbus, Ohio Germain Amphitheatre
July 22 Mount Pleasant, Michigan Soaring Eagle Casino
July 23 Twin Lakes, Wisconsin Country Thunder
July 25 Minot, North Dakota North Dakota State Fair
July 30 Kelowna, BC, Canada Heartland Music Festival
July 31 Camrose, Alberta, Canada Big Valley Jamboree
Aug 14 Jackson, Michigan Jackson County Fair
Aug 15 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana State Fairgrounds
Aug 28 Syracuse, New York New York State Fair
Aug 29 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Point State Park
Sept 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico New Mexico State Fair
Sept. 11 Grand Prairie, Texas Nextstage at Grand Prairie
Sept 18 Phoenix, Arizona America West Arena
Sept 19 Puyallup, Washington Western Washington Fair
Sept 25 Omaha, Nebraska Qwest Center
Sept 26 Grand Forks, North Dakota Ralph Englestad Arena
About the Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of
major home appliances, with annual sales of more than $12 billion, 68,000
employees, and nearly 50 manufacturing and technology research centers around
the globe. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Brastemp, Bauknecht,
Consul and other major brand names to consumers in more than 170 countries
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is a Christian ministry dedicated to
eliminating poverty housing. Founded by Millard Fuller, along with his wife,
Linda, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliates in more than
3,000 communities in 92 nations have built and sold more than 150,000 homes to
partner families with no-profit, zero-interest mortgages. http://www.habitat.org
UPDATED: 5/9/2004 11:06PM :: updated by Clark ::
SITCOM UPDATES
One of the WB's problems this past season was the move of its top shows ("Smallville" and "Reba") to the 8 o'clock hour, and putting less popular shows behind them to air in higher-viewed timeslots.
Look for "Reba," a strong performer on Friday, to get a chance on a midweek night, possibly Wednesday, while the net keeps its Friday comedy lineup, with "Grounded for Life" and "What I Like About You" both still in the mix.
Variety
It is rumored that "Reba" will premier its 4th season on September 15, 2004 (Wednesday). Details will be posted once confirmed.
SoCal woman pleads no contest to posing as Reba McEntire manager
LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) - A woman accused of pretending to be actress and country singer Reba McEntire's tour manager to get people to give her money pleaded no contest to grand theft charges.
Michelle Egberts-Greene, 38, convinced nine people to loan her thousands of dollars that she had no intention of returning, prosecutors said.
She will probably face three years probation if she makes a good-faith effort to repay her victims, said Deputy District Attorney Dave Fleck. If not, she could face up to four years and four months in state prison.
"She basically has a chance to prove herself and show that she doesn't deserve to go to prison," Fleck said.
One of the victims was a 77-year-old man who paid Egberts-Greene at least $2,000 after she convinced him she could get him a job working with McEntire's entourage.
Egberts-Greene will return to court June 8 for a restitution hearing to determine how much she owes three of the victims. She has not disputed the amount owed to the other victims, Fleck said, and has already paid back about $1,100 to one of them.
The Associated Press
UPDATED: 5/9/2004 6:56AM :: updated by Clark ::
REBA RELATED
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Steve Howey, a series regular on the WB Network's "Reba," and Mike Vogel (Fox's "Grounded For Life") will star in "Supercross: The Movie," an indie film set in the world of competitive motorcycle racing.
They will play brothers, and Daryl Hannah their mother. Robert Patrick, Aaron Carter, Cameron Richardson, Ryan Locke, Sophia Bush, Robert Carradine also star.
Shooting is under way in Las Vegas ahead of a planned release in summer 2005. 20th Century Fox is near a deal to acquire domestic distribution rights. TV veteran Steve Boyum is directing from a script by Ken Solarz.
The film's producer, TAG Entertainment, has partnered on the project with Clear Channel Entertainment-Motorsports -- the parent company for the Supercross circuit -- and Honda USA as well as Parts Unlimited.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
UPDATED: 5/8/2004 2:25PM :: updated by Clark ::
'REBA' FINALE
The WB has planned a mini Reba marathon for Friday May 14, 2004. The schedule is as folows:
8:00pm - Core Focus -Season Three Finale
8:30pm - The Best and the Blondest
9:00pm - Sister Act
9:30pm - The Great Race
Reba is returning for a 4th Season, September 15, 2004
UPDATED: 5/7/2004 10:49AM :: updated by Bernie ::
CMT NUMBERS
"Somebody" moves up one (1) spot from #7 to #6 this week on the CMT
Top Twenty Countdown.
UPDATED: 5/3/2004 12:56PM :: updated by Bernie ::
'Somebody' Chart Numbers
Reba moves from 19 to 17 with a bullet in R&R and 18 to 17 with a
bullet in Billboard this week.
Don't forget to keep requesting the song on your radio stations and
voting for the video at gactv.com. Thanks Reba fans for all your
help in moving this song up on the music/video charts!
UPDATED: 5/2/2004 8:18AM :: updated by Bernie ::
Here's The Lastest MCA Nashville Happenings
George Strait has been added to the list of performers for the ACM Awards on May 26th. George's gold-selling disc HONKYTONKVILLE
will be vying for Album Of The Year in Vegas that night. As was previously announced, Reba McEntire will also perform---Reba plans to
sing "Moving Oleta," a track from her gold album ROOM TO BREATHE. In addition, Vince Gill will also be performing on the show with Loretta Lynn.
Evansville, in Sunday on Nichols Joe with Tour Road Dirt Red Dunn & Brooks the run his concluded Turner. Surprisingly, the show went off without one prank---something very unusual for the closing show on a Brooks & Dunn tour! Josh has spent two months with the award-winning duo traveling to heartland markets-and the Evansville crowd responded as all had prior...standing on their feet during "Long Black Train" and singing every word. Josh hopes fans will respond in the same way to his new single "What It Ain't"---and looks like he has nothing to worry about. The new single is already moving up the charts.
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Country superstar Reba McEntire made her first foray into series television in this edgy comedy that takes aim at the all-American family with a spirited Southern look at suburban dysfunction.
Every Monday, fancyreba.com will post a rare or fascinating Reba photo, right here in our Picture of the Week sector! So be sure to
keep coming back each week to see what pic we’ll post next!
*So Good Together
*Whoever's In New England
*How Was I to Know
*You Lie
*The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
*I'm Gonna Take That Mountain
*The Greatest Man
*The Fear Of Being Alone
*Fallin' Out Of Love
*Somebody
*One Honest Heart
*Forever Love
*I'm A Survivor
*And Still
*Is There Life Out There
*Does He Love You
*Fancy
POLL OF THE WEEK
REBA QUOTE
"The Reba that they grew up with and fell in love with years ago, that's the kind of songs I'm recording
again. It never has changed. It's always been the kind of songs that I fall in love with and that touch my
heart. Those are the 10 or 11 songs that will be on my next CD."
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
MOST SUCCESSFUL FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST IN THE USA
Reba McEntire is the biggest-selling female country vocalist in the USA. She's notched up 13 platinum and seven gold
albums up to February 2000. These include Sweet Sixteen (1989), Read My Mind (1994), and If You See Him (1998). She began
as a rodeo performer and also sang with members of her family before she was discovered by Red Steagall when she performed
the national anthem at a rodeo in 1974
Where are you from? Plot your position on the Reba Fan map!
THE DR PEPPER GUY - MATTHEW "JETT" SCHAEFER
BENTON HARBOR -- Gail Kinzer patiently clutched the bouquet of flowers she'd purchased for the occasion.
A big celebrity was in Michiana Monday to kick off a new partnership with Whirlpool and Habitat for Humanity. Country Singer Reba McEntire announced her 2004 concert tour in Benton Harbor, her first in four years.
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Brand announced
today the official tour dates for the Reba McEntire Habitat for Humanity 2004
concert tour, presented by Whirlpool home appliances. The concert tour will
run from June through September of 2004, helping to raise awareness and
involvement for Habitat for Humanity International. The tour marks Reba
McEntire's first concert tour in four years.
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Steve Howey, a series regular on the WB Network's "Reba," and Mike Vogel (Fox's "Grounded For Life") will star in "Supercross: The Movie," an indie film set in the world of competitive motorcycle racing.
