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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We've lost another brilliant singer - Freddie Jackson. He passed away yesterday, just three days after his 69th birthday. His R&B hits showcased a singing voice as sweet as he was as a man. Here's one of my favorites - "You Are My Lady." youtu.be/Q1lJ59jvpU0?...

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Freddie Jackson "You Are My Lady" live! It's Showtime at the Apollo! 1992

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Kennedy Center for the Arts MUST remain available for everyone as intended - a living cultural memorial to JFK. Folks in the DC area. Please join others in wrapping your arms around the center tomorrow. I cherish the times I was there. All artists and audiences should be allowed that same joy.

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Friends, I urge everyone to check your voter registration, but do so only at VOTE.gov Elon Musk has launched a scam website called VoteSafe (.org) that does NOT register you. It steals your data and sells it. Also, here's the Talarico interview the FCC tried to ban. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLDE...

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

on and on. She was one of the sweetest, most genuine, authentic, brilliant, brave, gracious, and funny people I've ever met. Thank goodness her legacy is preserved and will inspire and entertain us forever. This one hurts deeply. My sincere condolences to her family, friends, loved ones, and fans.

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

No, no, no, no, no. Not Dolly Parton. I am devastated and heartbroken by this news. She has given so much to this world. Her songs, her concerts, her movies, her TV appearances, her life story, her literacy foundation, her advocacy, her charitable work that she never publicized, her mentorship, and

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING FOR OUR 250TH THIS JULY 4 A Capitol Fourth will now be held and aired on PBS TONIGHT. www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fo... America250.org is conducting events nationwide and has some available to stream. america250.org Check out Smithsonian Folklife Festival festival.si.edu

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Link to Video of Complete Opening Ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. 👇👇👇 For those who couldn't watch yesterday, maybe spend some time this Juneteenth reigniting hope and action. It's a relay, not a sprint. And we are now carrying the baton for our ancestors. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍➡️💞 youtu.be/xCqJbMqDH_Q?...

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Grand Opening Ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Yes, today we celebrate and honor the emancipation of the last of the enslaved in Texas. But we also recommit to the work that still needs to be done. #juneteenth

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I can't stay silent. The list of companies to boycott just keeps getting longer. Sigh.

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

long ago. So no expectations there. Maybe our Dem leaders and artists and folks in general are simply punch drunk from the daily barrage of attacks. Maybe we just can't sustain a constant level of outrage and therefore don't want to add any more fuel to the fire. But this one hit me in the gut.

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

ScottsMiracle-Gro, Polymarket, Crypto, Fanatics, care to comment? Anything? How about all you celebs and performers who were there? Nate Bargatze, you okay with such racist hatred? I don't expect Zuck and Elon and all the tech bros to stand up. Certainly the GOP "leaders" showed their cowardice

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Beauty, grace, kindness, empathy, brilliance. When will the misogynoir toward our forever First Lady end? When will just ONE of the corporate sponsors of that bloody debacle on the WH lawn denounce what that UFC fighter said? Bud Light @monsterenergy.bsky.social @ramtrucks.bsky.social

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Can't think of a better way to celebrate Juneteenth this year than to 👏👏👏 the official opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Mark your calendars for June 19th and raise a glass to a truly inspirational leader and family. 💕💓💞💖

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

They did it! Knicks in Five! Jalen Brunson, you are all heart! 💯

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I'm still reeling from the remarkable NY Knicks comeback last night. Apparently everything "he" touches doesn't die if you fight hard enough. And use a little sage to smudge the building! 😎 I'm so glad they brought back Avery Wilson to sing The National Anthem in Game 4. 👏 youtu.be/pa5kMvHd_FQ?...

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Avery Wilson performs The Star-Spangled Banner at 2026 NBA Finals Game 4 🇺🇸 | NBA on ESPN

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I just saw the news that my Leslie Uggams Show producer, Ernest Chambers, has died at the age of 97. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a truly lovely person. My condolences to his entire family. He leaves quite a remarkable television legacy. 💖 www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/e...

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Ernest Chambers, ‘Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ Showrunner, Dies at 97

The 11-time Emmy nominee teamed with Saul Ilson on other variety programs hosted by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Leslie Uggams, Bobby Darin and Tony Orlando & Dawn.

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

OKAY, KIDDIES. It's that time again. Celebrate the art of never giving up! No matter how bleak things seem, keep singing, dancing, marching, and laughing. And fight the good fight! If we all do that, we'll be huckindabejeepers out of those fools in November! Just because we VOTE, VOTE, VOTE! 🇺🇸✌🌺🌞

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Tune in tonight (May 20) to CBS NY during the 11pm news broadcast to catch an interview I did on my appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. CBS NY is paying tribute to The Ed Sullivan Theatre during this final week of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Oh how I'll miss my nightly fix of Colbert! 💗💞

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Mark Your Calendars: #suffsmusical How often do you get to see an important Broadway musical right in your own living room (or at your fingertips)? PBS is airing Suffs Musical this coming Friday, May 8 at 9 p.m. ET. Two steps forward, one step back, everyone. Keep marching! 🇺🇸

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

what was originally considered groundbreaking art reminds us that progress comes slowly, then all at once. But the threats are constant, and so must our vigilance be even stronger. playbill.com/article/new-...

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New York City Center Encores! Will Stage Kiss of the Spider Woman, Charlie Brown in 2027

The annual series is also reviving Hallelujah, Baby!

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

HALLELUJAH, BABY is finally getting a revival at ENCORES in February, 2027. It's so important that we keep our history front and center, even (and maybe especially) as forms of entertainment. We can't let the constant push to set us back stop us from continuing the work of moving forward. Revisiting

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Had a wonderful time at the opening of Joe Turner's Come and Gone with my daughter Danielle. Magnificent work by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer, Debbie Allen et al. Special shout out to my longtime guitarist Steve Bargonetti who created the original music. 😘

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Wishing my pal Andre de Shields and all the cats and kittens of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL a stunning opening night! Let's find joy wherever we can. 💗 #vogue

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Playbill posted a few fun photos from backstage at Broadway Backwards. Bernadette and I go waaaaaaaaay back! Our duet of "Not While I'm Around" resonates so strongly, esp in these oh so troubling times. We need each other now more than ever. 💞 playbill.com/article/phot...

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Photos: Go Backstage at Broadway Backwards 2026 With Bernadette Peters, Leslie Uggams, More

The 20th anniversary concert featured Broadway favorites reinterpreting iconic songs from the musical theatre through a queer lens.

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I was so happy to be a part of the 20th anniversary of Broadway Backwards. I got to sing "Not While I'm Around" with the incredible Bernadette Peters, backed by the Broadway Inspirational Voices. Broadway Cares does such amazing work for the LGBTQ community. Brava! playbill.com/gallery/phot...

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Photos: 20th Anniversary of Broadway Backwards

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Michael B. Jordan. So, so well deserved. 👏👏👏

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

So, when is the SINNERS musical coming to Broadway? And how about Misty Copeland coming off of hip surgery to perform live?!? #Oscars2026 youtu.be/j3ae7BvTuC4?...

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'Sinners' Musical Performance | 98th Oscars (2026)

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

This was a lovely tribute to Robert Redford by Barbra Streisand tonight at the Oscars. "Art can LEAD change." 💗

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

GOOD MUSIC. GOOD FUN. GOOD CAUSE. March 23 at 8 p.m., Gershwin Theatre, NYC BROADWAY BACKWARDS. Proceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the LGBT Community Center of New York. playbill.com/article/aria...

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Ariana DeBose, Len Cariou, Leslie Uggams, More Join Lineup for 2026 Broadway Backwards Concert

Broadway favorites will reinterpret iconic songs from the musical theatre through a queer lens to benefit Broadway Cares and The Center.

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

My deepest condolences go to Eric Dane's family and loved ones. I had the great pleasure of working with Eric on a movie called THE RAVINE. He was a sweetheart as a co-worker and person. His last words to his daughters epitomize his courage and inner beauty. Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEMp...

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

An entire generation of great freedom fighters are leaving us one by one. Now a new generation must step up as our inspirational northstars. Rest in peace and power Reverend Jackson and all who have passed before you. You will live on in our hearts and minds and by the good works you contributed. 💞

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Nothing beats sharing moments with all the loves of my life - Danielle, Grahame, and Justice. Love you all to the moon and back. 💖💞

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

For those who may not have seen the Super Bowl Halftime Show, or would like to see it again, here is the full Bad Bunny production. It's about the American Dream, no matter the language. Brava on the universal celebration of life, community, determination, hope, and love. youtu.be/G6FuWd4wNd8?...

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Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I can't think of a better way to kick off #BlackHistoryMonth than to watch the inspiring documentary of a brilliant First Lady, Michelle Obama. #Becoming on @netflix.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=wePN...

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Becoming | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

can't imagine them not being here anymore. My condolences to her family, friends, fans, and the multitude of artists who shared the stage and screen with her, creating a legacy that will delight us forever.

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

breathing, and ultimately endearing characters. She existed in the rarified air of our greatest comic geniuses. I was shocked to hear of her passing. There are some larger-than-life individuals we just think will always be with us. They are so much a part of our culture and our lives that we

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

were uniquely her own. Beetlejuice, Home Alone 1 and 2, Waiting for Guffman, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, The Studio. All are works that benefited greatly from her combination of wit, whimsy, otherworldliness, buffoonery, and TRUTH. She didn't settle for caricature. She created real, living,

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

underneath. And she was such an amazing improvisational actor because she was also an award-winning WRITER. For many, she became a beloved household name because of her indelible performances as Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek. But as far back as SCTV, she created rich and hilarious persona that

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Been thinking all day about the brilliance that was Catherine O'Hara. What distinguishes her as such a great comedian is that she was a great ACTRESS. Whether she was speaking as the central character of a scene or listening silently and reacting, she ALWAYS layered the comedy with the pathos

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We all protest in our own ways. I commend Bruce for bravely using his powerful voice and public platform to reach people who might not otherwise hear the message.

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

brutally beaten, shot, and killed on the streets and in the neighborhoods of our communities. When agents are heard saying, "Cool, it's just like Call of Duty," after riddling the body of an innocent young man with 10 rounds, action MUST be taken to stop them from ever doing such a thing again.

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve while he was engaged in the harmless act of celebrating. Violence is never the answer. We MUST be able to distinguish between the fake blood and bullets we see in video games and on the screen and the very real, heart-wrenching realities of people being

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

and Kendrick Lamar's powerful FREEDOM, THE STREETS OF MINNEAPOLIS will forever stir us to rise up against the inhumanity and tyranny of this administration's ICE and CBP while it also commemorates the lives of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. I would add, please also remember Keith Porter, who was killed

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

When words fail, we turn to artists to express our feelings for us. Thank you to @brucespringsteen.net for always having the courage to speak truth to power. Like the Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young anthem OHIO, the Sam Cooke plea of hope A CHANGE IS GONNA COME, and Beyonce youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Are you following the Walk for Peace? Buddhist Monks are walking from TX to DC to "raise awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion in America." Crowds join them as they travel. What a simple yet elegant way to bring people together! 💞 #walkforpeace

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a year of health, happiness, peace and HOPE. Much love to all. 💞🌠 youtu.be/Wg6ZiE4kURI?...

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Wishing You A Happy New Year

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Even, and maybe especially, in difficult times, we need a little holiday joy. Wishing you, your friends and family all the love, hope and peace the season can bring. Let this classic Jerry Herman song sung by the glorious Angela Lansbury lift your heart and spirits. 💞🎄🌠🎁🥁💖 youtu.be/St7mQWwmo70?...

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Angela Lansbury - We Need A Little Christmas (from the Broadway musical MAME)

YouTube video by CBEntr

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

WHO ENJOYED IT MORE? Danielle, Kassidy, me or Grahame? I think Grahame. DisneyWorld and EPCOT bring out the little kid in everyone. 🥰 One more reading tonight of the Story of Christmas during the Candlelight Processional, then it's home for the holidays. 🎄🎁💖

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Get ready for FALLOUT Season 2, premiering on Prime Video Dec. 17. Maybe binge Season 1 again first to refresh your memory. Buckle up and watch the trailer, just maybe not while you're eating. 😳 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TsP...

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Fallout – Season Two Teaser Trailer | Prime Video

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Leslie Uggams @leslieuggams.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Let the games begin - again! Season 2 of FALLOUT premieres on @primevideo Dec. 17. And Betty's back drumming up more drama in the Vault.😃

Poster of Season 2 of FALLOUT with characters Lucy and the Ghoul in the desert.

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