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For the past 20 years, American audiences have come to accept the notion that a singer can emerge from obscurity to stardom through that now-ubiquitous vehicle, the reality show. What many might not realize is that a familiar artist who continues to perform today broke out via what we’d now call a reality show 40 years ago. She went on to become a huge pop star in the 1980s and 1990s and continued on into film, TV, Broadway, Vegas residencies, and more. That star is Sheena Easton. Here’s how one audition and a journey of filmed uncertainty led to a career that’s lasted four decades and counting.
Apr 21, 2021
1. Michael Jackson Wanted Bad To Be A Duet With Prince
Once Prince heard the lyrics of Bad, he was seriously not a fan of the opening line of the song, “Your butt is mine.” His response to the Thriller singer was, “Who’s singing that to whom? Because you sure ain’t singing that to me and I sure ain’t singing that to you.”
2. His Wife Was Not Allowed to Call Him First
For his entire relationship with
Mayte Garcia, she was not allowed to call him, only he could call her.
3. He Docked Wages if His Backup Dancers Weren t in Shape
Apr 21, 2021
1. Michael Jackson Wanted Bad To Be A Duet With Prince
Once Prince heard the lyrics of Bad, he was seriously not a fan of the opening line of the song, “Your butt is mine.” His response to the Thriller singer was, “Who’s singing that to whom? Because you sure ain’t singing that to me and I sure ain’t singing that to you.”
2. His Wife Was Not Allowed to Call Him First
For his entire relationship with
Mayte Garcia, she was not allowed to call him, only he could call her.
3. He Docked Wages if His Backup Dancers Weren t in Shape
Apr 21, 2021
1. Michael Jackson Wanted Bad To Be A Duet With Prince
Once Prince heard the lyrics of Bad, he was seriously not a fan of the opening line of the song, “Your butt is mine.” His response to the Thriller singer was, “Who’s singing that to whom? Because you sure ain’t singing that to me and I sure ain’t singing that to you.”
2. His Wife Was Not Allowed to Call Him First
For his entire relationship with
Mayte Garcia, she was not allowed to call him, only he could call her.
3. He Docked Wages if His Backup Dancers Weren t in Shape