Sister Act 2 celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, and the bonds between its cast are stronger than ever. On the latest episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg reunited with the original choir from the film for a special celebratory performance of “Oh Happy Day” and “Joyful, Joyful.”
Ryan Toby, the actor who played Ahmal in the 1993 film, returned for the performance, as did Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Monica Calhoun, Alex Martin, David Kater, Frank Odell Howard, Dionna Nichelle, Jermaine Montell, Tanya Trotter, DeeDee Magno Hall, Ashley Thompson,...
Ryan Toby, the actor who played Ahmal in the 1993 film, returned for the performance, as did Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Monica Calhoun, Alex Martin, David Kater, Frank Odell Howard, Dionna Nichelle, Jermaine Montell, Tanya Trotter, DeeDee Magno Hall, Ashley Thompson,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
No, Whoopi Goldberg hasn’t left The View to pursue life as a nun. It’s the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, and Goldberg shared something special with The View audience members by reuniting adult and kid cast members of the musical sequel’s ensemble for a spirited performance. For the musical number, Goldberg dressed in full nun attire, reprising her iconic role as Sister Mary Clarence from the delightful crime comedy franchise. With primary members of the original cast, including Kathy Najimy and Ryan Toby, with The War and Treaty singer Tanya Trotter taking the part of Lauryn Hill, the choir performed ‘Oh Happy Day’ and ‘Joyful, Joyful’ from the beloved film. The performance brought Goldberg to tears as the choir concluded their version of ‘Joyful, Joyful.’
Reuniting alongside Toby and Najimy were cast members Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Monica Calhoun, Alex Martin,...
Reuniting alongside Toby and Najimy were cast members Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Monica Calhoun, Alex Martin,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Whoopi Goldberg celebrated the 30th anniversary of “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit” by reuniting the movie’s cast on “The View” — and not just her adult co-stars like Kathy Najimy. Goldberg gathered many of the kid actors who made up the choir in the movie and recreated the scene in which her character, Sister Mary Clarence, conducts them in a soulful rendition of “Oh Happy Day.”
Lead vocalist Ryan Toby, who played the young Ahmal in the movie, returned to sing “Oh Happy Day” with Goldberg 30 years later. The co-stars also sang “Joyful, Joyful” from the film, with The War and Treaty singer Tanya Trotter taking over vocals from Lauryn Hill, who did not participate in the reunion. Hill’s role as the talented choir singer Rita Louise Watson served as a breakthrough for her. Goldberg broke down in tears after the “Joyful, Joyful” reunion performance.
Joining Toby...
Lead vocalist Ryan Toby, who played the young Ahmal in the movie, returned to sing “Oh Happy Day” with Goldberg 30 years later. The co-stars also sang “Joyful, Joyful” from the film, with The War and Treaty singer Tanya Trotter taking over vocals from Lauryn Hill, who did not participate in the reunion. Hill’s role as the talented choir singer Rita Louise Watson served as a breakthrough for her. Goldberg broke down in tears after the “Joyful, Joyful” reunion performance.
Joining Toby...
- 6/5/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Oh, happy day! Whoopi Goldberg and The View celebrated the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Wednesday by reuniting the show’s co-host with some of her former co-stars — which included a vibrant performance of the film’s breakout track “Joyful, Joyful.”
To start, Kathy Najimy (Sister Mary Patrick), Wendy Makenna (Sister Mary Robert), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Florence Watson), music supervisor Marc Shaiman and music producer Mervyn Warren sat in studio to discuss the time that’s passed since the sequel’s release and why the movie still feels so special.
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To start, Kathy Najimy (Sister Mary Patrick), Wendy Makenna (Sister Mary Robert), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Florence Watson), music supervisor Marc Shaiman and music producer Mervyn Warren sat in studio to discuss the time that’s passed since the sequel’s release and why the movie still feels so special.
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- 6/5/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Whoopi Goldberg has been discussing different things she reveals in her upcoming memoir, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me. During a recent conversation about her book, she revealed that she believes her daughter got pregnant at the age of 15 “as revenge.” Continue reading to see why Whoopi feels this way and how their relationship has blossomed over the years.
Whoopi Goldberg’s Marriage & Heroin Addiction
Alvin Martin and Whoopi Goldberg got married and had their daughter, Alex, in the 1970s. They were married from 1973 until 1979. Whoopi met Alvin when she was in drug counseling in New York City.
At the time, she had gotten hooked on heroin. She dropped out of school, she was homeless, and she was addicted to drugs. Alvin was her drug counselor.
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“I was a child of the ’60s so I ingested as many mind-altering substances as I could,...
Whoopi Goldberg’s Marriage & Heroin Addiction
Alvin Martin and Whoopi Goldberg got married and had their daughter, Alex, in the 1970s. They were married from 1973 until 1979. Whoopi met Alvin when she was in drug counseling in New York City.
At the time, she had gotten hooked on heroin. She dropped out of school, she was homeless, and she was addicted to drugs. Alvin was her drug counselor.
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“I was a child of the ’60s so I ingested as many mind-altering substances as I could,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Stars: Michael Smiley, Dominic Coleman, Spencer Brown, James Lance, Sophie Colquhoun | Written by Rutger Andrée Wiltens, Alex Martin | Directed by Daniel Wilson
Tales of musicians who sold their soul for fame are common enough, Crossroads, Trick or Treat, Dark Roads 79 and The 27 Club are just a few examples. The Devil Went Down to Islington is a little different, however. It tells the tale of a music teacher who makes a Faustian bargain while drunk, only to panic when he realizes what he’s done.
It actually opens like a bizarre action film with Father Crowley using switchblade crosses to fight a pair of masked figures who are attacking a panicked man. He defeats them, but in the end Satan claims another soul.
John Robertson Has had a morning from hell, and he hasn’t even sold his soul yet. He fails to save his cat from the garbage truck, then an Ofsted inspector shows up,...
Tales of musicians who sold their soul for fame are common enough, Crossroads, Trick or Treat, Dark Roads 79 and The 27 Club are just a few examples. The Devil Went Down to Islington is a little different, however. It tells the tale of a music teacher who makes a Faustian bargain while drunk, only to panic when he realizes what he’s done.
It actually opens like a bizarre action film with Father Crowley using switchblade crosses to fight a pair of masked figures who are attacking a panicked man. He defeats them, but in the end Satan claims another soul.
John Robertson Has had a morning from hell, and he hasn’t even sold his soul yet. He fails to save his cat from the garbage truck, then an Ofsted inspector shows up,...
- 11/24/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Sosie Bacon may only be 21, but she has a lot going for her. On top of being 2014's Miss Golden Globe, through her father Kevin Bacon, she is connected to nearly everyone in Hollywood - including every other previous Miss Golden Globe, most of whom are also the daughters (or sons) of industry power players. And while some have a connection through their famous parents, others, such as Laura Dern (who happens to have famous parents), are also connected through their own work. Don't believe us? Here's how you get from young Ms. Bacon to all of her famous predecessors,...
- 1/11/2014
- by Nate Jones
- PEOPLE.com
Whoopi Goldberg celebrated her daughter's marriage by jetting to Las Vegas to watch her renew her vows last month.
The Ghost actress' daughter Alex Martin walked down the aisle with husband Bernard Dean for a second time on 15 October, according to People.com.
The 37 year old and her partner held the renewal ceremony in Las Vegas, and Goldberg, her three grandchildren and the couple's close friends were there to help celebrate.
Martin is Goldberg's daughter with her first husband, Alvin Martin.
The Ghost actress' daughter Alex Martin walked down the aisle with husband Bernard Dean for a second time on 15 October, according to People.com.
The 37 year old and her partner held the renewal ceremony in Las Vegas, and Goldberg, her three grandchildren and the couple's close friends were there to help celebrate.
Martin is Goldberg's daughter with her first husband, Alvin Martin.
- 11/3/2011
- WENN
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