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© Provided by TIME Inc. With a father like jazz legend Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole was always going to have an extraordinary life. The nine-time Grammy-award-winning singer, who died on Thursday at 65 due to complications from ongoing health issues, had a life of extreme ups and downs, from decades-long battles with addiction to chart-topping success. One of five children, Cole grew up singing songs with her father in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of Los Angeles, Hancock Park. In her autobiography, Angel on My Shoulder , she describes her father singing "gibberish" songs to her and her sibling. "I cherish those memories, and I love the fact that when he was home, he was just being Dad. He really spent what has become known as quality time with us," she wrote. "The flip side of that was that he was gone for weeks, sometimes months, at a time. When you make your living as a singer, you have to go where the gigs are." While she loved t

Open Model Call Location: Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC Type: Modeling Looking for Models of all shapes and sizes for our upcoming projects for calendar shoots, fashion shows, charity events, car/ bike shows,car and bike washes. Projects will take place in the Northern Virginia area. Great networking tool for models just starting out or for models looking to build and expand their current portfolio’s. Must be available to do projects on the weekends. We are looking for modeling in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC area. We are willing to look at models in other areas but please keep in mind shoots will take place in the DMV area. These projects are on-going and we are always looking for Models. Payment: Other City or Location of call: Virginina, Maryland and Washington, DC Please submit to: destinationchangeryderz@outlook.com This casting notice was posted by: Destination Change Ryderz Model Divison Remember where you heard it: B-13 Peer Revi

Seeking Singer/Dancers for 2016 Spring season Location: NEW YORK Type: Singers BUSCH GARDENS ENTERTAINMENT together with BOB CLINE CASTING are seeking vibrant, energetic performers, and musicians for its collection of world-class Spring season productions. Seeking a few triple threat performers, but mostly strong actors/singers and strong dancer/actors. Performers of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend. Award-winning Creative Team members come from Broadway, Hollywood and London’s West End theatres. The highly acclaimed shows have the spirit, energy and production values of mini Broadway musicals. New York City Performer Auditions: PEARL STUDIOS, 500 8TH AVE (bet 36TH-35TH St.), 4th FLOOR, NYC Rm. 409 Tuesday, Jan. 12th– 10:00 am: Female Singers interested in roles listed below. Tuesday, Jan. 12th – 2:00 pm: Male Singers interested in roles listed below. *Musicians who sing: please attend the Tuesday Singer Call and bring your guitar/accordian with you.

Short Film for NFFTY Cut and Run Location: Seattle, WA Type: Film A new mother decides to flee from her abusive partner with her child in tow, braving the elements and him for the chance at a better life. Production is seeking to cast a lead actress who is a woman of color between the ages of 20-40. Auditions will be held by appointment only and will be scheduled with individuals once they have sent in a headshot and short description of themselves. Filming will take only 1 day of shooting on the weekend of January 10th. Please contact the   Director, Kanani Koster, ggoodwin@antioch.edu Please note that this is a non-paid gig. No pay, Transportation and Food will be provided Payment: Non Paid City or Location of call: Seattle, WA Please submit to:  ggoodwin@antioch.edu This casting notice was posted by: Kanani Koster, Director, Cherry Street Films

Disney auditions in 2016 – “Frozen” Stage Show singers and vocalists. Disney Entertainment is is looking for 2 female singers / actresses to star in the parks “ Frozen ”  inspired musical show. The Broadway-caliber, theatrical production is based on the feature film “ Frozen ” and will bring the magical adventure to the stage. Directed by Broadway, world-renowned and award-winning director Lisel Tommy, the show will be performed in the state-of-the-art, indoor, 2000-seat Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure in Los Angeles. The Disney musical which will be performed in California is holding  auditions in the New York City area .  Disney casting directors will be holding open auditions  in early January 2016 for female vocalists to fill the roles of Anna and Elsa. Appointments are not required to audition. Singers / vocalists interested in the roles just need to attend the event to meet with casting directors. Please see all the details below including what talent need t

The 2Pac biopic “ All Eyez on Me ” is in production in the Atlanta area and has a new casting notice out for paid extras. The film’s extras casting directors are seeking many African American locals to work as paid background actors in an upcoming scene set in the 70s. Since the scene is set in the 70s, those wanting to work as extras must have natural looks which do not look modern. The film began production some weeks back and recently  held an open casting call  in hopes of finding locals looking for a chance to work on the movie. According to a recent SlashFilms report,  All Eyez on Me  is being directed by Benny Boom, and Hollywood newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr. has landed the lead role of Tupac Shakur. Shipp announced the casting via his twitter page and posted photos of him on set.  Jamal Woolard will co-star in the Tupac movie as Notorious B.I.G. Work!  #AllEyezOnMe   pic.twitter.com/RQUQs89ZV3 — Demetrius Shipp Jr (@DemetriusShipJR)  December 28, 2015 Shipp is a

Male actors needed for short film (lead and supporting, Non-Union) Location: Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada Type: Film Looking to cast one male lead and one male supporting actor for a short satire. Lead: in their 30s, dark haired Caucasian. Medium athletic build, tough exterior. Tom Hardy-esque meets mob world. Supporting: 45+, large build, tough exterior Shooting in late January/beginning of February, a 12-hour, weekend shoot, in downtown Toronto. Please send a quick e-mail with resume and headshot if interested. Tentative casting call in downtown toronto, location TBA, January 16. Payment: Paid City or Location of call: Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada Please submit to: milica-dodic@hotmail.com by 2016-01-12 This casting notice was posted by: Mili Dodic

The North Rosedale Park Community House will be holding open auditions for their production of the musical  Ain’t Misbehavin’ Ain’t Misbehavin’ Location: Detroit. MI Type: Theater Directed by Trudy Mason. Auditions: Sunday, Jan 3 1-4p; Wed, Jan 6 7-10pm. North Rosedale Park Community House. Audition materials available on request. Be prepared to sing 8-24 bars from show. We can accommodate sheet music, recorded accompaniment or acapella. Everyone should be prepared to move (women, skirt and pumps a plus). Payment: Non Paid City or Location of call: Detroit. MI Please submit to: parkplayersauditions@gmail.com by 2016-01-03 This casting notice was posted by: Archie Lynch, Park Players

HBO’s sports comedy “Ballers” is in production in the Miami area and looking to fill lots of small, extras roles. Dwayne Johnson  stars as Spencer Strasmore, an ex superstar football player who is now looking to get the same type of success in being a financial manager for athletes. The show is  set in sunny Miami  where Strasmore is told to “monetize his friendships,” Spencer quickly gets many young superstars and old veterans on board but figures out money management is not all they need help with.His role in their lives far exceeds money management as he struggles to help them navigate the many traps that come with life as big-time “ ballers .” “ Ballers ” is created by Stephen Levinson (“ Entourage ,” “ Boardwalk Empire “) and is produced by Dwayne Johnson, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Dany Garcia, Rob Weiss and Evan Reilly. The new series aired it’s first episode on June 21, 2015 and is still in production for new episodes. A month after it’s premiere, HBO announced

NOW CASTING Teens & Their Parent(s) For A National TV Show! Location: nationwide Type: Reality TV Teens (between 14-17 years of age) – Do you feel like you have what it takes to make it on your own? Are you being held back living under your parents control? Have you considered a trial emancipation? (e.g. You want to get married, you want to move away to start a business, or your parents just don’t understand you or your unique lifestyle). If this sounds like you, we are looking for participants in a new national television series. Both you and your parent/guardian must be willing to participate. Parents – Are you tired of your teen not appreciating all that you do for them? Do you want to challenge your kids to see what life is really about? If you have a teenager that thinks they can make it on their own and would like to put them through a trial emancipation – we want to hear your story! If interested, please email us at EMANCIPATEMECASTING@gmail.com with your na

AUDITIONS Beauty and the Beast JNR Location: Melbourne, Vic, Australia Type: Theater The brainy and beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life…and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love. Audition Dates Wednesday 13th January 12:00 – 8:00pm Thursday 14th January 12:00 – 8:00pm Dance Audition Saturday 16th January 10:00 -1:00pm Call Back Saturday 16th January 2:30-4:00pm Audition Requirements Prepare 2 contrasting songs of your choice, which highlight your vocal & performance skills. You may be asked to sing only one but have two prepared. Pick songs that suit the style of the show. Songs from Beauty & the Beast are restricted Provide backing tracks only. (C