Ted “The Voice” Williams: ‘I’m More Appreciative Now’
Emotional Ted Williams Tells “Early Show” He’s Reuniting with Mom for First Time in Years
Ted Williams, the 53-year-old homeless panhandler who was literally plucked from obscurity on the side of a highway, is now an Internet sensation. A reporter for a Columbus newspaper uploaded a video of Williams’ gifted baritone voice to YouTube which went viral, garnering over 4 million views.
The New York Post quotes Williams as exclaiming on local radio station WNCI, “The Cleveland Cavaliers just offered me a full-time job and a house! A house! A house!”
And he cried as he told CBS “Early Show” co-anchors Erica Hill and Chris Wragge:
“I’m gonna be going to New York, hopefully this afternoon… I apologize. I’m getting a little emotional. I haven’t seen my mom in a great deal of time. She doesn’t believe (what’s been happening to me). She’s 92. She lives in Brooklyn. I was born and raised in Brooklyn. … One of my biggest prayers that I sent out was that she would live long enough for me to see me rebound or whatever, and I guess God kept her around and kept my pipes around to maybe just have one more shot that I would be able to say, ‘Mom, I did do it before,’ — I might pass away before her or whatever, but my dad didn’t get a chance to see this. But God is good.”
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Homeless Man With ‘Golden Voice’ Offered a Job On Radio
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A homeless man with a “golden voice” was offered a job with a local radio station in Columbus, Ohio after a viral video garnered over 4 million hits on YouTube in 2 days.
Ted Williams was soliciting money by the side of Interstate 71 in Columbus, Ohio, when a reporter from the Columbus Dispatch spotted his sign advertising his “god given gift” of a golden voice.
The reporter uploaded a video he made on his cell phone of Wiliams speaking, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Let’s hope Mr. Williams doesn’t end up back on the side of the highway when the pressures of fame overwhelms him.
Update:
According to ESPN.com, the Cleveland Cavaliers reached out to Mr. Williams today to offer him a position at the Quicken Loans Arena.
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Celebs Out & About: Ciara, Halle Berry, La La Vazquez, Shawn & Marlon Wayans
Singer Ciara was seen shopping for trinkets at Saks Fifth Avenue in Miami yesterday. She was accompanied by her cutie pie dogs, Tyson and Georgia.
Later, she sat courtside with a beautiful babe during the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat game in the American Airlines Arena. It’s no secret that CC isn’t dating anyone at the moment. We would love to see her and Keri Hilson get together — to record a song, that is. Get your minds out of the gutter.
Comedic brothers Marlon, right, and Shawn Wayans spent a relaxing day at the beach with male friends at Punta del Este in Uruguay yesterday.
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Celeb Style: Lindsay Lohan
Actress Lindsay Lohan, 24, was seen entering the Equinox fitness center in West Hollywood yesterday. LiLo was wearing a black Nike jogging suit, a cute Burberry studded cashmere check scarf ($695) and a black Burberry studded leather Knight handbag ($2,195).
Never in a hundred million years would I drop $695 on a scarf. But then I’m not ballin’ like LIndsay, who recently moved into a $7,100 a month luxury Venice Beach condo after leaving drug rehab. Speaking of which, if you recall yesterday I told you that Lindsay’s ex-girlfriend, DJ Samantha Ronson, is not too happy that Lindsay moved right next door to her.
Lindsay is now telling friends that she had no idea Ronson lived next door. LiLo said she knew the moody DJ lived “somewhere in Venice Beach” but she didn’t know where.
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Video: Keri Hilson Performs Live on Dave Letterman
Singer Keri Hilson, 28, appeared live on the ‘Late Show With Dave Letterman’ yesterday where she performed her hit single “Pretty Girl Rock.” off her sophomore album, No Boys Allowed. Keri and her backup singers were dressed up as the ultimate Pretty Girls of the 60s – Diana Ross & The Supremes. Isn’t she gorgeous?
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Shaq and Hoopz: ‘Let’s pretend we’re still in love’
Rumors were swirling that Boston Celtics star center Shaquille O’Neal and his reality TV personality girlfriend, Hoopz, had called it quits. But the two shared a kiss outside the NY studios where they taped an appearance on ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ yesterday. I’m happy for them. These two people are totally wrong for each other, yet they still find a way to make love work. It’s a beautiful thing!
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Ice Cube’s Comedy ARE WE THERE YET Features Familiar Faces
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TBS’s hit comedy ARE WE THERE YET? returns with new episodes beginning Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 10 and 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT).. The series stars Terry Crews (Everybody Hates Chris) and Essence Atkins (Half and Half) as a newlywed couple whose blended family faces the challenges of everyday life. Brand new episodes will feature an extraordinary roster of guest stars to keep the comedy sizzling all winter long.
ARE WE THERE YET? Guest stars include comedian and actor Charlie Murphy (Night at the Museum, The Boondocks), who plays the ex-husband of Atkins’ character, Suzanne, in the season opener on Jan. 5; recording artist and actress Sandy “Pepa” Denton (of Rap Duo Salt ‘n’ Pepa), as the new field producer for Terry Crews’ sportscaster character, Nick, on Jan. 12; improv star and television host Wayne Brady (The Wayne Brady Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?) as an ad man from Nic’s job who encourages the family to send the children to private school on Jan. 26; and model/actress Toccara Jones (America’s Next Top Model, The Tyra Banks Show) as an over-the-top cousin of Suzanne’s best friend on Jan. 26.
In episodes slated for February and March, comedian Sinbad (Cosby, Resurrection Blvd.) will play a small claims court judge working out an issue between Nick and Suzanne; David Rasche (Ugly Betty, Rubicon) will guest-star as a weatherman with eyes for Suzanne’s mother; former NFL defensive end Michael Strahan will play a bouncer who gives Nick a hard time; boxer Laila Ali will portray herself. Also appearing will be recording artist Chubb Rock.
After a tremendously successful first season this past summer, ARE WE THERE YET? ranks as basic cable’s #1 sitcom of the year among adults 18-49. It also ranks as television’s #1 scripted series for the year among African-American adults 18-34 and 18-49. Co-starring in the series are Teala Dunn, Coy Stewart and Keesha Sharp (Girlfriends), with recurring characters played by comedian Christian Finnegan, veteran actress Telma Hopkins and special guest star Ice Cube, who also serves as an executive producer.
In addition, actor Alfonso Riberio (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) directed 6 out of 12 of the new episodes airing Wednesday 1/5 through Wednesday 2/9.
