Celebrity Extra: Tina Fey
By Dana Jackson
Q: Is Tina Fey working on any new shows? Did the one about the mayor get canceled? I really loved "30 Rock," and I'm hoping she'll do a reboot of it someday. -- S.L.
A:It was recently announced that Fey and her former "Saturday Night Live" Weekend Update co-anchor, Amy Poehler, will be going on a comedy tour together. Since they are very busy women, they only have time for four cities, at least for now. According to Deadline.com, they'll kick it off with their first performance on April 29 in Washington, D.C., then on to the improv capital of the world, Chicago, on May 29. From there, Fey and Poehler will appear at Boston's MGM Music Hall at Fenway on June 9 and will cap off their tour in Atlantic City's Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on June 10.
The Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour is calling itself a celebration of "thirty years of friendship with an evening of jokes, iconic stories and conversational entertainment." Another pair of comedy legends, Steve Martin and Martin Short (who star in Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building"), did a similar stage tour last year. Incidentally, Fey had a recurring role on their series as well.
There aren't any plans for a "30 Rock" reunion, which would prove especially difficult given star Alec Baldwin's recent legal troubles. Her most recent creation, "Mr. Mayor," starring Ted Danson, was canceled after two seasons. Despite recently striking out, I'm sure it won't be long before Fey hits another creative home run.
Tina Fey. Photo Credit: Depositphotos
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Q: When does the new season of "The Masked Singer" begin? I usually catch it midway through, and I want to watch it from the beginning this time. -- L.A.
A: Season nine of the hit singing competition show began on Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox. Hopefully, you caught the commercials during the Super Bowl and don't miss any episodes, but if you do, you can catch encore episodes via OnDemand, FOX NOW, Hulu and Tubi.
According to "Entertainment Weekly," this season's theme nights include Abba Night, DC Superhero Night and '80s Night. Returning panelists include Ken Jeong, Nicole Scherzinger, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Robin Thicke. Also, expect some star cameos.
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Q: I read a rumor that Sheryl Lee Ralph didn't really sing at the Super Bowl -- that she lip-synced instead. Doesn't she have a fantastic voice? -- U.J.
A:Yes, long before she won an Emmy for her comedy chops in the sitcom "Abbott Elementary," Sheryl Lee Ralph was nominated for a Tony Award for her powerful vocals in Broadway's "Dreamgirls." After she wowed ticketholders at the Super Bowl with her rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," viewers at home wondered if she lip-synced the lyrics instead of singing live. The following day, Ralph neither confirmed nor denied, telling "The Hollywood Reporter," "Does it matter? ... No. Thank you."
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