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August 24, 2005

Hey Folks, This is Taye Diggs


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Comments

Haven't seen any clips or your UPN show 'Kevin Hill'...is that show coming back for another season?

When are you and Idina going to do a song or Cd together?

What's the hardest part about working on a project with your wife?

Posted by: Danielle on 08/24/05 at 09:36 AM

Thanks for the update! Every time I hear your voice, I love it more! I have to say, I had never heard you sing outside of RENT but I recently picked up the original off broadway cast recording of Wild Party and your voice AMAZED me even more than it did in RENT. I loved it when you sang, "Let's daaaaaaance." You and Idina sure are one extremely talented couple with the both of you being SO amazing! Good luck with everything. You seem like a sweet, down to earth person. Thank you for everything.

Posted by: Becky on 08/24/05 at 09:45 AM

Keep on rockin' Taye :D

Posted by: Annie on 08/24/05 at 09:46 AM

Kevin Hill SHOULD come back, I really liked that show but I heard it wasnt, boo ;). Thanks for updating taye, you were great at bryant park/today show. Cant wait for the movie!!

Posted by: Melanie on 08/24/05 at 09:53 AM

You sounded (and looked) amazing on the Today Show. You all seem to have so much love for the fans and we send it right back. Thanks for the blog and feel free to post comments too! : )

Posted by: Caroline on 08/24/05 at 10:17 AM

You always put a smile on my face. Stay true.

- Annie
Yonkers, NY

Posted by: Annie on 08/24/05 at 10:21 AM

What going on with Kevin Hill! Who will get the baby? Last I saw, Idina was trying to take it away! Anyways, great job on RENT! I have to say, I love your movie House on Haunted Hill and Stella! BTW, have you heard the real story of Stella recently. Thats Crazy! You should totally make a sequle to it! Anyways, Thanks Taye!
-Dhiraj

Posted by: Dhiraj Chand on 08/24/05 at 10:40 AM

Taye,
You have an awsome voice and I was so gladI could see you at Bryant Park. You seem way to nice to be playing a character like Benny , but that just means you are an amazing actor. I can't wait to see you in the movie. The movie sounds like it is going to be great and will really make us RENTheads happy. Well, I hope you had a great time making the movie and I will comment back later.
LEX

Posted by: Alexis on 08/24/05 at 10:41 AM

Ah, Taye, this was so good. I'm so glad you're all having so much fun.

Posted by: Melanie on 08/24/05 at 10:55 AM

You are so awesome, Taye! I was thrilled to see you at Bryant Park.

Posted by: Katie on 08/24/05 at 11:01 AM

Thank you so much for updating! We love you guys so much!

Posted by: Kristin on 08/24/05 at 11:16 AM

Omgsh! I Love you Taye Diggs With a Passion (lol) You are THE Cutest thing ever. You and Idina are the Cutest Couple. I think every body would agree. Your so talented. Your so handson. Hehe you make me laugh. I luv ya.

You and Idina Def. have to make a Cd together or Something that would be Amazing. Mauh.

- Annie -

Posted by: Annie on 08/24/05 at 12:22 PM

i hope you got go to back to sleep after the bryant park performance since you had to be up so early! thanks for the update, it was great to hear from you all :)

Posted by: sheira on 08/24/05 at 12:22 PM

I'm so happy you all have the time to post these blogs for us! I love you Taye, Idina is a lucky gal! You were amazing on the Today Show!

xoxo

Posted by: Shannon on 08/24/05 at 12:34 PM

Hi Taye!
You sounded tired, you okay?
Anyway, I'm so excited to see the movie, I have never seen the stage so it will be great to get a visual of it. (I'm a visual person...)

P.S You were really cool in Chicago!

<3 Stephy G

Posted by: Stephy G on 08/24/05 at 12:52 PM

Taye, you're so cool, I watched Kevin Hill all the time. I really like it. You sound great on You'll See from the soundtrack clip. I can't wait to see you in the movie. Best of luck in the future. Se ya!

Posted by: Aria on 08/24/05 at 12:54 PM

Taye you awesome man! keep doin what your doin! :D -LAURENT

Posted by: Laurent on 08/24/05 at 12:55 PM

Taye, did you just say HELLA early?.. Or did I hear that wrong.. lol.. If you did - that's awesome - you got some northern California talk in you!.. haha.. You look great as usual.. Thanks for reading these comments!.. You & the rest of the cast were great on the Today Show & Bryant Park.. Hope to hear more from you soon!

<3

Posted by: xx on 08/24/05 at 01:15 PM

Hey Taye! you are amazing! I watched Brown Sugar the other day b/c it's one of my favorite movies and I was all excited b/c you were in it! I saw a clip of you and Idina doing "As Long As Your Mine" from wicked and I almost started crying because it was so cute! You guys are awesome together and I am soo happy for you...and jealous...haha anyway I'm glad your having a good time making the movie and I cant wait to see it!!!!!!
~Jaimie

Posted by: Jaimie on 08/24/05 at 01:42 PM

You are so adorable, it's not funny. Squee!

Posted by: Bethy on 08/24/05 at 01:52 PM

Awww man, well at least you tried to be at Bryant, abd thats all that matters. Have fun with your show, best wishes, I can't wait to see the movie!

-Katie Lemelin

Posted by: Katie L on 08/24/05 at 02:12 PM

Hi Wilson!
Thank you so much for the entry! I am soooo looking forward to the film! I think I've got all of my friends hooked on Rent now, so I'll be taking them to see it!
Love,
Kaitlin

Posted by: Kaitlin on 08/24/05 at 02:53 PM

Hi Taye!
Thank you so much for the entry! I am soooo looking forward to the film! I think I've got all of my friends hooked on Rent now, so I'll be taking them to see it!
Love,
Kaitlin

Posted by: Kaitlin on 08/24/05 at 02:54 PM

Taye, thanks so much for putting your all into the performances on the Today Show and at Bryant Park even though you were probably completely exhausted! You guys sounded great, and you sound great on the clips from the movie soundtrack. Can't wait to hear more!

--Jenn
Bronx, NY

Posted by: Jenn on 08/24/05 at 02:56 PM

taye, hearing your voice on the clips made me so excited! yours is my favorite male voice in musical theatre/broadway today, so i'm so glad i'll get to hear it again in the movie. take care!

Posted by: rachel on 08/24/05 at 03:04 PM

Taye, a big huge personal thank you for everything you've done. I love you!

Posted by: shady on 08/24/05 at 03:07 PM

Taye - You're awesome! Thanks for this video and your other blog postings - us fans really do appreciate it! I can't wait to see you up on the big screen during the movie! :)

Posted by: Elee on 08/24/05 at 03:08 PM

Taye! You rock, and so does Kevin Hill! Can't wait for the movie.

Posted by: Fizz on 08/24/05 at 03:13 PM

Were you really tired that day? What am I saying? I would be if I woke up really early like you did. Well you're awesome and so is your show Kevin Hill.

Posted by: Carla on 08/24/05 at 03:50 PM

Thanks for taking the time to share! I can't wait for this movie to come out. My friend and I once watched Chicago, but fastforwarded until your parts. And then kept going til you appeared again. You're so cool!! I hope to catch you in A Soldiers Play!

Posted by: Catherine on 08/24/05 at 03:50 PM

Taye,

I absolutely love your voice even more now !! Im really glad you and Idina get to work on this together and am glad you guys are having so much fun :)

Posted by: Elise on 08/24/05 at 05:10 PM

TAYE,

I am so UPSET that UPN'S "KEVIN HILL" did not get picked up for another season :( I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! I AM SOOOO EXCITED about the MOVIE coming out in November!!!! I am DEFINITELY going to see it SOOOO MANY TIMES!!! LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU AND IDINA :)

<3 LINDSEY

Posted by: Lindsey on 08/24/05 at 07:10 PM

Hey Taye,
WOW. I just wanted to say you guys were AMAZING at Bryant Park. I'm so glad I went...and I almost lost it when you saw my little "poster" Me and my friend thought we'd be cool and make a poster that said, "I want a candybar!" and we put little wrappers on it...cause we're that cool. haha. We saw you look at it and laugh. I'm glad you saw it. :p Anyway, hope you're having fun on the road with Idina, and hope to hear from you on another blog soon!

<3 Heather

Posted by: Heather on 08/24/05 at 08:02 PM

Thank you for all your updates, Taye... in fact, that's one of my nicknames, minus the "e". But I want to say we appreciate the hard work you and the rest of the cast have done. You have truly come a long way since "Stella" (I know you ran naked through the "Rent" theater upon landing that great role)... and I'm very proud of you! Thank you for bringing back Benny back to life. You are the best!

Much love and thanks again!

~Taylor~

Posted by: Taylor on 08/24/05 at 08:54 PM

I love you, Taye. You rock my socks in an incredibly sock-rocking way. Woot woot.

Posted by: Lausy M. on 08/24/05 at 10:18 PM

Thank you so much for acknowledging us, here at the blog. We miss seeing you on Wednesday nights!

Posted by: Melissa on 08/25/05 at 08:28 AM

hi,
i dont know why but im kinda intimidated writing a comment, i dont know why.
all i have to say is watching the cast on the taday show brought tears to my eyes..
it was so beautiful..
-love
curry

Posted by: curry on 08/25/05 at 09:24 AM

Hi Taye,
I just listened to the clip of "You'll See", I didn't think it could sound any better than the OBC, but I must say the clip I heard sounded even more amazing! You have such a wonderful voice, I wish we heard more of it in Rent... but I guess that's why I own the Wild Party CD too ;). Thank you so much for all your hard work on this film, I know that it is going to mean so much to so many people and that it's really going to touch the lives of so many people. I absolutley can't wait to see the finished product! :)
Thanks for updating us!
Amanda

Posted by: Amanda on 08/25/05 at 09:41 AM

i loved the performances on the Todays show and Bryant park. Can't wait to see you in the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D :-D

XOXO
Khalehla

Posted by: Khalehla on 08/25/05 at 01:27 PM

Thanks Taye! Lol, you always make me laugh...it was hella early, but you guys were hella good, so it works out =P I absolutely love your voice...it's super crazy awesome. Btw, just thought I'd mention, that I will forever regret not seeing you and Idina together as Elphaba and Fiyero in "Wicked"...anyways thanks and peace back!

Posted by: Alex on 08/25/05 at 02:12 PM

Taye is appearing in A Soldier's Play at Second Stage in New York!!!

Posted by: broadwaychic212 on 08/25/05 at 03:56 PM

Taye, you rock. Thank you so much for updating and doing this movie- you're an amazing actor and singer. Can't wait until the 23th! xoxo Margot

Posted by: Margot on 08/25/05 at 04:31 PM

Glad you had a good time on the Today Show/Bryant Park performances. Like I said before, you and Idina make a great couple. It's so great to see you two working together once again. Anyway, I hope to hear from you on the blogs soon. Lots of luck from me, Jazzy M.

Posted by: Jazzy M on 08/25/05 at 07:17 PM

Taye Diggs- You have such a wonderful career from How Stella got her Groove Back all the way to Rent, and you still are not as well known as you should be and extremely talented. Very sorry about Kevin Hill. But keep doing what you do well.

Posted by: Bob on 08/25/05 at 08:23 PM

You said "hella"! You are too awesome.

You were all fantastic on the Today Show. Can not wait for November 23rd!

By the way, I really like the hat you were wearing in this video.

Posted by: Krista on 08/25/05 at 11:57 PM

When I heard the You'll See clip at first I was like, "Ak! The music is different!" But now I like it. You, Taye, have an amazing voice and I defenitly enjoy listening to you! Thank you.

Posted by: Lauren on 08/26/05 at 12:20 AM

taye,

thank you for signing on to do this project! it just would not be the same without you! but i wanted to say that i admire all that you are and all that you stand for and i wish you nothing but the best! and congrats and best wishes on you and idina! =)

Posted by: bja19 on 08/26/05 at 03:15 AM

Taye, you can dress! Definitely looking good my brother! I'm a big fan and love any opportunity to see you in anything. Thanks for supporting us bloggers!

Stay cool and gorgeous, (as if THAT'S a problem, lol)!

Cassandra

Posted by: Cassandra on 08/26/05 at 03:52 AM

Thanks for your update! You look stunning in your suit!!! NO DAY BUT 11/23/2005!

Posted by: Krista on 08/26/05 at 08:13 AM

Yea, nice work!

Posted by: Dhiraj Chand on 08/26/05 at 09:53 AM

taye i love you so much! you are a total cutie haha! you are amazing! i watch your show kevin hill. and i saw you in one of my absolute favorite movies chicago! you and your wife idina are so cute together!!!! cant wait to see the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lots a love jESSiCA

Posted by: jessica on 08/26/05 at 06:06 PM

Watup pimpin (jk)!! I think you are so talented and diversified and wish you all the luck in your future endeavors. I really liked Kevin Hill and was said to see it go. BTW (completely off topic) you and Ms. Menzel should definitely start creating some little broadway divas. Not only would they be beautiful, but they'd be some of the most talented kids on the block and would definitely give me a run for my money when i break into the business. But i digress. I really had no clue you could sing until i fell in love with rent and it is so cool to have a talented black role model like you. Thanks for the inspiration and memories.

Posted by: Edlyn on 08/26/05 at 07:02 PM

Wilson, you sounded AMAZING at Bryant Park in the SOL solo!!! Great job!
And from the trailors and clips, Today 4 U looks and sounds awesome! Can't wait to see!!!

<3 ya!
Katie

Posted by: Katie on 08/26/05 at 09:13 PM

Hey, u are awsome! (I love ur wife too, lol!)
When I heard that most of the original cast was in the film I was extrememly excited, and I cant wait till it comes out!
-Meg

Posted by: Meg on 08/27/05 at 09:10 AM

Hey Taye!!
Can't wait for Rent to come out! I'm sure it'll be great. Just wanted to say hi from Syracuse University!.. come on u know u wana visit ur old home...hehe... Ur Amazing... Good Luck with upcoming projects! btw... u and Idina are totally adorable!
- Kerri

Posted by: Kerri on 08/27/05 at 12:43 PM

Hey Taye!
Thank you thank you thank you for doing this movie! You were amazing as Benny before and I am so confident that you will do just as well in the movie! You are a great talented singer and I cant wait to see you in the theater!
Lisa

Posted by: Lisa Kipersztok on 08/27/05 at 02:53 PM

Love Love Love you.
Muah.

Posted by: Sarah Taggart on 08/28/05 at 12:04 PM

Hey TAYE!
you're so cool, and cute, and bursting with talent, I'm so greatufl that I had the chance to see you at Bryant Park. I saw you watching Idina while she was singing too- that was so cute! You guys look so sweet together!
Anyway, I'm so glad you're doing the RENT movie-- its such an amazing cast and you are such an asset. Your voice is so clear and nice, and you are funny as hell. I love you so much, you're so fly! I'll be supporting you always.... and i'm sorry Kevin Hill didn't go on for a second season. I watched it every wednesday!
Love,
Samantha

Posted by: Samantha on 08/28/05 at 03:31 PM

Hi Taye! Thank you for posting, it so great when we get to hear from you guys =) I know you posted this a while ago, but I have made extra sure to tell Idina that her arms arent fat ;)
So, I'm glad that you're doing well, and I cannot wait for the movie (obviously) and I KNOW it's going to be even better than the show! I hope that you..have a great day and..yeah. Much love to you!
Beckyy

Posted by: Becky on 08/28/05 at 07:28 PM

I love you Taye Diggs!

Posted by: Stacey on 08/28/05 at 08:10 PM

Hey Taye!
I loved both of the performances at the Today Show and Bryant Park... I love the way you clap! That is one of the first things I noticed when I first saw the teaser trailer, I know that sounds kind of strange... but I thought it was just great. Anyway, I just wanted to drop a note and say thanks to everyone for being so willing to give the RENTheads something to look forward to. I heard that Kevin Hill isn't coming back, which really bums me out... but I know that you are on to greater things. I hope to see you on Broadway later on, so good luck till then!

~Joyce

Posted by: Joyce on 08/29/05 at 09:56 AM

Taye!

Jeez, you're just...great. You're funny, and talented, and...everything! And you and Idina honestly have the cutest relationship in the world! Which I'm sure you already know. Hehe.

I'm dying for November to just be now!!

Love Always and Forever
~Serena~

Posted by: Serena on 08/29/05 at 02:19 PM

Thank you so much for the Update Taye!
you are so funny and you have such a great voice!
All my support and love
Chelsea

Posted by: Chelsea on 08/29/05 at 03:43 PM

taye, i laugh every time i see you, because you're just so wonderfully YOU. so cool, so laid-back, so awesome. short and sweet and to the point. i wish you all the best! xoxo

Posted by: miryam on 08/29/05 at 10:21 PM

Kevin Hill isn't coming back.

By the way, I cried. That was the saddest ending to any TV series I have ever seen what is up with UPN they shouldn't have made me cry like that! That was so depressing. I was having a good day too, looking forward to that

Taye you seem tired. But then again, who wouldn't be?

Have fun with the movie and everything else that you're up to lately, and good luck with everything!

Posted by: Megan on 08/29/05 at 11:45 PM

You're a cutie!!! We love you ahhhh!! We want to see the movie so bad!!

Posted by: Rentheads on 08/30/05 at 11:20 AM

And I forgot to say again that I think you're a wonderful talent and gorgeous.

Much luck, love and happiness

Cassandra

Posted by: Cassandra on 08/30/05 at 11:21 PM

I loved you when you came to Venus Williams' match <3
Okay so I turned on the TV and heard "...Taye Diggs is here...[blahblah]" and then I was like I KNEW I SHOULD'VE WATCHED THIS ONE.
Apologies if I heard wrong and mixed you up with Faye Jiggs.
<3natalie

Posted by: Natalie on 09/02/05 at 06:00 PM

I'm late, I'm slow, I'm behind. Forgive me. Taye...you rock. You're cool, pretty, all of the other things people above have said. But I have bigger fish to fry here.

What ever happened to that movie you did (or were supposed to do) about 1950s South African apartheid??? I think it was called Drum. None of my video stores have heard of it (not even the independent place that's heard of everything). Was it in the theater? Did it come to dvd? This movie seems to exist only in the world of rumor, kind of like Atlantis, and I need someone to set the record straight so I can move on.

Oh, and RENT? Seriously, I couldn't be more excited for a movie to come out. I'll be going the first day.

M

Posted by: M on 09/02/05 at 09:28 PM

I'm from Rochester, NY and I love Rent! I saw it 4 years ago when I was 12 and the tour came to Rochester and it was amazing! I'm so exited for this movie it's indescribable!!

Posted by: MK on 09/11/05 at 02:25 PM

hey taye,

i just wanna say that i think u r hot,handsome,and just damn georgous and i can't wait to see u in the rent film, i didn't see the actual show beacuse i was 9 at the time and now i'm 18 and i can't wait to see the movie.
it's so good to hear your beautiful,silky,smooth,most incredible voice that is why i own the wild party cd and u sound amazing and sexy!!

anyways, u and idina should make an album together maybe a christmas album, i don't know...i just know u should do more singing cuz i get goosbumps..

OH YEAH,and about the movie (again) i can't wait to see it.

good luck from me,Tatiana

PS u and idina make a cute couple i love u guys, u guys RULE!!!

Posted by: Tatiana on 09/12/05 at 01:29 PM

Dear Taye,
I love Kevin Hill! I cried when the baby got taken away! You are an amazing actor and I LOVE U! I love your part and you do it so well! Keep at it!!!!

x0x0 - PS I LOVE U!!!!

Posted by: Elisabeth on 09/17/05 at 08:41 AM

I have a question, for taye.
when u were singing in the band i wonder did u play any instruments if u did what was it and if not what instruments would u like to play??

this is proberly going to take a long time u to respond but that's ok i'm very patient.

btw! you are georgous can't wait for the movie!!!

Posted by: Tatiana on 09/17/05 at 03:29 PM

TAYE!!! hehe i am sooo excited to see this movie! and you are looking hott as usual! hehe thank you for keeping us rentheads involved!!

much love,

Jackiie

Posted by: Jackiie F on 11/04/05 at 04:48 PM

I love revisiting old video blogs. You are so hilarious! I love the way you look around to make sure before you give your opinions on your outfit. Did you get in trouble for saying that? haha, I hope you got a candy bar. I would have gotten one for you, haha.

<3 Joyce

Posted by: Joyce on 12/06/05 at 02:16 PM

hey taye, um... guess wut? my father Mr. Runnels, was your voice instructer.. YAY, i am his daughter.. u were amazing, and i saw it 13 times in the movie theartres and cried everytime, hehe, well anyways, it was great for my dad to c u up there, makin it big, :)

<3 always
sam (#1 fan)

Posted by: sammee on 01/14/06 at 03:57 PM


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