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Lauren Chapman, a West Bloomfield Middle School alumni, visited the school on Dec. 14, and spoke with students in the 7th- and 8th-grade musical theater class where it all began for her.

She shared how shows develop, and the difference between joining an existing cast as she did with Kinky Boots, and being part of building a show through workshops and out-of-town tryouts before bringing it to Broadway as she did with the Disney musical, “Frozen.”

Chapman attended West Bloomfield (formerly Abbott) Middle School from 2003-2005. She also attended West Bloomfield High School and went to Interlochen Center for the Arts her senior year.

In 2017 Lauren…

LIVE alum Ryan Seacrest has shown up on another daytime talk show.

He revealed to the hosts how he is preparing for his upcoming Wheel of Fortune gig.

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Ryan appeared on Good Morning America on Monday to talk about American Idol, Wheel of Fortune, and more.

He said that he couldn’t believe he was going to be the new host of WOF after Pat Sajak retires next year.

“How much fun is it going to be to give away all that money?” George Stephanopoulos asked.

“That’s the best part,” the Idol host revealed. “I mean Pat is a legend, but to come in there and…

From winning the mirrorball trophy to now co-hosting “Dancing With the Stars,” the show announced that Julianne Hough will take over for Tyra Banks as the newest co-host via Instagram. The Season 32 shake-up is sure to bring new excitement to the ballroom, as Hough is eager to step into the role.

The “DWTS” alum shared with Variety, “It is such an honor to be rejoining ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as co-host. The show holds such a special place in my heart from the many years and different roles I have had the privilege of being a part of.” Avid viewers of “DWTS” are already familiar with Hough, as she was formerly a professional dancer and judge on the competition series. However, this time she’s making her return as a host and couldn’t be more ecstatic about her…