NEW YORK — It's official: After weeks of speculation, Jay-Z and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have joined the producing team of the Broadway musical “Fela!” (feh-LAH')

Jay-Z told The Associated Press last month that he might be getting involved in the show, an Afrobeat musical about the life of Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (ah-knee-coo-LAH'-po coo-TEE'). Now producers say he and the Smiths are in, though there's no word on how much of a financial investment the three have made in the show.

“Fela!” is now in previews at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre and opens next Monday. It's directed and choreographed by Bill T. Jones.

http://www.accessatlanta.com/celebrities-tv/jay…

I keep on saying this….

remember the time when we had to suffer through how Edwards should be the choice because…

' he was the SAFE WHITE MALE SOUTHERN CANDIDATE'.

Edwards couldn't help Kerry win any southern states in 2004, and Kerry is white, but he was going to help a black dude named Barack Hussein Obama win in the south in 2008, talk about delusional.

+U.S. first lady Michelle Obama arrives in the library at South High School to meet with students in Denver, Colorado, November 16, 2009.

+First Lady Michelle Obama receives applause from students after arriving to South High School on November 16, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. She planned to share personal stories, discuss her career and answer student questions during the visit. The trip was part of the White House leadership and mentoring initiative, designed put students in touch with older students and adults who can serve as their mentors.

+DENVER – NOVEMBER 16: First Lady Michelle Obama speaks with students at South High School on November 16, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. She planned to share personal stories, discuss her career and answer student questions during the visit. The trip was part of the White House leadership and mentoring initiative, designed to put students in touch with older people who can serve as their mentors.<?a>

+U.S. first lady Michelle Obama answers questions from students at South High School, including student body president Linda Jimenez (R), in Denver, Colorado November 16, 2009.

THE MANY LOVELY FACES OF OUR FIRST LADY! :>)

+U.S. first lady Michelle Obama greets students at South Hugh School in Denver, Colorado November 16, 2009.

+U.S. first lady Michelle Obama talks to others at her table at a Girls Mentoring Luncheon at the Governor's Mansion in Denver, Colorado November 16, 2009.

+U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks at a Girls Mentoring Luncheon at the Governor's Mansion in Denver, Colorado November 16, 2009.

+U.S. first lady Michelle Obama applauds before speaking at a Girls Mentoring Luncheon at the Governor's Mansion in Denver, Colorado November 16, 2009.

+First Lady Michelle Obama speaks with students at South High School while student body president and junior ROTC member Linda Jimenez, 17 (R) looks on November 16, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.

+U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks at a Girls Mentoring Luncheon at the Governor's Mansion in Denver, Colorado November 16, 2009.

+First Lady Michelle Obama talks to students about mentoring in the library at South High School in Denver, Colo. , Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. From left are, Hamza Aftah, Kellyn Craig, Michelle Obama, Linda Jimenez and Carlos Guillen.

1. AxelFoley – - -get your PAPER – R-E-A-D-Y!! :>)

2. I'm LOVIN' her EYEBROWS! :>)

3. First Lady – - U! JUST! WEAR! YOUR! BELT!! :>)

Annnnnnnnn, SHE SPEAKS!! :>)

+FIRST LADY SPEAKS ON MENTORING in DENVER, COLORADO 11-16-09

ENJOY!! :>)

Don't even get me started w/ that vitriol that came out of Elizabeth's mouth about the presidential candidates having no way to compete against the *black guy*. Jeez, Louise. And I really take offense to Elizabeth doubting that Obama really had a health care agenda.

Just another day in their world.

In the thick of the Democratic presidential primary, a top operative offered up John Edwards' withdrawal from the race and endorsement – on the condition the person he endorsed would offer him a spot on the ticket.

David Plouffe details the deal that “a senior Edwards” adviser” tried to ink before the South Carolina primary, spilling the beans in his book “The Audacity To Win.”

Plouffe, then campaign manager for Barack Obama, was worried after the New Hampshire loss and polls tightening in South Carolina.

He said that the rival Edwards camp was in trouble and wanted to make a move with either Obama or Hillary Clinton while Edwards was “at a point of maximum leverage.”

In this portion of the book, Plouffe hedges a bit, saying he's not sure Edwards was aware of the effort's specificity.

But he also has direct quotes, suggesting he documented the conversation.

Read the excerpt after the jump.

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/plou…

-There is no truth to the rumor that Edwards said:

“And to seal the deal…I know this hot babe…”