The Cheesy Promo Photos for The Wiz Live! Are Here

In typical musical fashion, these promo photos for the upcoming live remake of The Wiz contain impressive levels of cheesiness and enthusiasm.
The Wiz Has Found Its Dorothy; Please Stop Emailing Me
It is now official that 18-year-old Shanice Williams will play the role of Dorothy in NBC’s live musical, as announced on the Today show on Wednesday.
Beyoncé Might Join The Wiz
NBC’s live musical The Wiz is reportedly looking to cast Beyoncé in the role of Glinda the Good Witch.
The Wiz Live! Is Holding Open Auditions for the Role of Dorothy
The Wiz Live! is coming to NBC in December and you (or someone you know) could be the next Dorothy. EASE ON DOWN.
The Wiz Is Coming to NBC As a Live Musical... Yay?
Since everyone tuned in to hate-watch Peter Pan, let's do this again, shall we? Next up, NBC has reportedly obtained the rights to The Wiz.
Do We Really Need Drew Barrymore's Wizard Of Oz Reboot?
Like celebrity fragrances and cockroaches, there is apparently a ceaseless clamor for ever-more remakes of the Wizard of Oz. We'd no idea! And Drew Barrymore is the latest to tackle L. Frank Baum's ode to the Gold Standard.
Wiz Kids
Michael Jackson rumor of the hour: The King of Pop wanted Diana Ross to be the guardian of his children. In the event that his mother, Katherine, wouldn't be able to, that is. Unrelated: Chelsea's expression here is awesome. [Showbiz411]
Famous Friends React To Michael Jackson's Death
- Michael Jackson's autopsy will be performed today. [TMZ]
Every Dog Has His Day
We previously mentioned that there's a new production of The Wiz in the works, with Ashanti as Dorothy; but until now, Toto had not been cast! Meet Nigel, direct from the Humane Society. [NY Times]
A Munchkin Dies, But The Magic Of Oz Lives On
Mickey Carroll, one of the last surviving Munchkins from The Wizard Of Oz, died Thursday; the New York Times obit features a great quote from the late actor:
