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Page 8A - THE CHARLOTTE POST - Thursday, June 22, 1989 with Lisa Collins RoUe Jackson Natalie Cole Seta Date For Laviah Wedding: The date Is Sep tember 17, and a computerized list Is being used to rack the 400 guests who will attend the nuptials, and hear Natalie Cole repeat her T Do's" to record producer, Andre Fischer. "I'm truly excited," said Cole. "There's still so much left to do." It's been somewhat of a whirl wind seven-month relationship for the couple who actually met some 15 years ago. They met again last October, when he contacted her of fice to submit some material for her next album. Fischer began his career as the drummer for Rufus, and most recentfy produced Brenda Russell's last project, "Plano In the Dark," as well as two of the cuts oflf Natalie's latest LP. The two began dating after hitting It off at the NAACP Awards In mld-december. On the 10th of February, he pro posed. This will be the second marriage for Cole, who has one son, Robbie. On The Home Front: By the time you read this, newlyweds Nia Peeples and Howard Hewitt will have more than likely given birth to their firstborn. NIa was two days away form her scheduled deUveiy when I saw them at a star-studded recording session, hosted by Nan cy Wilson. Wilson wanted "Heaven's Hands," one of the songs from her upcoming LP, to have a gospel choir soimd, so she CEiUed on a few of her friends for support. TTiose turning out for the session Included Denelce WUllams, Little Anthony, Natalie Cole, Teena Marie, Sandra and Andre Crouch, Phillip Bailey, Shaunlce Wilson, Sledah Garrett, and Freda Payne. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait until September when the album Is released to hear how It all turned out Big Women/Men G«t The Call: The word Is out. Producers of a sure bet for a new one-hour series, "American Gladiators," are launching a nationwide search for men and women to play gladia tors. However, to qualify men must be 6'1" - 6'5", 190 to 250 pounds, while women should be between 5'7 " and 5'10". If you're Interested, send a photo and resume to American Gladiators, 11755 Wllshire Boulevard, Suite 850, Los Angeles, CA 90028. The show, which will debut In syndication on September 9, has already cleared over 70% of the counby. The Darker Side Of Sammy Davis, Jr: AVhat many of us once thought of as horrible rumors were confirmed In a newly released book by Sammy Davis, Jr., titled "Why Me?" The book, released earlier this month, details Sammy's one-time obsession with pornography and pom queen Linda Lovelace, and even a short stint with Satanism. The book also tells of numerous marital affairs and his Involvement with drugs. All this to show how one entertainer handled his obses sion to stay on top? The book, however, draws on conclusions. Per haps the real question should be — why us? What's become of the Sisters Sledge? The group that topped the 70's with such hits as 'We Are Family" Is Indeed still Intact, having just returned from touring Europe. The sisters who now, for the most part, make their homes In Los Angeles, are In process of recording a new LP. Short Takes: Michael Jackson's latest project just may be a movie based on the life of the great black Russian poet, Alexan der Pushkin. Pushkin, who died In 1837, Is one of Russia's literary greats. Of course. Jackson would have the title role, and word Is he envisions the project to be a joint effort between the United States and Russia . . . Ester RoUe is back before the cameras In Atlanta, shooting a film called "Driving Miss Daisy" which also stars Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tsmdy . . . Next week: Find out why super stardom has eluded Atlantic Starr, WE DELIVER MORE THAN JUST NEWSPAPERS! 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