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Dec. 6, 2005 / 10:51 PM

Fierstein to play mom on Fox sitcom

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Tony Award-winning cross-dresser Harvey Fierstein reportedly is going to play a New Jersey mom in a sitcom being developed for Fox TV.

The show centered around Fierstein, the star of Broadway's "Hairspray," is being written by David Richardson of "8 Simple Rules," MediaWeek.com reported Tuesday.

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The yet-untitled project is being produced by Storyline Entertainment principals Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, along with Touchstone TV.

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Kevin Spacey defends himself against fresh accusations in upcoming documentary

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Bad weather prompts cancellation of star-studded Lovers & Friends Festival in Vegas

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Nicholas Alexander Chavez confirms 'General Hospital' exit

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'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Season 2 to premiere on June 6

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Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Club' tops U.S. album chart

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NBC renews 'Night Court' revival for Season 3

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Famous birthdays for May 4: Ruth Negga, Randy Travis

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May 4 (UPI) -- Actor Ruth Negga turns 43 and singer Randy Travis turns 65, among the famous birthdays for May 4.

'Fast and Furious' roller coaster coming to Universal Studios Hollywood

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Seventeen's 'Super' music video passes 200M views on YouTube

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May 3 (UPI) -- K-pop group Seventeen celebrated after its "Super" music video reached 200 million views on YouTube.

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