NC Who, What, Where: Anika Noni Rose Visiting D.C.

Team Glittarazzi has just found out that actress Anika Noni Rose, recent "Dreamgirls" and "The Princess and the Frog" star, is in D.C.

The talented young singer is one of the many celebrities visiting the nation's capital for the Ford's Theatre Gala on June 5.

We hope to see her (or hear her lovely voice) around the District! 

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Did You Know? ... Anika won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway show "Caroline, Or Change?"

Mickey Mouse Vs. Navy SEALs: Trademark Battle Ends; Disney Drops Bid

Navy SEALs have taken on many considerable enemies as they've battled across the globe.

They go through hellish training and are probably the toughest group of soldiers on the planet. But, we’re not sure if they were at all prepared for their latest skirmish. No, we're not talking about Osama. This one was with Mickey Mouse.

It seems that the Walt Disney Company tried to trademark "SealTeam 6" in an effort to create exclusivity for future merchandise related to a proposed TV show about the elite unit for ABC (which Disney owns). 

The public response was pretty much what you would expect: swift and apoplectic. Disney quickly withdrew its application and apologized before it all turned into a protracted legal battle with the Navy.

We think the whole thing went better for them than for the last person who went up against SEAL Team 6.  (Hint: He got shot in the face.)

John Pleasants discusses Playdom - Disney deal

Great news!

Our friend, John Pleasants, the former CEO of Playdom talks with TechCrunch TV about the recent sale of Playdom to Disney for $763M ... as well as his new title (Co-President, Disney Interactive Media Group).

Congrats John and team. Work hard, play hard!


-- Playdom Acquired By Disney For Up To $763.2 Million

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Note: John and I worked together in D.C. at Revolution, which was founded by AOL co-founder Steve Case and based in Dupont Circle. All of the Revolutionaries here in Washington wish him the best!