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B2K Lead New Slate of 'American Dreams' Guest Stars Part of the inter-generational appeal of NBC's "American Dreams" is the wide assortment of contemporary recording artists who have been recruited to play stars of the 1960s. The latest performers to time travel are B2K, Duncan Sheik and Vivian Green.
Because one of the show's major plotlines is built around the set of "American Bandstand," producers have weekly opportunities to let many of today's hottest stars indulge in hero worship. Earlier this season, Usher played Motown legend Marvin Gaye, Michelle Branch played "It's My Party" chanteuse Lesley Gore and Ashanti impersonated Dionne Warwick. Art Garfunkel has also had a recurring role, albeit in a dramatic capacity. Duncan Sheik of "Barely Breathing" fame will show up in the Sunday, March 30 episode playing crooner Bobby Darin. Sheik, whose most recent highly regard album, "Daylight" was released last year, will sing the Darin hit "Somewhere Beyond the Sea." In the same episode, LeAnn Rimes will sing "Where the Boys Are" in a cameo as Connie Francis.
On Sunday, April 6, Green will play Brenda Holloway. Green, whose first album, "A Love Story," was named one of the 10 best albums of 2002 by USA Today, will sing Holloway's classic "Every Little Bit Hurts."
B2K will play The Temptations in an April episode. The "Bump, Bump, Bump" band will perform "My Girl" on the recreated "Bandstand" stage. Teeniebopper favorites B2K have been nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards, two American Music Awards and won BET's coveted Viewer's Choice award. "We couldn't be luckier to find so many talented contemporary artists who choose to pay homage to their heroes on our show," says Jonathan Prince, "American Dreams" creator and executive producer. "American Dreams" airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Related Shows
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