Photo:The Peggy Judy Summer Replacement Show: Peggy's big stage extravaganza at the Company of Angels Theater, with a cast so large it could populate a small South American country. Pictured: the suave and gravity defying Peggy Judy dancers, Mike Luckerman, John Dragon and Dean Cleverdon.

Yes Sir! A flamboyant Jazz singer can shake and bake the news, especially if she is in the league of, or made in the image of Peggy Judy. But who in heavens is Peggy Judy who made headlines this week in the United States and across the Atlantic? Peggy Judy is an extraordinary character and unusual personality of showbiz in the United States, particularly in California, her stronghold. But this is not the core of the hot gossip this week. She made headlines because Judy appeared on the front cover of Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the Present. A book written by Maximillien de Lafayette,  an international celebrity and famous entertainment writer, --and by the way--, who is as flamboyant and controversial as Judy herself! What is the deal here? Well, the editors of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment were looking for a star to crown the cover of the volume IV of the Who's Who. Carol Lexter, the backbone of the Who's Who said "Don't bring me the photo of Tony Bennett or Madonna. I am tired and sick of seeing the pictures of those big shots  on the cover of every single entertainment magazine...How about new faces, less known singers but who are equally good and intriguing? This was our Grail search. Artists who can make your head spin in all directions. And we found one: PEGGY JUDY! This woman is unbelievable. She got everything, looks, brain, talent, delightful madness, substance and that mysterious "un je ne sais quoi". I told my boss, look at Judy's face, her frou frou dress, makeup, and read her bio and tell me after if she is not perfect for the cover...and you know what? He said: WOW! THAT'S THE ONE! GET HER!" Arlette Lagrange, a senior contributor for the World Who's Who told the Globe "Peggy was not our first choice, even though, she looks the part. The strong contenders were Placido Domingo, Julie Andrews, Maureen McGovern,  Francoise Hardy, Caterina Valente, even Jose Carreras. But everything changed when Carol put right in our face the photo of Peggy Judy. Carol screamed "That's your cover baby! She is a knock out!" You can't argue with Carol. Carol is stubborn like a Spanish donkey. Carol wants Judy, and Judy  got the cover!"

STUNNING AND MULTI TALENTED DIVAS TO GAZE AT!

Photos: #1.Stars who appear on the back cover of the book: Blues singer, Antoinette Montague, award-winning singer and songwriter, Maria Gentile, Billboard top winner and multi hits holder, Zola, the irresistible Irene Soderberg, Stephanie Jordan, a class act! Australia's premier Jazz singer, Nichaud Fitzgibbon, and the very talented Katie Bull. #2. Irene Soderberg in concert. She is something else!! #3. The stunning Australian diva, Nichaud Fitzgibbon.

Photo: #1.Jazz diva, Katie Bull. #2. The ravishing Stephanie Jordan.

A book got to have front and back. And you can't spread Judy's panache everywhere. The folks at the Who's Who needed more stars for the back cover of the book. And here is Lexter once again -who can't sit still for 2 seconds-  who dashes into the office of the graphic artists and scream "I got them...they are terrific...very photogenic and they will do just fine!" Carol Lexter is talking about seven Jazz singers who are considered among the best in the business: Zola, originally from South Africa (Naturalized American), Nichaud Fitzgibbon, believed to be the best and prettiest Jazz singer in Australia, Katie Bull and Maria Gentile, two New Yorkers, highly respected by peers, Antoinette Montague who is making a big name for herself in Blues milieux, Stephanie Jordan a native of New Orleans, a superb singer in her own right, and the new Mae West of Jazz and Cabaret, Irene Soderberg. So Asta La vista Placido Domingo, Au Revoir Francoise Hardy, Good Bye Mr. Bennett and welcome Queen Peggy Judy! Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers (Volume IV of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment) is published by the Federation of American Musicians, singers and performing artists (FAMSPA) and Times Square Press. The tome is huge. It contains 800 photos, thousands and thousands of listees, even national and international ranking of entertainers and singers! Grab a copy, it is terrific. This volume is one of the best  entertainment and showbiz books ever published. Visit their websites at http://www.federationofamericanmusicianssingersandperformingartists.org and http://www.timessquare.com

Photos: #1. Vocalist Zola, a noted songwriter, educator, singer and author.#2. Blues diva, Antoinette Montague.#3. Maria Gentile, a powerful singer and winner of numerous Jazz and Cabaret awards in the United States.

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Read the review in Allaboutjazz.com: A MASTERPIECE. FUN, UNUSUAL AND AUTHORITATIVE NEW PUBLICATION

Read the review  in Allaboutjazz.com : AN ODYSSEY OF JAZZ, CABARET, SHOWBIZ EXTRAVAGANZA, MYSTERY, STARS BIOGRAPHIES, AND GLAMOROUS STARS ON A COSMIC LEVEL

Read the review in CabaretVille Magazine: One of the 10 best books of the year

Read the review in the European Journal: EXPLOSIVE

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Read the article in the International Herald Daily News: DIVAS! DIVAS! DIVAS! WHAT'S ELSE

Read the article in the Globe Weekly News: This volume is one of the best  entertainment and showbiz books ever published

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Read the article in the World Jewish News Agency: It is fascinating. You will enjoy it for years to come. Rating: 5 stars all the way

Read the review in Art and Style Magazine: "Highly recommend. Get your copy right away"