LeTTeRS FRoM eX-DS
as all of you know (and if you don't...get out from under your rock) dream street is not together anymore. yes, there are talks of a *new* dream street, but me, i'm not goin' for that whole idea. but more of that later. recently, an e-mail was sent out by maryann and jesse, matt, greg, and frankie's parents and them...here is the letter, with some of my commentary, and how i feel about the whole thing...if you're going to cry, and get your panties in a bunch, then please, just leave now, cuz quite frankly, i don't care...LoL...(they're in bold, i'm in plain)
Hello Everyone, I am very
sorry that I wasn't able to send out this update sooner. I've been receiving so
many e-mails from fans with many concerns. In this update you will be reading a
statement from the parents of Greg, Matt, Frankie & Jesse. You will also
read a statement from our boys. Each boy has a very special message for all
their fans to read. Please do not e-mail me asking any questions. It's
impossible for me to answer all the mail I have been receiving. I understand all
your concerns and plan on addressing them. Each update I send to you will give
you a better understanding and clear up some of the rumors you have been
hearing. It's been a very difficult time for our boys and our families. The love
and support of all our fans have made a huge impact on all our lives. Thank you
all, God Bless, Maryann Raposo
P.S. If you really need to write I ask you all to please write in the
subject line "On Your Update List ." Thank you
*I* think itz really important
that the fans DO know what's going on..i'm a little pissed that we were lacking
information for so freakin' long. but hey, maybe that's just me!! i
guess now that this is all out in the open, i feel a little better...'if you
really need to write, i ask you all to please write int he subject line 'on your
update list'...ok..'i'll only respond if your on the list, so HA' LoL
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Letter from Greg, Matt, Frankie & Jesse's Parents
Last Friday Judge Diane A. Lebedeff of the Supreme Court of the County of New
York issued a ruling that declared that three applicants Matt Ballinger, Frankie
Galasso and Greg Raposo are released prospectively from their obligations under
the previously approved contracts with Dream Street Entertainment, Inc. (DSE.)
As a result, Matt, Frankie and Greg are free from any obligation to perform
services for DSE, the company owned by Lou Baldonieri and Brian Lukow.
Judge Lebedeff excluded Jesse McCartney from her ruling because he had resigned
from the group before the hearings commenced. Jesse felt that DSE was not
abiding by its contracts which allowed the boys to take outside acting roles.
The parents of Frankie, Greg, Matt and Jesse held true to their values and
beliefs in initiating this proceeding, mainly but not exclusively because of
morality issues. They remain committed to their position that they acted
in the best interests of their children. From the beginning, it was never their
intention to “steal the band.” And, the parents never asked for the
use of the name Dream Street! They had only hoped that the boys could continue
to perform for their large and loyal fan base if things could not be worked out
with the producers. As they and the boys weigh the options ahead, please
know that the fans will remain an important consideration in any decision that
gets made. Their support and faith during this very difficult time has been
uplifting and inspiring.
so jesse wasn't even IN the
group before they even went to court?! hmm..interesting......
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A Personal Message written from Jesse, Matt, Frankie & Greg
Hey guys, it's me Jesse. I just wanted to write and say that I miss you
guys a lot, and I can't take not being on stage performing for you! Trust
me, I'm just as upset as you guys that things have been on hold for this long!
I hope that you guys will have as much faith as I do that things will eventually
work out. I know that you guys are still out there supporting us, and I can't
thank you enough!! You don't know how much everyone of you mean to all of us.
It's been said before and I'll say it again...without you guys, there would be
no Dream Street. Anyway, I love all you guys and I hope to be seeing all
your faces very soon!! Hang in there, I know we'll be back!
Stay True~
Jesse McCartney
ok..he said 'you guys' a total
of SEVEN freaking times...LoL....awww...and 'you guys' thought he was a
bitch...LoL...stay true~
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Hey, was up this is Matt. I would just like to thank every single fan for their
great support through this ordeal. I really miss you guys. This summer has been
a disappointing one because I didn't get to see all of our loving fans. But if I
look at this summer in another way, I realize that all of you guys have taught
me a great deal about myself. You guys have taught me to never give up on my
dreams and to hold my head up high, for that I thank you. I will be back for you
soon, so don't worry. Oh yeah and thank you for all of the awesome gifts that
you gave. I'll be back for you in no time. You guys Rock. Peace
With Love,
Matt
personally, i think matt's was
the most inspiring...it made me think that there was still stuff to come, and i
think everyone should realize that. ::sniff sniff::...'i'll be back for
you in no time'..sounds like a movie if you ask me...
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Hey guys, this is Frankie. I just wanted to let everyone know that all of
your support in the last few months has not gone unnoticed. I deeply
appreciate everything all of you have done for us, and thank you for sticking by
our side. Thank you for all the gifts, cards, and letters that you've sent
to me. Although I am not always able to reply, I DO read them all. I
miss you guys and I'm sure Ill see you all soon. Thanks again for all of
your support!
Love you guys,
Frankie
awww...can you just see frankie
sitting down to type that?!?! he just makes my day...LoL..he
'deeply appreciates' everything...haha
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Watsup everyone this is Greg. The recent problems that have been occurring
with Dream Street have been frustrating and down right depressing. I have
been working with Dream Street for the past 4 years and it has become a major
part of my life. It has always been my dream to stand in front of a crowd
and perform as I do. The adrenaline rush, the love from fans, and most
importantly my love for music has all become an addiction for me. I miss
being on stage more than I can describe not to mention seeing all of you.
I was asked to write this letter to explain some of the problems that have been
occurring with Dream Street, but I feel that it's irrelevant to the point that I
want to make. I have no desire to bash or speak bad of Brian, Lou, or
Chris. It is extremely unfortunate that our differences in morality has
caused such a great damage to the group and I'll leave it at that. Still I
refuse to let these problems slow me down. I'll admit that at first I was
very depressed and emotional, but at least I wrote a few good songs from it.
It wasn't until I read some of the many support letters that have been sent to
me through both my Mom and my website that finally opened my eyes to a new look
on the situation. Achieving fame is a dream that stands near to the
impossible. I was lucky to get a taste of it. With that taste and my
natural love for music I have only gained more ambition. The support from
fans is not just touching but it's motivating. I can't express how much
everyone's support really means to me and I know that with the fans in mind I
can achieve the impossible. I def. plan to do so and I promise that
whether it's with Dream Street or not I will always work my hardest to remain
standing in the light where I belong and want to be. Thank you everyone
for standing by my side and most importantly thank you Mom for your love and
strength to follow your heart and values rather than give into the temptations
of fame and fortune. To get to the top of the mountain you may have to climb the
rocky side but what makes it difficult is knowing you can slide down the other
side enjoying the ride but then getting stuck again at the bottom. Greg
hmm...i have mixed feelings on
this...i love greg and all his hornyness with all my heart...i really really
do...but it just doesn't seem like HE wrote the letter....i mean, there are some
grammar errors, but other than that, it seems like someone else typed it up for
him...but i dunno, maybe itz just me.....he thanked his mom seperatly which
kinda surprised me, but i'm not going to get into THAT...oh, and he only signed
'greg'...not 'be real~' 'with love' or 'love you guys' which kinda surprised
me...i was kind of expecting 'if you're hot, i wanna do you, if not, thanks for
your support...love always, greg'..or something ilke that...LoL
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So What has Greg, Matt, Frankie & Jesse been up to?
Greg and Jesse: can be heard singing a Charmin Jingle on Radio Disney. Can you
guess who is singing which part? yes...i can guess...holy
wow..HOTNESS...like i always say..only greg and jesse could make toilet paper
sexy...LoL
Greg: Is busy recording some of his own original music. Greg can't wait for all
his fans to hear his music. More details at later updates. ahh, i can't wait
for this...music written by greg, and sung by greg...can't you just see him in
the studio with his guitar?! yum...
Matt: is presently shooting a movie called "Mineville." Matt plays an
Irish boy who's Dad works at a mining town. The movie is about the conflicts in
that town. More details will come at later updates. matt an irish boy?!
LoL....can you see matt in a kilt?!?! ahhhhh funny stuff!
Frankie : The end of August Frankie will be shooting in a movie called "A
Tale Of Two Pizzas ." Frankie plays Vincent Pastore's nephew Tommy. More
details will come in the later updates. awww, it sounds like a disney
original movie, but hey, cute altogether! LoL
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well i don't know about you guys, but i'm really excited about the future of
these four guys...i really enjoyed dream street while it lasted, but i don't
think that they all need to be together like that, to be successful. i
think they all have their talents in different ways, and while i was/am a HUGE
dream street fan, i think everything's gonna be ok!! aww! i actually got
kinda MUSHY there!! ahhh!! LoL