12.22.09 - Wishing you and yours a season of joy, peace and good health. Happy Holidays! ~ V.

12.19.09 - Congratulations to the following for winning an autographed copy of "Letters to Santa: A Holiday Musical Celebration:" Adam E., Troy G., Markus I., Linda J., and Tharry T!

12.17.09 - Check out Broadway World's festive article about holiday traditions - including some of mine!

12.11.09 - Don't foget to visit the Contests page before December 17th to win a copy of "Letters to Santa: A Holiday Musical Celebration" autographed by me! Enter now for your chance to win!

12.4.09 - Tune in to ABC tonight @ 8pm to watch me host "Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation" then stay tuned for an all new Ugly Betty with special guest Shakira!

12.3.09 - Visit the Contests page before December 17th to win a copy of "Letters to Santa: A Holiday Musical Celebration" autographed by me! The rare collection, being sold exclusively at select U.S Post Offices through January only, includes my new song "Just Like Me" and boasts seasonal cheer from an all-star roster including Nat King Cole, Dave Koz, the Muppets and more! Enter now for your chance to win!

12.2.09 - Starting January 2010, tune in to Ugly Betty at it's new day and time - every Wednesday at 10pm/9c on ABC!

11.30.09 - Some of the brightest stars of television, movies, music and sports, will join me to share their favorite memories of Disney animation as I host Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation, Friday, December 4th @ 8pm/7c on ABC.

11.28.09 - Wilhelmina discovers her nemesis has landed a coveted job; Betty has a terrible photo shoot as Ugly Betty goes on location in the Bahamas with special guest star Shakira! Watch December 4th @ 9pm/8c on ABC.

11.25.09 - Enjoy this wonderful holiday with your family and loved ones. May your stomachs be filled with delicious food and let safety and good health surround each dinner table. We all have so much to be thankful for and I am reminded each day of all the blessings in my life. Life is beautiful. Cherish each moment. Love, V.

11.20.09 - Be sure to get your copy of "Letters to Santa: A Holiday Musical Celebration." The collection, being sold exclusively at select U.S Post Offices and Concord Records online through January only, includes my new song "Just Like Me" and boasts seasonal cheer from an all-star roster including Nat King Cole, Dave Koz, the Muppets and more!

11.18.09 - LIFEbeat will present its fifth annual 10-day eBay fundraiser, Celebrity Memorabilia Auction Honoring World AIDS Day BID 2 BEAT AIDS, beginning December 1 at Noon EST. Many recording artists and actors, including myself, have donated one-of-a-kind and/or autographed memorabilia. Proceeds will benefit the organization's ongoing AIDS/HIV programs nationwide. For more information, including a complete list of participating artists and images of many of the items, visit Bid2BeatAIDS.com.

11.15.09 - Watch my exclusive interview with EW.com about Ugly Betty and my role as Wilhelmina Slater!

11.11.09 - Watch my exclusive interview with My Fox Orlando about my involvement with Dress for Success!

11. 08.09 - Join me at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center on December 12 as D23 celebrates its first holiday season with their exclusive weekend of Magic & Merriment. Delight in the warm embrace of Walt Disney World's perennial Christmas favorite, Candlelight Processional, at America Gardens Theatre. This time-honored tradition of classic carols and hymns sung by a choir of hundreds will be narrated by yours truly! I look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you!

10.29.09 - Check out the brief article on me in Ontario's Barrie Examiner!

10.23.09 - I will all appear on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire this season to ask questions of contestants in the Millionaire hot seat! "Celebrity Questions" will debut Monday, November 9, the first day of the
"Million Dollar Tournament of Ten," where one contestant will walk away with $1 million! Check your local listings and visit the Millionaire web site!

10.22.09 - Check out TV Guide's exclusive footage of Ugly Betty's Night Out in New York City!

10.16.09 - Read my interview with TV Guide about the new season of Ugly Betty and be sure to watch the two-hour season premiere tonight on ABC at 8pm/7c!

10.15.09 - Check out my exclusive interview with Theater Mania! And don't forget to tune in to ABC tomorrow night at 8pm/7c for the two-hour season premiere of Ugly Betty!

10.12.09 - TV Guide Network will exclusively telecast encore airings of the new season of Ugly Betty this fall! Longtime fans and curious newcomers that miss the new Friday episodes of Betty on ABC can catch them on TV Guide Network the following Thursday at 7pm ET/PT.
TV Guide Network also wants to give Betty fans a chance to be on television! Fans who visit the new YouTube channel, youtube.com/uglybettyfans, will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the show, talk about which characters they love and which they love to hate, give their reactions to the latest episodes, and send a hello to their favorite cast members. A selection of YouTube video posts will air on TV Guide Network leading up to each Thursday Ugly Betty encore telecast.
On Saturday, October 17, between 1:00 and 3:00pm, Ugly Betty fans in the Los Angeles area are invited to meet at the second floor courtyard of the Hollywood & Highland Center for a chance to be interviewed about the show. Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite character and should come prepared to talk about their favorite Betty episodes and stars, and why they love the show. Fan interviews will air on TV Guide Network Thursdays before Ugly Betty encore airings.
For more details and exclusive behind the scenes specials, check out TV Guide Network's press release.

10.08.09 - Watch Betty get some unexpected career advice from Wilhelmina in this exclusive sneak peak of Ugly Betty's two-hour season premiere airing October 16th!

10.03.09 - Miami Area Fans: Join me and Dress for Success on October 6th for an evening celebrating the spirit of giving back at the “Express Success” charitable education event. Learn fast and simple beauty tips, including hairstyling and make-up, for working women from local stylists and make-up artists, followed by presentations from me and Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success. The price of admission is the contribution of nearly new professional attire, accessories, or a monetary donation. Express Success will take place at the Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way in Miami, and begins at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, please visit www.expresssuccesscampaign.com.

10.02.09 - ABC has moved its two-hour season premiere of Ugly Betty to October 16th! Be sure to tune in at 8pm on ABC!

10.01.09 - I'm going back to Broadway! I've signed on with Barbara Cook, Michael Arden and Leslie Kritzer to take part in "Sondheim on Sondheim," a look at Stephen Sondheim through his music, film and videotaped interviews. Directed by James Lapine, "Sondheim" opens April 22, 2010 at Studio 54. Previews begin March 19.

9.29.09 - Visit the Events and Award Ceremonies sections in my gallery to check out the new photos I've posted from the Emmys and my concerts in Primm, NV and Los Angeles!

9.24.09 - Ugly Betty - The Complete Third Season is now available on DVD! Get your copy today!

9.22.09 - Win lunch with me in New York! Just go to to ExpressSuccessCampaign.com and click “enter sweepstakes!”

9.21.09 - West Coast Fans: I will perform at Terrible's Primm Valley Casino Resort in Primm, NV this Friday and at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles with Wavefest this Saturday! 'Hope to see you there!

9.17.09 - Read my exclusive interview with Gay & Lesbian Times!

9.15.09 - If you missed me on the Today show this morning, you can watch my interview here!

9.12.09 - I'll be on the Today show September 15th! Tune in at 7am on NBC!

9.09.09 - My mother and I have signed on to support teachers everywhere by taking part in Teachers Count's “Behind Every Famous Person is a Fabulous Teacher” campaign! Check us out in the photo below:

For more information, go to TeachersCount.org!

8.31.09 - Check out my photo gallery for pix from yesterday's Daytime Emmys and the new photo of the week with my mom!

8.26.09 - My good friend and fabulous fashion designer, Christian Siriano, will release his first book, Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self. It offers tips from myself and major celebs like Victoria Beckham, Heidi Klum, and Nina Garcia. There's also a much-needed list of fashion dos and don'ts from Christian as well as original sketches and behind-the-scenes photos. Pre-order your copy today!

8.25.09 - Hang out with me for a great cause! You and a guest can enjoy a fabulous lunch visit with yours truly on set of one of my varied activities -- photo shoot, talk show appearance or performance!
Proceeds for this opportunity benefit Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and there's less than two days to win! Visit CharityBuzz.com now!

8.24.09 - Watch my exclusive ET interview about the upcoming Daytime Emmy Awards!

8.22.09 - My single The Real Thing debuted at #42 on Billboard's Dance Club Chart! This is my seventh song to make it on to Billboard's Dance Chart since The Right Stuff hit #1 in 1988! Thank you, everyone, for your support!

8.16.09 - As a board member of the Special Olympics International, it is such a tremendous loss having to say goodbye to our beloved founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Her dynamic vision, undeniable passion for the intellectually disabled and courage to change the world will be missed on a global level.
My introduction to the world of Special Olympics was through Bobby Shriver. I was asked to contribute to the Very Special Christmas album. What Child Is This was a perfect fit to a terrific musical idea that helped expose the Special Olympics movement to the masses.
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Mrs. Shriver on many occasions - at the world games in Japan, China, board meetings in DC and New York and I also sang for her at the Clinton White House. I even attended her 85th birthday at the Bush White House just a few years back. She was always interested in my interests, career and especially my children.
My greatest honor was portraying a mother whose son had Down's syndrome in the independent film My Brother. We had a special screening in DC that she attended with me. What an honor and what a legacy.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and the entire Special Olympics movement.
Please visit eunicekennedyshriver.org

8.11.09 - Watch me on Larry King Live tonight at 9pm (ET) on CNN!

8.9.09 - Watch me attempt to win $50,000 for The Maria Torres Emerging Artist Project on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire tomorrow at 8pm (ET) on ABC!

8.8.09 - Nevada Fans: I will perform live at Primm Valley Resort September 25th in Primm, Nevada! Get your tickets at Ticketmaster now!

8.7.09 - Check out my interview with The Women on the Web!

8.6.09 - I am thrilled to participate in the upcoming new season of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire! I and other celebrity guests, including Snoop Dogg, Patricia Heaton, Shawn Johnson, Steve Nash, Katy Perry, Rachael Ray, Sherri Shepherd, and Wynonna Judd, have the chance to win $50,000 for the charity of our choice by correctly answering a single question! I'm playing on behalf of The Maria Torres Emerging Artist Project at the Amas Musical Theatre. Millionaire premieres August 9th at 8:00 pm (ET) and will air for 11 nights, Sunday-Thursday at 8:00 pm. Check back soon for details on when my episode of Millionaire will air!

7.25.09 - Los Angeles Area Fans: I will perform at the 13th Annual Wavefest on September 26th! Vanessawilliams.com has exclusive details on how to purchase your tickets in advance: On Monday, July 27th, at 5:00 PM (PT), go to Ticketmaster via this link and enter password THEWAVE. Note: the above links will not work until the presale starts on the above-mentioned date and time!

7.24.09 - Click here to watch my exclusive interview with San Francisco's View from the Bay!

7.21.09 - "Just Friends" has jumped from #14 to #10 on Billboard's/R&R's Smooth Jazz chart and from #12 to #10 on Mediabase's Smooth A/C chart! Thank you, everyone, for your ongoing support!

7.17.09 - I am honored to be nominated again for an Emmy in the category of Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for my role as Wilhelmina Slater on Ugly Betty! Tune in to CBS for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards live from Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre September 20!

7.15.09 - San Francisco Fans: Join me and Allergan, Inc. for a special evening of giving back with an exclusive Botox Cosmetic: Express Success charity event! Click here for details!

7.14.09 - Be sure to check out the new Photo of the Week in the Gallery and the new pix added to the Events/Premieres and Magazines/Features photo albums!

7.11.09 - Catch me on The Wendy Williams Show this Monday, July 13th. Check your local listings for time and channel!

7.1.09 - Watch my ET Online interview about the legendary Michael Jackson.

6.29.09 - Check out Public Broadcasting's exclusive feature on me!

6.22.09 - Check out my exclusive interview with the Associated Press at The Reading Eagle!

6.21.09 - I'm so happy to share that Ugly Betty has been nominated for a Teen Choice Award in the category Teen Choice Comedy. Be sure to check out the Teen Choice Awards web site and cast your vote!

6.19.09 - Don't forget to tune in to catch me on A&E's Private Sessions this Monday, June 21st at 9am EST!

6.12.09 - Check out my exclusive interview with Advocate.com!

6.11.09 - Hi everyone! I have some exciting news to report about my latest album, The Real Thing. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard Jazz Charts, at #2 on the Jazz Current Charts and at #91 on the Pop Charts! I am thrilled and thank you all for your continued support! Be sure to catch me tomorrow night on Logo's NewNowNext Awards and then next weekend on A&E's Private Sessions!

6.5.09 - Hey there! I've been running like crazy promoting The Real Thing. Thanks so much for passing the word along! My favorite video we did was Close To You. We may also do a live version video of The Real Thing because it rocks!
The LIFEbeat listening party was packed and we performed five songs live! Lady Bunny and even Randy the Cowboy from The Village People showed up! Check out the party pics I posted for you in the Events section of my photo gallery!
Thank you for all your support! I won't be in L.A. 'til I perform for Wavefest in September at The Greek. So come see us!
Love,
V.

6.1.09 - This is a major month for me and I want you to be part of all the exciting events surrounding the release of my new album, The Real Thing! Tomorrow, June 2, be sure to catch me on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon! If you're in the New York City area, meet me for an exclusive album release signing at 7pm at Borders Columbus Circle!

On Wednesday, June 3rd, catch me in the morning on ABC's The View and meet me later that afternoon at 6pm at J&R Park Row for their special album release signing! And, join me later that night at my private New York City album release celebration sponsored by LIFEbeat! Details can be found only by clicking here!

Be sure to pick up the June 22, 2009 issue of People magazine, on newsstands June 15, for their exclusive At Home feature on me!

And last, don't forget to tune in or set your DVRs for my other new upcoming TV appearances, including:
- Entertainment Tonight - June 7 (rebroadcast of June 2 episode with extended footage*) on CBS
- Logo's New Now Next Awards - June 13 at 9pm
- A&E's Private Sessions - June 21 at 9am EST

My official TV Schedule page is always first to offer all the information on my latest TV show appearances, including dates, times, channels and show details!

5.30.09 - Don't forget to watch me celebrate the release of The Real Thing with appearances on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on June 2nd! Then catch me on The View June 3rd!

5.28.09 - Come to my exclusive New York City album release party sponsored by LIFEbeat! Tickets are limited! Details can be found here!

5.27.09 - Vanessa's Los Angeles album signing for June 10th at Borders has been CANCELLED! Should the event be rescheduled, details will be posted here first. We are truly sorry for the disappointment!

5.26.09 - Read my exclusive interview with Out.com! And be sure to pick up the June 15, 2009 issue of People magazine next week for their exclusive At Home feature on me!

5.24.09 - Check out my videos Close To You and Just Friends on the Videos page! And be sure to watch the video for Breathless at Amazon.com!

5.21.09- Don't miss the two-hour season finale of Ugly Betty tonight at 8pm/7c on ABC!

5.20.09 - Watch me on Larry King Live tonight at 9pm ET/6PM PT on CNN! Don't forget to check the TV Schedule for all my upcoming TV appearances! And read my new blog entry on my MySpace and Facebook pages!

5.18.09 - Check out ExpressSuccessCampaign.com to learn about a new charitable education campaign, spearheaded by me, honoring working women across the country and benefitting not-for-profit Dress for Success, an organization that helps disadvantaged women succeed in the workforce. Watch my exclusive campaign video below!

5.15.09 - Be sure to tune in to the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on August 30th on the CW Network as I've been nominated in the category of Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for my role as the voice of Mama Mirabelle in National Geographic's Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies! The series is also nominated for Outstanding Preschool Television Series. I will also host the star-studded event from The Historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles!

5.14.09 - Check out my brand new video Just Friends exclusively at AOL Music! And come meet me for an album signing Tuesday, June 2nd at 7pm at Borders (Columbus Circle) in New York and Wednesday, June 3rd at 6pm at J&R (23 Park Row) in New York!

5.8.09 - It's here! My new album cover is finished and I wanted to share it with you first:

Pre-order your copy now on Amazon.com and watch the video clip for Breathless!

5.5.09 - Jersey Area Fans: Don't miss the exclusive opportunity to watch me perform brand new songs from my forthcoming album The Real Thing this weekend at Atlantic City's Tropicana Showroom! Get your tickets now!

4.29.09 - Check out my Ugly Betty update on ET Online!

4.16.09 - Check out the brief article about my new album at KBS Radio online!

4.15.09 - I’ll be performing at Point Foundation’s Annual New York Benefit honoring Ugly Betty Creator Silvio Horta! Joining me at the April 27 ceremony are America Ferrera, Mark Indelicato, Ana Ortiz, Tony Plana, Michael Urie, West Side Story stars Matthew Cavenaugh & Josephina Scaglione, Susan Lucci and many others. Point Foundation is the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit.

4.10.09 - Be sure to catch me in Walt Disney Pictures' Hannah Montana The Movie in theaters today!

4.08.09 - Watch me and the cast of Hannah Montana The Movie this Friday on The Tyra Banks Show!

4.06.09 - Check out the article about me on Singersroom.com!

4.04.09 - Check out the LA Times article about the upcoming Hannah Montana movie!

4.03.09 - Be sure to watch me on Good Morning America this Monday, April 6th!

3.29.09 - Be sure to check out the one-page feature on me in the April 2009 issue of O Magazine!

3.19.09 - Check out the brief article about me in USA Today!

3.14.09 - I've posted a new photo of the week! Check it out in the gallery now!

3.06.09 - Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster for my shows in Atlantic City! I am excited to perform my new songs from my forthcoming album The Real Thing. See you soon!

3.04.09 - To celebrate the release of my forthcoming album, The Real Thing, I am performing in Atlantic City, NJ at the Tropicana Showroom on May 8 and 9! Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 6 at Tropicana's Box Office and Ticketmaster. I'm looking forward to celebrating the new release and sharing new performances with you!

2.20.09 - My new album has been completed! Titled The Real Thing, the album is full of brand new recordings and will be available for purchase June 4th! Stay tuned to vanessawilliams.com for the latest album news and information, including track listing, song snippets, photographs, videos and concert dates!

2.11.09 - I've posted a new photo of the week! Check it out in the gallery now!

2.5.09 - I, and many other celebrities, have donated unique autographed items for project Philadelphia Earthship's silent auction fundraiser, which will take place March 2 in Philadelphia. Click here for more information about the mission and its fundraiser.

1.19.09 - I've posted a new photo of the week! Check it out in the gallery now!

1.17.09 - I'll be on Extra with Rick Fox Monday and Tuesday for their exclusive inauguration coverage. Be sure to check your local listings for time and channel and tune in!

1.9.09 - Hannah Montana: The Movie will hit US theaters April 10, 2009. Walt Disney Pictures turns the Disney Channel hit into a feature film extravaganza. Miley Stewart (played by Miley Cyrus) juggles school, friends and her secret pop-star persona. When Hannah Montana’s soaring popularity threatens to take over her life - she just might let it! I join the cast as Hannah's pushy publicist.

1.7.09 - NAACP has nominated me for Best Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for my role as Wilhelmina Slater on ABC's Ugly Betty! The 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards will air live February 12, 2009 from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium at 8pm on Fox!

1.3.09 - Tune in to ABC Thursday, January 8, at 8pm/7 central to watch a brand new episode of Ugly Betty!