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Set in the vibrant backdrop of 1962 Detroit, the story of “Dreamgirls” unfolds as we meet a talented Black girl group known as “The Dreamettes.” This trio consists of lead singer Effie White and her backup singers, Deena Jones and Lorrell Robinson. Their journey begins at an R&B amateur talent show at the Detroit Theatre, where they catch the eye of car salesman Curtis Taylor Jr., who presents himself as their new manager.

The Rise of The Dreamettes

Curtis quickly hires The Dreamettes to be backup singers for the Chitlin’ Circuit R&B star, Jimmy “Thunder” Early. With ambition in his heart, Curtis establishes his own record label, Rainbow Records, right out of his Cadillac dealership. He appoints Effie’s brother, C.C., as the head songwriter, setting the stage for their rise to fame.

However, their first single, “Cadillac Car,” fails to make an impact after a white pop group, “Dave and the Sweethearts,” releases a cover version. In a bid to make “Jimmy Early & The Dreamettes” mainstream pop stars, Curtis, C.C., and their producer Wayne resort to payola, launching their follow-up single, “Steppin’ to the Bad Side.” Offstage, romantic tensions brew as Effie falls for Curtis, while the married Jimmy finds himself drawn to Lorrell.

Challenges and Changes in the Music Industry

As tensions rise, Jimmy’s manager, Marty Madison, grows frustrated with Curtis’ plans to reshape Jimmy’s image for a more pop-friendly audience. When Jimmy struggles to connect with an all-white Miami Beach supper club audience, Curtis decides to send him out on the road alone, keeping The Dreamettes—now renamed “The Dreams”—to headline in his place.

Believing that Effie’s plus-size figure and soulful voice won’t attract white audiences, Curtis appoints the slimmer Deena as the new lead singer. Although Deena’s voice is more generic, her marketability shines through. With new songs and a revamped image, Curtis and C.C. transform The Dreams into a top-selling mainstream pop group.

The Downfall of Effie White

By 1965, Effie’s frustration grows as Curtis’ affections shift towards Deena. Ultimately, Curtis makes the heart-wrenching decision to drop Effie, hiring his secretary, Michelle Morris, to take her place. The new group debuts in Las Vegas as “Deena Jones & the Dreams,” leaving Effie devastated and alone. Despite her desperate appeals to Curtis, he, C.C., and The Dreams abandon her, forging ahead to stardom.

Unbeknownst to Curtis, Effie learns she is pregnant with his child but chooses to keep the news to herself. Fast forward to 1973, Effie is now an impoverished single mother living on welfare in Detroit with her young daughter, Magic. Determined to revive her music career, she enlists Marty as her manager and begins performing at a local nightclub.

The Dreams’ Stardom and Curtis’ Ambitions

Meanwhile, Deena Jones & the Dreams have skyrocketed to superstardom, and Rainbow Records has become the largest pop label in the nation, now headquartered in Los Angeles. Curtis, now married to Deena, pitches a film about Cleopatra, hoping to feature her in the title role. However, Deena secretly wishes the film never gets made, as she yearns for other acting opportunities.

Struggles and Heartbreaks

In the following year, Jimmy’s life spirals into drug addiction, exacerbated by Curtis’ obsession with Deena and his rejection of Jimmy’s politically-charged charity single, “Patience.” During a televised special celebrating Rainbow’s tenth anniversary, Jimmy’s impromptu rap performance goes awry, leading to his dismissal from the label and the end of his affair with Lorrell.

As Jimmy’s struggles deepen, C.C. becomes disillusioned with Curtis’ control over his songs, leading him to quit the label. Tragically, Jimmy dies from a heroin overdose, leaving Lorrell heartbroken and barred from attending his funeral. C.C., feeling betrayed by Curtis’ cold reaction to Jimmy’s death, reconciles with Effie in Detroit, where he helps her produce a comeback single, “One Night Only.”

The Fight for Recognition

Just as Effie’s single gains traction on local radio, Curtis employs payola to ensure The Dreams’ disco cover of the song dominates the airwaves. However, Deena, frustrated with Curtis’ manipulation, discovers his schemes and reaches out to Effie. With C.C.,