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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Canadian Idol
Kalan Porter of Medicine Hat, Alberta won the series, and Theresa Sokyrka of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was the runner-up.
After the closest final vote in series history, Melissa O'Neil of Calgary, Alberta was crowned the winner; with Rex Goudie of Burlington, Newfoundland and Labrador the runner-up.
Canadian Idol 2, July 1: There’s Something About Group 3, by Paris Cosby: Group 3 was a talented group, but Paris, the “We’ll Be the Judge of That!” panel, and all of the Canadian Idol judges agreed that Theresa and Jacob will be moving on to the Top Ten.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Canadian_Idol   (7489 words)

  
 Idols   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Series four of American Idol regularly attracted an average 26.8 million viewers per show, with an audience share of 23.1%, making American Idol 4 the higest rated Idols series in the US to date.
The second series of Australian Idol launched on Network 10 in July 2004 and ranks as the highest rated entertainment series of the 21st century in Australia, with a third Idol series due to launch later this year.
Idols continues to create major recording artists in all territories in which it airs with the winners and, in many cases, the runners-up all achieving phenomenal chart success and record sales.
www.fremantlemedia.com /page.asp?partid=12   (740 words)

  
 What Do We Really Know About Canadian Idol Even Now? - Beavers On Idol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
However, what is known is that the Idol series has been very successful wherever it has been produced, and that the major players involved do know what they are doing.
In other words, Canadian Idol is not a program where Canadian are trying to copycat something successful elsewhere, but rather the organizations behind the success of the Idol series are bringing it to Canada.
There is every reason for those corporations behind the Idol to make the first Canadian Idol succeed in every way, for the issue has to do with the making of as much money as possible, and the continuation of the Idol series in every country in which it starts.
www.beaversonidol.com /articles/encouragementforthefirstcanadianidol.html   (1214 words)

  
 Reality News Online - Survivor - reality TV - Big Brother - Apprentice - Amazing Race - American Idol - Television ...
The American Idol ‘Scandal’ and Trenyce’s Part In It: Curiouser and Curiouser, by Sting7: Unfortunately for Corey Clark, the only gleaming light of credibility in his allegations against Paula Abdul seemed to be in the form of fellow season two finalist, Trenyce.
American Idol 4, April 13: Say It Isn’t So, by Sting7: Tuesday night on Idol, the gang got to sing songs from the year they were born, and gave some of the most talked-about performances of the season.
American Idol 4, March 8: One Step Closer, by Sting7: The eight remaining ladies are doing their best to compete their way into the Top 12, knowing there is a crop of male singers who are dusting them so far this season.
www.realitynewsonline.com /cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=2&page=page1046.php   (3592 words)

  
 The Appeal of the Idol Series - Beavers On Idol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Some would classify the Idol television programs as "Reality TV," but about the only aspect that this genre has stolen from Reality TV, e.g., "Survivor," is the process that it takes in the elimination of the competitors – one by one is eliminated as the weeks progress throughout the series.
On the American Idol program, Randy refers to them as "Dawg" and then tells them that he was just completely blown away by their performance.
It’s because you are vicariously becoming the singer from the album, giving the performance of your life on the stage of American Idol, with Randy, Paula, and Simon in the foreground off to the left.
www.beaversonidol.com /articles/The%20Appeal%20of%20the%20Idol%20Series.html   (620 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Norway's 'Pop Idol' wins world title   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
American Idol Kelly Clarkson won second place, and Belgium's Peter Everard came in third when the vote was announced on Britain's ITV television Friday evening following a Christmas Day broadcast of the international singing competition.
The competitors are all winners of the first season of the Idol series in their respective countries.
Nilson, a 25-year-old plumber, won the Norwegian version of Pop Idol in May. His single, She's So High, went straight to No. 1 in the Norwegian singles chart and is the country's biggest-selling single to date.
www.usatoday.com /life/music/news/2004-01-02-world-idol-results_x.htm   (304 words)

  
 'American Idol' Watch - Home Page
The 3 remaining Idols are each 3 songs away from the Kodak finale.
American Idol is down to its fabulous five, which means it's a split themed show tonight with each contestant performing two 90 second numbers.
He pushes the Idols hard, but they seem to enjoy it and some of the results are fantastic.
www.americanidolwatch.com   (1513 words)

  
 Blogger Idol
Showcase your blog alongside hundreds of other blogger idols by all writing on the same them at once.
With the start of American Idol on 19th January (in the US - 25th Jan here in Australia) I thought it might be fun to have a 'Blogger Idol' series.
People are welcome to join or leave the series at any point.
www.livingroom.org.au /blog/archives/blogger_idol.php   (439 words)

  
 Superior Music - New, Used, & Vintage Guitars Amps & Accesories - Idol Series Carve Top Single Cutaway Electric Guitar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
In 1999 Washburn's master craftsmen set out to design a modern classic for the new Millennium and the idol was born.
The Buzz Feiten Tuning System is a tempered tuning formula, which uses a compensated nut and saddle to correct the inherent intonation problems of the Western tuning formula.
From our signature series guitars (born from a cooperative design effort with the Artists and our design engineers), to our full line of electric guitars and basses, Washburn offers quality and unique innovations to help you find your sound.
www.superiormusic.net /product_info.php?products_id=3874&osCsid=80264d6bb70c57dc08fcad8a7ee1c42b   (383 words)

  
 "American Idol" Video Game Rights Awarded to Codemasters
To ensure the "American Idol" game experience is truly authentic, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul will be featured as computer-generated characters, complete with their colorful commentary.
In its first season, "American Idol" was the highest rated show on Fox in over a year, and the final episode attracted a staggering 22.8 million viewers.
As a single-player game, "American Idol" will be a rewarding challenge, and in multiplayer format, it will be fantastic fun as a brilliant party game for everyone to watch or compete in.
www.gameinfowire.com /news.asp?nid=2042   (760 words)

  
 Australian Idol news, gossip and Australian Idol links guide @ Idolchaos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Since the series one auditions in May 2003, each year there have been 24 to 40 finalists which were narrowed down to a top 12 group for the finals shows.
She is of course, narrating the ‘Girlband’ TV series at the moment.
I’ve been reading about his troubles in writing songs for this album (his lack of confidence, inability to be creative and so on) but this single seems like an indication that he got it together and will have another hit album.
www.celebchaos.com /australianidol.htm   (3847 words)

  
 American and Pop Idol For PS2, PC - MegaGames console
Complete with a computer generated Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell, with trademark insults, American Idol is a music-based, rhythm -action game that will allow you to create, style and train a contestant for the competition.
Idol series enters its gripping run up to the finals.
Says Mike Hayes, Codemasters' Group Marketing Director: To have video games based on the ratings-dominating Pop Idol series and to launch them with such perfect timing is a major coup; the games' launches will be major events in the mass-market gaming calendar.
www.megagames.com /news/show.cgi?&idtype=console&database=202&   (774 words)

  
 World Idol news, forum and commentary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
During the series there were three million votes cast with more than one million earlier in the week for the final.
She won series two by just a few percent of the votes in front of six thousand audience members at the Sydney Opera House.
So the Idols returned safely to their home countries by the weekend (Guy being among the last to leave).
www.celebchaos.com /worldidol.htm   (2094 words)

  
 American Idol TV Show - American Idol Television Show - TV.com
More Pictures This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest.
With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.
The Apprentice is the ultimate, sixteen-week job interview, where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include prominent Fortune 500 companies and...
www.tvtome.com /tvtome/servlet/ShowMainServlet/showid-11307   (530 words)

  
 Sex Pistols creator in talks over ‘anti-Pop Idol’ show - [Sunday Herald]
“Pop Idol is people worship, and the alternative is to knock the idol off the altar: that is what the Sex Pistols did, and I would like to be the catalyst for it to happen again,’’ he said.
The following year saw the launch of Pop Idol, Pop Stars – The Rivals and Fame Academy, while The X Factor joined the mix this year, to include older stars, and three competing judges.
McLaren said that real talent does not come to a studio and stand neatly in line: it is in the streets, jumping out to meet the person who is looking for a challenge.
www.sundayherald.com /45746   (1020 words)

  
 idolTalk - Australian Idol Series   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A place to collect your Australian Idol 1 photos.
All Australian Idol 2 related topic or discussion please post here.
This is a place to post all news that are related to Idol.
www.idoltalk.com /forum/forumdisplay.php?f=29   (53 words)

  
 Lycos Search Results: news results for "american+idol+series"
American Idol: Lisa Tucker on American Idol (Series 5)...
American Idol: Kevin Covais on American Idol (Series 5)...
Idol Songs - Fan site with all of the finalist songs that have been sung on the "American Idol" series.
search.lycos.com /?tab=news&query=%22american%2Bidol%2Bseries%22&adf=&loc=searchhp   (289 words)

  
 Videos, Photos, Competitions, Forums, My Idol - Australian Idol 2006 - The Official Site! - Homepage
Idol’s rock theme has reached its full potential and it’s the ideal forum for 12 incredible young performers.
The Fro is set to unleash his new single, Taller Stronger, Better and we have exclusive behind the scenes footage.
Australian Idol® produced by Grundy Television PTY Limited, a FremantleMedia Company, for Network Ten based on the format owned by FremantleMedia Ltd and 19 TV Ltd. © 2006 Grundy Television Pty Limited Australia and New Zealand © 2006 FremantleMedia Ltd, rest of the World.
www.australianidol.com.au   (222 words)

  
 Foxes on Idol & More — American Idol — Rock Star — Canadian Idol —America’s Got Talent — Simon Cowell
When American Idol 3 premiered in January, I promised myself that I wouldn’t write an article or submit my personal opinions of any of the contestants until the Top 32 shows were aired on Fox.
However, William, please do not — I repeat — do not tamper with or revise your exemplary manners, positive spirit, enthusiasm, and humility — all the wonderful attributes that appear to be missing in the majority of those who made it to the Top 117.
I can only hope that his stellar personality and willingness to move ahead in the face of adversity will continue to be applauded and cherished by not only the American Idol viewers but also everyone associated with the American Idol series.
www.foxesonidol.com /cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1415.art&page=1   (821 words)

  
 Washburn WI68 USA Idol Series
Washburn WI68 - In 1999 Washburn's master craftsmen set out to design a modern classic for the new Millennium and the Idol was born.
After countless awards and accolades, Washburn has now expanded the Idol family to an even more versatile instrument..
We are proud to introduce the Patriarch of our Idol line, the WI68.
www.adirondackguitar.com /washelecs/wi68.htm   (113 words)

  
 Idol series
The British talent search series Pop Idol has spawned dozens of spin-offs in over 30 countries, in the what is now referred to as the Idols format (as described by FremantleMedia
Australian Idol Series Four, 2006 Diary of commentary, news, rumours and gossip.
Based on the Washburn Idol Series, the slash-and-burn anarchy...
www.logicjungle.com /wiki/Idol_series   (334 words)

  
 MUSIC AND THINGS: Guitars / Washburn Electric Idol Series   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Washburn Electric Guitar Idol Series Deluxe WI 64 DL
Washburn Electric Guitar Idol Series Pilsen Idol P170
In the Chicago neighborhood of Pilsen on the banks of the Chicago River west of the Loop, you¹ll find the backs upon which the City of Broad Shoulders was built.
www.musicandthings.com /store/category/65mj/Washburn_Electric_Idol_Series.html   (342 words)

  
 Guitar World - Washburn X Series X50 PRO solidboody and Idol Series WI67 PRO semihollow and electrics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
As serious guitarists develop their level of proficiency and ear for tone, they eventually outgrow their first electric guitar.
The latest member of Washburn’s award-winning Idol Series, the WI67 PRO builds its foundation of seasoned tone on a semihollow mahogany body that features an easy-rolling shape, a trigger-curved lower cutaway and a large f-hole.
As for its slinky sister ax, the X50 PRO, it’s a guitar for serious rock and fusion artists that desire the handling and hot tones of a New York custom guitar but don’t want to pay the hefty price tag.
www.guitarworld.com /gear/2004-12a.html   (966 words)

  
 'Idol' leads Fox to Wed. win
The "American Idol" juggernaut showed no signs of slowing down Wednesday, lifting Fox to an easy victory for the night in primetime in all key Nielsen measures.
Last night's "Idol" was up 11% in the adults 18-49 demo and 26% in total viewers compared to week four of the previous "Idol" series that ran on Fox this time last year.
At 9 p.m., "The O.C." (11.5 million, 5.0/12) did a slightly better job of hanging on to "Idol's" coattails than "24" did on Tuesday night and was competitive with ABC's "Bachelorette" (11.4 million, 5.2/12), which felt the pinch of the Fox competition.
www.hollywoodreporter.com /thr/television/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2090001   (222 words)

  
 Washburn Idol Series WI66V Electric only £439.00 with DealClick.co.uk - Compare UK prices and save
Washburn Idol Series WI66V Electric only £439.00 with DealClick.co.uk - Compare UK prices and save
The rating of 1 out of 5 for the Washburn Idol Series WI66V Electric has been awarded based on features, design, usability and value for money.
Below are all the retailers we found supplying this product with their current price.
www.dealclick.co.uk /product/121791/Washburn-Idol-Series-WI66V-Electric.php   (355 words)

  
 Next 'American Idol' series set for early 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Working on the assumption that we have the attention span of a cucumber, Fox will introduce another "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" in the first quarter of next year.
This means the winner of the current "American Idol" series to be crowned Sept. 4 will have five or six months to enjoy the idolatry before becoming yesterday's news.
Fox clearly would like this latest resurrection of Ted Mack's "Amateur Hour" to be its "Survivor" -- a renewable resource that keeps on giving good ratings and good headlines -- but Gail Berman, president of entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Co., has no idea.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /tv/79475_tcaawards22.shtml   (356 words)

  
 FANTASIA (BARRINO AMERICAN IDOL) / FREE YOURSELF - HMV Australia - Top Dog for Music CDs, CD Singles, Videos and DVDs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
TRUTH IS Winner of the 3rd American Idol series, Fantasia went on to make Billboard History by being the first artist in the history of Billboard's Hot 100 chart to debut at Number 1 with her first record, I BELIEVE.
With the 3rd American Idol series screening here, Fantastia equally impressed Australian audience with I Believe debuted at #4 on the Aria charts.
Better than many of the other idols though and her voice is fantastic.
www.hmv.com.au /product/product.asp?sku=953770   (462 words)

  
 WORLD IDOL.tk
When the World Idol phase started, I was quick to put up a World Idol site.
Infact, as far as my knowledge travells World Idol.tk was the first 'World Idol' fansite and came before the official World Idol site.
You will still be able to visit the old World Idol.tk website, and find out all the "old news" but will now also be able to imerse yourself in all the NEW news and gossip.
www.freewebs.com /widol   (167 words)

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