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  World Idol | The Internet Forum
Kurt Nilsen was voted World Idol with a massive 106 points of a maximum possible 112 points.
Superstar, The Pan-Arabic version of Pop Idol was broadcast to 22 countries - and had competitors from several Arabic countries.
World Idol 1 - Alicja Janosz - Alex
theinternetforum.co.uk /popidol/worldidol1.php   (354 words)

  
  World Idol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
World Idol (Germany: SuperStar Weltweit, Middle East: SuperStar El Alaam) was the title of a one-off international version of the television show Pop Idol, featuring winners of the various national Idol shows around the world competing against each other.
After presenting the competitors, viewers from the 11 participating countries were allowed to vote by telephone, but not for the participant from their home country.
The judge was also shocked by the final result, commenting later that American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson should have won the show as she is the best talent he has seen from any competition.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/World_Idol   (265 words)

  
 Idol series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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).
As part of an out-of-court settlement between the Pop Idol producers and the creators of Popstars, international sales contracts of the format contain a clause preventing the local broadcaster from using the word pop in the local title.
Sweden, Idol 2004/Idol 2005/Idol 2006 [31] -- Daniel Lindström, Agnes Carlsson
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Idol_series   (801 words)

  
 Inside Australian Idol | the show: world idol
The points each Idol gets from all of the countries will be tallied and added together by an independent vote management company to determine their overall position in the contest.
World Idol will be customized for broadcast in each market, with segments being taped in both London and Australia.
World Idol is produced by Fremantle Media and 19TV in association with Network Ten.
www.atienmedia.com /idol/season1/worldidol.htm   (1085 words)

  
 World Idol, News and Gossip from World Idol
American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson is the bookies' favourite to win the World Idol special, ahead of Will Young.
Millions of people in 11 countries are expected to watch Pop Idol winners from around the globe, battle it out for the title of World Idol.
A show insider told The Sun that World Idol should prove a "huge boost" for Ant and Dec in their bid to crack America.
www.popwinners.co.uk /world-idol   (250 words)

  
 Idols   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Idols is the televised search for a new national solo pop idol.
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.worldidol.tv /page.asp?partid=12   (740 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   (157 words)

  
 Now all the world's a stage - www.smh.com.au
World Idol has proved to be just that, simultaneously topping the ratings from Brussels to Brisbane, as audiences in 11 countries crowded an electronic colosseum to cheer the home side and vote in a "world cup" of warbling, tears and caustic judges.
In the northern hemisphere, World Idol screened on Christmas Day and topped the ratings in Belgium (with 42 per cent audience share), Germany, Canada (twice the audience of the next show, ER), Poland and the Netherlands.
Mott says World Idol was nonetheless a commercial success for Ten as it boosted the "Idol brand" as each of the TV networks moves into 2004 schedules vying for the reality TV vote among viewers.
www.smh.com.au /articles/2004/01/02/1072908901335.html   (888 words)

  
 World Idol news, forum and commentary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Among your best sources for World Idol news and gossip are Google's coverage and Yahoo's coverage.
After the reigning Australian Idol, Guy Sebastian joined the top twelve finalists from this year in a group performance of patriotic Aussie songs, a staggering one in four Aussies watched Casey become the new Australian Idol.
The commentary diary about World Idol series one, 2003 is on the second archive page.
www.celebchaos.com /worldidol.htm   (2094 words)

  
 Norwegian beats Clarkson for 'World Idol' title - REALITY TV , 'IDOL' - MSNBC.com
"World Idol" winner Kurt Nilsen from Norway, center, poses with all the contestants Thursday in London.
The competitors are all winners of the first season of the “Idol” series in their respective countries.
Nilsen, 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.
msnbc.msn.com /id/3856274   (340 words)

  
 Official site of Canadian Idol - CTV's search for Canada's best.
The audition tour is over and Idol has retrained its focus on narrowing the talent pool to 22 coveted spots.
A look at any Idol set will yield plenty of young faces working their first job in the television industry.
Idols dream of fame in T.O. Idol hopefuls share their dreams of fame while waiting in the massive line on Yonge Street.
www.ctv.ca /generic/WebSpecials/Shows/CanadianIdol   (201 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/American Idol
American Idol is a television show featured on the Fox Network in the United States, based on the popular British show Pop Idol.
The show is a competition in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best "undiscovered" young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although some runners-up have achieved enough fame to ink record deals of their own.
The fifth season of American Idol will be held starting in January 2006 with auditions expected to be in the summer and early autumn of 2005.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/American_Idol   (2343 words)

  
 World Idol Pictures world idol contestants World Idol concert be part of American Idol underground contestant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
We are finished with world Idol until the new contestants later this year...
IDOL mania in Singapore The Malaysia Star - Malaysia The third instalment of the series, American Idol 3, became so popular that even...
A small matter such as an overtime goal in a world championship is just the sort of thing to move a guy from afterthought to idol of millions living north of...
www.comeparty.co.nz /worldidol.htm   (442 words)

  
 World Idol slated for late December - www.smh.com.au
British commercial television companies announced today a World Idol contest between winners of the worldwide Pop Idol shows would be screened in a number of countries around Christmas Day.
The two-part special is to be staged in London and broadcast around the world, the first part going out "in late December".
In the show, 24 finalists from around the world will take part in a contest to be screened next October.
www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/11/14/1068674329778.html?from=storyrhs   (318 words)

  
 New York Daily News - Entertainment - World of 'Idol' pursuit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Among those singing their hearts out on 'World Idol' is Kelly Clarkson of the U.S. LONDON - Alexander Klaws, a wholesome 19-year-old who was the German pop idol this year, wraps up his song "Maniac" and faces the panel of 11 international judges.
Eleven contestants who have won their countries' versions of the Idol franchise compete in the show.
"World Idol" is a tricky concept for Cowell.
www.nydailynews.com /entertainment/story/148413p-130943c.html   (522 words)

  
 World Idol - @forums
World Idol from FOX 12/25 and 1/31 2003
The idea for a worldwide Idols competition was conceived some time ago, and for FremantleMedia and 19TV to now be able to realize this project, working with all of our broadcast partners, is absolutely fantastic.
The US version, AMERICAN IDOL, has broken ratings records for FOX and is about to launch its third season in January of 2004.

Based in Santa Monica and with offices in New York, FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) is one of America's foremost producers of reality-based, entertainment programming for television.

www.atforumz.com /showthread.php?t=219993   (1092 words)

  
 CNN.com - Norwegian takes 'World Idol' title - Jan. 2, 2004
Norway's "Pop Idol" Kurt Nilsen moved a step up to "World Idol" when he triumphed in a singing competition with winners from 10 other nations.
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.cnn.com /2004/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/01/world.idol.ap   (283 words)

  
 "Idol" in for Global Smackdown - Nov 14, 2003 - E! Online News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Fox announced Friday it would broadcast a two-part World Idol special on December 25 and January 1 featuring Clarkson and first-season Idol winners from 10 other countries competing in London for the chance to be crowned the ultimate pop superstar.
And while winners have scored record contracts from their wins, this new contest is solely about bragging rights and kicking butt on a global scale for the World Idol title.
Fans who just can't wait for the return of their red, white and blue Idol--the third season premiere has yet to be announced--can tune in to American Idol: Christmas Songs on November 25 for a dose of yuletide spirit Fox style.
www.eonline.com /News/Items/0,1,12918,00.html   (421 words)

  
 World Idol Links
World Idol is a two-part special airing the evenings of Christmas, 2003 and New Year's Day 2004 featuring a competition between 11 National Idols.
The "World Idol" participants, are Kelly Clarkson (USA), Will Young, (UK), Heinz Winckler, (South Africa), Alicja Janosz, (Poland); Jamai Loman, (Netherlands), Alexander Klaws, (Germany), Kurt Nilsen, (Norway), Diana Karazon, (Lebanon), Peter Evrard, (Belgium), Ryan Malcolm, (Canada), and Guy Sebastian (Australia).
Foxes On Idol 1/9/04 World Idol: In Defense of Kelly Clarkson
www.sirlinksalot.net /worldidol.html   (383 words)

  
 World Idol: Would You Like Some Wine With That Cheese? :: RealityReel.com :: News, Recaps, Gossip, Interviews, & ...
When I heard a rumour there was going to be a world idol competition, that’s what I thought it was— a rumour.
The very first Canadian Idol was crowned this past fall and auditions are already being held for the second season this February.
Countries all over the world have jumped on the 'Idol bandwagon', which has spurred the idea for a worldwide competition.
www.realityreel.com /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=517&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0   (831 words)

  
 Zap2it - TV news - Kurt Konquers 'World Idol' Kompetition
Kurt Nilsen, a 25-year-old former plumber from Norway, conquered early favorites Kelly Clarkson and Will Young to claim the entirely honorary title of "World Idol" on a one-hour special which aired on FOX on Thursday, Jan. 1 (and on New Year's Eve in other parts of the world).
With "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" ruling the international box office, viewers proved that they were ready to embrace a hobbit as their pop idol as well.
The "World Idol" special, hosted by British "Pop Idol" duo Ant and Dec, also featured performances by lip-synching former-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and by Sir Elton John.
tv.zap2it.com /tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|85444|1|,00.html   (396 words)

  
 Zap2it - TV news - Cowell Will Judge 'World Idol'
Cowell, the brutally forthright record producer and judge on "American Idol," has been named one of the judges for the world competition, which will air on Christmas and New Year's day on FOX.
Winners from 11 "Idol" shows around the world, including American Kelly Clarkson, will compete for the "World Idol" crown.
One judge from each version of the show will also be part of "World Idol." Cowell, who first came to prominence on the U.K.'s "Pop Idol" (where the format began), will represent "American Idol" at the judge's table.
tv.zap2it.com /tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|84996|1|,00.html   (256 words)

  
 The Spoof - World Idol In Hot Soup, and other Idol News
Australian Idol Winner and World Idol contestant Guy Sebastian, famous for his afro hair-do, was caught in the act at the after party last night, literally.
At the party, attended by the Idols, family, crew, and many others, a fan of around 15 years old, went to the toilet, only to walk in on Guy Sebastian and German Idol, Alexander giving each other "party favours".
In a shock announcement, Simon Cowell is being interviewed to be the main judge on Iraqi Idol, to be aired next year, more on that to come soon.
www.thespoof.com /news/spoof.cfm?headline=s3i1552   (328 words)

  
 The surprising outcome of the World Idol competition. By Dana Stevens
The entire airtime for the World Idol verdict show could easily have lasted less than 10 minutes, like one of those local-access lottery segments where a guy pulls numbered pingpong balls out of a fish tank.
Since each national contest winner was contractually obligated to appear in the international competition for the nominal fee of $1,400, and the only reward for becoming World Idol is, well, being World Idol, it's not exactly clear how this will change Nilsen's life (though it should sell plenty of records for his band, Fenrik Lane).
Correction, Monday, Jan. 5, 2004: The original version of this article stated that former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell appeared on the World Idol contest, and noted that she is managed by BMG, the same conglomerate that owns the Idol franchise.
www.slate.com /id/2093410   (668 words)

  
 Inside Australian Idol | the show
The Australian Idol story begins with the nationwide auditions held in capital cites.
Beginning in Adelaide on May 28, thousands of hopefuls auditioned and the Idol team were handsomely rewarded with an enormous pool of potential contestants, all vying for a place in the Idol history books.
Beginning in Adelaide on May 28, thousands of hopefuls auditioned and the Idol team were handsomely rewarded with an enormous pool of potential contestants, all vying to be crown the Australian Idol.
www.insideaustralianidol.com /theshow.htm   (229 words)

  
 World Idol TV Show - World Idol Television Show - TV.com
World Idol, the spectacular search to find the ultimate world pop superstar, was produced by FremantleMedia and 19TV.
Winners from the completed first Idol series in 11 territories stepped up onto the world stage and battled it out to be crowned the world's biggest pop sensation.
This international competition, staged in London, was broadcasted to over 20 countries around the world.
www.tv.com /world-idol/show/23667/summary.html   (206 words)

  
 World Idol…Where Did We Find These People? :: RealityReel.com :: News, Recaps, Gossip, Interviews, & Commentaries For ...
His biggest problem is that he is going to blend in with about half of the idols there tonight.
Intermixed with all of this, we get to see Kelly’s comments about each singer, and of course, she is nothing but classy and cool.
She was good, and the first idol I can say did deserve to win her crown.
www.realityreel.com /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=513&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0   (886 words)

  
 American Idol
Nearly three months after her crowning, sixth-season American Idol champion Jordin Sparks has officially signed a recording contract.
Former 'Idol 4' finalist Jessica Sierra's trial postponed due to rehab
All site content is © 2000-2007 Reality TV World and may not be republished or reproduced without Reality TV World's expressed written permission.
www.realitytvworld.com /americanidol   (1081 words)

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