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Australian Idol: Darren Hayes and Tina Arena Hold Auditions In London
2008-04-30 19:05:00 We recently reported that the Australian Idol judges would be travelling to London in order to discover some ex-pat Australians who may have what it takes to appear on the reality TV show. It has now been revealed that pop stars, Darren Hayes and Tina Arena, will be joining the normal judges in the search of ...
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Australian Idol To Audition In London & LA
2008-03-18 13:38:00 In a bid to boost its flagging ratings, Australian Idol is set to hold auditions overseas for the first time. Producers and judged will fly into London and LA in a bid to find some talented Aussie ex-pats for the show. Freemantle Media Australia, the company behind the show, said that more Australians live in the U.K. ...
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Natalie Gauci Discusses Her 'Australian Idol' Experience
2007-12-29 00:00:00 Natalie Gauci spoke with Sony BMG Australia to discuss being the 'Australian Idol' season five winner, who helped her get through the 'Idol' experience, what the 'Idol' finale at the Sydney Opera House was like, getting to meet her fans at her first
Natalie Gauci Wins Australian Idol
2007-11-26 09:30:00 Although it’s been a long road to the Sydney Opera House for Natalie Gauci who’s been auditioning for Australian Idol for a couple of years now, the day has finally come for her to beat all the odds and win the title. She was the final choice for the top twelve on the Wild Card ...
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Kelly Clarkson Performs 'Never Again' On 'Australian Idol'
2007-10-07 00:00:00 'American Idol' season one champ Kelly Clarkson performed her 'My December' lead single 'Never Again' on 'Australian Idol' at Fox Studios in Sydney on Monday (October 1). Watch it at
Australian Idol 5 - Final 12 Performances
2007-09-11 03:32:00 It was a massive kick of to the Australian Idol finals tonight with the Final 12 taking to the brand new ? and massive ? set.Australian Idol 5 - Ben McKenzie - Top 12 PerformanceBen McKenzie started proceedings with his own spin on Maroon 5's "Sunday Morning". He was praised for his maturity on stage ? despite, in Kyle's words, being "crazy, loopy and nutty". Mark thought the song choice odd, but all the other judges loved it.Rockin' Mark Da Costa dared to take on U2's "Vertigo" ? and passed with flying colours. Dicko, however, thought he was a "little measured" and suggested he get "wild". "In the coming weeks surprise us," added Mark.Lana Krost sang Natalie Imbruglia's "Shiver" and Marcia was pleased to see her breaking away from her musical theatre roots. Kyle said he wanted to see what her mum sees when she "breaks up and it's magical".Australian Idol 5 - Daniel Mifsud - Top 12 PerformanceDaniel Mifsud performed Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me A River" but Kyle wasn't conv...
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Australian Idol 2007
2007-09-07 12:43:00 I’m not a die hard fan of Australian Idol but I think this year it may just be worth putting my life on hold. The star performer in my mind this year is Ben McKenzie. Come on, I mean I mean this guy is a star. He has a unique speaking voice, he’s cute, he fells ...
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Australian Idol Watch - Top 12 Completed
2007-09-05 00:56:00 The 2007 Australian Idol Top 12 are:Matt Corby16-year-old surfer and skater Matt from Cronulla in Sydney's south was the very last auditionee for Australian Idol this year ? and the very first to be make it into the top 12. It was renditions of hits by one of his own Idols, Stevie Wonder (first with "Superstition" and then "I Wish"), that saw him through both times.After hearing the nation's verdict, Matt was overcome. "I promised I wouldn't cry, so I'm trying to hold it back!" he told the audience."I don't know what to feel," he admitted later, realising that his life was about to change considerably.Matt has already won a sizeable fan base, impressing with his seemingly effortless talents both vocally and musically. His natural charisma and pop star good looks didn't go unnoticed either. Even Dicko was taken in ? "Put your tongues back in girls," he told his daughters via national TV.Despite his youth, the level-headed year 11 student ? who adds academic prowess to his impre...
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Australian Idol 5 Watch - Wildcard Performances
2007-09-04 23:56:00 It's Wildcard night, and the judges' top picks from the Top 24 were back to perform for the nation in the hope they can make the Top 12. Eight will perform, but just four will go through.Jack Byrnes started the night with The Doobie Brothers' classic "Long Train Runnin'". Mark and Dicko thought he was only performing to about 75% his full potential ? Kyle thought it was more like 95%. Dicko is still not a fan of Jack's brilliant dancing. "You looked like an old lady celebrating a big win at bingo," he said.Husny Thalib showed a softer side with the Blessid Union Of Souls ballad "I Believe". Dicko agreed that he has star quality but that he has to work very hard for every performance. Marcia said she was "very impressed by that performance" and Mark told him he sang "straight from the heart".Australian Idol 5 - Carl Riseley - Bye Bye LoveCarl Riseley's swing version of The Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love" was, in Marcia's words, "dynamite". "I hope Australia gets it," she said...
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Australian Idol 5 Wildcard Announcement
2007-08-31 02:47:00 It was a big night for Australian Idol as two females were picked for the Top 12 and the eight Wildcard performers were announced.Australian Idol 5 - Brianna Carpenter and Holly Weinert FinaFirst up, it was the audience vote and James announced you've chosen Brianna Carpenter. He told her she would now perform at the Opera House no matter what. "That's awesome!" she said.When Holly Weinert was named second, she and Brianna ran into each other's arms ? and fell in a heap on the floor. "I could swear!" said an excited Holly.Australian Idol 5 Damien Leith Performs 22 StepsNext, last year's Australian Idol Damien Leith performed "22 Steps" from his No.1 album Where We Land. "These guys have been pretty tough this year," Damien said of the judges. "I don't remember them being that tough last year."The judges, who have been debating day and night as to who would be their Wildcard picks, in the end decided they would pick two contestants each.Firstly, Mark announces his. "I have no su...
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Damien Leith Guests in Rove
2007-08-31 02:08:00 Damien Leith is returning home. Yes, last year's Australian Idol is coming back to perform on the show that made him a star this Thursday August 30.The top 24 contestants will no doubt be keen to hear a sample of Damien's first studio album Where We Land, which this week debuted at No.1 on the ARIA charts, following the success of his well-received second single "22 Steps"."It definitely feels like it's a whole new phase," Damien told The Sun-Herald. "I'm so proud of the album, I really truly am. I feel really good about it."Damien Leith Guests in RoveThe Irish-born singer has worked with legendary producer Ross Fraser and ARIA Award winning artist Alex Lloyd on the new CD, co-writing 10 of the songs.2007 has been a massive year for the singer, kicking off with his The Winner's Journey album sitting at No.1 in the charts; he also became an Australian citizen, got the news his first novel was to be published and began work on the new album.Topping it off, Damien and his wife Eil...
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Australian Idol 5 Watch - Semi-Finals Group 4
2007-08-30 02:56:00 After spectacular performances last night it was time for Australian Idol's second and final group of six boys to find out whom the nation wanted to stick around and move through to the Top 12.Australian Idol 5 - Ben McKenzie and Marty Simpson Final 12First through was a surprised Ben McKenzie. "That's a bit scary," he told Andrew and James. "Woah!" Ben was closely followed by Marty Simpson. "It's a wild ride,' said the surfy guitar hero. "But it's unreal so I'm gonna enjoy it for a minute."Australian Idol 5 - Sarah Lloyde - And I'm Telling You I'mThen we met the final group of six female performers, starting with Sarah Lloyde who belted out Jennifer Hudson's "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls. Mark wasn't convinced by the song choice but the other judges could not have disagreed more. "It's go hard or go home," Dicko told her. "If I've got anything to do with it you're not going anywhere."Morgan Hosking took on Alanis Morissette's "You Lear...
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Australian Idol 5 Watch - Semi-Finals Group 3
2007-08-29 04:52:00 It was crunch time tonight for Australian Idol's first group of six girls as they awaited their fates. After mixed responses from the judges to last night's performances, it was anyone's guess as to who would be named in the Top 12.Australian Idol 5 - Tarisai Vushe and Lana Krost Final 12Ultimately it was Tarisai Vushe and Lana Krost who heard their names read out. "I just want to say thank you to everyone who voted for me," said Tarisai. A very surprised Lana admitted she wasn't very confident about getting in.Australian Idol 5 - Mark Da Costa - Whole Lotta LoveTonight's performances were lead by Mark Da Costa, who rocked the house with Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love". The audience loved it and the judges agreed. Although Mark (the judge, that is) said he was worried by the fact it was a "classic reproduction", Dicko thought the opposite. "You don't mess with a song like that," he declared.Australian Idol 5 - Ben McKenzie - Mad WorldBen McKenzie, striking in a Beatle's ...
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Australian Idol 5 Watch - Semi-Finals Group 2
2007-08-29 04:32:00 Australian Idol 5 - Matt Corby and Jacob Butler Final 12Night two of the Australian Idol finals began with a bang as two of last night's males were told they were entering the Top 12. After a grueling 24 hour wait, Matt Corby and Jacob Butler were named the first two finalists. "I promised I wouldn't cry, so I'm trying to hold it back," Matt said upon hearing the news. "I don't know what to say," added Jacob, who went on to offer to pay back everyone who voted for him.The tricky business over, it was time for the girls to hit the stage and strutting her stuff first was Sally Van Der Zwart with a stunning version of Kelly Clarkson's "Never Again". Kyle told her she was "almost at star potential" but was obviously nervous. Dicko questioned her performing a song by another Idol, while Mark announced he hated the song.Natalie Gauci was next, with a powerhouse rendition of Christina Aguilera's "Hurt". "You cut that," Marcia told her. Dicko thought the normally edgy singer was too ...
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Australian Idol 5 Watch - Semi-Finals Group 1
2007-08-29 04:10:00 The Australian Idol semi-finals finally arrived and tonight, six of the boys faced off to see just who would be voted through to the Top 12. Just two will make it. For the rest, there's still the chance of being picked by the judges for the wildcard show.Tonight's show ? the first from Idol's new home at Sydney's Fox Studios ? sounded and looked better than ever, with broadcast in high definition and with 5.1 sound for the first time.Australian Idol 5 - Matt Corby - I WishFirst cab off the rank was Matt Corby who, like Daniel Mifsud, Mark Da Costa and Jack Byrnes before him, joined the scarf wearers club (or "scarfies") as he performed Stevie Wonder's "I Wish". Kyle told him he was one of the only contestants he remembered - but thought the performance seemed a bit like a rehearsal.Quietly spoken Junior To'o proved his place in the comp with Pink's "Dear Mr. President". There was much discussion between judges about his interpretation of the lyrics, but Marcia told him he "d...
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Australian Idol Watch - Talented Top 24 Announced
2007-08-22 23:14:00 It?s crunch time in the lead up to the Australian Idol 2007 semi-finals,and the 63 remaining contestants are faced with the realisation that more than half of them will be going home.The group meets at Idol?s new HQ at Sydney?s Fox Studios, where the judges are in heated deliberation as to who will stay and who will go. "It?s a numbers game," says Dicko. "We haven?t got room for all of them."This year performers are told their fate in groups and well as solo. As one after another is told they haven?t made it through, panic sweeps the waiting room.Australian Idol Season 5 Top 24 Part 1Tarisai Vushe brings her bible along with her. "The only one who knows if I?m going to get through is God," she says. And the judges, of course, and they tell her she is.Next Daniel Mifsud enters the room. "Music is my life, there?s no backup plan," he admits. He won?t have to worry about that for now ? he?s made it.Mildura?s Holly Weinert and Jesse Curran are already firm friends and they hear their fa...
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