Joss Stone turns down an offer from ‘The Voice’
July 30th, 2012 - 7:17 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Popular British singer Joss Stone is said to have snubbed an offer to be a judge of contestants on ‘The Voice’. The reasons that the singer gave ... Read more...
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Bollywood not obligated to absorb TV talent: Babul Supriyo
July 13th, 2012 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Playback singer Babul Supriyo says the film industry is under no obligation to create space for the winners of TV reality shows."According to me, TV ... Read more...
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Victoria back with Spice Girls for musical launch
June 25th, 2012 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jun 25 (IANS) Victoria Beckham is set to reunite with the Spice Girls to launch their stage musical "Viva Forever".The 38-year-old will meet her former bandmates - Melanie ... Read more...
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Jessie J to return to ‘The Voice’
June 18th, 2012 - 9:38 am ICT by IANS
London, June 18 (IANS) Singer Jessie J, who was part of the coaching panel of British TV talent show "The Voice", has reportedly been offered 500,000 pounds to return to ... Read more...
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Scherzinger to star in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ revival (Lead)
May 11th, 2012 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 11 (IANS) Singer Nicole Scherzinger is set to feature in a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber hit rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar".In 2011, the singer was rumoured to ... Read more...
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Scherzinger to star in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
May 11th, 2012 - 8:27 am ICT by IANS
London, May 11 (IANS) Singer Nicole Scherzinger is set to feature in a new play - Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar".In 2011, the singer was rumoured to be a ... Read more...
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I can take a lot of punches, says JLo
March 2nd, 2012 - 11:54 am ICT by IANS
New York, March 2 (IANS/EFE) Jennifer Lopez appears on the current cover of V Magazine showing her more combative side and discussing her artistic career of almost two decades ... Read more...
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Pop goes the Chinese military
January 19th, 2012 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 19 (IANS) A growing number of Chinese soldiers-cum-singers has been going from troops to troupes, with salutes from the charts, China Daily said Thursday.Military singers have been marching ... Read more...
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TV shows encourage artist development: Kelly Clarkson
January 1st, 2012 - 9:27 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 1 (IANS) Singer Kelly Clarkson, who won "American Idol" in 2002 believes TV talent shows encourage new talent."There's no money in music now, so if an artist comes ... Read more...
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Regis Philbin planning a TV talent show
November 29th, 2011 - 11:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Nov 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) TV personality Regis Philbin has announced that he plans to come out with a television talent show just weeks after he stepped down from his iconic ... Read more...
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Snoop Dogg to star in sitcom
October 7th, 2011 - 8:53 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 7 (IANS) Rapper Snoop Dogg will star as the father in a family sitcom for NBC, which he has developed with producer Don Reo.This is not the first ... Read more...
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China’s popular TV talent show axed by broadcast watchdog
September 17th, 2011 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Changsa (China), Sep 17 (IANS) China's state broadcast watchdog has called off a popular TV talent show, the equivalent of "American Idol," after it broke the cap on broadcasting time ... Read more...
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Shillong Chamber Choir ready for personalised concert in Mumbai
March 28th, 2011 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) They enthralled US President Barack Obama on his India visit last year, and now the 16-member Shillong Chamber Choir will perform to the audience's taste ... Read more...
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American Idol: Top 11 left
March 24th, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Things are heating up on the current season of the most popular TV talent hunt show, American Idol.The show is left with the last 11 stars ... Read more...
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Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid confirms he’ll judge US ‘X Factor’
March 20th, 2011 - 4:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 20 (ANI): Music mogul Antonio 'L.A.' Reid has confirmed that he will join the judging panel of Simon Cowell's new U.S. show 'The X Factor'.Reid stepped down as chairman and ... Read more...
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Kimberley Walsh wants anonymity
February 5th, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 5 (IANS) Singer Kimberley Walsh says she is not scared of fame fading away one day because she never planned to be a popular person.Walsh insists she would love to ... Read more...
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No ‘X Factor’ for Will Smith
January 11th, 2011 - 11:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 11 (IANS) Will Smith's spokesperson has denied reports that the Hollywood star has signed up for judge Simon Cowell's US version of TV talent show "The X Factor".The "Independence ... Read more...
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Rihanna to judge U.S. version of ‘X Factor’?
December 30th, 2010 - 2:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 30 (ANI): Rumours are abuzz that Rihanna is lining up a role on Simon Cowell's latest TV talent show.The rumours started after the R and B singer enjoyed dinner ... Read more...
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Minogue no more worries about her appearance
December 1st, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 1(IANS) Dannii Minogue only has six items in her make-up bag as she has cut back on her beauty regime since becoming a mother in July.The Australian beauty, 39, who ... Read more...
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Dance troupe trying to sprint through tunnel to beat traffic sparks terror scare in NYC!
November 20th, 2010 - 6:34 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Nov 20(ANI): A camouflage-clad dance troupe trying to make it to a live TV talent show set off a rush-hour terror scare in New York when they dumped their cars ... Read more...
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Sir Elton John finds ‘American Idol’ boring
October 20th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 20 (ANI): Sir Elton John has revealed that he refused to join the American Idol judging panel, because he finds the show 'boring'.'The Rocket Man' was reported to have ... Read more...
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Songwriters today are pretty awful, says Sir Elton John
October 19th, 2010 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 19 (ANI): Sir Elton John has described today's songwriters as "pretty awful," but says he admires singers Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga."Songwriters today are pretty awful, which ... Read more...
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Simon Cowell To Receive Special Emmy Award
October 7th, 2010 - 7:24 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Music mogul and former American Idol judge Simon Cowell will be soon conferred with a special prize. He would receive this prize at the soon-to-be-held 38th ... Read more...
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Simon Cowell to receive special Emmy
October 6th, 2010 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 6 (IANS) Music mogul Simon Cowell will be conferred with a special prize at 38th International Emmy Awards.Cowell will be presented with the International Emmy Founders Award for his work ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole can never lead a ‘normal’ life
September 13th, 2010 - 2:27 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole says she can't think of anything worse than giving up her career in showbiz.
The "Girls Aloud" singer, who is also a judge on British TV ... Read more...
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Black British female artists ignored by UK’s public
September 10th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 10 (ANI): The British public turns a blind eye when it comes to the music of new black female artists in the country.Simon Frith, chair of the Mercury Prize, claims ... Read more...
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Simon Cowell feels great at 50
September 8th, 2010 - 12:21 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 7 (IANS) Life has taken a positive course for music mogul Simon Cowell ever since he has turned 50.
The musician feels his professional as well as personal lives are better ... Read more...
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TV sensation Susan Boyle to perform for the Pope
August 26th, 2010 - 2:58 am ICT by BNO News
LONDON (BNO NEWS) -- TV talent show singer Susan Boyle will be performing for Pope Benedict XVI when he visits Scotland next month, the Scottish Catholic Church said on Wednesday.The ... Read more...
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Emma Bunton left with deflated tyre on highway
August 23rd, 2010 - 2:28 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 23 (IANS) Former Spice girl Emma Bunton was left deflated on her way to host a live TV talent contest Sunday when her car suffered a flat tyre on the ... Read more...
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Steven Tyler ‘replaces Simon Cowell on ‘American Idol’
August 19th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 19 (ANI): If reports are to be believed, then Steven Tyler has replaced Simon Cowell by signing TV talent show 'American Idol'.The rocker's name has been linked to the programme ... Read more...
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ABBA’s Ulvaeus accuses musical shows like ‘X-Factor’ of killing creativity
August 16th, 2010 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 16 (ANI): Swedish pop music group ABBA's member Bjorn Ulvaeus has slammed music reality shows like 'X Factor' saying that such shows are cruel.Ulvaeus accused that such TV talent contests ... Read more...
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Ellen DeGeneres to leave ‘American Idol’
July 30th, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 30 (ANI): Ellen DeGeneres is set to leave the hit TV talent show 'American Idol'."A couple months ago, I let FOX and the American Idol producers know that this didn't ... Read more...
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Jessica Simpson to judge ‘American Idol’?
July 29th, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 29 (ANI): Jessica Simpson might take over Simon Cowell as a judge on 'American Idol', according to reports.Both Justin Timberlake and Sir Elton John have earlier rejected the role in ... Read more...
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American Idol Age Bar Lowered To 15
June 22nd, 2010 - 8:08 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
June 22, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): It’s good news for the aspiring young candidates of ‘American Idol’! The reality TV talent competition is lowering its minimum age limit to ... Read more...
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Oprah Winfrey launches TV talent show
June 9th, 2010 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 09 (ANI): Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is launching a TV talent show to search for her replacement as she plans to step down from her chat show.In a bid ... Read more...
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