Can you believe it was ten years ago today that Princess Diana passed away? Such a long time ago, but I can vividly remember waking up from an afternoon nap and hearing the news on the radio. I was convinced I’d heard wrong, that I was still groggy from sleep. But of course, the terrible […]
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After some truly breathtaking performances, Holly Weinert and Brianna Carpenter took their rightful places amongst the Australian Idol top 12 last night.
I was so thrilled to see these girls make it through. They bring something truly unique to the top 12, and I can’t wait to follow […]
The voices of thousands of Aussie kids came together today as part of the Music: Count Us In program. At 11 am, students from more than 800 schools around the country sang the uplifting tune “Life is a Song.”
Music: Count Us In was developed to raise awareness of the importance of school music programs. Australian […]
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After a couple of days predicting, I actually got it right last night! I was thrilled that the two Central Coast boys, Ben McKenzie and Marty Simpson, were voted through the top 12. Well done boys! Australia definitely got it right this time.
With the announcement out of […]
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Megastar rappers Akon and The Game have touched down in Australia with one thing on their minds. And one could be forgiven for thinking it’s not their massive Roc Tha Block tour.
The notorious bad boys have asked for packets of condoms and a love seat […]
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Despite my confidence, it seems I was wrong again last night. No one was shocked to hear Tarisai Vushe announced as the first girl in the top 12. But no one expected that Lana Krost would join her, including Lana herself. I’m […]
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A few weeks ago I reported that savage music critics had already dubbed Damien Leith “Idol Roadkill,” following less than impressive single sales. However, as predicted, Damien’s now having the last laugh. His new album Where We Land has debuted at number one.
This makes Damien […]
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It was a big night in Australian Idol last night, with our first two contestants through to the top 12, and the first six girls singing for their supper.
As the picture shows, Matt Corby and Jacob Butler are our first two top 12 contestants. Did […]
As Australia seems to be gripped with Idol fever, I thought I’d step outside the music channel today and introduce you to Idol Stalker. Don’t let the name fool you: b5media’s resident Idol fan Jeanne Dupuis is perfectly sane, and an absolute authority on all things Idol.
I’ll be working with Jeanne to keep her updated […]
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Australian Idol 5 is off and racing after a cracking first semifinal. Following a thoroughly entertaining show last night I’m left wondering who will stay, and who will go. Some of the favourites underachieved, leaving some others to rise to the top of the pack. Right now, […]
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Written by Lauren Katulka [email] for b5media.
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