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Oz Music Scene

May 20th, 2008

Gabriella Cilmi Back at Number One

With all the excitement of Jason Mraz’s tour announcement yesterday, I forgot to check the ARIA charts. So I did it today, and I was thrilled to see Gabriella Cilmi has taken back to the top spot with “Sweet About Me.” She ousted the powerhouse duo of Madonna and Justin Timberlake to do it, so […]

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February 19th, 2008

Musos Make Cleo’s Bachelor List

We always knew musicians were some of the sexiest guys in Australia, but now it’s official. Cleo have just released their annual Bachelor of the Year finalists list, and it includes plenty of musical eye-candy.
Australian Idol alumni Carl Riseley and Dean Geyer have made the cut, along with Rock Star graduate Toby Rand.
The indie kids […]

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February 12th, 2008

Carl Riseley Releases Debut Disc

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Carl Riseley’s the latest graduate of the Australian Idol class of 2007 to make good. The swing king has quit the navy and signed a major record deal with Universal.
Carl’s debut album Your Imagination is due out in the next few months. It features cover […]

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November 13th, 2007

Carl Riseley Bows Out of Idol Contest

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In one of the closest verdicts this season, Australian Idol viewers sent home likable crooner Carl Riseley.
Just four percent separated Carl from remaining Idol hopefuls Matt Corby and Natalie Gauci. Despite coming so close to the Idol crown, Carl was gracious in defeat.
“Man, I am […]

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November 12th, 2007

Australian Idols Sing the Viewers’ Choices

It’s crunch time on Australian Idol, with only three young hopefuls remaining. Tonight we’ll see one of them leave the comp, paving the way for the final two to sing for the ultimate title at the Opera House. You’d think all of that would have inspired some outstanding performances, but did it?

Natalie Gauci was first […]

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October 30th, 2007

Tarisai’s Tantrums End Her Idol Run

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After a tumultuous week, Tarisai Vushe is the latest contestant to leave Australian Idol.
This week Tarisai hit back at accusations from public that she was “fake.” Following another technically superb but unemotional performance, Mark and Dicko agreed that she wasn’t showing her […]

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October 29th, 2007

Australian Idol Delivers Homegrown Hits

Last night was all about Australian music on Channel Ten, and Australian Idol was no exception. The final five honoured our country’s great music by performing some classic hits and new Aussie tunes.
Judge Mark Holden stepped out from behind the desk this week to mentor the Idols in the studio. All the aspiring singers said […]

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October 23rd, 2007

Daniel Mifsud Faces Idol Axe

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And then there were five. Last night we said goodbye to Australian Idol nice guy Daniel Mifsud.
“It’s been such an amazing time,” he said after the verdict. “I’ve learned so much.”
I don’t think anything last night came as a surprise to anyone. While Daniel started […]

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October 22nd, 2007

Australian Idol Top 6: Judges’ Choice

The Idols have faced harsh criticism over their song choices in recent weeks, so it must have been a relief to hand the control over to the judges. At least for half the night. Last night our Australian Idols sang a song picked by the judges, and another of their own choice.
It proved to be […]

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October 17th, 2007

Stars Perform for Idol Charities

Whether you’re an Idol fan or not, Friday night’s Australian Idol “Doin’ It For the Kids” concert should be worth watching.
Not only will the final six Idol finalists perform, we’ll also see performances from top entertainers The Rogue Traders, Darren Hayes, Katie Noonan, The Noll Brothers, and Vanessa Amorosi. Past Australian Idol graduates Damien Leith, […]

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