Fame Academy

Lemar Obika was born to Nigerian parents on 4 April 1978 in London, and grew listening to soul and r&b and used to sing at home with his brother pretending to be The Jacksons. He was eighteen when he had his first concert at the Junior Jam at the Temple in Tottenham supporting Usher. He gave up an opportunity to study pharmacy at the Cardiff University to pursue a musical career. Lemar had some success in his musical career supporting Destiny's Child and achieving a record deal. When the record deal fell through due to restructuring at the label he was signed to, he had to eventually take a job working as an ...

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Lemar, Lemar - Fame Academy, Lemar - Recorded Career, Lemar - Discography, Lemar - Albums, Lemar - Hit singles, Lemar - Trivia, Lemar - Links

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Having failed to make the final 13 contestants and thereby the television stages of Fame Academy in 2002, Alistair re-applied the following year when the final 12 contestants were decided by the public (from 25 chosen by the judges and producers) and was voted through in the first week. Despite harsh criticism from ‘Headmaster’ Richard Park and the vocal coaches who criticised his voice and image, his dogged determination and cheerful clowning around behind the scenes with fellow student James Fox endeared him to many of the viewers of the live TV streaming programmes. As his popularity grew, he became ...

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Alistair Griffin, Alistair Griffin - Early Career, Alistair Griffin - Fame Academy, Alistair Griffin - A New Direction, Alistair Griffin - Public Perception, Alistair Griffin - Fans, Alistair Griffin - Quotes, Alistair Griffin - Discography, Alistair Griffin - Singles, Alistair Griffin - Albums, Alistair Griffin - Compilations, Alistair Griffin - Reviews, Alistair Griffin - Other Links and Information Sources

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The second series of Fame Academy started in 2003, with some changes. Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty continued as lead presenters. Songwriting teacher Pam Sheyne did not return, and the role of dance teacher Kevin Adams was reduced. Headteacher Richard Park was nasty to contestants this year, in Simon Cowell style. Carrie Grant's husband, David Grant, joined the series as an extra voice coach. Bee Gee Robin Gibb joined the show as a judge for the live shows, along with the t ...

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Fame Academy, Fame Academy - Concept, Fame Academy - Series History, Fame Academy - Series One 2002, Fame Academy - Series Two 2003, Fame Academy - Comic Relief Does Fame Academy, Fame Academy - Series One 2003, Fame Academy - Series Two 2005, Fame Academy - Charities, Fame Academy - Production

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BBC Three, the successor of the similar BBC Choice, is a British television channel from the BBC broadcasting only on digital cable, terrestrial and satellite. BBC Three was launched on February 9, 2003, eleven months after its originally planned launch date (and that of BBC Four). The delay was due to debate over its proposed format - some felt it would not be sufficiently different to existi ...

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• BBC Three - Identity
• BBC Three - Programmes
• BBC Three - Viewership
• BBC Three - Awards and criticism

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The station used to be separate stations with the Bakerloo Line being served (since March 10, 1906) by Trafalgar Square station and the Northern Line (since June 22, 1907) by Strand station. The concourses were linked by subterrean underpasses and walkways and the resulting complex named "Charing Cross" on May 1, 1979, when the station also became the southern terminus of the new Jubilee Line. The Jubilee Line platforms were closed to public use in 1999 when that line was ext ...

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Charing Cross tube station, Charing Cross tube station - History, Charing Cross tube station - Film & TV appearances, Charing Cross tube station - Nearby places of interest, Charing Cross tube station - Nearest Tube stations, Charing Cross tube station - External link

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The channel's idents were conceived by a junior animator working at Aardman Animations and have been used since the channel was first launced. According to reports, Stuart Murphy was touring Aardman Animations looking for new programming ideas for BBC Three when he spotted the cone shaped creatures, he then took the idea back to the Lambie-Nairn agency, responsible for the BBC Three identity package. A feature of this identity is also the m ...

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BBC Three, BBC Three - Identity, BBC Three - Programmes, BBC Three - Viewership, BBC Three - Awards and criticism

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Throughout 2004, Alistair performed live at over 50 gigs up and down the UK and appeared on numerous television programmes, including Top of the Pops. In March of that year he also competed in the European 'WorldBest' competition in Cannes, singing live with Phil Collins. In May 2004, he abandoned his record company's 'pop style' backing tracks and his former 'boyband' image and started working with the already established rock band 'Riccardi' who regularly acted as his backing band. His solo acoustic sessions at London music venue, 'The Bedford ...

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Alistair Griffin, Alistair Griffin - Early Career, Alistair Griffin - Fame Academy, Alistair Griffin - A New Direction, Alistair Griffin - Public Perception, Alistair Griffin - Fans, Alistair Griffin - Quotes, Alistair Griffin - Discography, Alistair Griffin - Singles, Alistair Griffin - Albums, Alistair Griffin - Compilations, Alistair Griffin - Reviews, Alistair Griffin - Other Links and Information Sources

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Red Nose Day is the main way in which Comic Relief raises money. It is held in the spring every other year and is often treated as a semi-holiday, with, for example, schools having non-uniform days. The day culminates in a live television event on BBC1 starting in the evening and going through into the early hours of the morning, but other money-raising events take place. As the name suggests, the day involves the wearing of plastic red noses, which are available, in exchange for a donation, from many shops. There are also larg ...

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Comic Relief, Comic Relief - Red Nose Day, Comic Relief - On television, Comic Relief - 1999 event, Comic Relief - 2001 event, Comic Relief - 2003 event, Comic Relief - 2005 event, Comic Relief - Types of nose and amounts raised by Comic Relief, Comic Relief - Comic Relief charity singles, Comic Relief - Criticism, Comic Relief - Similar events outside the United Kingdom, Comic Relief - In the United States, Comic Relief - In Australia, Comic Relief - In Germany

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Jaki Graham - Albums. Heaven Knows (1985) Breaking Away (1986) From Now On (1989) Real Life (1994) Hold On (1995) Rhythym Of life (1996) Don't Keep Me Waiting (1997) My Life (1998) Jaki Graham - Singles. "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" (duet with David Grant) (1985) (#5 UK) "Round And Round" (1985) (#9 UK) "Heaven Knows" ( ...

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Jaki Graham, Jaki Graham - Discography, Jaki Graham - Albums, Jaki Graham - Singles, Jaki Graham - External link

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The first country to use the format is somewhat unclear; Endemol produced Star Academy Holland for their home market, but a pilot show was also broadcast in Belgium. It is clear that the first major success in a large market was Operación Triunfo in Spain. This show was also produced by Endemol, and shares all the same elements as Star Academy, so it is reasonable to treat it as part of the same lineage, even though Endemol t ...

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Star Academy, Star Academy - Format, Star Academy - History, Star Academy - Versions

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The latest trend at SET is the introduction of Reality programming in India. With the runaway success of Indian Idol(2004-05), the company's programming chief Tarun Katial is keen on trying reality programming in India and hence has adapted many a formats based on which programming will be lauched in 2005. The next show in the pipeline is Fame Gurukul based on the British format Fame Academy and a second season of Indian Idol which will return in the later part of 2005. Reality programming saw huge success only in the form of Kaun Banega Cro ...

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Sony Entertainment Television India, Sony Entertainment Television India - About, Sony Entertainment Television India - Programming, Sony Entertainment Television India - Latest Interview with Tarun Katial, Sony Entertainment Television India - Cross-Genere oriented Programming, Sony Entertainment Television India - List of programs, Sony Entertainment Television India - Production companies worked with, Sony Entertainment Television India - Stars launched, Sony Entertainment Television India - Company Specs: History & Achievements, Sony Entertainment Television India - 1996-1999: Building it up, Sony Entertainment Television India - 2000-2003: Rejuvenating, Sony Entertainment Television India - 2004-2005: Reinventing the future, Sony Entertainment Television India - The future

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Frou Frou - Origins. In 1998, Heap was introduced to Sigsworth to help produce her debut album, I-Megaphone, which was released on now-defunct Almo Records. Their first collaborative effort was on the album track, and first single, "Getting Scared." After criticising work on other projects throughout his career, Sigsworth realised that the missing link he sought was a "vocal he loved". Having particularly favoured the voice of Heap, who by now had become a good friend, he asked her to work on a reco ...

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Frou Frou, Frou Frou - Career, Frou Frou - Origins, Frou Frou - Details, Frou Frou - Since disbanding, Frou Frou - Discography, Frou Frou - Album, Frou Frou - Singles

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BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Capoeira. Debut: 2002 Filmed against the London skyline, it shows two people doing Capoeira, a Brazilian dance that brings together beauty, power, mental and physical balance, self-defence, music and art. The camera circles around two Capoeira performers throughout its duration. The two performers are dressed in red and white. An alternative edit, which joins the action a few seconds earlier than the standard version, is used in Wales and Scotland. BBC 'Rhythm & ...

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BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - List of idents, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Capoeira, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Haka, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Festival, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Salsa, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Ballet, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Hip-Hop, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Tapdogs, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Acrobat, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Music Video, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Bollywood, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Tango, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Tai-Chi, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Skateboarders, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Maasai, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Tumbler, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Spoofs, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - E4, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - French & Saunders, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Comic Relief, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Dead Ringers, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Bo' Selecta!, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - An Audience with Harry Hill, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Other, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Christmas, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Criticism, BBC 'Rhythm & Movement' idents - Possible replacement

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Pop Idol - International spinoffs. The Pop Idol format has been launched in over a dozen nations worldwide. These spin-off are listed at Idol series. Pop Idol - World Idol. A World Idol international television special was held in December 2003, featuring national first series Idol contest winners competing against each other; viewers worldwide voted Norwegian idol Kurt Nilsen "World Idol." See also:

Pop Idol, Pop Idol - Related programs, Pop Idol - International spinoffs, Pop Idol - World Idol, Pop Idol - Other similar formats

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In this genre, camera crews follow the daily interactions of people in ordinary places, such as airports or restaurants. Seven Up! (1964) (UK) sampling the lives of 12 children every 7 years by Michael Apted. An American Family (1973) The Family (1974) (UK) Sylvania Waters (1992) (Australia) The Real World (1992) The Living Soap (1993) (UK) Road Rules (1994) True Life (1998) Airport (UK; BBC show ...

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List of reality television programs, List of reality television programs - Documentary style, List of reality television programs - Historical re-creation, List of reality television programs - Dating, List of reality television programs - Law Enforcement/Military, List of reality television programs - Courtroom, List of reality television programs - Makeover, List of reality television programs - Lifestyle change, List of reality television programs - Fantasies fulfilled, List of reality television programs - Docusoaps starring celebrities, List of reality television programs - Hidden camera, List of reality television programs - Clip shows, List of reality television programs - Reality game shows/Reality Playoffs, List of reality television programs - Talent Searches, List of reality television programs - Spoofs, List of reality television programs - Parodies

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A Song for Europe is the British national preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest. This is broadcast by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). Over the years, this has has gone through many names. Examples are: the more widely known "Song For Europe", "The Great British Song Contest" and its current guise "Making Your Mind Up", which was also the title of the 1981 winning entry by Bucks Fizz. The format of "Song For Europe", and the manner in which the winner is chosen, has gone through many mutations. In its early da ...

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A Song for Europe, A Song for Europe - History, A Song for Europe - Winners, A Song for Europe - A Song For Europe 1957-1995, A Song for Europe - Great British Song Contest 1996, A Song for Europe - A Song For Europe 1997-1998, A Song for Europe - Great British Song Contest 1999, A Song for Europe - Song For Europe 2000-2003, A Song for Europe - Making Your Mind Up 2004-, A Song for Europe - Other contenders

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2003 in British music - January. Remaining at the top from 2002, new girl band, Girls Aloud spent the first 2 weeks of the year at the top of the charts with their debut single "Sound Of The Underground". As one talent show winner left the top, another was responsible for their replacement. This time from BBC's Fame Academy, David Sneddon was a busker before he got on the show as a late replacement. He eventually became the winner and released his debut single "Stop Living The Lie", which came in at the top of the UK charts and remained on the top for 2 weeks. He' ...

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2003 in British music, 2003 in British music - Summary, 2003 in British music - January, 2003 in British music - February, 2003 in British music - March, 2003 in British music - April, 2003 in British music - May, 2003 in British music - June, 2003 in British music - July, 2003 in British music - August, 2003 in British music - September, 2003 in British music - October, 2003 in British music - November, 2003 in British music - December, 2003 in British music - Charts, 2003 in British music - Number 1 Singles, 2003 in British music - Number 1 Albums, 2003 in British music - Top 40 Singles of 2003, 2003 in British music - Top 40 Albums of 2003, 2003 in British music - Music Awards, 2003 in British music - Brit Awards, 2003 in British music - Ivor Novello Awards, 2003 in British music - Mercury Music Prize, 2003 in British music - Popjustice £20 Music Prize, 2003 in British music - The Record of the Year

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Her debut album Introduction, released on 24 November 2003, comprised six cover-renditions and seven original compositions, some of which are co-written with the help of selected songwriters, including ex-'Shakepear's sister' Marcella Detroit, and Peter Vitesse. The album reached No. 5 in the UK Top 40 Album charts and has been classified double-platinum in the UK. Alex Parks - Track Listing. ...

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Alex Parks, Alex Parks - Introduction, Alex Parks - Track Listing, Alex Parks - Honesty, Alex Parks - Track Listing

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This, the biggest and most successful reality genre, features contestants who compete for prizes, while often living together in close quarters. Usually, they feature the eliminations of contestants until a winner is chosen. Sometimes they are considered to be "Reality Playoffs" since it is in a similar format of a playoff in sports. Expedition Robinson (1997) Big Brother (2000) Big Brother (UK) (2000 - present) Survivor (2000) The Mole (2000) Shi ...

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List of reality television programs, List of reality television programs - Documentary style, List of reality television programs - Historical re-creation, List of reality television programs - Dating, List of reality television programs - Law Enforcement/Military, List of reality television programs - Courtroom, List of reality television programs - Makeover, List of reality television programs - Lifestyle change, List of reality television programs - Fantasies fulfilled, List of reality television programs - Docusoaps starring celebrities, List of reality television programs - Hidden camera, List of reality television programs - Clip shows, List of reality television programs - Reality game shows/Reality Playoffs, List of reality television programs - Talent Searches, List of reality television programs - Spoofs, List of reality television programs - Parodies

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Comic Relief - In the United States. Inspired by the British charity, a United States Comic Relief charity was founded in 1986 by Bob Zmuda. Comic Relief is an irregularly held event, televised on HBO, that has raised and distributed nearly $50 million toward providing health care services to homeless men, women, and children throughout the United States. Comedians Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi Goldberg are hos ...

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Comic Relief, Comic Relief - Red Nose Day, Comic Relief - On television, Comic Relief - 1999 event, Comic Relief - 2001 event, Comic Relief - 2003 event, Comic Relief - 2005 event, Comic Relief - Types of nose and amounts raised by Comic Relief, Comic Relief - Comic Relief charity singles, Comic Relief - Criticism, Comic Relief - Similar events outside the United Kingdom, Comic Relief - In the United States, Comic Relief - In Australia, Comic Relief - In Germany

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