In Malaysian Idol, thousands of hopefuls audition to become the next Malaysian Idol. The first season was hosted by Soo Kuei Jien ("Jien") and Sharifah Aleya. However for the second season, Jien's new co-host was Cheryl Samad. In a nutshell, the Malaysian Idol competition follows the Idol Series' main concept. All rounds of competition are broadcasted on television. Contestants who aspire to be a singer sign up, and audition for the preliminary round in front of three judges (refer Judges below). The candidates are either accep ...

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There is also a World Idol competition, however not all of the countries listed above participated in the December 2003 competition. In addition, future series are planned for Latin America, and Brazil. The rights to the series have been bought in other countries such as The Philippines but no plans for the actual series have started. ...

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A Christian theological definition of Idol Idolatry according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:

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Idol, Idolatry

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The idol phenomenon began during the early seventies and this reflected increasingly materialistic and richer Japanese youths. Teenage girls, mostly between 14 and 16, began rising to stardom. One in particular, Momoe Yamaguchi, was a huge star until her retirement for marriage in 1980. Idols dominated the pop music scene in the 80s; and this period is known as the "Golden Age of Idols in Japan". In a single year, as many as 40 or 50 new idols could appear, only to disappear from the public spotlight shortly afterwards. A few idols from that ...

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The culture of Japanese idol has changed over the years and it is questionable whether past idols would have same amount of success if given the same opportunity today. Most of those called idols have sung songs that would fit J-Pop and they are generally cute if not beautiful. In the 1970s, idols had an aura of mystique that left much of their lifestyles secret. Their public and "private" lives were carefully orchestrated - they always appeared perfect in all situations and seemed to enjoy a lavish lifestyle that most Japanese could ...

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Idol, Idolotry (from Greek eidolon image, idol)

The use of images of divinities, which pertains to exotericism, as do visible symbols, ceremonies, and rituals in general. Attitudes vary among religions: Judaism, Islam, and Protestant Christianity absolutely forbid it; Orthodox Christianity permits icons, such as pictures of saints; Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, and Buddhism permit it altogether.

Varying degrees of ignorance or enlightenment may regard an idol as in itself a species of imbodied divinity, as transmitting the influence of a divinity or, more spiritually, as a reminder of a divinity. In a real sense, idolatry is the attaching of undue importance to the form rather than to the spirit, and often becomes degraded into worshiping the images made in our imagination and imbodied in work of the hands.

"Esoteric history teaches that idols and their worship dies out with the Fourth Race, until the survivors of the hybrid races of the latter (Chinamen, African Negroes, etc.) gradually brought the worship back. The Vedas countenance no idols; all the modern Hindu writings do" (SD 2:723).

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Austin Idol graduated from Robinson High School in Tampa, Florida. He started wrestling in 1972 and wrestled in the southeast promotions but never made it big in one of the national promotions. He had a long running feud with Jerry Lawler. He retired in 1995. He was considered as one of the better wrestlers never to make it big. ...

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American Idol - Early auditions. In the show, hosted by Ryan Seacrest (lone host since season 2), hopeful contestants, after being screened by preliminary panels which select for singing talent or humorous potential and human interest, audition before three judges Simon Cowell (one of the judges from Pop Idol), Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson in cities across the United States (sometimes a celebrity fourth judge is added). These are generally held at large convention centers where thousands of people wait i ...

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American Idol - Early auditions. In the show, hosted by Ryan Seacrest (lone host since season 2), hopeful contestants, after being screened by preliminary panels which select for singing talent or humorous potential and human interest, audition before three judges (Simon Cowell (one of the judges from Pop Idol), Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson) in cities across the United States (sometimes a celebrity fourth judge is added). These are generally held at large convention centers where thousands of people wait ...

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This series has been imitated by many other shows, among them Cupid, Superstar USA and Nashville Star (hosted by LeAnn Rimes). Only Nashville Star still remains as a returning series and is the most popular. In the fall of 2004, VH1 launched a music reality talent-search series In Search of the New Partridge Family, in which aspring actor-singers competed for the roles of Keith, Laurie, Danny, and Shirley Partridge. A pilot episode was aired in early 2005, but the show didn't get picked up. Rock Star: INXS is a rock ...

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The story of The Crimson Idol revolves around a teenager called Jonathan. He's the son of William and Elizabeth Steel, and brother of Michael Steel. Michael is his parent's favorite son, who can do nothing wrong. Jonathan on the other hand is a complete failure in their eyes. He runs away from home after his brother is killed in a car accident, and starts to wander the streets, getting addicted to drugs and alcohol. When he walks past a music store, he ...

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Billy Idol - Albums. Don't Stop (ep) (1981) #71 US Billy Idol (1982) #45 US Rebel Yell (1984) #6 US, #36 UK Vital Idol (UK) (1985) #7 UK Whiplash Smile (1986) #6 US, #8 UK Vital Idol (US) (1987) #10 US Idol Songs: 11 of the Best (1988) #2 UK Charmed Life (1990) #11 US, #15 UK Cyberpunk (1993) #48 US, #20 UK Rebel Yell: Expanded (1999) Greatest Hit ...

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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:

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Definition and meaning of moorish idol:

moorish idol - a bony fish species (Zanclus cornutus) in the family Zanclidae. The moorish idol is the only species in the family. It has a long, white, sickle-shaped dorsal fin, two broad vertical black bars on the body, and a yellow-orange saddle across the s

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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American Idol - Season one. Main article: American Idol (Season 1) In the first season the show was co-hosted by Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman. Kelly Clarkson won, with Justin Guarini coming in second. Numerous television specials starring the ten finalists followed, as well as the box office bomb entitled From Justin to Kelly. Since winning, Clarkson has gone on to a very successful recording career, including multiple-platinum albums and a number of Top 10 hit singles. American Idol - Season two. ...

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A spin-off series called American Juniors premiered on June 3, 2003 on the Fox Network. In December 2003, winners of eleven different national Idol competitions were collected for a World Idol competition in London, which aired in all territories that show the format. Kelly Clarkson came in second after Norway's Kurt Nilsen. The Fox network is scheduled to air the program Celebrity Idol with all celebrity contestants in the fall of 2005, just ahead of the launch of the fifth season of the regular sho ...

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Beginning with the second season of American Idol, the show's website has hosted satirical news coverage by the "Jaded Journalist." The often sardonic Jaded Journalist has written recaps (summaries) of the show, run an email feedback column, and conducted video interviews of finalists in Hollywood as well as interviews of auditioners in other cities. Some have proposed that the purpose of the Jaded Journalist is to bring edginess and humor to the otherwise saccharine image that ...

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The number next to a contestant's name denotes the number of times he or she was in the "Bottom Three". American Idol - Season one. In the first season the show was co-hosted by Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman. Kelly Clarkson won, with Justin Guarini coming in second. Numerous television specials starring the ten finalists followed, as well as the box office bomb entitled From Justin to Kelly. Since winning, Clarkson has gone on to a very successful recording career, including multiple-platinum albums and a number of Top 10 hit singles. ...

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In the 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo, a Moorish Idol (voiced by Willem Dafoe) was one of Nemo's tank inhabitants. Moorish Idols have long been among the most iconic of coral reef fauna. They have graced all types of underwater-themed products, such as shower curtains, blankets, towels, and wallpaper. ...

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Generally denizens of shallow waters, Moorish Idols prefer flat reefs. The fish may be found at depths from 3 to 180 metres, in both murky and clear conditions. The range of the Moorish Idol includes East Africa and the Ducie Islands; Hawaii, southern Japan and all of Micronesia; they are also found from the southern Gulf of California south to Peru. Sponges, tunicates and other benthic invertebrates co ...

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After being turned back from her first audition, performing Christina Aguilera's "The Voice Within", in her hometown of Canberra—denied by Idol judges Ian "Dicko" Dickson and Mark Holden, voted "yes" by Marcia Hines—she travelled to Sydney to try again. This time Mark Holden changed his mind and agreed to give her a chance to perform in the first round of Australian Idol in Sydney. During the first round she performed Sarah McLachlan's "Angel", thought by many of her fans to be one of her best performances in the competitio ...

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