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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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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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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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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National Wrestling Alliance 1-Time NWA National Heavyweight Champion 1-Time NWA Australasian Tag Team Champion (with Jimmy Golden) American Wrestling Association 1-Time AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion Georgia Championship Wrestling 1-Time NWA Georgia Heavyweight Champion 2-Time NWA Georgia Television Champion 1-Time NWA Georgia Tag Team Champion (with Masked Superstar) Southeast Championship Wrestling 3-Time NWA Southeast Heavyweight Champion ...

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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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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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Often glimpsed alone, Moorish Idols will also form pairs or occasionally small schools. They are diurnal fish, sticking to the bottom of the reef at night and adopting a drab coloration. Like the butterflyfish, Moorish Idols mate for life; as juveniles, they are more apt to school. Adult males tend to be aggressive toward one another. Moorish Idols are pelagic spawners; them is, egg and sperms are released in midwatered and the fertilizer egg is left to drift away with the currents. The impressive range of these fish may be explained ...

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The second season of Canadian Idol debuted on June 1, 2004, and became the most watched show in Canada, drawing in over 3 million viewers each week. Kalan Porter of Medicine Hat, Alberta won the series, and Theresa Sokyrka of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was the runner-up. In November 2004, merely two months after the competition, Porter released his debut album entitled 219 Days - the number days spanning from his first audition to the release of his CD. Other contestants, including Sokyrka, Jason Greeley, and Shane Wiebe have also released solo albums. Jacob Hoggard has a ...

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With distinctively compressed and disk-like bodies, Moorish Idols stand out in contrasting bands of black, white and yellow. The fish have relatively small fins, except for the dorsal fin whose 6-7 spines are dramatically elongated to form a trailing, sickle-shaped crest. Moorish Idols have small terminal mouths at the end of long, tubular snouts; many long bristle-like teeth line the mouth. The eyes are set high on the fish's deeply keeled bodies; in adults, perceptible bumps are located above each. The anal fin may have 2-3 spines. Moorish Idols reach a maximum length of 23 centimetres. The ...

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Australian Idol was produced by Fremantle Media subsidiary Grundy Television in association with UK company 19TV. The first season was broadcast on Network Ten for 19 weeks in the latter half of 2003. The judges included faded 70s popstar Mark Holden, icon Marcia Hines and former BMG Music representative Ian "Dicko" Dickson. Australian Idol quickly became one of the most popular shows on Australian television, the final between Guy Sebastian and Shannon Noll being the most popular show broadcast on Australian television ...

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The third season of Australian Idol debuted on July 26, 2005. The first of three semi-finals was held on August 16, 2005 with three of the Final 12 contenders announced the following night on August 17, 2005. The replacement judge to Dicko was 2Day FM radio host Kyle Sandilands. For the first time in Australian Idol history there were 13 finalists. This came about during the Wildcard Verdict show on September 5, 2005. The judges initally choose James Kannis and Emily Williams to go through to the final. This left one spo ...

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The success of Australian Idol has been reflected on the Australian charts with a finalists album and four contestant albums all enjoying considerable success so far with the finalists of the second season to release debut albums within a few months. So far, the albums released or due to be released shortly are: Australian Idol: Final 12 reached #3 on the charts and achieved double platinum status; Just As I Am, the debut album by winner Guy Sebastian debuted at #1 in December 2003 and has ac ...

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