Whenever a écrit
heureusement
ok...je le pense pas vraiment...sauf que son album fait cheapo
Son album est bon ... Je suis déçu de ne pas full capoter dessus comme je pensais, mais il reste très bon quand même...
American Idol - 7e saison!!!
Citation :FOX REALITY CHANNEL’S ORIGINAL “AMERICAN IDOL EXTRA” IS BACK FOR A THIRD SEASON TO GIVE “AMERICAN IDOL” FANS THE EXCLUSIVE, FIRST INTERVIEWS STRAIGHT FROM THE IDOL STUDIOS!
Show Premieres only on Fox Reality Channel Thursday, March 13, 2008 7p and 10p ET/PT
Los Angeles, CALIF (January 22, 2008) – Fox Reality Channel, the only all-reality, all-the-time cable and satellite network, proudly announces the third season of its original, “American Idol Extra,” premiering Thursday, March 13 at 7p and 10p ET/PT. No one gets more up-close and personal than Fox Reality Channel’s original “American Idol Extra”, the only show giving fans a unique opportunity to get the whole Idol story straight from the Idol studios.
Fox Reality Channel is working with the producers of “American Idol” to deliver an authentic extension of the “American Idol” brand to provide viewers exclusive insight into the show. Every week, returning host JD Roberto will capture all of the heart-racing drama and emotional moments immediately following the elimination of each of the Top 12 contestants as he goes behind-the-scenes with exclusive interviews with their friends and family.
Viewers will also get an inside look at the remarkable production team behind the excitement and tension of every “American Idol” episode. Fox Reality Channel viewers will gain insight from the show’s producers, directors, wardrobe, make-up and hair departments as they hear first-hand what really goes on in the making of the series.
“We are thrilled to be bringing back ‘American Idol Extra,’ the only destination for viewers to catch the most exclusive and exciting elements of ‘American Idol,’” says David Lyle, Fox Reality Channel President. “Fox Reality Channel is dedicated to continuously giving our viewers more reality, and ‘American Idol Extra’ reinforces that promise. This is a great opportunity for fans to get an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into the world’s most popular reality series.”
Fox Reality Channel’s original “American Idol Extra” will kick-off its third season with behind-the-scenes coverage and exclusive interviews on Thursday, March 13, 2008 only on Fox Reality Channel. The show will premiere every Thursday at 7p and 10p ET/PT, with encore performances throughout the week and weekend.
“American Idol Extra” is produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment. Emmy-nominated “American Idol” is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; Nigel Lythgoe, President, 19 Television; and Ken Warwick, executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.
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http://www.celebrityspider.com/news/jan ... 08-13.html
Show Premieres only on Fox Reality Channel Thursday, March 13, 2008 7p and 10p ET/PT
Los Angeles, CALIF (January 22, 2008) – Fox Reality Channel, the only all-reality, all-the-time cable and satellite network, proudly announces the third season of its original, “American Idol Extra,” premiering Thursday, March 13 at 7p and 10p ET/PT. No one gets more up-close and personal than Fox Reality Channel’s original “American Idol Extra”, the only show giving fans a unique opportunity to get the whole Idol story straight from the Idol studios.
Fox Reality Channel is working with the producers of “American Idol” to deliver an authentic extension of the “American Idol” brand to provide viewers exclusive insight into the show. Every week, returning host JD Roberto will capture all of the heart-racing drama and emotional moments immediately following the elimination of each of the Top 12 contestants as he goes behind-the-scenes with exclusive interviews with their friends and family.
Viewers will also get an inside look at the remarkable production team behind the excitement and tension of every “American Idol” episode. Fox Reality Channel viewers will gain insight from the show’s producers, directors, wardrobe, make-up and hair departments as they hear first-hand what really goes on in the making of the series.
“We are thrilled to be bringing back ‘American Idol Extra,’ the only destination for viewers to catch the most exclusive and exciting elements of ‘American Idol,’” says David Lyle, Fox Reality Channel President. “Fox Reality Channel is dedicated to continuously giving our viewers more reality, and ‘American Idol Extra’ reinforces that promise. This is a great opportunity for fans to get an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into the world’s most popular reality series.”
Fox Reality Channel’s original “American Idol Extra” will kick-off its third season with behind-the-scenes coverage and exclusive interviews on Thursday, March 13, 2008 only on Fox Reality Channel. The show will premiere every Thursday at 7p and 10p ET/PT, with encore performances throughout the week and weekend.
“American Idol Extra” is produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment. Emmy-nominated “American Idol” is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; Nigel Lythgoe, President, 19 Television; and Ken Warwick, executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.
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http://www.celebrityspider.com/news/jan ... 08-13.html
JOYEUX NOEL ET BONNE ANNÉE 2009!!!!
Citation :Monday, January 28, 2008
Did God give O.C. woman backstage pass to 'American Idol'?
Leesa Bellesi says her calling is to help contestants on the popular television show.
By LORI BASHEDA
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Comments 18 | Recommend 13
Leesa Bellesi threw her hands up in the air and prayed: "Here I am Lord, send me to the backstage of 'American Idol.' "
She was watching Season 5 of the ultra-popular television show in her Laguna Beach home at the time.
It was her calling, she thought, "to minister to the needs of the people on that show."
Several weeks later, out of the blue, a pretty girl named Katharine McPhee walked into Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena where Leesa's husband, Denny, founder of Coast Hills Community Church in Aliso Viejo, was serving as the interim teaching pastor. Katharine asked Leesa and Denny to pray for her – as she was about to go into seclusion for "American Idol."
In case you're waving this away as nothing more than a coincidence, along came random Idol encounter No. 2.
Leesa was given a silver bracelet that March with Jeremiah 29:11 engraved on it: "For I know the plans I have for you … plans to give you a hope and a future." One morning a few days later she woke up and thought "I need to give this to Katharine. It's not mine. It's hers." She turned on the TV. The Fox morning news happened to be giving away two tickets that night to "American Idol." "I jumped up and wrote the number down, thinking 'This is impossible.' " She had to be the 11th caller. "All of a sudden, they said, 'Hi, you're the 11th caller.' I was completely blown away."
That night after the show, Leesa waited by the back entrance where all the contestants come out and slipped the bracelet into Katharine's hands. The next time Katharine took the stage, she was wearing the bracelet.
But the "Idol" magic didn't stop there.
The following season, Leesa was working handing out swag at the Four Seasons when she met "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul by chance. Before the evening was over, Paula invited Leesa to come be her guest at the show. Backstage at Idol a few weeks later, Leesa ran into contestant Jordin Sparks. The ebullient teenager with the powerful voice signed Leesa's ticket. The next morning Leesa looked closely at her ticket and saw that under Jordin's signature she wrote: Jeremiah 29:11.
Tingling, Leesa wrote a letter to Jordin telling her about the bracelet she had given to Katharine. She put it in an envelope along with a duplicate of the bracelet she had given Katharine. Jordin, who went on to become that season's "American Idol," wore the bracelet on stage every week thereafter.
That same season, Leesa also met fellow Christian and top 10 "Idol" contestant Chris Sligh backstage. How can I help you, she asked him?
"And he actually told me," she recalls, laughing.
Sligh told Leesa he had been apart from his wife, Sarah, for nearly seven weeks. Did Leesa have an extra bed so she could fly out from South Carolina? Leesa picked Sarah up at LAX the following Tuesday and drove her to her Sherman Oaks house, which was up for sale, while she and Denny were in the process of moving back to Lake Forest.
To come to Hollywood, the 24 finalists sometimes say goodbye to spouses, even children, for up to four months, depending on when they get voted off. The show provides hotel rooms, meals and transportation for contestants, but not for members of the family they leave behind. They also leave behind jobs, and paychecks.
"For a lot of people that's a very, very tough position. For those first few weeks, financially it's a scary thing … obviously when you're not making a salary that can be difficult paying bills back home."
With no income, and bills mounting, most contestants don't have extra cash to be flying family members around and putting them up in hotels.
That's where Leesa comes in.
• • •
After so many "Idol" encounters, Leesa is launching a Web site, aiministryresource.com, on Feb. 14, the day after the top 24 are announced, to offer them spiritual encouragement and financial support as they sing for votes and a shot at a life-changing record deal.
"I think it's great," says Sligh, who last week flew from Nashville, Tenn., where he is recording a Christian rock album, to stay a few days at the Leesa's mobile home getaway overlooking oceanfront resort Montage Laguna Beach. "To have people who are willing to come to you financially when you're in that position; it is a struggle."
The public is welcome to visit the site where they will find photos and quotes. But only "Idol" finalists will be given passwords (Leesa is not saying how) to confidentially list their needs and the needs of their families. "We won't be flying out boyfriends or anything like that," Leesa said.
Leesa says she and a small band of ministry partners are prepared to get plane tickets for "Idol" family members who otherwise can't afford one. A local car dealership has offered to make rental cars available to visiting family members. Members of the ministry will also be on hand to pick family members up from the airport and put them up in their homes. And finalists can also ask for a pastor or make prayer requests (Please pray that Simon is nice to me this week).
Leesa is asking those on board to sign a contract that they expect nothing in return. "No autographs," she says, laughing.
She's laughing because she is exactly the sort of person who would drool over an Idol autograph. This is a woman who several seasons ago set her cell phone alarm to go off every Tuesday fifteen minutes before the show starts so she could get to a TV. She never changed the setting, so that even in the middle of summer now the alarm goes off, bringing back Idol memories, and making her laugh.
Leesa never saw the first season, but her two grown daughters were fans. She watched the finale with them that year when Kelly Clarkson won. "And I don't think I've missed a single show since them."
Why? "You're seeing someone be so vulnerable in front of people and giving it everything they've got and then seeing their dreams fulfilled."
A friend who lives in Arizona and gets the New York feed calls Leesa every week to tell her what happens before the show goes on the air here because she can't stand to wait for results. "Especially Kat's year," she says. "It was always such a panic."
On the night of the finale, Leesa voted for Katharine 1,200 times, double fisting her cell phone and the land line. Not surprisingly, the two have remained friends (in fact Denny is Katharine and her fiancé Nick Cokas' pastor).
"I'm a crazy voter," Leesa says. Before the finale, she would vote "easy, 600 times" in one night. "Denny laughs at me a lot."
But there is no doubt, in her mind, that God heard her prayer that long ago night in Laguna and put her to work. "Seeing God put the pieces together … there's no way I could of made all of that happen."
The Bellesis are the authors of The Kingdom Assignment trilogy, three Christian books that inspire people to use their God-given talent, treasures and time. "This is our message. We're all on assignment every day of our lives. (The Web site) is one of my assignments. It's an absolute calling."
And Sligh predicts this season's contestants will answer the phone. "It's definitely going to be a blessing for these guys."
source:
http://www.ocregister.com/life/did-god- ... 3-oc-woman
Citation :
Welcome...
The AI Ministry Resource Website will launch one day after the televised announcement of the Top 24 on American Idol.
This website is designed to serve the families of the Top 24 finalists of American Idol.
Thank you for visiting.
For more information about the ministry of Pastor Denny and Leesa Bellesi go to: http://www.kingdomassignment.com
source:
http://aiministryresource.com/
Voici le "fameux" verset Jérémie, 29:11
--Message edité par felix le 2008-01-29 16:38:42--
Did God give O.C. woman backstage pass to 'American Idol'?
Leesa Bellesi says her calling is to help contestants on the popular television show.
By LORI BASHEDA
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Comments 18 | Recommend 13
Leesa Bellesi threw her hands up in the air and prayed: "Here I am Lord, send me to the backstage of 'American Idol.' "
She was watching Season 5 of the ultra-popular television show in her Laguna Beach home at the time.
It was her calling, she thought, "to minister to the needs of the people on that show."
Several weeks later, out of the blue, a pretty girl named Katharine McPhee walked into Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena where Leesa's husband, Denny, founder of Coast Hills Community Church in Aliso Viejo, was serving as the interim teaching pastor. Katharine asked Leesa and Denny to pray for her – as she was about to go into seclusion for "American Idol."
In case you're waving this away as nothing more than a coincidence, along came random Idol encounter No. 2.
Leesa was given a silver bracelet that March with Jeremiah 29:11 engraved on it: "For I know the plans I have for you … plans to give you a hope and a future." One morning a few days later she woke up and thought "I need to give this to Katharine. It's not mine. It's hers." She turned on the TV. The Fox morning news happened to be giving away two tickets that night to "American Idol." "I jumped up and wrote the number down, thinking 'This is impossible.' " She had to be the 11th caller. "All of a sudden, they said, 'Hi, you're the 11th caller.' I was completely blown away."
That night after the show, Leesa waited by the back entrance where all the contestants come out and slipped the bracelet into Katharine's hands. The next time Katharine took the stage, she was wearing the bracelet.
But the "Idol" magic didn't stop there.
The following season, Leesa was working handing out swag at the Four Seasons when she met "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul by chance. Before the evening was over, Paula invited Leesa to come be her guest at the show. Backstage at Idol a few weeks later, Leesa ran into contestant Jordin Sparks. The ebullient teenager with the powerful voice signed Leesa's ticket. The next morning Leesa looked closely at her ticket and saw that under Jordin's signature she wrote: Jeremiah 29:11.
Tingling, Leesa wrote a letter to Jordin telling her about the bracelet she had given to Katharine. She put it in an envelope along with a duplicate of the bracelet she had given Katharine. Jordin, who went on to become that season's "American Idol," wore the bracelet on stage every week thereafter.
That same season, Leesa also met fellow Christian and top 10 "Idol" contestant Chris Sligh backstage. How can I help you, she asked him?
"And he actually told me," she recalls, laughing.
Sligh told Leesa he had been apart from his wife, Sarah, for nearly seven weeks. Did Leesa have an extra bed so she could fly out from South Carolina? Leesa picked Sarah up at LAX the following Tuesday and drove her to her Sherman Oaks house, which was up for sale, while she and Denny were in the process of moving back to Lake Forest.
To come to Hollywood, the 24 finalists sometimes say goodbye to spouses, even children, for up to four months, depending on when they get voted off. The show provides hotel rooms, meals and transportation for contestants, but not for members of the family they leave behind. They also leave behind jobs, and paychecks.
"For a lot of people that's a very, very tough position. For those first few weeks, financially it's a scary thing … obviously when you're not making a salary that can be difficult paying bills back home."
With no income, and bills mounting, most contestants don't have extra cash to be flying family members around and putting them up in hotels.
That's where Leesa comes in.
• • •
After so many "Idol" encounters, Leesa is launching a Web site, aiministryresource.com, on Feb. 14, the day after the top 24 are announced, to offer them spiritual encouragement and financial support as they sing for votes and a shot at a life-changing record deal.
"I think it's great," says Sligh, who last week flew from Nashville, Tenn., where he is recording a Christian rock album, to stay a few days at the Leesa's mobile home getaway overlooking oceanfront resort Montage Laguna Beach. "To have people who are willing to come to you financially when you're in that position; it is a struggle."
The public is welcome to visit the site where they will find photos and quotes. But only "Idol" finalists will be given passwords (Leesa is not saying how) to confidentially list their needs and the needs of their families. "We won't be flying out boyfriends or anything like that," Leesa said.
Leesa says she and a small band of ministry partners are prepared to get plane tickets for "Idol" family members who otherwise can't afford one. A local car dealership has offered to make rental cars available to visiting family members. Members of the ministry will also be on hand to pick family members up from the airport and put them up in their homes. And finalists can also ask for a pastor or make prayer requests (Please pray that Simon is nice to me this week).
Leesa is asking those on board to sign a contract that they expect nothing in return. "No autographs," she says, laughing.
She's laughing because she is exactly the sort of person who would drool over an Idol autograph. This is a woman who several seasons ago set her cell phone alarm to go off every Tuesday fifteen minutes before the show starts so she could get to a TV. She never changed the setting, so that even in the middle of summer now the alarm goes off, bringing back Idol memories, and making her laugh.
Leesa never saw the first season, but her two grown daughters were fans. She watched the finale with them that year when Kelly Clarkson won. "And I don't think I've missed a single show since them."
Why? "You're seeing someone be so vulnerable in front of people and giving it everything they've got and then seeing their dreams fulfilled."
A friend who lives in Arizona and gets the New York feed calls Leesa every week to tell her what happens before the show goes on the air here because she can't stand to wait for results. "Especially Kat's year," she says. "It was always such a panic."
On the night of the finale, Leesa voted for Katharine 1,200 times, double fisting her cell phone and the land line. Not surprisingly, the two have remained friends (in fact Denny is Katharine and her fiancé Nick Cokas' pastor).
"I'm a crazy voter," Leesa says. Before the finale, she would vote "easy, 600 times" in one night. "Denny laughs at me a lot."
But there is no doubt, in her mind, that God heard her prayer that long ago night in Laguna and put her to work. "Seeing God put the pieces together … there's no way I could of made all of that happen."
The Bellesis are the authors of The Kingdom Assignment trilogy, three Christian books that inspire people to use their God-given talent, treasures and time. "This is our message. We're all on assignment every day of our lives. (The Web site) is one of my assignments. It's an absolute calling."
And Sligh predicts this season's contestants will answer the phone. "It's definitely going to be a blessing for these guys."
source:
http://www.ocregister.com/life/did-god- ... 3-oc-woman
Citation :
Welcome...
The AI Ministry Resource Website will launch one day after the televised announcement of the Top 24 on American Idol.
This website is designed to serve the families of the Top 24 finalists of American Idol.
Thank you for visiting.
For more information about the ministry of Pastor Denny and Leesa Bellesi go to: http://www.kingdomassignment.com
source:
http://aiministryresource.com/
Voici le "fameux" verset Jérémie, 29:11
--Message edité par felix le 2008-01-29 16:38:42--
JOYEUX NOEL ET BONNE ANNÉE 2009!!!!
Citation :Les titres des candidats d'American Idol sur iTunes
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Lundi 18 février 2008 18h25
A partir de cette semaine, les fans d'American Idol aux Etats-Unis passeront beaucoup de temps sur l'iTunes Store d'Apple. Ils pourront en effet télécharger les titres de chaque prestation des 24 candidats en compétition pour 99 cents, tandis que, dès le 12 mars, les vidéos de ces prestations seront proposées pour 1,99 dollar.
iTunes permettra également aux consommateurs de précommander les titres de leur candidat préféré afin que le téléchargement se fasse automatiquement le lendemain de la diffusion de l'épisode.
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A partir de cette semaine, les fans d'American Idol aux Etats-Unis passeront beaucoup de temps sur l'iTunes Store d'Apple. Ils pourront en effet télécharger les titres de chaque prestation des 24 candidats en compétition pour 99 cents, tandis que, dès le 12 mars, les vidéos de ces prestations seront proposées pour 1,99 dollar.
iTunes permettra également aux consommateurs de précommander les titres de leur candidat préféré afin que le téléchargement se fasse automatiquement le lendemain de la diffusion de l'épisode.
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http://www.imedias.biz/television/actua ... -16554.php
JOYEUX NOEL ET BONNE ANNÉE 2009!!!!
Citation :Les performances d’American Idol sur iTunes
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d'après Billboard
18/02/2008 12h24
Internet - Les performances d’ American Idol sur iTunes
© AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
Dès cette semaine, les inconditionnels de la série télévisée American Idol peuvent compter sur le site iTunes Music Store d’Apple. Ils y trouveront, pour télécharger, les performances des 24 semi-finalistes de l’émission. Une chanson complète coûte 0,99$, tandis qu’une vidéo complète d’un des 12 finalistes coûtera 1,99$, à partir du 12 mars.
iTunes permettra aussi aux consommateurs de passer des commandes anticipées pour des pistes d’un candidat donné, assurant ainsi le téléchargement automatique d’une sélection le jour suivant sa télédiffusion par American Idol. Un bouton d’accès simplifié mènera aussi directement à la boutique d’Apple à partir du site AmericanIdol.com.
L’entente avec iTunes vise à livrer le contenu de l’émission le plus rapidement possible aux fans «accros» à leurs Idols. Aussi, question d’immerger encore plus profondément les auditeurs dans les vies des Idols participants, la balance des épisodes à venir en 2008 accueillera moins de vedettes et de mentors invités et s’attardera plus sur le vécu des participants.
Par exemple, au lieu de demander à d’anciennes stars des années 60 d’agir à titre de juge et de choisir des chansons pour les candidats, le producteur exécutif d’American Idol, Nigel Lythgoe, a confié récemment à Billboard que les responsables de l’émission demanderont plutôt aux parents des chanteurs de choisir leur propre chanson préférée pour cette décennie.
source:
http://www2.canoe.com/techno/nouvelles/ ... 22452.html
Canoë
d'après Billboard
18/02/2008 12h24
Internet - Les performances d’ American Idol sur iTunes
© AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
Dès cette semaine, les inconditionnels de la série télévisée American Idol peuvent compter sur le site iTunes Music Store d’Apple. Ils y trouveront, pour télécharger, les performances des 24 semi-finalistes de l’émission. Une chanson complète coûte 0,99$, tandis qu’une vidéo complète d’un des 12 finalistes coûtera 1,99$, à partir du 12 mars.
iTunes permettra aussi aux consommateurs de passer des commandes anticipées pour des pistes d’un candidat donné, assurant ainsi le téléchargement automatique d’une sélection le jour suivant sa télédiffusion par American Idol. Un bouton d’accès simplifié mènera aussi directement à la boutique d’Apple à partir du site AmericanIdol.com.
L’entente avec iTunes vise à livrer le contenu de l’émission le plus rapidement possible aux fans «accros» à leurs Idols. Aussi, question d’immerger encore plus profondément les auditeurs dans les vies des Idols participants, la balance des épisodes à venir en 2008 accueillera moins de vedettes et de mentors invités et s’attardera plus sur le vécu des participants.
Par exemple, au lieu de demander à d’anciennes stars des années 60 d’agir à titre de juge et de choisir des chansons pour les candidats, le producteur exécutif d’American Idol, Nigel Lythgoe, a confié récemment à Billboard que les responsables de l’émission demanderont plutôt aux parents des chanteurs de choisir leur propre chanson préférée pour cette décennie.
source:
http://www2.canoe.com/techno/nouvelles/ ... 22452.html
JOYEUX NOEL ET BONNE ANNÉE 2009!!!!
Citation :
Dealerscope
Apple has made a deal with television’s #1 show, “American Idol,” in which both sides will benefit: ‘Idol’ gets Apple as a signature sponsor, while Apple gets exclusive rights to both sound and video clips from the mega-popular Fox reality show.
According to Variety, the deal is effective immediately, and will put the show’s content exclusively in the iTunes Store, for download purposes. Some content will be available on the show’s Web site, but in streaming form only, which will be sponsored by Apple. A special ‘Idol’ section has been established in the iTunes store, with performance video clips available for 99 cents a piece (when the competition gets down to 12 finalists next month, the price will go up to $1.99.) Pre-ordering will be available.
In addition, the iPod and iPhone will become ‘Idol’s official digital music player and handset, respectively. Meanwhile, expect to see prominent Apple product placement during ‘Idol’ broadcasts; if a disinterested Simon Cowell is glimpsed checking his iPhone during a music performance, it will not be a coincidence.
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http://www.dealerscope.com/story/story. ... on=Unknown
Dealerscope
Apple has made a deal with television’s #1 show, “American Idol,” in which both sides will benefit: ‘Idol’ gets Apple as a signature sponsor, while Apple gets exclusive rights to both sound and video clips from the mega-popular Fox reality show.
According to Variety, the deal is effective immediately, and will put the show’s content exclusively in the iTunes Store, for download purposes. Some content will be available on the show’s Web site, but in streaming form only, which will be sponsored by Apple. A special ‘Idol’ section has been established in the iTunes store, with performance video clips available for 99 cents a piece (when the competition gets down to 12 finalists next month, the price will go up to $1.99.) Pre-ordering will be available.
In addition, the iPod and iPhone will become ‘Idol’s official digital music player and handset, respectively. Meanwhile, expect to see prominent Apple product placement during ‘Idol’ broadcasts; if a disinterested Simon Cowell is glimpsed checking his iPhone during a music performance, it will not be a coincidence.
source:
http://www.dealerscope.com/story/story. ... on=Unknown
JOYEUX NOEL ET BONNE ANNÉE 2009!!!!
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Idol Uploads to iTunes
By Joal Ryan
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:29:53 PM PST
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Yes, American Idol will air three times this week. But is that really enough?
Nah.
Starting Monday, an Idol-free day in the TV universe, eager-beaver fans can preorder the newly minted Top 24's vocal performances via iTunes.
The sales will go down at iTunes' new Idol store, launched Monday as part of a new alliance between the two giants.
"We think American Idol viewers are going to love the ability to purchase and download Idol performances from iTunes," Eddy Cue, an Apple exec who oversees iTunes, said in a statement.
The deal marks a curious partnership in that Fox recently launched the would-be YouTube-killer, Hulu, in partnership with NBC, which last year dropped its own deal with iTunes.
So, while iTunes junkies can no longer get their fix of Heroes on the Apple site, they'll not want for Chikezie.
The singularly named Chikezie is one of the Idol Top 24, as unveiled last week. He'll take the stage with the other 11 male semifinalists Tuesday. The 12 females get their turns at the mike on Wednesday.
The downloading at iTunes, meanwhile, presumably has begun. The word presumably comes into play because, unlike the rest of iTunes, where shows and tracks are ranked by popularity, the site isn't releasing any sales information.
According to copy on the Idol's iTunes store, the blackout is all about maintaining Fox New Channel-esque decorum.
"iTunes and Fox are committed to presenting contestants in a fair and balanced manner online and on-air," the site says. "For this reason, sales performances from American Idol contestants from the current season will not be reflected in the iTunes charts."
Audio tracks from the Top 24 are going for 99 cents a pop. Starting Mar. 11, videos of the show's Top 12 finalists can be purchased for $1.99 per clip.
iTunes has long been a key forum for Idol music. Though Jordin Sparks, for instance, has struggled to sell albums in stores, the reigning Idol champ has inspired a lot of downloads. On Monday, her single "Tattoo" stood at 24 on the site's Top Songs chart.
The bad news for Sparks and the other ex-Idols out there is that a whole lot more competition is on the way.
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http://www.eonline.com/news/article/ind ... b45ee6f489
Idol Uploads to iTunes
By Joal Ryan
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:29:53 PM PST
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Yes, American Idol will air three times this week. But is that really enough?
Nah.
Starting Monday, an Idol-free day in the TV universe, eager-beaver fans can preorder the newly minted Top 24's vocal performances via iTunes.
The sales will go down at iTunes' new Idol store, launched Monday as part of a new alliance between the two giants.
"We think American Idol viewers are going to love the ability to purchase and download Idol performances from iTunes," Eddy Cue, an Apple exec who oversees iTunes, said in a statement.
The deal marks a curious partnership in that Fox recently launched the would-be YouTube-killer, Hulu, in partnership with NBC, which last year dropped its own deal with iTunes.
So, while iTunes junkies can no longer get their fix of Heroes on the Apple site, they'll not want for Chikezie.
The singularly named Chikezie is one of the Idol Top 24, as unveiled last week. He'll take the stage with the other 11 male semifinalists Tuesday. The 12 females get their turns at the mike on Wednesday.
The downloading at iTunes, meanwhile, presumably has begun. The word presumably comes into play because, unlike the rest of iTunes, where shows and tracks are ranked by popularity, the site isn't releasing any sales information.
According to copy on the Idol's iTunes store, the blackout is all about maintaining Fox New Channel-esque decorum.
"iTunes and Fox are committed to presenting contestants in a fair and balanced manner online and on-air," the site says. "For this reason, sales performances from American Idol contestants from the current season will not be reflected in the iTunes charts."
Audio tracks from the Top 24 are going for 99 cents a pop. Starting Mar. 11, videos of the show's Top 12 finalists can be purchased for $1.99 per clip.
iTunes has long been a key forum for Idol music. Though Jordin Sparks, for instance, has struggled to sell albums in stores, the reigning Idol champ has inspired a lot of downloads. On Monday, her single "Tattoo" stood at 24 on the site's Top Songs chart.
The bad news for Sparks and the other ex-Idols out there is that a whole lot more competition is on the way.
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'American Idol' Performances Available Exclusively on the iTunes Store
PR Newswire
Music & Video Performances Available the Next Day
February 18, 2008: 08:30 AM EST
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Interactive Media, 19 Entertainment, FremantleMedia and Apple(R), for the first time, have partnered to bring music fans all of the contestant performances from Season Seven of television's most popular show exclusively on the iTunes(R) Store (http://www.itunes.com). Kicking off with the "American Idol" Top 24 semifinalists this week, customers can purchase music performances for 99 cents per song, and viewers will be able to purchase the full video of Top 12 finalist performances for $1.99, starting March 11. In addition, beginning today, fans can pre-order performances of their favorite contestants from the iTunes Store, which will be automatically downloaded the day after the show airs.
"We have some truly outstanding talent this year, and by working with Apple and iTunes, we're giving viewers another great way to enjoy America's brightest new stars from 'Idol,'" said Simon Fuller, creator of "American Idol" and Founder of 19 Entertainment. "I'm sure there will be many memorable performances that viewers will want to relive from this 2008 season."
"We've created a special section on the iTunes Store for 'Idol' fans with an incredible array of music and video performances from television's most popular show," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes. "We think 'American Idol' viewers are going to love the ability to purchase and download 'Idol' performances from iTunes."
iTunes will also provide exclusive direct links from the free streaming performance videos on americanidol.com (http://www.americanidol.com), the official website of the show and home to MyIdol, the Internet's largest "American Idol" fan site. Fans will be able to simply click through to iTunes if they want to purchase their favorite performances to own and enjoy on their iPod(R), iPhone(TM) or Apple TV(R).
The iTunes Store is the world's most popular online music store with over four billion songs sold, and has the world's largest catalog with over six million songs. With Apple's legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as new iTunes Movie Rentals, integrated podcasting support, iMix playlist sharing, the ability to turn previously purchased tracks into complete albums at a reduced price, and seamless integration with iPod and iPhone, the iTunes Store is the best way for Mac(R) and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music and video online.
Pricing & Availability
iTunes 7.6 for Mac and Windows includes the iTunes Store and is available as a free download from http://www.itunes.com. Purchase and download of songs and videos from the iTunes Store requires a valid credit card from a financial institution in the country of purchase. American Idol music and video content is available in the US and Canada only. Music performances are 99 cents (US) and video performances are $1.99 (US) per episode and can be viewed on a Mac or PC, iPod nano with video, iPod classic, fifth generation iPod, iPod touch, iPhone or on a widescreen TV with Apple TV.
Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment (of CKX, Inc., a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ National Market(R) under the ticker symbol "CKXE") is recognized as a leading creator, provider and promoter of globally successful music based entertainment, or "entertainment brands." The company has attracted a unique collection of expertise in people who work together to integrate and leverage activity across television, film, touring, merchandising, music publishing, recording, artist / writer and producer management, sponsorship and promotion. Simon Fuller is the most successful British music manager of all time having sold over 116 million CDs in North America alone, and is known as the creator of "American Idol", the most valuable TV format in the world with an estimated value in excess of $2.5 billion.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
source:
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/art ... 2008-1.htm
'American Idol' Performances Available Exclusively on the iTunes Store
PR Newswire
Music & Video Performances Available the Next Day
February 18, 2008: 08:30 AM EST
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Interactive Media, 19 Entertainment, FremantleMedia and Apple(R), for the first time, have partnered to bring music fans all of the contestant performances from Season Seven of television's most popular show exclusively on the iTunes(R) Store (http://www.itunes.com). Kicking off with the "American Idol" Top 24 semifinalists this week, customers can purchase music performances for 99 cents per song, and viewers will be able to purchase the full video of Top 12 finalist performances for $1.99, starting March 11. In addition, beginning today, fans can pre-order performances of their favorite contestants from the iTunes Store, which will be automatically downloaded the day after the show airs.
"We have some truly outstanding talent this year, and by working with Apple and iTunes, we're giving viewers another great way to enjoy America's brightest new stars from 'Idol,'" said Simon Fuller, creator of "American Idol" and Founder of 19 Entertainment. "I'm sure there will be many memorable performances that viewers will want to relive from this 2008 season."
"We've created a special section on the iTunes Store for 'Idol' fans with an incredible array of music and video performances from television's most popular show," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes. "We think 'American Idol' viewers are going to love the ability to purchase and download 'Idol' performances from iTunes."
iTunes will also provide exclusive direct links from the free streaming performance videos on americanidol.com (http://www.americanidol.com), the official website of the show and home to MyIdol, the Internet's largest "American Idol" fan site. Fans will be able to simply click through to iTunes if they want to purchase their favorite performances to own and enjoy on their iPod(R), iPhone(TM) or Apple TV(R).
The iTunes Store is the world's most popular online music store with over four billion songs sold, and has the world's largest catalog with over six million songs. With Apple's legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as new iTunes Movie Rentals, integrated podcasting support, iMix playlist sharing, the ability to turn previously purchased tracks into complete albums at a reduced price, and seamless integration with iPod and iPhone, the iTunes Store is the best way for Mac(R) and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music and video online.
Pricing & Availability
iTunes 7.6 for Mac and Windows includes the iTunes Store and is available as a free download from http://www.itunes.com. Purchase and download of songs and videos from the iTunes Store requires a valid credit card from a financial institution in the country of purchase. American Idol music and video content is available in the US and Canada only. Music performances are 99 cents (US) and video performances are $1.99 (US) per episode and can be viewed on a Mac or PC, iPod nano with video, iPod classic, fifth generation iPod, iPod touch, iPhone or on a widescreen TV with Apple TV.
Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment (of CKX, Inc., a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ National Market(R) under the ticker symbol "CKXE") is recognized as a leading creator, provider and promoter of globally successful music based entertainment, or "entertainment brands." The company has attracted a unique collection of expertise in people who work together to integrate and leverage activity across television, film, touring, merchandising, music publishing, recording, artist / writer and producer management, sponsorship and promotion. Simon Fuller is the most successful British music manager of all time having sold over 116 million CDs in North America alone, and is known as the creator of "American Idol", the most valuable TV format in the world with an estimated value in excess of $2.5 billion.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
source:
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/art ... 2008-1.htm
JOYEUX NOEL ET BONNE ANNÉE 2009!!!!