Australian Idol

is today. We first saw Nollsy on our screens as a contestant on the first season of Australian Idol in 2003. Unfortunately, he was runner up to the grand prize which got taken by Guy Sebastian. This fuelled what is probably the biggest…

order to create these shows and be able to keep them on the air for multiple seasons, producers reach out to major corporations for sponsorships in the form of product placements and commercials throughout the episodes. One of the most prominent examples of this is on the Fox competition series American Idol in which the partnerships with Coca-Cola, Ford, AT&T, and Apple are extremely apparent. During each episode, Coke cups are placed on the judges’ table to promote the drink and the show…

Cowell on American Idol each week would stare at hopeful singers and without even blinking, he would dash the hope of these young people. He would do this with malice and without remorse, but in his defense says it was done in order to help them, but for many Americans it came off as an example of bullying by a man with power and influence. In recent years America has been on a crusade to stop bullying in all forms, but on television it is acceptable as long as it was profitable and makes good…

reality television producers. I read “13 Secrets Reality TV Show Producers Won’t Tell You,” by Michelle Crouch. Although the article seemed a little comical, it opened my eyes to a lot of unknown techniques such as: “We often take different clips and edit them together to sound like one conversation, sometimes drastically changing the meaning.” This proves the point that “Reality Television” is not always real. It is a huge production to grab the viewer’s attention. Lastly, I studied “The…

Society today is unlike anything the Earth has ever experienced. Living amongst a “Technological Era” has admitted us to freely witness the enviable lives of millions around the world. Tragically, it’s no surprise that it’s predominantly our younger generation that are so heavily influenced by our “Big Brother”, the USA. His “celebrity culture” allows insight into all facets of a life in the fast lane. Movies, magazines and the dominant force of social media are all means by which he coerces us…

Everybody has different strengths and imperfections that make them unique. Some traits that make me unique are my cooperation and independence, the fact that I can be very demanding, my athleticism and my impatience. A lot of people may have some qualities in common, but everybody is their own unique individual. Throughout your life you will start developing and/or losing different qualities that will alter who you are as a person. There are also some qualities that you have as a child that will…

Even as a young child, singing was her passion. “She started singing at a young age, initially at church and later in school and talent shows” (Michael). Underwood practiced her skill and showed her love of singing by performing in public events. The dream she had was put on hold as she went to college for a short period of time. “In 2002 she entered Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with intentions to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Two years later she interrupted…

(Covach and Flory, 2015). However, angelic artists, such as Underwood, Carrie Underwood is also known to be one of the greatest artists of all time. The amount of success she upholds as well as the records she has broken are unbelievable. It would be an undeniable statement to say the least that she is not a talented woman, considering as of early 2016, she has sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide (2016). As of right now, she has had twenty-four number one hits and still counting (Reuter,…

Reality T.V is a genre of television that is supposed to reveal real-life situations. Often, these shows are seen as entertainment from all different genres to another. Unlike our life, we’ll get to choose the kind of ending we’d like to see. However, what we’re not paying attention to is how it really takes a toll on teenagers’ life. Frequently, they gain attitudes, inappropriate behaviors, and lose insight on what’s really important but that’s not all. As you read this paper, you’ll begin to…

In Yer Ear What does it take to get discovered in the world of entertainment? Over the past few years a popular program has swept across the globe which first debuted in the US. In the summer of 2006 America’s Got Talent hit the airwaves as the stage for anyone who thought they had what it took to compete for a million-dollar prize and stardom. Now there are programs in the United Kingdom, Asia and several European countries which celebrate their cultures and masses of talented individuals.…