American Idol season is in full swing again in the US and in Canada the auditions for Canadian Idol are well underway. In South America the search for their Idol is about to kick off too. Yes, Idol fever hasn't diminished after all these years. If you're one of those hoping that one day you'll be the next big thing, the next American, Canadian or World Idol, listen up dawg! There's a lot more to becoming a successful singer or entertainer than winning a contest. IDOL DREAMS is here to help you with some useful articles. Read on!
WELCOME TO THE REALITIES OF AMERICAN IDOL aka "The Saga of Sanjaya" (19 Apr 2007) It's probably imperative that American Idol producers and the money men behind it be able to over-ride the popular vote so they can invest in success rather than failure. Sanjaya Malakar would have been a poor investment so he had to go.
The Sanjaya Controversy (18 Apr 2007) Even for those people who don't watch American Idol, it's nearly impossible not to know who Sanjaya is - he's all over the news. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if President Bush - in lieu of devising a timetable to pull US troops out of Iraq - just devises a timetable to pull Sanjaya off of American Idol. We, as a culture, seem to be a little Sanjaya obsessed.
Great Tips For Getting On American Idol (25 Mar 2007) Whether you want to get on American Idol because you feel you're the next idol, or simply because you want to get on TV, here's some handy information.
Vote For The Worst - Sanjaya Malakar (24 Mar 2007) On American Idol, many good people are turned away and many bad contestants are kept around to see Simon, Paula, and Randy so that America will be entertained.
How To Audition - In Pursuit of Talent (24 Mar 2007) Are you talented enough to get the part? Do you know what the casting director you are about to meet is looking for? Well you'd be surprised, regardless of what the audition is for, they only want to see one thing!
Would you please pipe down! (14 Mar 2007) Is being able to belt it out great singing? Is doing runs on a single note what makes you a diva? Not everyone agrees that Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera are music to our ears.
Singers - Protect Your Voice! (06 Mar 2007) If you are a singer, you are concerned about protecting your voice. It goes with the territory. Your vocal cords are your instrument and not only must you exercise them, you must take care of them.
How Do Singers Find Work? (06 Mar 2007) Finding work as a singer is not difficult because there will be restaurants, clubs, pubs, private and public functions looking for competent well trained singers like you.
BREAKING UP THE BAND (06 Mar 2007) Being in a band, particularly one where members are writing original material, requires a level of trust and a type of closeness that goes beyond any casual friendship.
How American Idol Successfully Changes Average People Into Stars (27 Feb 2007) Many critics suggest that a contestant in American Idol should bring confidence to the competition if they want to win. Standing in front of an audience of 36 million viewers and three brash judges does take some self-confidence, but confidence will not make an untalented contestant a better performer.
JENNIFER HUDSON IS A TRUE AMERICAN IDOL (27 Feb 2007)
"When one door closes, another opens". Never has that been truer than in the case of Jennifer Hudson, 2007 Oscar winner of best supporting actress for DREAM GIRLS
What can you learn from Britney's breakdown? (25 Feb 2007) You're dreaming of becoming the next big thing, the next American or Canadian Idol. You see your face on magazines and paparrazzi follow your every move. Britney Spears had all that too but what's happened to her now and what can you learn from it?
Celebrities - Child Stars (23 Feb 2007) If they were that good at such a young age they would surely be masters of their crafts by time they hit their adulthood. So why is it that for the most part child celebrities don't succeed in the long run?
