New Fame Academy

[Maggie]

This is in my local paper tonight.

Bee Gee Robin Gibb is going back to music school as a judge on the second series of Fame Academy.
The 53-year-old Manchester born singer was selected to give some credibilty to the BBC show, which hits the screens this month.
A spokesman said; " Robin agreed that because of the songwriting element of the show that we had a chance of finding someone who will be around for a few years and challenge the mould."

Can't wait :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[em]

load of news links here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/news/entertainment/030715_fameacademy.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/news/entertainment/030715_fameacademy.shtml

http://media.guardian.co.uk/broadcast/story/0,7493,996528,00.html

http://breaking.examiner.ie/2003/07/14/story106033.html

And this:
Hack Academy
Monkey can see showbiz journalists' worst competitive instincts coming to the fore in the 24-hour press sleepover that begins in the Fame Academy house tomorrow night. Eight hacks will be put through their paces by the Fame Academy coaching staff, with an early morning fitness workout, followed by singing and dancing lessons, before they have to perform a song. The Sun's Sara Nathan may have an unfair advantage as she is rumoured to have stage school training. News of the World hackette Sharon Marshall apparently takes dancing lessons and has been bragging that she can do the splits. The Daily Star's Gareth Morgan has been practising his moves and ditties around the office; while Nicola Methven has been canvassing Daily Mirror colleagues about which song she should mangle. Mail on Sunday TV critic Jaci Stephen - a late Associated replacement for Tara Conlan, who was blackballed by the Daily Mail news desk - has been known to dance on tables after a drink or two, so she should have no problem. Aled Jones from Radio 1, the Sunday Times' Dan Cairns and Mary Evans from the TV Times make up the plucky eight. The cameras will apparently be rolling in the Fame Academy house for the duration of the hacks stay - does Monkey see some potential for blackmail, to prevent those "Lame Academy" headlines rearing their head again?



Well, why not, the majority of criticism last time round was uncalled for. I cant wait!!!

Alot of people saying it starts Saturday July 26th.

[BigSister]

I cant wait either:dance:

[James]

David Sneddon is presenting The Saturday Show this Saturday, if you didn't already know.

[BigSister]

On Ceefax on ITV It says that Fame Academy and Pop Idol are going head to head on Saturday 26th July
Its on the entertainment page 130 and you should find it there
But i think thats the only time they will go head to head because Pop idol should be on a saturday and Fame Academy on a Friday unless they decided to switch Fame Academy to a Saturday?

[Amy]

Roll on the return of Fame Academy :hello:

[James]

I can't believe that they are going head to head with Pop Idol. They tried to do that last time with Popstars: Rivals and the series suffered because of it.

Popstars got more publicity.

[radiohead]

Fame acadamy versus pop idol wahay! canot wait! (tint of sarcasm) ah well fame acadamy is probably better but i think both of them r a bit rubish! I only have to watch fame acadamy as my girlfriend likes it so this is not good news for me! :bawling: bugger

[liliacqueen]

no but its good news for me and u will have to sit through itwith me. and i missed most of d last one 4 u anyway:hugesmile::hugesmile::hugesmile::love:

[radiohead]

Oh well, one word... bugger! :spin2::spin2:

[liliacqueen]

thats it now ill make you sit through it and i wont pay u any attention lol only messin

[Stu xxx]

Pop Idol is SOOOOOO much better than Fame Academy x x x I know which one i'll be watching x

[Amy]

This is in The Sun today ...
THE girlfriend of F1 star JENSON BUTTON will be a contestant in BBC1’s Fame Academy.

Pretty LOUISE GRIFFITHS will appear on the first show later this month as one of 25 hopefuls waiting to get in.

Viewers will then be asked to vote the 13 finalists who will go into the TV show’s hothouse in North London to be trained.

Louise was once in a girl band called ORCHID, who originally recorded Sound Of The Underground.

The song was later nicked by GIRLS ALOUD and became their Christmas No1.

An insider at the BBC said: “Louise has a fantastic voice and is desperate to rebuild her pop career.


“She will be one of the first seven contestants singing to get into the Academy. She hopes Fame Academy will be her big chance, especially after Popstars winners Girls Aloud got a No1 with her song.”

Louise and Jenson have been dating nearly three years.

You may have seen the lovely Louise lounging around on yachts with the race ace.

But if she makes it into the Academy she will be put properly through her paces by headteacher RICHARD PARK.

If she wins, she will get a record deal with Polydor and a luxury flat to become the next DAVID SNEDDON — winner of the first series.

Article Here (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2003322326,00.html)

[BigSister]

But it says that Pop Idol isnt starting for another 2 weeks
But Fame Academy is starting a week on Saturday:hugesmile:

[Stu xxx]

to become the next DAVID SNEDDON


Shouldn't that be what the loser gets? x

[peachy]

Fame Academy was really great if, and only if, you watched the live streaming. I am really looking forward to Fame Academy 2 and just hope that it doesn't try to compete with P I. However, I MUCH preferred Fame Academy.

By the way, I can scarcely beleive how little we seem to be hearing about Will Young. Can anybody tell me what he's doing at the moment?

[BigSister]

Speaking of Will he was on GM TV this morning :dance:
I missed it though:mad:

[liliacqueen]

i will deffornatly be watchin fame acad and not popstars or idol what ever it is called

[Stu xxx]

My hubbie is actually taking things easy at the mo although he is in rehearsal mode for his Exeter performance xxx

[James]

Fame Academy and Pop Idol are going head to head in the ratings.

ITV aren't happy that the BBC haven't moved their show.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds11390.html

[Amy]

So BB has finished :bawling: BUT!!! FA starts tonight 6:30pm :hello::hello::hello:
I wonder how long it will take for the press to rip FA apart like they did with BB :conf:

[BusyBee]

I wonder how long it will take for the press to rip FA apart like they did with BB


Probably after tonight's programme.

[Amy]

Just to let you all know the Official website is back up and running Click Here to view (http://www.bbc.co.uk/fameacademy/index.shtml):wavey:

[Amy]

Great show tonight :thumbs: Thought there were a few good singers there tonight can't wait for the 13 to get into the Academy :hello:

[dustmite]

I have to agree. Some of them were pretty awful though. I have to admit I do like the "Fame Academy on BBC THREE" program, as it follows through rather nicely with interviews with the judges, professionals in the field, etc...

And, shortly, are going to give sneek previews to the next six to perform.

Watching "Big Brother 4, the X Factor" (tag lines suck...) and Fame Academy at the same time may really drive me insane.

But nm :hugesmile:

[splodge0]

Originally posted by dustmite
I have to agree. Some of them were pretty awful though. I have to admit I do like the "Fame Academy on BBC THREE" program, as it follows through rather nicely with interviews with the judges, professionals in the field, etc...

And, shortly, are going to give sneek previews to the next six to perform.

Watching "Big Brother 4, the X Factor" (tag lines suck...) and Fame Academy at the same time may really drive me insane.

But nm :hugesmile:

Guess who miss BBC 3 !!

"and Fame Academy at the same time may really drive me insane." NO CONTEST!!:colour:

[Amy]

So it's Louise, Alistair, Carolynne and Gary i was hoping it would be them :hello:

[peachy]

I thought Ladonna had the best voice by about 2 miles. Why did she not get in?

[dustmite]

Originally posted by peachy
I thought Ladonna had the best voice by about 2 miles. Why did she not get in? Sad to say it, but the culture of "Black and Fat" isn't particularly accepted within the mainstream of the UK social thinking.

Sucks, doesn't it? But that's the world over for you.

Oh well, can't change that. This is something that worries me, with the fact C4 are obliged to take a disabled contestent into the BB house next year, as they'll be either voted out first... or win via a sympathy vote. A problem that I wish didn't exist with society, but alas, it does.

M.

[kaphc]

Originally posted by dustmite
Oh well, can't change that. This is something that worries me, with the fact C4 are obliged to take a disabled contestent into the BB house next year, as they'll be either voted out first... or win via a sympathy vote. A problem that I wish didn't exist with society, but alas, it does.

M.

Do C4 definitely have to take someone with a disabliity then next year?

[Romantic Old Bird]

I was STUNNED Ladonna didn't get in, and so were the judges. She was the stand out artist in the group. Her voice gave me goose-pimples.

She had a incredibly difficult song and gave a flawless and stunning performance. It wasn't an Aretha song, it was her sister Irma's, and every bit as challenging.

I knew that weak and average lad who sang first would get through on the strength of his looks, and that's what happened. The other two girls, particularly the last one were good, Alistair was hmmm.

Let's hope there is a chance to vote in one of the best losers. Poor Ladonna, she got such positive comments from the judges as well.

[peachy]

I found it shocking that she didn't get in! As you say it smacks of racism and
size-ism. I think I was the only one who voted for her. :bawling: perhaps it was also Brummie-ism.

I find lately that no one likes the Brummie accent, which upsets me somewhat as I have a slightly modified version of it!

[Janette]

Originally posted by peachy
I found it shocking that she didn't get in! As you say it smacks of racism and
size-ism. I think I was the only one who voted for her.


No Peachy, as soon as the lines opened I voted for LaDonna as well. I thought she was the only one with real star quality, her voice was fantastic, and even though she started off a bit shaky, you could tell that she had potential.

Hopefully she won't let this get to her and she'll continue in her quest to be a star!

[Boris]

Life sucks at times......


I too would have chosen the first 3 Students particularly No. 7, but no way would I have chosen Gary. Yes, very pretty, but very mediocre. Ladonna should have got a place for potential and voice. I didn't think she gave a faultless performance, but who would expect that at this stage. However, she has certainly got what it takes, it just needs developing.

I look forward to seeing them all 'grow'.


Maybe FA should consider making the final choice from all the 'potentials' who didn't get through their round. A last chance stand......Just a thought .:dazzler:

[Maggie]

I also think Ladoona should have got in, maybe they should have left it that the teachers pick them and the public just vote for the last one to go in the house, this way we might just end up with lookers with not much of a voice. :conf:

As for Louise, great voice, but she is already a proven hit song writer with at least one number 1 hit, if she wants to become a singer she will already have plenty of contacts in the music industry. I think the show should be about new talent and her place should have gone to someone else.

[BusyBee]

As for Louise, great voice, but she is already a proven hit song writer with at least one number 1 hit, if she wants to become a singer she will already have plenty of contacts in the music industry. I think the show should be about new talent and her place should have gone to someone else.


How right you are Maggie. I quite agree I would have preferred to see a complete unknown given the chance to have the training given by Fame Academy - not someone who is already well known in the music world.

[Boris]

I must have missed something.

I didn't realise Louise had written a hit song. I just thought she had been trying her hand at it like a number of other young hopefuls.:conf:

[BusyBee]

They definitely said she had written a No. 1. Dont know what it was though. Anyone know.

[James]

I can answer that one. :hugesmile: Haven't seen this show yet though.

It's Sound of the Underground however she didn't really write it. She was in the original group that sang it - it was written by someone else.

When Girls Aloud recorded it apparently all they did was delete the original voices from the mix and then sing over the backing music.

Did they mention that she is F1 driver Jenson Button's girlfriend?

[Janette]

Originally posted by James
Did they mention that she is F1 driver Jenson Button's girlfriend?


Several times!

[Boris]

They also showed pictures of her with him .:love:

[dustmite]

An interesting news article from BBCi News, detailing some of the public's "issues" with FA2

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3103545.stm

M.

[Maggie]

All this in the above has put me off a bit, I do think Fame should be for complete newcomers, I'll still watch for a while, prob get hooked again, shame though, they always have to mess with things :conf:

[James]

At least the ones who have record deals should be able to sing. :hugesmile:

Maybe they selected them because last year's initial shows were quite heavily criticised.

[Amy]

Great show again tonight :hugesmile::hugesmile:
I think Peter, Renata, James and Audley will get through!

[Maggie]

It now turns out that 9 of the 25 have contacts and contracts with Music Companys.
Ok so they might be able to sing, but the whole point Fame is to take raw talent and teach them

[Di2001]

Hubby and I have voted for James. Thought he was very good.

[Amy]

Originally posted by Amy
Great show again tonight :hugesmile::hugesmile:
I think Peter, Renata, James and Audley will get through!

oops didn't realise there was only three tonight to go through see my signature for explanation :hugesmile:

[Stu xxx]

I'm sorry I'm ditching Fame Academy this year - I have to keep my respects to the one and only Pop Idol x

[splodge0]

Originally posted by Stu xxx
I'm sorry I'm ditching Fame Academy this year - I have to keep my respects to the one and only Pop Idol x

YOU ARE TAKING THE MICKEY, AREN'T YOU.................!:colour:

[kaphc]

I thought Peter was great last night but he reminded me a lot of Ainslie from last year.

I think they were right to take Audley through as well - I loved his singing!

Looks like there could be a lot more boys in the house than girls this year though.

[Romantic Old Bird]

I think Stu, you'll find that fame Academy is MUCH more along your street.

I'm looking forward to it this year. I am changing from ntl to SKY to get proper interactive TV next week.

Splodge, I'm relying on you to tell me how it's done!

[Kaz]

Posted by kaphc
I thought Peter was great last night but he reminded me a lot of Ainslie from last year.
My thoughts exactly, kaph . . . . in fact I thought he was a mixture of Jarvis Cocker, Liam Gallagher and Ainslie - quite a volatile cocktail! :shocked:

I'm not sure if this will work in his favour or not - people are bound to make comparisons between the two. I know that Ainslie's 'quirky' antics tended to get on my nerves a bit last year (sorry Ainslie fans :blush:) - time will tell whether Peter does or not. :laugh:

In my view Audley was the best singer last night, and I was delighted that he won the student vote. All in all, the boys were far better than the girls and all three deserved to get into the Academy. :thumbs:

[blinkinlovely]

I really enjoyed FA last year as I like anice Friday prog to look forward to...

FA2 on a Saturday??
I'll never get to see it
The footy season begineth soon
Pre-Season friendlies already!!

:mad::mad::mad::mad:

[peachy]

I can't wait for it to get going properly. It seems ages until we get them in there. I think there could be more tantrums and tears this year because the students are going to be so much more confined. The two days they got at Shepperton gave them a chance to talk to each other privately and to meet other people, without that the pressure is going to be enormous. I think it will be a much tougher test of character.

[BigSister]

I cant wait for tonight:spin2:
I also thought Peter was a bit liker Ainselle
I wonder who will go through tonight:conf:

[James]

Well I thought the 3 best performances got through tonight...

You can download MP3s of everyone so far at this site

http://www.wkdsoftware.co.uk/realitytv/fa/2003/

[kaphc]

I agree - I liked Simone especially and was surprised she didn't go through on the public vote.

It seems as if it's odds-on for a man to win FA again this year. I have nothing against this, but it seems much harder for the girls to suceed in this show and in Pop Idol. Is that mainly due to the voting public being female?

[BigSister]

Im glad that Simone got through but I was even more glad that Barry got through
Like David said he has a good voice but needs to find himself
I knew Paris would go through
Unless all 3 girls win next week there will be only 3 girls in so far

[splodge0]

Originally posted by James
At least the ones who have record deals should be able to sing. :hugesmile:

Maybe they selected them because last year's initial shows were quite heavily criticised.

SO true. The media are never happy. Wannabes are slagged off as a waste of air-time, and then moan about unsung real talent because they have a dedication to DO something before entering FA.


THEY MAKE ME SICK.:colour:

[Amy]

Thought last nights show was very good :thumbs: I'm gald Barry, Simone and Paris got through i thought they deserved to!!! Roll on wednesday and the live feed :hello:

[BigSister]

Well what did you think of this weeks
I thought Richard Park coming back was good and that the performances were ok.
I think it could be Ladies night tonight with Janee(I think) and Alex going through and between Terance and Lorna for the student vote

[Kaz]

I thought the public made the right decision tonight in voting Nick and Alex into the Academy. :thumbs:

However, I was surprised that Jeney (?sp.) was one of the two with the fewest votes - I suspect the public took Patrick's plea to vote for Terrence out of sympathy to heart (fools . . . . . he was awful!).

No small wonder that Lorna won the student vote 12-0!

And now Fame Academy 2 has gone interactive! Just press your little red button. :hello: :hello: :hello:

[BigSister]

Yeah Alex and Nick got in
I was surprised that Janee didnt get in
And roll on Live feed:hugesmile:

[blinkinlovely]

I thought Alex and Nick deserved to get through.
IMO Alex's performance was terric - hope she can blossom and not get downtrodden in the Academy.
Nick should be a fiesty pupil!!

[BigSister]

I was surprised that Audley was expelled
I wonder who will be expelled on Wednesday?

[Kaz]

Audley was one of the people I thought would be in the bottom three tonight, although I thought Peter and Simone would be joining him.

Alex was fantastic - even after a false start when her microphone didn't work!), and I also thought Alistair, Lorna, Carolynne, Paris and James were excellent tonight.

Overall, I think the standard of performance from the students is much higher than it was last year.

:dazzler:

[finch]

yeah, I expected Audley to be in the bottom 3 but im really disappointed he went. I wanted Gary out followed closely by peter.
PS too many men with very normal names

[Amy]

I thought Peter, Gary and Simone would be the final three and like you i was shocked that Audley went :shocked:

The best last night were Carolynne, Alex, Lorna and James i felt :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:



Overall, I think the standard of performance from the students is much higher than it was last year.


Have to agree with you Kaz! :thumbs:

[BigSister]

I thought that Alex gave a great performance despite the microphone not working

[James]

I didn't see the voting. Who did the student keep in and who did the teachers keep in? I was surprised Audley got the chop from the Academy.

Thought some of the students weren't as impressive as in the earlier rounds.

[BigSister]

James the teachers kept in Louise and the students kept in Gary

[James]

I wonder if they kept Louise because she guarantees the show more press publicity. :conf:

[Maggie]

The Fame 2 students have done a Bee Gees cover Album, which is out on the 25th August, here's who sings what song :

Tracklisting: CD
1. You Should Be Dancing (Paris)
2. Guilty (Carolynne Good)
3. To Love Somebody (Alistair Griffin)
4. Words (Alex Parks)
5. Massachusetts (Peter Brame)
6. Too Much Heaven (Louise Griffiths)
7. How Deep Is Your Love (Barry McKeever)
8. More Than A Woman (James Fox)
9. Heartbreaker (Simone Stewart)
10. I've Gotta Get A Message to You (Gary Phelan)
11. You Win Again (Audley Anderson)
12. Islands In The Stream (Lorna Grant)
13. Tragedy (Nick Hall)

And Robin Gibb is doing a Masters Class with them on the 18th August

[AndyJK]

I wonder how the remainding Bee Gees feel having their songs crucified by a bunch of kareoke singers. :conf:

[Maggie]

Here's what they are singing on tonight's show and in which order.


Paris - Superstition
Carolynne - Run to you
Nick - Every breath you take
Louise - Still the one
James - Tempted
Simone - Loving you
Gary - Faith, he might have changed it to this one
Lorna - Dedicated to the one I love
Alistair - Wherever you will go
Alex - Now that I've found you
Peter - Glad all over

No Barry, he's ill

Wonder who will go ????????? :conf:

[BigSister]

Tonight I thought Lorna would go but as they say the competition is getting tougher

[bbceleb1]

Hi all

im only now gettin into this years fame academy its quite good aint it! Alex comes from truro about 10 mins away from where i live so all i hear is Alex this that and the other, but she is good!

Cant think who left last night but im glad she did i really didnt like her voice! :thumbs:

[BusyBee]

Can someone please stop that headmaster from trying to be a poor man's Simon Cowell. He just doesnt pass muster and actually really annoys me with the stupid comments he makes.

Love it when Carrie and David disagree - so like most couples.

I so wish they would get rid of Peter - he is so annoying and shouts his songs rather than sings them. I love Alex - think she will go far. Paris needs to be taken down a peg or two too arrogant for his own good.

[Maggie]

I thought sat's show was a good one and totally agree with Simone going, I liked Robin singing with the students, it worked really well, the album should be a worth getting, out now I think :dazzler: :dazzler: :dazzler:

[BigSister]

Ive bought the albium today
But i havent listened to it yet:hugesmile: