| Alex does 24 hour tour of UK |
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Fame Academy winner Alex Parks was busy this week visiting cities around the UK to promote her debut album Introduction. The modest singer found it strange when she visited her home city of Truro in Cornwall where people she had been to school with queued up for her autograph. The whistle stop tour also took in Edinburgh, Manchester and London.
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| Alistair Griffin brings it on |
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Fame Academy runner up Alistair Griffin was performing at the Mardi Gras bar in Dundee last night. Fans were able to enjoy Alistair's latest single Bring It On as well as his rendtion of Wherever You Will Go. The event followed a week of visits to local radio stations for interviews in Newcastle, Leeds and Liverpool.
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| Fame Academy winner's 1st single |
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Alex Parks has released her first self penned single, a ballad called Maybe That's What It Takes which she wrote whilst at the Fame Academy. The single should do well amidst all the promotion Alex has been doing recently on TV talk shows and with radio airplay.
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| Fame Academy runner up signs record contract |
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Alistair Griffin, the 26 year old ex milkman who was runner up to Alex Parks in the Fame Academy has signed a record deal. He is to release a couple of singles, one with Robin Gibb who was one of the judges at the Academy during Alistair's stay.
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| Alex wins Fame Academy |
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Ex clown Alex Parks from Cornwall won this years Fame Academy earning herself a £1 million pound recording contract as well as a luxury apartment for a year. 19 year old Alex was not going to enter the competition until her Dad persuaded her to do so. She performed excellently throughout the contest, never coming in the last 3 at each public vote showing that right from the start the viewers were behind her. Another success story to come out of the Academy was that Louise Griffiths has been "given" a song by Robbie Williams that he was not using - a release date is eagerly awaited.
more Robbie Williams stories ...
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| Fame Academy's Peter dumped |
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Not only has indie singer Peter Brame been dropped by voters from the Fame Academy, but his girlfriend Emma Cook has also given him his marching orders. Emma, who bears a remarkable resemblance to Peter's ex housemate and contestant Carolynne Good said that she felt humilitated when she saw him snogging Ms Good on the reality TV show.The final of Fame Academy is this Saturday.
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| Fame Academy down to Four |
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Only the best are left at the Fame Academy fighting it out for that coveted prize of a year's lifestyle of the rich and famous. Carloynne, Alex, Alistair and Peter will continue to compete this weekend for the public and teacher's votes. Hot favourite is Alex from Cornwall, who has said that she feels like quitting the Academy as the pressure intensifies. Alex, as well as being a unique singer has always been rather self-effacing, which may just be the thing which helps her to win the hearts of the voting public.
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| Barry is 7th evictee from Fame Academy |
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Belfast factory worker Barry is the latest hopeful to be ousted from the Fame Academy mansion. The beefy gravelly voiced Barry said he knew he was out as soon as he became one of the bottom three. Barry overcame a throat infection early on by adopting a healthier regime of eating fruit and cutting down on smoking. He also experienced a personality clash with rock chick beauty Carolynne although this seemed not to be a problem recently when they performed a superb duet of It Takes Two. Barry said as well as improving his vocal technique he had learned that ..."maybe it's not that smart to say what you think but just bite your tongue at times."
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| Jolie and Jonny at Tomb Raider premiere |
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The Empire Leicester Square, London was the venue for the premiere of the latest Lara Croft movie last week Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. Stars attending included Fame Academy contender Louise Griffiths who looked stunning in shocking pink. The rumours were rife, however, that Angelina and ex hubby Jonny Lee Miller were back together when they were spotted getting close at the after show party.
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| David due for eviction in December |
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David Sneddon's days are certainly numbered, what with the sad performance of his latest single, Best Of Order which only just managed to get into the top 20 and his lease will be up on his luxury flat in December. David was last year's winner of Fame Academy and part of his prize was a luxury apartment for a year as well as a sports car.
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| 8 Students left at Fame Academy |
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Soulful Simone is the latest student to be voted out of the Fame Academy after tonight's live show. All 9 remaining students performed Bee Gees songs and 4 of them were chosen to sing alongside Robin Gibb, usually to be seen judging the performances.
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| Sneddon snubbed |
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It could be that Fame Academy winner David Sneddon has already had his day. He tried to get into posh London club Chinawhite but was sent to the back of the queue by doormen. With the latest Fame Academy contenders snapping at his heels it's no wonder he's not on the A list anymore.
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| David Sneddon Lost For Words |
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Fame Academy winner David Sneddon is being forced to rest following problems with his voice. The Scottish singer/songwriter says he is exhausted after working non-stop since January this year and has been so busy he hasn't had time to see a doctor.
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| David Sneddon completes 7 gigs in 10 hours |
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Winner of last years Fame Academy, David Sneddon, has recently played a gruelling 7 gigs in Scotland within 10 hours. It was a promotion for his first album 7 Years - 10 Weeks. The 24 year old played Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
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| David's Fans Shock Fame Academy Winner |
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24 year old David Sneddon is amazed at the brazeness of some of his female fans. Whilst signing CD's in Glasgow a girl put a thong on the table before him for his signature saying she'd just taken it off. Another fan flashed her boobs at him whilst he was in the audience watching fellow contestant Lemar at a club. Such is the price of fame!
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| Fearne Latest Academy Exit |
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Presenter Fearne Cotton was the latest celebrity to be voted out of the Fame Academy following Paul Ross's quick exit at the beginning of the week. An intense nerve wracking run up to Red Nose Day is promised for the 8 remaining celebs as some improvement is expected from each of them with only 24 hours between each live performance.
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| Ginola Cops-out of Celebrity Fame Academy |
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French football heart throb David Ginola will not be the 9th celebrity to take part in the special Comic Relief edition. He is suffering from flu and is too ill, but there are rumours he may have opted out because his demands of full editorial rights were not agreed to. Instead, Smack The Pony star Doon Mackichan will make up the nine celebrities due to perform live tonight.
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| Celebrity 'Fame Academy' Students Named |
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Celebrity students to attend the Fame Academy in the run up to Comic Relief day on March 14th are to include Ulrika Jonsson, Jo Brand, Ruby Wax, John Thomson, Fearne Cotton, Paul Ross and Casualty's paramedic Finlay, aka Kwame Kwei-Armah, and receptonist Will Mellor who plays Jack. There will be another mystery student whose identity will be revealed this week.
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| Brit Highlights |
Despite the lack of alcohol at this years Brits a fantastic time was had by all - winners, performers and audience alike. Kylie, wearing a revealing mini dress, dueted with former love of Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake. The Sugababes gave their all on a set design not unlike the classic movie Metropolis and Avril Lavigne tried for the record of how many drummers she could have backing her and still be heard.
But what about the winners? Well, Robbie Williams beat Craig David to Best British Male Solo Artist for the 3rd year running and hinted in his video speech that he expected to repeat his success next year. The Sugababes were amazed and thrilled to win British Dance Act and Will Young collected his award for British Breakthrough Act sporting his longer, blonder hairdo.
Other stars at the official post awards party were Fame Academy's David Sneddon and Sinead Quinn, and Atomic Kittens Liz and Natasha were seen dancing to Blondie songs.
more Will Young stories ...
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| Six Nations Spot for Fame Academy Winners |
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Fame Academy winner David Sneddon and runner-up Sinead Quinn are to sing their respective national anthems at the Scotland v Ireland Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield on Saturday 15th March. Sinead spoke on breakfast TV to say how excited she was at the prospect.
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