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Wilsonatmd
| Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 10:25 pm
This show is back this season, for now only on Saturday nights...and there are a couple of changes. -There are only 3 categories this time; Young Singer, Young Dancer, and Adult Singer (the comedian category has been eliminated) -There is a twist this year- "The Winner's Circle". Two people (or groups in the case of the dancers) will compete each week in each category. The winner between those two then gets to "call out" and challenge one of three people in their category who is in the Winner's Circle, to try and take their spot there. (the circles will begin with 3 people from last season in each category). -At the end of 8 episodes, the three people in each winner's circle compete for the $100,000 grand prize in their category in ep 9. This means one of the people who start the season in the Winner's Circle could concivably get all the way to the finals without ever being challenged...but may have a disadvantage against a person who performed more times to get into or stay in the Winner's Circle...... To me, the twist is interesting....It is more of a "champion vs challenger" format like the original series. Getting rid of the comedians I think was smart...A lot of the comics weren't very good (there were a couple of good ones), and it slowed the show down.
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Ladytex
| Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 8:14 am
There will be a cute little girl, Spensha Baker, on the show this coming Saturday. She's a good little singer from this area. Her dad is being deployed to Iraq in March and she's dedicating her performance to all the deployed and deploying service members.
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Jan
| Friday, January 16, 2004 - 1:21 pm
bump
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Wilsonatmd
| Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 7:00 pm
a little more on this... -the internet voting has been eliminated, and it's down to three judges, 2 of them are new (and the new male judge is a Simon wannabe) -What happens is that two people perform, they're judged (from 3-15, 1-5 per judge). The winner then has to choose one of the three WC participants, who then performs and is judged, with the first round winner's score as the target. The WC person has an advantage in that they only have to TIE the first round winners score to stay, this means even if the first round person gets a perfect score, the WC person can tie and stay in.
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Abby7
| Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 8:10 pm
i only watched a couple of episodes last season of star search. i received this flyer yesterday from the place i live: Star Search ATTENTION ALL SINGERS Would you like a chance to win $100,000? CBS'S hit show STAR SEARCH holiding audtions for talent in these categories: Junior Singers/8-14 Adult Singers/15 & up January 22 & January 29 (then it explains auditions are held here at the complex i live in and for residents only). Wonder if this is for next season? Has this season even started yet?
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Monday, March 08, 2004 - 7:05 pm
Is anyone watching this season? I only taped last Saturday night's show because I wanted to check something out. Last season (? I think it was last season), I remember watching a few shows. I remember seeing the cute, very young, boy. I quit watching after too long. I was surprised to see him again on the show this season (after watching my tape from last Saturday). Can someone tell me how this show works? Meaning do winners from last season come back this season? The reason I'm asking is because I've been hearing my neighbor (right next door) singing/practicing for a few months now. She's lived here for 2-3 months...forget exactly when. I had a suspicion she was auditioning for a show (either AI or Star Search...suspected Star Search because of my post above). Anyway, since we haven't "run in to each other" I haven't asked her. I've been waiting for the right time. I don't like to intrude. After watching my tape I realized my neighbor I've been "hearing through the wall" is Vickie Natale. After checking online, I'm confused. From what I've read she has already won $100,00 one time, $100,000 another time, and a contract (this is not from this season). So, I'm confused on how the show works. Does this mean she is back again for another $100,000? I was surprised when I read she already won a contract because on last week's show she looked very excited to hear all three adult finalists would be in the studio this week to record their song. Anyway, I'm waiting for the right time to introduce myself. I want to let her know I will be calling in for her. Anyone here watching this show (I haven't been and wouldn't have even taped it, except to check out if she was on the show).
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Demeter
Member
08-05-2001
| Monday, March 08, 2004 - 8:08 pm
I've been watching. I'm rushed for time, but maybe I can give some info tomorrow.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Monday, March 08, 2004 - 8:15 pm
Yes, Vicki Natale is one of three past winners in each category who was invited back to be in the Winner's Circle. Each week, the winner of the two new acts in each category can "call out" one of the three in the circle and try to beat them. Vicki is still in the hunt. The finale is this Saturday and the public, not the judges get to vote for the winner. I am very impressed by Vicki. Also, this week the three adult singers are each recording a single and the winner's single will be released after the show. The winner also gets a recording contract with A&M Records. I think they also get the $100,000 that the winners in the dance and junior singer categories get.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Monday, March 08, 2004 - 8:40 pm
Thanks Roteach. Will you be calling in for anyone? If so, for her? I think I'm going to tell her I posted online about her, when I introduce myself (because I'm feeling a bit silly and guilty at the same time for doing so).
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 2:09 pm
If we can vote online, and so far that's how the voting goes at Star Search, then I will vote for her. If you speak with her, please tell her that I've totally enjoyed her singing and that I wish her well in her career.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 2:47 pm
She is an awesome singer, I really enjoy listening to her. I'm rooting for little Spensha Baker, she's such a great kid.
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Bigd
Member
09-13-2001
| Sunday, March 14, 2004 - 2:52 pm
I am so glad Jake won adult singer!!!! I was somewhat disappointed that Spensha did not win child singer - she sang her pants off. I was very glad that the street dancer won - I can't remember the name of his style of dance.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Sunday, March 14, 2004 - 7:52 pm
Since I didn't watch this show until last week, I had no idea about the talent. All three adult singers have great voices IMO. Each had such a different sound. Not even one of the judges could pick who they thought should win in this category...since they, too, loved all of them. From what I saw last night....I thought Spensha should have won. Was glad the street dancer won too. I thought Vicki had the best voice out of all the three. However, that's just because I like her style of singing the best out of the three (and the other guy too...forget his name). I liked all of them though. I thought it would be close between Vicki and "the other guy"....sheesh, can't remember his name. Jake has a beautfiul voice.. happy for him too. Of course I wanted Vicki (but read she has already won 200,000...so, she should be happy with that). She left today...just before 10am. I never spoke to her. I was waiting for her to win...then say "hi". Didn't know if she would be feeling badly. I don't think so.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 5:30 am
Abby, I am guessing that you lived near Vicki in LA not in NY. I am glad that she did win some money. After all, she put her life on hold for 9 weeks to see if she could win. Now, if there is a smart agent or a smart record company out there, they will snap Vicki and sign her. Freedom should also get a deal.
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