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Songs From Instant Star Four
The television show ''Instant Star'' has produced a series of soundtracks featuring songs from the show, mostly performed by Alexz Johnson, released between 2005 and 2009. The first two albums contain only songs sung by Johnson, but starting from ''Songs from Instant Star 3'', only four songs per album featured her vocals. It was originally planned for all the albums to be entirely performed by Johnson, but legal issues prevented her from doing this for the 3 and 4 soundtracks, as she had signed with Capitol Records and Epic Records. ''Songs from Instant Star'' ''Songs from Instant Star Two'' ''Songs from Instant Star Two'' is the soundtrack album for the second season of the Canadian television show ''Instant Star'', entirely performed by Alexz Johnson. The album was released by the Orange Record Label, produced by Matt Hyde and Dave Ogilvie and executive produced by Stephen Stohn, who also is an executive producer of the television show. Background vocals are performed by Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Instant Star
''Instant Star'' is a Canadian musical comedy-drama television series which aired from 15 September 2004 to 26 June 2008. The series stars Alexz Johnson as teenage singing competition winner Jude Harrison. The show chronicles Harrison's experience in the recording industry whilst focusing on character development. ''Instant Star'' was created by Linda Schuyler, who also co-created ''Degrassi''. In Canada, the show aired on CTV. In the United States, it aired on Noggin as part of its teen-oriented block, The N. Epitome Pictures produced the show, and both CTV and The N were involved in the production and financing. Four seasons of the show (each with 13 episodes) were made. CTV and The N both pulled funding following the fourth season, despite plans by Epitome Pictures to continue with a fifth season. The fourth and final season ended on June 26, 2008, in the United States. Overview In each episode of the show, Jude Harrison must deal with the issues and challenges of both her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Stanwyck
Universal Honey is a Canadian power pop band. The band released seven albums. History The group was formed in 1992 by bassist Johnny Sinclair and singer/guitarist Leslie Stanwyck, both formerly of The Pursuit of Happiness. They were joined by guitarist Simon Craig and Tim Timleck on drums."Universal Honey" ''AllMusic'', by Gina Boldman Their first album, ''Magic Basement'', was released in 1993. Universal Honey toured extensively as an opening act for Duran Duran and the Goo Goo Dolls. The band also opened for The Heads at the NXNE festival. The band had moderate radio success in Canada in 1996 with the single "Any Road Back" from their album ''Earth Moon Transit'', which was played on MTV2. In 2004 Universal Honey released their seventh album, ''Vicious Circles''. After a hiatus, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unbreakable (Backstreet Boys Album)
''Unbreakable'' is the sixth (fifth in the United States) studio album by American Pop music, pop group Backstreet Boys. It was released on October 24, 2007 in Japan and October 30 in the United States by Jive Records. This was the first of two Backstreet Boys albums that the band released as a quartet, as Kevin Richardson (musician), Kevin Richardson departed from the group in 2006 to pursue other interests. The project was also the group's first without involvement from longtime producers and friends Max Martin and Kristian Lundin, who had worked on all of the group's previous albums. Background In July 2007, it was announced that the Backstreet Boys would release a new album on October 30, 2007, their first album of new material in two years. Rumored titles of the album included ''End to Beginning'', ''Picking Up the Pieces'', and ''Motivation'' before Brian Littrell and AJ McLean confirmed on August 13, 2007, that the title of the album would be ''Unbreakable''. Producers in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helpless When She Smiles
"Helpless When She Smiles" is the second single from American vocal group Backstreet Boys' sixth (fifth in the US) studio album, ''Unbreakable'', which was released on October 30, 2007. The single, produced by John Shanks, was released on December 26, 2007. This song was leaked on the Internet back in May 2007 along with "Happily Never After" which never made the album. The song was originally written in 2004 for Rascal Flatts, and first recorded by Dutch singer Bastiaan Ragas in 2005, then by German singer Mike Leon Grosch in 2006 before it was recorded by the Backstreet Boys. Music video The video for "Helpless When She Smiles" was in Joshua Tree National Park, California on November 13, 2007. It is directed by Bernard Gourley. The music video premiered on December 12 on Yahoo! Music. The video was filmed in color, but then stripped to appear black and white, depicting the group standing in a spacious corn field. It features helicopter shots, akin to previous Backstreet Boys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson (musician), Kevin Richardson. The band formed in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. The group rose to fame with their debut album, ''Backstreet Boys (1996 album), Backstreet Boys'' (1996). In the following year, they released their second album ''Backstreet's Back'' (1997), along with their Backstreet Boys (1997 album), self-titled U.S. album, ''Backstreet Boys'' (1997), which continued the group's success worldwide. They rose to superstardom with their third studio album ''Millennium (Backstreet Boys album), Millennium'' (1999), anchored by the worldwide hit "I Want It That Way," and its follow-up album, ''Black & Blue (Backstreet Boys album), Black & Blue'' (2000). They also released a greatest hits album, ''The Hits – Chapter One (Backstreet Boys album), The Hits – Chapter One'' (2001). After a two-year hiatus, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzi Rawn
Suzi Rawn (born August 31, 1982 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) is a Canadian recording artist and was the fourth-place finisher in ''Canadian Idol'' season 3. She is known for her rock and blues singing style as well as her unique clothing amongst the ''Canadian Idol'' finalists. Her hometown is Kamloops, but she grew up in Ottawa and has lived in Calgary and Montreal. She has a daughter named Jolie (born on July 22, 2003). Canadian Idol Songs Suzi has performed this season include: * Audition: "Let It Rain" (Amanda Marshall) * Top 183: "Me and Bobby McGee" (Janis Joplin) * Top 48: "I Have Nothing" (Whitney Houston) * Top 32: "Fortunate Son" (Creedence Clearwater Revival) * Top 10: "Everytime I See Your Picture" (Luba) (Canadian Hits week) * Top 9: "Higher Ground" (Stevie Wonder week) * Top 8: "Heartbreaker" (Pat Benatar) (Eighties week) * Top 7: "Minnie the Moocher" (Big Band week) * Top 6: "Piece Of My Heart" (Janis Joplin) (Classic Rock week) * Top 5: "American Woman" (The Guess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Idol (season 3)
Melissa O'Neil won the title of the first female ''Canadian Idol'' and the youngest Idol in Canada in 2005, beating runner-up Rex Goudie. Semi-finals Semifinal Group 1 (14 June 2005) ;Notes *Daryl Brunt and Ashley Leitão advanced to the top 10 of the competition. The other 6 contestants were eliminated. *Dianelys Hernandez and Stephane Aubin returned for a second chance at the top 10 in the Wildcard Round. Semifinal Group 2 (21 June 2005) ;Notes *Casey LeBlanc and Emily Vinette advanced to the top 10 of the competition. The other 6 contestants were eliminated. *Josh Palmer and Vince Benenati returned for a second chance at the top 10 in the Wildcard Round. Semifinal Group 3 (28 June 2005) ;Notes *Amber Fleury and Rex Goudie advanced to the top 10 of the competition. The other 6 contestants were eliminated. *Devika Mathur and Barrett Peitsch returned for a second chance at the top 10 in the Wildcard Round. Semifinal Group 4 (5 July 2005) ;Notes *Melissa O'Neil and Suzi Raw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be created by record companies without express approval from the original artist as a means to generate sales. They are typically regarded as a good starting point for new fans of an artist, but are sometimes criticized by longtime fans as not inclusive enough or necessary at all. It is also common for greatest hits albums to include new recordings, remixes or unreleased alternate takes of the hit songs, plus other new material as bonus tracks to increase appeal for longtime fans (who might otherwise already own the recordings included). At times, a greatest hits compilation marks the first album appearance of a successful single that was never attached to a previous studio album. Greatest hits albums usually are released after an artist or band's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoie Palmer
Zoie Palmer is a Canadian actress best known for her roles as Dr. Lauren Lewis in the supernatural drama '' Lost Girl'' and as the Android in the science fiction series ''Dark Matter''. Early life Palmer was born in Camborne in Cornwall, England, and emigrated to Canada when she was ten. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newmarket, Ontario, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University in Toronto in 2001. She had her first professional acting role as a teenager, in summer stock at the Red Barn Theatre in Jackson's Point, Ontario. Career Palmer's best-known role is that of Dr. Lauren Lewis, a major character in the Canadian series '' Lost Girl'' (2010–2015). Her television work includes made-for-TV movies '' The Reagans'' (2003) as Patti Reagan, '' Out of the Ashes'' (2003) as Didi Goldstein, and ''Devil's Perch'' (2005) as Abby. She had a recurring role in the CTV teen drama/comedy series '' Instant Star'' as rock singer Patsy Sewer (2006–200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyler Kyte
Jonathan Tyler "Ty" Kyte (born July 24, 1984) is a Canadian actor and musician. He was born in Lindsay, Ontario, and began his acting career with commercials and performing in the Musical Tommy in Toronto. Kyte was made famous amongst Canadian youth as a correspondent on the Canadian TV series '' Popular Mechanics for Kids'' alongside fellow Canadians Elisha Cuthbert, Vanessa Lengies and Jay Baruchel. He later appeared on the TV series Goosebumps (1997) and ''Are You Afraid of the Dark?'' (1999). He appeared in the made-for-TV movie '' Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story'' in 2004, and had a recurring role on the Canadian drama ''Instant Star'' as Vincent Spiederman until 2008. Music Kyte has released an EP, titled the Let's Talk EP. The EP has 5 original songs, written and performed by Tyler Kyte. Kyte played a rockstar on the show Instant Star (for 4 seasons) where he was the guitarist for the backup band for Jude Harrison (Alexz Johnson). In the show, he performs a different ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke McMaster
Luke McMaster (born March 22, 1976) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, recording artist and producer. McMaster experienced early success as half of the music duo McMaster & James originating from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Named after McMaster and his performing partner, Rob James, the duo released a self-titled gold album and scored the radio hits "Love Wins Everytime", "Thank You," "I Understand" and "Sweet Sensation." Despite their initial success, the band dissolved in 2002. Since then, McMaster has worked as a songwriter, producer, solo performing and recording artist living in Toronto, Ontario. As a solo artist and songwriter, he is best known for his 2013 hit "Good Morning, Beautiful," with Grammy-nominated American pianist Jim Brickman, which peaked on the US ''Billboard'' AC Radio charts at #3. He also has contributed songs to albums that have sold an estimated collective total of seven million units, including the 2006 three-million selling, multi-platinum '' A Girl L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Ward (songwriter)
Christopher William Ward (born 28 July 1949) is a Canadian songwriter and broadcaster, known as a former long-standing on-air personality at MuchMusic, Canada's music video network, where he and J. D. Roberts were among the first video jockeys in 1984. Ward was a judge on '' The Next Star'' which was a Canadian reality television show on YTV. Early career Born in Toronto, Ontario, Ward began his music career in the early 1970s while attending Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, where he was a member of the school's campus radio station. Broadcasting Some of Ward's early television appearances began in 1978 on the CBC children's series '' Catch Up'', as leader of the show's band. He also played a minor role as a musician in an episode of ''The Kids of Degrassi Street'' alongside Alannah Myles in 1984. Before MuchMusic launched, Ward hosted a weekend, all-night video program called ''City Limits'' on CITY-TV in Toronto. On Friday and Saturdays, from midnight to 6 a.m., ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
