Scandal'us (or Scandal'Us) were the winners of the

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2'' in 2001 (successors of Bardot, the winners of the first Australian ''Popstars'' in 2000). They won an

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chart award for their No. 1 debut single " Me, Myself & I". Their second and final single, " Make Me Crazy", only reached No. 30. Their debut album, '' Startin' Somethin''', debuted and peaked at No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The group disbanded in 2002.

Members

*Anna Belperio (from

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) *Jason Bird (from

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) * Tamara Jaber (from

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)

Solo releases

Tamara Jaber released two solo singles, " Ooh Ahh" and "

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Tamara. Both reached the ARIA Top 30. Tamara was the only person signed to her radio personality ex-husband

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's label King Kyle Records. He was criticised for promoting his girlfriend's single on his popular radio show. A solo album was meant for release but never eventuated. In 2008, Tamara sought a record deal in Los Angeles. Around 2003, Jason Bird recorded a single to be distributed through his dance workshop website. He performed the track on Channel Nine's ''

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'' show.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The

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, "My, Myself and I" , Highest Selling Single , , , - , Kelley Abbey for "My, Myself and I" , Best Video , , ARIA Award previous winners. , -

References

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