TITLE

Idol's Asian Disciples

AUTHOR(S)

Anwar, Noor; Salerno, Stephen

PUB. DATE

June 2008

SOURCE

Forbes Asia;6/30/2008, Vol. 4 Issue 12, p64

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article highlights the impact of the "American Idol," tv show in Asia. The author stated judges of the Idolmania shows in Asia have embraced Simon Cowell's abrasive style. He added that "Indian Idol," judge Anu Malik is following Cowell's style of interrupting other judges while they are rating contestants. Moreover, William Hung, who auditioned for the third season of American Idol has became famous after giving his off-key performance of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs."

ACCESSION #

33298552

 

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