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Getting Over the X
It was the stuff dreams were made of. It became the ultimate nightmare. Being the first winner of the X Factor in 2004, Steve Brookstein should have had it all. Instead, he tells a story of a man sold down the river by his own record label as they championed the runner-up, G4, and forced him into an album of cover songs. This is the story of what really happened, from vicious personal attacks by Sharon Osborne and Louis Walsh to threats from Max Clifford about going public. A decade on, and Max Clifford is inside and severely discredited. So, too was Andy Coulson, an editor who ran many of the untrue stories about Steve. He has been dubbed a pub singer, a fake, a flop and bitter as the narrative that begun on the show became adopted by journalists who thought he was fair game, frequently reviewing gigs that they hadn't been to or inventing quotes he hadn't said, and always regulated by a toothless Press Complaints Commission. Ten years on, Steve is now able to lift the lid on the show itself and analyse for the first time exactly what Max Clifford said when he rang to say, 'Talk to the press and we'll bury you.'
Fame: At Any Cost
Is winning worth everything? Has the nation has reached saturation point with TV talent shows? This gripping exposé describes what really happens to reality TV contest winners and losers. TV writer, Keeley Bolger, examines the highs and lows of being a star of reality television and the price people are willing to pay for fame today. Exploring all the major UK TV talent contests and featuring the contestants, record label executives and some of the established pop stars, who were challenged in the charts by the newcomers.
I Want to Change My Life
Competition talent shows have been among the most popular on television in the 21st century. The producers of these shows claim to give ordinary people extraordinary opportunities to change their lives by showcasing a specific skill leading to a new career trajectory. Most participants will claim that they entered to get a big break and to develop a career they have always dreamed of. To what extent do these shows deliver on such promises? Following through what happens to leading contestants in singing, entertainment, modelling, cooking and business entrepreneur competitions, this book shows that few go on to achieve lasting success in their chosen career. Many return to obscurity or to the...
What Do You Know About One Direction? The Unauthorized Trivia Quiz Game Book About One Direction Facts
Question: Who got the most solos in ID’s first Album? Answer: Harry Out of 53:14 minutes, Harry got 7:18minutes of solo, followed by Liam, 7:08min and Zayn, 5:38min. Louis and Niall had the least time with 1:29 and 1:24 respectively. Question What did Harry sell on eBay for charity? Answer: A wristband Harry sold a wristband for a whopping €9010 on eBay in May 2012 just to raise for a charity for children who are seriously ill. He signed this wristband. He also wore this wristband for a while. Question How did Harry celebrate when “Up All Night” reached #1 in America? Answer: He bought a mattress! He thought that he should buy something for himself, and he reckoned that he was in need of a mattress. So, he bought one. What do you know about One Direction? Diddly SQUAT, that’s what! I have one quest in mind. To challenge and break you with the hardest question you will ever face! These questions are for the brave-hearted and the strong. So, ONLY buy if you're up to the challenge! Only enter if you dare...
Simon Cowell - The Man Who Changed the World
Leona Lewis. Kelly Clarkson. Susan Boyle. JLS. These are some of the biggest names in music today. But they all have a single common denominator of success, and his name is Simon Cowell.Simon's uncanny ability to spot talent - and his way of shooting down those without it - has made him both the most popular and feared reality TV show judge of all time. He's the star of hit shows like Pop idol, American Idol and Britain's Got Talent. And it doesn't end there - he's bringing his biggest success so far, The X Factor, stateside. Simon Cowell looks unstoppable. This in-depth and fascinating biography looks at the man behind the incredible TV talent show phenomenon. A must-read for any fan, it charts his success from the mailroom of EMI to the launch of his own label, Syco, and the incredible journey that has made him the first billion dollar man in British TV. This is his unforgettable true story.
The Unauthorized Guide to Doing Business the Simon Cowell Way
From a job in the mail room at EMI Music Publishing Cowell rose through the ranks swiftly and after becoming a record producer at the firm, left to set up his own company. Following the collapse of his first business and a time at BMG, Cowell went on to pioneer the Popstars TV talent show, and subsequently co-produce Pop Idol and more recently The X Factor. As a music producer he has achieved sales of over 25 million albums, over 70 top 30 records, and 17 Number 1 singles. His band 'Westlife' has achieved an impressive 10 Number 1 hits alone. The Sunday Times Rich List recently estimated that he earned £33.5m in one year alone, thanks to the global success of the 'Pop Idol' brand. The 10 Se...
Gary Barlow
In this fully updated biography, Justin Lewis offers a valuable insight into the life and loves of Great Britain's national treasure, Gary Barlow.
Jimmy
England's record-breaking fast bowler reveals the truth behind his remarkable career. In his first book, James Anderson (or Jimmy, as everyone knows him) tells the story of his life in cricket. His career began at Burnley Cricket Club, where he discovered that he could bowl faster than the rest, before he moved on to Lancashire and then England. His early success made him England's golden boy, before a career-halting injury devastated Anderson. But then came a recent glorious return to form and Ashes triumphs, making this a tale of exuberance, determination and sheer force of character. Jimmy Anderson speaks openly and forthrightly about those he has played with and against, the captains he has known, and outlines his thoughts on some of the biggest issues in the game today. It all makes for a compelling read.
How Real Is Reality TV?
American viewers are attracted to what they see as the non-scripted, unpredictable freshness of reality television. But although the episodes may not be scripted, the shows are constructed within a deliberately designed framework, reflecting societal values. The political, economic and personal issues of reality TV are in many ways simply an exaggerated version of everyday life, allowing us to identify (perhaps more closely than we care to admit) with the characters onscreen. With 16 essays from scholars around the world, this volume discusses the notion of representation in reality television. It explores how both audiences and producers negotiate the gulf between representations and truth ...
Olly Murs - The Biography
Heopened for One Direction in North America, appeared on "The Tonight Show," recorded with Flo Rida the story of the heartthrob singer whose U.S. fan base continues to grow The cheekyguy with the tight trousers and the porkpie hat has sold out concert tours, released bestselling albums, and enjoyed a string of hits including "Please Don't Let Me Go" and "Heart Skips a Beat." Not content with his triumphs as a singer, he has also become a TV fixture. After becoming the cohost of the UK's "The Xtra Factor," he graduated to his own series, "Olly: Life on Murs." This biography follows his journey from suburbia to stardom and beyond. It explores how a seemingly ordinary and grounded Essex boy was determined to follow his dream and was strong and shrewd enough to survive the heady world of entertainment. Along the way, readers will learn how his promising first career as a semi-pro-footballer was halted, and discover how he deals with the pros and cons of a celebrity lifestyle."
