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Spoiler-free TV news for South African viewers |
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e.tv Brings Back Popstars!
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Friday, July 30, 2010
by TVSA Newsdesk
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From 101 to Ghetto Lingo and Jamali, Popstars has a track record of producing quality bands and groups. Problem is, the show - which used to air on the SABC - disappeared a while ago and hasn't been seen since.
Until now...
e.tv has confirmed that they have bought the rights to the singing talent contest and will be airing the show exclusively from 4 September this year.
The channel has promised to "bring more twists, turns and stings in the tail when aspiring singers compete for the ultimate prize: celebrity status as a Pop Star."
Popstars has enjoyed great success in South Africa and brought instant stardom to groups like 101, Adilah, Ghetto Lingo and Jamali.
Says Monde Twala, Group Head Channels Division at e.tv: "South Africa is blessed with talented individuals and e.tv Popstars spans beyond just showcasing talent.
"Popstars will search for the best and then nurture and encourage tomorrow’s stars and help fulfil their dreams beyond the TV show. It’s going to be fun, interactive entertainment at its best!"
In case you need a refresher course in the format of the show: wannabe singers go through a first audition with the judges, whereby they decide which aspiring stars make it through to the gruelling 'call-backs' round.
Contestants need to keep their wits about them if they want to impress the vocal coaches in the following rounds. Every move, note sung and word spoken by the wannabe’s will be monitored by the judges and this ultimately determines who will make it to the Top 10.
Once the Top 10 are chosen, the real hard work begins. From make-up sessions to photo shoots to group-singing and more training sessions with the vocal trainers – the Top 10 will really have to show what they’re made of.
Of those Top 10 contestants, a group will be chosen as the new Popstars. Aside from their looks and singing ability, they have to be able to perform under extreme pressure.
Popstars is produced by Mzanzi Crew (which Jamali forms part of) in conjunction with Tartan Sound and Video who brought Popstars to South Africa in 2002.
The Popstars brand also enjoys international exposure second to none. Some countries that have held successful Popstars have been the USA, France, Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Spain, Romania, Slovenia and India.
 "Prepare yourself for more tears, more talent and more music as we follow the stories of aspiring South African hopefuls as they are transformed into Popstars", says Brett Lindsay, who directs the show.
About the Host
Former member of Ghetto Lingo, Martin Phike, shows off his talents in a different way as the new host of Popstars.
Phike is making a name for himself in the South African entertainment industry. A career that started in high school at the age of 16 has opened lots of opportunities for him.
Martin has formed part of bands like Max cui, Inadiflo and Ghetto Lingo (Popstars winners). He has also worked with stars such as Brenda Fassie, Mandoza and TKZee.
His work in the South African television industry has included a role on the soapie Backstage and various others.
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Replies: 27 You must be a TVSA member to post a reply |
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ESKAY
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Saturday, July 31, 2010 12:39 PM
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| So excited!!! Do you guys have any information regarding the audition process? |
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calamity
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Saturday, July 31, 2010 13:03 PM
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| is this the music show that etv has been looking for or will there be another one, I know about the friday beat 808. So will there be another music show other than the two? |
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TVSA Admin
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Saturday, July 31, 2010 14:51 PM
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| The audition process information has not yet been released. When we have details we will post them in the Casting Calls blog. |
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PoshStar
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Sunday, August 01, 2010 22:34 PM
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| @calamity...the new show is club 808 to be presented by mo flava and dineo ranaka.popstars is a reality show,much like idols.
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pele
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Monday, August 02, 2010 07:31 AM
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| club 808 just happen to be ready 2 days after submissions , i must say e-tv is fast or they were just rippingor sucking off ppl's ideas as usual. |
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calamity
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Monday, August 02, 2010 07:50 AM
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Thanx for that pele.
i must say e-tv is fast or they were just rippingor sucking off ppl's ideas as usual. Can you just provide us with instances of the above statement. |
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bossomqueen
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Monday, August 02, 2010 08:19 AM
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| i just hate how nelspruit is always left-out when it comes 2 auditions. therz also talent here.it s not the bundus! |
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Green.arrow
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Monday, August 02, 2010 08:37 AM
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| bossomqueen....are you suggesting there is no talent in the bundus?...and are you also suggesting that there are only 5 metropolis-es in SA, Joburg, Durban, CT, Bloemfontein and uhm....Nelspruit?.... |
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PoshStar
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Monday, August 02, 2010 09:35 AM
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| Agree with Pele, I mean the submission date wasn't even closed as per stated but they've already done everything! they are not fast at all, they just messing with people's minds.SMH* |
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tizoz
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Monday, August 02, 2010 10:16 AM
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Reply from: PoshStar 8/2/2010 3:35:23 PM
Agree with Pele, I mean the submission date wasn't even closed as per stated but they've already done everything! they are not fast at all, they just messing with people's minds.SMH*
Before you suggest the above maybe you should consider that the submissions were for another show to start in the near future? Just a thought..... |
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pele
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Monday, August 02, 2010 10:49 AM
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Tizoz ....so Poshstar explanation is inaccuarate then, hence i raised tht up!!!
Hopefully the will be another show, which is unlikely, just a thought. |
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sibuuu
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Monday, August 02, 2010 11:37 AM
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| boriing, what happened to Ghetto lingo? |
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calamity
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Monday, August 02, 2010 12:10 PM
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| It would be helpful to get this info from the horse's mouth instead of making assumptions which may be baseless. So what does head of local production Zanele Mthembu say, what will happen to all those ideas that people have submitted on a music show! |
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Mag G
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Monday, August 02, 2010 12:35 PM
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| AYEYE ! AYEYE! AYEYE SIYABANGENHAHHHHHHHH...........Gud staff....bafe2. |
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Mag G
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Monday, August 02, 2010 12:35 PM
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| AYEYE ! AYEYE! AYEYE SIYABANGENHAHHHHHHHH...........Gud staff....bafe2. |
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PoshStar
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Monday, August 02, 2010 14:41 PM
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Ay,whatever Pele,but how can they commission two of the same shows,same outline..aowa guy |
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bossomqueen
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Monday, August 02, 2010 20:21 PM
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| Hayibo! Dont be naive "Green-arrow". read thru what ive posted again.u will notice i never mentioned what u r suggesting i have said. im just pointing out that i feel it s a bit unfair 2 leave out other places. freedom of speech.nothin heavy!! |
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Ingenuity
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 07:40 AM
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i must say e-tv is fast or they were just rippingor sucking off ppl's ideas as
usual.
Can you please elaborate pele. You can't just make statements like these and just not mention a single instance to back up your claim. |
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pele
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 08:14 AM
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| ingenuity i hope you didnt only read my reply here, start reading from Poshstar's reply, and the maybe you will see waht ia ma trying to ''claim'' and also you will get theback you need. Ad i am not the topic here, did you even read what this article is about before wanting elaborations? |
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PoshStar
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 08:18 AM
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| love makes the world go round mense,make love not war #justsayin.anyway,we're not etv so sonke asazi lol |
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pele
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 08:27 AM
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so make mine go around now poshie star tltlltltlt,
my problem Posh i hate peopel who will never start replies, or reply to what's at hand they will just come and demand elaborations as if we are in lab here...hahhaha |
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PoshStar
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 11:51 AM
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tltltltlt Pele you're crazy! did u see that,your world didn't just round,it spun! Posh magic!!!
you must watch out for me ko popstars neh!
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pele
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 12:11 PM
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| , i know i do, update me then and also give me your pop-number...Posh magic is so posh tltltl |
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Ingenuity
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 16:39 PM
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To answer your question, yes I have read the article pele, I have also read the comments leading up to your comments.
club 808 just happen to be ready 2 days after submissions , i must say e-tv is fast or they were just rippingor sucking off ppl's ideas as usual.
As usual (which is in your statement above) to me suggests that you are saying that they have done it before (rippingor sucking off ppl's ideas), your words not mine, hence requesting you to elaborate. You are not by any means compelled to respond if you don't want to. |
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PoshStar
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 17:50 PM
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| awwwwwwuuuuu Pele! will most def do that! take care bebbe :) |
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Phomolo
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Saturday, August 07, 2010 10:07 AM
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| Ahaaaaaa....nw dey speakng my language ''no poor Woman wana to die poor with a poor Man'' ive rolled up my sleeves,im takng dis wit my 2 hands..Mzansi here i come! Durban gateway mall watch da space!!!! |
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Phomolo
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Saturday, August 07, 2010 10:07 AM
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| Ahaaaaaa....nw dey speakng my language ''no poor Woman wana to die poor with a poor Man'' ive rolled up my sleeves,im takng dis wit my 2 hands..Mzansi here i come! Durban gateway mall watch da space!!!! |
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