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The Final 1 (season 1)
The first season of ''The Final 1'' premiered on MediaCorp Channel 5 on 24 April 2013. It is a Singaporean reality-singing competition programme created by the director of Hype Records Ken Lim. The judges were singer-songwriter Taufik Batisah, singer-actress Kit Chan and Ken Lim. Fly Entertainment artiste Vanessa Vanderstraaten was employed as the host of the show. Class 95FM radio personality Mike Kasem later joined the show as the second host, and hosted the finals together with Vanderstraaten. The show is also the first in Singapore's history to produce a female winner from an English-based major reality-singing competition programme. The past winners from ''Singapore Idol'', a similar programme which has already ended its run in 2009, were all males. On 21 August 2013, Farisha Ishak was announced the winner of the first season of ''The Final 1'', beating Shaun Jansen, the recipient of the Wild Card save. She received a $50,000 record deal from Hype Records and a cash prize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TVGUIDE
TV Guide is an American digital media company that provides television program listings information as well as entertainment and television-related news. The company sold its print magazine division, TV Guide Magazine LLC, in 2008. Corporate history Prototype The prototype of what would become ''TV Guide Magazine'' was developed by Lee Wagner (1910–1993), who was the circulation director of MacFadden Publications in New York City in the 1930s – and later, by the time of the predecessor publication's creation, for Cowles Media Company – distributing magazines focusing on movie celebrities. In 1948, Wagner printed New York City area listings magazine ''The TeleVision Guide'', which was first released on local newsstands on June 14 of that year. Silent film star Gloria Swanson, who then starred of the short-lived variety series ''The Gloria Swanson Hour'', appeared on the cover of the first issue. Wagner later began publishing regional editions of ''The TeleVision Guide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boon Hui Lu
Boon Hui Lu (, born 11 December 1993) is a Singaporean actress, singer and songwriter. Early life Born to a self-employed courier provider father and a housewife Boon studied at Anglican High School. While studying at the Victoria Junior College, Boon had joined the school choir as she knew "she wanted to sing professionally". In 2015, she graduated from Nanyang Technological University's Nanyang Business School with an Accountancy degree. She was offered a job at a big accounting firm but had turned it down to pursue her music dreams. Career Boon started her career as a child actress. She won the Star Awards for Young Talent for her role in the television drama ''Rhapsody in Blue'' in 2006. In 2012, she represented Singapore in the popular Taiwanese reality TV singing competition ''Million Star''. She also participated in the Channel 5 reality TV singing competition '' The Final 1'' (2013) and was among the top 40 finalists. Since she started writing songs in 2014 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Found Love
"We Found Love" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her sixth studio album, ''Talk That Talk'' (2011). Scottish DJ Calvin Harris wrote, produced, and features on the song, which also appears on his third album '' 18 Months'' (2012). "We Found Love" premiered on September 22, 2011, on the Capital FM radio station in the United Kingdom, and was made available to download on the same day as the lead single from ''Talk That Talk''. "We Found Love" is an uptempo electro house song, with elements of dance-pop, techno and Europop. The song's lyrics speak of a couple who "found love in a hopeless place". The song was a major worldwide success. It topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for ten non-consecutive weeks, becoming the longest running number-one single of 2011. The single also surpassed "Umbrella" and became Rihanna's longest running number one single. It was the singer's eleventh song to top the Hot 100, placing her in third place among female recording artists amassing t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If I Ain't Got You
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album ''The Diary of Alicia Keys'' (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from ''The Diary of Alicia Keys'' on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph ''Le Violon d'Ingres''. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart-topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on ''Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Oughta Know
"You Oughta Know" is a song by Canadian singer Alanis Morissette, released as the lead single from her third studio album, ''Jagged Little Pill'' (1995) on July 6, 1995. After releasing two studio albums, Morissette left MCA Records Canada and was introduced to manager Scott Welch. Morissette began working on new music after moving from her hometown of Ottawa to Toronto, but made little progress. In Los Angeles, she met producer Glen Ballard, with whom she wrote songs including "You Oughta Know". "You Oughta Know" signaled Morissette's departure from bubblegum pop to alternative rock, and features guitarist Dave Navarro and bassist Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers. It outperformed the label's expectations and received positive reviews. After the influential Los Angeles modern rock radio station KROQ-FM began playing it, the single reached the top ten in Canada, Australia and the United States. It was a multiformat hit in several US genre charts, and made the top 40 in Belgium, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Put Your Records On
"Put Your Records On" is a song by English singer Corinne Bailey Rae from her self-titled debut studio album (2006). Written by Bailey Rae, John Beck, and Steve Chrisanthou, it was released as the album's second single in February and early March 2006 throughout Europe and as the lead single in North America. "Put Your Records On" was a commercial success, topping the UK R&B Chart and peaking at number two on UK Singles Chart. It was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2007 Grammy Awards. A cover by American indie rock project Ritt Momney, released in 2020, became a commercial success after going viral on TikTok. Song information The opening verse of the track pays homage to "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Produced by Steve Chrisanthou, "Put Your Records On" entered and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart on 26 February 2006 – for the week ending dated 4 March 2006 – beaten to the top by " Sorry" by Madonna. It topped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fallin' (Alicia Keys Song)
"Fallin" is the debut single of American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys from her debut studio album, '' Songs in A Minor'' (2001). Written and produced by Keys, "Fallin'" is generally considered her signature song. It was released as the lead single from ''Songs in A Minor'' on April 10, 2001, by J Records. The official remix features rappers Busta Rhymes and Rampage. "Fallin'" attained global commercial success, reaching number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the top 10 in several countries, topping the charts of Flanders, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. In 2009, "Fallin'" was named the 29th most successful song of the 2000s, on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Songs of the Decade. Critically acclaimed, it won three Grammy Awards in 2002, including Song of the Year, Best R&B Song, and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and was also nominated for Record of the Year. Music and lyrics "Fallin'" was written and produced solely by Keys. When asked about the lyrical backgrou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Love (Maroon 5 Song)
"This Love" is a song by the American pop rock band Maroon 5. The song was released on January 12, 2004, as the second single from their debut album ''Songs About Jane'' (2002). The track is built around a piano-led strut and a repeating guitar sound. The lyrics are based on the band's lead vocalist Adam Levine's break-up with an ex-girlfriend. He revealed that the song was written in the "most emotionally trying time" in his life. He has also described the lyrics of this song as being extremely erotic. "This Love" was critically acclaimed by music critics, who noted the track's musicscape. The song entered the top ten on most charts, topping several of '' Billboard'' magazine's component charts, including reaching the number one spot on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart. The music video met with controversy, regarding extended intimate scenes between Levine and his girlfriend. "This Love" helped Maroon 5 win the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist and was the third-m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby One More Time (song)
"...Baby One More Time" is the debut single of American singer Britney Spears from her debut studio album of the same title (1999). It was written by Max Martin and produced by Martin and Rami. Released on September 28, 1998, by Jive Records, the song became a worldwide hit, topping the charts in at least 22 countries, including the United Kingdom, where it earned triple-platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and was the country's best-selling single of 1999. The song is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 10 million copies sold. An accompanying music video, directed by Nigel Dick, features Spears as a high school student who starts to sing and dance around the school, while watching her love interest from afar. In 2010, the music video for "...Baby One More Time" was voted the third most influential video in the history of pop music, in a poll held by Jam!. In 2011, "...Baby One More Time" was voted by ''Billboard'' to be th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thinking Of You (Katy Perry Song)
"Thinking of You" is a song written and recorded by American singer and songwriter Katy Perry from her second studio album, '' One of the Boys'' (2008). It was produced by Butch Walker, and released on January 12, 2009, as the album's third single. "Thinking of You" deals with a break-up in which Perry does not want to move on but has no choice, and feels nostalgic of a previous lover while in a relationship with another man. Retrospectively, "Thinking of You" has been described as a favorite among her fans. The song peaked at number 29 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, becoming the album's only single not to reach the Top 10 in the United States. It peaked at number 27 in the United Kingdom. There are two music videos released for the song. The first was released in 2007 and features Perry in two different rooms—black and white—and was directed by a friend of hers. The second was the commercial release in 2009, which is set in the 1940s and features Perry playing a woman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuck You (Cee Lo Green Song)
"Fuck You" (stylized as "Fuck You!" or "F**k You!"), known as "Forget You" or "FU" for the clean versions, is a song by American recording artist CeeLo Green. It was written as a collaboration among Green, Bruno Mars, the Smeezingtons, and Brody Brown, and produced by the Smeezingtons. It was released on August 19, 2010, as the first single from Green's third solo studio album, '' The Lady Killer'' (2010). "Fuck You" received acclaim from music critics, and was an international commercial success, making the top-10 in thirteen countries, including topping charts in the United Kingdom, and number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Inspiration In an interview with '' NME'', Green said that, in addition to being about a heartbreak, the song was also about the music industry itself. Versions Several versions of "Fuck You" have been released. The version of the song edited to remove swearing, which is broadcast in the music video on UK television stations, and played on US radio, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobody's Perfect (Jessie J Song)
"Nobody's Perfect" is a song by English singer-songwriter Jessie J from her debut studio album, '' Who You Are''. The song was written by Jessie J, Claude Kelly and Andre Brissett, and it was produced by Brissett and Kelly, and refers to a struggle about perfection complex and regret over past indiscretions. It was released as the album's third single on 27 May 2011 after being served to radio stations on 20 April 2011. Its physical release was originally set to 23 May 2011, however it was pushed back to 30 May 2011 for an impact release. The single version was remixed by Tom Elmhirst and is slightly different from the album version with re-recorded vocals and a heavier beat. "Nobody's Perfect" peaked at number nine in the United Kingdom, becoming Jessie J's third top ten single. On ''The Voice'', Jessie J and Vince Kidd sang "Nobody's Perfect" as a duet. Background "Nobody's Perfect" is a mid-tempo song written by Jessie J and Claude Kelly. It is written in the key of G minor w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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