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DanceX
''DanceX'' was a reality television show produced in the UK for BBC One in 2007. It was a live show in which two teams of male and female dancers competed to form a new dance group. Team Bruno won the show on 25 August. Presenter and team leaders The show was hosted by GMTV and former ''The X Factor (UK), Xtra Factor'' presenter Ben Shephard. The two teams were led by Hot Gossip founder Arlene Phillips and fellow ''Strictly Come Dancing'' judge and choreographer Bruno Tonioli. Both Arlene and Bruno had their own assistants, a choreographer and a vocal coach. Arlene was joined by Ashley Wallen, one of Britain's leading choreographers, and expert vocal coach Joshua Alamu. Bruno's assistants were Derek Hough, dancer and choreographer, and CeCe Sammy, vocal coach. The dance teams' performances were judged by the British public using the ubiquitous telephone vote. Dance Xtra Straight after the live BBC One ''DanceX'' show, there was a Spin-off (media), spin-off show, ''Dance Xtra' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If I Can't Dance
"If I Can't Dance" is a song by United Kingdom, British recording artist Sophie Ellis-Bextor for her third studio album, ''Trip the Light Fantastic (Sophie Ellis-Bextor album), Trip the Light Fantastic'' (2007). It was written by Ellis-Bextor and Dimitri Tikovoi, while production was handled by Tikovi, with additional production by Brio Taliaferro and Jeremy Wheatley. It is a dance-pop, electropop and disco song and a reference to the famous paraphrase of Emma Goldman: "If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution". The song was scheduled to be released as the fourth single from the album, which was confirmed by the singer herself; however, a full release did not eventuate. The song was also included on the St. Trinian's: The Soundtrack, soundtrack to the 2007 film ''St Trinian's (film), St Trinian's'' and received mostly positive reviews from music critics, with many calling it a "delightfully self-aware cut which transport us to a world where the glitter ball ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Shephard
Benjamin Peter Sherrington Shephard (born 11 December 1974) is an English television presenter and journalist who is currently the co-presenter of ITV's '' This Morning'' (2024–present), alongside Cat Deeley. Shephard was a main presenter on the now defunct breakfast programme ''GMTV'' and co-hosted the ITV breakfast show '' Good Morning Britain'' alongside Susanna Reid and Kate Garraway from 2014 until 2024. He has also hosted shows such as '' The Krypton Factor'' (2009–2010), '' Tipping Point'' (2012–present) and ''Ninja Warrior UK'' (2015–2019, 2022). In 2012, along with Helen Skelton, he welcomed the athletes of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to Trafalgar Square as part of their homecoming parade. Early life and education Shephard was educated at Chigwell School, an independent school in the civil parish of Chigwell in the Epping Forest area of Essex, followed by the University of Birmingham, where he achieved a BA honours degree in Dance, Dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Hough
Derek Bruce Hough (; born May 17, 1985) is an American professional Latin dance, Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor and singer. From 2007 to 2016, Hough was a professional dancer on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC dance competition series ''Dancing with the Stars (American TV series), Dancing with the Stars'', winning the show a record-breaking six times with his celebrity partners. For his work, Hough received 14 nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography, Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, winning the award 4 times. Hough later became a judge on the series beginning with its 29th season. Hough has also appeared as an actor on stage, appearing at the West End premiere of ''Footloose (musical), Footloose: The Musical'' at the Novello Theatre and as well as the 2015 ''New York Spring Spectacular'' at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. In film and television, he has starred in the film ''Make Your Move (film), Mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli (; born 25 November 1955) is a British-Italian television personality, choreographer and dancer. He has judged on the British television talent shows ''Strictly Come Dancing'' (2004–2019), ''DanceX'' (2007) and ''Britain's Got Talent'' (2023–present), and the American television talent shows ''Dancing with the Stars (American TV series), Dancing with the Stars'' (2005–present) and ''Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann'' (2008). Career In 1980, as part of the group Duke and the Aces, Tonioli performed in but did not win the United Kingdom's competition to select an entry for the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, Eurovision Song Contest. Tonioli has worked in the music business as a choreographer for music videos, stage shows, and tours for artists such as Tina Turner, Sting (musician), Sting, Elton John, the Rolling Stones,Camel (band), Camel, Freddie Mercury, Sinitta, Boy George, Dead or Alive (band), Dead or Alive, Bananarama, and Duran Duran. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CeCe Sammy
CeCe Sammy-Lightfoot (born 30 May 1977) is a British vocal and performance coach, singer-songwriter and television presenter. She has appeared on various television shows, including ''S Club Search'' (2001), ''Pop Idol'' (2001–2003), ''American Idol'' (2002–present) '' The X Factor: Battle of the Stars'' (2006), '' Just the Two of Us'' (2006-2007), '' The Choir'' (2006-2016), ''America's Got Talent'' (2006-present), ''The Voice UK'' (2012–present) and '' Get Your Act Together'' (2015). She was the chairperson of the British jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, and was a judge the following year for Eurovision: You Decide 2017. For Eurovision 2023, she was a panellist on the BBC One countdown show ''Everyone's a Winner''. Career 1990s and 2000s: Early career Sammy is a graduate of the London College of Music, and is a classically trained pianist. Her classical training led her to coach charting acts from the United Kingdom, including Charlotte Church, S Clu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashley Wallen
Ashley Wallen is an Australian choreographer and has worked with stars such as the Sugababes, Kylie Minogue, Will Young and Mariah Carey. He was the resident dance captain on ''The X Factor'' and appeared as a panelist for Arlene Phillips on BBC One's ''DanceX''. He also choreographed the 2011 UK version of '' Ghost the Musical''. He was most recently the choreographer for Minogue's Golden Tour, after previously choreographing her Kiss Me Once Tour. During Minogue's Golden era, Wallen also delivered a dance class for competition winners to learn the dance moves to "Dancing", and dance with Minogue herself. He also choreographed the 2017 Fox movie ''The Greatest Showman'', starring Hugh Jackman, the 2020 Netflix movie '' Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey'', starring Forest Whitaker, and the 2021 movie ''Cinderella "Cinderella", or "The Little Glass Slipper", is a Folklore, folk tale with thousands of variants that are told throughout the world.Dundes, Alan. Cinderella, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duncan James
Duncan Matthew James Inglis (born 7 April 1978) is an English singer, actor and television presenter. He became widely known in 2001 as a member of the boy band Blue and later for playing Ryan Knight in the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Early life James grew up in Dorset as an only child, and was raised primarily by his mother Fiona Inglis and his grandparents, after his father abandoned his mother before he was born. He was raised a "strict Catholic" and educated at Dumpton School in Wimborne (where his grandfather worked as a music teacher), Milldown School (Blandford Forum), Corfe Hills School ( Broadstone), and Sidmouth College (East Devon). At the age of 15 he played Puck in ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' and Dr Watson in ''Sherlock Holmes'' for Sidmouth Youth Theatre. Career 2000–2005: Career with Blue James, along with Antony Costa, convinced Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe in early 2000 to form the group Blue. Blue's R&B-influenced pop allowed the group to ach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arlene Phillips
Dame Arlene Phillips (born 22 May 1943) is an English choreographer, theatre director, talent scout, former television judge, presenter, and dancer. She reached mainstream fame on television as a judge on ''Strictly Come Dancing'' (2004-2008) and '' So You Think You Can Dance'' (2010-2011). She has also achieved success as a stage choreographer on musicals including ''Starlight Express'' (1987), '' Grease'' (1993 and 2022), '' Saturday Night Fever'' (1998), and '' Guys and Dolls'' (2023). Early life Phillips was born on 22 May 1943 in Prestwich, Lancashire. She has a brother, Ian and a sister, Karen. She attended Broughton Preparatory School, Cheetham Hill, Manchester; Beaver Road Primary School, Didsbury; and Shena Simon Campus, Manchester Central High School for Girls after passing the eleven plus exam. When Phillips was 15, her mother, who had been suffering from leukaemia, died aged 43 just before Phillips was due to take her exams. Phillips originally wanted to be a bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rana Roy
Rana Roy is a British singer, dancer, and actress. Rana Roy was born on October 1, 1986, in London. * In 2007 she was part of the winning Team Bruno on the reality show ''DanceX'', and went on to join the song and dance group Pulse * In 2008 she starred in the British TV series ''Britannia High'' * In 2013 she was both a dancer in and the choreographer of ''Sharkproof'' (released in 2014 as ''Almost Sharkproof'') * In 2016 she appeared as "the Receptionist" in '' It Had to Be You' * In 2015-2017 she had a recurring role as Vimla in seasons 4 and 5 of '' Switched at Birth'' * In 2017 she had a recurring role as Devi in season 2 of '' Underground'' * In 2017 she had a recurring role as Dr. Amira Renowi on season 4 of '' The Night Shift'' * In 2018 she had a recurring role as Pippa on ''Life Sentence'' * In 2018-2019 she starred in the Facebook Watch drama series '' Queen America'' as Mary Clark * In 2019-2022 she guest starred on the Hulu series '' Ramy'' as Yasmina in seasons 1 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gut Records
Gut Records was a British independent record label, based in Maida Vale in London, England. Formed in 1991, Gut was founded by Guy Holmes, who had been Head of Promotions at Island Records. The first single released on the label, Right Said Fred's song, " I'm Too Sexy", became a worldwide hit. In August 2008, the company went bankrupt and its assets were sold to Phoenix Music International Ltd. Artists * Aswad (signed under the Bubblin' imprint) * Sarah Cracknell * Crazy Frog (UK only deal, released on the Gusto and Tug imprints) * The Dualers * The Egg (signed under the Gusto imprint for "Love Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away)" with David Guetta) * Fightstar (signed under the Institute Recordings imprint) * Hairy Diamond * Hi_Tack (signed under the Gusto imprint, recordings licensed from The Netherlands) * Tom Jones * The Lisa Marie Experience (signed under the Gusto imprint) *Pulse * Puretone (signed under the Gusto imprint, recordings licensed from Australia) * Right Said ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and actress. One of the List of music artists by net worth, wealthiest musicians in the world, List of awards and nominations received by Rihanna, her various accolades include nine Grammy Awards, twelve Billboard Music Award, ''Billboard'' Music Awards, and thirteen American Music Awards. Rihanna is one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling recording artists of all time, with sales estimated at 250 million units globally. Rihanna signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2005 and found mainstream recognition following the release of her first two studio albums, ''Music of the Sun'' (2005) and ''A Girl like Me (Rihanna album), A Girl Like Me'' (2006). Both influenced by Caribbean music, the albums peaked within the top ten on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart, with the latter spawning the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one single "SOS (Rihanna song), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor (born 10 April 1979) is an English singer and songwriter. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s as the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo and achieved success beginning in the early 2000s. Her music is mainstream pop and dance with influences of disco, nu-disco, and 1980s electronic music. In 2000, Ellis-Bextor collaborated with Italian DJ Spiller on " Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)", which reached number one in the United Kingdom and in 2015 became the UK's biggest-selling vinyl single of the millennium so far. Her debut solo studio album, '' Read My Lips'', was released in 2001 and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart. It was certified double platinum by the BPI, and sold 1.5 million copies worldwide. Three of its four singles—the Cher cover " Take Me Home", " Murder on the Dancefloor", and double A-side "Get Over You" / "Move This Mountain"—reached top three in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
