Pop Idols

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News Corp president places faith in US version of Pop Idol

The president of News Corp says the US advertising market is improving.

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Pop Idol finalists are bookies' tips for Christmas number one

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Will's single 'to be biggest selling ever'

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Will Young's single 'flying off the shelves'

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Gareth and George Michael to release singles on same day

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'I'm the real Pop Idol winner': Rik

I thought I was second - Pop Idol winner Will

Will Young was voted Britain's Pop Idol last night and has already given his first interview as a pop star.

Sun, 10 Feb, 2002

Pop Idol: Crooning comes to climax

After 18 weeks the crooning is finally at a climax as Britain prepares to vote for its Pop Idol in the grand final of the programme which has gripped the nation.

Sat, 09 Feb, 2002

Gareth 'is a motormouth' on Graham Norton's show

Gareth Gates has been dubbed "motormouth" after recording tonight's edition of So Graham Norton.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2002

Posh backs Will to win Pop Idol

Victoria Beckham is backing William Young to win Pop Idol.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2002

Pop Idol boss says the show's not a fix

Pop Idol bosses have denied the show has been fixed for Gareth Gates to win.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2002

Gareth fighting fit after health scare

Gareth Gates is back up to full strength and returning to the campaign trail after battling back from ill health.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2002

Pop Idol favourite misses campaigning due to illness

Pop Idol favourite Gareth Gates has been forced to give campaigning a miss today due to illness.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2002

The Who star slates Pop Idol judge

Roger Daltrey says Pop Idol judge Simon Cowell "epitomises everything wrong" with the music business.

Tue, 05 Feb, 2002

Eamonn admires Gareth's 'Sonic The Hedgehog' haircut

Gareth Gates says he hopes his haircut inspires the nation.

Tue, 05 Feb, 2002

Will promises to fight fair with Gareth

Pop Idol finalist William Young has promised a "good clean fight" against rival Gareth Gates.

Mon, 04 Feb, 2002

Will reveals secret weapon for Pop Idol final

Will Young has a secret weapon to beat Gareth Gates in the final of Pop Idol.

Mon, 04 Feb, 2002

Now I want to win in love - Darius

Pop Idol loser Darius today told how the demands of trying to make it as a singer had left him no time to find a girlfriend.

Mon, 04 Feb, 2002

Pop Idol pair issue pledges

Pop Idol finalists Will and Gareth have revealed the "manifestos" they hope will win the votes of the viewing public.

Sun, 03 Feb, 2002

Darius says Hear'Say is not for him

Darius Danesh is vowing to continue his pursuit of stardom, but not as the new member of Hear'say.

Sun, 03 Feb, 2002

Gareth Gates to be hypnotised by Paul McKenna

Gareth Gates is seeking help from hypnotist Paul McKenna in an attempt to overcome his stammer.

Sun, 03 Feb, 2002

Darius becomes latest Pop Idol reject

Darius Danesh has become the latest contestant to leave Pop Idol.

Sun, 03 Feb, 2002