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 13th February 2010, 05:42 PM
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13th February 2010, 05:42 PM
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QUOTE(delphi @ Feb 13 2010, 04:44 PM) It was a great show last night, so pleased Darius got through. Avril wasn't there but Cyrus and a couple of cousins and some friends were. I saw Darius after the show and he was so happy to have made it to the final. I know you all wanted photos so here you are  -      |
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14th February 2010, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(megham @ Feb 14 2010, 12:16 PM) A few before   and after shots    and this one as he walked off  |
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19th February 2010, 04:37 PM
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QUOTE(megham @ Feb 18 2010, 07:06 PM) QUOTE BREAKING NEWS'Mercy Killing' Presenter Released On Bail Darius Campbell: I'm still pinching myself 1 hour 12 mins ago Buzz Up! Print Story Darius Campbell is returning to his favourite aria for the final of Popstar To Operastar. The 29-year-old Scot will sing The Marriage Of Figaro which he performed in week four. The former Pop Idol contestant said he is still pinching himself after making it to the last two on the ITV show. "It's such a great feeling. I wouldn't have thought that my voice would have come on so much," he explained. "But I have been working day and night and getting into opera." Darius will be competing against Bernie Nolan for the title. He praised the actress and singer for pushing him throughout the competition. He said: "I've watched her each week raise the level so much. She's really helped me be the best that I can be, because each week I'm thinking 'I've got to do better.' http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20100218/ten-da...-ea4616c_1.html This post has been edited by SpamFritter: 19th February 2010, 04:41 PM |
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19th February 2010, 04:50 PM
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 QUOTE(Baytree @ Feb 19 2010, 11:21 AM) http://www.djgreetings.com/news.aspx?newsid=1315728 Interview with Bernie and Darius - don't know original source though. |
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19th February 2010, 04:54 PM
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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/realitytv/inte...-operastar.html QUOTE Darius Campbell ('Popstar To Operastar')
Friday, February 19 2010, 11:18 GMT By Alex Fletcher, Reality TV Editor Darius Campbell ('Popstar To Operastar') ITV Turned away on Popstars, a third place finish on Pop Idol, will it be a case of third time lucky for Darius Campbell on tonight's Popstar To Operastar final? The Scottish singer will square up with Bernie Nolan to sing for our votes and win the all-important series title. We caught up with Darius ahead of the live show to find out whether the nerves have started to kick in yet. Did you expect to make it this far in the competition? "I can't believe I'm in the final. I'm amazed that the British public have voted me through, it seems like a bit of a theme for me. I'm really, really grateful for everyone's support. I thought I would just enjoy the lesson of working with Rolando and Katherine, but I didn't have any idea how much fun it would be. I'm just over the moon to have got to the final and I'm really looking forward to it starting." What made you want to get involved in the show in the first place? "It's not a normal show - but what an opportunity? To work with the best people in opera, which is something that I have loved since I was a kid. My dad loved it and I grew up with it. I was always told as a kid that it was magical, but I never really understood it. This show has helped me visit a world that I knew existed and given me a real passion for it." Having done two reality shows before, were you concerned about returning to that world? "Not at all. I like challenges. I only want to do things that are linked with acting and singing. I loved the concept and thought it was audacious of them to bring opera to a mainstream audience. To have a chance to sing with the philharmonic orchestra live on a Friday night is extraordinary." You've lost out in two reality shows before. Would you be disappointed to miss out for a third time in a row? "Now we are in the final, I can literally see the finish line in my sights. I really hope to cross it first. I hope that I put on a performance, which is worthy of that tonight in the public's eyes. Whatever criticisms the judges give at the end of the day, the public are the ones that are voting. So my focus this week has been on performance and wanting to be the best singer on the night. Hopefully the public will vote for the best singer." What would you say to critics of the show's approach to opera? "I think it is taking the idea of bringing opera to a larger audience very seriously. There is the chance for viewers to hear some arias that they know and some that they don't know. Everything in between has been a real journey, as much for the singers, as it has been the viewers at home." How nervous will you be when you step out on the stage tonight? "There's no question that this has been the biggest challenge that I've had so far in my career as a singer. Tonight, nothing will be able to hold back my nerves and excitement. Hopefully I can just channel those nerves into an operatic performance that will make people pick up phones. Beyond that, if I can win, I know I will have to put a record out there to thank the people who have supported me." Meat Loaf seems a bit bonkers. What is he like to work with? "He is larger than life and can't be held back. He is our resident jack-in-a-box and he brings a tremendous energy to the show. His words of wisdom that he has passed on all the performers have been very important and I will carry them into the final on Friday and beyond." What are you plans for the rest of 2010? "I am going to be making a record and releasing my third album. I'm looking forward to hitting the road again and it's great to be back in the UK. I've spent a lot of time the States and it's great to be back over here. I'm having the time of my life at the moment with this show, singing again, making news friends and working with classically trained experts." Will that be a return to your pop roots? "I have been so focused on what I've been learning that I haven't had the chance to think about anything else. I'm enjoying this show so much, it will definitely influence the third album." Nigel Lythgoe recently said that you could become a movie star. Do you want to do more acting? "It was such a privilege to work on Gone With The Wind in the West End. That was a real honour for my acting career. Looking beyond and what happens next, I do hope to act more in the future, but what capacity that will be I'm not sure. We'll have to see what twists fate has in store for me." The Popstar To Operastar final airs tonight at 9pm on ITV1 |
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19th February 2010, 05:03 PM
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24th February 2010, 10:10 PM
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QUOTE(megham @ Feb 20 2010, 10:00 AM) Stills The befores     QUOTE(megham @ Feb 20 2010, 10:03 AM)      |
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24th February 2010, 10:13 PM
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QUOTE(Nina @ Feb 25 2010, 07:40 PM) QUOTE(megham @ Feb 20 2010, 12:07 PM) Solo   QUOTE(megham @ Feb 20 2010, 12:26 PM)   This post has been edited by SpamFritter: 25th February 2010, 07:53 PM |
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24th February 2010, 10:14 PM
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QUOTE(megham @ Feb 20 2010, 12:55 PM) duet     QUOTE(megham @ Feb 20 2010, 12:58 PM)    QUOTE(megham @ Feb 20 2010, 01:01 PM)    This post has been edited by SpamFritter: 25th February 2010, 06:03 PM |
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24th February 2010, 10:29 PM
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Popstar to Operastar: Third time lucky as Darius Campbell FINALLY claims reality show victory
By Marcus Barnes Last updated at 2:03 PM on 20th February 2010 It was his third appearance in the final of a reality show, and third time lucky for Darius Campbell as he claimed victory over Bernie Nolan in Popstar to Operastar. The 29-year-old received the most votes from the public in a final which saw impressive singing from both singers. In fact, it was a close call between the two throughout the show, with both putting their all into their performances.  Winner: Darius Campbell embraces Bernie Nolan after he is announced as the victor in the final of Popstar to Operastar For their first song, the stars were given the choice to perform their favourite number from the series so far. Darius chose Non Piu Andrai, from the Marriage of Figaro, which he sang two weeks ago to a rousing reception. Strutting around the stage in his military-style jacket, the reality star, who shot to fame on the Popstars talent show, gave it his all - joined by a group of dancers dressed as With an almost flawless run of performances so far in the series Darius Campbell took on the final of Pop star to Opera Star with zest, and a confidence that disguised his nerves at having to sing in front of his family. And, obviously buoyed by his choice of song, the 29-year-old received top marks from the judging panel.  Cheeky: Reality star Darius impressed the judges with his confident performance of Non Piu Andrai  Favourite: The singer chose to sing the Delibes number after being filled with confidence during his performance two weeks ago Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins told him his style had settled much more into the bass barotone of his voice. While an impressed Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen said: 'You're back on form. It was a very sexy, very cheeky, very Darius performance.' A beaming Darius couldn't hide his pleasure at the feedback, despite being spooked by Meat Loaf jokingly telling him the seat of his trousers had ripped. Bernie Nolan followed Darius' performance with her take on the French classic Les Filles De Cadix, by Delibes. A firm favourite of the Nolan sister, she launched into the song with vigour, reaching the kind of high notes that would crack even the most sturdy of wine glasses. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: 'You are bringing a new audience with you, making opera the new rock 'n' roll.'  Impressed: The judging panel gave Darius plenty of positive feedback |
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24th February 2010, 10:44 PM
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...continued
Popstar to Operastar: Third time lucky as Darius Campbell FINALLY claims reality show victory By Marcus Barnes Last updated at 2:03 PM on 20th February 2010 Next up was the duets round, with Darius singing The Impossible Dream from the Man Of La Mancha with his mentor Rolando Villazon. In the lead up to the song, he announced: 'It's an honour to perform with a vocal hero' With a steely gaze in his eyes, and wearing a blazer with gliterring lapels Darius matched his mentor with a deep, bass-driven take on the song. He embraced his mentor at the end of the performance. Holding back tears and visibly moved by the duet with one of his heroes, Darius told Myleene Klass, who was also fighting back tears: 'I just found out today that, ten years ago, I had my first ever final in this very studio in Popstars. Then I had my second final, four years later. 'It's been an honour to perform here in front of my family. That was a dream come true.  Dream: Darius said his duet with mentor Rolando Villazon was a dream come true While the two remaining judges, Meat Loaf and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen were full of praise for the duo. Ms Nolan and her mentor Katherine Jenkins followed Darius and Rolando with a rendition of Somewhere from West Side Story. A powerful duet ensued with both ladies giving the song their all, Ms Nolan matching her mentor note for note. When the song had finished, Bernie told presenter Myleene Klass: 'To perform with Katherine Jenkins, I looked over as she sang the first verse and thought "On my God, I've got to follow that!" 'I enjoyed every second of it.' Although, not as emotionally charged as the previous couple, the performance was still a solid one, as acknowledged by the judges. An incredible four-way performance featuring the finalists and their mentors closed the show. And, slightly worried that singing in a group of four would hinder their chance for one last chance to impress the voting public, both singers joked that they would like to kill one another before the hit the stage. However, they both stood out with solo stints throughout the song. The close brough the house down with Darius, Bernie, Katherine and Rolando harmonising in unison.  The end: Left to right, Katherine Jenkins, Darius Campbell, Bernie Nolan and Rolando Villazon perform the final song of the show It was the perfect end to the show, and was met with a standing ovation from the audience. And so, finally, Darius and Bernie stood side by side, as Myleene announced the winner of Popstar to Operastar. Darius appeared shocked and emotional after his name was read out by the presenter - while, Bernie proudly cheered him for his win. She said: 'It's been a ball, a privilege.' Before thanking everybody who worked on the show. While Darius had no time for a speech, heading off to get ready for his final song - Non Piu Andrai - which he sang with a renewed zest. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/artic...l#ixzz0gUohLWdf |
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24th February 2010, 10:53 PM
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QUOTE(megham @ Feb 24 2010, 10:43 PM) From the quartet.   QUOTE(megham @ Feb 24 2010, 10:44 PM)    QUOTE(megham @ Feb 24 2010, 10:45 PM)     This post has been edited by SpamFritter: 25th February 2010, 06:14 PM |
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24th February 2010, 11:10 PM
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QUOTE(megham @ Feb 24 2010, 10:58 PM) winner    QUOTE(claireabell @ Feb 20 2010, 01:02 PM) QUOTE(megham @ Feb 24 2010, 11:00 PM)    This post has been edited by SpamFritter: 25th February 2010, 06:18 PM |
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24th February 2010, 11:22 PM
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Thanks to Meg...    CONGRATULATIONS Darius on a well deserved WIN We are VERY PROUD of YOU 
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26th February 2010, 08:13 AM
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