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A pop icon is a celebrity whose fame in pop culture constitutes a defining characteristic of a given society or era. Although there is no single definitive test for establishing "pop icon" status, such status is usually associated with elements such as longevity, ubiquity, and distinction. Moreover, "pop icon" status is distinguishable from other kinds of notoriety outside of popular culture, such as with historic figures. [1]Usually, the pop icon status of a celebrity is contingent upon longevity of notoriety.[2][3] This is in contrast to cult icons, whose notoriety or recognition may be limited to a specific subculture. Some pop icons have left a lasting and indelible mark in the area of their career, and then gone on to attain a lasting place of recognition in society at large.[4] A common element of pop icon status is the ubiquity of imagery and allusions to the iconic figure.[5] It is common for the figure to be recognized and even celebrated in areas outside the original source of celebrity status.[6] An example of this is Albert Einstein, a physicist whose image and legacy have been represented in comic strips, t-shirts, greeting cards and many other contexts.[7] Often pop icon status implies distinguished association with a societal ideal or archetype. It is not uncommon for iconic figures to have a nickname or sobriquet that is used to emphasize this association. Sometimes the very name of such individuals is even used as a synonym for common words or ideas. Einstein, for example, is routinely associated with genius and ingenuity. Marilyn Monroe is associated with sex appeal.
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1. Tips For American Idol Auditions
July 17, 2008
Tips For American Idol Auditions
The Fox networks television show is an Americanized version of the U.K. show called Pop Idol. American Idol is produced by Ken Warwick and Simon Fuller, the very same U.K. producers of Pop Idol. The American Idol TV show made its U.S. debut on June 11, 2002. America Idol's first television season was enthusiastically received by record television viewers from across America. By way of doing a nationwide search for talented singers, the TV show aims to discover the best unknown singing talent in the country. The American Idol contestants are selected from t... (read more)
Author: Neil Gerstein
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2. Top Musicians Launch Debut Album Event With Indie Artist Kris Searle In Live Performance At M-Bar
May 31, 2008
Producer: Dino Maddalone (Winner of 4 LA Music Awards, 12 GMA Dove Nominations), with recording artists featured: Gregg Wright (guitarist for Michael Jackson, Mick Fleetwood, Greg Allman), Billy Meza, Jimbo Ross (string artist for American Idol, Celine Dion, Aerosmith, P. Diddy, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page), Nika Stein-Ross (Cello & strings for American Idol band, Earth Wind & Fire, Academy Awards),Dig Lewis (Bass player for John Mellencamp, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Boz Skaggs), Al Salas (percussionist for Brother Johnson), and Leslie Stoddard (Award winning guitarist and Nominated for 'best... (read more)
Author: Eric de Fontenay
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3. Carrie Underwood's 'Carnival Ride' Released Today
December 02, 2007
Today is the day Carrie Underwood fans have been waiting for as the follow-up to her debut album had already been released and is now available for purchase. Entitled Carnival Ride, the highly-anticipated album follows her successful freshman collection, Some Hearts, which sold over 6 million copies. Her first single from Carnival Ride, So Small, had already climbed to the #5 spot in the U.S. country charts and #17 in the U.S. pop charts. Her new album is also expected to go up to the first place in the Billboard charts this week. Among her competitors are artists Bruce Springsteen, Kid Rock, ... (read more)
Author: Fabiola Groshan
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4. Miley Cyrus: Not Just Another Girl on TV
November 08, 2007
The 14-year-old Miley Cyrus has grown from just being simply phenomenal to a household name around the world. Playing Hannah Montana on the Disney series has made her into a successful pop tween idol, and has made millions of followers flock to her shows and watch her appearances. One thing that makes Cyrus stand out though, is that her popularity isn't because of her DUIs or scandals, but because of her pure talent and humility, a combination absent in more if not some of the celebrities today.
She was asked about how she feels with the massive success she's experiencing right now and sh... (read more)
Author: Fabiola Groshan
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