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2007/4/23

American Idol vs Next Webstar

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@ 07:31 PM (14 months, 19 days ago)
TV show American Idol just came to Vietnam with local version Vietnam Idol. If it had arrived earlier than 2005, it should been a huge success. Some American Idol clones had been on air since then. It is worse now as social media is much more important to youngsters than TV. Next Webstar could be the right answer:

With the explosion of online video in 2006, Next Webstar was born to provide an outlet for anyone to share their talent with the world, without all the clutter of other video sites. The power of the internet has allowed the PEOPLE to define entertainment and has weakened traditional "Hollywood" methods of becoming a celebrity. Innovative sites like YouTube have proven that everyday people can become celebrities if they have that certain something that makes us want to watch. There is no longer the need for years of auditions before you can get your big break. Online video has truly enabled us to choose America's funniest home videos and the real American idols.

Beside Next Webstar, anyone can also enter contest with SingShot, an online singing community that lets you choose from thousands of songs, record your own versions, and share them with the world for free. SingShot was acquired by Electronic Arts Inc. early this year.

Do you want to be the Next Web Startup Star?

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  1. Thanks for the coverage!

    Comment by Doug Dosberg— 2007/04/24 @ 07:45 AM — (Reply)

  2. I had no idea that these idol alternatives. Next Webstar is a great idea for new bands or anyone with talent.

    Comment by Fred333— 2007/10/18 @ 09:17 PM — (Reply)

  3. Finally ... TV worth watching ....rates right up there with shows like "MY NAME IS EARL" ....hahahaaa

    Comment by aza spade— 2007/10/18 @ 10:46 PM — (Reply)

  4. One of the greatest difference of American idol and webstar is the amount of their audience and contestants.... Which means there is a more bigger chance to be famous on the web other than on TV...

    Comment by Buick Regal Headers— 2008/01/23 @ 08:30 AM — (Reply)

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