Chanelle: Wannabe Popstar (TV series)
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Chanelle: Wannabe Popstar is a British
reality show following ex-Big Brother
housemate Chanelle Hayes
as she attempts to become a singer and performer. Camera's follow her every move as she learns how to dance
and improve her singing voice, with the plan eventually to sign with a record company, record a song and release a video
in the charts
. Chanelle finds that it is not all glamour and a lot of hard work is ahead of her.
in the UK, on Fridays at 9.30 pm. The show Repeats are on TMF
(Freeview) on Sundays at 5.00 pm. Other repeats on TMF
, VH1
, MTV One and MTV Ireland in subsequent weeks.
show Wannabe
, the first episode showed Chanelle's home life in Wakefield
and life before Big Brother
. Introducing the people that Chanelle will need to support her in her journey towards pop stardom. Showing old footage of Chanelle as a young girl and her insecurities about her ability to tackle the challenges ahead, as explained to her by her agent and co-workers.
of Phats & Small
fame. Ben lets Chanelle have a say in the writing and theme/attitude of the song. Vocal Coach David Laudat
helps to build her confidence and gives her technical advice with breathing and concentration. Chanelle then falls ill, holding up recording of the song and annoying Eminence Records bosses. All is made up though when Chanelle finally gets to the recording studio to show what she can do.
routine for the music video to go with her song "I Want It
". First she has to choose the dancers that are going to perform with her on the Video and on stage. Chanelle voices her doubts about her own dancing skills. K-Knight says that she is doing well and all she needs is more confidence in her own ability. Chanelle goes house hunting in outer London
to see what she can get for her money, fending off spiders and criticising fire places, she decides on a house she is interested in. Having done well in the dance routines/practise, Chanelle then decides upon outfits for the video with the help of her stylist, visiting her home wardrobe and Divas Corsets to find a sexy outfit to fit the songs mood. The episode ends with chanelle voicing doubts to her agent
about the idea of shooting the whole video in a barn.
to pose for pictures for her new 2009 Calendar
, taking some time out whilst there to brush up on her Spanish language
skills.
".
nightclub in London
, and finds out the position of her single in the UK Singles Chart
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
reality show following ex-Big Brother
Big Brother 2007 (UK)
Big Brother 2007 was the eighth series of the United Kingdom reality television programme Big Brother, airing on Channel 4, with a number of closely associated programmes also airing on E4....
housemate Chanelle Hayes
Chanelle Hayes
Chanelle Jade Hayes is an English television personality, singer and model. She was a student at NEW College, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, studying Spanish, Music & English before becoming well known by appearing on the Channel 4 reality show Big Brother in 2007 when she was 19 years...
as she attempts to become a singer and performer. Camera's follow her every move as she learns how to dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
and improve her singing voice, with the plan eventually to sign with a record company, record a song and release a video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
in the charts
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
. Chanelle finds that it is not all glamour and a lot of hard work is ahead of her.
Broadcasts
It aired on VH1VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
in the UK, on Fridays at 9.30 pm. The show Repeats are on TMF
The Music Factory
The Music Factory is a pop music television channel that operates in Belgium .TMF previously operated channels in the Netherlands , the UK with TMF UK and Australia with . The brand is owned by MTV Networks International...
(Freeview) on Sundays at 5.00 pm. Other repeats on TMF
The Music Factory
The Music Factory is a pop music television channel that operates in Belgium .TMF previously operated channels in the Netherlands , the UK with TMF UK and Australia with . The brand is owned by MTV Networks International...
, VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
, MTV One and MTV Ireland in subsequent weeks.
Episode 1
Following on from the VH1VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
show Wannabe
Wannabe (TV series)
Wannabe is a British reality and Talent show with Toby Anstis and ex-Big Brother housemate Chanelle Hayes,David Laudat and Roseanne McBride. It is a search for a new girl group similar to the Spice Girls consisting of five women over 25 years old.-Format:...
, the first episode showed Chanelle's home life in Wakefield
Wakefield
Wakefield is the main settlement and administrative centre of the City of Wakefield, a metropolitan district of West Yorkshire, England. Located by the River Calder on the eastern edge of the Pennines, the urban area is and had a population of 76,886 in 2001....
and life before Big Brother
Big Brother 2007 (UK)
Big Brother 2007 was the eighth series of the United Kingdom reality television programme Big Brother, airing on Channel 4, with a number of closely associated programmes also airing on E4....
. Introducing the people that Chanelle will need to support her in her journey towards pop stardom. Showing old footage of Chanelle as a young girl and her insecurities about her ability to tackle the challenges ahead, as explained to her by her agent and co-workers.
Episode 2
Episode 2 contains footage of Chanelle discussing the writing of a song with Ben OfoeduBen Ofoedu
Ben Ofoedu , is a Nigerian/British singer-songwriter, most famous for being the former lead singer of the band Phats and Small.-Music career:...
of Phats & Small
Phats & Small
Phats & Small are a dance music duo from the UK. The duo consists of Jason "Phats" Hayward and Russell Small, they are best known for their 1998 hit "Turn Around"-Career:...
fame. Ben lets Chanelle have a say in the writing and theme/attitude of the song. Vocal Coach David Laudat
David Laudat
-Biography:He began his vocal coaching career in 1996 with East 17, before being asked to train the Spice Girls for their first live dates and subsequent world tour...
helps to build her confidence and gives her technical advice with breathing and concentration. Chanelle then falls ill, holding up recording of the song and annoying Eminence Records bosses. All is made up though when Chanelle finally gets to the recording studio to show what she can do.
Episode 3
Dance choreographer K-Knight helps Chanelle get to grips with the danceDance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
routine for the music video to go with her song "I Want It
I Want It
I Want It is the debut single released by Chanelle Hayes. Her progress during the making of the song was filmed as the reality TV show Chanelle: Wannabe Popstar shown on VH1 and TMF TV Channels. The official remix video included on the single is the 7th Heaven Radio Mix by Ministry of Sound...
". First she has to choose the dancers that are going to perform with her on the Video and on stage. Chanelle voices her doubts about her own dancing skills. K-Knight says that she is doing well and all she needs is more confidence in her own ability. Chanelle goes house hunting in outer London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
to see what she can get for her money, fending off spiders and criticising fire places, she decides on a house she is interested in. Having done well in the dance routines/practise, Chanelle then decides upon outfits for the video with the help of her stylist, visiting her home wardrobe and Divas Corsets to find a sexy outfit to fit the songs mood. The episode ends with chanelle voicing doubts to her agent
Talent agent
A talent agent, or booking agent, is a person who finds jobs for actors, authors, film directors, musicians, models, producers, professional athletes, writers and other people in various entertainment businesses. Having an agent is not required, but does help the artist in getting jobs...
about the idea of shooting the whole video in a barn.
Episode 4
It's the day of the video shoot. Following the shoot, Chanelle jets off to SpainSpain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
to pose for pictures for her new 2009 Calendar
Calendar
A calendar is a system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or administrative purposes. This is done by giving names to periods of time, typically days, weeks, months, and years. The name given to each day is known as a date. Periods in a calendar are usually, though not...
, taking some time out whilst there to brush up on her Spanish language
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
skills.
Episode 5
Chanelle flies to Dublin, Ireland for the very first public performance of her new single "I Want ItI Want It
I Want It is the debut single released by Chanelle Hayes. Her progress during the making of the song was filmed as the reality TV show Chanelle: Wannabe Popstar shown on VH1 and TMF TV Channels. The official remix video included on the single is the 7th Heaven Radio Mix by Ministry of Sound...
".
Episode 6
Chanelle performs at G-A-YG-A-Y
G-A-Y is a gay nightclub in London. It operated from the London Astoria music venue for 15 years until July 2008. The Boston Globe described it as "London's largest gay-themed club night", NME reported that it "attracts 6,000 clubbers each week", and The Independent described it as "the one London...
nightclub in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, and finds out the position of her single in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.