Synopses & Reviews
Twice a week, millions of viewers tune in to watch the magical transformations undergone by their favorite entertainers through the beauty of dance—and now you can bring all that excitement, sparkle, and glamour into your own home.
Based on the hit ABC series, Dancing with the Stars has everything a fan of the show could want: never-before-seen pictures and stories from the stars describing their favorite moments on the show and how they trained for each weeks competition; a behind-the-scenes tour of what goes into the all the hair, makeup, and costumes each week; a look at all the key dances performed on the show; and finally, a complete dance-based workout that helps you lose weight, get fit, and have fun. Filled with photographs and detailed instructions, this book will inspire you to take to the dance floor and get a dancers body yourself. Anyone who has watched the show knows it doesnt matter if youre young or old, male or female, a talk-show host or a football player—this workout will get you in the best shape of your life.
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American Idol: Celebrating 10 Years is a photographic celebration of the first 10 years of the hit television show that changed the face of popular culture and the music industry throughout the world. Bringing contestants from obscurity to mega stardom in a sensational display, there have been countless memorable moments over the past decade. Beginning with a triumphant image of Kelly Clarkson from the Season 1 finale, then covering highlights from the following seasons, this book contains many never-before-published images from behind the scenes, on stage, in the dressing rooms, and in the rehearsals, as well as images of unforgettable performances. This book is the ultimate collector's item for American Idol fans!
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Be an
Idol Insider with the Official Book Celebrating 10 Years of
American Idol Straight from the photo vault of America's number-one show, American Idol: Celebrating 10 Years, is the official photographic celebration of the first ten years of the television show that changed the face of music and popular culture throughout the world. Vaulting contestants from obscurity to mega stardom in a sensational display, this book celebrates the countless memorable moments over the past decade. With more than seven hundred images--beginning with Kelly Clarkson from the season one finale, to highlights of fan favorites, zany auditioners, the judge's best moments, and everything in between--this book is the ultimate visual history of American Idol. Many never-before-published images from behind the scenes, on stage, in the dressing room, and unforgettable performances, make this collection the ultimate collector's item for every American Idol fan.
About the Author
Shirley Halperin is a longtime music journalist who has covered
American Idol since season one for no fewer than seven outlets, including
Us Weekly,
Rolling Stone,
Entertainment Weekly,
Billboard,
Teen People, and the
Los Angeles Times. She's currently the music editor at the
Hollywood Reporter, where she continues to write about the show via the magazine's
Idol Worship blog. Shirley is married to music producer Thom Monahan and based in Los Angeles.