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From a media release:

AFTER OVER ONE MILLION VOTES CANADA CHOOSES TIANDA FROM FRASER LAKE, BC TO BE THE NEXT STAR

After a thrilling finale, broadcast live from Canada’s Wonderland, Corus Entertainment’s YTV congratulates 15 year-old Tianda from Fraser Lake, BC who takes the title of The Next Star. With over one million votes cast via online and text message, host Adamo Ruggiero announced the winner in front of a packed live audience.

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From a media release:

Finale features performances by Justin Bieber and FeFe Dobson broadcast live from Canada’s Wonderland on Sunday, September 27 at 7 p.m. ET/PT

After months of preparation, the time has come to crown one of the six finalists from the hit talent series The Next Star. Corus Entertainment’s YTV, Tricon Films & Television and Universal Music Canada invite fans to catch this suspense-filled 90-minute season finale live from Canada’s Wonderland on Sunday, September 27 at 7 p.m.

From a media release:

It’s Almost Time: Who Will Be The Next Star?

After months of preparation, the time has come to crown one of the six finalists from the hit talent series The Next Star. Corus Entertainment’s YTV, Tricon Films & Television and Universal Music Canada invite fans to catch this suspense-filled 90-minute season finale live from Canada’s Wonderland on Sunday, September 27 at 7 p.m.

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From YTV:

Save the Date
The Next Star Finale
LIVE at Canada’s Wonderland (Toronto)
Sunday, September 27th

Click here to buy your tickets for the Finale

From Lia Grainger of the National Post:

• On the Town with Adamo Ruggiero
  “‘It’s always been a case of life imitating art,’ actor Adamo Ruggiero says of Marco Del Rossi, the character that he plays on Degrassi: The Next Generation. ‘It all begins with Marco being gay and my being gay,’ he says, laughing as he sips an icy pint of sangria.” Read more.

From a media release:

Who will be The Next Star? Season 2 of YTV’s hit talent series premieres Friday, July 17 at 6 p.m. ET/PT

• Adamo Ruggiero returns as host, with Suzie McNeil, Christopher Ward and Steve Cranwell returning as judges

Corus Entertainment’s YTV announced today that the second season of its popular top-rated talent series The Next Star is scheduled to premiere on Friday, July 17 at 6 p.m. After an action-packed cross-Canada search where thousands of talented Canadian kids showed up to auditions, viewers at home can now join in on the fun to watch the journey unfold from the audition process to the final winner.

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From a media release:

YTV reveals a star-making prize package for The Next Star

• Popular YTV series Partners with Universal Music Canada to Produce a six-track EP Showcasing the Top 6

YTV’s The Next Star revealed today the grand prize package that will be awarded to the winner, which includes a partnership with Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. This announcement comes just as the series gets ready to head out on May 2 for a cross-Canada open casting call to discover the country’s next great singing sensation.

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From a media release:

YTV looks for the next singing sensation with auditions this May for The Next Star, Season 2

• Six-city Cross-Canada search begins Saturday, May 2 in Halifax
• Visit YTV.com for Audition Information

It’s time for Canadian kids to warm up their vocal chords. Corus Entertainment’s YTV announced today that Season 2 of the popular series The Next Star will embark on a nationwide six-city search for Canada’s next young talent beginning Saturday, May 2 in Halifax. Complete audition information can be found at YTV.com.

Hosted again this year by Adamo Ruggiero (Degrassi: The Next Generation), The Next Star hopefuls will be mentored by an esteemed panel of Canadian experts, including returning mentors, musician Suzie McNeil, songwriter Christopher Ward and music marketing exec Steve Cranwell.

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From Tamsyn Burgmann of the Canadian Press:

• 14-year-old Nova Scotia boy crowned ‘Next Star’ in YTV talent competition
  “A 14-year-old heartthrob in the making from Nova Scotia serenaded his way Sunday to the title of YTV’s “The Next Star,” a national talent competition for kids.” Read more.

From a media release:

The Moment has Arrived: Who Will be the Next Star?

• Live Finale at Canada’s Wonderland on Sunday, September 28 at 7 p.m.

It’s the question fans have been asking for months: which of the six young finalists will become The Next Star? Corus Entertainment’s YTV, Tricon Films & Television and Universal Music Canada invite viewers to catch the season finale of this popular series live from Canada’s Wonderland on Sunday, September 28 at 7 p.m. on YTV.

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From Blogcritics, based on the TV, eh? Blogtalkradio interview:

• An Interview with Adamo Ruggiero of Degrassi: The Next Generation and The Next Star
  “‘I was annoyed at everyone so petrified about the future and ignoring the present,’ he revealed about the decision to come out and fears about how it might affect his career. ‘I thought, right now I have this voice, and that might not be there in 5 years or 10 years. … All the people I thought wouldn’t be able to adapt or understand suddenly turned around and taught me something: that there’s people willing to learn if there’s people willing to teach. I’ve been blessed to have people be so supportive.’” Read more.

Adamo Ruggiero, who plays Marco on Degrassi: The Next Generation and is host of YTV’s new kids’ talent show The Next Star, talks about both shows and how coming out on Degrassi and real life has allowed him to be an advocate for an issue close to his heart.

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Adamo Ruggiero, who plays Marco on Degrassi: The Next Generation and is host of YTV’s new talent competition, The Next Star, is Sunday’s guest on TV, eh? Blogtalkradio. Joining me as interviewer is Blogcritics‘ “Degrassi specialist” Maddy, who also has her own Blogtalkradio show, The Teenaged World of Maddy.

Listen live Sunday, July 20 at 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern and join the discussion by calling 646-200-4063 (or sign in and look for the Click to Talk button on the show site). Or catch the podcast afterwards.

July 27, we’re joined by Casey Walker, a director with YTV’s The Adrenaline Project who is funding his upcoming feature film project in a very unusual way — by selling frames of the movie for $10 each.

From Eric Kohanik of the Ottawa Citizen:

• YTV series turns spotlight on talented Canadian youngsters
  “OK, so we’ve already got Canadian Idol. And, yes, there’s America’s Got Talent. There’s Dance Machine and So You Think You Can Dance, too. And, of course, how could we ever forget something like How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? There are plenty of others. So, hey, what’s wrong with adding yet one more entry to the overcrowded arena of talent shows on TV this summer?” Read more.

From Catherin Dawson March of the Globe and Mail:

• Fame-seeking children: adorable and annoying
  “Consider the show Canadian Idol’s kid sister; just like a little sister, it can be both adorable and annoying as it apes the look and affectations of its older sibling.” Read more.

From Victoria Ahearn of the Canadian Press:

• TV Tonight

From Brian of Zap2it:

• No ‘parade of horror’ for these pop-star wannabes
  “If we can go by the kids auditioning for “The Next Star” this summer, the future of music may not be so bleak after all. The series, premiering Friday, July 18, on YTV, follows the multicity audition and audience-voting format. But that’s where the similarity to shows like “Canadian Idol” ends, says producer Jameel Bharmal.” Read more.

From Tamsyn Burgmann of the Canadian Press:

• YTV seeks out ‘The Next Star’
  “Dubbed the first Canadian talent series for kids 15 and under, YTV’s “The Next Star” is part “Canadian Idol,” part “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” While there’s a competitive beat underlying the program – only one kid will receive the top honour – the show doesn’t revolve around the sometimes nasty eliminations seen in live, adult-based TV talent searches.” Read more.

From a media release:

Who Will Be The Next Star? New YTV Talent Series Premieres Friday, July 18 At 6 P.M. ET/PT

• The First Talent Series in Canada for Kids 15 and Under

After an intense cross-Canada search, host Adamo Ruggiero (Degrassi: The Next Generation) and a panel of judges – musician Suzie McNeil (Rockstar: INXS), songwriter Christopher Ward and music marketing exec Steve Cranwell – have chosen 12 young hopefuls to participate in YTV’s highly anticipated talent series, The Next Star, premiering on Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m. ET/PT.

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