Natalie Okri - Britain's Got Talent -

NAME: Natalie Tafadzwanashe Okri

AGE: 10

FROM: Deptford London

JOB: Year 5 at Primary School

BACKGROUND:

Natalie started to singing Natasha Bedingfield’s song ‘These Words’ when she was 4. According to her mother, Tabitha, she is singing non stop and always used to entertain people with her singing. Everyone kept telling Tabitha that Natalie should be entered into a talent competition, as she was so good. So this year Natasha insisted and persuaded her mum to enter her into BGT.

Natalie lives in Surrey Queys with Tabitha (42) who runs her own accounting business and sister Michelle (19) who is studying at university.Dinky diva Natalie Okri made it into the top three on tonight’s Britain’s Got Talent, but lost out to dance group Diversity when Piers Morgan and Simon Cowell decided they should go through.

The little singing star had been touted as a contender to rival Susan Boyle in the final, but this was not to be.

Natalie looked as lovely as ever when she took to the stage and performed Jamelia’s pop hit Superstar.

The judges smiled throughout her performance.

When she had finished, Piers Morgan asked: “How are you feeling?” Natalie replied: “excited.”

“You should be - to come on that stage in front of millions people at 10 years old. It is incredible. I couldn’t do it and I’m four times your age. It was terrific. You are a little star in the making.”

Amanda added: “I have been looking forward to your performance and you didn’t disappoint me. You are beautiful, really confident and you looked like you enjoyed every second. You owned that stage, and I know that is Louis’s favourite line but well done, fantastic performance.”

Simon finished the praise by saying: “I still totally adore you. You’re one of the cutest kids I have ever met. On a slight downer, I wouldn’t have chosen that song. What it didn’t give you is an opportunity to see who you are. It was more cutsey than what I would have preferred. Just smile and you’ll get a load of votes.”

It is rare to see Simon so taken with a performer and although he didn’t put Natalie into the final tonight, at ten years old there is still plenty of time for this little lady to reach her star potential.

Could Simon be the man to make her dreams come true?

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Natalie Okri - Britain's Got Talent

Britain's Got Talent singer Natalie Okri says school bullies make her 'cry'

The ten year old, dubbed 'baby Beyonce', appeared on the ITV talent show with a rendition of Alicia Keys' 'No One' which won over the judges and led to the audience giving her a standing ovation.

The schoolgirl, who has been singing since the age of four, has admitted that she is bullied at school as a result of her singing ability.

Natalie, who lives with her mother and 20-year-old sister Michelle in South London, said: "There is one girl who makes fun of me because I wear ordinary clothes and she wears fashion stuff.

 "But I know I can win and show them all what I can do," she told the Daily Mail.

Her mother Tabeth Mupondihunga confirmed the youngster had been physically and verbally abused since auditioning for the show.

The youngster, who is estranged from her father, said she wanted to win the competition and £100,000 prize money to buy a new house for her mother and sister.

Simon Cowell described her as "totally and utterly adorable" and Piers Morgan said she was a "a very very little girl with a very very big voice".

There is one more audition show for Britain's Got Talent, which will air next Saturday before a week of live shows culminating in the grand final on May 30.

However, Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle still remains the favourite to win the competition and the chance to entertain the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance this year.

The 48-year-old spinster first stunned viewers and judges with her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from musical Les Miserables.

Her performance on the first episode of this year's Britain's Got Talent has been viewed almost 200 million times after it was posted on YouTube. Now an international star, Boyle has appeared on Oprah Winfrey's US chat show.

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Ronan Parke - What About Now

Ronan Talks About Norwich and Potters Leisure Resort

The 13-year-old singer from Poringland, who was runner up in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent, appeared at Potters Leisure Resort in Hopton on Friday and Sunday.

He will be coming back home this Friday when he will meet fans and sign autographs at HMV in Gentleman’s Walk, Norwich.

Ronan said: “My performances at Potters went really well; it was a really good crowd.

“It was nice to be performing back in Norfolk and seeing my family as I had been away for a whole week doing promotion for the album.”

Spokesman for Potters Richard Lennox said: “Ronan was fantastic.

“He had a crowd of about 800 people on Sunday and it would have been near enough the same on Friday night.

“He sang five songs – Forget You, Songbird, Stronger Than I Am, A Thousand Miles and Feeling Good.

“He was on stage for about 20 minutes to half an hour as part of a full show by our resident theatre company.”

Potters sales co-ordinator, Lisa Aldis added: “He was so good I nearly cried. I have never seen a singer who is so good. For such a little person he has such a good voice.”

Since he shot to fame, he has toured the country singing and making guest appearances.

Speaking about his self-titled album, which was released yesterday, Ronan said: “I’m really excited about it; I hope people like it. My favourite track is Fix You.”

He said thousands of his fans, dubbed Ronanators, had been holding parties over the weekend to celebrate the release of the album.

While most 13 year olds will be relaxing and enjoying the half term break this week, Ronan will spend every day promoting his album.

“My life has really changed. Having an album out now is great.

“If I didn’t enter Britain’s Got Talent, I would be sitting down at home and it would be normal life. It’s crazy; it’s a big dream for me.”

The album includes covers of Nina Simone’s Feeling Good, Kelly Clarkson’s Because of You and Make You Feel My Love by Adele, both of which he performed during his time on Britain’s Got Talent.

The album also features a track written by Gary Barlow, Stronger Than I Am.

Ronan will be at HMV in Gentleman’s Walk, Norwich, on Friday at 5pm.

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Ronan Parke Singing Forget You Live T4 On The Beach 2011

We need a Gay Talent to stop that Girls Crying. I love him , i like his style,Voice and his Art of Present himself. And i will stop Pirating if he brings his first Own Album out without covers, then i buy it. Go on Ronan with your Style and you dont become that Bieber Style.

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Britain's Got Talent Final 2011 - Ronan Parke - (HD)

Ronan's talent hasn't once fallen on deaf ears, as it was clear right from his very first audition that he was gifted with an incredible voice. Even guest judge Louis Walsh said that he was one to watch! On Monday night he proved his talent when his performance won him the most public votes which secured his place in tonight's final. Although he's had this week to rehearse, it's not a very long time! Is Ronan's natural talent strong enough to prove that he deserves to be in tonight's final and even perform for the Queen?

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Kaitlyn Maher (4 year old singer) on America's Got Talent

Kaitlyn to Sing Concert Nov. 23, 2011 at the Wonderland of Lights Official Lighting Ceremony in Marshall, TX

Kaitlyn Maher is only seven years old, but has already endeared herself to millions across America and around the world. When she was only four years old, her pure voice, cute smile, and infectious personality propelled her over hundreds of thousands of contestants to become the youngest person ever to make it as a Top 10 Finalist on NBC’s hit show, America’s Got Talent.

Since her auspicious debut, Kaitlyn has continued to capture hearts through her prolific performances. She was a featured entertainer at the White House for then-President and First Lady Bush – as well as over 7,000 attendees – in the live, nationally televised Lighting of the National Christmas Tree ceremony. She was touched to bring comfort to our country’s brave men and women of the armed forces when she performed special concerts for the wounded warriors at the Walter Reed National Medical Center and retired soliders at the Veterans’ Affair Center in Washington, D.C.

Kaitlyn also performed at the National Cherry Blossom Festival chaired by First Lady Michelle Obama, sang at major professional sporting events, including over 40,000 people at a Washington Nationals Major League Baseball game (her rendition of the National Anthem and God Bless America was highlighted on ESPN’s SportsCenter), and has headlined many other corporate and charity events around the country. She helped kickoff a national gospel music tour at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK. Kaitlyn’s God-given gift and unique ability to draw and captivate audiences remains evident as she has performances booked throughout the rest of this year and next.

Kaitlyn also debuted in her first Disney role – as the cute little puppy named “Tiny” — in the movie Santa Buddies, which released as the #1 DVD in America back in November 2009. Kaitlyn was then selected by Disney to be the lead actress in The Search for Santa Paws, released November 2010. Next, Kaitlyn was selected for a voiceover role in another upcoming movie, Treasure Buddies, scheduled for release in 2011. Kaitlyn also provided supporting roles in 2 additional feature films: Love, Gloria (scheduled for release in 2011) and Mia and The Magoo (scheduled for release in 2011).

Kaitlyn has also been active in the media. She was a featured performer on the Entertainment Tonight, The Hollywood Christmas Parade, Today Show, Access Hollywood, Fox and Friends' Christmas Special, Bonnie Hunt Show, Leo Little's Big Show, and Canada's Breakfast Television show. She has appeared in People magazine as well as major newspapers, magazines, television interviews, and websites around the world. Yahoo.com even selected Kaitlyn as one of the Top 10 Best Moments of Reality TV. Kaitlyn was also the lead actress in a national commercial campaign, finished a print ad campaign for a leading national company, and has recorded various public service videos.

To top things off, Kaitlyn recorded her debut inspirational CD “You Were Meant To Be,” in Nashville, 2 songs of which she co-wrote ("Daddy I Love You" and "Dreams Come True").

Throughout this journey, Kaitlyn has been especially excited about the opportunity, as she says, “to bless people and make them happy.” She was honored to be selected by Compassion International – one of the largest child aid organizations in the world – to be their first ever Child Ambassador! Kaitlyn is thrilled to be working with Compassion to help raise awareness of and address childhood poverty around the world! In this role, Kaitlyn has traveled to El Salvador to take supplies and of course sing to the children in need. She was so touched by the children there, she began sponsoring one of the precious children (Lisbeth) she met while on the trip. She may be only seven years old, but she’s proving you’re never too young to make a difference!

Through it all, Kaitlyn still enjoys being a kid. In addition to being homeschooled, she is actively involved in ballet, swimming, her church, AWANA club, and singing at a local nursing home. She admittedly loves to read (at a 5th grade level) and particularly enjoys “smothering” her baby brother with kisses!

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America's Got Talent - Team iLuminate - Performance.

Team iLuminate is a group of glow-suit dancers from Los Angeles. They are best known for performing in the sixth season of America's Got Talent. They finished in third place.

The dancers were dressed in black and performed in the dark, but the audience were able to see them due the suits being covered in a mixture of Electroluminescent Wire and LED's, the flashing of the lights on all the dancers were synchronised to give various effects.

Team iLuminate WOWED the audience and LIT UP the stage on Tuesday's episode with their amazing dance and glow stick spectacular!

Honestly, we've never even dreamed this possible and can't even begin to imagine the amount of precise coordination needed to pull off what Team Iluminate has just pulled off!

Do yourself a favor and watch the video above to see what everyone else in your office has probably already been talking about this week!

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