Serbia won the 52nd Eurovision Song Contest held on May 12, 2007, with the song "Molitva," performed by Marija Šerifović, composed by Vladimir Graić. This victory marked Serbia's first win in the competition since its inception in 1956, underscoring the significance of this achievement in Serbian music history.
Tan Chui Mui’s film ‘Love Conquers All’, Gary Chaw’s album ‘Superman’ released
"Love Conquers All," released in Malaysia on December 21, 2006, features Coral Ong Li Whei as Ping, who falls in love with John in Kuala Lumpur while having a boyfriend in Penang. The film, directed by Tan Chui Mui, was showcased at international festivals. Gary Chaw's second album "Superman" followed shortly after.
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Phillip Noyce’s film ‘Catch a Fire’, Guy Sebastian’s album ‘Closer to the Sun’ released
"Catch a Fire," released on October 27, 2006, portrays the apartheid struggle in South Africa, focusing on officer Nic Vos and accused terrorist Patrick Chamusso. Meanwhile, Guy Sebastian’s third album, "Closer to the Sun," came out on October 28, 2006, featuring 14 tracks following his success on "Australian Idol."
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Sofia Coppola’s film ‘Marie Antoinette’, John Legend’s album ‘Once Again’ released
"Marie Antoinette," directed by Sofia Coppola, premiered in the U.S. on October 20, 2006, featuring Kirsten Dunst in the lead role. The film portrays the last queen of France. Meanwhile, John Legend released his second album, "Once Again," on October 24, 2006, showcasing collaborative tracks and featuring 13 songs.
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Allen Coulter’s film ‘Hollywoodland’, Justin Timberlake’s album ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’ released
"Hollywoodland," directed by Allen Coulter, premiered in Venice on August 31, 2006, and explores the mysterious death of actor George Reeves, portrayed by Ben Affleck. Released alongside Justin Timberlake's second solo album "FutureSex/LoveSounds" on September 8, 2006, the album features 12 tracks showcasing Timberlake's artistic evolution.
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Beyoncé’s album ‘B’Day’, Mike Judge’s film ‘Idiocracy’ film released
"B'Day," released on August 31, 2006, is Beyonce Knowles' second solo album featuring collaborations with Jay-Z. "Idiocracy," a comedy film directed by Mike Judge, debuted on September 1, 2006, showcasing Luke Wilson as a U.S. president among a diverse cast. Both highlights reflect significant cultural releases in 2006.
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Oliver Stone’s film ‘World Trade Center’, Gary Valenciano’s album ‘Relevance’ released
Paramount Pictures released "World Trade Center" on August 9, 2006, detailing the September 11, 2001 attacks and focusing on the rescue of two trapped police officers, portrayed by Nicolas Cage and Michael Peña. Universal Records Philippines released Gary Valenciano's album "Relevance" on August 8, 2006, featuring multiple songs in English and Tagalog.
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Birmingham, Alabama native Taylor Hicks wins ‘American Idol’ Season 5
Taylor Reuben Hicks, born in Birmingham, Alabama, won the fifth season of "American Idol," aired from January to May 2006, becoming its second male winner. Katharine McPhee was the runner-up. The show featured judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, and was originally created by Simon Fuller.
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Lordi’s ‘Hard Rock Hallelujah’ wins Eurovision 2006 in Athens
Tarja Halonen has been Finland's president since March 1, 2000. In 2006, Finland won the Eurovision Song Contest with "Hard Rock Hallelujah" by the rock band Lordi, marking its first victory. The competition took place in Athens, featuring 37 entries and was directed by Volker Weicker.
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Star Music releases Kris Lawrence’s debut EP
ABS-CBN Corporation, based in Quezon City, operates Star Music, a record label. On May 11, 2006, it released Kris Lawrence's debut EP featuring six songs. Lawrence, a Filipino-American singer, gained fame by winning the singing competition "Search for the Star in a Million," where he consistently ranked high among contestants.
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