I knew it, I knew it, I KNEW IT!!!!!! Julien Doré has won France’s version of American Idol. Tonight, Nouvelle Star, announced the winner. Again, a male contestant has won but he is definitely “unique.” This season, he took so many “classic” songs and made them strange and entertaining. Around the world, people took notice and international media has been following his progress.
C’est encore un garçon qui remporte Nouvelle Star. Et, sans aucune surprise, c’est Julien Doré, l’homme aux influences diverses et variées, qui remporte l’édition 2007. Interprète hors normes de “classiques” de la …read more

I love when things turn out like they should. There were definitely many talented contestants on this season of Nouvelle Star but two have stood out – Tigane and Julien.
Tigane (far left) is so easy to like. He is smooth and picks songs you can groove to. This week he sang Justin Timberlake’s “Rock Your Body” and Lionel Richie’s “Hello.” He is sexual and sensual and the judges love him!
Tigane, lui, ne déçoit pas. Il fait son truc habituel. Mister Groove sur Rock Your Body de Justin Timberlake, Mister Smooth sur Hello de Lionel Richie. Le jury adore, lui trouvant …read more

As I predicted, Gaetane, was sent home this week on France’s version of American Idol, “Nouvelle Star.” In fact, many viewers felt that it would come down to the two favorites, Tigane and Julien. For her final perfomances, Gaetane sang Noa’s “I Don’t Know” and Shania Twain’s “Man, I Feel Like a Woman.” Unfortunately, that last song did not go very well. The judge, Marianne James, told her she appeared more like “a little girl trying on her mother’s shoes.” Ouch!
L’affiche de la finale, on l’avait devinée depuis longtemps : Julien contre Tigane. Mais maintenant, …read more

Who got voted off this week on France’s version of American Idol, Nouvelle Star? It was Julie. Three remain, Gaetane, Tigane and Julien. I am not surprised – I think it will ultimately come down to Tigane vs. Julien and, honestly, I don’t know who will win at that point…
Au revoir “Moderne” Julie !
Lentement mais sûrement, on s’achemine vers le dénouement de cette cinquième saison de Nouvelle Star et vers l’affrontement final entre les deux favoris : Tigane le gentil et Julien le décalé.
La modernité n’a pas suffi. Julie, qui chantait pour la première fois en anglais, …read more

Julien Doré, the contestant many consider the forerunner for the title of Nouvelle Star has given another memorable performance with Britney Spears’ “Baby…One More Time.” Nouvelle Star is France’s version of American Idol.

For my international viewers and anyone who has enjoyed my Julien videos, I am providing an update on France’s version of American Idol “Nouvelle Star.”
L’aventure se termine pour Pierre!?!?!?! Quoi??? Pierre part et Gaetane reste? Quelle émission!
Tigane, Julien, Gaetane et Julie restent en compétition pour la finale qui est prévue pour le 13 juin prochain.
Au revoir, Pierre et bonne chance!
Pierre was eliminated from the competition last night. It’s pretty remarkable since I think he is a wayyyy better singer than Gaetane, but what do I know? Anyway, Tigane, Julien, Gaetane and Julie remain to compete for those last two spots …read more

Julien Doré, star of American Idol’s French counterpart, Nouvelle Star, sang Frank Sinatra’s “Strangers in the Night.” It wasn’t his best performance but he is still one of the most entertaining people I’ve seen this season. The female judge seems like she could eat him up, though, in a slightly creepy way but it’s okay ’cause I think she’s cool. Here’s a video!

Julien, a contestant on France’s version of American Idol, “Nouvelle Star” continues to impress me. He’s so intriguing – every week I look forward to hearing his unique interpretations of songs. He already seems like a pro but he’s definitely unconventional. This week he sang the French song, “Moi…Lolita.” Here’s a video: