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Fourth ‘American Idol’ Bo Bice to release debut album
MUMBAI: The fourth American Idol Bo Bice is all set to release his debut album, “The Real Thing,” on 13 December.
Produced by Clive Davis, the album teams Bice with Chad Kroeger, Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi, Ben Moody, John Shanks, and Swedish producer Max Martin.
“It’s so cool to be surrounded by people like that. You just feel grateful every day,” said Bice, who hails from Birmingham, Alabama.
There will be two editions of “The Real Thing.” In addition to a regular CD, there will be a DualDisc version with bonus material, including three extra songs written by Bice.
The DualDisc version will include the full album in enhanced stereo; a 22-minute video of “A Day in the Life” of Bo; an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Bo in the studio, at promo appearances, photo shoots and meeting his fans; the three bonus audio tracks “Cinnamon & Novocaine,” “Sinner in a Sin” and “Whiskey, Women and Time”; and acoustic performances of “Changing for the Better,” “Whisky, Women and Time,” “Sinner in a Sin” and “Papillon.”
Bo will support the release of “The Real Thing” with multiple television appearances, including The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, The Billboard Music Awards (6 December), The Today Show and Live With Regis and Kelly (both 9 December), Ellen (13 December), The Tony Danza Show (15 December), The Early Show (16 December), The Radio Music Awards (19 December) and Jimmy Kimmel Live (20 December).
On 11 December, the Oxygen Network will air A Holiday Custom Concert Special — Featuring Bo Bice and Special Guests. He’ll wrap up the year with a one-hour special, In the Moment With Bo Bice, airing 13 January, 2006 on CMT.
There will be three opportunities for Bice’s fans to watch him perform live. Bo will give an outdoor performance at Rockefeller Center for the 9 December appearance on The Today Show. They can also attend the taping of the Oxygen Network special in New York on 7 December and on 20 December, fans can watch Bice perform live on the outdoor set of Jimmy Kimmel’s show.
“Bo Bice is indeed ‘the real thing’. The album’s title is so very accurate in not only reflecting its first single but also the extent of who and what Bo and his talent represent,” said BMG US chairman and CEO Clive Davis.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
