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Young Divas

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This article is about the group. For their self-titled album, see Young Divas (album).
Young Divas
OriginSydney, Australia
GenresR&B, dance, disco, pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2006–2008
LabelsSony BMG Australia
Past members
Emily Williams
Kate DeAraugo
Paulini Curuenavuli
Jessica Mauboy
Ricki-Lee Coulter
Young Divas was an Australian girl group that had consisted of previous Australian Idol contestants. The original line up consisted of season one finalist Paulini Curuenavuli, season two finalist Ricki-Lee Coulter, season three winner Kate DeAraugo and runner-up Emily Williams. The group were formed in May 2006 by Sony BMG Australia, for a one-off single and national tour to promote all members as solo artists. However, the group's success prompted the release of a debut album, becoming an official group.
Their self-titled debut studio album, Young Divas, was released in November 2006, and debuted at number four on the ARIA Albums Chart, rapidly achieving double platinum certification for sales of 140,000 copies. The album produced two successful singles, "This Time I Know It's for Real" and "Happenin' All Over Again". Despite their commercial success as a group, Coulter parted ways with the group in June 2007, to resume her solo career. She was later replaced by season four Idol runner-up, Jessica Mauboy. The Young Divas then went on to release their second studio album, New Attitude, which spawned the hit single, "Turn Me Loose". In 2008, the group officially disbanded, with all members resuming their solo careers.

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Career

2006-2007: Formation and Young Divas

The Young Divas were formed in May 2006 by Sony BMG Australia, for a 17-date national tour to promote all members as solo artists.[1] The group released a cover version of Donna Summer's single "This Time I Know It's for Real" on 7 May 2006,[1] to attract attention for the tour, where all members would perform their solo material, and songs as a group.[2] The single peaked at number two on the ARIA Singles Chart,[3] and certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), for sales in excess of 70,000 copies.[4]
Following the release of the single, the group embarked on the Young Divas Live! tour across Australia.[5] Originally planned for only a two week period, the tour proved to be successful that extra dates were added and ran for three months to sell out audiences, causing band member Ricki-Lee Coulter to postpone her wedding.[6]
A cover of Lonnie Gordon's "Happenin' All Over Again" was released as the group's second single. The song peaked at number nine on the ARIA Singles Chart,[3] and certified gold.[7] After a strong reception of their second single, Sony BMG decided that the Young Divas would record a full-length album of classic disco and pop covers.[citation needed] Their self-titled debut album, Young Divas, was released on 14 November 2006.[8] The album debuted at number four on the ARIA Albums Chart,[3] and certified double platinum for sales of 140,000 copies.[9] A cover of Hazell Dean's single, "Searchin'", was released as the third and final single from the album on 17 March 2007. The song failed to match the success of the two previous singles, and only reached number forty on the ARIA Singles Chart.[3]

 2007-2008: Line-up change, New Attitude and disbandment

In February 2007, it was announced that the Young Divas had pulled out of their scheduled national tour supporting Irish group, Westlife.[10] The announcement of the cancellation came at a time when rumours were circulating that Coulter was set to leave the group, due to clashes with fellow member, Kate DeAraugo.[11] During this time, Coulter headed overseas to work on her next solo album, and was temporarily replaced by Emily Williams' older sister and former Idol contestant, Lavina Williams.[10] The rumours were denied by the group's manager, David Champion, who conceded that Coulter would return for the group's national tour in April 2007, and for the recording of their second album.[12] He also stated that her solo commitments was one of the reasons the group pulled out of the tour, but also claimed that their growing popularity meant they were too "successful" to be a support act.[10][13]
However, on 22 June 2007, it was announced that Coulter had left the group to resume her solo career and to marry her fiance, Jamie Babbington.[14] She told Qconfidential, "I just couldn't do it all – I really had to get back to doing what I love doing, and that's my solo career."[14] Despite the rumours of a clash with DeAraugo, Coulter said "the girls have been great, they understand completely. They know where I'm coming from."[14] During this time, rumours began to circulate that Lavina Williams, season two Idol winner Casey Donovan and season four runner-up, Jessica Mauboy, would be Coulter's replacement.[11][15][16] However, during an Australian Idol concert at Federation Square in Melbourne on 26 September 2007, it was revealed that Mauboy was the new member.[17] Her management saw the Young Divas as a perfect learning curve about all that was positive and negative in the music industry.[17]
The group released their second studio album, New Attitude, on 26 November 2007.[18] Its lead single, "Turn Me Loose", was released on 3 November 2007.[19] The song was a cover of Canadian rock band Loverboy's 1981 hit of the same name. The Young Diva's version featured New Zealand rapper, Savage. It peaked at number fifteen on the ARIA Singles Chart.[3] The album debuted at number ten on the ARIA Albums Chart,[3] and certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), for sales of 35,000 copies.[9]
On 28 March 2008, Sony BMG announced in The Daily Telegraph that due to the poor sales of "Turn Me Loose", a second single would not be released from New Attitude.[20] It was also stated that the group were not being dropped from the record label and would continue to record music.[20] However, during a visit to Indonesia in June 2008, Mauboy told The Jakarta Post that she was currently working on her first solo album, and that its first single would be released in August, with the album launch planned for September.[21] Paulini's fan site also reported in July 2008, that Paulini was also working on her next solo album with the production team at PLW studios in Melbourne.[22] On 24 August 2008, a press release from Sony BMG, confirmed that Mauboy and Paulini have left the group to concentrate more solidly on their solo careers.[23] Paulini's manager, Nicole Hart, stated that her decision to leave "is totally amicable with the other girls. She just wants to continue on with her solo career. There is no animosity, there is nothing negative."[23] The group's manager also stated, "the spirit of the Young Divas will live on in a new incarnation with a third album once the new line-up is finalised. Think of the Young Divas not so much as an act but a finishing school for future superstars."[23] However, a second line-up change never occurred, leaving Williams' and DeAraugo to resume their solo careers.

 Discography

Main article: Young Divas discography
Studio albums

 Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyAwardResult
2006Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice AwardsFave Song ("This Time I Know It's For Real")Won
Fave Australian GroupNominated

 References

  1. ^ a b Sams, Christine (7 May 2006). "Divas know it's for real this time". The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney: Fairfax Digital). http://www.smh.com.au/news/music/the-new-aussie-girl-band/2006/05/06/1146335964696.html. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  2. ^ "Girls get their acts together". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: Fairfax Digital. 7 May 2006. http://www.smh.com.au/news/music/girls-get-their-acts-together/2006/05/06/1146335968498.html. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Discography Young Divas". Australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Young+Divas. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  4. ^ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2006 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. http://www.aria.com.au/pages/ARIACharts-Accreditations-2006Singles.htm. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  5. ^ "Young Divas – Tour Diary". Take40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. http://www.take40.com/artists/2137/young-divas/tour-diary. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  6. ^ "Ricki-Lee – Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ricki-lee-p836733/biography. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  7. ^ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2007 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesARIACharts-Accreditations-2007Singles.htm. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  8. ^ "Young Divas (Album)". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/young-divas/id204771649. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  9. ^ a b "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2007 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesARIACharts-Accreditations-2007Albums.htm. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  10. ^ a b c "Divas pull out of gig". News.com.au. 11 February 2007. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21204612-5006024,00.html. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  11. ^ a b "Ricki-Lee quits Young Divas". The Daily Telegraph (Sydney: News Limited). 25 June 2007. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/ricki-lee-quits-young-divas/story-e6frewz9-1111113814787. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  12. ^ From Sydney Confidential (12 February 2007). "Are Divas hitting sour note". News.com.au. http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,21210373-10388,00.html. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  13. ^ Murdoch, Alex (14 February 2007). "Nail guns target Brissie". The Courier-Mail (Sydney: News Limited). http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,21226267-5003421,00.html. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  14. ^ a b c "Ricki-Lee goes solo". News.com.au. 22 June 2011. http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/ricki-lee-goes-solo/story-e6frfn09-1111113801304. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  15. ^ "Diva Antics: Ricki Lee Quits!". The Hot Hits Live from LA. MCM Entertainment. 25 June 2007. http://www.thehothits.com/news/12826/diva-antics:-ricki-lee-quits!. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  16. ^ "Jessica Mauboy outsings competition". Perth Now. The Sunday Times. 26 September 2007. http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/perth-confidential/jessica-mauboy-joins-divas/story-e6frg30l-1111114510194. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  17. ^ a b "Jessica Mauboy is the new Young Diva". Herald Sun (Sydney: Herald and Weekly Times). 27 September 2007. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/jess-joins-diva-family/story-e6frf96x-1111114510432. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  18. ^ "New Attitude – Album". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/new-attitude/id267786591. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  19. ^ "Turn Me Loose – Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/turn-me-loose-single-feat/id267296913. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  20. ^ a b "Divas left in label limbo". The Daily Telegraph (Sydney: News Limited). 28 March 2008. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/divas-left-in-label-limbo/story-e6frewz9-1111115905548. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  21. ^ Whitfield, Deanne (28 June 2008). "Jessica Mauboy: 'Idol' cultural ambassador". The Jakarta Post (Jakarta: PT Bina Media Tenggara). http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/06/28/jessica-mauboy-039idol039-cultural-ambassador.html. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  22. ^ "Young Divas latest movements". Auspop.net. 10 July 2008. http://auspop.blogspot.com/2008/07/young-divas-latest-movements.html. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 
  23. ^ a b c "Paulini Curuenavuli quits Young Divas, Emily Williams, Kate DeAraugo left". Perth Now (Perth: The Sunday Times). 24 August 2008. http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/perth-confidential/turn-me-loose-and-paulini-quits/story-e6frg30l-1111117288633. Retrieved 3 June 2011. 

 External links

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Divas"

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