Fed: Singer Ricki-Lee Coulter craving niche in kids market

AAP General News (Australia)
08-10-2006
Fed: Singer Ricki-Lee Coulter craving niche in kids market

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SYDNEY, Aug 10 AAP - Australian Idol export Ricki-Lee Coulter is carving her niche
in the childrens' market.

It was announced today the singer, who made the top 12 on the reality television show
in 2004 and recently joined band The Young Divas, has been nominated in four categories
at this year's Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

The Young Divas, comprising Coulter, Paulini Curuenavuli, Emily Williams and Kate DeAarugo,
received three nominations.

"I'm excited to be nominated as Fave Aussie Artist, up against some of my own idols,"

the 20-year-old said.

"I presented this award to Guy (Sebastian) last year, so it's extremely flattering
to be nominated in this category."

The nominations were unveiled in Sydney today, with Hollywood star and Fave International
Artist nominee Nick Lachey on hand for the announcements.

Former Neighbours star and Rogue Traders lead singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte and "Where
the bloody hell are you?" Tourism Australia covergirl Lara Bingle were also in attendance
with both nominated in the Fave Hottie category.

Soul singer Sebastian will battle it out with swimmer Ian Thorpe, actor Nicole Kidman
and singer Anthony Callea in the Fave Aussie category.

Sebastian is also nominated as Fave Australian Artist.

"I am so excited to be nominated again," the 24-year-old said.

"The Kids Choice Awards is one of my favourite nights of the year, I'm already practicing
for the BURP category this year by eating my mum's curries."

The awards, now in their third year in Australia, were based on the original awards
founded by the United States pay TV channel of the same name.

They will be held on October 11 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

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