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| band_name = Delta Goodrem

name = Chicago |

| image = [[Image:DeltaGoodremARIA.jpg]]

image = Chicagopostercast.jpg|200px|Promotional poster for ''Chicago'' |

| caption = Delta Goodrem at the 2005 ARIA "Number 1's" Award.

| years_active imdb_id = [[2002]]–present0299658 |

writer = [[Maurine Dallas Watkins]] (play),<br />[[Bob Fosse]] (musical),<br />[[Fred Ebb]] (musical),<br />[[Bill Condon]] |

| music_genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Adult contemporary music|Adult Contemporary]]

starring = [[Catherine Zeta-Jones]] <br /> [[Renée Zellweger]] <br /> [[Richard Gere]] <br /> [[Queen Latifah]] <br /> [[John C. Reilly]] <br /> [[Lucy Liu]] <br /> [[Taye Diggs]] <br /> [[Colm Feore]]

| record_label = [[Epic Records]] <small>(2002&ndash;2004)</small> <br> Daylight Records <small>(2004&ndash;Present)</small>

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director = [[Rob Marshall]] |

producer = [[Martin Richards (producer)|Martin Richards]]|

music = [[John Kander]]<br>[[Fred Ebb]]<br>[[Danny Elfman]] |

distributor = [[Miramax Films]] |

released = [[December 27]], [[2002]]|

runtime = 113 min. |

language = English |

amg_id = 1:272628 |

budget = $45 million [http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=chicago.htm]|

}}

'''''Chicago''''' is a [[2002 in film|2002]] [[USA|American]] [[musical film]] released by [[Miramax Films]]. First released in limited cities on [[December 27]], [[2002]], ''Chicago'' opened in wide release on [[January 24]], [[2003]]. An [[film adaptation|adaptation]] of the [[Satire|satirical]] [[Musical theatre|stage musical]] ''[[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]'', the film explores the themes of [[celebrity]] and [[scandal]] in [[Jazz#History##1920s to 1950s|Jazz age]] [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]]. Directed and choreographed by [[Rob Marshall]], and adapted for film by screenwriter [[Bill Condon]], ''Chicago'' won six [[Academy Awards]] in 2003, including [[Academy Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]]. The film was the first musical film to win the Best Picture Oscar since ''[[Oliver! (film)|Oliver!]]'' (1968).

'''Delta Lea Goodrem''' (born in [[Sydney]] on [[November 9]], [[1984]]) is an [[Australia]]n [[musician]], [[singer]], and [[actress]]. She was launched into popularity starring as [[Nina Tucker]] on the popular television [[soap opera]] ''[[Neighbours]]''. She has released two number one albums, ''[[Innocent Eyes]]'' and ''[[Mistaken Identity (Delta Goodrem album)|Mistaken Identity]]'', enjoying the second most weeks of an Australian album in the number one position in Australia, and has had seven number one singles in Australia.

''Chicago'' centers around Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, two murderesses who find themselves on death row together in [[1920]]s Chicago. Velma, a professional vaudevillian, and Roxie, a housewife with aspirations of being a star, fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows. The film stars [[Catherine Zeta-Jones]], [[Renée Zellweger]], and [[Richard Gere]], also featuring [[Queen Latifah]], [[John C. Reilly]], [[Lucy Liu]], [[Taye Diggs]], and [[Colm Feore]].

==Early Life==

Born in [[Sydney]] on [[November 9]], [[1984]], Goodrem had an interest in music from a very young age, despite coming from a sports-based family. She attended Hills Grammar in the Sydney suburb of Dural, where she took up piano as a hobby and focused on her music. She strived to be a performer, delivering mini-concerts in her street for neighbours, friends and relatives to watch her sing and dance.

== Synopsis ==

Goodrem appeared in numerous television commercials and shows in Australia. At the age of seven, Goodrem appeared in an [[United States|American]] commercial for Galoob Toys with her friend [[Bec Cartwright]]. She also was signed up to be the [[Nesquik]] girl. Goodrem has also made cameos in Australian television episodes of ''[[Hey Dad...!]]'', ''[[A Country Practice]]'' and ''Police Rescue''.

Velma Kelly ([[Catherine Zeta-Jones]]) is a [[vaudeville]] star whose celebrity is only increased by her double murder of her adulterous husband and her sister. Roxie Hart ([[Renée Zellweger]]) is a nobody who dreams of the fame and wealth of a singing career. When she shoots her abusive lover, who lied about his ability to get her a job as a performer, she is sent to murderesses' row. There she meets Velma Kelly.

Facing [[Capital punishment|death row]], Roxie sends her sad-sack husband Amos ([[John C. Reilly]]) to hire Billy Flynn ([[Richard Gere]]), Chicago's most famous and successful [[defense attorney]], who promises to turn her case into a celebrity murder trial and get her acquitted. Flynn and Roxie manipulate the press and the public and Roxie becomes famous. When Billy recognizes Roxie's potential, Roxie and Velma become locked in a rivalry to outdo each other in stardom. The tables are turned on both ladies, however, when a new killer &mdash; a wealthy woman who killed her husband and ''both'' of his mistresses &mdash; named Kitty ([[Lucy Liu]]) enters the scene.

At the age of 12, Delta recorded a demo CD with five songs she had written. She included her version of the Australian national anthem and sent the CD to managers around Australia. It landed in the hands of the legendary Australian manager, [[Glenn Wheatley]], the man who guided the [[Little River Band]] and '''[[John Farnham]]''' to mega success. In 2001, when Goodrem was 15, she signed to [[Sony]] Records Australia, and recorded an album of tracks, some self-penned, some written for Delta, and some bought in by the label. Sony launched her career with an unsuccessful bubblegum pop single in November 2001, called "I Don't Care", which peaked at number 64 on the [[ARIA]] Music Charts {{ref|Single_Idontcare}}. The track was a cover of a single originally recorded by Angela Via, which was never released outside of America. The music video for "I Don't Care" is included on her first DVD, entitled "Delta" in Australia, and "Innocent Eyes" internationally.

Roxie manages to steal back attention by falsely claiming to be pregnant. Using this lie as well as a 'reformed criminal' story, she enters the courthouse with Billy. Everything goes fine until Velma shows up with Roxie's diary, reading incriminating entries, that Roxie claims to never have written, in exchange for amnesty. Using some quick talking, Billy manages to get Roxie off the hook and she is proclaimed innocent.

==''Innocent Eyes''==

[[Image:DeltaGoodremInnocentEyes.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Delta Goodrem's ''Innocent Eyes'' album]]

In [[2002]], whilst starring in [[Neighbours]], Goodrem released her official first single, entitled "Born To Try". A drastic change from her debut single, the [[adult contemporary]] [[Piano pop]] track debuted at number 3, and climbed to the number one spot, fuelled by the song's inclusion in the show, where her character, Nina, was also trying to launch a music career.

Much to Roxie's dismay however, her publicity is short lived as the public's attention turns quickly to a new murderess. Roxie leaves the courthouse after finding out that Billy wrote the false diary entries and sent the journal to Velma to get Miss Kelly off [[death row]]. With nothing left, Roxie once more sets off to find a stage career, but has little success. She is approached by Velma who is willing to revive a two person act with Roxie. Although Roxie refuses at first saying that she hates Velma, she ends up agreeing and the act becomes a big hit.

Goodrem soon became a household name, and Australia's newest sweetheart, with a girl-next-door image that rivalled that of [[Britney Spears]] in her early career.

The movie ends with the duo performing their act for a huge audience, including Billy Flynn and Mama Morton, and Roxie happily calls out to everyone "Believe us, we could not have done this without you!"

After winning a Silver [[Logie]] for "Most Popular With TV Week New Female Talent" for her role of Nina Tucker in Neighbours, Goodrem released her second single, "Lost Without You". It debuted at number 1, staying there for two weeks. Delta also released her debut single outside of Australia at this time, releasing "Born To Try" in the UK, where it debuted at #3.

==Production==

Her debut album ''[[Innocent Eyes]]'' was released on [[March 3]], [[2003]], producing a record five number 1 singles in Australia. She has writing credits on nearly every song on the album, including tracks written solely by her, making her the only international act or Australian female performer in history to be credited as performer and writer on four ARIA number 1 hits.

''Chicago'' was filmed in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. The courthouse was in [[Osgoode Hall]]. Other scenes were filmed at [[Queen's Park, Toronto|Queen's Park]], the former [[Distillery District|Gooderham and Worts Distillery]], [[Casa Loma]], the [[Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres|Elgin Theatre]], [[Union Station]], the [[Canada Life Building]], the Danforth Music Hall, and at the Old City Hall.

The film is based on the hit musical ''[[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]'', the original [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] production of which (in 1975) had not been especially well-received by audiences due to the show's cynical tone. The minimalist [[1996]] revival enjoyed a great deal more success, however, and the influences of both productions can be seen in the film version. The original production's musical numbers were staged as [[vaudeville]] acts, which presented some problems when transferring from stage to screen. The movie version allowed the vaudeville scenes to happen by transferring the musical numbers to an imaginary stage in Roxie's fantasies, while keeping the pared-down flavor of the revival production.

The third single from the album was the title track; "Innocent Eyes". It debuted at number 2, and peaked at number 1 after two weeks at number 2. Over in the UK, "Lost Without You," and the album, "Innocent Eyes" were being released, with the single debuting at #4, and the album debuting at #2, where it went onto sell over 750,000 copies.

== Cast and characters ==

In the June of 2003, Goodrem appeared on [[Channel V]], an Australian lifestyle/music cable TV channel, performing a mini-concert of 7 songs from her album (which had already been certified 6x Platinum at the time). The concert was well received, and was included on her DVD, "Delta"/"Innocent Eyes".

[[Image:Catherine zeta jones1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Velma and Roxie]]

*[[Renée Zellweger]] as Roxie Hart, a nobody in the big city dreaming of stardom and willing to do anything to get it.

*[[Catherine Zeta-Jones]] as Velma Kelly, a Chicago staple, a singing and dancing sensation and half of the duo The Kelly Sisters and Roxie's idol.

*[[Richard Gere]] as Billy Flynn, a big-shot lawyer who is known for making his clients loved by the public.

*[[John C. Reilly]] as Amos Hart, Roxie's naïve, hard-working, albeit boring spouse.

*[[Queen Latifah]] as Matron "Mama" Morton, the matron of Cook County Jail, whose philosophy is "When you're good to Mama, Mama's good to you".

*[[Christine Baranski]] as Mary Sunshine, the personification of the sensationalist news media.

== Awards and nominations ==

==Cancer==

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On July 8th, 2003, Delta announced that she had [[Hodgkin's Lymphoma]], a form of [[cancer]], shocking fans in Australia and the UK. In the weeks and months after the announcement, sales of her album rose by 40 per cent, remaining at number 1 six months after its release. Goodrem's management team were criticised for using her illness to attract favourable media coverage. Goodrem later revealed: "I was sitting there trying to get my head around the fact I could die and I was being told that I could somehow use this to my advantage."

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! colspan="2" | Academy Awards record

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| '''1. Best Supporting Actress''', [[Catherine Zeta-Jones]]

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| '''2. Best Art Direction''', [[John Myhre]], [[Gordon Sim]]

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| '''3. Best Costume Design''', [[Colleen Atwood]]

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| '''4. Best Editing''', [[Martin Walsh]]

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| '''5. Best Picture''', [[Martin Richards]]

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| '''6. Best Sound''', [[Michael Minkler]], [[Dominick Tavella]], [[David Lee]]

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! colspan="2" | Golden Globe Awards record

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| '''1. Best Musical/Comedy Picture'''

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| '''2. Best Musical/Comedy Actor''', [[Richard Gere]]

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| '''3. Best Musical/Comedy Actress''', Renée Zellweger

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! colspan="2" | BAFTA Awards record

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| '''1. Best Supporting Actress''', Catherine Zeta-Jones

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| '''2. Best Sound''', Michael Minkler, Dominick Tavella, David Lee, [[Maurice Schell]]

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|}

===Academy Awards===

There were even rumours that the cancer was a deliberate hoax to gain publicity. Although completely unfounded, these had likely stemmed from the fact that she had continued to make public appearances, and very much remained in the public eye, for several months after the diagnosis. It is worth bearing in mind, however, that Goodrem had already achieved major chart success prior to her illness with four successive number 1 releases to her name.

''Chicago'' won six [[Academy Awards]]:

*[[Academy Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]] ([[Martin Richards]])

Early on in her treatment, Goodrem recorded a few new songs, and a video clip for her fourth single, "Not Me, Not I". When asked why Goodrem worked so hard to promote the album in spite of her illness, she said, '"Not Me, Not I" is so special to me that I had to film a clip for it, just as I did for the other singles from the album.'

*[[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] ([[Catherine Zeta-Jones]])

*[[Academy Award for Film Editing|Best Editing]] ([[Martin Walsh]])

*[[Academy Award for Best Art Direction|Best Art Direction]] ([[John Myhre]])

*[[Academy Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume Design]] ([[Colleen Atwood]])

*[[Academy Award for Sound|Best Sound]] (Michael Minkler, Dominick Tavella and [[David Lee]])

It was nominated for seven others:

When "Not Me, Not I" reached number 1 on the Australian charts, Delta became the only female artist to have four number 1 singles from her debut album, besting the previous effort of three number 1s from Kylie Minogue's ''[[Kylie (album)|Kylie]]'' album. "Innocent Eyes" was also released in the UK, where it debuted at #2.

*[[Academy Award for Best Director|Best Director]] ([[Rob Marshall]])

*[[Academy Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] ([[Renée Zellweger]])

*[[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] ([[John C. Reilly]])

*[[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] ([[Queen Latifah]])

*[[Academy Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]] ([[Dion Beebe]])

*[[Academy Award for Best Song|Best Song]] ("I Move On" by [[John Kander]] and [[Fred Ebb]])

*[[Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay|Best Adapted Screenplay]] ([[Bill Condon]]).

===Golden Globes===

On [[October 4]] of that year, while Goodrem was still undergoing treatment, it was announced that she would not renew her contract with [[manager]] [[Glenn Wheatley]]. Goodrem's mother, Lea Goodrem, subsequently replaced Wheatley.

''Chicago'' won three [[Golden Globe]] Awards: Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Actress in Musical or Comedy ([[Renée Zellweger]]), and Best Actor in Musical or Comedy ([[Richard Gere]]).

It was nominated for five more: Best Director (Rob Marshall), Best Actress in Musical or Comedy (Catherine Zeta-Jones), Best Supporting Actor (John C. Reilly), Best Supporting Actress (Queen Latifah), and Best Screenplay (Bill Condon).

Goodrem capped off a professionally successful, though personally traumatic, year by winning a seven [[ARIA Music Awards]] on [[October 21]], [[2003]], which nearly broke the previous record of ten, held by [[Savage Garden]]. Delta was too unwell to perform at the ARIAs, although she did attend, wearing a wig. [[Darren Hayes]], formerly of [[Savage Garden]], performed her second number one hit, "Lost Without You," as a moving tribute to her.

===Other===

In the first week of [[December]] 2003 ''Innocent Eyes'' broke [[John Farnham]]'s Australian record of 25 consecutive weeks at No. 1 (''Whispering Jack'' ([[1986]])). In total, ''Innocent Eyes'' spent 29 weeks at #1, tied with [[Neil Diamond]]'s ''Hot August Night'' ([[1972]]), as the second longest charting number-one album in Australian history. ''Innocent Eyes'' has been certified over 14x platinum in Australia alone, with sales in the [[United Kingdom]] reaching nearly 1 million, having debuted at #3 in the album chart.

In 2006 this film ranked #12 on the [[American Film Institute]]'s [[AFI's 100 Years of Musicals|list of best musicals]].

Goodrem released her debut [[DVD]] entitled ''Delta'' (''Innocent Eyes'' internationally) which was a success in music DVD charts in Australia and the UK, featuring music videos, her Channel V mini-concert, behind the scenes footage and more. The DVD broke Australian records, selling in excess of half a million copies. She also released "Not Me, Not I" in the UK, where it went top 20, as a Christmas single, backed with two Christmas B-sides. "Predictable" was also released as the final single from "Innocent Eyes" in Australia, again hitting the #1 spot. A promo single of a remix of "Throw It Away", co-written by [[Cathy Dennis]] and former [[Take That]] star [[Gary Barlow]] was released to UK media early the following year, but was not released commercially.

==After cancerSongs==

:See also: ''[[Chicago: Music From the Miramax Motion Picture]]''

After announcing in late December/early January that she was in [[remission]], Goodrem began to go back into the studio and write and record new songs, for her second album. There were rumours at the time that she was dating tennis player, [[Mark Philippoussis]]. The rumours proved to be true, and the couple seemed to be smitten with each other. Delta had previously been romantically linked with fellow [[Neighbours]] star Blair McDonough.

*"All That Jazz" - Velma Kelly & Company

In January 2004, Goodrem attended the 2004 [[Australian Open]] at length, where she prominently supported her boyfriend, Australian player, [[Mark Philippoussis]]. She continued her support during the [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]] tournament, and later, the [[Athens Olympics]].

*"Funny Honey" - Roxie Hart

*"When You're Good to Mama" - Matron "Mama" Morton

*"Cell Block Tango" -Liz, Annie, June, Katelin Helenski, Velma Kelly, Mona

*"All I Care About" - Billy Flynn

*"We Both Reached for the Gun" - Billy Flynn & Roxie Hart

*"Roxie" - Roxie Hart

*"I Can't Do It Alone" - Velma Kelly

*"Mister Cellophane" - Amos Hart

*"Razzle Dazzle" - Billy Flynn & Company

*"Class" - Velma Kelly and Matron "Mama" Morton**

**This song performed by Queen Latifah and Catherine Zeta-Jones was filmed, but it was cut from the film. The scene was later included on the DVD release and the film's broadcast television premiere on [[NBC]] in 2005, and the song was included on the soundtrack album.

*"Nowadays" - Roxie Hart

*"Nowadays / Hot Honey Rag" - Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly

*"I Move On" - Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly

==Sources==

==Hating Alison Ashley==

The movie is based on the [[Kander and Ebb]] [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] [[musical theater|musical]], ''[[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]'', which was based on the [[Maurine Dallas Watkins|Maurine Watkins]] play, ''[[Chicago (play)|Chicago]]'', which was in turn based on the stories of two Jazz-era killers, [[Beulah Annan]] and [[Belva Gaertner]]. The film follows a similar plot to William Wellman's 1942 film [[Roxie Hart (film)|Roxie Hart]], starring [[Ginger Rogers]]. It also bears many strong resemblances to ''[[Cabaret (film)|Cabaret]]''.

In February 2004 it was announced Goodrem had won the title role in the Australian comedy film Hating Alison Ashley, the movie based on the novel by Robin Klein, a prominent Australian author. The film subsequently performed poorly at the box office in comparison to movies that were screening at the time.

Ultimately, the satiric presentation of a criminal underworld that mirrors the "respectable" world of daily life goes back to [[The Beggar's Opera]].

It earned less than $2 million despite being based on a successful book and screening in 180 Australian cinemas during the Easter holidays.

While Hating Alison Ashley was seen by 60,000 people in its first weekend, takings dropped 28 per cent the following week, suggesting that word of mouth was rather negative.

Critics also generally gave negative reviews to the movie; Some critics claiming that Goodrem's acting was too robotic and detached; however they did highly credit actress Saskia Burmeister, who played Erica Yurken, for her role in the movie.

==Out Of The Blue==

In October, Goodrem released the debut single from her second album, ''Mistaken Identity''. The song, written with UK writer/producer, Guy Chambers (former cohort of [[Robbie Williams]]) was called "Out Of The Blue". The single was well received by the public, and shot to number 1, and subsequently went platinum. In the UK, "Out Of The Blue" debuted at number 9, also charting in Germany and other European countries. Delta also performed "Out Of The Blue" for the first time at the 2004 ARIA awards. In October, shortly after the single's release, Goodrem's relationship with Philippoussis was over after [[Paris Hilton]] allegedly announced to the media that she was Philippoussis' new love interest, much to the surprise of Goodrem and her fans. This was later confirmed by Philippoussis, though he stated that Hilton was not the cause of the break-up.

==''Mistaken Identity''==

[[Image:0141.jpg|thumb|Delta Goodrem's ''Mistaken Identity'' album]]

Goodrem's second album Mistaken Identity was released on [[November 7]], [[2004]] and debuted at number 1 in Australia, also charting in the UK, Germany and Switzerland. The album saw Delta once again working with songwriters such as [[Cathy Dennis]], [[Gary Barlow]] and [[Matthew Gerrard]] ("Lost Without You") among others including [[Billy Mann]] (who has worked with [[P!nk]] and [[Jessica Simpson]]).

In Australia, "Mistaken Identity" the album's title track, debuted and peaked at number 7 in January 2005. The track was not promoted as Delta was in the UK at the time, promoting "Almost Here" with Brian McFadden. "Mistaken Identity" went Gold, but did not stay in the chart for as long as her previous singles. In the UK, "Almost Here" debuted at number 3, her equal best, although no further singles were released from "Mistaken Identity". "Almost Here" also debuted at number 1 in Australia, going Platinum.<br>

On May 29th, she released her 4th single from "Mistaken Identity" - the up-tempo track, "A Little Too Late". It debuted and peaked at #13, whilst Goodrem was touring the country. A fifth single, the ballad "Be Strong", was released on September 26th, albeit as a digital-only release. The B-Sides featured live performances of "Be Strong" and "Last Night On Earth" from the tour. Delta also became the face of Pepsi cola in Australia, recording a follow up to a campaign that had starred [[Britney Spears]], [[P!nk]], [[Enrique Iglesias]] and [[Beyoncé Knowles]] [http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/entertainment/5552004.htm].

== [[Brian McFadden]] ==

On the "Mistaken Identity" album, Goodrem also collaborated with Irish singer Brian McFadden, formerly of boyband [[Westlife]] on a duet entitled "Almost Here". In early [[January 2005]], newspaper reports suggested the pair were romantically engaged after being photographed together on a beach resort in [[South Africa]], although both denied this.[http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/3amcontent/tm_objectid=15033985%26method=full%26siteid=94762-name_page.html].

A week later on January 10th 2005, the [[Sunday Mirror]] reported that McFadden had admitted the relationship [http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/tm_objectid=15058283%26method=full%26siteid=94762-name_page.html].<br>

The couple underwent weeks of tabloid scrutiny, focusing particularly on the fallout of McFadden's marriage with former [[Atomic Kitten]] star [[Kerry Katona]]. Press speculation suggested that Goodrem and McFadden had embarked on their affair before McFadden had seperated with Katona. This was denied by both Goodrem [http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/3amcontent/tm_objectid=15099202%26method=full%26siteid=94762-name_page.html] and McFadden [http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/tm_objectid=15090995%26method=full%26siteid=94762-name_page.html].

A great deal of negative press followed the couple's announcement, including reports of the duo being booed off the stage at a Childline concert in Dublin, Ireland.<br>

The negative press and tabloid rumour continued in the UK, made worse following increase in public affection for Kerry Katona after her victory on TV show [[I'm a celebrity get me out of here]].<br>

Rumours in [[April 2005]] suggested that Brian McFadden had proposed to Goodrem, although he denied this [http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/3amcontent/tm_objectid=15430904%26method=full%26siteid=94762-name_page.html].''

== Breaking the American Market ==

In [[April 2005]], Goodrem's international record contract was extended to the [[USA]], with [[Columbia Records]], an imprint of [[Sony Music]], licensing the USA rights to her music. Reports soon began to circulate that Columbia had issued an ultimatum to Goodrem to drop her manager - mother [[Lea Goodrem]] [http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/27/delta.music/index.html]. The rumour was denied by Goodrem and her mother, who stated that Lea was to remain as Delta's manager in Australia, and that Delta had always had plans to get a seperate manager in the US [http://www.smh.com.au/news/Music/Goodrem-team-is-still-intact/2005/05/01/1114886244883.html].''

==The Visualise Tour==

[[Image:Delta_visualise.jpg|thumb|the "Visualise" DVD]]

In [[July]] [[2005]], Delta Goodrem took part in her first headline tour, the "Visualise" tour, first performed in [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]], and subsequently in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra and other major [[Australian]] cities. The tour features a mixed set of tracks from both her #1 albums and more. The tour's opening act was a up-and-coming Canadian artist, seventeen-year-old Kyle Riabko. Brian Mcfadden, also performed with her on certain tour dates, duetting onn "Almost Here" and "Flying Without Wings," a track he had recorded with his former band [[Westlife]] (it was also released in the USA by [[American Idol]] winner [[Ruben Studdard]]).

The tour came under criticism when tickets were put on sale for $100 Australian dollars; higher than most international acts touring in Australia at around the same time. It was thought that the price contributed to the slow sales at first, alongside the fact that people did not know what to expect from her show. By the time the concerts were due to take place, many venues were sold out, after tickets were reduced to $60, with the Adelaide show attracting almost 10,000 fans. After the tour concluded over 80,000 tickets had been bought in total, making the "Visualise" tour being one of Australia's highest selling local tours.

The "Visualise" tour DVD was released on Sunday, November 13, debuting at #1 on the ARIA sales chart and becoming the second DVD by Delta Goodrem to reach number 1. The "Visualise" DVD features her live concert, recorded on July 24 at the Sydney Superdome, as well as a tour documentary, concert clips and a photo gallery. A clip for "The Analyst", recorded specifically for use as a backdrop to the concert performance, is also included.

==Charity Work==

Delta Goodrem is a member of [[RADD]] ([[Recording Artists, Actors And Athletes Against Drunk Driving]]), a group of celebrities using their position to rally, and raise awareness of the risks of drink driving. She has recorded a message, which has aired on Australian radio, about the risks of drink driving. Goodrem also uses her experience with cancer to raise awareness for other young people affected by the disease, helping to launch a UK web site specifically aimed at young teenagers affected, in mid 2005.

Goodrem is a well-known ambassador for Research Australia's Thank You Day, which celebrates the country's health and medical researchers. She makes regular appearances at local charity events; on November 7, 2005 Goodrem received a Thank You Day Celebrity Advocacy Award "in recognition of her efforts in raising funds and awareness for Australian medical research and charities."

==''Born To Try''==

In [[December]] 2004, Goodrem announced she was planning to relocate to the [[United States]] in an attempt to break into the US market. In early 2005, Goodrem appeared on the North American [[soap opera]] ''[[North Shore (TV series)|North Shore]]''.

On [[June 28]], 2005 a new USA mix of Delta's hit "Lost Without You" was released to digital download stores, such as [[iTunes]], receiving early spins on Adult Contemporary radio stations across the United States. It was officially released to CHR/Pop stations on [[August 30]]. Delta also attended the 2005 American Music Awards, and won the award for Highest Selling Australian Artist at the World Music Awards.

Her USA album, which will be released in the winter of 2006 (delayed from October 2005 and January 2006), will be a hybrid of her first two albums, entitled ''[[Born To Try]]'', after her first UK single. The album will feature several tracks from each of her albums, including "Almost Here," "Mistaken Identity," "Not Me, Not I" and "Out Of The Blue," many being remixed and changed for the US audience. In addition, she has filmed new videos for both "Lost Without You" and "Born To Try", which will be the second USA single. The album will be available on both standard CD and also on [[DualDisc]] format, which will feature video footage, such as a specially recorded live acoustic set, featuring "Last Night On Earth" (a track written with [[Billy Mann]]), which does not otherwise appear on the album tracklist. She has also written an exclusive track for America entitled "Never Fades Away".

[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] reported that Delta was dissatisfied with the lack of airplay for her singles on U.S. radio stations, and opted to wait until [[Columbia Records]] publicized her more for a CD release.

==Beyond==

In a bid to break into the US market, Columbia lined up an impressive trail of promotion, all coinciding with the release of ''[[Born To Try]]''. Early performances given at the [[Today Show]], the World Music Awards, and Bloomingdale Dinner for Colonic Cancer Treatment (to predominantly American audiences) have been very well received. Goodrem even rated a special mention in ''[[Billboard magazine|Billboard]]'' magazine, with the writer calling her a "tigress of talent". She also appeared on the show, [[North Shore]], as a famous celebrity, performing album tracks, sparking interest.

==Trivia==

{{Trivia|date=June 2007}}

*Delta has been said to have an English accent, but linguistics experts state it as a "[[Australian English#Varieties of Australian English|Refined Australian]]" accent.

*[[Anastacia]] enters in the soundtrack with the song "[[Love Is A Crime]]". The song had a video but it was never released as a single, due to the singer's recently announced breast [[cancer]]. When [[Anastacia]] was shooting the video she had a 40°C(104°F) degree fever.

*Delta is a chocoholic, favouring Cadbury's Top Deck.

*''Chicago'' was to have been the next movie project for legendary stage and film [[choreographer]] and director [[Bob Fosse]], who directed and choreographed the original Broadway production. Although he died before the film was made, the influence of his distinctive jazz choreography style can be detected throughout the film. In particular, the parallels to ''[[Cabaret (film)|Cabaret]]'' are numerous and distinct. He is thanked in the movie's credits.

*Delta is extremely fond of her little girl dog, Bobbi, as last seen on Sunset Blvd in December, 2005.

*[[Chita Rivera]], who originated the role of Velma Kelly on Broadway in 1975, makes a cameo appearance as "Nicky."

*[[Catherine Zeta-Jones]] began her career in musicals, appearing in the lead role of ''[[42nd Street (musical)|42nd Street]]'' in [[London]]'s [[West End theatre|West End]] at the age of just seventeen.

*[[Britney Spears]] was considered for the role of Kitty, that later went to [[Lucy Liu]]. Britney Spears was suggested by the director, but due to heavy schedules Lucy Liu was hired instead.

*Four years before filming began, [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] announced in a number of interviews she would play Roxie opposite [[Liza Minnelli]] as Velma. This version was to be directed by [[Nicholas Hytner]]. It is unknown as to why Madonna pulled out.

*[[John Travolta]] was originally offered the role of Billy Flynn. Richard Gere played the role instead. It is the third time Gere has had success playing part that was first offered to Travolta, following ''[[American Gigolo]]'' and ''[[An Officer and a Gentleman]]''.

*[[Rosie O'Donnell]] was also considered for the role of Matron "Mama" Morton.

*A [[1942]] movie called ''Roxie Hart'' starred [[Ginger Rogers]] as Roxie and [[Adolphe Menjou]] as Billy Flynn. The movie followed essentially the same story line as ''Chicago''. The only singing or dancing was done by Rogers.

*[[Nicole Kidman]] turned down the part of "Roxie Hart" because she had already starred in the musical [[Moulin Rouge]], and she didn't want to star in two musicals in a row. She decided to star in [[The Hours (film)|The Hours]] instead.

*[[Hugh Jackman]], who is 19 years younger than Richard Gere, turned down the role of Billy Flynn, feeling that he couldn't handle it. He has stated several times that he regrets doing so.

==AwardsExternal links==

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2003:

*4 ARIA No.1 Awards

*7 ARIA Awards

*1 MTV Video Music Award

*1 Channel [V] Oz Arist Of The Year Award

2004:

*3 ARIA No.1 Awards

*1 ARIA Award

*1 World Music Award: Highest Selling Australian Artist

2005:

*3 ARIA No.1 Awards

*2 MTV Australia Video Music Awards

*The John Farnham Award

*1 World Music Award: Highest Selling Australian Artist

*[http://www.nybooks.com/articles/16152 New York Review of Books: Hilton Als' "Girls & Guns"]

==Discography==

*[http://www.miramax.com/chicago/ Miramax ''Chicago'' homepage]

===Albums===

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*[http://www.moviehole.net/news/20041130_4621.html Catherine Zeta-Jones interview]

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* "[[Innocent Eyes]]" - ([[2003]]) Australia #1 14x Platinum (Australian), UK #2 (x2 Platinum)

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* "[[Mistaken Identity (Delta Goodrem album)|Mistaken Identity]]" - ([[2004]]) Australia #1 5x Platinum, UK #25

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* "[[Born To Try]]" - ([[2006]]) USA Release Only

| before = ''[[A Beautiful Mind (film)|A Beautiful Mind]]

| after = ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (film)|The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]

===Singles===

| title = [[Academy Award for Best Picture]]

* "[[I Don't Care (Delta Goodrem song)| I Don't Care]]" - ([[2001]]) Australia #64

| years = 2002

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'''From "Innocent Eyes":'''

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* "Born To Try" - ([[2002]]) Australia #1 (Platinum x3) , UK #3, NZ #1, NETHERLANDS #19, IRE #13

title = [[Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy|Golden Globe: Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy]] |

* "[[Lost Without You]]" - ([[2003]]) Australia #1 (Platinum x2) , UK #4, NZ #1, SPAIN #10, SWE #37, GER #27, IRE #15

years = 2002 |

* "Innocent Eyes" - ([[2003]]) Australia #1 (Platinum) , UK #9, NZ #14

before = ''[[Moulin Rouge!]]'' |

* "[[Not Me, Not I]]" - ([[2003]]) Australia #1 (Platinum), UK #18, NZ #11

after = ''[[Lost in Translation (film)|Lost in Translation]]'' |

* "[[Predictable]]" - ([[2003]]) Australia #1 (Platinum x2), NZ #2

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'''From "Mistaken Identity":'''

* "[[Out of the Blue]]" - ([[2004]]) Australia #1 (Platinum), UK #9 , GRE #14, NZ #14, IRE #15

* "Mistaken Identity" - ([[2005]]) Australia #7 (Gold)

* "[[Almost Here]]" (duet with [[Brian McFadden]]) - ([[2005]]) Australia #1 (Platinum) , UK #3, IRE #1, DEN #2 , IND #19, NORWAY #3, SWEDEN #29, GER #32, AUSTRIA #34, CHINA #4

* "A Little Too Late" - ([[2005]]) Australia #13

* "Be Strong" - ([[2005]]) (Digital Release Only)

'''From ''Born To Try'':'''

* "[[Lost Without You]]" - US #18 (Adult Contemporary)

* "Born To Try" - US #202 (Adult Contemporary)

===Videos/DVDs===

* "Delta"/"Innocent Eyes" - ([[2003]]) Australia #1 (Platinum x12)

* "The [[Visualise Tour]]" - ([[November 14 2005]]) Australia #1 (Platinum x4)

===Miscellaneous Discography===

*"Do You Hear What I Hear?" featured on the "Spirit of Christmas" CD of 2002 - an Australian-made CD, in which proceeds go towards the [[Salvation Army]]

*"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" featured on the "Spirit of Christmas" CD of 2003

* "I Can Sing a Rainbow" - ([[2004]]), Advertisement Song for [http://www.australia.com/]Tourism Australia (Aired internationally in the USA, Europe, Hong Kong & Singapore; not commercially released)

* "Four Short Words" - ([[2005]]), A song recorded for the promotion of the soft drink, "[[Pepsi]] Cola"

==Filmography==

''Movies''

*"[[Hating Alison Ashley (film)|Hating Alison Ashley]]" - [[2005]] (#4 on the Australian Movie Charts)

''Television''

*"[[Neighbours]]" - Nina Tucker [[2002]]-[[2003]], [[2004]], [[2005]]

*"[[North Shore (TV Show)| North Shore]]" - Taylor Ward [[2004]]

==References==

*{{note|Single_Idontcare}} [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1206855/bio ''I Don't Care'' chart performance]

*{{note|Movie_Hating}} [http://www.smh.com.au/news/The-Tribal-Mind/The-Tribal-Mind/2005/04/04/1112489402984.html ''Hating Alison Ashley'' cinema performance]

==External links==

* [http://www.columbiarecords.com/deltagoodrem/ Official USA Delta Goodrem site]

* [http://www.ukbritney.biz/deltagoodrem/ Unofficial UK Delta Goodrem Fansite]]

* [http://ds.nobody-listened.org/ Defining Story: Delta Goodrem - Fansite & Graphics]

* [http://www.lyricsdir.com/delta-goodrem-lyrics.html Delta Goodrem Lyrics]

* [http://www.idris-c.com/DeltaGoodrem/ Delta Goodrem Source]

* [http://www.thephotoalbum.org The Photo Album - A Large Extensive Gallery of Delta Pictures]

* [http://www.deltagoodremfansite.com deltagoodremfansite.com - A Delta Goodrem Fansite]

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