Billy Hufsey, Popular Star of VH1's Hit Reality Show "Confessions of a Teen Idol," is Going for Adds on Adult Mainstream Radio February 16 with "Better Man," the Lead Single from His Upcoming Album 'Confessions'.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- With 1,800 fans and 90,000 views and counting on the VH1 Friends website (www.famousvh1friends.com), former 80s heartthrob Billy Hufsey Billy Hufsey (born December 8, 1958 in Brook Park, Ohio) is an American actor. Hufsey emerged as a minor television singing sensation in the mid-1980s, playing the role of Christopher on the syndicated drama Fame. is by far the most popular star of the network's new hit reality series "Confessions Of A Teen Idol ? Who are "teen idols?" Teen idols are usually actors or pop singers, but some sports figures have had an appeal to teenagers. The term encapsulates both some of the greatest performers of all time and some of the most inconsequential. ." Those fans, along with millions more who tune in every Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. to see his latest adventures, are waiting eagerly for February 16, when "Better Man," the inspirational first single from Hufsey's upcoming debut album Confessions, hits Adult AC Mainstream Radio stations across the country. Hufsey, who became a major heartthrob in the 80s as Christopher on TV's "Fame" and who wowed screaming teen girls as Emilio on "Days of Our Lives" into the early 90s, then concertized around the world--including drawing 75,000 people in Israel--is also set to sing "Better Man" in one of the episodes of the show. VH1 also approached Hufsey about making a video for "Better Man," which will begin filming soon. He expects it to run on the network and be in rotation on VH1.com. He will also be the star of the new independent pilot called "What's Your Point?," portraying a right-wing talk show host; filming is set to begin shortly. "Confessions Of A Teen Idol" invites seven teen idols from the 80s and 90s to live together and reflect on the highs and lows of "heartthrobbery." Joining Hufsey in the camaraderie-filled digs are Jamie Walters ("Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , 90210"), Adrian Zmed ("Grease 2," "T.J. Hooker"), Christopher Atkins Christopher Atkins (born Christopher Atkins Bomann[1] on February 21, 1961) is a Golden Globe-nominated American actor and was a teen idol. Biography Early life Atkins was born in Rye, New York to Donald Bomann and Bitsy Nebauer. ("The Blue Lagoon"), Eric Nies Eric Nies (born May 23, 1971 in Ocean Township, New Jersey), is a former male fashion model whose reality television appearances made him a celebrity. Nies is single, and currently resides in New York City. ("The Real World") and "Baywatch"'s David Chokachi and Jeremy Jackson. After receiving mentoring from a life coach and in their face industry experts (including stylists)--each one will decide whether to attempt a career comeback or to pursue another career path. On one of the memorable episodes, Hufsey won the contest for one of them to get the contract for Aussie Shampoo from Procter & Gamble. After several years away from Hollywood, Hufsey re-launched his career last year with an appearance in the film "Crazy Girls" and the pilot for a series called "Son of a Gun." |
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