Modern Talking - Tv Makes The Superstar (video) ✦

At the time of release, Dieter Bohlen had recently joined the jury for Deutschland sucht den Superstar (the German version of Idol ), making the song a direct commentary on the reality TV phenomenon he was personally helping to lead. Production Credits Modern Talking – TV Makes the Superstar Lyrics - Genius

The lead and only single from their final studio album, Universe . Modern Talking - TV Makes The Superstar (Video)

It was the most successful single from the duo's second era (1998–2003), reaching the top of various charts in Europe. The Music Video At the time of release, Dieter Bohlen had

The song and video critique the superficial nature of fame and how television can both "make" and "break" a superstar. The Music Video The song and video critique

Features the duo— Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen —performing in a futuristic, high-tech studio environment filled with digital screens and neon lights.

Directed by , the video is a high-energy production that reflects the early 2000s aesthetic and the song's lyrical themes.