Susan Boyle faces final hurdle in dreamlike rise (AP)

The Scottish songbird with the frizzed-out hair doesn't look like a star — she's chubby, with plain features, and no thousand-watt show biz smile. But her golden voice has made her the overwhelming favorite in Saturday's Britain's Got Talent finals, expected to draw millions of viewers in Britain, where it's broadcast live, and tens of millions throughout the world, with the help of YouTube and other online sites.

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If she can prevail over nine competitors, the overnight singing sensation from a hardscrabble village in Scotland would pocket 100,000 pounds ($159,000) and an invitation to perform at a Royal Variety Show in front of Queen Elizabeth II. With her high-profile fans — including actress Demi Moore, expected to jet in for the finals — and an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show, Boyle has far overshadowed the other contestants. But she still must excel Saturday night, and hope that none of her rivals generate enough magic to win over the frequently fickle British public.

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