What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pop Idol segue highly praised (9)" mean?

The definition is "praised". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IDOL + SEGUE = EULOGISED; definition: "praised" The answer is EULOGISED.

Pop Idol segue highly praised (9)

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