The X Factor...Simon Cowell auditions in Newark, Seattle & Dallas! Catch a rising star!

 



Cowell's virile hairy factor!

In a recent e-mail, Simon Cowell - the former American Idol Judge - posed a pointed question.

Do you - or a friend or a family member - have what it takes to become a global superstar?

Uh-huh!

The feisty Brit - known for his caustic wit - is out to rustle up a bevy of unknown singing sensations to showcase on his upcoming variety entertainment show.

The X Factor!

Cowell is launching the project - a version of which is fairing well in the ratings on the boob tube in jolly old England - in the fall on Fox TV.

X Factor - which Cowell describes as a "make-it-or-break-it" vocal competition - is different than the current fodder proliferating on the airwaves (such as American Idol and Dancing with the Stars) because there are no restrictions.

Solo singers, vocal groups - and anyone over the age of 12 - have the chance to win a $5 million recording deal with Sony Music.

You got it!

There's no "upper age" limit!

Performers - who are under the impression that they have what it takes to make it big in show-biz - are encouraged to audition for the Judges.

Although try-outs have already commenced in a couple of major cities around the country, there are three open calls in April (one in May) that performers may attend in Newark, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.

Now is your chance!

Who knows, you may just walk away with a $5 million recording contract, eh?

STEP-BY-STEP AUDITION INFO

REGISTER

Registration consists of a two-part process.

FIRST

Contestants must collect their wristband the day before the audition.

The lines may be long, so plan accordingly, and be patient!

If friends and family tag along for support, they are required to register as well.

SECOND

Contestants are advised to arrive at the audition hall before 8 AM on the audition date.

Because there may be a long wait, contestants are advised to dress weather appropriate and pack snacks and drinks (to prevent starvation!).

Identification

All attendees (and their families and friends) must present recognized Government-issued ID.

Audition Locations

Prudential Center
Newark, NJ

April 13th
(Tuesday)
 April 14th
(Wednesday)

Key Arena
Seattle, WA

April 19th
(Tuesday)
 April 20th
(Wednesday)

Sears Center Arena
Chicago, IL

April 26th
(Tuesday)
April 27th
(Wednesday)

Dallas Convention Center
Dallas, TX

May 25th
(Wednesday)
May 26th
(Thursday)

Audition Tips

PICK YOUR SONGS

Contestants are advised to select a verse and chorus from 3 songs which they are expected to sing without back-up sheet music.
It is suggested that potential candidates pick songs that show-off their personal talents and that are capable of highlighting their individual style.

DRESS TO IMPRESS

Look the part - which means - projecting a style that underscores star quality.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Contestants are required to be U.S. citizens.

A parent or legal guardian must accompany performers under the age of 18.

ID is required for minors.

School ID or a yearbook page with a matching birth certificate are acceptable.

Information

http://www.fox.com/thexfactor

Toll free

855 345 5678

Break a leg, eh?

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American Idol a blur now!

Charlie Sheen...jumps ship to Fox! Jimmy Kimmel good kisser!

 

 



Door still open?

Charlie Sheen (winning!) trotted out onto the stage of  a live! talk show last night and planted a big sloppy kiss on Jimmy Kimmel's mouth!

"Moist lips," Charlie grinned, as the audience beneath the footlights roared in approval!

If anyone knows anything about "moist lips", it's certainly the wild & woolly diminutive actor sweeping the Nation with his manic  (pathetic & desperate?) brand of humor!

And, Sheen was not without gifts, either.

Talk about swag!

The drug-addled superstar reached into his grab-bag of goodies and proceeded to plunk down a nifty coffee mug with the lovable image of a fox etched on its face.

Avid fans ecstatically cheered the "tiger blood" one on, also, as he tossed a bevy of t-shirts in their midst with some of his latest slogans (true gems) emblazoned on the front.

"Duh!"

"Winning!"

Though one should never look a gift horse in the mouth, the spontaneous moment begged the question.

Are the rumors true?

Tabloid gossips have been all a-buzz with the scuttlebutt that Sheen has signed on with the Fox network.

Well, the brass over there are no strangers to controversy, so go figure!

News at 11!

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Charlie plays the perfect foil!

Glee...racy scenes with nudity cause uproar! Parental guidance?



An uproar erupted this past week when racy images - featuring naked nubile young flesh and binge-drinking - spewed out over the broadcast airwaves in a promo promoting an upcoming episode of the popular night-time hit GLEE.

Has the ground-breaking bill-of-fare gone too far in its bid to snare ratings during the family hour?

Tune in tonight - and take a gander at the smutty material that may be corrupting the youth of today - according to a posse of critics.

Parental guidance suggested!

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Nudity required!

American Idol...ratings down with 18-49 age demographic! Fox nonplussed!

Jennifer Lopez unable to lure viewers!

The critics must be howling today.

Or, rubbing their hands with glee, quipping righteously:

"I told 'ya so!"

In spite of a full-blown promo for the season opener - Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Ryan Seacrest appeared on Jay Leno's Late Night talk show this past week to smooze about the upcoming season's dynamic bill-of-fare, for instance - the ratings were a no-show in many respects.

On the heels of the exit of the Bitchy Brit - Simon Cowell - "American Idol" (TV's No. 1 show) finally got a kick in the teeth from their once-loyal fan base in an all-important demographic around the country.

Uh-huh!

According to the Nielsen Company, Wednesday's viewers tapped out at a mere 26.1 million viewers.

The numbers reflect a downward spiral of thirteen percent for the Karoke-style contest which faired well right up until its near death knell when the Fox prime-time winner suffered a bit of a shake-up in personnel and morale on the airwaves and in the trashy tabloids at the supermarket check-out stand. last year.

But, even still, Fox is not one to cry the blues.

With a stiff upper lip, top brass at the alternative Network asserted this morning (to save face?) that the loss in numbers was in line with projections.

At least one performer is smiling.

Paula Abdul, how was your day?

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Abdul & Cowell chemistry a ratings-getter?

Dancing with Stars...Bristol Palin scandal! Fans irate over ballot-stuffing!

 

In recent weeks, in spite of less-than-stellar dance routines, Bristol Palin has managed to finesse her way to the top of the "Dancing with the Stars" hopeful heap much to the chagrin of  hateful detractors sharpening their daggers on the sidelines.

What accounts for this remarkable phenomenon?

Tea Party Republicans have allegedly hurt the integrity of the ballot-box at the ABC website - by casting excessive double (and maybe triple votes) on her behalf - according to angry viewers who are livid at the prospect of the tarted-up little tramp winning the coveted glitter ball.

Indeed!

On a couple of occasions when I tuned in to catch the top-rated glitzy entertainment bill-of-fare - I couldn't help but notice that the plump homely-looking contestant - with no star quality to speak of - was a mediocre dancer at best!.

Is dirty politics at the crux of it?

There outta be a law.

News at 11!

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Bristol & Levi in happier days!