Day: February 16, 2012
American Idol 11 – Las Vegas Performance Challenge – Recap and Videos
The American Idol 11 Top 60 head to Las Vegas where they will sing songs from the 50s. Once again, the hopefuls will have to sing in groups, but this time they will perform on Cirque du Soleil’s Viva ELVIS stage.
American Idol 11 – Las Vegas Preview (VIDEO)
Tonight, the American Idol 11 Top 60-ish heads to Las Vegas for another round of singing! The kids will once again perform in groups. This time, the selections will be songs of the 50s and early 60s.
Producer, Nigel Lythgoe says it will feature the kids singing in tight harmonies. And look! They get to wear really cool costumes too.
X Factor Audition Cities Announced, 5 Mil Prize, Hopefuls Can Have Management Contracts
X Factor announces their open auditions. Open calls begin March 14 in Kansas City, MO and Austin TX March 14, San Francisco April 20, and Greensboro NC May 1. Online auditions begin March 1, and My Studio auditions begin March 1. See schedule below.
Also: The 5 million dollar prize is back (Ugh). The bottom age limit is still 12.
And this is interesting: Artists with Pre-existing Management Contracts Can Now Audition. Hm. Of course a hopeful has to be management and record contract free to audition for Idol.