If you think you've got what it takes to perform live in front of millions of viewers and be judged on national TV, you no longer have to leave the comfort of your own home to get the opportunity: “American Idol” is now accepting online auditions.“In celebration of ‘American Idol’s 10th anniversary season, the No. 1 show on television is offering aspiring singers an additional opportunity to have their voices heard,” Fox said on the show's website.
Starting September 15, “Idol” is accepting video auditions on MySpace from singers between the ages of 15 and 28. You have to sing acappella from an approved list of songs, and you only have a mere 40 seconds to blow the judges’ minds. Submissions will be judged pretty similarly to live auditions (does this mean we'll get to see the judges' "wtf" faces as they watch them at the start of next season?), and "a select number" will get to advance to the next round in Los Angeles.
“Idol” will be accepting video auditions until October 6, 2010.
This isn’t a terribly surprising turn of events, judging from the success other young singers have had by showcasing their talents on the Web. There’s that very obvious example, Justin Bieber, as well as Greyson Chance, whose video depicting his rendition of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" landed him a record deal with Ellen DeGeneres.
After weeks of speculation about who would replace Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi, the show will announce the new judges Sept. 22 at an event hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler previously said he will “probably” be sitting at the judges’ table, while sources say J-Lo sealed a $12 million deal.
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