THE FIRST STEP ON THE LONG ROAD TO FAME.Byline: Fred Shuster Staff Writer If you're planning to join the line at the Rose Bowl today for ``American Idol'' auditions, you're probably already way off key. While the singing officially begins early Sunday, thousands of amateur performers have been waiting at the Pasadena football stadium since Friday for their shot at the top-rated TV talent contest. Some 10,000 to 15,000 ``Idol'' hopefuls are expected to be there once the open audition starts. Last November's cattle call cattle call n. Informal An audition in which a large number of often inexperienced actors or performers try out. at the stadium attracted about 10,000 young singers, of which nine faced the Fox-TV cameras during the show's second season. After first-draft auditions in four other cities over the next six weeks and a long process of eliminations, the vast number of potential idols will be whittled down to just one golden voice at season's end Season's End are a British band based in Hampshire. They describe themselves as playing Progressive symphonic metal[1], although they are often tagged as a gothic metal band by reviewers and reference sources[2][3]. next year with the help of viewer votes and a panel of celebrity judges. ``I honestly believe if you saw half a million people, you'd still only get 10 that are good,'' Simon Cowell Simon Cowell (born 7 October, 1959) is a British artist and repertoire ("A&R") executive for Sony BMG in the United Kingdom and a television producer, more commonly known as a judge on television programmes such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, American Idol , the series' resident Dr. Evil, said earlier this year. ``For a lot of (contestants), it's a suspension of belief. Your family and friends say you're pretty good - and we're here to stop you. I just don't think there are very many talented people out there. Most people just aren't very good.'' ``American Idol American Idol is an annual American televised singing competition, which began its first season on June 11, 2002. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the British reality program Pop Idol. ,'' nominated for five Emmy Awards and voted best program of the year by the Television Critics Association The Television Critics Association (or TCA) is a group of approximately 200 United States and Canadian journalists and columnists who cover television programming. They meet in the Los Angeles area twice a year, in January and July, in conferences known as Winter and Summer , drew 38 million viewers in May to see Ruben Studdard Christopher Ruben Studdard (born September 12, 1978) is an American pop/R&B/gospel singer who rose to fame as winner of the second season of the American Idol television program. crowned winner over runner-up Clay Aiken Clay Aiken (born Clayton Holmes Grissom on November 30, 1978) is an American pop singer who began his rise to fame on the second season of the television program American Idol in 2003. . The third season is set to begin in January with the familiar cast - host Ryan Seacrest Ryan Seacrest (born December 24, 1974) is an American radio and television personality. Seacrest is also a former children's game show host, who gained prominence as the host of the reality television amateur-search series American Idol. and judges Paula Abdul Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American multi-platinum selling Grammy Award-winning singer, dancer, television personality, jewelry designer, and Emmy Award-winning choreographer. , Randy Jackson This article is about the American Idol judge. For the former member of The Jacksons, see Randy Jackson (musician). For other uses, see Randy Jackson (disambiguation). Randall Darius Jackson and Cowell. Those who imagine they have a shot at being plucked out of the crowd Sunday are advised that merely arriving at the venue doesn't guarantee an audition. But aspiring stars might find a sympathetic ear among the preening wannabes Wannabes is an online interactive soap and game created for the BBC by Illumna Digital. Wannabes follows on from Jamie Kane, the BBC's previous foray into online interactive drama. The show/game consists of 14 10 minute episodes released twice a week. running to restrooms for last-minute tryouts before the mirror. Based on a British TV amateur talent series, ``American Idol'' reworked the formerly dormant ``Star Search'' format last summer, capturing a young audience fascinated by the you-be-the-judge element and Cowell's nasty comments. The first season culminated in about 23 million viewers glued to the screen to see Kelly Clarkson crowned the winner. ``I think it kind of appeals to that part of everyone that likes to see the underdog succeed,'' said Ray Richmond, a critic and columnist at the Hollywood Reporter, adding, ``We also like to see people screw up.'' As a result of their ``Idol'' exposure and subsequent record deals, Studdard, Aiken, Clarkson and 2002 runner-up Justin Guarini have had chart hits. Clarkson and Guarini starred in a movie this summer. Cowell landed a $2 million book deal. Seacrest is currently hosting spinoff ``American Juniors,'' also on Fox (Cowell drops by for a cameo Tuesday). And a national road show titled ``American Idols Live!'' - starring last season's finalists - is coming to an arena near you this summer. Rolling Stone dubbed it the ``karaoke death squad.'' Staff writer Jamie McClintock contributed to this article. Fred Shuster, (818) 713-3676 fred.shuster(at)dailynews.com AMERICAN IDOL OPEN AUDITION Where: Rose Bowl, Gate A, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. When: 8 a.m. Sunday. Info: Arriving at the venue does not guarantee audition. Only those auditioning will be admitted. Two forms of photo ID required. One family member or friend will be allowed into stadium with each hopeful. See idolonfox.com for more details. CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1) Kelly Clarkson (2) Ruben Studdard (3 -- 4) Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, left, during a scene of ``From Justin to Kelly'' that hit theaters this year. Above, Christ Mills, 23, of Portland, Ore., carries around his 12-string Guild while waiting to audition for ``American Idol'' at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Friday. Mills plans to sing ``One Tin Soldier'' during today's auditions. Sarah Reingewirtz/Staff Photographer (5) Donnie Williams, 20, of Livermore sings acapella for E! Entertainment Television while waiting to audition for ``American Idol'' at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Friday. Box: AMERICAN IDOL OPEN AUDITION (see text) |
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