ARIA Music Charts (Top 10 Singles & Albums in Australia): Gotye feat. Kimbra continues to take the #1 spot on the single charts, Gotye takes #1 on the album charts (August 29, 2011)

The following are the top 10 songs in Australia from the Aria Top 50 Singles Charts:

NOTE: Gotye feat. Kimbra takes #1, Maroon 5 at #2 and Jason Derulo takes the #3 spot.

1. Gotye feat. Kimbra – Somebody that I used to Know
2. Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera – Moves Like Jagger
3. Jason Derulo – It Girl
4. Adele – Someone Like You
5. Jessica Mauboy – Inescapable
6. Adele – Rolling in the Deep
7. Nicki Minaj – Super Bass
8. Calvin Harris Feat. Kelis – Bounce
9. Pitbull feat. Marc Anthony – Rain Over Me
10. David Guetta feat. Sia – Titanium

The following are the top 10 albums in Australia from the Aria Top 50 Albums Chart:

NOTE: Gotye takes the #1 spot, Adele takes the #2 spot, Jack Vidgen at #3.

1. Gotye – Making Mirrors
2. Adele – 21
3. Jack Vidgen – Yes I Am
4. Josh Pyke – Only Sparrows
5. Adele – 19
6. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Watch the Throne
7. LMFAO – Sorry for Party Rocking
8. Lady Gaga – Born This Way
9. Boy & Bear – Moonfire
10. Eskimo Joe – Ghosts of the Past

 

CHILLER ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE U.S. BROADCAST RIGHTS TO INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSIONS OF FEAR FACTOR

Never Before Seen Episodes From the U.K., Australia and South Africa to Air on Chiller Beginning October 1, 2011

NEW YORK – August 31, 2011 – Chiller has acquired the exclusive U.S. television broadcast rights to all English language versions of Fear Factor, it was announced today by Thomas Vitale, Executive Vice President of Programming and Original Movies, Syfy and Chiller. Chiller, which already has repeat broadcast rights to the American version of the show, acquired the international editions from Endemol Worldwide Distribution and now holds U.S. exclusive rights to all currently existing English language versions and episodes of the hit series for the next 3 years. The South African (43 episodes), U.K. (26 episodes) and Australian (7 episodes) versions of the series will begin airing on October 1, 2011.

Fear Factor is a chill-inducing reality competition show, where contestants are pitted against each other in a variety of hair-raising challenges and stunts to win a grand prize. Re-broadcasts of the American version of Fear Factor premiered on Chiller on July 24, 2010, and reached over 3 million unduplicated viewers in its first month. The series has become Chiller’s highest rated series to-date, averaging 73,000 Adults18-49 and 86,000 Adults 25-54 in prime.

About Endemol
Endemol is a global leader in entertainment programming and the largest independent television production company in the world.

Endemol was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It comprises a global network of over 80 companies in 31 countries.

Each year the company produces more than 10,000 hours of programming and partners with over 300 broadcasters and licensees worldwide. Endemol is also one of the largest independent distributors of formats and finished programming in the world, with a growing library of over 2,300 formats and more than 24,000 hours of content across genres, including entertainment, reality TV, game shows, comedy, drama, docu-dramas, animation, features and feature films.

Endemol’s credits include international blockbusters such as Big Brother, Deal or No Deal, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, 1 vs. 100, Star Academy, Wipeout and The Money Drop. Its growing drama portfolio includes Hot in Cleveland, Hell on Wheels, Home and Away, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Rush and Nini.

Endemol has a growing Sports business, including live coverage, channel management; entertainment programming, documentaries, films and live events.

Endemol is owned by Goldman Sachs, Mediacinco and Cyrte, which acquired the company in May 2007.

Chiller is the only cable channel devoted to delivering viewers round-the-clock scares. Chiller’s eclectic slate of adrenaline-fueled, soul-stirring entertainment includes a broad offering of films, including feature-length premieres every Friday, international programming (Afterlife, Apparitions), documentary and reality shows (Fear Factor), anthology series (Masters of Horror) and some of the most thought-provoking and suspenseful series ever on television (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Twilight Zone, Tales from the Darkside, Outer Limits). Chiller is currently available in over 40 million homes. To learn more, visit: www.chillertv.com. Chiller. Scary Good.

 

ABC ANNOUNCES THE CELEBRITY AND PROFESSIONAL PAIRINGS FOR SEASON 13 OF “DANCING WITH THE STARS,” PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 19 ON ABC

The season 13 star-studded cast and their professional partners get ready to break in their dancing shoes on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” for the long awaited two-hour Season Premiere, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

In alphabetical order, with their professional partners, the 12 stars making their dancing debut are:

* RON ARTEST, NBA champion, partners with last season’s Troupe member PETA MURGATROYD, who makes her “Dancing with the Stars” debut as a professional partner this season.

* DAVID ARQUETTE, actor and producer, joins two-time champion KYM JOHNSON, who returns for her 10th season.

* CHAZ BONO, author and activist, teams up with LACEY SCHWIMMER, who is back for her 5th season.

* ELISABETTA CANALIS, model and actress, partners with VAL CHMERKOVSKIY, who makes his “Dancing with the Stars” debut as a professional partner this season.

* KRISTEN CAVALLARI, TV star, teams with two-time champ MARK BALLAS, who returns for his 9th season.

* NANCY GRACE, TV host and journalist, joins last season’s Troupe member TRISTAN MACMANUS, who makes his “Dancing with the Stars” debut as a professional partner this season.

* ROBERT KARDASHIAN, reality star, partners with two-time champ CHERYL BURKE, who is back for her 12th season.

* CARSON KRESSLEY, television star and style guru, partners with ANNA TREBUNSKAYA, who returns for her 8th season.

* RICKI LAKE, talk show host and actress, joins three-time champ DEREK HOUGH, who returns for his 8th season.

* J.R. MARTINEZ, veteran and actor, teams with KARINA SMIRNOFF, who returns for her 9th season.

* CHYNNA PHILLIPS, singer, joins TONY DOVOLANI, who is back for his 12th season.

* HOPE SOLO, World Cup star, teams with MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY, who returns for his 11th season.

All 12 couples will dance for the first time on live national television on MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 19 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), with couples either performing the Viennese Waltz or the Cha Cha. The couple with the lowest combined judges’ scores and public votes for their performance will be sent home the following night, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars the Results.”

Hosted by Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke (“Dancing with the Stars” Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

Viewers may cast their votes for their favorite teams via phone on Monday night during and up to 30 minutes after the “Dancing with the Stars” performance shows. AT&T customers may also text message their votes by texting the word “VOTE” and entering the number that corresponds to the team they want to support (message and data rates may apply). AT&T will also offer customers exclusive mobile video footage of weekly backstage highlights to keep fans connected to some of their favorite couples all season long. Viewers may also vote online at www.abc.com starting from the opening of each episode on the East Coast with voting closing at 8:00 a.m. PT/11:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday mornings.

“Dancing with the Stars” is the U.S. version of the international smash hit series, “Strictly Come Dancing.” This version is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Conrad Green serves as executive producer and Ashley Edens-Shaffer and Joe Sungkur are co-executive producers. Alex Rudzinski directs. “Dancing with the Stars” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

About BBC Worldwide Productions:
BBC Worldwide Productions, led by Jane Tranter, is based in Los Angeles and develops and produces scripted and non-scripted projects for U.S. cable and broadcast networks, as well as digital platforms. The production company is responsible for the smash hit Dancing with the Stars (ABC), Top Gear (HISTORY), What Not to Wear (TLC) and Torchwood: Miracle Day (Starz). BBC Worldwide Productions sits within one of six core businesses that form BBC Worldwide, the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

 

T.I. released from prison

T.I. has been released from prison!

The rap star served 10-months in prison for violating his parole on a gun conviction.

T.I. (Clifford Harris) tweeted the following, “Feels great to be back where I belong…Back in the arms of those who need me the most.  The storm is over & da sun back out. IT’S OUR TIME TO SHINE SHAWTY!!!!! Welcome to the beginning of our Happy Ending!!!!”

 

Powerplus for Nintendo 3DS at Amazon

Powerplus Doubles Nintendo™ 3DS Play Time with Additional 1800 mAH Battery Power

Newport Beach, CA – (*Media samples available upon request) Hyperkin, a recognized and trusted brand of video game peripherals, has announced that it’s the 3DS Powerplus is now available for purchase at Amazon.com.

The Powerplus is designed to provide extra battery life for the Nintendo 3DS handheld video game system. Providing an 1800 mHA battery, the 3DS Powerplus more than doubles the playing time of the 3DS.

The 3DS Powerplus is a lightweight, sleek 1/4” design that slides onto the back of the 3DS while allowing full access to all of the systems original functions such as the cartridge port, stylus, SD card and all the control buttons. It also provides an excellent grip and includes a battery LED indicator.

“We are thrilled that gamers can have immediate access to the Powerplus through Amazon,” stated Leo Saleh, Hyperkin’s National Sales Director. “The 3DS Powerplus is a great way to charge your 3DS for marathon gaming. It doubles the battery life and it’s incredibly comfortable to use.”
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Available at Amazon.com
1800 mHA
Sleek, 1/4″ Design
Lightweight (2.2 Ounces)
Battery LED Indicator
Full Access to All 3DS Functions
Improved Grip
Retail Price: $19.99
About Hyperkin
Since its launch in 2009 Hyperkin has been quickly become a widely recognized and trusted brand of video game peripherals. Hyperkin is constantly searching for new product ideas, emerging technologies and innovative ways to enhance the video game experience. Hyperkin believes that its most important asset is its business partners and is dedicated to developing long and successful relationships with each client. The company’s executive office is located in Newport Beach, CA.

 

EMMY-AWARD WINNER MARISKA HARGITAY, STAR OF NBC’S “LAW AND ORDER: SVU,” TO VOICE “CHILDREN OF 9/11″ SPECIAL

AIRS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5^TH AT 10 PM ET ON NBC

NEW YORK, NY – August 31, 2011 – On September 11, 2001, over 3000 children lost a father or a mother. They come from many different walks of life, but are united by a terrifying shared experience. On Monday, September 5^that 10 pm ET, NBC will present “Children of 9/11,” a riveting special which gives a voice to the young people directly affected by this terrible event. Emmy Award winning actress and star of NBC’s “Law and Order: SVU,” Mariska Hargitay, will be the voice of this special. The special follows a year in the lives of some of these children, watching them overcome the loss and turn their lives around by achieving ambitions that would make their parents proud.

For the first time, this special gives a voice to the young people directly affected by 9/11. A bitter twist of fate has indelibly linked their childhood to the worst terrorist attack of modern times. As the film interweaves their stories, home movie footage creates intimate portraits of the families, both before and after the event. Powerful interviews reveal the tough and inspiring personal journeys that the children have taken.

The special follows a year in the lives of 11 children from six families across America, including Thea Trinidad, who at 10 years old couldn’t understand why her father was calling to say goodbye. Caitlin Langone, 22, was in school when a teacher told her that a plane had hit the World Trade Center. Her father, a police officer and volunteer fire-fighter in Queens was caught up in the horror as he and his brother helped in the rescue. Rodney Ratchford, 21, lost his mother, an IT specialist in the United States Navy when the Pentagon was attacked. Tommy Strada, 17, whose father was a partner at Cantor Fitzgerald, still finds it hard to cope and identify with friends. His younger brother, Justin, was just four days old when his father died. Farquad Chowdhury was the first child born to a 9/11 victim. His father was a waiter at Windows on the World and his mother gave birth to him two days later. Halley, Madison and Anna Clare Burnett’s father Tom was one of the brave men who fought the hijackers on board United flight 93. His daughters describe him as a role-model and continue to celebrate his heroism.

Hargitay has earned eight consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama for her role as Olivia Benson on “Law and Order: SVU,” with a win in 2006. She also received the 2005 Golden Globe Award and another Golden Globe nomination in 2009, six SAG Award nominations, and two Gracie Allen Awards for American Women in Radio and Television.

Inspired by her role on “Law & Order: SVU,” Hargitay created the Joyful Heart Foundation, whose mission is to heal, educate, and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, and to shed light into the darkness surrounding these issues. With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Hawaii, JHF offers healing, wellness and empowerment programs for survivors of abuse and the professionals who care for them. “Joyful Heart is about the courage to heal, and all of our programming is dedicated to honoring that brave decision,” says Hargitay.

Through Joyful Heart, Hargitay has used her voice to bring attention, funding, and new legislation to critical issues facing sexual and family violence survivors, working with the medical community, the criminal justice system and law enforcement. Last year, she testified before Congress to urge lawmakers to address the backlog of untested rape kits in the US, and recently launched

 

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Coming Exclusively to PSN October 2011

Ratloop Asia Expands the Rocketbirds IP with Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, Coming Exclusively to PlayStation®Network this October

 Step into the Clawed Feet of the Rebel Badass Hardboiled Chicken and Take Down the Totalitarian Penguin Regime with Shotguns, Grenades and Jetpacks, Oh My!

Los Angeles, CA – August 31, 2011 – Ratloop Asia, an independent publisher and developer of high quality, innovative games for the hardcore audience, today announced that its cinematic platform adventure game, Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, the second installment in the critically acclaimed Rocketbirds franchise, is coming exclusively to PlayStation®Network this October.

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken builds upon the browser-based game Rocketbirds: Revolution! and expands the Rocketbirds universe with new characters, missions, puzzles, exclusive music videos, retro cut scenes and more. Set in Albatropolis, a land full of birds taken over by a totalitarian penguin regime, Hardboiled Chicken, the original Coq of War, must assassinate the evil penguin leader Putzki.  His mission will unlock the secrets to his mysterious, hard boiled past and uncover the real enemies of Albatropolis.  In single-player mode, take on the role of Hardboiled Chicken and destroy your enemies with a slew of weapons you collect and unlock in each chapter. Master fowl play in the co-op campaign as a pair of Budgie commandos on a mission to save the general’s daughter.  Many lives will be destroyed, countless penguins will die, and an astonishing past will be unveiled through a series of unlockable cut scenes and videos.

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Features Include:

15 Chapters in Solo Campaign – Assume the role of Hardboiled Chicken, kick a$$, kill penguins and take names on a mission to assassinate the evil penguin leader.
10 Chapters in Co-Op Campaign – Select a pair from the dirty half-dozen Budgie commando characters and set out on a mission to save the general’s daughter.
Puzzles: Your birdie-brain must think quickly to use your environment and solve a variety of puzzles to move on to each level.
Stereoscopic 3D: Fantastic, non-dizzying Stereoscopic 3D support, running at 60fps/720p enhance the visuals wherever available.
Mini-stories: The plot thickens as you unlock cut-scenes and music videos at each level that uncover the truth about the totalitarian regime and Hardboiled’s mysterious past.
Weapons: Kill penguins with a cache of guns you’ll find along the way from pistols, shotguns and Uzis to MP5s, M60s and AK-47s.  Bring down the regime with grenades and other explosives.  Unlock the ultimate weapon – Brain Bugs!

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chickenwill infiltrate PlayStation®Network this October! Pricing and launch date will be revealed at a later date.

 

Victorious: Season One, Volume Two on DVD 11/1!

BRAND-NEW TWO-DISC SET INCLUDES THE LAST NINE EPISODES OF THE FIRST SEASON OF NICKELODEON’S HIT SERIES VICTORIOUS

VICTORIOUS: SEASON ONE, VOLUME TWO

2-Disc DVD Available on November 1, 2011

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Aug. 31, 2011 – Hit the stage with Tori Vega and the students at Hollywood Arts High School in Victorious: Season One, Volume Two.  The all-new two-disc set includes the last nine episodes of the series’ first season, including the hour-long special “Freak the Freak Out” and the hit TV event “iParty with Victorious,” which is included on the special features disc.  Guest stars include Perez Hilton in “Wi-Fi in the Sky” and as well as Kenan Thompson and the cast of iCarly in the star-studded crossover special, “iParty with Victorious.”  Plus, go behind-the-scenes for the making of the “iParty with Victorious” musical mash-up performance and the music video for Victorious star Victoria Justice’s single, “Best Friend’s Brother.”  Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Victorious: Season One, Volume Two hits shelves on November 1, 2011, for the suggested retail price of $19.99.

Victorious is created and executive-produced by Dan Schneider, who also created other Nickelodeon hits like iCarly, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, The Amanda Show and Kenan and Kel.  The show follows teenager Tori Vega (Victoria Justice) who attends the prestigious performing arts high school, Hollywood Arts.  From her first day at the school, however, Tori feels out of place among the amazingly talented students, especially mean diva Jade (Elizabeth Gillies, Broadway’s 13).  But with the help of her older sister Trina (Daniella Monet, A Fairly Odd Movie, Nancy Drew) and new friends including the musically gifted Andre (Leon Thomas III, August Rush, Broadway’s The Lion King, iCarly), brooding bad boy Beck (Avan Jogia, Spectacular!), eccentric Cat (Ariana Grande, Broadway’s 13) and lovable but psychologically scrambled ventriloquist Robbie (Matthew Bennett) – Tori realizes that she was born to perform and that entertaining people not only makes her happy but may change her life.  The series, a co-production with Sony Music, features original songs performed by Justice and the ensemble cast.  Since its launch last April, Victorious has been the number-one program in its timeslot on all TV with kids 6-11, tweens 9-14, and teens 12-17, reaching 14.4 million kids, 15.1 million tweens, and 11.4 million teens each quarter.

Victorious: Season One, Volume Two Episode Synopses:

Disc 1:
The Diddly-Bops
Sikowitz recruits the gang to form a band for a friend’s party.  When a leaked video of the group’s performance becomes popular, Andre struggles to be taken seriously as a musician.

Cat’s New Boyfriend
When Tori finds out that Cat is dating her ex-boyfriend, her jealousy threatens to ruin their relationship.  Meanwhile, Trina uses fish to make everyone’s feet super smooth, but at what cost?

Sleepover at Sikowitz’s
Sikowitz invites the gang to have a sleepover at his house in order to teach them a lesson in method acting.

The Wood
The gang is excited to hear that they’ll be the stars of a new reality show being filmed at Hollywood Arts.  Meanwhile, Trina and Robbie are forced to work at The Grub Truck after injuring Festus.

The Great Ping Pong Scam
Tori discovers her friends have been secretly going to a fancy restaurant instead of playing in an annual ping pong tournament.

Disc 2:
Wok Star
Tori agrees to help Jade find a theater to perform a play Jade wrote.  But when the sponsor demands changes that will ruin Jade’s play, Tori has to make things right before opening night.

Survival of the Hottest
A heat wave hits LA and the gang heads for the beach in Beck’s RV.  But once there, they find themselves trapped inside as the temperature rises.  Oblivious, Cat parties it up with some cute boys.

Wi-Fi in the Sky
Tori’s flight home is delayed leaving her no time to finish a school project with her friends.  She attempts to get the work done with them over video chat but things keep getting in the way.

Freak the Freak Out
Tori and her friends are excited to try out Karaoke Dokie, a karaoke club that features weekly singing competitions.  On competition night, Jade and Cat partner on a prize-worthy performance, but the club’s owner rigs the competition so his daughter and her obnoxious friend win.  Tori and the gang have to figure out a way to expose the cheating girls and show everyone who can really sing.

Victorious: Season One, Volume Two Fast Facts:
Street Date: November 1, 2011
Catalogue: 822624
DVD SRP: $19.99
DVD Running Time: 240 Minutes
Special Features:
·  iParty with Victorious
“iParty with Victorious” brings the casts of Nick’s hit series iCarly and Victorious together for the first time ever and guest stars Nickelodeon alumnus Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live, All That, Kenan & Kel) as himself.  Carly is dating a boy named Stephen who divides his time between parents living in Seattle and Los Angeles.  Meanwhile, Tori is also spending time with her new boyfriend who, unbeknownst to her, is the very same boy Carly is seeing!  Elsewhere at Hollywood Arts, Andre is psyched because Kenan Thompson has offered to let him throw a small party in his awesome new house but the party spirals out of control when Rex tweets a mass invite.  Back in Seattle, Carly suspects that Stephen is cheating on her after seeing a photo of him and Tori together and plans a trip to Los Angeles to catch him in the act.  After convincing Tori that Stephen is cheating on both of them, Carly and Tori come together to plot their revenge at the party.  Amidst all the scheming, Rex challenges the partygoers to a lyrical rap battle.
·  Behind the Scenes: iParty with Victorious Mash-Up Performance
·  Music Video: “Best Friend’s Brother”

About Nickelodeon:
Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does.  The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years.  Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

About Paramount Home Entertainment:
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.

 

NEXT WEEK ON ABC’S BACHELOR PAD (9/5/2011)

THE CONTESTANTS COUPLE UP ON ABC’S “BACHELOR PAD”

“Episode 205″ – On the next episode of ABC’s “Bachelor Pad,” MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), the contestants must couple up to compete as couples for the remainder of the season, beginning with this week’s challenge — the “Nearly-wed Game” — which tests how well the pairs know each other.

Hosted by Chris Harrison, “Bachelor Pad” is executive-produced by Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton. “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor Pad” are all produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.

“Bachelor Pad” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with stereo sound. This program carries a TV-14,D,L parental guideline.

This episode of “Bachelor Pad” will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online. For more information on “Bachelor Pad,” please visit ABC.com.

 

“AMERICAN IDOL” TO HOLD AUDITIONS IN EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Thousands of hopefuls will have one more opportunity to audition for Season 11 of AMERICAN IDOL at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Thursday, Sept. 22.  The New Jersey auditions will be the last stop on a nationwide search for the best undiscovered talent in the country.  Season 11 auditions were also held in St. Louis; Portland, OR; San Diego; Pittsburgh; Charleston; Denver; and Houston.

 

Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson, along with Emmy^®-nominated host Ryan Seacrest, will begin their search for America’s next singing superstar when AMERICAN IDOL debuts Sunday, Jan. 22 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/7:00-8:00 PM PT), immediately following the NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME on FOX.

 

New Jersey AMERICAN IDOL Audition Information

 

WHO: Men and women 15-28 years old as of June 26, 2011, who are eligible to work in the U.S. Some restrictions apply – please visit americanidol.com for specific information.

 

WHEN:           Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011

 

WHERE:         IZOD Center

50 NJ-120

East Rutherford, NJ 07073-2131

 

HOW:             Wristbands will be distributed from approximately 7:00 AM on Tuesday, Sept. 20, until approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday, Sept. 22.  Auditioners will not be permitted to camp out. Once auditioners obtain their wristbands, they will be asked to return to IZOD Center by 5:00 AM on Thursday, Sept. 22.

 

Audition information, including forms and requirements, will be available online at americanidol.com. Visit americanidol.com for all of your AMERICAN IDOL news.

 

Nominated for an incredible ten 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards, AMERICAN IDOL is produced by 19 Entertainment, a division of CKX, Inc. and FremantleMedia North America Inc. The series is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, CEO, XIX Entertainment, and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; and Nigel Lythgoe, CEO, Nigel Lythgoe Productions. AMERICAN IDOL has been No. 1 among Adults 18-49 for the past eight consecutive seasons.

 

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