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Thursday June 26, 2008

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Auditions for the eighth season of Fox's American Idol are underway.

They kick off July 17 in San Francisco and will head to seven additional cities.

See the list below and see photos of where your favorite Idol stars are now.

San Francisco, CA: July 17
Louisville, KY: July 21
Phoenix, AZ: July 25
Salt Lake City, UT: July 29
San Juan, Puerto Rico: Aug. 2
Kansas City, MO: Aug. 8
Jacksonville, FL: Aug. 13
East Rutherford, NJ: Aug. 19

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Categories: Paula Abdul | Randy Jackson | Simon Cowell | American Idol


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6:51 PM Anonymous Says:

i cant wait for season 8, I miss paula!!!!! =) and puerto rico sure sounds interesting, I must say

5:59 AM Anonymous Says:

All of them are creative! Recently, quite a few celebrities were said to appear on the hot singles' club interracial loves. c om. OMG!!! They are indeed so rich that they feel boring sometimes to need new things?

5:59 AM Anonymous Says:

All of them are creative! Recently, quite a few celebrities were said to appear on the hot singles' club interracial loves. c om. OMG!!! They are indeed so rich that they feel boring sometimes to need new things?

9:30 AM SLF Says:

How do I find out information on where the auditions are in Louisville, KY on July 21st and does anyone have any advice on when to get to the auditions, etc., etc. Thanks!!!!

3:19 AM ROUTE66FRIENDLY Says:

I RECENTLY SAW AN HD TV VIDEO OF A TAPING FROM SAN FRANCISCO AREA FOR TAYLOR HICKS AND HIS BAND. EACH AND EVER PLAYER IN THAT BAND IS SENSATIONAL AND TAYLOR HICKS CAN PLAY MANY DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS WONDERFULLY. HIS VOICE IS MEMORABLE BUT EVERY SONG WAS AWESOME SOUNDING. HE SHOULD BE SELLING BIG, UNLESS SOMEHOW HIS PR PEOPLE ARE NOT THE RIGHT KIND TO PROMOTE HIM. I AM 65 YEARS OLD, NOT GAY. HE IS NOT GAY. I AM ONLY COMMENTING ABOUT HIM BECAUSE HE IS SO GOOD, AND SHOULD BECOME BIGGER AND BETTER IN THE FUTURE IF TAKEN SERIOUSLY. BEFORE YOU COMMENT NEGATIVELY FIND OUT WHERE TO HEAR HIM. I DID GET HIS LATEST CD FOR FATHERS DAY AND BLAST IT DRIVING IN MY CAR EVERY CHANCE I GET. AS A TEENAGER I WON SEVERAL DANCING CONTESTS ON LOCAL TV AND REALLY DO KNOW GOOD PERFORMERS WHEN I SEE THEM. ALTHOUGH I CANNOT CARRY A TUNE MYSELF, I HAVE A GREAT SENSE FOR RHYTHM.

11:06 PM SHARK Says:

When it first debuted, I actually thought "American Idol" was nothing more than a glorified ripoff of a show called "Star Search", which also made no-names famous back in the '80s. That said, "A.I." has made Grammy winners out of Carrie Underwood & Kelly Clarkson and an Oscar winner out of Jennifer Hudson, plus stars out of other contestants such as Jordin Sparks, Chris Daughtry, Clay Aiken, Bo Bice & Kellie Pickler. Unfortunately, "Idol" contestants such as Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard and others haven't sold nearly as many records and have found their success elusive. In fact, I think one of the most recent "Idol" contestants sold only 300,000 copies of his debut album and was just dumped by his label this week. The name escapes me at this time, but I think "Idol's" best days are in the scrapbook and can't end soon enough in my opinion.

7:44 PM Anonymous Says:

I think this last one David Cook is going to make it real big. Jorden Sparks, last years winner, sang a song which was used on So You Think You Can Dance last night.

5:34 PM Bo Bice Says:

The only two superstars from the show are Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. People still like this show even though it is totally fixed. When that goof Abdul read off her feedback for Jayson's second performance when he only went once sealed the deal. The show makes money but the contestants records do not. With the exception of the above two. Clay's career is already in the toilet. That tool Constanstine was singing in the underwear section at a steinmart.

12:48 PM DFW Girl Says:

Wow they will go to Puerto Rico? I think its the first time they actually audition off the main land, except for Hawaii (Im not even sure if they did go to Hawaii) Anyways, I love the show! Specially the first couple of weeks when all the really BAD people try to sing and they swear the can, I dont think it's mean, I think its hilarious!!! Why should I feel bad for someone that knows where they are heading to and embarrass themselves on TV? Its not that they're gooD singers and the judges just sit there and criticize them, they are just plain AWEFUl!!

12:28 PM Anonymous Says:

I wish they would hold auditions to replace that drunken bafoon Paula.

12:08 PM shwelone Says:

I like Randy,Paula,Simon.They are good people.Why you are so jealous.They are perfect and famous show in the World.They did good jobs too.They also nice people.American Idol is one of the top show in the world.They doing their job, if you don't like, you don't need to see American Idol.Go away,ok.

11:57 AM Anonymous Says:

I would definitely audition for Idol to give it a shot, etc.

11:23 AM Anonymous Says:

OMFG!!!! They are starting in San Francisco, WHOO WHOO!!!

11:19 AM Anonymous Says:

WHY? WHY? WHY?
why are they still doing this show?
its not like winning american idol means anything anymore.
its not going to be an accomplishment for anyone if 40 other people have done it too!
I think they should quit with american idol now.

10:54 AM Anonymous Says:

I say get rid of Randy, He does not qualify for judging others. He is a flake and a clown. He has no talent, I have heard the junks he done.

10:45 AM Anonymous Says:

I liked it the first year. It was something different but of course as the years go by, people just want to be on television. I've never watched any of it after the first season, and Clarkson is still my favorite winner (minus that last effort). I think they all need to make sure they have a second career choice.

10:37 AM Anonymous Says:

They're not going to "let it go" - the ratings are through the roof, even after all these years. I don't watch it until it gets down to the top 12 or so, though - the first weeks of public humiliation and crushed dreams feels exploitative and mean to me. Not funny, not entertaining. Just mean.

10:26 AM STL Says:

So sick of this show and the fakes that just want to be on camera by putting on an act. Go away for at least three years.

10:12 AM Anonymous Says:

LMAO Look at Simon's smile in the picture

10:09 AM Anonymous Says:

God help us.

9:57 AM Anonymous Says:

The auditions are the best part of the show!

9:46 AM Anonymous Says:

At least they're finally getting smart and not going back to repeat cities that have sucked in the past. The St. Lake and Kansas City areas make sense since thats the area where the 2 Davids are from.

9:38 AM Doesn't get it Says:

Oh this is the show that never ends .... It's tired, let it go.

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