TV Show Holds Open Casting Call for Male Singers

Nickelodeon and Sony BMG are teaming up for a TV show that needs male singers between the ages of 15 - 22. The auditions are being held in Hollywood on Saturday, Feb. 15, beginning at 8 am. It’s on a first-come, first-served basis. Location is the Nickelodeon Studios, 6239 Sunset Blvd. Log on to www.thesearchinfo.com for details.

America’s Got Talent is Looking for Artists

NBC’S smash rating hit America’s Got Talent is scouring the country again seeking its next million dollar star. Heading up the nationwide search is former journalist turned Hollywood producer Sharon Nash. Please send a description of your talent, a picture, some interesting facts about yourself, the city you live in, and a video link or mp3 of you performing. If you live in Houston, Miami or New Orleans send email to houstonagt at gmail dot com, miamiagt at gmail dot com, neworleansagt at gmail dotcom. If you don’t live in one of the cities listed above, you can e-mail Sharon at the “all cities” e-mail address at agt3talent at gmail dot com.

Music Talk Sessions Will Educate Artists

MUSIC TALKS SESSIONS (MTS) has launched its 2008 season, moving the popular educational event into its 3rd year of helping to educate recording artists. During the past two years, MTS has provided artists with an eclectic and diverse array of live events (sessions) focused on its key disciplines of entrepreneurship, personal development and artist development. For 2008, Music Talks Sessions has been redesigned with an allnew small-scale conference format. The next sessions will be held in Los Angeles February 24th and March 30th and in New York February 17th and March 2nd. Music Talks Sessions are $20 per session. For more information or to register, visit the website at www.musictalkssessions.com.

Missy Elliot Contest Invites Fans to Name Her New Album

Five-time Grammy Award winner Missy Elliott is giving fans the opportunity to name her new album, due out on Goldmind/Atlantic late Spring 2008. Fans can enter immediately via Missy’s website, www.missy-elliott.com. The contest closes on February 20th and the winner will be announced on March 2nd.  The winner will receive credit on Missy’s new album and a $500 “Respect Me” adidas gift card.

Uber.com is Holding an Online Music Contest

Uber.com is holding an online contest that will award the winner a major label deal, publishing deal, distribution and booking opportunities. Associated with MusExpo, Atlantic Records, Peer Music, ADA Distribution and The Agency Group, Uber announced the launch of “You Bring the Talent,” an online search for the hottest music talent out there. If you think you have what it takes, go to uber.com and take your shot.

Get Ready for The 90 Second Music Show!

The :90 Music Show will feature the week’s top music news, exclusive interviews and commentaries and a section spotlighting unsigned/independent emerging artists each week that I think you need to check out. Read more