Open call audition events will be held in Los Angeles, CA, Charleston, SC, New Orleans, LA, Long Island, NY, and Denver, CO. Exact dates and times are still pending, but we’ll update the site with those details as they become available.

Online auditions for X Factor 2013 will also be available and can be submitted starting today, December 13th, at TheXFactorUSA.com.

All it takes to apply is to be at least twelve years old and either a solo act or as part of a group. Good luck! We hope to see you on the X Factor Season 3 stage!

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The X Factor 2012 Top 12 take to the stage tonight and they’ll be singing songs by divas. Yes, that’s right. It’s Divas Week!

While they’re still keeping their song choices under wraps, the Top 12 have revealed some hints and shard some secrets to their performances.

“This is a song I would sing in every day life and it’s a song that I really love,” Diamond White says. “I like that this performance is more extravagant and I get to move a bit more. No dancers, just me by myself. The feeling is different than anything I’ve done so far. It’s an uplifting song and it affects me in a good way. It gets me in the moment.”

Diva Week wasn’t good news for everyone. But everyone has embraced the theme in one way or another, it seems.

“When we first got the theme, we were like, Diva Week? They don’t care about us, whatever, but once we came up with the genius idea we did, we know it’s gonna be crazy,” Lyric Da Queen of Lyric145 said. “It’s unexpected. We did write our own lyrics this week.”

So how does a MALE country artist handle Diva Week?

“Divas week is tough for me,” Tate Stevens said. “It’s a challenge. I think I picked a great song, though. I like it because it’s a very emotional song. I set the bar high for myself last week and now I have to get back there. But I do feel the pressure for being No. 1 last week. This week, No. 12 can be No. 1 and No. 1 can be No. 12. You just have to bring it each week.”

Be sure to check back in later for live coverage of the Top 12 performances and a little later for the full recap of the show.

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The long awaited arrival of The X Factor 2012 season is nearly here. They’ve got new judges and new talent and it all looks like it’s building up to another great season.

FOX has provided a few glimpses at new singers heading our way like in the video below, but right now most people are talking about those changes at the judges’ table. Nicole was obviously a last minute fill-in and wasn’t expected to return after her disastrous stint in the role last year. I was surprised by Paula Abdul’s departure, but onward and upward.

Now we’ve got Britney Spears and Demi Lovato filling those emptied seats and we hope they’re up to the task. There were of course tabloid-ish stories that Britney was cracking under the pressure, but I’m guessing she’ll do just fine.

Are you ready for the premiere of The X Factor USA on FOX this September 12th?

As an added bonus, if you check The X Factor site’s “About” page you’ll find that they still list last year’s judges panel including both Nicole and Paula. Oops!

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The X Factor 2012 auditions are under way and since the show films their auditions before live audiences, you have the chance to be a part of action.

The show has sent out tweets and Facebook messages on how to get on the show. What you have to do is visit the ticket website, sign up for the tickets or join the wait list

 THE X FACTOR AUDITIONS across the USA are back! Don’t miss out on being part of the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE as Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato and L.A. Reid search for the next “One Direction”!

The remaining audition dates through July:

Jun 8th-9th in Kansas City, MO
June 16th-18th in San Francisco/Oakand, CA
June 27th-29th in Providence, RI
July 8th-9th in Greensboro, NC

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Let the fourth judge talk/speculation/annoyance begin! Er, continue!

According to E! News, Britney signed the $15 million contract this week, making her the highest paid female judge on television.

“The contract is signed,” a source close to Spears told E! “There’s been a lot of back and forth over the past few weeks as they negotiated the small details, but she’s on. It’s all completed and Britney is beyond excited.”

Is this the right move for Britney? The insider close to Britney thinks so.

“She’s ready for this,” the source said. “She can’t wait to sit down next to Simon at the judges’ table and give this everything she’s got. She is excited about showing the world that she can do this, and do this well. This is the perfect next stage in her career. Both Britney and Simon are very excited to work together.”

Will Britney make a good judge and who should take the fourth seat next to Britney?

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Tired of all the X Factor 2012 judges rumors and speculation? Well here’s some more.

Not only is Britney Spears MAYBE joining the X Factor but Disney star Demi Lovato MIGHT be joing the X Factor! Oh, and just because two rumors aren’t enough, here’s another. Miley Cyrus COULD be joining the X Factor. Could. Might. Maybe. Where’s the WILL and IS? Ugh.

Snark aside, According to E! News, Simon Cowell and fellow X Factor producers are consider Demi and Miley for the the final judge’s spot next to L.A. Reid and Britney, that is if that deal ever gets confirmed.

Show insiders say Demi and Miley are on the short list, but Avril Lavigne’s name has also been tossed around. No one has signed any deals yet, though. At least none that have been confirmed. So please don’t take this as a news repot. It’s a speculation report, and for that, I’m sorry.

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X Factor 2012 auditions continue as Simon Cowell looks for the next big star. There are three options for X Factor Hopefuls: online auditions, in-person auditions, and “MyStudio” recording booths. Below are details on how to apply using each of the three available methods.

Online auditions were initially going to end late last year but instead they’ve been reopened and you can continue to submit your X Factor audition online. More details here for the X Factor online auditions.

In-person auditions are available in just five cities this year so you may want to consider the other audition options. You must show up on one of the registration dates in your audition city in order to receive your wristband for the audition date.

X Factor 2012 Audition cities and dates:

Kansas City, MO at Kemper Arena:
Registration: March 12-13
Audition: March 14

Austin, TX at Frank Erwin Center:
Registration: March 20-21
Audition: March 22

San Francisco, CA at Cow Palace:
Registration: April 18-19
Audition: April 20

Greensboro, NC at Coliseum:
Registration: April 29-30
Audition: May 1

Providence, RI at Dunkin’ Donuts Center:
Registration: May 9
Audition: May 10

You’ll need these three forms ready to go for your in-person audition:

Personal Release
Guardianship Authorization Form
Registration and Audition Rules

Your final option for X Factor auditions in 2012 is the “MyStudio” recording booths set up around the country. You can find the booths in these cities for these dates:

Aiea, HI: March 1 – April 15, 2012 – Details
Culver City, CA: March 9 – April 15, 2012 – Details
Las Vegas, NV: March 14 – April 15, 2012 – Details
Tempe, AZ: March 1 – April 15, 2012 – Details
Franklin, TN: March 1 – April 15, 2012 – Details
Paramus, NJ: March 1 – April 15, 2012 – Details
Mashantucket, CT: March 9 – April 15, 2012 – Details

Learn more about the X Factor “MyStudio” recording booths.

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Turns out that Chris Rene isn’t the only LA Reid protege landing record deals at Epic Records. Reid has also inked deals with former X Factor hopefuls Marcus Canty and Astro at the same label covering Melanie Amaro. Allegedly, when asked to sign his paperwork, Astro crossed his arms and said he shouldn’t even have to sign the papers and proceeded to mumble his way through another song. I kid, I kid. Mostly.

Both singers released statements to share the good news with fans:

“I am very blessed and grateful to God for the opportunity to become a part of the Epic family,” Marcus said. “I am excited about working with my mentor L.A. Reid, and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work. This is history in the making, let’s go!”

“I’m excited to continue my journey with L.A. Reid and his staff at the new Epic Records. The first time L.A. saw me he said I’d be a star, and I can’t wait to get to work and prove him right. 2011 was Dope, but 2012 is gonna be Epic,” Astro’s statement read.

Congrats to all the singers from X Factor USA who have made the big move to a record deal. We can’t wait to find out who gets signed next. Who do you want to see get a deal?

Source: Access Hollywood

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Congratulations to Chris Rene. The debut season of X Factor USA’s second runner-up has just revealed that he’s got himself a record deal courtesy of LA Reid:

Chris Rene, X Factor’s third-place finisher last season, has just told EW exclusively that he’ll be officially signing to Epic Records.

“I’ve dreamt about this moment my whole life,” says Rene. “And now its here. Working with L.A. Reid — ‘Big Homie’ – is a dream come true; he’s a great man,” Rene continued, referring to his X Factor mentor, who also helms the label.

No word yet on when that first album will hit, but there should be plenty of time for Chris to put something together and maybe even make a return for X Factor 2012 to perform a single or two.

Would you buy a Chris Rene album once it hits the shelves?

Source: Entertainment Weekly

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Fans have wondered if they’d get a chance to see their favorite singers from X Factor in a city near them, but we now know that won’t happen.

Runner-up Josh Krajcik confirmed that, although it was considered, there will not be tour.And that seems to be just fine with him.

“There was talk of it,” Josh said. “It’s been taken off the table. I’m glad, because I didn’t want to do that. I’m ready to get to work on my career.”

It’s probably safe to assume producers thought a tour would be too risky for the new show since ratings weren’t as high as Simon Cowell thought. And the American Idol tours haven’t exactly been doing so well the past couple years either.

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