‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 2 Auditions!

Burbank, CA(September 25, 2006) — NBC hit “America’s Got Talent” is gearing up for an exciting second season, as creator and executive producer Simon Cowell (”American Idol”) announced today the multiple-city casting search for the most talented act in America, and provided a first look at some surprising twists for the second installment of the series, which will return at midseason.

Season two of “America’s Got Talent” will include expanded audition episodes with more personal stories on the contestants vying for the coveted prize. Additionally, a new “boot camp” phase of the competition will also be implemented. Contestants who make it past the televised audition phase of the series will be sent to the boot camp where some of the most prominent experts in their respective fields of entertainment will help the contestants hone and perfect their skills. Also new for season two, during the semi-final phase of the competition the top 10 acts will battle it out and face eliminations each week, culminating in an exciting finale episode where the winner will be revealed.

This season, “America’s Got Talent,” hosted by television legend Regis Philbin,will faeture apanel of celebrity judges that include actor, singer and executive producer David Hasselhoff (”Baywatch”), Grammy award-winning singer and actress Brandy (”Moesha”) and U.K. television/media personality Piers Morgan.

Philadelphia native Bianca Ryan was crowned the winner of season one in an exciting finale on August 17. She recently signed a recording deal with Columbia Records/SYCO, and her first CD is due out on November 14th.

The audition dates and locations for Season 2:

Branson, Missouri Chateau on the Lake – September 25th & 26thChateau on the Lake Resort, Spa and Convention Center415 N. State Highway 265Branson, MO 65616

Las Vegas Convention Center – October 3rd3150 Paradise Rd.Las Vegas, 89109

San Francisco Bill Graham Civic Center – October 7th99 Grove StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102

New York Javits Center – October 11th655 West 34th StreetNew York, NY 10001

Atlanta America’s Mart – October 16thBuilding #1240 Peachtree StreetAtlanta, GA 30303

Boston Convention Center – October 20th415 Summer StreetBoston, Massachusetts 02210

Los Angeles Convention Center – October 24th1201 S. Figueroa StreetLos Angeles, CA 90015

Chicago Navy Pier – October 29th600 East Grand Ave.Chicago, Il 60611

Prospects under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian and must have parental permission. In addition, all possible contestants must have: a photo identification; be a legal United States citizen, legal permanent resident or possess a current employment visa; and arrive at the audition in costume. Potential contestants who are unable to make the open calls can apply online at www.nbc.com. Click on the “For Fans” tab, and then on “casting.”

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