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Auditions for the 10^th season of American Idol are under way, and potential contestants don’t even have to wait in line: Through Oct. 6, singers and wannabe singers between 15 and 28 can submit audition videos via MySpace.

Songs from artists including Michael Jackson, Coldplay, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, and Maroon 5 can be chosen, and audition videos can be shared via other social networks, such as Facebook and twitter

MySpace hosted similar auditions for Don’t Forget the Lyrics!, and MySpace Karaoke general manager Mari Bower discussed other previous related initiatives in a post on the MySpace Blog:

The American Idol auditions on MySpace are an extension of our talent-discovery program as we give our users even more unique opportunities in entertainment, including our recent successful auditions programs. As most of you know, we held the MySpace Glee casting call last spring, which brought a whopping 34,000 audition submissions, more than 105 million gold stars given, and 23 million video views. We also just announced the latest member of the If I Can Dream house, cast directly from MySpace, Jordyn Mallory. Check out her time in the house so far and get more info her and the rest of the talented cast here.

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest on the MySpace auditions:

AMERICAN IDOL ONLINE AUDITIONS

American Idol | MySpace Video

YouTube is partnering with American Idol host/power television producer Ryan Seacrest on a contest, Small Talk. Small Talk sounds like Kids Say The Darndest Things for the internet generation, but with Seacrest and his perfectly gelled hair in lieu of Bill Cosby and his colorful sweaters.

YouTube users can ask their kids questions from a list provided by the site, and upload the funniest or most charming responses. Top picks will be featured on the Small Talk Channel, with the winner snagging a cool $100,000.

YouTube has locked up Toyota as the presenting sponsor of the contest, with the auto maker promoting its new Sienna minivan. The 10 questions are all car related (i.e. “What’s your favorite part of a car?” or “What’s the strangest thing mommy or daddy have put in your car?”)

Think your kid is the star of the next Charlie Bit My Finger? Only one way to find out…
Check out Seacrest’s introductory video below:

YouTube, Ryan Seacrest, and the new Toyota Sienna are looking for the next cute kid video, so watch out Charlie and David! Small Talk is calling all parents to send in clips of their adorable little ones for the chance to win a whopping $10,000. Parents just have to submit videos of their children answering one of ten questions, preselected for their cuteness quotient. The YouTube community will vote to determine the winner.
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