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America's Got Talent is looking for their next star on YouTube. The show is popular for allowing ordinary people to show case their talent on TV and win prize money. America's Get Talent is looking for all types of talents. Comedians, juglers, animal acts anything goes and age is no bar. If you've got talent this is your platform.
On August 10 there will be a special America's Got Talent/YouTube show on NBC. 11 acts will be selectd by the judges and one act will be selected by user votes.
The winner stands to win $1,000,000
If you would like to take a shot at it you have got till June 23 to take out your camera, show off your skills and upload your video to YouTube.
Your Video:
Videos should be no longer than 2 minutes. They must include a recent 90-second performance.
Tell Us About You:
You can add a short (no more than 30 seconds) introduction stating facts about your act like the name, age(s), where you live, and anything else you what to convey.
Video Quality:
The videos do not have to be slick edited masterpieces. In fact we would much rather see a straightforward, un-edited performance. If you are a singer or musician, you must play live -- no lip-syncing or mime playing.
Using Music:
If you are performing to or using music, we have found the audience and judges responds best to popular well-known songs as opposed to obscure or original music.
Videos must be submitted by 11:59PM ET on June 22, 2010.
Your Video:
Videos should be no longer than 2 minutes. They must include a recent 90-second performance.
Tell Us About You:
You can add a short (no more than 30 seconds) introduction stating facts about your act like the name, age(s), where you live, and anything else you what to convey.
Video Quality:
The videos do not have to be slick edited masterpieces. In fact we would much rather see a straightforward, un-edited performance. If you are a singer or musician, you must play live -- no lip-syncing or mime playing.
Using Music:
If you are performing to or using music, we have found the audience and judges responds best to popular well-known songs as opposed to obscure or original music.
Videos must be submitted by 11:59PM ET on June 22, 2010.
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