OP Member Will Sing On Stage With Suzie McNeil

Suzie McNeil is a Canadian rocker who, in 2005, was the last woman standing on CBS television's reality series Rockstar:INXS.

She is featured singing duets on INXS’ 2005 release “SWITCH”, American Idol finalist Clay Aiken’s fall release; “A Thousand Different Ways”. At the end of July 2006, Suzie finished singing back-up vocals for P!nk on her North American tour. In December 2006 Suzie was honored to be able to entertain the troops in Afghanistan on an army tour. In January 2007 Suzie starred in the Toronto Debut of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” musical as the role of “Oz”. In November 2007 Suzie finished a Canadian tour with musician David Usher.

She is currently on a solo tour and with the success of her hit song, "Do You Believe," is thrilling audiences everywhere.

A real Fan of her fans, Suzie McNeil has launched a YouTube "Do You Believe" singing contest that calls for fans to upload videos of their singing performances to be voted on by the web audience. The singer with the most votes wins an amazing thrill of a lifetime and is invited to perform live on stage with Suzie.

We are thrilled and proud to announce that OnlinePopstar member, 15 year-old Amanda Belardinelli (rokkgirl) has won the contest with a stunning performance of "Believe" and will be singing on stage with McNeil on Sunday, April 27 at Newmarket Theater in Newmarket, Ontario.

Amanda is an incredibly talented young singer, as well as a super-nice, very well-rounded teen who is very deserving of the win. Check out Amanda's winning performance below:

Amanda is also currently a TOP 5 singer in the OnlinePopstar.com Talent Contest - the web's most fun and friendly singer's contest.

Click HERE to visit her MySingSpace page and hear more of her considerable singing talents.

Wanna see how you stack up against the best un-signed talent on the web? Get your free Fan pass, design your MySingSpace page and upload a song today at OnlinePopstar for fun and feedback!

TOP 6 Singers at MySingSpace

TOP 5 Singers at MySingSpace

We had 31 super-talented Contestants in the April Contest!

Congrats to Nienscecco for winning the
OP People's Choice Award
by capturing the most Fan votes (22) with
his impressive performance of "Painted On My Heart."

We also have a tie for the fifth spot, so we have a TOP 6 for the month of April!

67 voters got their names added to the #1 OP Voter Prize Drawing

for a chance to win a $25.00 Visa Gift Card!

Congrats to the following OP Talent Contest TOP 6 Singers

who will now advance to the Scoring Phase of the contest...

Congratulations to the TOP 6 Singers for April:

(be sure to click on their names below to send a

personal note of congratulations for their achievements!)

*Nienscecco - Painted On My Heart -22 votes

Congrats, Nienscecco! ~ The People's Choice Winner for April!

*rokkgirl - Innocence - 17 votes

*DeGrim - T.R.O.U.B.L.E. - 14 votes

*STARCALIBUR - Seperate Ways - 13 votes

*Shield3510 - Weekend In New England - 12 votes

*Catalin - More Than I Can Say - 12 votes

These singers are now advanced to the Judging phase and

will have their songs heard and scored by theOP Panel of Judges.

The singer with the highest score will be declared the Monthly Winner and

be automatically advanced to the OP Semi-Finals in September, 2008.

Additionally, the winner will receive:

• A six-month free All Access Pass
• a cool Winners Pride graphic to display on his/her web page
• a MySingSpace front page feature
• a Members Spotlight on the OnlinePopstar.com home page

New! Prizes for 2nd & 3rd place, too!

2nd Prize: Three-month FREE All Access Pass + Winners Pride graphic

3rd Prize: One-month FREE All Access Pass + Winners Pride graphic

Congrats to the TOP 6!

OP Singers are raising the bar!

Leave the lights on: Neglect on national TV?

Leave the lights on: Neglect on national TV?

My "Ultimate Karaoke Family" on ABC's Wife Swap!

We finally got our air-date!

Last year, as some of you may recall, I was contacted via OnlinePopstar.com by ABC to appear on their hit reality show, Wife Swap, with my family, as THE ULTIMATE KARAOKE FAMILY.

My three kids were dying to do the show! Me, not so much.

Their excitement won us over, and away I went!

I left mid-February, 2007, for the mile-high region of Loveland, Colorado, to immerse myself in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA).

Performing all forms of martial arts for four hours per day made me truly appreciate what the NFL teams go through when they play in Denver!

It was a helluva experience, a real eye-opener, to be sure, for someone like me who'd never watched Wife Swap before!

I had a blast with the ABC film crew, and made some great friends there and with RDF Media, the production company for Wife Swap. I did NOT make friends with the other family, though... heh heh...

There were amazing differences in our styles of parenting, as you'll see if you watch the show.

So, now we have an air-date: Wednesday, March 12 at 8:00 p.m. (EST) on ABC.

Please feel free to pm me with any questions or comments you have on the show; I'm happy to answer any and all!

Below is a copy of the ABC press release and a link to it:


A DISCIPLINED CHAMPION KICKBOXER MOM STEPS OUT OF THE RING TO SWAP LIVES WITH A CAREFREE KARAOKE-LOVING MOM, ON ABC'S "WIFE SWAP"

This week in "Martinez/Figaratto," an extreme fighter mom who runs a martial arts studio with her black belt husband swaps lives with a soft-hearted stay-at-home mom whose life is devoted to her kids and karaoke, on "Wife Swap," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

Each week from across the country, two families with very different values are chosen to take part in a two-week long challenge. The wives from these two families exchange husbands, children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover just what it's like to live another woman's life. It's a mind-blowing experiment that often ends up changing their lives forever.

Kate Martinez (26), her husband, Adam (35), and stepson Alex (10) live to fight, and teaching over 150 students at their Colorado family-run martial arts studio is their passion and livelihood. Kate and Adam insist that the most important thing they instill in their students, and in Alex, is self-discipline. Kate and Adam are teaching Alex that nothing in life comes easy -- not even parental affection. Alex is a self reliant boy who makes his own dinner, can put himself to bed and does chores in the family home and at the family's martial arts studio. He has to be independent, as Kate lavishes most of her affection on her beloved pet cockatoo, Maki.

Kate travels to Maine to the home of the fun-loving Figaratto family, where wife Roxie (36), husband Ron (39) and children Megan (17), Katie (13) and Christian (9) sing karaoke seven nights a week. The Figarattos throw karaoke parties in their basement, which they have dubbed the "R&R karaoke bar." Roxie even runs an internet karaoke business from the basement, but as soon as the kids get home, she turns her undivided attention to them. In the Figaratto home, the kids are center-stage, and as a result they sometimes behave like spoiled rock stars -- Christian won't brush his teeth, comb his hair or take a bite of food without supervision. At dinnertime, Roxie visits several different fast food restaurants to get each member of the family whatever strikes their fancy.

In the first week of the swap, Kate must cater to the pampered Figarattos' every whim, doing the kids' chores herself and driving all around town to fetch food for the family of finicky eaters. Later, Kate finds stage fright to be a worthy opponent when it's time for her to step up to the mike at one of the Figarattos' karaoke parties. In Colorado, peace-loving Roxie has a tough time kick-boxing, but she has even more trouble ordering Alex around like an employee.

In the second week of the swap, when the wives change the rules and turn the tables, Kate bans karaoke and trains the Figarattos in martial arts to teach them some much-needed discipline. She also puts her foot down with the coddled kids, enforcing chores and making immature Christian take care of himself. Meanwhile, Roxie throws a karaoke party to loosen up the ultra-serious Martinezes, and rules that Adam must close the martial arts studio to spend more time with Alex.

At the end of the swap, when the families are reunited, will Roxie change her tune and add discipline to her family's life? Will Kate put her stepson before her martial arts studio, or at least before her cockatoo?


"Wife Swap" is an RDF USA production. It was created by Stephen Lambert and is executive-produced by Stef Wagstaffe and Stephen Lambert of RDF Media ("Faking It" and "Junkyard Wars") and Michael Davies of Embassy Row ("Who Wants to be a Millionaire"). This episode was executive-produced by Wendy Roth with Cristin Cricco, Stephanie Schwam-Adams and Mike Gamson as the co-executive producers.

ABC Media Relations Contact: Mozell Miley (212) 456-6444

ABC Photography: www.abcmedianet.com (818) 460-6611

TOP 5 Singers at OnlinePopstar!

TOP 5 Singers Announcement!


We had 19 Contestants in the February Contest!

It was tough to choose, and the voting was close...There were some standout performances, however!

The results are in and we have a clear-cut winner for the OP People's Choice Contest; congrats to Catalin on his beautiful performance.

We also have a four-way tie for the fifth spot, so we have a TOP 7 for the month of February!

Congrats to the following OP Talent Contest TOP 7 Singers who will now advance to the Scoring Phase of the contest...

35 voters got their names added to the #1 OP Voter Prize Drawing
for a chance to win a $25.00 Visa Gift Card!

Congratulations to the TOP 7
Singers for February:

*Catalin - Africa -16 votes
Congrats to Catalin ~ The People's Choice Winner for February!

*Kaitlyn - You Ain't Woman Enough - 11 votes
*Russ41 - Blue Velvet - 9 votes
*Ozz - Wonderful Tonight - 8 votes
*Lorna - Tears On My Pillow - 8 votes
*Pisc - If I'm Not In Love With You - 8 votes
*Justin6160 - Goin' Away - 8 votes

These singers are now advanced to the Judging phase and will have their songs heard and scored by the
OP Panel of Judges.

The singer with the highest score will be declared the Monthly Winner and be automatically advanced to the OP Semi-Finals in March, 2008.


Additionally, the winner will receive:

• 
  
  A six-month free All Access Pass
  
  
• 
  
  a cool winners graphic to display on his/her web page
  
  
• 
  
  a MySingSpace front page feature
  
  
• 
  
  a Members Spotlight on the OnlinePopstar.com home page

New! Prizes for 2nd & 3rd place, too!

2nd Prize: Three-month FREE All Access Pass.
3rd Prize: One-month FREE All Access Pass.

Congrats to the TOP 5!
OP Singers are raising the bar!

BobbyD's Debut CD Is Released!

Click the album cover to preview the album tracks and read the reviews!

BobbyD kicked off 2008 with the realization of a long-held dream: the release of his first CD, self-titled Robert Christopher Hymns - Then & Now.

The thirteen track CD is a collection of timeless hymns soulfully re-orchestrated and magnificently sung by Robert Christopher, aka BobbyD.

Complementing and intermingling with the mix of old and new spiritual music are three brand-new originals that are sure to become instant favorites! The entire track list creates for the listener a dynamic, heartwrenching, and inspirational musical voyage that will lift you up, put a smile on your face, and gratitude in your heart.

Hymns - Then & Now is available for purchase at CD Baby. You can purchase the CD online and have it delivered to you at home, or you can purchase a digital download of the album to keep on your computer.

We interviewed Bobby in relation to the release of his much-awaited first CD and discovered more about him and what inspired him to write and record this collection of spiritual music.

Read the interview below:

OP: Congratulations on the release of your first CD! Please tell us the reason for the CD Title: Robert Christopher: Hymns - Then & Now. How long did production take, and who else was involved?

BD: Thank you. My full name is Robert Dennis Christopher Donahue, so I felt the name Christopher had a better ring. Then & Now was agreed on because of the Older songs as well as some of the newer written songs. The entire production took four months.

OP: What was the motivation behind the decision to record your own CD?
BD: It was always a dream of mine to sing with a full Orchestra, this didn't seem to be practical. Don't get me wrong...the Dream is still alive - however, for now recording this CD seemed to be a great alternative. For now anyway.

OP: Three of the songs on the CD, "Lord Hallelujah," "My Savior" and the heart-wrenching ballad "Blessed Are The Children," are originals. Could you give us some info on when the songs were written, and what inspired you
BD: "Lord Hallelujah" Was co-written by Guy Segrove and Eddie Henderson motivated by Eddie's story of one day meeting this homeless man who would constantly repeat the phrase, "Lord Hallelujah. I thank you Jesus". Even in this homeless person's situation, he could still muster up gratitude for his existence. Bass accompanment is provided in this number by Guy's Pastor, Dan Brindley.

"My Savior" was co-written by my Niece, Grace Ann, her husband, Guy Segrove and myself during one of our sessions. I should point out Guy owns his own studio in Jackson, NJ. All the arrangements on this CD were his and all the instruments you hear aside of the drums were Guy's playing. Guy is a very talented musician. Guy plays the organ for his Church each Sunday as well as entertaining with his talented wife, Grace, at weddings and related functions.

"Blessed Are The Children" I wrote to draw attention to child abuse that takes place world wide. The lyrics are based on personal experience, my own upbringing, and I sing the song from (me) the child's point of view. In many ways it has affected my life and I can't do anything about that other than to make sure it didn't repeat itself in my Family. I can only hope the song brings to light an awareness in some families where this may take place, that they may give some sincere thoughts to what lifetime injury they're inflicting on the child and seek help to change their behavior.

OP: When did you realize that you were a singer? What kinds of music did you enjoy as a youngster?
BD: I guess I always realized I was a singer. People would comment on it every time I sang and it took me a long time to believe I was as good as people said I was. As a young guy I on occassion would sing on the corner with three other guys and when the harmony was there, I would get chills up my spine. Nothing can ever come close to it. So I know you guessed by now my era was the 50's and 60's.

OP: What other bands/artists have been an influence on your singing and music?
BD: Too many to name, however, I guess it started with artists such as Eddie Fischer, Al Martino... so as to cut to the chase..... a lot of Italian singers. Then came The Platters and many groups of the 50's. I was an avid follower of Neil Diamond, John Denver, The Who, Doobie Brothers and the list goes on and on. I also like a great deal of New Age Music such as Enya, Tim Janis, George Winston etc. I also enjoy FFH- "Where You Are" and Mercy Me- "Word Of God Speak."

OP: Tell us about your first performance in front of a live audience.
BD: My first performance on stage was when I was 14, my Father had me get up and sing "Silent Night" for a Christmas Party held at the Maplewood Country Club (were I first started to caddy.) Half way through the song, I forgot the words and felt very embarrassed and the audience sensed this and began to sing along with me ...to my relief.

OP: When did you first sing online? Where was that, and what was your reaction to online singing?
BD: My first experience singing online was KSolo, around two and a half years ago and moved on to BIX, SingSnap and OnlinePopstar. I immediately fell in love with these three mediums for their friendship and competitive spirit (contests).

OP: Tell us how you think the internet can change the path and scope of a singer's career.
BD: I learned a long time ago that the Vocal Chords are a muscle and if you don't exercise them, you lose the quality. Singing on the internet provides that exercise as well as picking up tips from other folks performing. There is also that once-in-a-lifetime possibility of being discovered and at my age that's not really a reality, but for others it sure is. There is so much talent out there and because of the Internet this talent is being tapped. If you need some help with your singing there are some sites that can provide great tips on Singing Techniques such as....... http://www.vocalist.org/

OP: Very cool! Don't forget about VoiceWorks at OP, too!
We know you love to sing. What are some of your other hobbies?
BD: My hobbies are oil painting, mediums such as pencils, pastel chalk, occasional song writing, piano, guitar and bass guitar, accordion, harmonica and spoons. At one time, computers were my hobbies and now they are a necessity. Outdoors, I like golf and metal detecting, on occasions. Finding old silver coins intrigue me; these I save. Others such as copper clad I donate to an Org. that trains puppies to be seein eye dogs. The Org. is known as Pennies For Puppies.

OP: Wow, you're musical, and certainly seem busy! Please tell us about your family, and how they feel about your new venture. Are there any other singers/musicians in the family?
BD: My family is glad I pursue my passion and kind of proud of what I do and my son, who is an excellent drummer, calls me Mr. Karaoke.

OP: Give us the dirt! What's your worst habit and/or flaw?
BD: Only my wife can tell you, I don't like to admit to any flaws and this could be my only flaw!

OP: What CD are you listening to right now in your home or car CD player?
BD: I'll always listen to tunes such as quoted above if I'm not on the internet listening.

OP: Can we expect another release from you in the future? Are you working toward that now?
BD: I have a few half done numbers and not contemplating a new CD at this time. But, who knows what may develop? If I sense a demand, I will pursue it with more vigor!

OP: Thanks so much for spending time with us tonight, Bobby!

BD: You're very welcome!

TOP 5 Singers for December

I made this music player at MyFlashFetish.com.

OP News Flash

We've finished the updates on the new site style for the Members-Only site, MySingSpace (for now!) and our members have given us great feedback! They really love the new look, and fun new forum features.

Currently, we are working on a re-design of the main site: www.OnlinePopstar.com , which hopefully will be completed prior to Christmas. The new look is amazing, and we can't wait for the reveal!

THE BIG NEWS!

A month ago, we announced new Fan Membership benefits to our site members, who have been enjoying the great new features.

We are now announcing the new benefits to the world, and to those who may have missed the announcement...

OP now welcomes Fan Members to 80mb of song upload space! This is a HUGE increase from the old limit... Now, instead of storing two songs on the site for free, you now can store up to 27 songs (approx.) before you have to start deleting the old to make room for the new!

PLUS...Fan Members are now free to enter the monthly online talent contests and win:

• a free All Access Pass
• prizes
• CA$H
• award graphics
• pro vocal critique
• and more!

We have many fun and exciting contests at OP:

• Monthly Talent Contest
• Fantabulous Fan Contest
• Oldies Contest
• Videoke Contest
• #1 OP Voter Contest

So, fire up your mic and get in the running!

Login to MySingSpace with your OP user ID and password, upload your songs and pics, jazz up your web page, send out your own personal url (http://OnlinePopstar.com/community/YOU! ) to all your friends and invite them to join you at the most fun & friendly singer's site on the web!

Coming in DECEMBER...

In December, a new feature will be added to the MSS forums called The Gift of Song.

Here, you will be able to upload song dedications to those that you love for the Holidays.

You can add your song and any message, graphics, or cards that you want to include. The forum will be open to anyone with an internet connection, so you can dedicate a song to Grandma even though she's not an OP Member, and she'll be able to follow the link you send her to receive your gift of song!

This special feature is our gift to you!

What a beautiful way to send a very personal holiday gift that will truly warm the heart of someone dear to you!

Be looking for this new forum in the MSS Showcase!

Cheers for a JOYFUL Holiday Season, Everybody!

~OnlinePopstar

The time has come...

The OnlinePopstar Semi-Finals!

It is time for the six Monthly Winners to submit their songs for the OP Semi-Finals!

MEET THE SEMI-FINALISTS HERE!

OnlinePopstar Semi-Finals Details

Six monthly Winners are automatically entered.

Contestants may submit the song that they won their monthly contest with, or may choose to submit a new song for the Semi-Finals.

Song submission deadline:

You have until October 14th to get your song submitted.

If you do not submit a new song, your winning song from the monthly contest will automatically be entered on your behalf.

The six contestants will have their songs scored by the OP Panel of Judges according to the OnlinePopstar Vocal Scoring Rubric.

The scores and winners will be announced on October 21st.

Top Three Singers Advance to the Annual Grand Finals in April, 2008.

SEMI-FINALS PRIZES:

1st Prize: $200 + Entry to OP Grand Finals

2nd Prize: $100 + Entry to OP Grand Finals

3rd Prize: Vocal Coach Software + Entry to OP Grand Finals

Please send any questions you may have about the competition to Roxie.

BREAK A LEG, BABY!

BIG Changes at OnlinePopstar!

OnlinePopstar today announces great new benefits for all OP Members!

Effective IMMEDIATELY, All Access Pass holders now have a whopping 300 MB of song upload space! No need to frequently delete songs and pics to make room for more!

Great new benefits for FAN Members!

NOW, Fan members at OP are welcome to fully join in! Fans are welcome to participate in all OnlinePopstar Contests, post their songs in the Showcase, and take part in many of the site features they were unable to access in the past!

New Fan Benefits:

• 80 mb of song and pic UPLOADS.
• Enter ALL OP Contests to win cash, merch, and All Access Passes!
• Submit your songs to the OP Showcase for fun & feedback.
• Your own web page to design and show off to your friends.
• Your own url at OP: www.OnlinePopstar/community/YOUR_NAME
• Join Groups and meet like-minded friends.
• Participate in Polls and Quizzes and Blogs.

New All Access Pass Benefits

Upgrade to an OP All Access Pass and you get all the great features of Fan Membership, PLUS:

• 300 MB upload space! No need to frequently delete songs to make room for more!
• Unlimited use of The Critic's Studio - Vocal Critique and instruction from a professional vocal coach.
• Upload up to 15 songs to your own mp3 player on your web page to showcase your talents.
• Unlimited use of Classifieds to post your gigs and ads.
• Post your gigs on your web page calendar so your fans know what you're up to.

We're Growing!

OnlinePopstar has had 2000+ new registrations in just five months!

With our new membership benefits, we are expecting a huge surge in the competitions, and lots of new singers hanging out and socializing on the site.

We are in the talks with potential Judges from the genres of:

Rock

Alternative

Contemporary

So, soon we'll have all genres covered, and every singer on the web, will have his/her music heard by someone in their industry!

Name Changes

The OP Members-Only site has been renamed to...

MySingSpace

Soon, an all-new logo will be rolled out, and all links will point to the new name!

Come visit us at:

http://MySingSpace.com

Videoke Contest Winners at OP!

I am thrilled to present the OP Videoke Contest Winners for the month of August, 2007!

(I apologize for the delay - I had a glitch in the videoke software, but it's repaired now and running 100%!)

And so, without further blah, blah, I present your Videoke Winners (Videoke Performance and Videoke Slideshow):

Videoke Performance Winner

for: A Simple Kind Of Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Steven has the high score of 8.96 based on 11 reviews of his video.

Visit his page (click on his pic above) to wish him "congrats" and to check out his awesome video!

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Videoke Slideshow Winner

Catalin

for: Wish You Were HerebyMark Willis

Catalin has a high score of 8.72 based on 30 reviews of his video.

Visit his page (click on his pic above) to wish him "congrats" and to check out his awesome video!

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Be sure to check out all the fantastic videos at

OnlinePopstar Videoke!

Enter your own videoke performances and slideshows for a chance to win!

Each month, singers can submit karaoke videos - Videoke - to the OnlinePopstar Videoke Contest to win a very cool Videoke Star Winners graphic for their web pages, plus a one-month FREE All Access Pass to OnlinePopstar.

Videos are viewed and rated by site visitors and videoke fans all across the web!

9/11 - A Day Of Good Deeds!

A lot of us don't know what to do on 9/11.

It's a sad day, and it envelopes us in a dark, ominous mood, full of despair and fear. For, what really has changed or been done to restore our sense of security and safety?

The truth is, nothing CAN be done to undo the horror of 9/11. Truly, not even swift justice against the perpetrators would have erased those images, or made any of it "right." We learned the ultimate lessons of vulnerability and cruelty.

With time, the wound will heal, but we're left with a permanent scar that will never go away; a scar that permeates our DNA and will be passed as a vague uneasiness to our children and theirs.

Because our human spirit rails against such atrocity, we must find a way to persevere, to rise up again. In times of trouble and crisis, our human spirits shine and reveal themselves to others and ourselves as more powerful and loving than we ever could have imagined. Sometimes it takes a crisis to learn who we really are.

In the wake of the 9/11 tragedy, we did indeed rise up and bond as a collective whole, in a powerful force of unity and compassion. More than bombs, guns, and war, this force TRULY made an impact on our lives, it "righted" a lot of wrongs.

As humans, our unity made us stronger and gave us a purpose and something to cling to; in the face of cruel inhumanity, we clung to our own humanity and leaned on eachother for hope and support.

We needed eachother then, and we need eachother now.

Today, in remembrance of 9/11, I ask you to join me at My Good Deed (http://mygooddeed.org/) and participate as a way to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 and preserve the spirit of unity and compassion that existed in the nation following the terrorist attacks.

You will join people and organizations everywhere who are pledging to keep the 9/11 spirit of unity alive by performing good deeds on 9/11 and every day throughout the year.

By standing up and celebrating your humanity in this way, you will TRULY fight against terrorism and those who hope to destroy us. This is a wonderful opportunity to remember, reclaim life, and to heal.

OnlinePopstar People's Choice Contest - August, 2007

Don't miss out on your chance to vote for the August People's Choice Winner!

This is the contest where YOU have the say in who wins!

We have a new voting system in place, and we need your votes to pick a winner!

We've begun a new voting method for August, 2007.

From now on, you can cast your vote in the People's Choice Voting Booth.

You can only vote one time - but you can vote for up to three (3) of your favorite singers.

The voting booth is open to all: All Access Pass Members, Fan Members, and OP Visitors. You do NOT have to be a site member to vote for your favorite singer!

So spread the word about the OnlinePopstar People's Choice Contest! Tell everyone to come listen and vote.

Send the link below to all your friends and karaoke fans around the world:

http://onlinepopstar.com/cyber_singers.htm

Vote before September 7th!

OnlinePopstar's Youngest Member In The News!

Here is an exciting news feature from The Gazette, of Orting, WA about Jessica-J, OnlinePopstar's youngest member and an up-and-coming country superstar:

The story, as printed, follows:

GRAHAM - In recent years, American Idol and other talent hunting contests have garnered much attention eclipsing the smaller talent searches that still take place at local fairs around the country.

One such contest is the Colgate Country Showdown, which recently took place at the Mason County Fair July 28.

This country talent search takes small town talent and makes big dreams come true. The lure of cash prizes and a lofty title at stake, this contest is a serious deal in the world of Country music.

Country music is often thought of as a southern affair, but as 13-year old Jessica Jocoy is proving, even up north we have a little country in our hearts. She is currently an eighth-grader at Glacier Middle School in Buckley and recently participated in Colgate Country Showdown at the Mason County Fair. At the contest she beat out 11 other girls to obtain the title of runner up. It was Jocoy's first time entering a contest of this magnitude, but she said that even though it was her first time in such a contest she didn't let her nerves get to her. She said that even though the contest was difficult, her fellow "competitors were kind and friendly."

Darrell Jocoy, Jessica's father, thinks that for his daughter being the "youngest and shortest performer at this competition" she did exceptionally well.

They both agreed that even though the contests are fun they are still highly competitive; he believes that his daughter has a long way to go in her musical career and with a little more musical training and stage experience she will have no problems in the future obtaining the top prize.

Her runner-up status has by no means halted her young dreams of country music success as she continues to push forward by making new songs and learning more about the extensive field of music. She is currently working on various songs for her future album and her natural soothing voice has a wide range that lends itself to many other genres besides country.

Her natural talents have already begun to earn her a loyal fan base; she eagerly recalled a practice performance in Roy at the Grand Little Opry where an older woman came up to her after the show and politely said she came just to hear her sing.

Flattering comments such as these keep Jessica Jocoy actively pursuing her dreams of Country music success.

Currently she can be heard on online at www.onlinepopstar.com/community/Jessica-j, a website for young musicians to upload their musical tracks for fans and interested talent agents to listen to.

Onlinepopstar.com site functions similar to popular networking sites like Myspace, except its focus is centered on music and allowing young budding music artists to share their unique vocal sounds with the world.

Her future aspirations include completing an album and one day performing on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry similar to her favorite performer Martina McBride, a country singer whose powerful soothing voice is inspiration to the young artist.

She understands that competitions like these are hard and difficult, but says the best advice she has on dealing with nervousness and the pressure of contests of this magnitude is "to stay humble, don't be overconfident, and remember to keep coming back."

With these wise and inspiring words it's a safe bet that we haven't heard the last of Jessica Jocoy.

So country music fans keep your ears peeled for this budding country sensation in Graham.

To hear Jessica sing, please visit her web page and listen to a number of great performances, including her very first original composition, God Is Here.

Information?! Gimme a frickin break!

They need to change the name of the "service" that we reach when we dial 411.

Currently, it is globally accepted to call this so-called service "Information." I would like to advance my position that the name of this service be officially changed to "Crap Shoot."

Typical dialing event:

Me: (Full of fear and loathing, tinged by a miniscule shred of hope) dialing: 4. 1. 1.
"Automated THEM:" City and State, please.

Me: New York, New York.

"THEM:" I'm sorry. Please state the City and State again.

Me: New York, New York.

"THEM:" City please.

Me: New York

"THEM:" What State?

Me: New York. New York CITY, State of New York. USA. North America.

"THEM:" (snidely, as I've taken too much of their time, already) Listing, please.

Me: Somesuch Media Company

"THEM:" Palmstuck Media Company? One moment please...

Me: No! No, Somesuch! S as in Sam.

"THEM:" Thank you. One moment please... We have no Somesuch Media Company. Have a nice d--

Me: No! Wait! Please search again. The address is 12345 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY.

"THEM:" (exaggerated sigh) One moment please... I have Somesuch Drycleaners And Pawn on Fifth Avenue. Have a nice d--

Me: No! Wait! That's not the number I need. It is a Media Company! They've been in business for 27 years, at the same address. I've called them before, I've gotten the number from information before! YOU HAVE THE NUMBER!

"THEM:" Look, ma'am I have the computer right in front of me and do not have your listing...

Me: S. O. M. E. S. U. C. H.

"THEM:" Hold for your number. click.

"Automated THEM:" The number you requested (remember this statement, readers!) is: 123-555-4567.

Me: Like an insipid dolt, I fall for it, again. I dial the number. 123-555-4567.

Ring. Ring. Ring.

Oblivious Stranger: Westwood Ridge Yo-Yo Academy. May I help you?

Me: I'm sorry, I've been given the wrong number.

Suspicious Oblivious Stranger: Do you have a child enrolled here? How did you get this number?

Me: Information gave me your number. It's not the right number, sorry.

Officious Oblivious Stranger: Well! What number did you dial?

Me: 123-555-4567

Indignant Oblivious Stranger: Well! That is indeed our number, ma'am. Who were you trying to call?

Me: Nobody you know.

Offended Oblivious Stranger: Please don't call this number again if you have no business with us.

Me: Sorry. I'll try like hell not to call you again.

Outraged Oblivious Stranger: CLICK.

Is it just me?! Am I the only one?! Is there some governmental initiative afloat to keep just me in a perpetual state of confusion and ignorance? Perhaps the work I do is counterintuitive to some secret agency directive to blight out the mixed bag of karaoke, website administration, writing and television production. Yes! That must be it! Operation KWAWT STOP.

Years back, in the throes of youthful naivete, I did attempt to call "Information" back and get the correct number. Once or twice, I even suggested that the phone company return the .35 cents that I'd been charged for the erroneous information given. Ho HO! The folly of youth!

To expose this side of an already dark story, I'd have to slap an NC-17 rating on my blog, so it will remain untold. Suffice to say, I don't sleep well at night.

It is probably a modest approximation, but I assert that the 411 Information Service (oxymorons, all) has cost me 233 productive hours and close to $3,000 in fees.

Yes, the name must be changed from 411 Information Sevice to 411 Crap Shoot Disservice to accurately reflect the average consumer experience.

It is my personal agenda to advance this campaign. I will fight tirelessly to expose this unseemly conspiracy against all KWAWTs and any other group so unfairly targeted and terrorized on our nation's phone lines. I may be in grave danger and have to go underground for awhile.

If anything ever happens to me, please call Clarice at 603-555-9876. I was given her number by mistake back in 2003 when attempting a call to Starbucks headquarters to complete some research I was doing for a show premise. Turns out, many people are given her number by "mistake" and we talked for hours and hours about the serious implications of this fact.

She is currently building a database of mis-directed callers and is conducting research of her own on this evil phenomena, which she hopes to publish in support of my campaign.

If you've been affected by the despicable practices of the 411 Crap Shoot Disservice, please feel free to share your stories.

Together, we can change the world!

OnlinePopstar Talent Contest - July, 2007

TOP 5 Singers Announcement!

The following singers received the most votes in the

July, 2007 OnlinePopstar Talent Contest.

Congratulations to the TOP 5 Singers for July:

• John Brooks - Save The Last Dance For Me
• Stephane - Wicked Game
• Steve - I'd Be A Legend In My Time
• SassyKathi - Superstar
• CFelix52 - Alone

These singers are now advanced to the Judging phase and will have their songs heard and scored by the OP Panel of Judges.

The singer with the highest score will be declared the Montly Winner and be automatically advanced to the OP Grand Finals in October, 2006.

Additionally, the winner will receive:

• $100.00 cash prize
• a cool winners graphic to display on his/her web page
• a CyberStars front page feature
• a Members Spotlight on the OnlinePopstar.com home page

Congrats to the TOP 5! There's a lot of great talent at OnlinePopstar!

It is now time to announce the Winner in the July, 2007 SassyKathi Oldies Contest. It was so very, very close this month and choosing the winner was both excruciating and a labor of love.

The entrants this month are brilliantly talented and the song choices were fantastic. It made our job really difficult, but at last, we have determined the winner!

And so, without further ado...




Congratulations to Stephane Bouchard!

His song, Rockin Robin was not only a super-fun song to listen to, but he also exemplified the sound of the Oldies, and his performance was stellar!

As the Oldies Contest Winner, Stephane wins a neato graphic to display on his web page, and is advanced to the Oldies Sing-Off in March, 2008 for a shot at a beautiful singer's trophy and a one-year free All Access Pass to OnlinePopstar.

The next Oldies Contest begins on August 1st. We love the songs so far and are having so much fun with this contest! For your chance to win the pride graphic below, and entry in the Oldies Sing-Off, be sure to get your contest entries in before August 7th.

OnlinePopstar when you wish to BE a star!

Get Your Own Quiz!, More Quizzes

OnlinePopstar People's Choice Contest - July, 2007

OP is happy to announce the 10 entrants to this month's People's Choice Contest:

Lorna
(Scotchick26)
Everlasting Love - Gloria Estafan


StephaneBouchard
Amazed - Lonestar


James Davis
(LrdSatyr8)
The One - Elton John

Jessica
(CFELIX52)
We Belong - Pat Benatar

loydbour
Love Me - Elvis Presley


TammieO
No More Words - Berlin


SassyKathi
How Do I Live - Trisha Yearwood

Jake Sloan
(jsloan)
Nightshift - Commodores


Damiens
Home - Michael Buble


Greenflower
I'll Stand By You - The Pretenders

All site visitors are welcome to vote for their favorite contestant, so help us choose the OP People's Choice Winner for July, 2007.

VOTE NOW!

Spotlight On ... Patrick D

Each month, OnlinePopstar features it's talent contest winners on the OP Home page in the Winner's Spotlight.

For the first time, ever, one singer has won two of the monthly contests:

(Click the pic to visit Patrick's web page.)

Monthly Contest Winner & Monthly People's Choice Winner!

Patrick D (ubyaman) has wowed the OP Fans, site visitors, and Judges with his rockin' style, amazing vocal talent, and versatility!

Patrick joins OP Finalists, Catalin and Dustin Wangler in the OP Grand Finals in October, 2007. Six OP Finalists will compete for great cash prizes, awesome merchandise, an original song to use as a demo, and free memberships to OP and MusicGorilla.com.

All - New Videoke Site

Calling all videoke fans!

I'd like to invite you all to check out the all-new OP Videoke site!

http://onlinepopstarvideoke.magnify.net/

It's been re-designed (looks pretty snazzy!) and now has two categories:

1. Videoke Performance - This category is for singers to post their live performances in, singing, playing instruments, live on stage, or just in front of the web cam.
2. Videoke Slideshow - This category is for singers who create slideshows to accompany their songs.
   

Each month, we will have one winner from each category, who will win a one-month free All Access Pass to OnlinePopstar.

There are a great many cool features to:

• rate videos
• upload your karaoke videos
• create video playlists
• link your videos from other sites
• grab widgets to post on your pages, websites, and blogs
• email your favorite videos to friends
  

And if you're a real Videoke/talent expert, feel free to leave a review! Comments can be posted and Top Reviewers are featured on the site!

If you haven't already, please sign-up on the Videoke page and start reviewing and scoring all the great talent!

The winners will be announced on the first day of each month!

We LOVE your feedback! Please send any comments, suggestions, and ideas to us via EMAIL.

Break a leg, Baby!

Online Popstar...When You Wish To BE A Star!: OnlinePopstar Seeks Judges!

Online Popstar...When You Wish To BE A Star!: OnlinePopstar Seeks Judges!

Still looking to add more fabulous industry members to our fantastic panel!

Onlinepopstar.com, the world's ONLY international online karaoke contest website, is looking for judges for the online talent contest.

As a judge, you will be added to the OnlinePopstar Judges Panel and receive your own Judges bio page, complete with your bio, pictures, music, and advertising links.

Please visit the OnlinePopstar Judges link for an example: http://onlinepopstar.com/OurJudges.htm

OnlinePopstar.com receives over 70,000 hits/day and has seen 500% growth in each month since it's launch in January, 2006. This is a great opportunity for anyone in the music industry, music education, or entertainment business to help aspiring artists reach their goals as well as to promote themselves and their services and/or products to a targeted audience of singers and music industry professionals.

OnlinePopstar judges are also given the option to have their own forum in the members-only CyberStars forum. CyberStars is a rapidly-growing social networking community of karaoke lovers, singers, and fans. Here, you will also receive your own web page. You can post your articles, tips and advice here for our members and become known as an expert in your field.

DETAILS: As an OnlinePopstar judge, you will be required to spend approximately one hour per month scoring song submissions. You will be scoring only the top 5 singers each month. The scoring rubric is simple and is based on a 1-5 point scale on six different talent criteria. Your individual scores are never revealed to the contestants, just their collective scores from all judges are given. You are not expected to reveal your scores on any individual and are not expected to enter into any conversation with any contestants outside of the site.

Each OnlinePopstar judge hosts one edition of Inside The Singer's Studio, a live chat session on the site that allows the site members to chat live, ask questions and seek general advice.

REQUIREMENTS: OnlinePopstar is an industry leader in talent and our Judges Panel aims to be prestigious. To be chosen as an OnlinePopstar judge, you should work or have expertise in the music industry, have professional credentials or projects of merit that you have accomplished and have a great ear for vocal talent. You must be completely comfortable in scoring vocal competitors according to their level of talent; the contest is not a love-fest, we are looking for honest, accurate scoring from the judges panel.

Judge applicants will be asked to provide a brief bio/resume and references.

If you're interested in becoming an OnlinePopstar Judge, please send an email stating your interest, your bio details, references and a link to your website (if you have one.)

Become part of something GREAT!

New OP Judge - MusicGorilla.com!

With the addition of MusicGorilla.com, OnlinePopstar has added another amazing entertainment industry judge to the OP Judges Panel!







Music Gorilla is a complementary website that showcases aspiring artists to hundreds of music labels, A&R reps, and studios. With their solid contacts deep within the fields of entertainment and industry, Music Gorilla is able to guarantee their site members to be heard by the movers and shakers in "the biz" who can make an enormous impact on the careers of up and coming superstars!



Industry members are so impressed with MusicGorilla that they will fly out to listen to live MusicGorilla showcases and artist-member gigs!

The heart and soul of MusicGorilla are:

• ALEXIA HELFAND
• LAWRENCE ERLICHMAN
• BETH MITCHELL
• FRED BLACK

These fine folks are cutting-edge and passionate about what they do. The passion at MusicGorilla is to put aspiring artists directly in the line of fire; right in the center scope of music industry professionals who are looking to sign new acts, publish new music, produce music videos, and place new talent in tv, movies, and even video games!

Despite the recent deals that they have gotten for new artists such as: Milhouse, Ghost In The Machine, Kevin Schaeilling, Big Wolf Pappa, Shelley Laine, and Fell Boyzs, MusicGorilla takes NO cut in any deal!

That's right. As a MusicGorilla member, your deal is the one you strike with the Industry Members at MG. MusicGorilla claims no "finder's fee" for either it's Artist Members or it's Industry Members. It is simply the most innovative and ground-breaking opportunity for aspiring artists on the web!

Because they believe that the world's "next big deal" is going to be found in the wealth of unsigned talent on the web, MusicGorilla is extending it's expertise to the OnlinePopstar Worldwide Online Karaoke/Talent Contest.

As members of the OP Panel of Judges, MusicGorilla will apply the same intuitive insight into true talent that they do for the music industry. Each month, they will listen to the OnlinePopstar TOP 5 singers and score them on the basis of talent, voice, style, and overall entertainment value.

Additionally, MusicGorilla.com will sponsor one of the prizes to be won in the OnlinePopstar Grand Finals in October, 2007! In addition to the other cash and prizes, this season's OP Grand Finalist will also win a one-month FREE MusicGorilla membership! With this, the winner can submit their original song (another great OnlinePopstar Finals prize!) to MusicGorilla.com and be guaranteed that an Industry Member will listen to their submission!

As an added bonus, all OnlinePopstar Members can now enjoy a special 10% discount on membership at MusicGorilla.

The benefits of OnlinePopstar membership are growing by the day!

All-New CyberStars! It's stunning.

In March, 2007, we officially launched the brand-new OnlinePopstar members-only site, CyberStars!

The all-new CyberStars is an amazing, interactive social networking site (much like MySpace) where OP members can have their own web pages, complete with video uploads, their own mp3 players, and comments sections.

The great thing is, now that OnlinePopstars can easily interact together, the community is taking off!

Another cool thing is that it's so easy to share your web pages with anyone on the internet, because all OnlinePopstar members get their own URL! Check these out:

• http://onlinepopstar.com/community/Roxie


• http://onlinepopstar.com/community/sassykathi


• http://onlinepopstar.com/community/wnglr40

That's just a small example of what you can do with your very own web page at OnlinePopstar!

Other cool new features include:

• Blogs


• Photo Gallery


• Member Ratings


• Live Chat


• IM


• MP3 Players


• Quizzes (take & create)


• Polls (create & answer)


• Events Calender


• Guest Books


• Friend Invites


• Cool new forum


• ...and more!

People really love the new CyberStars site and OnlinePopstar has welcomed over 900 new members just since it's launch on March 22!

With such a great early response, we're so excited for the future!

OnlinePopstar Wannabe Contest at bix!

Two Contests - $1,200.00 in Cash Prizes!

OnlinePopstar has affiliated with bix.com to sponsor two OnlinePopstar Wannabe Contests at bix.

Bix is an exciting new contest creation website, where anyone can create, participate and vote in any type of talent contest imaginable!

Both contests run for the entire month of October, 2006.

The first contest is an audio contest, the second is a videoke contest.

The Details:

OnlinePopstar Wannabe Contest - Audio

Do you sound just like your favorite singing star?

Has your singing impersonation ever been mistaken for the real deal?
If you know that you can impersonate a big music star, we wanna hear it!
Enter the OnlinePopstar Wannabe Contest at bix for a chance to win a great cash prize!

The Prizes:

$300 for 1st Place

$200 for 2nd Place

$100 for 3rd Place

OK, get your REBA on or slip into your Ray Charles mojo and let's see what ya got!

Feel free to get creative with your pictures, too; we want to experience your Wannabe Glory!
Voters: If you can close your eyes and swear that you're listening to the real mccoy, or Neal McCoy, then thumbs-up all the way! But, if the singer is NOWHERE near the original, don't hesitate to give the thumbs-down vote! We are looking for a genuine WANNABE!

OnlinePopstar Wannabe Contest - Video

Can you sing just like your favorite singing star?

Do you have the look, style and moves to go with the voice?
If you know that you can impersonate a big music star, we wanna see it!
Enter the OnlinePopstar Wannabe Videoke Contest at bix for a chance to win a great cash prize!
The Prizes

$300 for 1st Place

$200 for 2nd Place

$100 for 3rd Place

Get your bandana, "Willie" and tease your hair out, "Tanya!"

Grab your props and record your Wannabe Videoke!
Voters: It's all about the props, people. Reward the Wannabes who put in the greatest efforts with your enthusiastic thumbs-up!

Entry details HERE.

New Interactive Online Voting for OnlinePopstar Singers!

It's on!

The contest has begun with 15 entrants this week!

The voting booth is now open and YOUR votes will decide

the TOP FIVE singers to advance next week to have

their songs scored by the OnlinePopstar Panel of Judges!

Listen to the contestant's songs in the CyberStars forum,
then vote for the singer that YOU think gave the best performance.

The top 5 singers will then have their songs scored

by the Judges to determine the winner.

The first place prize this week is $25.00, a feature spot on

the OnlinePopstar Home Page, and automatic advance to

the OnlinePopstar Grand Finals in November!

The second place prize is a karaoke CD+G from OnlinePopstar!

Please know that you do NOT have to be an

OnlinePopstar member to vote for your favorite singer.

Support your CyberSingers! They are stars in the making!

Send this link out to all your friends and family...

http://onlinepopstar.com/vote_now.htm

Promote your fellow singers and get lots of votes coming in!

OnlinePopstar will announce the TOP 5 on Monday, Sept. 11.
The Winner will be declared on Sunday, Sept. 16.

The next contest forum will open on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Have fun!

OnlinePopstar Seeks Judges!

Onlinepopstar.com, the world's ONLY international online karaoke contest website, is looking for judges for the next online contest.

As a judge, you will be added to the OnlinePopstar Judges Panel and receive your own Judges bio page, complete with your bio, pictures, music, and advertising links.

Please visit the OnlinePopstar Judges link for an example: http://onlinepopstar.com/judge4.htm

OnlinePopstar.com receives over 30,000 hits/day and has seen 500% growth in each month since it's launch in January, 2006. This is a great opportunity for anyone in the music industry, music education, or entertainment business to help aspiring artists reach their goals as well as to promote themselves and their services and/or products to a targeted audience of singers and music industry professionals.

OnlinePopstar judges are also given the option to have their own forum in the members-only CyberStars forum. You can post your articles, tips and advice here for our members and become known as an expert in your field.

DETAILS: As an OnlinePopstar judge, you will be required to spend approximately one hour per week scoring song submissions. You will be scoring only the top 5 singers each week. The scoring rubric is simple and is based on a 1-5 point scale on six different talent criteria. Your individual scores are never revealed to the contestants, just their collective scores from all judges are given. You are not expected to reveal your scores on any individual and are not expected to enter into any conversation with any contestants outside of the site.
Each OnlinePopstar judge hosts one edition of Inside The Singer's Studio, a live chat session on the site that allows the site members to chat live, ask questions and seek general advice.

REQUIREMENTS: OnlinePosptar is an industry leader in talent and our Judges Panel aims to be prestigious. To be chosen as an OnlinePopstar judge, you should work or have expertise in the music industry, have professional credentials or projects of merit that you have accomplished and have a great ear for vocal talent. You must be completely comfortable in scoring vocal competitors according to their level of talent; the contest is not a love-fest, we are looking for honest, accurate scoring from the judges panel.

Judge applicants will be asked to provide a brief bio/resume and references.

If you're interested in becoming an OnlinePopstar Judge, please send an email stating your interest, your bio details, references and a link to your website.

Become part of something GREAT!