It's Chicago's turn to impress the judges, as Idol hopefuls blew into the Windy City to take their shot at the golden ticket. And optimism ran high for the second day of auditions.
"Chicago's been pretty amazing. We haven't been here in a couple of years but let me tell you something I think we may have found some contenders yesterday. We'll see what the day brings," says Idol Judge Randy Jackson.
"Very impressive, very impressive. I have to say Chicago had and has a lot of amazing talent and some really heart-wrenching and incredible stories," says Idol Judge Mariah Carey.
It's the contestants one chance to impress the seasoned super stars... but no pressure.
"When I get on stage I get nervous," admits one contestant.
Judge Keith Urban can commensurate with the contenders having auditioned for an Idol-like show when he was a kid.
"When I was probably nine, I think I went on a show called Pot of Gold in Australia and one of the judges completely crucified me and it left a lasting impression on me, says Urban.
Last year's champ, Phil Phillips, and former Idol Judge, Jennifer Lopez, say Idol Season 12 should be another memorable year.
"I don't know what the new season is going to be like. I'm sure it will be lots of fun. At the end of the day, the story there is about the kids," says Lopez.
"You've got to have fun that's the biggest thing. You've got to make the songs fun and don't be so competitive," says Phillips
Thursday, June 13 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-06-14 01:27:50 GMT
Gracious and humble British import Henry Cavill takes on the biggest role of his career playing Superman and Clark Kent in "Man of Steel". Fox 2's Lee Thomas recently sat down with Cavill for a one-on-one interview.
Gracious and humble British import Henry Cavill takes on the biggest role of his career playing Superman and Clark Kent in "Man of Steel". Fox 2's Lee Thomas recently sat down with Cavill for a one-on-one interview.
Monday, June 10 2013 12:16 PM EDT2013-06-10 16:16:28 GMT
Wesley Coller was a spike-haired kid from Pinckney that loved the movies. Now, he is the co-producer of one of the most anticipated films of the summer, 'Man of Steel.'
Wesley Coller was a spike-haired kid from Pinckney that loved the movies. Now, he is the co-producer of one of the most anticipated films of the summer, 'Man of Steel.'
Friday, June 7 2013 10:21 AM EDT2013-06-07 14:21:23 GMT
The band Death, originally from Detroit, is credited as being the first African-American punk rock band. They'll take the stage at this weekend's Orion Music + More festival on Belle Isle.
The band Death, originally from Detroit, is credited as being the first African-American punk rock band. They'll take the stage at this weekend's Orion Music + More festival on Belle Isle.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:45:33 GMT
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:06 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:06:45 GMT
The makers of the next installment of the "Transformers" movie franchise plan to shoot an action sequence this month along a wheat field-lined stretch of Michigan state highway near Adrian.
The makers of the next installment of the "Transformers" movie franchise plan to shoot an action sequence this month along a wheat field-lined stretch of Michigan state highway near Adrian.
Thursday, June 13 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-06-14 01:27:50 GMT
Gracious and humble British import Henry Cavill takes on the biggest role of his career playing Superman and Clark Kent in "Man of Steel". Fox 2's Lee Thomas recently sat down with Cavill for a one-on-one interview.
Gracious and humble British import Henry Cavill takes on the biggest role of his career playing Superman and Clark Kent in "Man of Steel". Fox 2's Lee Thomas recently sat down with Cavill for a one-on-one interview.
Monday, June 10 2013 12:16 PM EDT2013-06-10 16:16:28 GMT
Wesley Coller was a spike-haired kid from Pinckney that loved the movies. Now, he is the co-producer of one of the most anticipated films of the summer, 'Man of Steel.'
Wesley Coller was a spike-haired kid from Pinckney that loved the movies. Now, he is the co-producer of one of the most anticipated films of the summer, 'Man of Steel.'
Friday, June 7 2013 1:33 PM EDT2013-06-07 17:33:23 GMT
Brad Pitt wants the music for "World War Z" to be much more than a footnote. Watch footage from the London premiere, along with a performance from Muse, inside the story.
Brad Pitt wants the music for "World War Z" to be much more than a footnote. Watch footage from the London premiere, along with a performance from Muse, inside the story.
Friday, June 7 2013 10:21 AM EDT2013-06-07 14:21:23 GMT
The band Death, originally from Detroit, is credited as being the first African-American punk rock band. They'll take the stage at this weekend's Orion Music + More festival on Belle Isle.
The band Death, originally from Detroit, is credited as being the first African-American punk rock band. They'll take the stage at this weekend's Orion Music + More festival on Belle Isle.
