American Idol Auditions: OPEN

American Idol Auditions: OPEN

ATTENTION ALL CLOSET SINGERS! Why keep your skills to yourself when the world is waiting to hear you? Broaden yourself to show what you're made of! The next season of American Idol is open--being an "Idol" isn't something to wait for! Sometimes that shower head may not be the audience you are looking for. Success pours out of contestants from American Idol. Ever hear big names like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, or Jordin Sparks? They all…and many more… started their fame through American Idol. Take a leap into what could be and check out the information below.

Not only will Ryan Seacrest be returning for Season 14 as a host, but Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. are also returning. The previous seasons of judges coming and going has come to a halt! Musical chairs is over, and your judges put on their seat belts for the nail bitting season.

Online AMERICAN IDOL® XIV Audition Information

WHO: All my ladies and gents 15-28 years old as of June 1, 2014, who are eligible to work in the U.S. Some restrictions apply – please read the Audition Info for specific information.

WHEN: Open NOW until Fri., September 26

HOW: Online auditions can be accessed here.

Online Audition FAQs

Idol Socials:

https://www.facebook.com/AmericanIdol?ref=br_tf

https://twitter.com/AmericanIdol

http://instagram.com/americanidol

Join the conversation with #IdolAuditions

You only have a couple days left to submit your #IdolAuditions. Audition for @AmericanIdol online until 9/26!

Be bold and follow the link for more info: http://bit.ly/1rEEhxS

Don’t forget to pair up that amazing talent with some confidence. There’s no reason to hide your voice. You could wind up on a big stage with lights, singing your heart out. Little to lose and SO much to win. All of the contestants are out to make a new path for themselves. Be able to live your passion as a singer and audition now! It just may be the turning point that leads you to a career of hitting those perfect high notes on stage. Be the next winner, alongside Caleb Johnson from last season. This time, see your name in the headlines. Best of luck to all the vocalists out there!

Are you the Next Great Pop-Up shop?

Are you the Next Great Pop-Up shop?

Do you have a brand you're dying to bring to the public? Are you a designer who is looking for an opportunity to grow your client base? How about an artist or creator who is looking for a platform to grow your business?

Here's your HUGE opportunity to take the next step in growing your brand, collection or business! Block 37, Chicago's premiere modern shopping, dining and entertainment destination is offering established brands and even new brands the opportunity of a lifetime. Block 37 is holding their first ever Pop - Up Shop Competition- The Search for the Next Great Pop - Up . The prize? A FREE retail space inside Block 37 shopping center during the prime upcoming holiday season!

Block 37 is located in the heart of the loop and has long been committed to growing and supporting the retail industry of this great city. With that same philosophy in mind, Block 37 spearheaded this competition in order to give one lucky winner the opportunity to grow or even test drive their brand. They understand that getting that jumpstart to your brand can be the most difficult part of the business. Retail space in a huge city like Chicago can be totally out of reach for start ups.  Block 37 hopes that this competition will give those with outstanding products and services the opportunity to create exposure for their brand that they may not have had otherwise.

Want your opportunity? Here are the details!

The search for the Next Great Pop - Up will launch on Tuesday, September 9th on the Block 37 website. Important to remember is that the application deadline is Wednesday, October 1st! The top contestants selected will will posted for fan voting on social media on Monday, October 6th and closing on Wednesday, October 15th.

For complete details and application go to the Block 37 website here

The winner will be announced on Monday, October 20th!

Good Luck !

Teresa Espinoza
Fashion & Style Editor