"Rock Star: Supernova" Contestants Revealed
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RealityTVWorld has issued the following report from Steve Rogers:
"CBS has revealed the identities of the fifteen singers who will compete in Rock Star: SUPERNOVA, this summer's new edition of the Mark Burnett-created Rock Star: INXS reality talent competition that the network aired last summer.
Scheduled to premiere Wednesday, July 5 at 8PM ET/PT with a special 90-minute episode, Rock Star: Supernova will look for a lead singer for Supernova, a newly-formed band comprised of MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer (and former NBC reality show star) Tommy Lee, former METALLICA guitarist Jason Newsted (VOIVOD), and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke. First season co-hosts Dave Navarro and Brooke Burke will both return for Rock Star's second edition.
Following its July 5 premiere, a special Thursday broadcast of Rock Star: Supernova's second episode will follow Big Brother 7: All-Stars' July 6 premiere, after which the series will settle into its regularly scheduled Tuesdays at 9PM ET/PT and Wednesdays at 8PM ET/PT time periods.
Similar to last summer's season, Rock Star: Supernova's group of singers features an international cast. In addition to eleven Americans, the cast also includes two Canadians, an Australian, and a singer from Iceland. However, despite Burnett's March comments that unlike other reality talent competitions like American Idol, some of Rock Star's first season finalists would be allowed to once again compete on the show's second season, Rock Star: Supernova's cast does not include any of Rock Star: INXS' competitors. According to The London Free Press, a local newspaper that interviewed Burnett at Rock Star: Supernova's Toronto open casting call, Suzie McNeil, a Toronto singer who finished fourth on Rock Star's first season, was to be among those returning for a second chance.
After Rock Star: Supernova's September finale ends with the band selecting their new lead singer, the group will head into the studio and record a debut album that will be produced by Butch Walker, a songwriter/producer who has previous worked with Avril Lavigne, Pink, Bowling for Soup and Tommy Lee. In Idol-like fashion, the quickly-assembled album is expected to be released sometime in the fall, after which the group will embark on a world tour.
The fifteen performers competing on Rock Star: Supernova are:
• Zayra Alvarez, a singer from Dallas, TX
• Dana Andrews, a singer from Augusta, GA
• Magni Asgeirsson, a singer from Reykjavik, Iceland
• Jenny Galt, a singer from Vancouver, BC
• Jill Gioia, a singer from New York, NY
• Matt Hoffer, a singer from Chicago, IL
• Storm Large, a singer from Portland, OR
• Josh Logan, a singer from Manchester, NH
• Chris Pierson, a singer from Atlanta, GA
• Patrice Pike, a singer from Austin, TX
• Toby Rand, a singer from Melbourne, Australia
• Phil Ritchie, a singer from Ocean City, MD
• Dilana Robichaux, a singer from Houston, TX
• Lukas Rossi, a singer from Toronto, ON
• Ryan Star (not former American Idol finalist Ryan Starr), a singer from New York, NY"
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26 Comments on "'Rock Star: Supernova' Contestants Revealed"
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7. writes:
It disappoints me to hear that some people here in Australia (a minority of course, but people nonetheless) are beginning to believe that theres no better way to 'make it' in the music industry unless its through one of these reality shows. "It offers you so many opportunities" they say. However way you look at it though, music is culture, and reality TV is homogenised. In this scenario, homogenised culture is bad culture plain and simple. . .I dont know how they plan to write and record an album in such a short space of time, and it obviously will not be anything meaningful, which only serves to strengthen the fact that theyre simply doing it for the money. Im not saying making money is a bad thing obviously, but not at the risk of artistic integrity, which is at the core of what making music is all about. Supernova will top the charts in the first week of release on the strength of its mindless viewers then forever dissapear into the abyss and we'll never hear about them again. . .amen to that
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13. writes:
As if network television weren't bad enough, some paper-pushing exec had to come up with this stupid f***ing idea. This is American Idol in disguise and it sickens me because it really does appear that this sh** will never end. The only thing that could possibly save this show is if they had "ROCK STAR: DEATH METAL EDITION" where the contestants got onstage and included the following in their routine:
1. Much devilish screaming and carrying-on
2. Slaughter of livestock onstage
3. Wielding medieval weapons (i.e. axes, spears, bigass swords) and using them upon the audience
And of course each performance would end with napalm being dropped on the audience while simultaneously the contestant is struck directly with a heat-seeking missile.
I would take an hour out of my day to watch that. Would you?
14. writes:
DrunkIrishMetal, You should be a T.V. producer,
And for the record this show sucks, I don't know what these people are thinking but you do not achive respect or
fame in the music community being on a reality show.
Black Sabbith never were, Iron Maiden never were, and Rush never were, because of this thier music will live on
for years and years to come and these "Rock Stars" will be forgoten about in less than three mounths
TESTAMENT RULESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
16. writes:
This show is a complete joke. Coffee house level singers with absolutely no clue of real rock or metal. I'm mean seriously...Nickleback covers and a pitiful "rocked up" version of Roxanne? Tommy Lee sold out years ago so he's no surprise, and Gilby's wife must be tired of supporting him. Jason? He must need the paycheck too. All of them had failed solo (you can loosely count Voivod for Jason) projects, so it's hilarous when the "rent an audience" cheers (on cue) when the name Supernova is announced by the token crumpet, Brooke. They're cheering for band they've never heard. Oh and the repeated "greatest unsigned rockers in the world" garbage by "just stand there and look pretty" Brooke is classic comedy. You buy into this, you deserve to be screwed out of your concert and cd money.
17. writes:
I hate the losers who calls bands sellouts for reasons unknown or stupid. Such as a band becoming popular and getting some attention on the radio or in this case a band 'selling' out because they are using a reality tv show. Really they have brought 15 contestants, some fu***** awesome singers together to make a fairly good competition. Just because they have attention doesnt mean they are selling out, the idea of a sellout is completely stupid when losers like yourselves use the term. Because this band wasnt formed 'traditionally' you losers will not listen, saying to yourselves 'the havent been through the hard times, they dont know what rock and roll is all about.' You tossers probably havent even looked into their background just judged instantly. Some of them live in cars and have played music all their lives.
f***ING LOSERS ALL OF YOU.
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23. writes:
Craptard.....lol..."f!@#ing awesome singers"...lol...you have a career in comedy waiting for you. Yep absolutely, Ripper Owens, Bruce d***inson, Rob Halford et al...watch out, you're about to be de-throned...lol. Your criteria in using one's housing conditions to gauge the degree of vocal talent is somewhat vague..would you clarify? And how does that one "Roxanne" covering (killer arrangement by the way...lol) former real estate agent play into your criteria? All I've seen on this show is a gaggle of D-List hairdressers that pretend they are singers. READ ....depending on contractual obligations...Supernova will last 6 months to a year. Tommy Lee more than likely will be the first abandon it for any Motley Crue recording or touring commitments. The novelty member who attains the coveted "singer" gig, will fall into obscurity...GUARANTEED.
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24. writes:
I have to say that the first Rock Star made sense - looking for a singer for a band who was singer-less. Now they're just making up a "supergroup" band who will have some no-name singer and probably no future. It's about the money and name recognition for everyone on that show including the judges and already established band members.
I watched the first couple shows and have to say that American Idol is better produced and more entertaining (I watch a little when the wife is watching) even when the contestants and music sucks ass. Rock Star falls flat regardless of (or maybe as a result of) the obvious money grab.
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1. GNRFAN0000001 writes:
Gilby ROCKS!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?! YES!!!