Oct
28
TV News! Someone Died, New Shows, and a Promotion!
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According to Entertainment Weekly, ousted ‘American Idol’ judge Kara DioGuardi is teaming up with Jewel for a new singer/songwriter competition series. The 10-episode series, ‘Going Platinum,’ will see DioGuardi as head judge and Jewel as a host/mentor of sorts.
‘Going Platinum,’ previously announced as ‘Hitmakers,’ is currently in production in Los Angeles with 12 contestants vying for a $100,000 cash prize, a publishing deal with Sony, BMI Songwriters The Writing Camp and a recording deal with RCA/Jive.
Contestants will have to write and perform songs from various genres. The judges — including popular recording artist guest judges — will determine the winner.
“Hit songs are the backbone of the music industry, and as a publisher, nothing excites me more than finding new songwriting talent,” DioGuardi said in a statement. “I am happy to be a part of a show that helps up and coming songwriters pursue their dreams, while giving the public a look into the creative process.”
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