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TSV’s Newest Exciting Singing Competition at Valley View Casino & Hotel
outhern California hopefuls looking to break into the music industry will have their
will debut as the most entertaining local talent search to hit tv in the last ve years. Premiering on air September 15th at 9 p.m., 3 Minutes to Stardom will quickly turn into San Diego’s favorite talent search.
“We are delighted that Fox 5 and Valley View will be chance at stardom this fall. Fox 5’s newest singing competition, 3 Minutes to Stardom home to San Diego’s favorite talent search,” said Bruce
“We can’t wait to bring Southern California’s vocal talent to TV this fall,”
said Ray Schonbak, Vice President and General Manager of Fox 5. “Being able to present a singing competition taking place at a local level gives us the chance to bring exclusive, exciting content
to TV and we welcome the opportunity.”
3 Minutes to Stardom, will be
hosted at Valley View Casino & Hotel, and will showcase vocalists who are looking to test their talent in front of three San Diego celebrity judges, a live audience, as well as Fox 5 viewers. Each week, over a course of 26 weeks, a winner chosen every Friday will move on to the next
round for a chance to win the $10,000 grand prize and a trip to Hollywood to audition in front of record label executives. e second place winner will receive $2,000, and the third place winner will
Howard, General Manager of Valley View Casino. “I am happy that we are partnering with Fox 5 to nd San Diego’s premier singing talent and it will be great to see how the competition unfolds.”
e show will be hosted by Los Angeles-based comedian KT Tatara who has performed around the country as well as appeared on CBS’ How I Met Your Mother and Showtime’s Californication. Local celebrity judges include morning radio personalities Delana from Star 94.1 and Ashlee from Rock 105.3, as well as music
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Exciting weekly prizes will be given out to the
winners as well. San Diego has always been a hotbed for singing talent. Stars like Jewel, Jason Mraz, Adam Lambert, and Jessica
Sanchez all hail from America’s nest city. 3 Minutes to Stardom is hoping to nd that next big star.
San Diego Reader. All have strong local connections and could change the lives of contestants each week as they are put to the test. Contestants will not only have their skills tested against the judges, but the public as well. ere is a Text-To-Vote opportunity in each episode, so viewers at home can support their favorite contestants. To learn more about 3 Minutes to Stardom, or register to audition, please visit 3MinutesToStardom.com. To learn more about Valley View Casino & Hotel and how to be part of the audience, visit ValleyViewCasino.com.
receive $1,000. writer David Good of LA Weekly, OC Weekly, and the