Update : Total Pop Star is in full swing. The site is live now with lots of videos for everyone to watch and vote on. I found myself there for over an hour looking at some of the talent. Does anyone have pictures from launch party? If so let me know and maybe we can get some posted.

There is yet another American Idol Type of contest starting on November 12. The big difference with this one is that it is web-based with aspiring singers submitting their song online and the general public voting on their favorite. The 6 people with the most votes will then get a chance to work with judges Andrew Van Slee, Joey Lawrence and Deborah Gibson with one being crowned “Total Pop Star” on January 27.


Head on over to the Official Website and check out some of the videos that have already been posted or even register and submit your own. Someone will win a record deal and it could be you.

Before American Idol is in full swing again in a few weeks, lets take a second and look back at the beginning. Below is a segment from American Idol Rewind that takes us back to July of 2002 where it all began. Enjoy and leave your thoughts in a comment.

Simon Cowell will receive the Producers Guild of America’s Visionary Award on Feb. 2 at their awards dinner.