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Rock Star: Supernova 101

By Latoya West, About.com

Reality Show:
Rock Star: Supernova

When to Watch:
Summer 2006, CBS, Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). Special premiere date -- Wednesday, July 5, (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT).

Premise:
15 performers compete to become the lead singer of Supernova, a superband formed by Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee.

Prize Details:
The winner will record an original album with Supernova. The winner will also go on a world tour as the lead singer of Supernova.

Contestants:
Zayra Alvarez, Dana Andrews, Magni Asgeirsson, Jenny Galt, Jill Gioia, Matt Hoffer, Storm Large, Josh Logan, Chris Pierson, Patrice Pike, Toby Rant, Phil Ritchie, Dilana Robichaux, Lukas Rossi and Ryan Star.

Elimination Process:
The contestants perform each week for America and the judges. The judges are band members Jason Newsted, Gilby Clark, and Tommy Lee. One performer is eliminated each week by the judges.

Hosts:
Rock Star: Supernova is hosted by Brooke Burke and Dave Navarro.

Creator:
Rock Star: Supernova and 2005's Rock Star: INXS were created by Survivor and The Apprentice producer Mark Burnett. Mark Burnett was quoted as saying "millions dream of becoming a rock star...our show actually makes that happen."

Rock Star: INXS:
The first season of Rock Star was the search for a new lead singer for the band INXS. The winner of Rock Star: INXS was Canadian singer J.D. Fortune.

Rock Star: INXS Links
Quotes From the Band:
Gilby Clarke : "Rock n' Roll is so alive and I'm so excited to be a part of CBS's ROCK STAR. This is television history."

Jason Newsted: "We're going to break new ground musically and on television."

Tommy Lee: "Starting a new band with old friends on worldwide television is going to be a blast, and we're going to pull out all the stops to find the most charismatic and musically talented lead singer to front Supernova."

Jason Newsted Interview

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