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Friday, August 12, 2011: Karaoke Battle USA

by Sophia Wetlaufer August 12, 2011 6:00 AM
Friday, August 12, 2011: Karaoke Battle USA

It's American Idol Lite. But really, it's like a fun version of American Idol, which is basically a glorified karaoke competition any way. The show is exactly how it sounds -- karaoke competitions go down in the north, south, east and west, and then there's a final round with the eight semi-finalists at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. A king and queen are crowned, so there are technically two winners, which is fun. They both receive recording contracts and trips to compete in the Karaoke World Championships in Ireland (yep, that's an actual thing).

It's the perfect end-of-summer show, especially when we're all gearing up for the high-drama X-Factor -- the competitions are in fun, low-key bars -- one clip even shows a contestant performing with her shoes off. (Don't worry, the stage looks sanitary.) Joey Fatone is hosting (of course), and judges are Carnie Wilson, music journalist Joe Levy, and 2009 National Karaoke Champion Brian Scott. Thanks to Coyote Ugly, we all know tiny bars house untapped talent, so this should be good.

Karaoke Battle USA's two-hour premiere airs tonight at 9 on ABC.

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August 12, 2011 1:31 PM
Twilight Man
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Oh boy (he says sarcastical), Carnie Wilson is back on TV yet again.
Oh well, at least this time, she's judging a singing competition, which actually has something to do with her talent.
Previously, she was hosting a game show, performing magic tricks, and running a bed and breakfast with Marcia Brady and Bobby Brown.
(I am not making any of this up!!!)

August 19, 2011 10:00 PM
Mary
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They gave away the winner during the last commercial before the announcement of who won.

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