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Simon Cowell’s highly anticipated X Factor is kicking off its search for the next big star in LA today, March 27! $5 million prize! Interested? Get on with it..

What will Simon and the other judges be looking for when it comes to inching towards X Factor’s life-changing $5 million prize?

“We want to find somebody who in the real world can compete with some of the most successful artists around at the moment, be it Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Justin Beiber, Glee,” Simon tells Life & Style. “You don’t just want a talent show winner, you want to find a star.”

Do you believe you have what it takes? If so go for it after LA, X Factor will hold auditions in Miami, Newark, N.J., Seattle, Chicago and Dallas  from now through May 25.

The complete list of dates below.

As for the judges, Cowell has confirmed that L.A. Reid will be one of the judges on the panel.

No confirmation as to whether any of these rumored stars Cheryl Cole, Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Simpson will actually be part of the US version of X Factor but Simon did say a couple are in the running.

My guess is Paula Abdul will also be another X Factor judge.

If you’re planning to go to the audition, drop us a line, we can help you rally!

Wristbands must be obtained from the venue the day prior to auditions.

LOS ANGELES
L.A. Sports Arena
3939 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
WRISTBAND COLLECTION Saturday, March 26
AUDITION Sunday, March 27

MIAMI
Bank United Center
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
WRISTBAND COLLECTION Wednesday, April 6
AUDITION Thursday, April 7

NEWARK
Prudential Center
165 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102
WRISTBAND COLLECTION Wednesday, April 13
AUDITION Thursday, April 14

SEATTLE
Key Arena
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109
WRISTBAND COLLECTION Tuesday, April 19
AUDITION Wednesday, April 20

CHICAGO
Sears Centre Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
WRISTBAND COLLECTION Tuesday, April 26
AUDITION Wednesday, April 27

DALLAS
Dallas Convention Center
650 South Griffin Street
Dallas, TX 75202
WRISTBAND COLLECTION Wednesday, May 25
AUDITION Thursday, May 26

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