About the Show

Reality show? You could call it that but in the case of "Rock Star," an enhanced definition is required.

How about rock opera, rock and roll circus and the ultimate "Musicians Wanted" classified ad all rolled into one? That's Mark Burnett's "Rock Star: Supernova."

And it gets better. Check out this roster:

Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Jason Newsted (Metallica) and Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses) form the show's featured band Supernova--a power trio if there ever was one. Graced by three legendary rock musicians from three monumental groups, the band's got all the style, chops and musical muscle to fill stadiums, ooze attitude and pile up groupies (not literally of course). Supernova boasts rocker extraordinaire Tommy Lee on drums, six-time Grammy winning Jason Newsted on bass and MTV Video Vanguard recipient Gilby Clarke on guitar. The band will record a hot current album produced and co-written by Butch Walker, Rolling Stone Magazine's 2005 "Producer of the Year" whose worked with Pink, Avril Lavigne and Bowling for Soup. But Supernova needs one thing--a lead singer.

That's where Mark Burnett, CBS and MSN come into the picture. After last year's successful "Rock Star: INXS," Burnett continues the music with "Rock Star: Supernova," a series featuring famous (and infamous) band members, celebrity and rocker judges, human drama, fan interaction and of course, a winner.

Created by Burnett (you may remember him as producer and creator of two little shows called "Survivor" and "The Apprentice"), the show will feature 16 aspiring singers from all over the globe who will journey to Los Angeles to vie for the coveted position of lead singer to Supernova.

And what a position.

Along with becoming Supernova's frontman/woman, touring with the band beginning January 2007 and cutting an album for a November 2006 release, they'll also face the scrutiny of viewer votes (that means you) and weekly celebrity judges including Moby, Rob Zombie, Macy Gray, Slash and last year's "Rock Star" winner, INXS frontmanJ.D. Fortune.

Pressure anyone?

oh no...chick what have we got ourselves into? ...lol...hey ive played pool and hung out w/ Gilbey a couple times. ...he is a total gentleman. ...

I liked the show! I thought that chick that did the Nirvana tune ROCKED!!!! But I dont think she would be right for their band...I hope she gets signed tho...She fn has some talent!

And I loved the last guy...Dont remember his name...he did Billy Idol cover. Fn amazing...I didnt think I was gonna like him rotf

And I liked the dude I think his name is Josh Logan from NH...Talented and a cutie pie!

Also liked the cute little guy that did Yellow...Altho I dont think he shouldve picked that song to do...

The chicks didnt impress me cept for that one..

And I couldnt vote **** it...It kept telling me i was typing the wrong letters

Little bit embarrassed that I am gushing on this show...But tv blows sooooooooooo bad right now!!!

I enjoyed that song last night! I really really think this season of Rockstar: SuperNova is going to rock!

dam i missed it ...when and where is it on? btw ....i forgot to ask lol *

awwwwwwww, when was it on??????????????

here's some info on the show's air times, majik

In an intriguing new format, the show will air 3 times each week with the full length reality episode presented only on MSN Video. For the first time ever, you can watch the contestants' drama of rehearsing songs and attempting to get along with one another (in a Hollywood mansion no less) exclusively online all day every Monday. The contestants' performances (airing Tuesday from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT) and their grueling eliminations (showing Wednesday, from 8-9 p.m. ET/PT), will air on CBS, rounding out a unique and thrilling way to watch and interact with the show. MSN premieres the first reality episode Monday, July 3. The CBS premiere performance and elimination episodes will air Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET/PT respectively before moving to the regular Tuesday and Wednesday timeslots.

On Tuesdays, the contestants perform music's greatest rock tunes in front of a live audience with the show's supremely kick-butt house band comprised of some of the industry's most respected and talented musicians. Using either rockstar.msn.com or Verizon Wireless text messaging, viewers from all over the world will cast votes for their favorite performance. Then, on Wednesday night watch the battle grow fierce as the public's vote for their favorite is revealed and the bottom three contestants must each perform one more song in front of the live audience, the hosts and Supernova. At this point the decision is in the hands of Supernova as Tommy,

Jason and Gilby decide who will stay and who will go.

Meanwhile, you can go online to get the skinny on the hopefuls, read inside gossip, check out additional words from celebrity judges, buy and download music and performances, view the contestants' innermost thoughts via their own MSN Spaces blogs, discuss your faves (and not so faves), read features, scroll celeb and contestant fashion galleries and undoubtedly hear even more from Tommy Lee. We're guessing he'll never be at a loss for words.

Returning will be host Dave Navarro (from Jane's Addiction, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and currently Panic Channel), everyone's favorite mentor/judge/axe man, who'll provide both criticism and guidance to the aspirants. And who could forget Brooke Burke ("Wild On"), also returning to host--along with her parade of ultra-sexy ensembles.

Produced by Mark Burnett Productions, "Rock Star: Supernova" also counts Mark Burnett, David Goffin, Lisa Hennessy, Dave Navarro, Tommy Lee and Carl Stubner as executive producers and Conrad Riggs and Eden Gaha as co-executive producers.

Expect the unexpected, watch, participate and revel in the real life rock and roll fantasy of the hardest rocking (and for sure, craziest) auditions ever broadcast on TV. The song may profess that "it's only rock and roll" but for one lucky rocker, it'll be a whole lot more.

And we're thinking they will indeed, like it.

DOORROOO

I agree w/ Syd...I really dug Dilana & her rendition of Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit" rocked the house down!!! She's my fav so far. Next is the bad a ss m-fer, Lukas. He totally blew me away doin Billy Idol!! They are def my top two.

I liked Jill, Josh, & Storm too. I actually think the chicks are outshining the dudes after watching one episode, but that could soon change...ya never know.

I refused to watch the first Rock Star cause they were trying to replace Michael Hutchence, and that just p.issed me off! But I thought I would check out this season, although I must say "Super Nova" is one of the cheesiest names I have ever heard for a band! I agree with your first two pics Syd! That chick was wild and completely rocked! It was cool seeing her sing that song again tonight! And that dude that did the Billy Idol song, he was pretty cool, not sure if I see him in this band, but he will get a deal. This show is heavier than Idol, but they sure know how to drag out a results show, like Idol does! Should be interesting.

THANKS FOR THE INFO CHICK!!!!! ....good lord sounds like alot of work. ...cant i watch it on tv? lol...or is it only on the internet? ...thanks again for the info on it ..you rock. ...*

it would be great if my comp worked right lol...i need the "geek squad" ..lol....*

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Originally posted by betsyb3:
This show is heavier than Idol, but they sure know how to drag out a results show, like Idol does! Should be interesting.

Don't cha just love it when they say, "We'll find out who's going home…right after this commercial break!" Ryan Seacrest is the best @ doing that. Howie Mandel is pretty good @ it too on Deal or No Deal. lol

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Originally posted by majik:
THANKS FOR THE INFO CHICK!!!!! ....good lord sounds like alot of work. ...cant i watch it on tv? lol...or is it only on the internet? ...thanks again for the info on it ..you rock. ...*

fa shizil ma majik-mizil...you so ROCK!

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Originally posted by Viper:
I enjoyed that song last night! I really really think this season of Rockstar: SuperNova is going to rock!

My sentiments exactly, V!