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Online auditions for "The X Factor" now open

Online auditions for the second season of "The X Factor" are now open. Through Dec. 31, at 11:59 p.m. PT, solo artists and vocal groups (12 years old and over) have the opportunity to submit their two-minute a cappella audition videos to www.TheXFactorUSA.com.

In addition to online auditions, aspiring performers will soon be able to participate in open call auditions held in various cities (to be announced) across the country. Also, MyStudio Booths will once again be available for hopefuls to record and submit their auditions, just as "The X Factor" finalist Drew Ryniewicz did for season one. Auditioners should continue to check www.TheXFactorUSA.com for full terms, conditions and eligibility, as well as for more information about audition cities and dates.

On next week's "The X Factor," the final three will battle it out for the grand prize on the two-night finale airing Wednesday, Dec. 21 (8-9:30 p.m.), and Thursday, Dec. 22 (8 to 10 p.m.), on FOX.