Whether you're a great singer who longs for stardom or a terrible singer who enjoys playing the fool, your chance to show the world your talent (or lack of same) is Monday, August 27 right here in Philadelphia when American Idol comes to Philadelphia for auditions for the 2008 season.

It's the first time American Idol has come to Philadelphia and only time will tell if our performers are so bad that it's also the last.

Philadelphia is the final stop in a series of seven audition cities across the nation, which began on Monday, July 30 in San Diego. Other audition cities were: Dallas, TX (Aug. 6), Omaha, NE (Aug. 10), Atlanta, GA (Aug. 14), Charleston, SC (Aug. 18) and Miami FL (August 22).

Philadelphia registration takes place this weekend, August 25-26, 2007 at the Wachovia Spectrum.

Those who register this weekend have a much better chance at getting to the judges on Monday. Those who wait to register until Monday will be last to perform.

Auditions will begin Monday morning and are open to men and women aged 16 to 28 who are eligible to work in the United States.

Additional information on how to register and obtain your wristband for the right to audition, as well as procedures and rules for Monday's auditions, are available at www.AmericanIdol.com.