FAME National Talent Search Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a summary only. This Contest is subject in all respects to the full Official Rules.

1. What is the Fame National Talent Search?
The Fame National Talent Search is a skill-based competition administered through 6 Six Flag theme park locations and the MySpace online networking community (each a "Tour Stop") for performers in the following categories:

• singing
• dancing
• and any other activity that shows talent in the performing arts

A panel of judges will judge all eligible performances for a Tour Stop in accordance with the Official Rules  to select 10 Semi-Finalists for that Tour Stop.

Semi-Finalists' performances for a Tour Stop will be judged by a panel of local celebrity judges for that Tour Stop, who will determine 1 Finalist for that Tour Stop (for a total of 7 Finalists for the entire Contest), who will compete at the final competition at Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park in Valencia, California between approximately September 3, 2009 and September 6, 2009. Participation, advancement, and winning is subject to verification and compliance with the Official Rules.

2. Who can participate in the Fame National Talent Search?
The Contest is open only to individuals who, as of the entry date:

• are legal residents of any 1 of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia;
• are at least 14 years old; (parent or legal guardian is required to be present (appear in person) including accompanying you to a participating Six Flags park to register for the contest, to perform your audition, and to the Semi-Finals Show if you are selected as a Semi-Finalist.)
• are not members of any guild, union or similar performance-related organization; and
• are not currently subject to any agreement that would interfere with or impair contestant's ability to enter and participate in this Contest.

Also, the following people may not participate: anyone who has been convicted of a felony or employees, agents, representatives, officers and directors of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and MySpace, Inc. and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate families (defined as spouses and biological, adoptive or step-parents, legal guardians, children, siblings, grandparents, and their respective spouses and any dependent under applicable income tax law) or members of the same household (those who share the same residence at least 3 months a year, whether related or not) of each.

However, seasonal employees of Six Flags who are hired on a temporary basis to staff parks during their peak operational periods and who otherwise fully comply with the Official Rules may participate.

3. Can groups participate in the Fame National Talent Search?

Yes, a group of up to 8 eligible contestants can participate. A group will be required to designate a leader, who will receive all notices for the Contest.

4. What are the different ways to audition for the Fame National Talent Search?

Audition in one of three ways:

• In person/live at a participating Six Flags theme park (PURCHASE OF PARK ADMISSION AND APPLICABLE PARKING REQUIRED);
• By recording an audition and mailing it to Six Flags for judging with other in-person entries for a participating Six Flags theme park in accordance with the mail-in instructions in the Official Rules (NO PURCHASE REQUIRED); or
• By recording an audition and submitting it online at the Fame MySpace page at www.myspace.com/fame (NO PURCHASE REQUIRED).

Important: all entry methods have different entry dates! Also, auditions have specific restrictions and requirements. See Official Rules for deadlines and instructions.

Eligible people can enter once per park and via MySpace (for a total of seven (7) times for the entire Contest). You can enter as an individual or as a member of a group of up to 8 people, regardless of entry method. People who enter as part of a group at a park or at MySpace may not enter as an individual at the same park or at MySpace. Likewise, people who enter as an individual at a park or at MySpace may not enter as a group at the same park or at MySpace. You may, however, enter as an individual at one participating park and with a group at another. And you may enter as a group on MySpace and as an individual at a park and vice versa.

5. How and when can I audition for the Fame National Talent Search Live at a Six Flags Park?

Enter the Contest at a participating Six Flags theme park listed below by registering on the date listed below for that park beginning 1 hour before the opening of the park and continuing for 3 hours.

Park and Registration/Audition Date:

• Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, TX) July 18, 2009 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Six Flags St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) July 25, 2009 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
• Six Flags Over Texas (Dallas, TX) August 1, 2009 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) August 8, 2009 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
• Six Flags Over Georgia (Atlanta, GA) August 15, 2009 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Six Flags Great America (Chicago, IL) August 22, 2009 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Go to the Contest registration desk located outside the park's main visitor gate or at an alternate location designated by park signs or personnel. Each individual or group member participant is required to complete, sign and submit a contest registration package at the time of registration in the form provided. Minors must have their parent or legal guardian present and also sign the package.

It is likely that only the first 400 eligible contestants and contestant groups that fully complete a registration package that is accepted by a Contest representative will be given the opportunity to audition at that park.

Participants will be given an audition number and audition time on that same Registration Date. Participants must report to the designated audition area at their audition time to check-in. A short rehearsal time will be given and then the contestant or group will be required to perform an audition of up to forty-five seconds (:45).

Contestants (individually or as a group) must do 1 of the following in the audition:

• sing a capella (music is not provided and may not be included in the audition) live any portion of a song selected by the contestant;
• perform the contestant's (or contestant group's) dance moves live to 1 of the 2 forty-five second (:45) segments of either the "FAME” motion picture theme song or “Out Here On My Own”, available for download at the “FAME” MySpace page (the “Approved Music Segments”); or
• perform any other activity that shows talent in the performing arts (meaning using your body, face, voice and/or presence in an expressive manner, such as telling jokes, reciting a story, etc.). The only music that may be used in auditions in the "performing arts" category is 1 of the 2 Approved Music Segments, but music is not required.

You may NOT bring in your own music to be played back during your performance.

IMPORTANT: If selected as a Semi-Finalist for a park, you must perform live, in-person at the Semi-Finals Show at the applicable park on the corresponding “Semi-Finals Date” listed below for that park, or you will be disqualified.

Park and Semi-Finals Date:

• Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, TX) July 19, 2009
• Six Flags St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) July 26, 2009
• Six Flags Over Texas (Dallas, TX) August 2, 2009
• Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) August 9, 2009
• Six Flags Over Georgia (Atlanta, GA) August 16, 2009
• Six Flags Great America (Chicago, IL) August 23, 2009

See Official Rules for additional requirements and judging criteria for auditions.

6. How and when can I audition for the Fame National Talent Search by Mail?

If you do not (or your group does not) desire to perform an in-person audition at a Six Flags park, you (or your group) may submit an audition for a participating park by creating a video recording of your audition of up to forty-five seconds (:45) and submitting the recording (either on DVD disc or VHS tape) by postage-paid mail no later than the following “Last Receipt Date” for the applicable park:

Park and Last Receipt Date Semi-Finals Date:

• Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, TX) July 9, 2009 July 19, 2009
• Six Flags St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) July 16, 2009 July 26, 2009
• Six Flags Over Texas (Dallas, TX) July 23, 2009 August 2, 2009
• Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) July 30, 2009 August 9, 2009
• Six Flags Over Georgia (Atlanta, GA) August 6, 2009 August 16, 2009
• Six Flags Great America (Chicago, IL) August 13, 2009 August 23, 2009

IMPORTANT: Each mail-in entrant that is selected as a Semi-Finalist for a park, if any, must perform live, in-person at the applicable park in the Semi-Finals Show on the corresponding “Semi-Finals Date” listed above for that park, or he or she may be disqualified.

You must mail 2 things to enter: (1) your (or your group's) recorded audition on DVD disc or VHS tape; and (2) a separate, signed, completed Contest registration package in the form provided for you (and each group member, if applicable). Each minor must have his or her parent or legal guardian complete and sign, also.

Contest registration packages are available for download at the Six Flags Contest website or by mail request with a self-addressed postage-stamped envelope to: “Fame National Talent Search - Contest Registration Package Request, Six Flags Theme Parks Inc., c/o Six Flags, Inc., 1540 Broadway, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036."

Auditions must depict you (or your group) doing 1 of the following:

• singing a capella (music is not provided and must not be included for singing auditions) live any portion of a song selected by the contestant;
• performing the contestant's (or contestant group's) dance moves live to 1 of the 2 forty-five second (:45) segments of either the "FAME” motion picture theme song or “Out Here On My Own”, available for download at the “FAME” MySpace page (the “Approved Music Segments”);
• or performing any other activity that shows talent in the performing arts (meaning using your body, face, voice and/or presence in an expressive manner, such as telling jokes, reciting a story, etc.). The only music that may be used in the "performing arts" category is 1 of the 2 Approved Music Segments, but music is not required.

Audition recordings must be in either DVD disc or VHS tape format with the following written on the DVD face or VHS label: (1) your full name (and full name of each group member, if applicable) and (2) the Six Flags park for which the audition is being submitted. Do not submit any recording that is one-of-a-kind. Contest Entities are not responsible for any DVD disc or VHS tape that cannot be played properly for any reason.

See Official Rules for additional requirements and judging criteria for auditions.

Mail the recording and Contest registration package (one for each member of the group, if applicable) together by United States mail in a sealed postage paid envelope or box with correct postage to: “Fame National Talent Search - Contest Submission, Six Flags Theme Parks Inc., c/o Six Flags, Inc., 1540 Broadway, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036, Attn: JL" by the park "Last Receipt" deadline listed above.

7. How and when can I audition for the Fame National Talent Search Live via MySpace?

You (or your group) may audition through MySpace by creating a digital recording of your audition of up to forty-five seconds (:45) and following the onscreen instructions at the MySpace “FAME” page to upload the recording and complete and submit the entry form. To participate and upload an audition, you must be a registered user of the MySpace online community (registration is free) and have read and agree to the Terms of Use. Auditions must be received by MySpace between 12:00:00am PT on June 17, 2009, and 11:59:59pm PT on August 3, 2009.

Auditions must depict you (or your group) doing 1 of the following:

• singing a capella to 1 of the 2 forty-five second (:45) segments of either the "FAME” motion picture theme song or “Out Here On My Own”, available for download at the “FAME” MySpace page (the “Approved Music Segments”) [no background music allowed in your recorded a capella MySpace audition - download is made available for practice purposes only];
• performing the contestant's (or contestant group's) dance moves to 1 of the 2 Approved Music Segments; or performing any other activity that shows talent in the performing arts (meaning using your body, face, voice and/or presence in an expressive manner, such as telling jokes, reciting a story, etc.). The only music that may be used in auditions in the "performing arts" category is 1 of the 2 Approved Music Segments, but music is not required.
• Audition videos must be no more than 512MB and must be in one of the following formats: .avi, .asf, .dv, .wmv, .mov, .qt, .3g2, .3gp, .3gp2, .3gpp, .gsm, .mpg, .mpeg, .mp4, .m4v, .mp4v, .cmp, .divx, .xvid, .264, .rm, .rmvb, .flv, .mkv, .ogm.

See Official Rules for additional requirements and judging criteria for auditions.

If you are entering as a group, the owner of the MySpace account through which the entry is submitted will be considered the lead member of the group to whom all notices will be directed. The group leader will be sent an e-mail containing a Contest registration package. Each group member, including leader (and any minor's parent or legal guardian), must print, completely fill out and sign a Contest registration package and return it according to the e-mail instructions and Official Rules. Completed Contest registration packages must be received by Sponsor within 72 hours from the date and time the group leader submits his/her group video audition at the MySpace site, or the group entry may be disqualified.

If you are a minor in your state of residence, you will be sent an e-mail to the e-mail address provided with your entry containing a Contest registration package. You and your parent or legal guardian (on his or her behalf and on your behalf) must print, completely fill out and sign the Contest registration package and return it according to the e-mail instructions and Official Rules.Completed Contest registration package must be received by Sponsor within 72 hours from the date and time you submit your video audition at the MySpace site. Sponsors reserve the right in their sole discretion to provide and request the Contest registration package through other means or at another time.

8. What talent can I perform in my audition?

• Singing
  You may sing to audition.
  If you are auditioning live or by mail for a Six Flags park: You must sing a cappella, without any background music, to a forty-five second (:45) segment of any song of your choice.
  
  If you are auditioning through MySpace: You must sing a capella 1 of 2 forty-five second (:45) segments of either the “FAME” motion picture theme song or “Out Here On My Own”, available for download at the “FAME” MySpace page. You may not sing any other music in your MySpace singing audition. [no background music allowed in your recorded a capella MySpace audition - download is made available for practice purposes only] 
•  Dancing
  You may perform your (or your group's) dance moves to audition. You must use 1 of the 2 forty-five second (:45) segments of either the “FAME” motion picture theme song or “Out Here On My Own”, available for download at the “FAME” MySpace page. You may not use any other music in your dance audition.
• Miscellaneous Performing Arts
  You may audition by performing any activity that shows talent in the performing arts as long as you comply with the Official Rules. “Performing arts” means using your (or your group's) body, face, voice and/or presence in an expressive manner, such as telling jokes, reciting a story, etc. You are not required to use music. If any music is used it must be 1 of the 2 forty-five second (:45) segments of either the "FAME” motion picture theme song or “Out Here On My Own”, available for download at the “FAME” MySpace page. You may not use any other music in your performing arts audition.

9. Can I bring music into a Six Flags park to play during my in -park audition?

You may NOT bring in your own music to be played during your performance.

If you sing it must be a capella (without background music) and if you perform another talent, then you may only use 1 of the 2 forty-five second (:45) segments of either the “FAME” motion picture theme song or “Out Here On My Own”, which sponsors will provide at the park. So that you can practice, the song segments are available for download at the “FAME” MySpace page.  

10. If I choose to sing or use a song in my audition, am I restricted to a particular song or songs?

(a) If you are auditioning live or by mail for a Six Flags park: You must sing a cappella, without any background music, to a portion of any song of your choice. If you dance or do a performing art, you may only use 1 of the 2 forty-five second (:45) segments of either the "FAME” motion picture theme song or “Out Here On My Own”, available for download at the “FAME” MySpace page.

(b) If you are auditioning through MySpace: You must sing a capella (without any background music) or dance to 1 of the 2 forty-five second (:45) segments of either the "FAME” motion picture theme song or “Out Here On My Own”, available for download at the “FAME” MySpace page. You may only use, but are not required to use, 1 of those 2 song segments for auditions in the performing arts category.

11. Will any written lyrics be made available to participants?

Yes, lyrics to the "FAME" theme song and "Out Here on my Own" will be made available at www.myspace.com/fame.

12. Is there any limitation on what I can include in my audition?

Please refer to the Official Rules for all requirements and restrictions on auditions, including, without limitation:

You must choose one of the performance categories. Your audition must not contain any unrelated material.

Your audition must be suitable for a public forum and must not contain material that is or promote activities that are illegal, discriminatory, sexually explicit, obscene, pornographic, violent, self-mutilating, defamatory, libelous, offensive, threatening, profane, hateful, indecent, inappropriate or harassing, or derogatory, harmful or injurious to the sponsors or any Contest-related entity or person.

Your audition must not contain political or religious statements.

Your audition must be entirely original to you (or your group, if applicable) or in the public domain except for music allowed specifically by the Official Rules for that entry method and performance category.

Your audition must not mention or perform any third party's copyrighted material (for example, movies, books, music not specifically allowed, TV programming, etc.) or identifying descriptions of any media property.

You must not infringe, misappropriate or violate any right of any third party, including, without limitation, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or right of privacy or publicity.

Your audition must not have been previously submitted to another contest, broadcast on a media network or submitted to any entertainment entity that would conflict with this Contest.

You must not include (e.g., in the background, on costumes, on equipment or on props) any recognizable third party trademarks, logos, insignia, location signage, advertising, branded products, photographs, artwork, or sculpture.

You must not include, depict, or feature third parties (except members of a group appearing in that group's performance).

You must not use props, instruments or other items that are larger than 9 in. x 14 in. x 22 in. (e.g., the size of airline carry-on luggage), that are live animals, that are dangerous or potentially dangerous to any person or property (including yourself), or that require time for you to set up before your performance. If you arrive at a participating Six Flags park with an authorized prop, you must check it in at registration and will only receive it back when you check in for your audition. Sponsors will not be responsible or liable for loss of or damage to any prop.

13. Is there a time limit on my audition?
Yes, all auditions (and Semi-Finalist performances, if applicable) may only be up to forty-fine seconds (:45) long.   14. Can I use a prop in my audition (e.g., musical instrument)?
You must not use props, instruments or other items that are larger than 9 in. x 14 in. x 22 in. (e.g., the size of airline carry-on luggage), that are live animals, that are dangerous or potentially dangerous to any person or property (including yourself), or that require time for you to set up before your performance. If you arrive at a participating Six Flags park with an authorized prop, you must check it in at registration and will only receive it back when you check in for your audition. Sponsors will not be responsible or liable for loss of or damage to any prop. See Official Rules for more restrictions on auditions.

15. Are there restrictions on what I can wear in my audition?

You must be fully clothed. Keep it clean and family-oriented. You may not wear anything offensive and or with any branding, logos or trademarks.

16. Is there any limitation on how I can use my audition?

Your audition must not have been previously submitted to another contest, broadcast on a media network or submitted to any entertainment entity that would conflict with this Contest.

By submitting your audition, you are agreeing that you will not distribute, display, copy or use your audition or any other Contest-related materials in any way or for any purpose, including, without limitation, to participate in any other contests, talent searches or similar activities, or in any way that is or may be offensive or harmful to any sponsor or Contest-related entity or its reputation.

You must cooperate with any request by Sponsors to remove any Material from a third party site or other location.

17. What if someone helped me create my recorded audition?

If any one else shot or helped with the production of your audition recording, you must be able to provide on request all appropriate clearances, permissions and releases that sponsors require from that person.

18. What if I shot my recorded audition at a recognizable location?

You must be able to provide location releases for all recognizable locations on request.

19. If I audition at a participating Six Flags location, can I audition at another participating
Six Flags location?

Yes, but you may not audition for the same park twice or for MySpace twice, regardless of whether you are participating as an individual or group.

20. If I audition at a Six Flags location, can I audition by submitting a video via MySpace?

Yes, but you may not audition for the same park twice or for MySpace twice, regardless of whether you are participating as an individual or group.

21. How will performances be judged?

Judges will score each round using the following judging criteria and weights: technical talent (e.g., pitch, rhythm, arrangement, difficulty, execution) (50%); showmanship and stage presence (e.g., not nervous, enjoys performing, passion, spirit, etc.) (25%); and likelihood of public appeal (25%).

All live and mail-in entries for one Six Flags park will be judged as a pool and all entries for MySpace will be judged as a pool. 10 Semi-Finalists for each will be selected, in sponsors' and judges' sole discretion. Then, the Semi-Finalists will perform in the applicable park's Semi-Finals Show and be judged for that park to select 1 Finalist per park and the Semi-Finalists for MySpace will be judged again based on their auditions to select 1 Finalist for a grand total of seven (7) Finalists for the entire Contest.

22. Who will be judging?

A judging panel for each park and for MySpace will judge and score that park's or MySpace's entries. The judging panel will be comprised of an individual or individuals who are experienced in talent, entertainment or public performance. Judges of the Semi-Finalists will be local celebrity judges appointed by sponsors.

23. Does public voting count?

No

24. Are there timing or capacity limitations on how many auditions will be seen at a Six Flags theme park location?

You may only register to audition live at a park on that park's designated registration date, beginning 1 hour before that park opens and continuing for 3 hours, unless extended by sponsors.

It is likely that only the first 400 eligible contestants and contestant groups that fully complete a registration package that is accepted by a Contest representative will be given the opportunity to audition at that park.

25. What will I be required to sign if I want to participate?

Each participant must read and agree to the Contest registration package, which initially contains an Audition Application/Affidavit and Release. If you are selected as 1 of the 7 Finalists, you (and each group member, if applicable, and each minor's parent or legal guardian) will be required to sign a document authorizing sponsors to run a background check on you. Also, at any point during the Contest or prize redemption, sponsors may require you (and each group member, if applicable, and each minor's parent or legal guardian) to sign and return additional documents, assignments and agreements to them in the form provided and within a certain time frame, or you may be disqualified.

26. What do I have to send in or bring with me to the audition?

Six Flags Live:
You (and each group member, if applicable) must have submitted your completed Contest registration package (signed by your parent or legal guardian, too, if you are a minor) at the time of registration at the park. You must bring your parent or legal guardian with you to the audition if you are a minor.

Six Flags Mail-in:
You (and each group member, if applicable) must have submitted your completed Contest registration package (signed by your parent or legal guardian, too, if you are a minor) with your recorded audition by mail. Your DVD disc or VHS tape must be properly labeled according to the Official Rules.
MySpace:
If you are entering as an individual, you can read and agree to the Contest registration package directly on the online entry form.

If you are a minor in your primary state of residence, after you submit your entry, you will be sent an e-mail to the e-mail address provided with your entry containing a Contest registration package. You and your parent or legal guardian (on his or her behalf and on your behalf) must print, completely fill out and sign the Contest registration package and return it according to the e-mail instructions and Official Rules. Completed Contest registration package must be received by Sponsor within 72 hours from the date and time you submit your video audition at the MySpace site. Sponsors reserve the right in their sole discretion to provide and request the Contest registration package through other means or at another time.

If you are entering as a group, the group leader should receive a Contest registration package by e-mail after submitting the entry. You and each group member must submitted your completed Contest registration package (signed by your parent or legal guardian, too, if you are a minor) according to the instructions in the e-mail and the Official Rules.

27. Where can I get a Contest registration package?

Contest registration packages are available for download at the Six Flags Contest website or by mail request with a self-addressed postage-stamped envelope to: “Fame National Talent Search - Contest Registration Package Request, Six Flags Theme Parks Inc., c/o Six Flags, Inc., 1540 Broadway, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036."

28. If I mail-in my audition for a Six Flags park or submit it using MySpace, will I have to come to that Six Flags theme park to participate at any point?

Possibly. If you entered by mail for a park, you will not be required to attend the Six Flags park unless you are selected as 1 of the 10 Semi-Finalists for that park. If you entered through MySpace, you will not be required to attend a Six Flags theme park unless selected as the 1 Finalist for MySpace.

Regardless of how you entered, if you are selected as 1 of the 7 Finalists, you will be required to perform at the Finals Show at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California as part of the Finalist trip prize.

29. Do I have to pay to get in to the parks to register or for my audition, Semi-Finals Show or Finals Show?

For Six Flags Live Entry: You (and your parent or legal guardian if you are a minor) must pay for applicable parking to register for and attend the audition, and you must pay for park admission (or have a valid 2009 Six Flags Season Pass for each person, if applicable) to attend the audition.

For Six Flags Live AND Six Flags Mail-In Entry: If you are selected as a Semi-Finalist (as an individual or group member), you (and one parent or legal guardian, if you are a minor) will be admitted to the applicable park for free with general parking for one vehicle (standard-sized car or truck) on the date of the Semi-Finals Show.

For All Entry Methods: If you are selected as a Finalist (as an individual or group member), you (and one parent or legal guardian, if you are a minor) will be admitted for free to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California on the date of the Finals Show.

30. Do I have to pay for parking at Six Flags?

If you are auditioning live, in-person at a participating Six Flags park, you (and your parent or legal guardian, if you are a minor) must pay for parking or you must have a valid 2009 Season Pass Parking Pass.

31. Can I enter other talent contests while I am participating?

If you are selected as a Finalist, you must not participate in any other talent contests, talents searches, media programming, or other similar competitions or activities in which your performance services will be required before September 7, 2009.

32. When is the Semi-Finals show in each park?

Park and Semi-Finals Show Date:

• Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, TX) July 19, 2009
• Six Flags St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) July 26, 2009
• Six Flags Over Texas (Dallas, TX) August 2, 2009
• Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) August 9, 2009
• Six Flags Over Georgia (Atlanta, GA) August 16, 2009
• Six Flags Great America (Chicago, IL) August 23, 2009

33. If I am selected as a Finalist, what song can I sing?

Sponsors will send to all Finalists on the same day the music track for the song that all Finalists must sing in the Finals Show. Finalists must sing to that background track at the Finals Show and may not sing a capella.

34. Can I change the skill or talent that I am performing?

No, you must perform the same skill each round in which you perform, if you are selected to perform in more than one round.

35. What if I am a minor?

If you are a minor in your primary state of residence (which is age 18 in most states, but is 19 in Alabama and Nebraska and 21 in Mississippi), ask your parent or legal guardian for permission and help to enter. Regardless of entry method, your parent or legal guardian will be required to agree to and sign Sponsor-provided documents on behalf of themselves and on behalf of you, including the registration package and all documents, assignments and agreements that Sponsors require in the form provided, within the timeframe and as instructed by Sponsors at any point during the Contest or prize redemption. If you are selected as a Finalist, your parent or legal guardian will be required to be present and accompany you to perform at the Finals Show in Valencia, California in early September 2009. See below for additional requirements based on entry method.

Additional Requirements for Six Flags Live Entry: Your parent or legal guardian is required to be present, including accompanying you to a participating Six Flags park to register for the Contest, to perform your audition, and to the Semi-Finals Show if you are selected as a Semi-Finalist. Your parent or legal guardian is required to read and sign the Contest registration package and turn it in to a Contest representative at the time of registration, or you will not be allowed to audition.

Additional Requirements for Six Flags Mail-In Entry: Your parent or legal guardian must help you and give you permission to submit your entry. Your parent or legal guardian is required to read and sign the Contest registration package and mail it with your audition according to the mail-in instructions in the Official Rules, or your audition will be disqualified. If you are selected as a Semi-Finalist, your parent or legal guardian will be required to be present and accompany you to the applicable Six Flags park to perform in the Semi-Finals Show on that park's Semi-Finals Show date.

Additional Requirements for MySpace Entry: Your parent or legal guardian must help you and give you permission to submit your entry. After you submit your entry, you will be sent an e-mail to the e-mail address provided with your entry containing a Contest registration package. You and your parent or legal guardian (on his or her behalf and on your behalf) must print, completely fill out and sign the Contest registration package and return it according to the e-mail instructions and Official Rules. Completed Contest registration package must be received by Sponsor within 72 hours from the date and time you submit your video audition at the MySpace site. Sponsors reserve the right in their sole discretion to provide and request the Contest registration package through other means or at another time.

36. Do parents or guardians have to pay to get in to the parks for the audition, Semi-Finals Show or Finals Show?

For Six Flags Live Entry: If you are a minor, your parent or legal guardian must pay for applicable parking and admission (or must have a valid 2009 Six Flags Season Pass) to accompany you to registration and your audition. Applicable parking fees are required regardless of whether you receive an audition.

For Six Flags Live AND Six Flags Mail-In Entry: If you are selected as a Semi-Finalist (as an individual or group member) and you are a minor in your primary state of residence, you must bring 1 parent or legal guardian to accompany you to perform in the Semi-Finals Show, who will be admitted for free on the date of the Semi-Finals Show. The parent or legal guardian will not receive any parking in addition to the one general parking spot (standard-sized car or truck) that will be given to the Semi-Finalist.

For All Entry Methods: If you are selected as a Finalist (as an individual or group member) and you are a minor in your primary state of residence, you must bring 1 parent or legal guardian as your guest on the Finalist trip prize to attend the Finalist Show, who will be admitted for free to the park on that date.

37. What could I win?

If you are selected as a Finalist or member of a Finalist group, you could win, subject to verification:

A trip to perform in the Finals Show, currently scheduled for September 5, 2009, consisting of:

• (i) round-trip coach airfare for you between a United States major metropolitan airport near your primary residence and the Los Angeles, California area (airports, carrier, seating, and travel dates and times as determined by Sponsors or their designee);
• (ii) a three (3) night stay at a hotel in the Valencia, California area (one (1) standard room with single occupancy; dates, hotel and room as determined by Sponsors or their designee); (iii) round-trip ground transportation to and from the destination city airport and the hotel, the hotel and Finals Show rehearsals, and the hotel and the Finals Show (ground transportation as determined by Sponsors or their designee),
• (iii) a check or giftcard for you for $200 for use towards meals, incidentals and expenses (giftcard, if any, as determined by Sponsors, is subject to the terms, conditions and restrictions thereof); and
  (iv) admission for you to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California for attendance at and your participation in the Finals Show.

If you are a Finalist (individual or a group member) and are a minor in your primary state of residence, you must be accompanied on the Finalist Trip with your parent or legal guardian, and you would also be awarded the following for use solely by your parent or legal guardian:

• (i) round-trip coach airfare with you between a United States major metropolitan airport near your primary residence and the Los Angeles, California area (airports, carrier, seating, and travel dates and times as determined by Sponsors or their designee);
• (ii) three (3) night stay in the same room as you at a Sponsor-selected hotel in the Valencia, California area;
• (iii) round-trip ground transportation with you to and from the destination city airport and the hotel, the hotel and Finals Show rehearsals, and the hotel and the Finals Show (ground transportation as determined by Sponsors or their designee), and
• (iv) admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California for attendance at your participation in the Finals Show.

As a verified Finalist, you would also receive, subject to verification, a "FAME" prize pack, consisting of 1 “FAME” t-shirt and 1 screening pass to see the “FAME” motion picture on Sponsor-selected date, time and location.

You must travel on Sponsor-selected dates, times and from and to Sponsor-selected locations, or prize will be forfeited. See Official Rules for important information and restrictions on the Finalist prize.

If you are selected as the winner of the Contest Grand Prize, you could win, subject to verification:

• (i) a trip for you (as an individual contestant or group member, if applicable) and one (1) guest (who must be your parent or legal guardian if you are a minor in your primary state of residence) to Los Angeles, California for five (5) days which may include, but is not limited to, round-trip coach airfare between a United States major metropolitan airport near your primary residence and the Los Angeles, California area (airports, carrier, seating, and travel dates and times as determined by Sponsors or their designee), ground transportation between airport and hotel upon arrival and departure, and hotel accommodations in the Los Angeles, California area (one (1) standard room with double occupancy; dates, hotel and room as determined by Sponsors or their designee); AND
• (ii) 1 of each of the following for you and your group, if applicable, regardless of whether you are an individual or a group: $5000 cash; a $250 Sephora gift card; a $1500 Johnny Rockets VIP gift card; a meeting with a talent agent and studio executive chosen by MGM in its sole discretion; an appearance on the special features on the ”FAME” DVD as determined by MGM in its sole discretion; and an appearance in a photo spread in “OK!” magazine, which may be shot from the Finals Show location on that same day, as determined by MGM in its sole discretion.
  
  You must travel on Sponsor-selected dates, times and from and to Sponsor-selected locations, or prize will be forfeited. See Official Rules  for important information and restrictions on the Grand Prize.

38. What happens if it rains or there is bad weather at a participating Six Flags park on the audition Semi-Finals or Finals Show date?

Sponsors reserve the right to change or cancel any portion of the Contest as set forth in the Official Rules. The auditions and shows may take place rain or shine at Sponsors' sole discretion. If the applicable Six Flags park is closed due to inclement weather or other circumstances, the dates and other Contest details may be changed or cancelled in Sponsors' sole discretion.

39. What if I have more questions?

You can e-mail any questions you have to famefaq@hotmail.com. Sponsors will try to respond to your questions, but responses to every question may not be possible.