8pm.
The broadcast of the 9th episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants" still attracted many American citizens to watch.
Compared with the previous episodes, the number of viewers has increased significantly. The number of viewers who watched the show just aired today has reached 8 million. There is no doubt that the influence of "SpongeBob SquarePants" has spread beyond California and the West Coast to the entire United States.
"Dear friends, please don't go away~!"
Today's ending of "SpongeBob SquarePants" was completely different from usual. The little sponge himself appeared on the show to advertise.
"The world is so big, there are all kinds of things!"
"Do you want to meet the talented people in America?"
"If so, tune in to UPN TV. Remember America's Got Talent, the magical show that features action, dance, juggling, talk shows, magic, singing, ventriloquism and more that defies categorisation."
"Of course, the show 'Got Talent' will be broadcast on time at 8:15 pm on May 15th of this year!"
"If you have all kinds of performing talents and a desire to perform beyond the ordinary, you can step onto the stage of "Got Talent" and show your talents to your heart's content!"
"All participants are welcome to participate regardless of age, region or race."
"The winner will receive the million-dollar grand prize!"
"UPN TV's America's Got Talent, we look forward to your participation!"
Boom~~~!
There is no doubt that as soon as this advertisement came out, it instantly caused an unprecedented sensation across the United States!
Selecting talents from the public?
TV platform broadcast?
Win the Million Dollar Prize!!!
How could the American people have experienced this in 1997?
Especially for young people with dreams, it has unparalleled appeal.
"Is this true or false?"
A young man who was watching TV said in astonishment: "I can be on TV? And have a chance to win a million-dollar grand prize?!"
After being astonished, the young man was filled with ecstasy and excitement!
You should know that the originator of American talent shows, American Idol, was not launched until after 2000. Now that America's Got Talent has emerged, how can it not cause a sensation?!
Kyle had originally thought about the popular talent show "American Idol".
However, after some investigation, it was found that the program "American Idol" originated from the British BBC program "Pop Idol" decades ago. Both the program format and the production model have clear copyright ownership.
Can't be pirated!
Moreover, Kyle had also consulted the BBC, but who knew that the other party would ask for a huge price of 60 million US dollars, and also wanted a share of advertising, which directly discouraged Kyle from doing so.
....
The day after the "Got Talent" ad was aired, UPN paid to publish articles in various media and newspapers, which swept across America.
The show caused a widespread sensation even before it was aired!
After all, this is a draft that everyone has never experienced!
Texas.
In a small town, the young Beyonce, who was only 17 years old, got up in the morning, washed up, and prepared to go to the square in the city centre with her guitar to start today's street performance.
But.
Before she even left the house, she received a call from her good friend Kelly Rowland.
"Hey, sister, are you going to perform now?"
"That's right," Beyoncé agreed.
"What are you doing? Don't you know America's Got Talent? Oh my God! Don't talk now.
I'll be at your house soon. Remember, don't leave!"
Kelly Rowland on the other end of the phone hung up without even waiting for Beyonce to speak.
"What's going on?"
Beyoncé was completely confused and had no idea what was going on.
Soon.
Not long after, Beyonce's good sister Kelly Rowland rushed to her, accompanied by two other friends of Beyonce.
LaTavia Robertson;
LeToya LaCorte;
The four of them, all young women, formed a girl singing group called "True Girl" a few years ago, but due to the bankruptcy of the record company, they had to start over.
Beyonce asked in confusion: "Sisters, what is going on with you? And what is this America's Got Talent?"
Hearing this, Kelly Rowland and others present were speechless.
"Oh my God!"
"My dearest sister, you don't know America's Got Talent?"
"Okay, then I'll tell you. Listen. It's a talent show launched by the UPN TV network. Um, it's the UPN TV that broadcasts SpongeBob SquarePants. Anyone can participate in this show. As long as your performance can impress the audience, you can advance. The final winner can get a million-dollar prize!"
"Sister, do you know what this means now?"
"It means that as long as we keep advancing, we can quickly become famous, you know?!"
As Kelly Rowland continues to explain, Beyoncé is shocked!
She was ecstatic at the time: "Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up and sign up for the competition!"
Hearing this, the other three also nodded rapidly.
The "America's Got Talent" show has undoubtedly become a stage that can help them realise their dreams.
Kyle, who was far away in Los Angeles, didn't know that they were participating in the competition, otherwise, he would have been very happy.
Man, that's Beyoncé!
She is the winner of 20 Grammy Awards and one of the most famous singers in the United States in the early 21st century!
Not to mention the past, the group Destiny's Child that she formed with Kelly Rowland before she went solo will also not be underestimated in the next few years. The sales of 60 million records are enough to explain everything.
....
Missouri.
On the streets of a certain city, Eminem, now 25 years old, sat on a bench by the roadside, looking dejected.
He is not young anymore.
Last year, he spent all his money to complete his first album. However, the reality is cruel. No one likes his rap music. The entire album sold less than 1,000 copies.
He is bankrupt!
His current goal is to find a record company to sign a contract and continue his music career.
"Damn it! Is there no record company willing to hire me? And they said my music is shit, these damn guys!"
"Is it true that white people are not as good as black people in rapping?"
Eminem cursed silently to himself, obviously very angry and a little lonely at the same time.
whoosh~~!
At this moment, a gust of wind blew by and blew away several newspapers from the roadside newsstand, one of which fell right on Eminem's face.
"Damn it, now even a newspaper can bully me?!"
He was so angry that he wanted to tear the newspaper into pieces on the spot, but he suddenly saw a piece of news and was stunned for a moment.
"A talent show?"
"America's Got Talent, a million-dollar prize?"
Eminem jumped up excitedly: "I knew there would be a way out. I will become famous this time."
Today, Eminem is indeed a man who is not appreciated for his talent and encounters obstacles everywhere. However, in the future, everyone in America, no, in the whole world, will know that Eminem is one of the representatives in the field of rappers.
"Lose Yourself", "Love the Way You Lie" and other works, which one is not famous?
With 15 Grammy Awards, 1 Oscar for Best Original Score, and 240 million records sold worldwide, Eminem can be said to have a brilliant future!
At the same time.
Young people with dreams in major American states such as New York, Nevada, Connecticut, Delaware, and even as far away as Canada were ecstatic when they learned about the talent show "America's Got Talent".
"I want to be famous!"
"The $1 million grand prize is mine!"
"I'm going to attend."
....
In just 5 days, the UPN TV "America's Got Talent" program team received as many as 5,000 applications from all over North America, and as time goes by, the number continues to increase!
It can be said that "America's Got Talent" has attracted the attention of the entire United States before the show even started.