Karaoke Challenge for September 12th - “Glee Week”
To celebrate the return of Glee, this week’s challenge will focus on the Gleek inside. From Whitney to Adele, even the King of Pop Michael Jackson, Glee have done it all!
Contestants will log in via Facebook and sing a song covered by theGLEE CAST for a chance to win a YouNow prize package!
The Karaoke challenge is a live weekly competition hosted by James Jones every Wednesday at 3pm EDT, 8pm BST on YouNow.com/karaoke.
If one day of Karaoke is not enough, join James Cogle same time, same place this Friday!
What are the rules of Karaoke?
- For two hours, each broadcaster is allowed to sing 1 song per broadcast, however you can get back in the queue as often as possible.
Do I need to have background music?
- By definition, Karaoke songs have an instrumental backing track, having musical accompaniment is highly encouraged, however a cappella is also acceptable.
- Check out these free backing tracks from the karaoke channel on youtube.
What if I get voted off before my song is over?
- Each broadcaster is guaranteed 2 mins, if you are voted off after the two minutes, get back in the queue and try again.
What’s in the prize package?
- Younow T-Shirt
- YouNow Buttons
- YouNow stickers
- Swag
How do I win?
- Be entertaining, follow directions, have fun.
- Check out these tips for making your broadcasts rock!
Be there and be a star!!!
Are You Super? 7/31/12 Highlights and Challenges for next show 8/7/12
The Are You Super? Show took place in the Shows 2 channel on YouNow.com. Hosted by Donovan “The Prince” Santiago, the main challenge of Are You Super? was simple: be a superhero or villain. Contestants could create their own hero or villain or impersonate one that is already created.
-General YouNow hosted this weeks Are You Super?
-Paul Ocoonor talking about his secret identity.
-Will Brutnell pulling out all the stops.
-Nico Verhoeven showing off his oero box costume.
In the end Nico Verhoeven won this weeks Are You Super? So next Tuesday in the Shows 2 Channel from 1-2pm EDT, 6-7pm BST. Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? Show us your best superhero impersonation for a chance to win prizes!
YouNow Dance Off Hosted by Johnni Riddlin: Rules for August 25th
So you think you can dance eh? Well then… PROVE IT on YouNow’s Dance Off hosted by Johnni Riddlin for a chance to win a YouNow prize package! The Dance Off will be this Saturday August 25th at 3pm EDT, 12pm PDT, 8pm BST on YouNow.com/Dance.
Dance Off Rules:
- Those competing in the Dance Off will have one hour to strut their stuff!
- Whether you’re belly dancing or free styling, all dance styles are fair game.
- Each broadcast is given a TWO MINUTES and is limited to one song, but feel free to jump back into the queue as often as possible.
- After one hour, the top three dancers will face off. Finalists are chosen based on skill, entertainment factor and originality.
What’s in the prize package?
- YouNow T-Shirt
- YouNow Poster
- YouNow Stickers
If you think about competing, Bring it! Because if you don’t…you will get SERVED!
How to Spice Up Your Broadcast! (Costumes Edition)
Wondering how to make your broadcasts cooler and more engaging? Well one way to spice up your broadcast is with a cool outfit or costume. Things like hats, wigs, mask, capes and face paint are just a few of the things you can use to spice up your broadcast.
-Oreo Man broadcast on YouNow
You may be wondering? Well how does this help my broadcast? Well it helps in that you will stand out from the crowd. People love to see costumes because it is different and shows you are not afraid to have fun. Also say you decide to dress up as Mario from the popular nintendo video games or as the super villain The Joker, People who know these characters will automatically want to talk to you and you have a topic already.
-Link from Legend of Zelda broadcasts on YouNow
While costumes are not always needed for a broadcast they do spice them up. People love to see funny costumes and awesome outfits. So if you feel like you need to spice up your broadcast then get a mask or wig or hat and broadcast. A better idea would be to combine all three. To get an idea of great costumes check out The Best Costumes on YouNow.com video and then go live with your costume/outfit.
YouNow Dance Off Hosted by Johnni Riddlin: Rules for July 28th
So you think you can dance eh? Well then… PROVE IT on YouNow’s Dance Off hosted by Johnni Riddlin for a chance to win a YouNow prize package! The Dance Off will be this Saturday July 28th at 3pm EDT, 12pm PDT, 8pm BST on YouNow.com/Dance.
Dance Off Rules:
- Those competing in the Dance Off will have one hour to strut their stuff!
- Whether you’re belly dancing or free styling, all dance styles are fair game.
- Each broadcast is given a TWO MINUTES and is limited to one song, but feel free to jump back into the queue as often as possible.
- After one hour, the top three dancers will face off. Finalists are chosen based on skill, entertainment factor and originality.
What’s in the prize package?
- YouNow T-Shirt
- YouNow Poster
- YouNow Stickers
If you think about competing, Bring it! Because if you don’t…you will get SERVED!
YouNow Rising Stars - Luke Cutforth
YouNow Meme Monday!
It’s time to share some YouNow memes! Who took the top meme spot this week?
Remember, you can check out the rest of the community created YouNow Memes right here.
Also, don’t forget to send your own YouNow memes to clips@younow.com or post them to the Younowers Facebook group for a chance to be featured on our Facebook page and Tumblr!
4. Karim Slimani
3. Nile Watson
2. Nile Watson
1. Marina Joyce
YouNow Dance Off Hosted by Johnni Riddlin: Rules for July 21st
So you think you can dance eh? Well then… PROVE IT on YouNow’s Dance Off hosted by Johnni Riddlin for a chance to win a YouNow prize package! The Dance Off will be this Saturday July 21st at 3pm EDT, 12pm PDT, 8pm BST on YouNow.com/Dance.
Native Americans have the Ghost Dance and the Bushmen form South Africa dance all night until they collapse in exhaustion, all in the name of healing ones mind, body and soul.Now this week we want to see your own unique healing dance.
Dance Off Rules:
- Create your own healing dance! Use props and costumes to enhance your routine.
- Those competing in the Dance Off will have one hour to strut their stuff!
- Each broadcast is given a TWO MINUTES and is limited to one song, but feel free to jump back into the queue as often as possible.
- After one hour, the top three dancers will face off. Finalists are chosen based on skill, entertainment factor and originality.
What’s in the prize package?
- YouNow T-Shirt
- YouNow Poster
- YouNow Stickers
If you think about competing, Bring it! Because if you don’t…you will get SERVED!
Get inspired with this video right here!
YouNow x HelloBeautiful
YouNow has partnered with Hello Beautiful, an African American woman’s online lifestyle guide, to launch the HelloBeautiful channel!
Hello Beautiful encourages healthy and fabulous lifestyle choices, with a pinch of news and celebrity gossip. Just what we like!
The HelloBeautiful Channel is a forum in which community members have live video discussions and conversations. The Hello Beautiful channel is linked from the HelloBeautiful.com home page and from links placed at the end of hot stories.
Whether it’s discussing ways to strut your stuff on the beach or chatting about Tyson Chandler’s photo for ESPN magazine, you can join the open discussion LIVE on the new HelloBeautiful channel!
YouNow Meme Invasion!
In a one week span, the YouNow community created over 100 YouNow memes! The YouNowers Facebook group was flooded by memes, most of them on July 12 (hmmm).
Choosing this weeks top 5 memes proved to be a bit difficult with all the entries but the following memes proved to be the cream of the crop!
Remember, you can check out the rest of the top community created YouNow Memes right here.
Also, don’t forget to send your own YouNow memes to clips@younow.com or post them to the Younowers Facebook group for a chance to be featured on our Facebook page and Tumblr!
5. Alex Collins
4. Daniel O’Niell
3. Taco Holmes
