8.0

1 hr 0 min

2004-05-17

1

The WB's Superstar USA is a television show which spoofed the popular show American Idol. Essentially that show's polar opposite, Superstar USA told contestants they were looking for the best singer when they were actually looking for the worst. Hosted by Brian McFayden, people first audition before three judges in four cities across the United States. Finalists were chosen based on the lie that they were the most likely to be able to parlay their win into a successful recording contact based on talent. However, the audition process was the opposite of American Idol as good singers were mocked and told no while bad singers were given gushing praise and passed to the next round. Said finalists were subjected to makeovers where they were encouraged to emulate pop stars. Contestants would then be falsely encouraged and praised by the judges as well as the stylists, choreographers and vocal coaches; in particular, they would be encouraged to try and stretch their vocal range far beyond what they could actually reach. Contestants with charistmatic personalities, such as the singer/songwriter pro-cheerleader Nina "Diva", were heavily encouraged to follow all of the producer driven directives.

Reality

Comedy

Trailers

Characters

Brian McFayden

Brian McFayden

Host

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

Tone Loc

Tone Loc

Similar Movies

Cunk & Other Humans on 2019

2019-12-16

Lip Sync Battle

2015-04-02

Mr Trot

2020-01-02

Pinoy Boyband Superstar

2016-09-10

Nashville Star

2003-03-08

Documentary Now!

2015-08-20

Top Coppers

2015-08-19

The Sing-Off

2009-12-14

The Venture Bros.

2004-08-07

That's My Jam

2022-12-17

X-Factor

2010-09-04

Schmigadoon!

2021-07-16

Stars in Their Eyes

1990-07-21

No Activity

2015-10-22

It Takes Two

2006-05-28

Kevin Can F**K Himself

2021-06-20

Lip Sync Battle UK

2016-01-08

Acceptable.tv

2007-03-23

Rising Star

2016-12-04

American Idol

2002-06-11