The still untitled Notorious B.I.G. project, which has been in the works for nearly seven years, will seek its star by auditioning actors and non-actors alike who resemble the rapper, whose real name was Christopher Wallace. Anyone can submit audition videos beginning 3 a.m. (EDT) Sunday to http://www.foxsearchlight.com/notorious.

The search for the next Latin V CAST host is open to both men and women, ages 21 to 35, who are fully bilingual in English and Spanish and who have the lively personality to be a program host. To become the next Latin V CAST host, hopefuls can register on http://www.beonvcast.com and post their profiles, photos and audition videos through August 31. For interested participants without the equipment to upload their own videos, the companies are also holding two in-store auditions in California and New York. The California audition takes place on Saturday, August 4, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Communications Store at 3170 E. Imperial Highway in Lynwood, Calif. The New York City audition will be held on Saturday, August 11, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Communications Store at 581 Broadway in Soho.

Voting for the semi-finalists for the next Latin V CAST host is open to the public online at http://www.beonvcast.com through August 31. Verizon Wireless customers can also vote by sending the message “VOTE” to 8601. Standard messaging rates apply. Once the semi-finalists are decided by the voting, Verizon Wireless will select a panel of judges to determine the final winner. The winner will be announced at the end of September.

• The top 20 videos from all submissions will be chosen by 50 Cent, Common, and Polow Da Don.
• Your video can be no longer than 5 minutes AND must be 100% your original rhymes and beats.
• The top 20 will be required to sign an affidavit attesting to the originality of their submission.
• You must be 18 years old, a legal U.S. resident, and a registered member of YouTube to enter.

Submissions accepted August 10 - 17, 2007. The final winner will be announced September 7.

The winner will be awarded a trip to New York City to professionally record a single for G-Unit/Interscope Records, a $10,000 gift card from Guitar Center, and their video will be featured on the homepage of YouTube.

Six more auditions are set in the coming weeks:

• Dallas [Texas Stadium] - August 6, 2007
• Omaha [Qwest Center] - August 10, 2007
• Atlanta [Georgia Dome] - August 14, 2007
• Charleston [North Charleston Coliseum] - August 18, 2007
• Miami [AmericanAirlines Arena] -August 22, 2007
• Philadelphia [Wachovia Center] - August 27, 2007

HOTWYRED is BET’s latest venture into the world of technology and music. This 30-minute weekly show will surf the net, give viewers a glimpse of the latest gaming and electronic trends the world has to offer and of course the hottest videos in the business. If your character and vocabulary revolve around the latest and greatest in modern technology, then leading the HOTWYRED half-hour may be your calling. Take part in an opportunity that will allow you to enter the homes of over 80 million BET viewers.

Auditions will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at CBS Studios in New York City — and on the radar will be a female between the ages of 18 and 25 who can guide viewers to the most popular downloads, hottest video games and coolest devices.

If your character and vocabulary revolve around the latest and greatest in modern technology, then leading the HOTWYRED half-hour may be your calling. Take part in an opportunity that will allow you to enter the homes of over 80 million BET viewers bringing them the best internet, gaming and electronic trends the world has to offer. Another major perk coupled with this “gadget lover’s” gig is the chance to travel all around the country attending the biggest shows and events exclusive to only the most tech-savvy of individuals. Previous acting experience and headshots are optional, but what is required is a valid photo ID, a showing of your love for all things interactive, and most importantly, your personality. See you at the auditions … no phone calls please.

WHEN: Auditions Thursday 6/22/06 — 11am to 6pm

WHERE: CBS Studios 530 W. 57th Street New York, NY 10019