ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTISTS WILL BE EVERYWHERE

Here's something that just might top the hilarity of the early season episodes of American Idol: Preliminary rounds in an Elvis Presley tribute competition.

In the months ahead, cities around the world will be holding preliminary rounds in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Elvis Presley Enterprises announced today (April 6) that the contest now includes more than 20 locations, among them Lake George, N.Y; Queensland, Australia; and Blackpool, England.

A man named Rich Vickers won the preliminary round held last month in Arnold, Mo. And wouldn't you know it -- he dresses just like the jewel-encrusted, jumpsuit-wearing version of Presley, not the stylish, sexy Elvis.

If anyone is able to pull off that early look, as well as sound and move like the King, then that person should be the winner.

MUSIC NEEDED FOR BRATZ

Geffen Records is in need of music to be used in the live-action movie Bratz (due in theaters Aug. 10) and its accompanying soundtrack (scheduled for a July 31 release).

Talent scouts at the label will be reviewing submissions through May 15. Interested musicians can go to www.bratzsoundtrack.com for more information.