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Using YouTube To Discover Tomorrow's Talent

6/19/2006 4:53 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Using YouTube To Discover Tomorrow's Talent

Although YouTube has only been around since February of 2005, the site, specifically designed to allow users to watch and share videos worldwide through the Web, has made a significant impact. Now the site is being used for another purpose: an industry tool for discovering new talent.

It's clearly working.  NBC's Carson Daly recently signed 20 year-old Brooke Brodack, known as "Brookers" online, to an overall programming deal after she became one of the most popular videos on YouTube with her video "Crazed Numa Fan!!!!," viewed over 1.4 million times since October 2005.

Although Brookers may be one of the first talents "discovered" on YouTube, an article in today's LA Times indicates she won't be the last.

Could this pave the way for future TV and movie wannabes? It certainly becomes easier to break into the entertainment business with sites like YouTube, as opposed to trying to get a foot in the door the old fashioned way.

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mark josephs:  2064 days ago

Look who signed her, Carson Daly, has no talent so signing someone from You Tube just seems right for Carson.

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Lisa:  2064 days ago

What talent? Does she play an instument, write songs, sing or dance? Anything? Stupid video. Any 15 year old girl can do that.

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PeanutButter:  2059 days ago

Hey! I like littleloca or should I say, I LOVE LITTLELOCA, better than brookers! Thats great for brookers though. You tube is better then TV!

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amanda:  2058 days ago

I think its great that brookers got signed by carson, and i think brookers vids are great... and i wish her much luck!!!

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Helene:  2038 days ago

Stevie Ryan has style and talent like none other! I can't understand why she hasn't already been put on the Big tube! She's the greatest!

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Andre Ramone:  2036 days ago

Stevie Ryan is a genius

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Dana:  2032 days ago

Stevie Ryan is amazing and I'm sure she will be signed shortly. Little Loca had my entire family fooled and we work in the business. She is beautiful and the camera LOVES her. I've heard of "Brookers" but have yet to check her out, too busy watching the many facets of Ms. Ryan.

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