Linkin Park has announced “the best fan club we’ve ever offered,” as a part of the organization’s 10th anniversary. Founded in 2001, Linkin Park started the LP Underground with mailings from their drummer’s apartment. Ten years later, the organization has grown to accommodate the band’s massive fan base. With a $60 annual membership, the LPU offers members access to presale concert tickets, the best seats in the house at Linkin Park shows, and monthly giveaways of premium items and fan experiences to LPU members worldwide.

You have a chance to win a Linkin Park Underground (LPU) membership from channelAPA.com. Here’s two ways you can win:

1. “Like” the LP Underground Facebook page and leave the comment “I wanna win LPUX from channelAPA.com”

2. Leave a comment at the bottom of this post on the channelAPA.com website.

Entries must be received by May 30, 2011 11:59pm PST. The winner will be randomly selected from all qualified entries. Some restrictions may apply.

LPU Announcement from Mike Shinoda

Outline of Linkin Park Underground (LPU) member benefits:

* LPUX MERCHANDISE PACKAGE: Includes LPUX t-shirt, LPUX cell phone/device case, original Mike Shinoda art print, and more. The first 500 members to order their package will be part of an LPU first – the addition of their names in the liner notes of the next LPU album.

* VIDEO CHAT WITH LINKIN PARK: Check LPU often for scheduled video chats with members of Linkin Park, where band members will answer questions live directly from the fans. Next chat coming up with Mike Shinoda on Tuesday, May 3rd at 3pm PDT.

* INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT EVENTS: During LPUX, 3 major Summit events took place for annual LPUX members in London, Sydney and Chicago. Fans met the band, saw sound checks and intimate acoustic performances, worked on Music For Relief charity events, toured the crew bus and backstage, and more. Check out footage from Summit events HERE and look out for future special events only accessible by LPUX annual members.

* LPTV EPISODE DOWNLOADS: For years, LPTV has given fans a look behind-the-scenes. Now, for the first time, LPU members can download these videos for free (available in both high resolution and formatted for iPod).

* LPU*TV: These videos are exclusive to the LPU. New episodes that take a behind-the-scenes look at Linkin Park are now live.

* LPU MUSIC DOWNLOADS: For the first time fans can purchase music downloads from all 10 years of the LPU with rare and unreleased tracks, remixes and live versions of LP songs including the original Hybrid Theory EP, and LPUX:Demos.

* LPU FREE DOWNLOADS: LPUX members can now redeem all kinds of FREE LPU downloads including LPUX wallpapers for iPhone, Android and Blackberry.

* CONTINUING MEMBER BENEFITS: LPU continues to bring members key benefits including PRESALES – Access to best seats in the house reserved for LPU. MEET & GREETS – Annual members sign up to meet the whole band during a signing, get a special laminate, and take a group photo. MONTHLY GIVEAWAYS – Premium and rare hand selected LPU gear and fan experiences awarded each month. LPU MEMBERS GROUP – Talk with your fellow LPU members in the group discussion, and the LPU can look forward to the release of a new members-only MESSAGE BOARD coming soon.

THE X FACTOR, the highly anticipated singing competition debuting this fall on FOX, will hold auditions starting this weekend. In a departure from other singing competition series, the first time a contestant auditions for THE X FACTOR judges, he/she will do so in front of an audience of thousands – raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans. This will be the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence that it takes to become a global superstar and win an unprecedented $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

The show is making a concerted effort to reach Asian American artists. Do you have what it takes? Given the recent incident involving a young white UCLA student ranting about Asians in the library, we need to step and be heard to stop this ignorance. One way is to make sure that we are promoting our natural talents on shows like The X FACTOR. How great would it be if an APA singer/vocal group won that $5 Million dollar prize?

The X Factor is looking for solo singers, girl groups, duos, boy bands or vocal groups. Maybe you and your friends have always wanted to form a group? Now is your time! The competition is open to everyone that is 12 years old (as of March 1, 2011) and above, with no age cap. Any type of music works – pop, rock, rap, country, R&B, alternative, hip-hop… you name it! Are you willing to brave the panel for a chance to make their dreams come true?

This could be your first step to competing for the chance to win a $5 Million dollar recording contract with Sony Music. They’re only going to six cities, so make your plans now!
Los Angeles: Sunday March 27th – L.A Sports Arena (Registration – March 26th)
Miami: Thursday April 7th – Bank United Center (Registration – April 6th)
NYC / New Jersey: Thursday April 14th – The Prudential Center (Registration – April 13th)
Seattle: Wednesday April 20th – Key Arena (Registration – April 19th)
Chicago: Wednesday April 27th – Sears Centre (Registration – April 26th)
Dallas: Thursday May 26th – Dallas Convention Center (Registration – May 25th)

Interested solo artists and vocal groups should sign up now for audition information here or call toll-free 855-345-5678.

Registration:
You MUST register and pick up your wristband the day prior to the audition. The registration is simple – you can stop by anytime within 24 hours prior to the audition day – starting at 6am. If you plan on bringing family and friends to your audition, they must register as well.
You MUST bring two (2) forms of ID to registration day that show proof of your age and a photograph (for example, a birth certificate and driver’s license or a birth certificate and a passport or a birth certificate and a school ID card).

Eligibility:
You must be a US citizen, or eligible to work freely in the US, and not currently under a recording contract.
Anyone younger than 18, that will be attending the auditions (auditioning or not) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Minors or those without a driver’s license, who are auditioning or supporters of those auditioning, may use a school ID or acceptable substitute (such as a yearbook page that includes a printed name with photo AND a birth certificate matching the name).
If the minor is too young to have any form of photo ID, then that minor’s parent or guardian should present a photo ID and the child’s birth certificate that includes the parent’s name with the child’s name on the certificate.

Audition:
On the day of the audition, you need to arrive at the venue before 8am. Please prepare a verse and a chorus of 3 songs without tracks or instruments. Pick your song choice wisely as it should represent you as an artist. Whether you are a soloist or a vocal group, remember this is your time to shine, so make sure that you are well rehearsed and dressed to impress!
There will be a long wait so prepare for the day with suitable snacks, drinks and dress appropriately for the weather. For more information, please visit our website at www.fox.com/thexfactor; Toll free information line: 855 345 5678. If successful, you will need to be available the next day.