Auditions for The WB's Popstars 2 began in Los Angeles on Friday.

According to a spokesman for the network, around 1,400 hopefuls turned up to perform - although this time members of both sexes were allowed to enter.

The judging panel comprises Jaymes Foster-Levy (123 Records Executive), Tony Michaels (choreographer) and Brad Daymond (music producer).

A further four auditions will be held over the coming weeks. Details are as follows:

June 19th: San Francisco
The Westin St. Francis
335 Powell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102

June 23rd: Chicago
Holiday Inn Chicago
City Centre
300 East Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60611

June 27th: Washington, D.C.
Sphinx Club
1315 K St. NW, adjacent to the Crowne Plaza
Washington, D.C., 2005

July 1st: Miami
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Ave (at 16th St.)
Miami, FL 33139