Tom Riles http://tomriles.com Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:31:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Life of Dad – The First True Social Network For Fathers http://tomriles.com/life/life-of-dad-the-first-true-social-network-for-fathers/ http://tomriles.com/life/life-of-dad-the-first-true-social-network-for-fathers/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:31:01 +0000 Tom Riles http://tomriles.com/?p=373 Next week, we’re excited to be unveiling Life of Dad’s Man Caves!  What is already the funniest site on the web for parents, will become a social »»]]> Next week, we’re excited to be unveiling Life of Dad’s Man Caves!  What is already the funniest site on the web for parents, will become a social network.  Build a Man Cave.  Connect with fathers around the world.  Stay tuned to see how it all works next week!

]]> http://tomriles.com/life/life-of-dad-the-first-true-social-network-for-fathers/feed/ 0 The X-Factor Audience Warm-up in Seattle http://tomriles.com/warmup/the-x-factor-audience-warm-up-in-seattle/ http://tomriles.com/warmup/the-x-factor-audience-warm-up-in-seattle/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:10:14 +0000 Tom Riles http://tomriles.com/?p=368 Seattle is the final stop in auditions for Simon Cowell’s new show, “The X-Factor.”  Tom Riles opened for the show which is looking for the next music »»]]> Seattle is the final stop in auditions for Simon Cowell’s new show, “The X-Factor.”  Tom Riles opened for the show which is looking for the next music superstar.  The Seattle crowds were fantastic, as they love Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and L.A. Reid.  The talent in Seattle was impressive as well…maybe this is the home of the first $5 Million Dollar winner of “The X-Factor!”  Watch the show on Fox this fall!

]]> http://tomriles.com/warmup/the-x-factor-audience-warm-up-in-seattle/feed/ 0 X-Factor Audience Warm-up in Dallas! http://tomriles.com/warmup/x-factor-audience-warm-up-in-dallas/ http://tomriles.com/warmup/x-factor-audience-warm-up-in-dallas/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:10:37 +0000 Tom Riles http://tomriles.com/?p=365 The X-Factor train keeps chugging along, and we just appeared in Dallas.  Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and L.A. Reid found some great talent, as Tom »»]]> The X-Factor train keeps chugging along, and we just appeared in Dallas.  Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and L.A. Reid found some great talent, as Tom Riles once again warmed up the crowd.  The shows were taped at the American Airlines Center, home of the newly crowned NBA Champion, Dallas Mavericks.  Thanks for having us, Dallas!

]]> http://tomriles.com/warmup/x-factor-audience-warm-up-in-dallas/feed/ 0 X-Factor – Audience Warm-up on Simon Cowell’s New Show http://tomriles.com/warmup/x-factor-audience-warm-up-on-simon-cowells-new-show/ http://tomriles.com/warmup/x-factor-audience-warm-up-on-simon-cowells-new-show/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:33:24 +0000 Tom Riles http://tomriles.com/?p=358 Do you have the X-Factor?

Yesterday I was working the Los Angeles auditions for Simon Cowell’s new show, “The X-Factor.”

Over 15,000 hopefuls showed up at the L.A. Sports »»]]> Do you have the X-Factor?

Yesterday I was working the Los Angeles auditions for Simon Cowell’s new show, “The X-Factor.”

Over 15,000 hopefuls showed up at the L.A. Sports Arena, auditioning in front of producers, aspiring to get a step closer to the $5 Million Dollar grand prize and a recording contract with Sony.

I entertained the crowd starting at 8AM, leading them in group songs, X-Factor cheers, and more. Entertainment Weekly Online said the following about me:

“From an elevated platform, a spirited emcee warmed up the crowd, which arrived at 6AM under drizzling skies. It was the first day of auditions, and the announcer exhorted contestants to have winning personalities, not just vocal talent, if they want to become the next Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, or Black Eyed Peas. The mass of aspiring pop stars waved, “Simon Pick Me!” posters and joined in sing-alongs of numbers like Teenage Dream and Forget You.”

My elevated platform was pretty funny. About six feet wide, and a few feet off of the ground. I must say, the singers that arrived were awesome for braving out the rain all morning long.

Other reports said there were as many as 17,000 people at the audition. It was surreal for me to be able to talk to that many people.

For more information on “The X-Factor,” visit their FOX website: http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/

Good luck to all of you who auditioned, and today I’ll be back over at “Ellen!”

]]> http://tomriles.com/warmup/x-factor-audience-warm-up-on-simon-cowells-new-show/feed/ 1 Six Years at Ellen http://tomriles.com/warmup/six-years-at-ellen/ http://tomriles.com/warmup/six-years-at-ellen/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:22:11 +0000 Tom Riles http://tomriles.com/?p=352 February marks my six year anniversary as the audience warm-up act at “The Ellen DeGeneres Show!”  Thanks to Ellen, Telepictures, and Warner Bros. for letting me be a »»]]> February marks my six year anniversary as the audience warm-up act at “The Ellen DeGeneres Show!”  Thanks to Ellen, Telepictures, and Warner Bros. for letting me be a part of the team.  Here’s to many more great years and memories. 

]]> http://tomriles.com/warmup/six-years-at-ellen/feed/ 0 Cartoon Network’s “Hole In The Wall” Audience Warm-up http://tomriles.com/warmup/cartoon-networks-hole-in-the-wall-audience-warm-up/ http://tomriles.com/warmup/cartoon-networks-hole-in-the-wall-audience-warm-up/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:22:48 +0000 Tom Riles http://tomriles.com/?p=338 If you’re looking for something to do over the next two weekends, come watch Tom Riles warm up the crowds at Cartoon Network’s hit show, “Hole in »»]]> If you’re looking for something to do over the next two weekends, come watch Tom Riles warm up the crowds at Cartoon Network’s hit show, “Hole in the Wall!”  Hosted by Teck Holmes, this show is a blast for the entire family, featuring contestants attempting to morph into the shape of the wall, otherwise they are pushed into the water.  For tickets, click here.

]]> http://tomriles.com/warmup/cartoon-networks-hole-in-the-wall-audience-warm-up/feed/ 6 Audience Warm-up at “The Singing Bee.” http://tomriles.com/warmup/audience-warm-up-at-the-singing-bee/ http://tomriles.com/warmup/audience-warm-up-at-the-singing-bee/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:25:57 +0000 Tom Riles http://tomriles.com/?p=333 Are you longing for some country music karaoke this weekend?  Well then come on by and watch a live taping of “The Singing Bee,” hosted by Melissa »»]]> Are you longing for some country music karaoke this weekend?  Well then come on by and watch a live taping of “The Singing Bee,” hosted by Melissa Peterman.  Tom Riles will be there, doing audience warm-up on Friday, Feb. 18th and Saturday, Feb. 19th.  This show is a blast, featuring a band, hit songs, and a rowdy audience.  Yee-haw. 

]]> http://tomriles.com/warmup/audience-warm-up-at-the-singing-bee/feed/ 0 Ellen’s 12 Days of Giveaways!!! http://tomriles.com/warmup/ellens-12-days-of-giveaways/ http://tomriles.com/warmup/ellens-12-days-of-giveaways/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:23:14 +0000 Tom Riles http://tomriles.com/?p=327 Ellen’s 12 Days of Giveaways have arrived!  This is the hardest ticket in television to get, so the audience members are very excited every day.  It sure »»]]> Ellen’s 12 Days of Giveaways have arrived!  This is the hardest ticket in television to get, so the audience members are very excited every day.  It sure makes warming up the crowd a blast.  Watch Ellen over the next two weeks to find out all of the gifts she gives away.  No, I can’t get tickets for you, and no I don’t get the prizes myself.  Merry Christmas!

That's Ellen with Elvish Presley!

]]> http://tomriles.com/warmup/ellens-12-days-of-giveaways/feed/ 0 Ellen’s Season 8 Premiere at VMA’s! http://tomriles.com/warmup/ellens-season-8-premiere-at-vmas/ http://tomriles.com/warmup/ellens-season-8-premiere-at-vmas/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:01:49 +0000 Tom Riles http://tomriles.com/?p=323 Ellen DeGeneres and Lady Gaga

We kicked off Season 8 of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” on a high note! Live from MTV’s Video Music Awards, our season »»]]>

Ellen DeGeneres and Lady Gaga

We kicked off Season 8 of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” on a high note! Live from MTV’s Video Music Awards, our season opener featured Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Usher, and Justin Bieber. The show was a blast, and I’m excited to be on board again for Season 8!

]]> http://tomriles.com/warmup/ellens-season-8-premiere-at-vmas/feed/ 0 “Hole In The Wall” Audience Warm-up http://tomriles.com/warmup/hole-in-the-wall-audience-warm-up/ http://tomriles.com/warmup/hole-in-the-wall-audience-warm-up/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:52:22 +0000 Tom Riles http://tomriles.com/?p=316 Cartoon Network is bringing back the hilarious game show, “Hole in the Wall,” hosted by Tek Holmes. Come on down to a taping where you can see »»]]>
Cartoon Network is bringing back the hilarious game show, “Hole in the Wall,” hosted by Tek Holmes. Come on down to a taping where you can see yours truly, Tom Riles, doing the audience warm-up. This version of the game show features families competing against each other, trying to get through the wall. Stay tuned for an update on when “Hole in the Wall” starts airing on Cartoon Network.

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