Raleigh is getting all kinds of attention from network TV shows lately.

A few weeks ago, NBC announced that a new singing competition show called "And the Winner Is..." will be looking for talent at the Longbranch in Raleigh on Decemeber 8. Now, NBC's "America's Got Talent," a competition reality show judged by an ever-changing roster of celebrities, will follow them to town.

Talent scouts for "America's Got Talent" will be in Raleigh on December 15 in search of contestants for their eighth season.

NBC will be casting for the 14th season of "The Biggest Loser" in Knightdale on Saturday, July 14.

That's right -- Knightdale. As Eastern Wake News reporter Andy Specht recently pointed out, that North Carolina stop is by far the smallest city in the show's 13-city try-out tour.

Maybe that's a good thing. Maybe that increases a person's odds of getting picked?

If you're interested in participating in the show, here are the details. The casting call takes place on July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rex Wellness Center in Knightdale (6602 Knightdale Boulevard). Those wanting to apply should be 18 years or older and need to have at least 85 pounds pounds to lose. . . .