America’s Got Talent‘s 2024 Winner Richard Goodall has already talked about how he’d like to play him in a biopic of his life. Goodall has already picked a former Disney Channel star to play him. Even the singer’s wife picked out the perfect actress to play her.
The Actor’s Got Quite A Background As A Singer
Goodall won the show’s one-million-dollar prize and is expected to make big changes in his life. Previously working as a janitor for an Indiana middle school, he’s already got his eyes set on a movie deal. In a statement with The U.S. Sun, he revealed he’d like singer and actor Zac Efron to play him in a possible biopic.
Much like Goodall, while he is now primarily known as an actor, Efron’s breakout role, playing Troy in the High School Musical movies, involved music. Interestingly enough,...
The Actor’s Got Quite A Background As A Singer
Goodall won the show’s one-million-dollar prize and is expected to make big changes in his life. Previously working as a janitor for an Indiana middle school, he’s already got his eyes set on a movie deal. In a statement with The U.S. Sun, he revealed he’d like singer and actor Zac Efron to play him in a possible biopic.
Much like Goodall, while he is now primarily known as an actor, Efron’s breakout role, playing Troy in the High School Musical movies, involved music. Interestingly enough,...
- 9/25/2024
- by John Witiw
- TV Shows Ace
Richard Goodall is on top of the world after winning Season 19 of America’s Got Talent on Tuesday night (September 24), and now the question is, what’s next? Speaking to The U.S. Sun following his victory, the singing middle school janitor was asked if he’d be interested in a film about his life, similar to the productions made about Britain’s Got Talent winner Susan Boyle. The interviewer even suggested Zac Efron could play a younger Goodall. “That would be cool,” Goodall said of the Efron suggestion before joking, “He’d probably have to put on a little weight, though.” Joking aside, Goodall seemed up for the idea of a biopic, saying, “It sounds like fun. I’m willing to take on anything that comes our way.” Goodall won the hearts of America on this season of AGT with his soulful renditions of “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,...
- 9/25/2024
- TV Insider
Indiana school janitor Richard Goodall has offered some new, surprising insight as to his incredible ascent on America’s Got Talent. For those who might have missed it, the 55-year-old first won over hearts for his stirring rendition of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” back in May, and he has since taken the competition by storm. A middle school janitor for the past two decades, he told judges he grew up listening to such hits on the radio. He eventually went on to take up his current role at a schoolhouse a few blocks down the road from his home, in Vigo County. Speaking to Parade hours before an equally impressive performance of Michael Bolton’s “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” that saw him advance to the semis, Goodall revealed how he came to audition in the first place. He also addressed recent comparisons he’s received to Scottish singer Susan Boyle,...
- 8/16/2024
- TV Insider
With “Dancing with the Stars” set to come back for a 33rd season this fall, there’s a long list of celebrities who deserve to compete on the dance floor. Three of my past suggestions did ultimately become “DWTS” contestants: Frankie Muniz (who came in third in season 25), Kel Mitchell (who came in second in season 28), and Jamie Lynn Spears (who was the second to be eliminated last season). Below is a list of female celebs I think the show should consider inviting to the ballroom to vie for the next Mirror Ball Trophy. Do you agree with my picks? Check them out below, and vote in our poll at the bottom of this post to let us know who you’d most like to see on “DWTS.” And feel free to let us know in the comments what other stars you would like to see when the show comes back in September.
- 6/2/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
On May 28th, “America’s Got Talent” returned with the spectacular two-hour premiere of its 19th season. Host Terry Crews welcomed back judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara, with performances from the first set of auditions.
But who were the best acts from this season opener? And did any move forward that shouldn’t have? Below we rank the nine acts who advanced from worst to best. Do any of Tuesday’s acts have what it takes to win the million dollars this year?
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Season 19 Episode 1 rankings:
9. Los Osos High School: In a rare occurrence, I really enjoyed all of that received at least 3 yeses from the judges. The “High School Musical” music really set the tone, but in a weird way it also reminded me more of “Glee.” They knocked this performance...
But who were the best acts from this season opener? And did any move forward that shouldn’t have? Below we rank the nine acts who advanced from worst to best. Do any of Tuesday’s acts have what it takes to win the million dollars this year?
See ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 19: Who was your favorite act from ‘AGT’ Auditions 1? [Poll]
Season 19 Episode 1 rankings:
9. Los Osos High School: In a rare occurrence, I really enjoyed all of that received at least 3 yeses from the judges. The “High School Musical” music really set the tone, but in a weird way it also reminded me more of “Glee.” They knocked this performance...
- 5/29/2024
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
The season of the very first sign of the zodiac is here, and that’s exactly why being a leader comes so easy for Aries folks.
And that’s no joke, Aries really don’t know what else to be but a boss, CEO or innovator, because they’d rather play by their own rules. They march to the beat of their own drum and rarely ever need anyone to play backup instrumentals. Their charm, playful personality and great sense of humor make up for their impulsiveness and sometimes hot-temper, and there’s absolutely no other sign who will keep it all the way real with you like an Aries does, even if it’s something you don’t want to hear. They tell it like it is, as dishonesty goes against their entire m.o.
As ambitious as they are — known for being some of the greatest to ever...
And that’s no joke, Aries really don’t know what else to be but a boss, CEO or innovator, because they’d rather play by their own rules. They march to the beat of their own drum and rarely ever need anyone to play backup instrumentals. Their charm, playful personality and great sense of humor make up for their impulsiveness and sometimes hot-temper, and there’s absolutely no other sign who will keep it all the way real with you like an Aries does, even if it’s something you don’t want to hear. They tell it like it is, as dishonesty goes against their entire m.o.
As ambitious as they are — known for being some of the greatest to ever...
- 3/30/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Korean singer Choi Sung-bong, who sprung to fame after placing second on Korea’s Got Talent, has died by suicide, Seoul police said Wednesday. He was 33.
Choi was found dead by police at his home in the Yeoksam-dong district in southern Seoul at 9:41 a.m. Tuesday, according to South Korea wire service Yonthap, which was the first to report the news.
Choi had an underprivileged upbringing and dropped out of music school because he couldn’t afford the tuition fees. After spending years supporting himself as a day laborer, his big break came in 2011 when he landed a spot on Korea’s Got Talent, broadcast by tvN. Choi’s operatic performance of Ennio Morricone’s “Nella Fantasia” wowed the show’s judges and he advanced to the finals, eventually coming in second place by just 280 votes. The YouTube clip of his performance on the show went viral and was viewed over 21 million times,...
Choi was found dead by police at his home in the Yeoksam-dong district in southern Seoul at 9:41 a.m. Tuesday, according to South Korea wire service Yonthap, which was the first to report the news.
Choi had an underprivileged upbringing and dropped out of music school because he couldn’t afford the tuition fees. After spending years supporting himself as a day laborer, his big break came in 2011 when he landed a spot on Korea’s Got Talent, broadcast by tvN. Choi’s operatic performance of Ennio Morricone’s “Nella Fantasia” wowed the show’s judges and he advanced to the finals, eventually coming in second place by just 280 votes. The YouTube clip of his performance on the show went viral and was viewed over 21 million times,...
- 6/21/2023
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Final Slumps To Record Low Rating As Simon Cowell’s Star Format Loses Sparkle
Britain’s Got Talent is no longer the ratings banker it once was.
Simon Cowell’s star format is losing its shine after the latest season bowed out with 5.3M viewers, the lowest-rated finale in the ITV show’s 16-year history.
The figure does not include catch-up or online viewing and is perhaps unsurprising in an era when live television audiences are becoming increasingly fragmented by streaming.
Last year’s Bgt final was watched by 6M viewers, while the 2020 curtain closer managed 5.9M despite being heavily delayed by the pandemic, according to Barb figures from overnights.tv.
Despite the decline in viewing, Britain’s Got Talent was the highest-rated show on British television on Sunday and its audience share of 36.6% was in line with last year.
At the height of its powers, Britain’s Got Talent‘s 2009 final was watched by an audience of 18.5M in the UK as Susan Boyle was unexpectedly beaten by dance troupe Diversity.
Simon Cowell’s star format is losing its shine after the latest season bowed out with 5.3M viewers, the lowest-rated finale in the ITV show’s 16-year history.
The figure does not include catch-up or online viewing and is perhaps unsurprising in an era when live television audiences are becoming increasingly fragmented by streaming.
Last year’s Bgt final was watched by 6M viewers, while the 2020 curtain closer managed 5.9M despite being heavily delayed by the pandemic, according to Barb figures from overnights.tv.
Despite the decline in viewing, Britain’s Got Talent was the highest-rated show on British television on Sunday and its audience share of 36.6% was in line with last year.
At the height of its powers, Britain’s Got Talent‘s 2009 final was watched by an audience of 18.5M in the UK as Susan Boyle was unexpectedly beaten by dance troupe Diversity.
- 6/5/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
When it comes to fame, Sza frets putting too much faith in the concept.
The “Kill Bill” singer, 33, opens up about the mistrust of fame that lives inside her for Elle‘s June/July 2023 Music Issue.
“It’s all really fickle… Had the first three shows of my tour gone poorly, would the rest of my dates have been sold out? Would those people be outside waiting in line by the time we got to L.A.? No. All it takes is, what, three poorly shot TikTok videos to basically decide that this tour is not worth coming to see,” she tells the magazine. “I know that people don’t love me because love is really unconditional, and I’m one scandal away from being canceled indefinitely like anyone else.”
Read More: Sza Named Woman Of The Year By Billboard, Says It ‘Scares’ Her
Sza — Photo: Elle Sza — Photo: Elle...
The “Kill Bill” singer, 33, opens up about the mistrust of fame that lives inside her for Elle‘s June/July 2023 Music Issue.
“It’s all really fickle… Had the first three shows of my tour gone poorly, would the rest of my dates have been sold out? Would those people be outside waiting in line by the time we got to L.A.? No. All it takes is, what, three poorly shot TikTok videos to basically decide that this tour is not worth coming to see,” she tells the magazine. “I know that people don’t love me because love is really unconditional, and I’m one scandal away from being canceled indefinitely like anyone else.”
Read More: Sza Named Woman Of The Year By Billboard, Says It ‘Scares’ Her
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- 5/31/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
After being saved by the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell on “New York Night,” Medusa was on a mission to prove she deserved her spot in Wednesday night’s “The Masked Singer” finale. She clawed her way back into the competition, taking out Gargoyle and Mantis in the “Battle of the Saved.” Next, the snake-headed songstress belted her way through the “Quarter Finals (British Invasion Night)” and sent home California Roll in the “Semi-Finals,” the quintet that originally defeated her.
With just Macaw standing between Medusa and the Golden Mask trophy, she wowed panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger with performances of “Elastic Heart” by Sia and “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance. She said after the latter, “This means so much to me, and, the fact that I got to end my journey with my sister’s favorite song, and,...
With just Macaw standing between Medusa and the Golden Mask trophy, she wowed panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger with performances of “Elastic Heart” by Sia and “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance. She said after the latter, “This means so much to me, and, the fact that I got to end my journey with my sister’s favorite song, and,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 14 season finale of “The Masked Singer,” which aired May 17 on Fox.
Like a river, Bishop Briggs kept a steady flow throughout Season 9 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer” — and her perseverance was rewarded with the championship. Briggs, as Medusa, won this season’s top prize and was finally unmasked on Wednesday night’s finale, along with runner-up David Archuleta, revealed as the Macaw.
Briggs, who performed the most of any contestant this season, sealed her victory with performances of “Elastic Heart,” by Sia, and “Welcome to the Black Parade,” by My Chemical Romance. Although Briggs said singing under the Medusa costume was a challenge, she pointed out that it was nothing compared to what she did last year.
“When I was on the show, I was six months postpartum,” she said. “My most recent memory was performing at Coachella while pregnant,...
Like a river, Bishop Briggs kept a steady flow throughout Season 9 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer” — and her perseverance was rewarded with the championship. Briggs, as Medusa, won this season’s top prize and was finally unmasked on Wednesday night’s finale, along with runner-up David Archuleta, revealed as the Macaw.
Briggs, who performed the most of any contestant this season, sealed her victory with performances of “Elastic Heart,” by Sia, and “Welcome to the Black Parade,” by My Chemical Romance. Although Briggs said singing under the Medusa costume was a challenge, she pointed out that it was nothing compared to what she did last year.
“When I was on the show, I was six months postpartum,” she said. “My most recent memory was performing at Coachella while pregnant,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The four panelists on “The Masked Singer” are having a hard time narrowing down the identity of the secret celebrity hiding inside the Medusa costume. The snake-haired villainess performed a pitch-perfect rendition of “Happier Than Ever” during the season premiere and left the judges “speechless.” She returned in Episode 2 with “Dancing Queen” and won the crown yet again. Medusa then performed “New York, New York” in Episode 3, but lost the vote to California Roll, however she was saved by the “Ding Dong Keep It On” Bell and won the comeback competition. She then advanced from the quarter-finals and the semi-finals, which means she will appear in the season finale. Do You know who she is? Read on for the judges’ “The Masked Singer” Medusa guesses.
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When the contestant teased on the big stage that “success comes in the grayest of places,...
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When the contestant teased on the big stage that “success comes in the grayest of places,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
For the first eight seasons of “The Masked Singer,” if a contestant didn’t receive enough votes to qualify for the next round, they would be forced to unmask and reveal their true identity in front of America. Season 9, however, introduced a new twist known as the “Ding Dong Keep It On” Bell. This allowed the panelists to save an eliminated singer by ringing a bell. During the April 26 episode, saved contestants Medusa, Gargoyle and Mantis competed to make history on “The Masked Singer” and be the first person ever to re-enter the competition, and Medusa prevailed.
Medusa’s triumph wasn’t much of a surprise. After all, the audience went absolutely crazy after she belted out “Mercy” on Wednesday’s show. “I felt very emotional just singing this song, and to have this reaction, I’m gonna replay this in my mind forever,” she stated through tears.
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Medusa’s triumph wasn’t much of a surprise. After all, the audience went absolutely crazy after she belted out “Mercy” on Wednesday’s show. “I felt very emotional just singing this song, and to have this reaction, I’m gonna replay this in my mind forever,” she stated through tears.
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- 4/27/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Tonight on “The Masked Singer, three “Saved by the Bell” singers—Mantis, Gargoyle and Medusa—compete for their spot in the quarter-finals! All three were saved by the new “Ding Dong, Keep It On!” bell, but now two will be unmasked and only one will go on to be named the Group Champion. He or she will then battle it out against the three champions for a spot in the semi-finals!
The Season 9 contestants boast a combined 28 Emmy nominations, 6 Grammy wins, 10 gold albums, 4 Golden Globe nominations, 5 medals, 26 books, 2 Tony Award mominations, 5 lifetime achievement awards, 4 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a combined 95,231,000 records sold.
Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Two famous faces will be unmasked in the all-new “Battle of the Saved” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, April 26 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
The Season 9 contestants boast a combined 28 Emmy nominations, 6 Grammy wins, 10 gold albums, 4 Golden Globe nominations, 5 medals, 26 books, 2 Tony Award mominations, 5 lifetime achievement awards, 4 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a combined 95,231,000 records sold.
Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Two famous faces will be unmasked in the all-new “Battle of the Saved” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, April 26 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
- 4/27/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The end came abruptly for David Walliams’ tenure on Britain’s Got Talent. The comedian and children’s author served as a judge on the ITV reality series for a decade, until vulgar remarks he had allegedly made about certain contestants came to light via The Guardian in November 2022. In one instance, Walliams referred to an elderly contestant as a “c**t” multiple times; in another, he described a female contestant as “the slightly boring girl you meet in the pub that thinks you want to f*** them, but you don’t”. Walliams apologised at the time, stating that the insults were lifted from “private conversations with friends” and “were never intended to be shared”.
Plenty of other celebrities have committed more grievous sins than Walliams and held onto their jobs; it’s perhaps just the rebarbative optics of Walliams’s comments that made his role untenable. After the Bgt insult furore,...
Plenty of other celebrities have committed more grievous sins than Walliams and held onto their jobs; it’s perhaps just the rebarbative optics of Walliams’s comments that made his role untenable. After the Bgt insult furore,...
- 4/22/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
The end came abruptly for David Walliams’ tenure on Britain’s Got Talent. The comedian and children’s author served as a judge on the ITV reality series for a decade, until vulgar remarks he had allegedly made about certain contestants came to light via The Guardian in November 2022. In one instance, Walliams referred to an elderly contestant as a “c**t” multiple times; in another, he described a female contestant as “the slightly boring girl you meet in the pub that thinks you want to f*** them, but you don’t”. Walliams apologised at the time, stating that the insults were lifted from “private conversations with friends” and “were never intended to be shared”.
Plenty of other celebrities have committed more grievous sins than Walliams and held onto their jobs; it’s perhaps just the rebarbative optics of Walliams’s comments that made his role untenable. After the Bgt insult furore,...
Plenty of other celebrities have committed more grievous sins than Walliams and held onto their jobs; it’s perhaps just the rebarbative optics of Walliams’s comments that made his role untenable. After the Bgt insult furore,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
The end came abruptly for David Walliams’ tenure on Britain’s Got Talent. The comedian and children’s author served as a judge on the ITV reality series for a decade, until vulgar remarks he had allegedly made about certain contestants came to light via The Guardian in November 2022. In one instance, Walliams referred to an elderly contestant as a “c**t” multiple times; in another, he described a female contestant as “the slightly boring girl you meet in the pub that thinks you want to f*** them, but you don’t”. Walliams apologised at the time, stating that the insults were lifted from “private conversations with friends” and “were never intended to be shared”.
Plenty of other celebrities have committed more grievous sins than Walliams and held onto their jobs; it’s perhaps just the rebarbative optics of Walliams’s comments that made his role untenable. After the Bgt insult furore,...
Plenty of other celebrities have committed more grievous sins than Walliams and held onto their jobs; it’s perhaps just the rebarbative optics of Walliams’s comments that made his role untenable. After the Bgt insult furore,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
The Masked Singer celebrates the Big Apple! This week’s episode embraces both the glam and the grit of the city that never sleeps, as two new contestants take on the reigning champ from last week and sing a collection of songs synonymous with the history of New York.
The Season Nine contestants boast a combined 28 Emmy Nominations, 6 Grammy Wins, 10 Gold Albums, 4 Golden Globe Nominations, 5 Medals, 26 Books, 2 Tony Award Nominations, 5 Lifetime Achievement Awards, 4 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a combined 95,231,000 records sold.
Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Two new characters enter the competition and two will be unmasked in the all-new “New York Night” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, March 1 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Read our live recap below.
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The Season Nine contestants boast a combined 28 Emmy Nominations, 6 Grammy Wins, 10 Gold Albums, 4 Golden Globe Nominations, 5 Medals, 26 Books, 2 Tony Award Nominations, 5 Lifetime Achievement Awards, 4 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a combined 95,231,000 records sold.
Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Two new characters enter the competition and two will be unmasked in the all-new “New York Night” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, March 1 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Read our live recap below.
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- 3/2/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 3 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired March 1 on Fox.
“The Masked Singer” is like a jungle sometimes, it makes you wonder how you keep from going under. On Wednesday’s episode, rap legend Grandmaster Flash was trying not to be pushed, since he was so close to the edge. But despite trying not to, he lost his head.
Grandmaster Flash was the latest celebrity to be unmasked on Season 9 of “The Masked Singer,” revealed as the Polar Bear. The hip-hop pioneer sang “Rapture,” by Blondie. And there’s quite a connection there.
“That song was actually written for me,” he told Variety. “I remember Fab Five Freddy bringing [Blondie’s Debbie Harry] to one of my shows. This is way back in the day before I became famous. And she wrote this song of what she saw when...
“The Masked Singer” is like a jungle sometimes, it makes you wonder how you keep from going under. On Wednesday’s episode, rap legend Grandmaster Flash was trying not to be pushed, since he was so close to the edge. But despite trying not to, he lost his head.
Grandmaster Flash was the latest celebrity to be unmasked on Season 9 of “The Masked Singer,” revealed as the Polar Bear. The hip-hop pioneer sang “Rapture,” by Blondie. And there’s quite a connection there.
“That song was actually written for me,” he told Variety. “I remember Fab Five Freddy bringing [Blondie’s Debbie Harry] to one of my shows. This is way back in the day before I became famous. And she wrote this song of what she saw when...
- 3/2/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Simon Cowell‘s got a very specific reason for why he’d be on board for another run of “The X Factor”, and if Britney Spears would rejoin him in that venture, even better.
When Et’s Will Marfuggi spoke to Cowell in November at the “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” finale red carpet event in Los Angeles, the famed TV personality explained why singing competitions like “AGT”, “The X Factor” and “American Idol” are absolutely necessary, even in a digital age where anyone can find stardom on platforms like YouTube.
In short, there’s a ton of undiscovered talent out there, and therein lies the purpose of the singing competitions and the driving point behind Cowell returning to “The X Factor”, which is reportedly in talks about a revival on NBC.
“When I did ‘Idol’, it was with the rationale there has to be a number of people who...
When Et’s Will Marfuggi spoke to Cowell in November at the “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” finale red carpet event in Los Angeles, the famed TV personality explained why singing competitions like “AGT”, “The X Factor” and “American Idol” are absolutely necessary, even in a digital age where anyone can find stardom on platforms like YouTube.
In short, there’s a ton of undiscovered talent out there, and therein lies the purpose of the singing competitions and the driving point behind Cowell returning to “The X Factor”, which is reportedly in talks about a revival on NBC.
“When I did ‘Idol’, it was with the rationale there has to be a number of people who...
- 2/27/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Lewis Capaldi made an appearance on The Graham Norton Show last night, where he delivered a series of typically filthy jokes.
The musician performed his latest hit “Pointless” on the BBC One show, on which Norton was interviewing guests Jamie Dornan, James Norton, Sophie Okonedo and Siobhán McSweeney.
After he played, Capaldi walked over to join the other stars on the sofa and give Dornan a lingering hug.
“I must apologise,” Capaldi joked, as he sat down. “In all the excitement, walking over, and with all the cheers, I might have farted slightly.”
To Dornan, Capaldi said: “I’m used to seeing you in Fifty Shades of Grey. So it’s weird seeing you here, without, like, a whip in your hand.”
After a pause, he then added: “And me without my cock in mine.”
Following laughter and applause from the studio audience and the guests (especially Derry Girls star...
The musician performed his latest hit “Pointless” on the BBC One show, on which Norton was interviewing guests Jamie Dornan, James Norton, Sophie Okonedo and Siobhán McSweeney.
After he played, Capaldi walked over to join the other stars on the sofa and give Dornan a lingering hug.
“I must apologise,” Capaldi joked, as he sat down. “In all the excitement, walking over, and with all the cheers, I might have farted slightly.”
To Dornan, Capaldi said: “I’m used to seeing you in Fifty Shades of Grey. So it’s weird seeing you here, without, like, a whip in your hand.”
After a pause, he then added: “And me without my cock in mine.”
Following laughter and applause from the studio audience and the guests (especially Derry Girls star...
- 1/7/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Lewis Capaldi made an appearance on The Graham Norton Show last night, where he delivered a series of typically filthy jokes.
The musician performed his latest hit “Pointless” on the BBC One show, on which Norton was interviewing guests Jamie Dornan, James Norton, Sophie Okonedo and Siobhán McSweeney.
After he played, Capaldi walked over to join the other stars on the sofa and give Dornan a lingering hug.
“I must apologise,” Capaldi joked, as he sat down. “In all the excitement, walking over, and with all the cheers, I might have farted slightly.”
To Dornan, Capaldi said: “I’m used to seeing you in Fifty Shades of Grey. So it’s weird seeing you here, without, like, a whip in your hand.”
After a pause, he then added: “And me without my cock in mine.”
Following laughter and applause from the studio audience and the guests (especially Derry Girls star...
The musician performed his latest hit “Pointless” on the BBC One show, on which Norton was interviewing guests Jamie Dornan, James Norton, Sophie Okonedo and Siobhán McSweeney.
After he played, Capaldi walked over to join the other stars on the sofa and give Dornan a lingering hug.
“I must apologise,” Capaldi joked, as he sat down. “In all the excitement, walking over, and with all the cheers, I might have farted slightly.”
To Dornan, Capaldi said: “I’m used to seeing you in Fifty Shades of Grey. So it’s weird seeing you here, without, like, a whip in your hand.”
After a pause, he then added: “And me without my cock in mine.”
Following laughter and applause from the studio audience and the guests (especially Derry Girls star...
- 1/7/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Music
Lewis Capaldi kicked off 2023 by being mistaken for viral British superstar Susan Boyle. But while they're both talented singers, Capaldi is a 26-year-old man, while Boyle is a 61-year-old woman.
The "Before You Go" singer shared his reaction to a fan's confusion on TikTok, writing, "great start to the new year," over a video of him sighing. He went on to caption his TikTok, "i dreamed a dream that ppl stopped telling me i looked like women in their 60s."
The case of mistaken identity began when a fan commented on one of Capaldi's TikToks after his New Year's Eve performance on BBC's Hogmanay celebrations. "Lewis, my dad saw you on TV and thought you were Susan Boyle," the fan wrote. Unlike Capaldi, many commenters saw the comparison as a compliment.
"Susan Boyle is an icon take the compliment," one person wrote. Another commented, "I think 2023 is your year...
The "Before You Go" singer shared his reaction to a fan's confusion on TikTok, writing, "great start to the new year," over a video of him sighing. He went on to caption his TikTok, "i dreamed a dream that ppl stopped telling me i looked like women in their 60s."
The case of mistaken identity began when a fan commented on one of Capaldi's TikToks after his New Year's Eve performance on BBC's Hogmanay celebrations. "Lewis, my dad saw you on TV and thought you were Susan Boyle," the fan wrote. Unlike Capaldi, many commenters saw the comparison as a compliment.
"Susan Boyle is an icon take the compliment," one person wrote. Another commented, "I think 2023 is your year...
- 1/4/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Lewis Capaldi is hoping that he will stop getting compared to older women after a fan’s dad mistook him for Susan Boyle.
The 26-year old made a Tiktok video about the comparison, in which a fan said their father had apparently mistaken Capaldi for the fellow Scottish singer.
“Lewis my dad saw you on TV and thought you were Susan Boyle,” the fan’s comment said.
Boyle, who is 61, rose to fame after shocking judges with her powerful voice on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009.
Capaldi responded in a video in which he can be seen sighing and shaking his head to his song “Pointless”.
Capaldi also added text over the video which reads: “Great start to the new year”
@lewiscapaldi
Replying to @carebaa i dreamed a dream that ppl stopped telling me i looked like women in their 60s
♬ Pointless - Lewis Capaldi
In the caption, the singer...
The 26-year old made a Tiktok video about the comparison, in which a fan said their father had apparently mistaken Capaldi for the fellow Scottish singer.
“Lewis my dad saw you on TV and thought you were Susan Boyle,” the fan’s comment said.
Boyle, who is 61, rose to fame after shocking judges with her powerful voice on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009.
Capaldi responded in a video in which he can be seen sighing and shaking his head to his song “Pointless”.
Capaldi also added text over the video which reads: “Great start to the new year”
@lewiscapaldi
Replying to @carebaa i dreamed a dream that ppl stopped telling me i looked like women in their 60s
♬ Pointless - Lewis Capaldi
In the caption, the singer...
- 1/3/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
A mother’s love can move mountains. It must in the case of Paul Dood (Tom Meeten) since he doesn’t really have anything else propelling him forward. Did he aspire to be a superstar? No. He merely asked his mom (June Watson’s Julie) if she thought he had what it took while watching an episode of Britain’s Got Talent. She of course said yes. She said he was “better than anyone else on that show.” Love is blind, though, and unwittingly creates lies—Paul is hardly a Susan Boyle with talent to spare if someone would simply give him a chance. He’s not even a William Hung earning views for second-hand embarrassment. He’s lucky to get three viewers per stream: Mum, Clemmie (Katherine Parkinson), and Bruce (Jarred Christmas).
Director Nick Gillespie and co-writers Matthew White and Brook Driver nevertheless introduce their lead with extreme confidence as...
Director Nick Gillespie and co-writers Matthew White and Brook Driver nevertheless introduce their lead with extreme confidence as...
- 8/5/2021
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
Two seasons of Drag Race being released simultaneously? Aren’t we just some extremely lucky drag fans! Now there has been some debate online about how frequent these seasons have been coming out, with All-Stars 6 rumoured to come out later this year; which will mark three seasons of Drag Race in one year which many people find an over-saturation of the TV market but for me, as it stands, two seasons of Drag Race shown at the same time is filling the void!
After the success of the first season of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, it was only a matter of time before a second season was developed that showcased the fabulous queens from all across the UK! The opening episode paid homage to some of the most iconic moments from the previous season such as the infamous “a red wig and a silver dress… I don’t think!
After the success of the first season of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, it was only a matter of time before a second season was developed that showcased the fabulous queens from all across the UK! The opening episode paid homage to some of the most iconic moments from the previous season such as the infamous “a red wig and a silver dress… I don’t think!
- 1/15/2021
- by Rhys Payne
- Nerdly
The finale of “Britain’s Got Talent” will feature performances from the combined companies of “Les Misérables – The Staged Concert,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Mary Poppins,” presented by renowned theater producer Cameron Mackintosh.
Ant and Dec will host while Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Ashley Banjo will be on judge duty.
The popular ITV show, created by Simon Cowell, took place this year largely without his physical participation as he broke his back following a bike accident early into its season.
The Oct 10. finale will feature five finalists chosen by the judges, including stand-up comedian Nabil Abdulrashid; variety act Steve Royle; dancing duo Aaron and Jasmine; magician Magical Bones; and comedy singer and performer Jon Courtenay. Five more acts chosen by public vote will be revealed on the day, with all 10 acts pre-recording their performances the night before for safety reasons. The champion will get a £250,000 prize.
Ant and Dec will host while Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Ashley Banjo will be on judge duty.
The popular ITV show, created by Simon Cowell, took place this year largely without his physical participation as he broke his back following a bike accident early into its season.
The Oct 10. finale will feature five finalists chosen by the judges, including stand-up comedian Nabil Abdulrashid; variety act Steve Royle; dancing duo Aaron and Jasmine; magician Magical Bones; and comedy singer and performer Jon Courtenay. Five more acts chosen by public vote will be revealed on the day, with all 10 acts pre-recording their performances the night before for safety reasons. The champion will get a £250,000 prize.
- 10/7/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“Britain’s Got Talent” temporary judge Ashley Banjo has revealed he has been subject to racist abuse after his dance troupe Diversity performed a Black Lives Matter-inspired routine on the show.
In a video posted to Instagram on Sunday, Banjo thanked people for the “hundreds of thousands” of support messages, and addressed the issue of racism, noting he has received “everything from racial abuse to threats to just some really nasty stuff that I’m not going to give any more time than it deserves,” said Banjo.
“A lot of the negativity, the nastiness and the racism, shows exactly why this performance was needed and why this conversation that is now risen is necessary. Racism is very real. I knew it before and I definitely know it now,” said the presenter.
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‘Stick with Love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.’ – MLK #diversity
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In a video posted to Instagram on Sunday, Banjo thanked people for the “hundreds of thousands” of support messages, and addressed the issue of racism, noting he has received “everything from racial abuse to threats to just some really nasty stuff that I’m not going to give any more time than it deserves,” said Banjo.
“A lot of the negativity, the nastiness and the racism, shows exactly why this performance was needed and why this conversation that is now risen is necessary. Racism is very real. I knew it before and I definitely know it now,” said the presenter.
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‘Stick with Love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.’ – MLK #diversity
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- 9/14/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
A Black Lives Matter-inspired routine on “Britain’s Got Talent” by street dance troupe Diversity has resulted in 10,000 complaints from the public to U.K. media regulator Ofcom.
In the episode aired on Sept. 5, Diversity, led by popular U.K. presenter Ashley Banjo, performed a routine, part of which involved him lying on the floor while a fellow dancer dressed in police gear handcuffed him. Other dancers gathered around them with smartphones, simulating filming the incident.
The narration accompanying the dance included the lines, “What we thought we knew, some clearly didn’t. Black Lives Matter.” Diversity began the routine by taking a knee before the song “Black Lives Matter,” by Dax, played.
Complaints started pouring into Ofcom and quickly crossed 1,000. On Sept. 6, Banjo tweeted: “So much to say… But I’ll Just let the performance talk. Thousands of messages of Love and support – Thank you. For the thousands of messages...
In the episode aired on Sept. 5, Diversity, led by popular U.K. presenter Ashley Banjo, performed a routine, part of which involved him lying on the floor while a fellow dancer dressed in police gear handcuffed him. Other dancers gathered around them with smartphones, simulating filming the incident.
The narration accompanying the dance included the lines, “What we thought we knew, some clearly didn’t. Black Lives Matter.” Diversity began the routine by taking a knee before the song “Black Lives Matter,” by Dax, played.
Complaints started pouring into Ofcom and quickly crossed 1,000. On Sept. 6, Banjo tweeted: “So much to say… But I’ll Just let the performance talk. Thousands of messages of Love and support – Thank you. For the thousands of messages...
- 9/10/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“America’s Got Talent” creator and music industry mogul Simon Cowell has thanked the medical staff at the Los Angeles facility he is being treated at after breaking his back falling off a new bicycle on Saturday.
“Some good advice… If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time. I have broken part of my back. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages,” Cowell tweeted on Sunday, adding, “And a massive thank you to all the nurses and doctors. Some of the nicest people I have ever met. Stay safe everyone.”
Some good advice…
If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time.
I have broken part of my back.
Thank you to everyone for your kind messages.
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) August 10, 2020
And a massive thank you to all the nurses and doctors.
“Some good advice… If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time. I have broken part of my back. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages,” Cowell tweeted on Sunday, adding, “And a massive thank you to all the nurses and doctors. Some of the nicest people I have ever met. Stay safe everyone.”
Some good advice…
If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time.
I have broken part of my back.
Thank you to everyone for your kind messages.
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) August 10, 2020
And a massive thank you to all the nurses and doctors.
- 8/10/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Update: Simon Cowell is recovering from a back surgery following a bike accident at his California home.
The surgery lasted five hours and took place overnight on Saturday. A source told People that a metal rod was inserted into his back. “The injuries are bad but he’s also been told he was lucky,” the source told People.
The Syco Entertainment chief and “America’s Got Talent” judge was hospitalized on Saturday night after injuring his back in a biking accident in Malibu, Calif.
“Simon had a fall from his bike on Saturday afternoon whilst testing his new electric bike in the courtyard at his house in Malibu with his family,” a spokesperson told Variety. “He hurt his back and was taken to hospital. He’s doing fine, he’s under observation and is in the best possible hands.”
Cowell is a music and TV entrepreneur best known as the creator...
The surgery lasted five hours and took place overnight on Saturday. A source told People that a metal rod was inserted into his back. “The injuries are bad but he’s also been told he was lucky,” the source told People.
The Syco Entertainment chief and “America’s Got Talent” judge was hospitalized on Saturday night after injuring his back in a biking accident in Malibu, Calif.
“Simon had a fall from his bike on Saturday afternoon whilst testing his new electric bike in the courtyard at his house in Malibu with his family,” a spokesperson told Variety. “He hurt his back and was taken to hospital. He’s doing fine, he’s under observation and is in the best possible hands.”
Cowell is a music and TV entrepreneur best known as the creator...
- 8/9/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Simon Cowell has bought out Sony Music Entertainment’s 75% share in their joint venture Syco Holdings, which owns TV formats such as “Got Talent” and “The X Factor.”
Syco Holdings, to be renamed Syco Entertainment, retains ownership of all the company’s television formats.
Sony Music Entertainment will retain the music assets from the joint venture, under the Syco Music banner, and all artists will remain signed with Sony Music Entertainment. Assets include a library of music from artists including One Direction, Camila Cabello, Leona Lewis, Little Mix, Grace VanderWaal and Susan Boyle.
Cowell said: “We have all shared some incredible achievements, and importantly we have had lots of fun. I won’t say this was an easy decision to make, however sometimes you have to personally support something you are so passionate about.”
“I’ve always believed it’s important to take on new goals in order to drive...
Syco Holdings, to be renamed Syco Entertainment, retains ownership of all the company’s television formats.
Sony Music Entertainment will retain the music assets from the joint venture, under the Syco Music banner, and all artists will remain signed with Sony Music Entertainment. Assets include a library of music from artists including One Direction, Camila Cabello, Leona Lewis, Little Mix, Grace VanderWaal and Susan Boyle.
Cowell said: “We have all shared some incredible achievements, and importantly we have had lots of fun. I won’t say this was an easy decision to make, however sometimes you have to personally support something you are so passionate about.”
“I’ve always believed it’s important to take on new goals in order to drive...
- 7/15/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
French broadcaster TF1 will air entertainment show “Good Singers,” hosted by TV personality Anthony Lambert, from July 17.
The weekly prime time show is based on Istanbul-headquartered distributor Global Agency’s original format “Is That Really Your Voice?,” created by Izzet Pinto, in which a panel must select the talented singers from a group based purely on their appearance.
Pinto said: “The idea for the show came from watching the singer Susan Boyle, who rose to fame on a talent show. That inspired me to create this format. Her voice did not match her look and created big surprising moments for the audience. This feeling led me to create this idea.”
In the show, two teams of three celebrities each compete against one another. In each episode, 12 contestants will take the stage, each with a numbered label, and each pretending to be a good singer. The celebrities’ goal is to distinguish...
The weekly prime time show is based on Istanbul-headquartered distributor Global Agency’s original format “Is That Really Your Voice?,” created by Izzet Pinto, in which a panel must select the talented singers from a group based purely on their appearance.
Pinto said: “The idea for the show came from watching the singer Susan Boyle, who rose to fame on a talent show. That inspired me to create this format. Her voice did not match her look and created big surprising moments for the audience. This feeling led me to create this idea.”
In the show, two teams of three celebrities each compete against one another. In each episode, 12 contestants will take the stage, each with a numbered label, and each pretending to be a good singer. The celebrities’ goal is to distinguish...
- 7/15/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The superfans on “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” are a controversial bunch, and for good reason. At-home viewers are frustrated, maybe even a little jealous, that these delegates from all 50 states get to call the shots instead of them. (See how the voting process works.) Love ’em or hate ’em, the superfans are here to stay on “The Champions” as we approach the February 10 finale. But are they biased toward homegrown American acts, since they’re obviously already familiar with their stories? Or do the superfans deserve credit for voting for performers from all around the world? Let’s investigate.
See ‘America’s Got Talent’ Winners List (All Seasons)
Of the Top 50 acts from the first season, the superfans were only allowed to vote five of them into the finals. They were: close-up magician Shin Lim, comedian Preacher Lawson and singer Brian Justin Crum from “America’s Got Talent,” Cristina Ramos from...
See ‘America’s Got Talent’ Winners List (All Seasons)
Of the Top 50 acts from the first season, the superfans were only allowed to vote five of them into the finals. They were: close-up magician Shin Lim, comedian Preacher Lawson and singer Brian Justin Crum from “America’s Got Talent,” Cristina Ramos from...
- 2/8/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The second season of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” saw a major change in the judging panel. Two of the four judges from season 14 of “Agt” — newcomers Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough — were replaced by returning fan favorite Heidi Klum and newcomer Alesha Dixon, who sits alongside Simon Cowell on “Britain’s Got Talent.”
Which one of these “Agt” fearsome foursome is your favorite? Take a read of their official NBC bios and then vote in our poll. And be sure to sound off on those among the panel that you love and love to hate in the comments section.
Alesha Dixon
Alesha Dixon is a singer/songwriter, author, host, model, philanthropist, entrepreneur and fashion designer. Dixon rose to fame as founding member of the girl group Mis-Teeq. The Brit-nominated, Mobo Award-winning group scored seven Top 10 singles and released two double-platinum-selling albums. She’s also featured in the iconic N.E.
Which one of these “Agt” fearsome foursome is your favorite? Take a read of their official NBC bios and then vote in our poll. And be sure to sound off on those among the panel that you love and love to hate in the comments section.
Alesha Dixon
Alesha Dixon is a singer/songwriter, author, host, model, philanthropist, entrepreneur and fashion designer. Dixon rose to fame as founding member of the girl group Mis-Teeq. The Brit-nominated, Mobo Award-winning group scored seven Top 10 singles and released two double-platinum-selling albums. She’s also featured in the iconic N.E.
- 1/21/2020
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Episode 1 of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” Season 2 reintroduced 10 acts that earned worldwide acclaim thanks to the “Got Talent” stage, with four advancing further in the competition: singer Angelina Jordan as Heidi Klum‘s Golden Buzzer, aerialists Duo Transcend and magician Dania Diaz as the superfan picks, and entertainer Hans as the judges’ choice. Of the six acts who were eliminated — comedian Dan Naturman, strongman singer Eddie Williams, pop singer Jack Vidgen, dance crew Junior Creative, subway singer Mike Yung and dancers Paddy & Nicko — which one do You think was robbed? Vote in our poll below and then watch our exclusive video interviews with all 10 above.
SEE85-year-old Paddy gets thrown around the ‘Agt: The Champions’ stage: ‘I never saw that coming!’ shouts Terry Crews [Watch]
In our interview, Dan confesses he’s gotten a lot “more work” thanks to being a finalist on “America’s Got Talent” 2014. The 49-year-old New York...
SEE85-year-old Paddy gets thrown around the ‘Agt: The Champions’ stage: ‘I never saw that coming!’ shouts Terry Crews [Watch]
In our interview, Dan confesses he’s gotten a lot “more work” thanks to being a finalist on “America’s Got Talent” 2014. The 49-year-old New York...
- 1/7/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Simon Cowell sure was cranky during the Season 2 premiere of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” After all, he gave a red “X” to no less than three acts: entertainer Hans, stand-up comedian Dan Naturman and strongman singer singer Eddie Williams. However, Hans’ snarky comment following Simon’s buzzer actually caused the British judge to crack a smile: “You know what, Simon? When you let me back, I’ll come and sing, ‘I Dreamed a Dream’!” That was of course a reference to Susan Boyle, the former “Britain’s Got Talent” superstar who popped up in last year’s “Agt: The Champions” and sang her classic song for American audiences.
See‘Dream’ shattered: 83% of ‘Agt’ viewers say Susan Boyle was robbed in ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ finale
Despite Hans’ quick response, Simon didn’t seem at all entertained by the 35-year-old semifinalist from “America’s Got Talent” 2018. “It was almost impossible to make that worse,...
See‘Dream’ shattered: 83% of ‘Agt’ viewers say Susan Boyle was robbed in ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ finale
Despite Hans’ quick response, Simon didn’t seem at all entertained by the 35-year-old semifinalist from “America’s Got Talent” 2018. “It was almost impossible to make that worse,...
- 1/7/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Attention “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” fans, your wait for Season 2 is almost over!
The wildly popular reality TV show returns Monday, January 6 on NBC, and Gold Derby has your exclusive sneak peek at the first 10 acts who will appear in the season premiere. We recently chatted with the following performers about getting a second chance on the “Got Talent” stage and how their lives have changed since their first appearances: singer Angelina Jordan, comedian Dan Naturman, magician Dania Diaz, aerialists Duo Transcend, singer Eddie Williams, entertainer Hans, singer Jack Vidgen, dance crew Junior Creative, singer Mike Yung and dancers Paddy & Nico. Watch our exclusive video interviews above.
SEEAre you happy Heidi Klum is returning to ‘America’s Got Talent’ for ‘The Champions’ Season 2? [Poll]
Angelina tells us it was “amazing” winning “Norway’s Got Talent” 2014 when she was only seven years old. “I always wanted to sing on the stage for...
The wildly popular reality TV show returns Monday, January 6 on NBC, and Gold Derby has your exclusive sneak peek at the first 10 acts who will appear in the season premiere. We recently chatted with the following performers about getting a second chance on the “Got Talent” stage and how their lives have changed since their first appearances: singer Angelina Jordan, comedian Dan Naturman, magician Dania Diaz, aerialists Duo Transcend, singer Eddie Williams, entertainer Hans, singer Jack Vidgen, dance crew Junior Creative, singer Mike Yung and dancers Paddy & Nico. Watch our exclusive video interviews above.
SEEAre you happy Heidi Klum is returning to ‘America’s Got Talent’ for ‘The Champions’ Season 2? [Poll]
Angelina tells us it was “amazing” winning “Norway’s Got Talent” 2014 when she was only seven years old. “I always wanted to sing on the stage for...
- 1/2/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Jennifer Hudson performed “Memory” from the upcoming “Cats” film on the finale of “The Voice” Tuesday night, but how does her version compare to Broadway’s best?
No one can question Hudson’s power — she won an Oscar in part to her rousing rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” from 2006’s “Dreamgirls.”
The version she performed on Tuesday is abridged, so we’ll have to wait until Dec. 20 to compare it to the big-screen version.
Here are the Top 10 performances of “Memory” from “Cats”:
10. Susan Boyle
Viral sensation Susan Boyle returned to the show that made her famous — “Britain’s Got Talent” — to perform once again. She rushes through the phrasing of the climax and drops a few notes, but this isn’t bad for a reality TV contestant.
9. Leona Lewis
Like Boyle, Leona Lewis rose to fame on a British reality TV competition — winning...
No one can question Hudson’s power — she won an Oscar in part to her rousing rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” from 2006’s “Dreamgirls.”
The version she performed on Tuesday is abridged, so we’ll have to wait until Dec. 20 to compare it to the big-screen version.
Here are the Top 10 performances of “Memory” from “Cats”:
10. Susan Boyle
Viral sensation Susan Boyle returned to the show that made her famous — “Britain’s Got Talent” — to perform once again. She rushes through the phrasing of the climax and drops a few notes, but this isn’t bad for a reality TV contestant.
9. Leona Lewis
Like Boyle, Leona Lewis rose to fame on a British reality TV competition — winning...
- 12/18/2019
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Fans of aerialist Matthew Richardson breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday night as the Savannah, Georgia graphic designer was named the third wild card of “America’s Got Talent” Season 14. Matthew’s original audition, in which he performed an aerial hoop routine, wowed judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Julianne Hough and Gabrielle Union. However, when the 33-year-old returned in the Judge Cuts he was eliminated following his touching tribute to his father who passed away of cancer. Are you happy Matthew is back on “Agt” in next week’s Quarterfinals 3? Sound off down in the comments section.
SEEWatch Susan Boyle make triumphant return to ‘America’s Got Talent’ after losing ‘Agt: The Champions’
“When you think of professionals, you think of people who’ve trained their whole life,” Matthew declared back in his audition. “You don’t think that you can start this sort of thing at 20-something years old.
SEEWatch Susan Boyle make triumphant return to ‘America’s Got Talent’ after losing ‘Agt: The Champions’
“When you think of professionals, you think of people who’ve trained their whole life,” Matthew declared back in his audition. “You don’t think that you can start this sort of thing at 20-something years old.
- 8/22/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Hey, "America's Got Talent" fans. Tonight, August 21, 2019, another elimination show did indeed air for the Quarterfinals round 2 performances, and 5 acts were sent packing. The judges: Howie Mandel, Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough and Simon Cowell were all on hand for tonight's live results. Tonight's Live elimination show kicked off with a preview of all the acts that performed last night for America's votes. Host Terry Crews got right down to business by revealing which acts landed in the 6th, 7th and 8th place positions this week. Those acts turned out to be: Charlotte Summers, Chris Klafford and Ndlovu Youth Choir. That means those three acts were subjected to the Live Dunkin' Save vote tonight. Next, Terry revealed that Joseph Allen was eliminated, and Tyler Butler made it through to the semifinals. Simon gave Joseph encouraging words saying, "You have a God given gift." Next, Terry revealed that V. Unbeatable advanced to the semifinals,...
- 8/22/2019
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Only seven of the 12 acts that performed on the second quarterfinal of”America’s Got Talent” made it through to the semifinals when the results were revealed on Wednesday. Do you think any of these lucky seven is good enough to win season 14 of “Agt”?
Read our recaps of their performances on live show 2 and then cast your vote in our poll for the act that you think has the best chance of claiming bragging rights and claim the the $1 million grand prize? And be sure to weigh in on which of the five eliminated acts most deserves the Wild Card slot in the semis too.
Watch Susan Boyle make triumphant return to ‘America’s Got Talent’ after losing ‘Agt: The Champions’
Tyler Butler-Figueroa: This 11-year-old violinist from Raleigh, who was Simon Cowell‘s Golden Buzzer, gave us another virtuoso performance with his version of “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia.
Read our recaps of their performances on live show 2 and then cast your vote in our poll for the act that you think has the best chance of claiming bragging rights and claim the the $1 million grand prize? And be sure to weigh in on which of the five eliminated acts most deserves the Wild Card slot in the semis too.
Watch Susan Boyle make triumphant return to ‘America’s Got Talent’ after losing ‘Agt: The Champions’
Tyler Butler-Figueroa: This 11-year-old violinist from Raleigh, who was Simon Cowell‘s Golden Buzzer, gave us another virtuoso performance with his version of “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia.
- 8/22/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Another five acts were eliminated from “America’s Got Talent” on Wednesday when the results from live show 2 were revealed. While they had been judged good enough to get to this stage of the competition they did not number among the top 7 vote-getters of the acts that performed on Tuesday’s live quarterfinal
But there is still hope for them. One of these five also-rans could be chosen by the producers to be Wild Card in the semifinals, which start in two weeks time. Read our recaps of their performances and then cast your vote in our poll at the bottom of this post for the act you’d most like to see compete for the season 14 “Agt” championship. And be sure to vote for your favorite among the 7 acts that got put through on August 21.
Watch Susan Boyle make triumphant return to ‘America’s Got Talent’ after losing ‘Agt:...
But there is still hope for them. One of these five also-rans could be chosen by the producers to be Wild Card in the semifinals, which start in two weeks time. Read our recaps of their performances and then cast your vote in our poll at the bottom of this post for the act you’d most like to see compete for the season 14 “Agt” championship. And be sure to vote for your favorite among the 7 acts that got put through on August 21.
Watch Susan Boyle make triumphant return to ‘America’s Got Talent’ after losing ‘Agt:...
- 8/22/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Not even a performance from earth angel Susan Boyle could lighten the mood on Wednesday, as America’s Got Talent eliminated five more acts ahead of the Season 14 semifinals.
The 12 acts who performed in last night’s quarterfinals — singer Charlotte Summers, opera singer/danger act Nick and Lindsay, singer/guitarist Chris Klafford, contortionist dancer Marina Mazepa, singer Robert Finley, mentalist duo The Sentimentalists, stand-up comic Ryan Niemiller, acrobatic dance group V. Unbeatable, singer/rapper Joseph Allen, light-up dance group Light Balance Kids, violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa and the Ndlovu Youth Choir — returned to the Agt stage on Wednesday to learn their fates.
The 12 acts who performed in last night’s quarterfinals — singer Charlotte Summers, opera singer/danger act Nick and Lindsay, singer/guitarist Chris Klafford, contortionist dancer Marina Mazepa, singer Robert Finley, mentalist duo The Sentimentalists, stand-up comic Ryan Niemiller, acrobatic dance group V. Unbeatable, singer/rapper Joseph Allen, light-up dance group Light Balance Kids, violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa and the Ndlovu Youth Choir — returned to the Agt stage on Wednesday to learn their fates.
- 8/22/2019
- TVLine.com
Watch Susan Boyle make triumphant return to ‘America’s Got Talent’ after losing ‘Agt: The Champions’
Susan Boyle returned in triumph to the franchise that launched her career in 2009 with an appearance on the “America’s Got Talent” results show on August 21. Watch her perform the song that launched her, “I Dreamed a Dream” from “Les Miserables,” in the video above.
Boyle ended up as the runner-up on “Britain’s Got Talent” And she finished out of the top 5 on last winter’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” Regardless of these results, Susan says she sees herself as “a champion for those who, maybe, don’t have the confidence to do things, for those that don’t have a voice, the ones who people tend to ignore. I feel I’m a champion for them.”
Before Susan sang, Simon Cowell reflected on her first audition a decade ago: “It felt like 10 minutes ago, the world fell in love with Susan Boyle and hated my guts.
Boyle ended up as the runner-up on “Britain’s Got Talent” And she finished out of the top 5 on last winter’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” Regardless of these results, Susan says she sees herself as “a champion for those who, maybe, don’t have the confidence to do things, for those that don’t have a voice, the ones who people tend to ignore. I feel I’m a champion for them.”
Before Susan sang, Simon Cowell reflected on her first audition a decade ago: “It felt like 10 minutes ago, the world fell in love with Susan Boyle and hated my guts.
- 8/22/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Another 12 acts performed live on Tuesday’s two-hour episode of “America’s Got Talent.” Only seven of the dozen acts who competed will move on to the semifinals. So which acts earned enough votes to perform again in the next round? Overnight viewers voted for their favorites and the quarterfinal 2 results were revealed during a one-hour episode of “Agt” on Wednesday.
Follow along with our live blog as we recap this results show, which is episode 15 of season 14 of “Agt.” Who are you rooting for and who would you be happy to see sent on their way? Be sure to sound off in the comments about the night’s most shocking snubs.
New host Terry Crews will open the show by announcing the names of the three acts who placed sixth, seventh and eighth in the overnight vote. They will be eligible for the Dunkin’ Save. The most popular of...
Follow along with our live blog as we recap this results show, which is episode 15 of season 14 of “Agt.” Who are you rooting for and who would you be happy to see sent on their way? Be sure to sound off in the comments about the night’s most shocking snubs.
New host Terry Crews will open the show by announcing the names of the three acts who placed sixth, seventh and eighth in the overnight vote. They will be eligible for the Dunkin’ Save. The most popular of...
- 8/21/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
You know her. You love her. Now you’ll get to see her perform live. Susan Boyle, a finalist on this winter’s “Agt: The Champions,” is set to return to the “America’s Got Talent” stage during the Wednesday, August 21 results show. Boyle skyrocketed to fame in 2009 following her performance of “I Dreamed a Dream” in “Britain’s Got Talent,” eventually coming to “Agt” for the wildly popular spinoff show that pitted 50 acts from around the world against each other. Also in Wednesday’s hour, we’ll find out which seven acts from this second week of Quarterfinals will advance to the Semifinals and which five will be eliminated.
See‘America’s Got Talent’ exit interview with Indian danger act Bir Khalsa: Performing on ‘Agt’ was ‘dream come true’ [Watch]
As you may recall, viewers of “The Champions” were outraged last February when Boyle was eliminated because she was quickly...
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As you may recall, viewers of “The Champions” were outraged last February when Boyle was eliminated because she was quickly...
- 8/20/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Now that the first seven acts have been sent through to America’s Got Talent‘s Season 14 semifinals, it’s time for another dozen hopefuls to take the stage and shoot their shot.
NBC has confirmed that the following acts will compete live on Tuesday (8/7c): singer Charlotte Summers, singer Chris Klafford, singer Joseph Allen, dance group Light Balance Kids, dancer Marina Mazepa, the Ndlovu Youth Choir, sideshow Nick & Lindsay, opera singer Robert Finley, comedian Ryan Niemiller, violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa and dance group V. Unbeatable. Additionally, mentalists The Sentimentalists will join the fray as this week’s wild card act.
NBC has confirmed that the following acts will compete live on Tuesday (8/7c): singer Charlotte Summers, singer Chris Klafford, singer Joseph Allen, dance group Light Balance Kids, dancer Marina Mazepa, the Ndlovu Youth Choir, sideshow Nick & Lindsay, opera singer Robert Finley, comedian Ryan Niemiller, violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa and dance group V. Unbeatable. Additionally, mentalists The Sentimentalists will join the fray as this week’s wild card act.
- 8/19/2019
- TVLine.com
You know her. You love her. Now get off your coach and go see her live.
“America’s Got Talent” ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer, winner of Season 12 and runner-up of spinoff series “Agt: The Champions,” has just announced new dates for her 2019 Fresh Out of the Box Tour. The talented teen will next be seen at the Jackson County Fair in Central Point, Oregon on July 12, followed by additional summer fairs in Indiana, Delaware and Montana. All told, Darci Lynne and her puppet friends will be visiting 21 different venues as they crisscross the United States over the next five months, so scroll down to see when she’s coming to your neck of the woods.
See‘America’s Got Talent’: Is shy teenage singer Sophie Pecora the next Darci Lynne Farmer? [Watch]
Since leaving “Agt,” Darci Lynne has continued performing for her fans at venues around the country with her puppets Petunia the rabbit,...
“America’s Got Talent” ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer, winner of Season 12 and runner-up of spinoff series “Agt: The Champions,” has just announced new dates for her 2019 Fresh Out of the Box Tour. The talented teen will next be seen at the Jackson County Fair in Central Point, Oregon on July 12, followed by additional summer fairs in Indiana, Delaware and Montana. All told, Darci Lynne and her puppet friends will be visiting 21 different venues as they crisscross the United States over the next five months, so scroll down to see when she’s coming to your neck of the woods.
See‘America’s Got Talent’: Is shy teenage singer Sophie Pecora the next Darci Lynne Farmer? [Watch]
Since leaving “Agt,” Darci Lynne has continued performing for her fans at venues around the country with her puppets Petunia the rabbit,...
- 6/11/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Even though close-up magician Shin Lim was named the winner of the first season of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” he tells Gold Derby that he thought he’d lose to another popular act: singing ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer. Shin confesses, “I thought she was gonna win! Especially after her finale performance with the opera. That to me is mind-blowing.” Watch our exclusive video interview with Shin above.
See ‘Dream’ shattered: 83% of ‘Agt’ viewers say Susan Boyle was robbed in ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ finale
“It meant everything,” Shin declares about winning the “Champions” trophy. “It’s truly one of the most unforgettable experiences I’ll ever have in my life. I’m so grateful for everyone supporting me and believing in me. Sometimes I feel like I’m dreaming.” During the two-hour finale Shin received the most votes from the show’s Superfans while Darci Lynne came in second place.
See ‘Dream’ shattered: 83% of ‘Agt’ viewers say Susan Boyle was robbed in ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ finale
“It meant everything,” Shin declares about winning the “Champions” trophy. “It’s truly one of the most unforgettable experiences I’ll ever have in my life. I’m so grateful for everyone supporting me and believing in me. Sometimes I feel like I’m dreaming.” During the two-hour finale Shin received the most votes from the show’s Superfans while Darci Lynne came in second place.
- 2/22/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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