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Sofia Vergara Freaks Fans Out With Eye-Popping Hidden Talent During ‘AGT’ Segment Featuring Ed O’Neill

Wednesday night’s episode of America’s Got Talent was full of surprises, and many of them involved celebrity judge Sofia Vergara. After the show aired, Sofia, 48, took to Instagram to share a brief video clip of one of the night’s most memorable moments. It showed the Modern Family star demonstrating her odd hidden talent, which […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 3y ago

Howie Mandel Clears Up Theories That He Was Kidnapped: ‘I’m Fine People’

Over the past few weeks, rumors have been circulating on TikTok that America’s Got Talent host Howie Mandel was kidnapped and was being held hostage. This came after he posted a few strange videos in which some viewers questioned if he was trying to signal for help. Mandel addressed the theories and says he is […]

By Helen Storms | 3y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’: 10-Year-Old Singer Gets Golden Buzzer From Sofia Vergara

The newest America’s Got Talent judge, former Modern Family star Sofia Vergara, used her Golden Buzzer to send one singer all the way to the live shows during the second auditions episode of Season 15. Roberta Battaglia, a 10-year-old singer, received the pass from the actress after a stunning rendition of a popular film song. […]

By Lucille Barilla | 3y ago

Simon Cowell Reveals The Future Of ‘America’s Got Talent’

Simon Cowell revealed the future of the talent competition series America’s Got Talent and shared how he feels the show will move forward in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The series, which has entered its 15th season, will reportedly film new episodes as a remotely produced competition until large groups are again allowed to […]

By Lucille Barilla | 3y ago

Meghan Markle’s ‘Deal Or No Deal’ Briefcase Hits Auction Block

Meghan Markle‘s metal briefcase from her time as a member of the cast of the NBC television game show Deal or No Deal has hit the auction block. The auction house Profiles in History will sell off the set prop, which is expected to fetch about $6,000, as reported on the site. The lightweight aluminum […]

By Lucille Barilla | 3y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ Judge Howie Mandel Jumped On A Table For This Reason

One of the judges of America’s Got Talent couldn’t contain their excitement and jumped on the judge’s table for this in support of a superstar contestant. Howie Mandel was so in awe of 21-year-old singer Joseph Allen that he used his only golden buzzer of the season to send him directly to the finals. The […]

By Lucille Barilla | 4y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’: Season 14 To Feature Most ‘Epic Moment’ In Show’s History

When America’s Got Talent returns for its 14th season in May, viewers will have to adjust to two new judges and a new host. As for the competition, fans can expect to see some jaw-dropping performances, including one audition that had all of the judges fighting to give the contestant the highly coveted Golden Buzzer. […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 4y ago

Simon Cowell Awards Brave Singer Kechi With Golden Buzzer On ‘AGT’

As one of only two survivors on a Nigerian plane that crashed and stole 107 lives, Kechi Okwuchi struggled with the fact that she lived and 60 of her classmates from Loyola Jesuit College did not. She sustained third degree burns across her entire body and eventually was flown from South Africa to Shriners Hospitals […]

By Kristin Danley Greiner | 4y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ Celebrates First Ever Double Golden Buzzer Winner With Angelica Hale

Kidney transplant survivor Angelica Hale made history by becoming the first ever contestant on America’s Got Talent to be honored with the prestigious golden buzzer. Hale belted out a rousing rendition of Rachel Platten’s anthem “Fight Song” for her performance, one that had the audience leaping to their feet. “Tonight, I really am fighting for […]

By Kristin Danley Greiner | 4y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ May Replace Judges, Per ‘Page Six’

Does America’s Got Talent creator and executive producer Simon Cowell want to change the judges’ panel before the upcoming season of his hit NBC competition series? That’s what two insiders told Page Six in a report published on January 19. “The word on the street is they are replacing all AGT judges except Simon. It […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 4y ago

‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’: Sneak Peek Of Debut Episode, Featuring Singer Susan Boyle

The wait is over! America’s Got Talent: The Champions premieres on NBC on Monday, January 7. The series is bringing 50 popular entertainers from Got Talent shows all over the world to one stage to battle in a grand competition to find the greatest performer. The series will be judged by the current America’s Got […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 4y ago

Howie Mandel’s First Stand-Up Comedy Special In 20 Years To Air On Showtime In January

It seems like Howie Mandel is the hardest working man in showbiz these days. He has served as a judge on NBC’s popular competition show, America’s Got Talent, for the past nine seasons and will also be judging the show’s spinoff program, America’s Got Talent: The Champions, starting on January 7. He has returned to […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 4y ago

‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’: Final Competitors From All Over The World Announced

It’s getting closer and closer to the January premiere of America’s Got Talent: The Champions. The spinoff series will feature popular winners and finalists from Got Talent competitions all over the globe competing on one program to earn the title of World Champion. In the middle of November, as previously reported by the Inquisitr, NBC […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 4y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ Winner Darci Lynne Farmer To Star In A Christmas Special For NBC

When she was just 12-years-old, ventriloquist and singer Darci Lynne Farmer was crowned the winner of Season 12 of America’s Got Talent in 2017. Now that she has reached the ripe old age of 14, NBC has given the talented teen her very own holiday special. The hour-long program, Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas, will […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 4y ago

NBC Reveals Premiere Dates For ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions,’ ‘Ellen’s Game Of Games,’ & ‘Titan Games’

In January, NBC will launch three fun competition-based reality shows that are sure to have audiences chatting up a storm on social media. On Friday, October 12, the peacock network revealed premiere details for the new series The Titan Games, the spinoff show America’s Got Talent: The Champions, and the returning program Ellen’s Game of […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

Heidi Klum & Howie Mandel Show Some Skin On Instagram

America’s Got Talent judges Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel showed some skin as “backless twins” according to the caption on Mandel’s Instagram post. After wowing her 5.2 million Instagram followers by shimmying in a gorgeous backless white dress, Heidi turned the temperature up a few notches, sharing a picture of herself and her co-judge Howie […]

By Trisha Faulkner | 5y ago

‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’: Terry Crews To Host New NBC Competition Series

Now that Season 13 of America’s Got Talent has wrapped up and magician Shin Lim was crowned the winner, fans of the competition series can look forward to a brand-new show hosted by Terry Crews that will air this winter — America’s Got Talent: The Champions. In a press release from NBC that was posted […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist Courtney Hadwin May Sign With Simon Cowell’s Record Label

Fans of NBC’s hit competition series America’s Got Talent were shocked on Wednesday, September 19, when 14-year-old singer Courtney Hadwin was thrown out of the competition, finishing in sixth place. Ultimately, AGT crowned magician Shin Lim its Season 13 winner — but Hadwin may still come out on top. According to the Daily Star, the […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ Fans Express Twitter ‘Shock’ After Courtney Hadwin Elimination

Fans of America’s Got Talent took to Twitter to vent their “shock” and frustration that singer Courtney Hadwin failed to make the top five during the live season finale of the NBC show. Hadwin was the Golden Buzzer pick of judge Howie Mandel and was among the favorites to win the $1 million first prize […]

By Lucille Barilla | 5y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist Delivers Powerhouse Performance, Leaving Judges Speechless

The panel of judges from America’s Got Talent was rendered speechless by a powerhouse performance from a favorite performer in the competition as the show readies itself to crown its new winner. Fourteen-year-old English singer Courtney Hadwin performed a jaw-dropping rendition of the Ike and Tina Turner classic “River Deep Mountain High” during the series […]

By Lucille Barilla | 5y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ Winner Grace VanderWaal Takes Off On Unstoppable Career, Describes Winning As ‘Miracle’

When 12-year-old Grace VanderWaal stepped up on the stage of the hit reality show America’s Got Talent in 2016, she had no idea that she would go on to receive the golden buzzer from Howie Mandel and then to win the entire season, reports E! News. The singer and ukulele player performed an original song, […]

By Isabel Leah Cohen | 5y ago

Howie Mandel Dishes On If Courtney Hadwin Could Win ‘AGT’

The golden buzzer is a concept first introduced to America’s Got Talent during Season 9. Each season since, every AGT judge gets one opportunity to press the golden buzzer. When a judge presses the golden buzzer, it automatically sends the contestant through to the live shows. Howie Mandel used his golden buzzer early on in […]

By Trisha Faulkner | 5y ago

Teen Phenom Courtney Hadwin Stuns ‘AGT’ Judges With James Brown Classic ‘Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag’

Courtney Hadwin rocked the stage during Tuesday’s episode of America’s Got Talent. Her electrifying performance of the James Brown classic “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” brought the audience to its feet as well as the judges, according to Entertainment Tonight. The 14-year-old phenomenon earned a Golden Buzzer from judge Howie Mandel during her audition. […]

By Melinda Sineriz | 5y ago

Meghan Markle Was ‘Slightly Duchessy’ When She Was A Suitcase Girl On ‘Deal Or No Deal’ Says Host Howie Mandel

Meghan Markle paid her dues in Hollywood before marrying into the royal family and becoming the Duchess of Sussex. But the wife of Prince Harry reportedly had a princess-like attitude a decade before she met her prince. Before she married Prince Harry, Markle was best known for her role on the TV series Suits. But […]

By Victoria Miller | 5y ago

‘AGT’ Judge Howie Mandel Begs Nick Cannon: ‘Please Come Back’

With Nick Cannon no longer on America’s Got Talent, the reality TV show will never be the same again. For Howie Mandel, not having his good friend on the show is “unthinkable.” To prove his point, Mandel just begged Nick on national TV while ABC’s morning chatfest, The View, is on air to go back […]

By Jonna Marcaida Calagui | 6y ago

Calvin Harris Awkwardly Asked About Ex-Girlfriend Taylor Swift: See His Reaction [Video]

Calvin Harris found himself the butt of the joke during a recent run-in with comedian Howie Mandel. Calvin and Howie’s pretty awkward exchange went down during Caesars Palace’s 50th anniversary gala in Las Vegas on August 6, according to Us Weekly, when the America’s Got Talent judge couldn’t help but jab Harris when it came […]

By Emily Hutchinson | 7y ago

Simon Cowell Has Back-To-Back Judging Commitments While Moonlighting As A Children’s Book Writer

Simon Cowell is joining the judging panel on America’s Got Talent, and he is expected to bring his peculiar brand of a sarcastic tone to the show. Simon Cowell will join Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel on the judge’s panel by replacing Howard Stern. Entertainment Tonight reports that Simon has already met his […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ Declares Grace VanderWaal As The Next Taylor Swift [Video]

This week, America’s Got Talent found its newest diamond in the rough with 12-year-old singer and songwriter Grace VanderWaal. While VanderWaal amazed America’s Got Talent judges and mesmerized the audience with her original song, “I Don’t Know My Name,” Howie Mandel predicted it wouldn’t be long before everyone knows Grace’s name. Even Simon Cowell seemed […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

Bell Let’s Talk Day Focuses Lens On Mental Health Awareness

Telecommunications giant Bell Media is once again focusing on what continues to be a difficult topic to discuss on January 27: mental health. With such luminaries as former Olympian Clara Hughes, comedian Howie Mandel, and sportscaster Michael Landsberg, among others, joining the Bell Let’s Talk team this year, the team at Bell is spreading the […]

By Christina St Jean | 7y ago

Cowell Replaces Stern On ‘America’s Got Talent’

Simon Cowell replaces Howard Stern as a judge in NBC’s America’s Got Talent lineup for next summer’s eleventh season. The announcement by the oldest major broadcast network in the United States was released on Thursday, October 22, 2015, making the shift official. Cowell, 55, has been part of ongoing discussions with NBC in the last […]

By Kenneth Lim | 8y ago

Howie Mandel Jokes About Bulimia After OCD & ADD Struggle: Gets Slammed Like Lady Gaga’s Vomit Artist [Video]

Howie Mandel is known as a comedian who has been candid about his own battle with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD). But when Howie attempted to joke about bulimia on America’s Got Talent, Mandel discovered that social media isn’t always kind, and that live broadcasts can’t be undone, reported MSN. The […]

By Joanne Eglash | 8y ago

Howie Mandel’s Live Bulimia Gaffe Inspires Copious Apologies: ‘I Am Not Perfect’

Fans who watched America’s Got Talent last night knew it the minute the words escaped Howie Mandel’s lips: an apology was soon to follow. Tuesday night, after the remarkable yet nauseating performance of The Professional Regurgitator, Mandel seemed to recognize that the feedback flittering through his head probably wasn’t wise to speak out loud. And […]

By Shelley Hazen | 8y ago

Howard Stern To Leave ‘America’s Got Talent’ After All

America’s Got Talent, but it doesn’t have Stern for much longer. Howard Stern, 61 years old, made the official decision to leave America’s Got Talent after four seasons, when he made the announcement on his radio show Wednesday morning. This announcement doesn’t shock many of Stern’s fans. Earlier in 2013, Howard had made his feelings […]

By Edward VKanty | 8y ago

Howard Stern Leaving ‘America’s Got Talent’, Planning Another TV Gig

Howard Stern will reportedly step away from the America’s Got Talent judging panel for good at the end of its current season. According to Us Weekly, the 61-year-old radio show host will not return for the 11th season of the hit NBC reality competition series. Howard Stern is leaving #AGT after four seasons. Get the […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

Heidi Klum, ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Begins 10th Season

Heidi Klum is beginning her 10th season as judge on the hit television series America’s Got Talent. And Klum’s got some advice for future contestants. The Metro is reporting that Klum was asked a series of questions to give prospective contestants an insight into what the judges are looking for. Klum, 41, offered some very […]

By Glenn Brock | 8y ago

Howie Mandel Toilet Paper Prank: Comedian Stunned By Friend And Neighbor’s Stunt [Video]

A Howie Mandel toilet paper prank solicited a strong reaction from the comedian, and not necessarily in a good way. The stunt was pulled by comedian and prankster Roman Atwood. Despite a strong initial reaction, it seems that after a bit of time adjusting, Howie was able to share some laughs over the mess. Mandel […]

By Stacy Carey | 8y ago

America’s Got Talent (AGT) Is Hot In Season 9! (Video)

Tonight is the beginning of a whole new season for America’s Got Talent (AGT). This year promises the best talent ever according to two of the four judges, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel, as they excitedly told Hollywood Life. Of course, AGT will also bring back judges Howard Stern and Mel B, with everyone’s favorite, […]

By Renee | 9y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ But Japanese Kenichi Ebina’s Live Video Game Gets The Buzz [Video]

America’s Got Talent could be shipping the million dollar prize to a 39-year-old Japanese man. Kenichi Ebina’s amazing performance on the NBC talent program Tuesday night is getting a lot of buzz. As you see when you watch the two videos I’ve included, this AGT contestant is a cut above the rest. The 39-year-old Japanese […]

By Elaine Radford | 10y ago

‘America’s Got Talent’ Eyes Carly Simon, Leann Rimes To Fill Vacancy

America’s Got Talent is reportedly eyeing Carly Simon, Leann Rimes, and Shannen Doherty to fill the vacancy left by Sharon Osbourne, according to TMZ. Since producers are looking for a strong, opinionated woman to fill the void left by Osbourne’s departure, the fact that Simon, Rimes, and Doherty are being courted for the job makes […]

By Todd Rigney | 11y ago

Sharon Osbourne To Quit ‘America’s Got Talent’ [Rumor]

America’s Got Talent judge Sharon Osbourne is quitting the show – at least, if her Twitter feed is to be believed. Newbie AGT judge Howard Stern hinted via his Twitter account that he would be leaving the show after the season wraps, also hinting that Osbourne is on the outs as well, reports Hollywood Life. […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

Howard Stern Lays Into Howie Mandel on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Howard Stern’s presence on the show America’s Got Talent was cause for handwringing among fans of the show as well as America’s moral crusaders, as it is fair to say that the outspoken talk show host’s reputation precedes him to a very large degree. To wit, those unfamiliar with the Howard Stern show might expect […]

By Kim LaCapria | 11y ago

Howie Mandel Busts Couple Having Sex In His Own Bathroom

America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel called cops over to his house this morning because, according to him, he heard two people having sex in his bathroom, which is something you really can’t handle yourself (read: sarcasm). Mandel called on the authorities to stop the couple from doing the dirty deed early this morning (around […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

Howard Stern’s Softer Side To Be Seen On America’s Got Talent

Howie Mandel said that we’d see a softer side of Howard Stern on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, and others have chimed in saying we should expect to see a softer side of the radio shock jock as the show returns for its 7th season in May. At NBC’s Summer Press Day in Pasadena on Wednesday, […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

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