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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
21-year-old 'America's Got Talent' audience member brought to tears as mom surprise-nominates her to audition
There's nothing like the strength of a mother's love to bring everyone to tears. On America's Got Talent on Tuesday, a mom brought on the waterworks when she nominated her 21-year-old daughter to audition on the show — completely unbeknownst to her daughter, Anna Wilson. Partway through the episode of the talent competition show, a producer could be heard explaining the situation to host Terry Crews, who gamely played along. The mother, who said her name is Carrie, then went up on stage, much to the shock of her daughter. "I'm actually here surprising my daughter," the mother began from the stage, when Simon Cowell asked who she is. The camera panned to Wilson, who was shown wiping tears from her face. "She thinks we're here for a VIP experience in the audience, but I nominated Anna to audition here today." Anna started visibly sobbing, as the audience started loudly screaming their support. "Good thing she looks so happy," Cowell joked. As Anna walked to the stage, panelists Mel B and Sofia Vergara kept it real, with Mel joking, "I'd be so mad at my mom," and Vergara quipping, "I'd kill her." Carrie and Anna hugged, and then Anna told the panel she really had no idea her mom was going to nominate her and she felt "confused" in the moment. Cowell kindly told her to go backstage, "throttle your mom," and then take a few minutes to prepare something to perform. An hour later, after telling Crews that she "feels good" and was ready to go, Anna went back out onstage. Creating a "full circle moment," she told the panel she would be performing a song she always dedicates to her mom, "Make You Feel My Love." Part way through the performance, of course, Cowell had to ruin the moment, and cut her off because the song "was a bit boring," which prompted boos from the audience. Luckily, she had a second song in mind, Maren Morris' "My Church." After gathering herself, Anna nailed it, much to the delight of the audience and the panel. Vergara told her, "That was beautiful. Simon always is right. I know it was nerve-wracking to be stopped in the middle of a song, but usually when he does that it's because he knows there is potential, and you definitely, definitely have potential." In the end, Howie Mandel, Vergara, and Cowell voted to give her another chance, and it all made for one of the most dramatic and emotional moments on the show's landmark 20th season so far. Watch the full spectacle in the video clip, above. Elsewhere in the episode, a girl group delighted the audience so much they insisted the group get a golden buzzer, and Crews came out onstage to oblige. America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Bloomberg
10-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Apple Needs To Get Bold on AI, Says iPod Co-Inventor
The co-inventor of the iPod, Tony Fadell, now Build Collective Principal says that Apple needs to get bold when it comes to AI and make some key decisions. He adds that with Meta poaching some AI talent from Apple that the iPhone-maker will have to do more, and that talent competition is heating up. He spoke with Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie at the Bank of America's Breakthrough Technology Dialogue in Goodwood, UK. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Young people to showcase their talents in Colchester competition
Colchester's young stars are invited to take centre-stage in a talent competition. Colchester Has Talent 2025 is inviting young people aged between eight and 16 to showcase their skills at the Lion Walk Shopping Centre. Those who can sing, dance, perform magic, play music, tell jokes, or have a sporting skill can all take part. This year's competition will take place in the Lion Walk Courtyard in Colchester city centre. Heats will be held on Sunday, August 10 and Sunday, August 17 from 2pm to 5pm, culminating in the grand final on Saturday, September 13, also between 2pm and 5pm. Colchester Has Talent entertains Colchester city centre in 2024 (Image: KAT Marketing) The winner of Colchester Has Talent 2025 will earn a spot performing at the city's Christmas light switch-on, alongside Father Christmas and other characters on Saturday, November 21. Martin Leatherdale, centre manager at Lion Walk, said: "We're thrilled to bring Colchester Has Talent back for another spectacular year. "We've seen amazing performers come through this competition and we're certain 2025 will raise the bar even higher." Segun Lawal, who is part of the judging panel, added: "We've seen some incredible acts over the years. "We can't wait to see what Colchester's talented young stars will bring this time around." Colchester Has Talent 2024 winner singer, songwriter and guitarist Ivy, aged 12 (Image: KAT Marketing) To enter, visit and fill out an entry form. Contestants may be asked to submit an audition video (hosted via YouTube or Vimeo). Entries must be received by 12pm on Friday, July 18. Successful acts will be contacted by Friday, July 25. Acts may feature solo or duet performances and must be no longer than two minutes. Twin brothers and band duo Zero 2 Hero at the 2024 Colchester Has Talent (Image: KAT Marketing)
Forbes
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
What Time Is The ‘America's Got Talent' Premiere? All About Season 20
Howie Mandel, Mel B, Terry Crews, Sofía Vergara, and Simon Cowell appear on America's Got Talent ... More Season 20. A brand-new season of America's Got Talent is airing on Tuesday, May 27, on NBC. There's a major change to the judging panel for Season 20, so read on to learn everything you need to know before the premiere. Terry Crews returns as host of NBC's long-running talent competition. Created by Simon Cowell, the show features performers from across the country and around the world auditioning for the judges to showcase a variety of talents, from singing and dancing to magic and stunts. The competition begins with auditions before moving into the live portion of the show, where contestants perform in front of audiences and earn votes from the public. Contestants can fast-track their way to the live shows with a Golden Buzzer, a special feature that allows standout performers to bypass the earlier rounds of the competition. In Season 19, a major Golden Buzzer change was introduced, allowing each judge to use the Golden Buzzer twice and send two acts directly to the live shows. Crews will also have a single Golden Buzzer to use, bringing the total to nine Golden Buzzers available in Season 20. The AGT winner is not only crowned the champion of the season, but also takes home a $1 million cash prize and gets the opportunity to headline a show on the Las Vegas Strip. Here's everything to know about America's Got Talent Season 20, including the premiere time, release schedule, which judge is not returning and more. Melanie Brown, Simon Cowell at "America's Got Talent" Season 20 Red Carpet held at the Pasadena ... More Civic Auditorium on March 26, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) Season 20 of America's Got Talent premieres on Tuesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC. The new two-hour episode will also stream on Peacock the next day. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Sofia Vergara attends the "America's Got Talent" Season 20 Red ... More Carpet at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on March 26, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by) Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Melanie "Mel B" Brown are the judges for Season 20 of AGT. Mel B is replacing model and actress Heidi Klum, who is stepping down as a judge this season. The Spice Girls singer returns to the judging panel after previously appearing on Seasons 8 through 13 of AGT, Season 1 of AGT: The Champions, and the 2024 Fantasy League spinoff. Cowell, who created the Got Talent franchise and serves as an executive producer, told NBC Insider that he's 'really excited to meet the contestants' who will audition this year. 'Over the years, we have seen some amazing acts and met some truly incredible people,' he continued. 'It's true that two or three minutes can change your life.' Canadian TV personality Howie Mandel is also marking his impressive 15th year as a judge on AGT. Joining him is Modern Family actress Sofía Vergara, who begins her sixth season after a brief hiatus from the spinoff America's Got Talent: Fantasy League last year. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Terry Crews attends the "America's Got Talent" Season 20 Red Carpet ... More at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on March 26, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by) America's Got Talent auditions will air on Tuesdays starting May 27. The live portion of the competition begins August 9, with episodes airing weekly on Tuesday nights and one-hour live results episodes on Wednesdays. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Howie Mandel attends the "America's Got Talent" Season 20 Red ... More Carpet at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on March 26, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by) America's Got Talent airs on Tuesdays evenings on NBC. Cord-cutters can watch the talent competition on a live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV and Hulu+ Live TV, all of which currently offer free trials. New episodes of AGT Season 20 are also available to stream the next day on Peacock. Peacock Premium subscription is $7.99 per month (or $79.99 annually), while Peacock Premium Plus is priced slightly higher at $13.99 per month (or $139.99 annually). PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: (STRICTLY UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL TUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2024 AT ... More 23:01 EST, 20:01 PST) (FINAL RESULTS OF SHOW MUST HAVE FIRST AIRED ON EAST COAST) AGT Season 19 winner Richard Goodall walks the "America's Got Talent" Season 19 Winner's Red Carpet at Hotel Dena on September 19, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by) Indiana native and janitor Richard Goodall was named the Season 19 AGT winner after impressing the world with his powerhouse vocals. For his finale performance, he sang 'Don't Stop Believin'' alongside several members of Journey, a nod to his Golden Buzzer audition. In November 2024, Goodall told NBC Insider that he's still working as a janitor at West Vigo High while continuing to grow his music career. "I'm still at the school, but things are going on behind the scenes, you know, some concerts are popping up," Goodall revealed. 'I'm actually leaving tomorrow for Riverside, California, to do a festival lights thing... A lot of amazing things are just popping up, and so I'll continue to work at the school until, you know, I can't anymore.' Watch the official teaser for America's Got Talent Season 20 below.
