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Teen TikTok Singer Is Seeing Red in Powerful ‘America’s Got Talent’ Cover: Watch
Kristen Cruz needs no introduction to TikTok obsessives who love music with their video bites. The teenage Texas native has accumulated 2.2 million followers, and her clips, many of which capture her singing while mixing drinks, have notched a staggering 3.1 billion views. On Tuesday night (June 21), she made the crossover into mainstream, commercial TV with an audition on America’s Got Talent. Cruz appears to be a regular 19-year-old kid. Until she sings. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The youngster hit a cover of “I See Red” by Everybody Loves An Outlaw with authority, and some big bluesy notes. Cruz knew it was good. As the audience gushed, the youngster tried (and failed) to hold back tears. “That was unbelievable,” Simon Cowell muttered. ...
College Student Wows ‘AGT’ Judges With Original Song About Battling Depression
The deadliest assassins are the ones you don’t suspect. With stealth and sneaky talent, Kieran Rhodes slayed during his America’s Got Talent audition. The 20-year-old New York native caught the music bug at high school, teaching himself how to play piano, sing and write songs. Four years later, he was accepted into Berklee College of Music. “It’s very intimidating” attending Berklee, Rhodes admitted, where he’s surrounded by music lifers. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The bright lights of AGT must feel like a breeze. Why test his abilities before an audience of millions? “I think AGT is the best place for me to introduce myself to the world,” he explained. Rhodes got to work on the piano, with a rendition of Billy Joel’s “She’s Got a Way.” Al...
Teen Singer Wins Golden Buzzer With Billie Eilish Cover on ‘America’s Got Talent’: Watch
Sara James isn’t the first person to go west in the pursuit of fame and glory. Few have come from central Europe at age 13 to compete in America’s Got Talent. James did just that. Hailing from Poland, James made herself at home on the AGT stage during the opening rounds on Tuesday night (June 14). So why complete a trans-Atlantic flight, only to compete with the might of the U.S. of A? Well, it’s often said dreams come true in America, and she simply wanted to be sure. Those dreams did come true when James auditioned with a Billie Eilish cover. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news She might want to stay a little longer Stateside after a faultless display that had three of the four judges on their feet. Only Simon Cowell remained seated, though he wa...
11-Year Old ‘AGT’ Fan Lives The Dream With Emotional Golden Buzzer Performance: Watch
Madison Taylor Baez is proof that if you’re good enough, you’re old enough. An 11-year-old Yorba Linda, CA. native, Baez was plucked out of the audience and handed a spot on America’s Got Talent. The youngster has dreamed about this moment since she was four, her dad explained at the top. “Someday, somehow you’ll be on the show,” he would tell her. “I’m the biggest fan there can be of America’s Got Talent,” she said with tears in her eyes in a prerecorded bit that aired Tuesday night (June 7). “And here I am.” The moment arrived when, before the show, the mic was passed around the audience. When it reached her, Maddie confidently belted out “Amazing Grace.” And here we are. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Simon Cowell’s suggestion, M...
JoJo Siwa’s XOMG POP Goes Off Like a ‘Mini Explosion’ on ‘AGT’: Watch
America’s Got Talent is back on our screens, and, for Tuesday night’s (May 31) season 17 premiere, XOMG POP provided all the screams. XOMG POP was founded by JoJo Siwa and mom Jessalynn, both of whom stood in the wings as the sparkly girl group lit up the room with an original song, “Candy Hearts.” “I’m guessing this is about world domination,” Simon Cowell said ahead of the performance. He was only half kidding. The energetic routine was slick and colorful and had the youngsters in the audience grooving along. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This wasn’t just the kick-off of AGT, it will be remembered for the debut presentation of Siwa’s new project. “Wow, that’s how you do it,” Cowell enthused afterwards. “You should have your own show, ...
Jane ‘Nightbirde’ Marczewski, ‘America’s Got Talent’ Contestant, Dies at 31
Jane “Nightbirde” Marczewski, a contestant on season 16 of America’s Got Talent, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 31. The singer passed away on Sunday (Feb. 20), TMZ reports. “We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde’s Passing,” AGT host Terry Crews wrote on Instagram Monday. “Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. We Love you, Nightbirde.” Judge Heidi Klum also shared a tribute to the singer on her Instagram Story. “We love you. Rest in peace @nightbirde,” Klum wrote alongside a photo of the Zanesville, Ohio, native. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Marczewski soared on America’s Got Talent in June 2021 with a heart-warming, golden buzzer-winning audition featuring her origina...
‘America’s Got Talent’ Contestant Skilyr Hicks Dies at 23
Former America’s Got Talent contestant Skilyr Hicks died Monday, Dec. 6, at age 23, TMZ reports. The singer-songwriter’s mom, Jodi, told the site that Hicks was found dead at a friend’s home in Liberty, S.C. Jodi also shared that the young artist had struggled with mental health issues and substance abuse. Chief Deputy Chad Brooks of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office told TMZ that the suspected cause of death is a drug overdose. Billboard has reached out to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and America’s Got Talent for comment. Hicks appeared on season 8 of NBC’s talent competition in 2013, when she was only 14 years old. During her audition, she shared that she would be performing a song that she wrote in memory of her father, who died a few years earlier. “He made some bad decisions ...
‘America’s Got Talent’ Crowns Season 16 Champ
The Virginia -native snags the $1 million prize, a new car, and a headlining show in Las Vegas, and he did it without the benefit of a Golden Buzzer. A married dad, Tavella beat out Aidan Bryant, Josh Blue, Léa Kyle and Brooke Simpson to claim the crown. He’s just the third magician to win it all. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Magician Melts Minds to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s ‘Rain on Me’ on ‘AGT’: Watch
How the French artist does it, no one knows. It’s magic, after all. Earlier in the season, Kyle scored a golden buzzer from Heidi Klum. There are no golden buzzers to give at this stage, though Kyle blew away the judges once more. Simon Cowell declared it a “million dollar performance,” a sentiment shared by the entire panel. Watch below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Brooke Simpson Impresses With Ed Sheeran Cover on ‘AGT’: Watch
The native American artist has released a string of singles, including “Little Bit Crazy,” “Stick Like Honey” and more. Following her latest performance, Simon Cowell said she “genuinely” deserved to be in next week’s final. Howie Mandel continued, “Indigenous people owned America and I think with this performance, you took it back.” Watch below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Jimmie Herrod Sprinkles ‘Glitter’ With Touching Performance on ‘AGT’: Watch
Jimmie Herrod glitters every time he hits the America’s Got Talent stage. On Tuesday night (Aug. 31), Herrod sprinkled the glitter. For his semifinal performance, the Portland, Oregon hopeful performed Pink’s “Glitter In The Air,” mixing power and the glory of his ridiculous range. The audience let out collective gasps as Herrod hit those atmospheric notes. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
‘AGT’ Quick-Change Artist Lea Kyle Performs Magical Routine to No Doubt: Watch
Léa Kyle’s act is so good, you can’t see it. The French quick-change practitioner appeared on the live quarterfinals of America’s Got Talent on Tuesday night (Aug. 24), then reappeared, each time with a new outfit. This time, Kyle did her magical routine to No Doubt’s “Just a Girl.” She might be just a girl, but there’s nothing average about her performance, which, earlier in the round scored a golden buzzer from Heidi Klum. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
