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      'AGT' Recap: Sofia Vergara Gives Her Golden Buzzer to Big 'Modern Family' Fan

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      In the second week of auditions for ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 15, The Divas and Drummers of Compton is the first act to hit the stage for a fun and exciting performance.
      Jun 3, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “America’s Got Talent” returned with a new episode of Tuesday, June 3. In the second week of season 15 auditions, The Divas and Drummers of Compton was the first act to hit the stage for a fun and exciting performance. Simon Cowell raved, “I loved every single part of that audition,” while Howie Mandel added, “You guys epitomize what this show is about.”
      Next up was Thomas Day, who sang a stunning rendition of “Break My Heart” by Finneas. He got mixed reactions for his performance. Howie thought he was nervous and stiff, but Simon begged to differ. Thomas went to the next round with a three yes.
      Frenchie Babyy later showed off his flexible body. Following an emotional phone call between him and his mom, who didn’t really support his dancing, Frenchie was sent to the next round. 14-year-old Kelvin Dukes, meanwhile, impressed Simon with his amazing and soulful voice which convinced Simon that he had a really “special talent.” Following it was The Bello Sisters, who moved on to the next round thanks to their jaw-dropping flexibility skills.
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      Roberta Battaglia then hit the stage. The big fan of Sofia Vergara and her show “Modern Family belted out “Shallow” by Lady GaGa and Bradley Cooper. Despite getting nervous at the beginning, Roberta eventually nailed it. “This moment is unbelievable,” Howie said. Sofia, meanwhile, called it an “amazing” and “breathtaking” performance and hit her Golden Buzzer for Roberta.
      After performances of standup comic Usama Siddique, magician Florian Sainvet, dog act Jennifer and Daiquiri, and salsa dancing duo Simon y Maria, novelty singer Bonavega concluded the night. Howie loved Bonavega’s performance and dubbed it the “biggest surprise” for him so far.

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      'AGT' Pledges to Improve Reporting Processes Following Gabrielle Union's Complaints

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      The ‘America’s Got Talent’ producers have agreed to improve reporting process following investigation launched due to the complaints made by the former judge.
      May 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The bosses of hit U.S. show “America’s Got Talent” have pledged to improve reporting processes behind the scenes thanks to Gabrielle Union’s complaints about diversity off-camera.
      NBC, Fremantle, and Syco officials issued a joint statement about the results from an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the firing of the former judge, who departed the show after one season last year 2019.
      They concluded that “no one associated with the show made any insensitive or derogatory remarks about Ms. Union’s appearance, and that neither race nor gender was a contributing factor in the advancement or elimination of contestants at any time,” but it appears the actress’ complaints about AGT’s “toxic” culture have prompted a series of new rules governing the welfare of the show’s stars, contestants, and crew.
      “While the investigation has demonstrated an overall culture of diversity, it has also highlighted some areas in which reporting processes could be improved,” the statement reads. “NBC, Fremantle and Syco share Ms. Union’s dedication to diversity and inclusion in the industry. We continue to remain committed to having an inclusive environment for everyone associated with the show, and to upholding AGT as one of the most diverse programs on television.”
      Union sat down with NBC bosses to discuss her departure and the events that led to it at the end of 2019.
      She and fellow judge Julianne Hough have since been replaced by Sofia Vergara and the returning Heidi Klum for the new season, which launched on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

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      Gabrielle Union Says She Suffered From Bronchitis Due to Simon Cowell's Smoking on 'AGT'

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      The former ‘America’s Got Talent’ judge claims she ‘ended up staying sick for two months straight’ while serving as a judge on the show because of Cowell’s cigarette smoking.
      May 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Gabrielle Union has spoken in detail about her “America’s Got Talent” experience for the first time since being axed from the show’s judging line-up.
      The “Bad Boys II” actress was fired from the show’s panel of judges in November 2019 after just one season, amid reports suggesting her departure was linked to concerns she had raised about several controversial incidents which took place behind the scenes, creating a “toxic” work atmosphere.
      Speaking to Variety, the star confirmed the speculation, explaining, “At the end of all this, my goal is real change – and not just on this show but for the larger parent company. It starts from the top down.”
      Reflecting on her decision to complain about Simon Cowell’s cigarette smoking, she admitted raising her concerns on her first day was ill-judged as she was “coming onto a set and you are literally met with the very definition of a toxic work environment, and it’s being carried out by the most powerful person on the production.”
      She continued, “I couldn’t escape. I ended up staying sick for two months straight. It was a cold that lingered, and turned into bronchitis, because I couldn’t shake it. It impacted my voice, which affects my ability to do my job.”
      “It was challenging to tend to my illness without being made to feel like I’m responsible for my own sickness. It put me in a position from day one where I felt othered. I felt isolated. I felt singled out as being difficult, when I’m asking for basic laws to be followed. I want to come to work and be healthy and safe and listened to.”
      Gabrielle went on to detail a racially charged incident when Jay Leno was a guest, revealing he “made a crack about a painting of Cowell and his dogs, saying the animals looked like food items at a Korean restaurant.”
      The “Breaking In” star explained, “I gasped. I froze. Other things had already happened, but at this point, it was so wildly racist.” Despite being told the moment would be edited out, Gabrielle said, “You cannot edit out what we just experienced… To experience this kind of racism at my job and there be nothing done about it, no discipline, no company-wide email, no reminder of what is appropriate in the workplace?”
      Gabrielle also confessed she’d hoped network bosses “might be more conscientious in exposing” racial inequalities after co-judge Julianne Hough had previously come under fire for dressing as a character from “Orange Is the New Black” in full blackface in 2013. And she added the show’s handling of hair and make-up was poor, revealing, “Some contestants get the full Hollywood treatment, and then some are left to dangle.”
      Meanwhile, NBC bosses responded to the investigation into all of Gabrielle’s complaints, insisting, “Through the investigation process, it has been revealed that no one associated with the show made any insensitive or derogatory remarks about Ms. Union’s appearance… The investigation has shown that the concerns raised by Ms. Union had no bearing on the decision not to exercise the option on her contract.”

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      'AGT' Season 15 Premiere Recap: Terry Crews Hits Golden Buzzer for Amazing Choir Group

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      The new season of the talent competition show also features new judge Sofia Vergara with Heidi Klum rejoining fellow judges, including Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel.
      May 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “America’s Got Talent” returned for season 15 on Tuesday, May 26. The new season featured new judge Sofia Vergara with Heidi Klum rejoining fellow judges, including Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel. Terry Crews, meanwhile, reprised his role as the host.
      Pig-friendly act Pork Chop Revue opened the premiere episode. Their act saw one massive pig pushing a carriage at one point. Heidi loved it and the judges decided to send the act to the next round.
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      Following it up was dancing duo Bad Salsa which consisted of Sumanth Maroju and Sonali Majumder. Despite the name, their performance wasn’t bad at all as Sofia praised them and said that they “look beautiful together.” Unsurprisingly, they were voted to the next round.
      [embedded content] The next performer was young drummer Malik. He offered an amazing performance, enough to make Sofia, Howie and Simon gave him a standing ovation. Malik was moving on! Later, music duo Broken Roots hit the stage to sing a rendition of “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi. The judges were impressed and sent them to the next round.
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      Magician Ryan Tricks then enlisted Howie and Simon in his performance. It was “fantastic,” according to Heidi. Simon also said that there’s something he really liked about Ryan. He was moving on! Wrongly incarcerated singer Archie Williams then belted out a powerful rendition of Elton John’s “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and got a standing ovation.
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      The episode also featured performances from singing duo Double Dragon, impressionist Vincent Marcus and a danger act from Moses. The three of them were moving to the next round.
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      Concluding the night was a stunning performance from Voices of Our City. The choir group moved everyone especially Terry, who hit the Golden Buzzer for them. With that, Voices of Our City went straight to the live shows.

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      'America's Got Talent' Resorts to Online Auditions Amid Coronavirus Crisis

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      The reality competition series, which features Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara as judges, are now asking wannabes to offer up their submissions online.
      Apr 2, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “America’s Got Talent” bosses have re-opened auditions for those who have been perfecting their skills during self-isolation.
      Executives at NBC – the network which airs the show – halted their in-person Los Angeles try-outs for the upcoming season last month due to coronavirus concerns, but now they are asking wannabes to offer up their submissions online.
      “Auditions for @AGT season 15 have re-opened. Submit your videos now,” a post on the show’s official Twitter account reads.

      The reality competition series will bounce back with Heidi Klum rejoining Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel as a judge and “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara making her debut on the panel.

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      'America's Got Talent' Becomes the Latest Casualty of Coronavirus

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      The production of the hit NBC show has been put on hold following in the footsteps of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ and ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ among others.
      Mar 16, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “America’s Got Talent has halted production due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
      The hit NBC show was filming auditions in Los Angeles up until Friday, March 13, with the absence of an audience, however out of an abundance of caution, the show is being closed down, according to the New York Post’s gossip column Page Six.
      “The absolute priority is the care and well-being of the crew and everybody working on the show, and their families,” said a source from the production.

      Following in the footsteps of programmes including “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, “Late Night with Seth Meyers”, and “The Wendy Williams Show”, the show has halted production indefinitely after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
      It comes after judge Heidi Klum went off sick from the show on Tuesday after displaying symptoms of coronavirus, or Covid-19, with the supermodel now at home waiting for test results.
      In a post online, Heidi also revealed that her husband Tom Kaulitz was also tested after he came home early from his tour after feeling sick. The two are now quarantined separately, she said.

      “These are strange times… but in these moments, you remember what’s really important- the people you love and keeping them safe,” she said. “Sending all of you love and positivity and healing vibes… together we can get through this but we need to be proactive so that we can all have a bright and healthy future.”

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      'America's Got Talent' to Continue Filming Auditions Without Live Audience

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      The decision taken ‘out of an abundance of caution’ amid the coronavirus pandemic comes after judge Heidi Klum missed two days of auditions in Pasadena, California after falling ill.
      Mar 14, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “America’s Got Talent” is holding the remainder of its auditions without the usual live audience due to the coronavirus pandemic.
      Production sources told TMZ the show will continue filming without fans for the foreseeable future, due to fears over the spread of the virus, as fans received emails informing them the auditions would continue behind closed doors.
      “Out of an abundance of caution, America’s Got Talent is suspending all tapings with a studio audience until further notice,” the emails, shared by several fans on social media, read.
      The decision comes after judge Heidi Klum was forced to skip auditions in Pasadena, California on Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday after falling ill, with “Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet stepped in alongside his co-star and judge Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Simon Cowell.
      The decision comes after multiple TV shows axed live audiences to help inhibit the spread of the virus, with more than 134,000 cases registered worldwide since the outbreak began in December (2019), resulting in over 4,900 deaths in total.
      Producers of the programme previously said they planned to continue with an audience, but vowed to monitor the situation and ensured they are taking every precaution necessary to make sure the audience, judges, and guests are safe.

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      Eric Stonestreet Comes to 'America's Got Talent' Aid After Heidi Klum Fell Ill

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      Stepping in for the German model who called in sick, the ‘Modern Family’ actor joins his co-star Sofia Vergara in the judging panel alongside Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell.
      Mar 13, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Eric Stonestreet turned “America’s Got Talent” into a “Modern Family” affair on Wednesday (March 11), when he stepped in for an ill Heidi Klum and joined the judging panel alongside Sofia Vergara.
      The German model called in sick with a bad cold and producers scrambled to find someone who could take her place among the judges for Wednesday’s taping of the show.
      Fan Stonestreet was quick to respond and raced to take his place alongside his “Modern Family” castmate, Howie Mandel, and Simon Cowell.
      Eric and Sofia recently wrapped the final episode of “Modern Family” after 11 seasons.
      “AGT” is one of the few U.S. shows still filming with a studio audience amid the coronavirus crisis. Producers of the programme have told the media they are taking every precaution necessary to make sure the audience, judges, and guests are safe.

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