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Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeral
Read full article: Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeralThe former members of One Direction have reunited for the funeral of bandmate Liam Payne, who died in a fall from a hotel window in Argentina on Oct. 16.
What to stream this week: Barbenheimer, 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' and K-pop act TVXQ
Read full article: What to stream this week: Barbenheimer, 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' and K-pop act TVXQThis weekās new streaming entertainment releases include the return of āNight Courtā and the release of an early K-pop sensation, the boy band TVXQ.
Officials: Campbell Danesh died of chloroethane inhalation
Read full article: Officials: Campbell Danesh died of chloroethane inhalationA Minnesota medical examiner has determined that singer and actor Darius Campbell Danesh, who went from a British reality television show to a stage and music career, died from inhaling chloroethane and suffocating.
New this week: 'The Handmaidās Tale' and 'Goodnight Mommy'
Read full article: New this week: 'The Handmaidās Tale' and 'Goodnight Mommy'This weekās new entertainment releases include albums from Little Big Town and Marcus Mumford, āThe Handmaidās Taleā returns with high stakes for the future of Gilead, and twin brothers go to their motherās house for a stay but find something is off about her in the film āGoodnight Mommy.ā.
'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42
Read full article: 'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42FILE - Nikki McKibbin celebrates during the final episode of Fox's television competition "American Idol," in Los Angeles, in this Sept. 4, 2002, file photo. McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of "American Idol," died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. She was 42. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson, File)
'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42
Read full article: 'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42FILE - Nikki McKibbin celebrates during the final episode of Fox's television competition "American Idol," in Los Angeles, in this Sept. 4, 2002, file photo. McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of "American Idol," died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson, File)ARLINGTON, Texas ā Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. ``Youāve got a career ahead of you.ā³In a statement, American Idol sent its condolences to McKibbin's family and friends. āShe was part of our American Idol family and will be truly missed.ā
Gabrielle Union, NBC settle dispute over racism allegations
Read full article: Gabrielle Union, NBC settle dispute over racism allegationsLOS ANGELES ā Gabrielle Union and NBC said Tuesday that they have settled their differences in their dispute over her firing as a judge on āAmerica's Got Talent,ā which she said was retaliation for her complaints that the show tolerated racism on the set. āWeāve reached an amicable resolution," Union and the network said in a joint statement. "NBC Entertainment appreciates the important concerns raised by Gabrielle Union and remains committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive working environment where people of all backgrounds are treated with respect.āBoth sides declined further comment, and would not give further details. Variety reported soon after that Union, who is Black, believed she was fired because she had asked NBC and the showās producers to respond to an environment that tolerated racist jokes and remarks from judges and producers. NBC said the investigation "found an overarching culture of diversity on the show.ā___Follow AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyjamesdalton.
Simon Cowell injures back while testing electric bicycle
Read full article: Simon Cowell injures back while testing electric bicycleMALIBU, Calif. (AP) Simon Cowell broke his back Saturday while testing his new electric bicycle at his home in California. Cowell was expected to have surgery Saturday evening, according to a spokesperson for the entertainment mogul. Cowell fell off the bike while in the courtyard with his family at his house in Malibu. Cowell created Americas Got Talent and serves as a judge on the show. He has also been the judge on Britains Got Talent, The X Factor and American Idol.
Simon Cowell injures back while testing electric bicycle
Read full article: Simon Cowell injures back while testing electric bicycleMALIBU, Calif. Simon Cowell broke his back Saturday while testing his new electric bicycle at his home in California. Cowell was expected to have surgery Saturday evening, according to a spokesperson for the entertainment mogul. Cowell fell off the bike while in the courtyard with his family at his house in Malibu. Cowell created America's Got Talent and serves as a judge on the show. He has also been the judge on Britains Got Talent, The X Factor and American Idol.
'America's Got Talent' Sneak Peek: Comic Michael Yo Cracks Up the Judges During No-Audience Audition Round
Read full article: 'America's Got Talent' Sneak Peek: Comic Michael Yo Cracks Up the Judges During No-Audience Audition RoundWhen a stand-up comic auditions for America's Got Talent, the energy of the audience can play a big role in the energy they bring to the stage. For comedian Michael Yo, however, he faced the unique challenge of having no audience at all, save for the show's judges. "If you're still confused on if you're really old or not, here's how you know you're getting old: When you start saying things your parents used to say to you," Yo jokes in the sneak peek. "By day 11, we just went OK, it really, really isn't safe now." RELATED CONTENT:'AGT': Eric Stonestreet Shines as Guest Judge Alongside Sofia Vergara'AGT': Bronx Dance Crew Earns Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer'AGT': Heidi Klum Brings Singer to Tears With Golden Buzzer Honor'AGT' Sneak Peek: Watch Terry Crews Compete In a Shirt Ripping ContestExclusiveExclusiveImageBylineZach SeemayerThu, 06/25/2020 - 08:51
'America's Got Talent': Bronx Dance Crew Earns Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer After 'Fantastic' Audition
Read full article: 'America's Got Talent': Bronx Dance Crew Earns Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer After 'Fantastic' AuditionFor the WAFFLE Crew dancers, America's Got Talent is an opportunity like no other. Taking the stage, the group introduced themselves, explaining that WAFFLE Crew stands for We Are Family For Life Entertainment. Without further ado, the group kicked off their audition, displaying their finely honed crew performance, which blends break dancing and hip-hop with their own influences and flourishes. With the Golden Buzzer, the WAFFLE Crew bypass the Judge Cuts round and move on to the live rounds later in the season. RELATED CONTENT:'AGT': Heidi Klum Brings Singer to Tears With Golden Buzzer Honor'America's Got Talent': Inspirational Homeless Choir Earns Golden Buzzer From Tearful Terry Crews'America's Got Talent': Archie Williams, a Wrongly Incarcerated Singer, Wows Judges With Tearful Performance
Gabrielle Union Says She Wants to Hold 'Bad Apples Accountable' Amid 'AGT' Drama
Read full article: Gabrielle Union Says She Wants to Hold 'Bad Apples Accountable' Amid 'AGT' DramaGabrielle Union is speaking out amid her drama with America's Got Talent. The complaint has since been closed, as Union requested an immediate right to sue, which she was granted. "Trying to figure out how you work around the bad apples, as opposed to addressing and making those bad apples accountable and there being real consequences." Amid the drama with AGT, Union said she wants companies to "treat people fairly" and "have mechanisms in place for when things happen, there are consequences." RELATED CONTENT:Dwyane Wade Defends Gabrielle Union After Discrimination ComplaintGabrielle Union's Discrimination Complaint Against 'AGT': What We KnowGabrielle Union Files Discrimination Complaint Over 'AGT' Exit
'America's Got Talent': Heidi Klum Brings 'Insanely Good' Singer to Tears With Golden Buzzer Honor
Read full article: 'America's Got Talent': Heidi Klum Brings 'Insanely Good' Singer to Tears With Golden Buzzer HonorThe powerful vocalist and single mom took to the America's Got Talent stage on Tuesday's new episode and earned the Golden Buzzer after performing not one but two show-stopping numbers. Before Rae took the stage, the judges noticed her toddler, Jeremiah, stepping out from the wings of the stage between auditions, and were charmed by the cute kid. As Rae took the stage, joined by Jeremiah, the Nashville native was asked why she chose to audition for AGT, and she explained, "I need this to change my life. the model added, gesturing toward the Golden Buzzer in front of her, before slamming her hand down and showing Rae in a flurry of shimmering confetti. Getting the Golden Buzzer means Rae immediately moves past the Judge Cuts round and into the next stage of competition.
'America's Got Talent' Sneak Peek: Watch Terry Crews Compete in a T-Shirt Ripping Contest! (Exclusive)
Read full article: 'America's Got Talent' Sneak Peek: Watch Terry Crews Compete in a T-Shirt Ripping Contest! (Exclusive)When it comes to amazing feats of acrobatics, strength, stamina or physical prowess, America's Got Talent has long been the place to go to prove yourself. But for contestant David Rush and his talent of ripping shirts off his body, he chose to up the ante by challenging host (and body builder) Terry Crews. In this sneak peek from Tuesday's new America's Got Talent auditions, Rush and Crews stand side-by-side on stage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, each waddling uncomfortably while wearing over two-dozen white T-shirts, layered on top of one another. judge Heidi Klum yells before Rush counts down from three and the buzzer rings, sending both men into a shirt-ripping frenzy. The show is reportedly retooling the season to keep production going in a way the show never has before -- possibly remotely.
Gabrielle Union Files Discrimination Complaint Against Simon Cowell, NBC and More Over 'AGT' Exit
Read full article: Gabrielle Union Files Discrimination Complaint Against Simon Cowell, NBC and More Over 'AGT' ExitGabrielle Union's saga with NBC, Simon Cowell, FremantleMedia and Syco Entertainment over her departure at America's Got Talent isn't over. In the complaint filed by attorney Bryan Freedman, Union also claims NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy tried to "silence and intimidate" her, according to multiple reports. In a statement to ET on Thursday, NBC said, "The allegation that anyone involved in this process threatened Ms. Union is categorically untrue. Union's complaint comes a week after she opened up about her experience at America's Got Talent. RELATED CONTENT:NBC Boss Says 'America's Got Talent' May 'Put New Practices in Place' Amid Gabrielle Union InvestigationSAG-AFTRA Expanding Fremantle Media Investigation After Gabrielle Union and Orlando Jones' ExitsGabrielle Union Details 'Toxic Work Environment' at 'America's Got Talent'
Gabrielle Union's Discrimination Complaint Against 'America's Got Talent': Here's Everything We Know
Read full article: Gabrielle Union's Discrimination Complaint Against 'America's Got Talent': Here's Everything We KnowUnion's AGT hairstylist, Larry Sims, also posted an Instagram video of the actress' many looks on the show, writing, "Too Black? "I love Gabrielle Union. According to the source, Union is open to working with NBC when it comes to making changes in its workplace culture. ET has reached out to Union, Cowell, Fremantle and Syco for comment on this complaint. RELATED CONTENT:Gabrielle Union's 'America's Got Talent' Exit Could Be a 'Wake-Up Call' for Simon Cowell, Source SaysEva Longoria, Ellen Pompeo and More Stars Rally Around Gabrielle Union After 'AGT' ExitSharon Osbourne Weighs In on Gabrielle Union's 'AGT' Exit and Her 'Own Problems' With NBC
'AGT': 10-Year-Old Singer Brought to Tears After Earning Golden Buzzer From Sofia Vergara
Read full article: 'AGT': 10-Year-Old Singer Brought to Tears After Earning Golden Buzzer From Sofia VergaraThe 10-year-old singer came out to audition for the America's Got Talent judges during Tuesday's new episode, and her earnestness earned her the Golden Buzzer from the show's newest judge. But she was quick to share some love with newcomer judge Sofia Vergara. "Let me just say, I love you and I watch you on Modern Family," Battaglia said, smiling. Vergara couldn't contain her appreciation for the singer, saying, "You're 10 years old, it's impossible to sing like that at 10 years old." she added, as she stood and slammed down the Golden Buzzer, showering Battaglia in shimmering confetti.