America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 06/30/2011 - Semi-Final #2 Results Show

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The last 12 semi-finalists performed last night, and America voted. Only 5 will go through to the Top 10.

The twelve who performed last night:
The Kinetic King
Fatally Unique
Landon Swank
Gymkana
Summerwind Skippers
Snap Boogie
Anna Graceman
Steven Retchless
Smage Bros Riding Show
Professor Splash
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
Silhouettes

Montage of last night's performances.

Opening segment
Intro of Nick & the judges

Howie: I know they (America) had a struggle. There are way more than 5 acts worthy of going through. I can only imagine what Piers said yesterday that the top 10 is going to be tremendous.

First group
Gymkana, Steven Retchless, Silhouette
Sharon: I cannot call it. Gymkana risked their lives last night for us. Silhouette... beauty. And Steven, what can I say...
America has voted. The act going through to the top 10 is: Silhouette (YAY)
S: Amazing. We're so honored.
Sharon: I am happy happy happy. And look at this little one crying. Don't cry.

Commercials / Segment #2

Orville Lounge after-show party

David Guetta with  Flo-Rida & Nicki Minaj perform Where Them Girls At
I kinda liked it, but why is it I think that if ANY act auditioning for the show had performed as they had (and others in results shows - off key, etc.) that they'd have at LEAST be buzzed by Piers, and yet he (and the other judges) give them standing ovations?

Commercials / Segment #3

Next group:
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr and Anna Graysman
[GOTTA be both]
Howie: It's so difficult to pick a winner. Anna you are a phenomenan. And Landau, what a surprise. I have no idea. And I'm gonna be devastated.
Ameria has voted. The act going into the top 10 is: Anna Graysman
Landau: I'm truly blest. I thank AGT.
Nick: What if I told you the ride isn[t over. YOU MADE IT THROUGH TOO!
HOWIE: OMG!

Next group:
Professor Splash, Fatally Unique, Summerwind Skippers, and Landon Swank
The act going through to the top 10 is: Landon Swank
Huh! He was good, though.
LS: Absolutely thrilled. Thank you all. Thank you so much for voting.
Piers: There's nothing sweeter than bringing someone back for the wild-card and have them perform as you did last night. You are one great trick from winning.

Commercials / Segment #4

Susan Boyle performs You Have to Be There

Commercials / Segment #5

Last group:
Smage Bros Riding Show, The Kinetic King, Snap Boogie
The judges can only choose between two.
America has voted. The act leaving the competition and going home is: The Kinetic King
Enjoyed his time here... Representing for the nerds.
SBRS: We've put our whole life into this, sometimes our bodies. It's a great thing to prove to everyone that there's more that comes from Wisconsin than cheese and beer.
Snap: Thank everyone. Thank the judges for my being here. I feel like I will not fail you next time to entertain. I will not fail to entertain, next time.

Judges begin deliberations

Commercials / Segment #6

So, between Smage Bros Riding Show and Snap Boogie.
5th & 6th in audience vote. Last time the judges choose who moves forward.
Sharon: I'd like to put them both through, but I can't. Smage Bros - you can see your passion. You've show to me what you do is incredible. Snap - what can I say about Snap. You've been out there week after week on your own. Its not been a family affair. That's why I am gonna vote for Snap.
Piers: Before last night, I would definitely voted for Snap. Last night I thought the Smage Brothers were sensational. Snap, I didn't like it. The question is should I vote based on what I saw last night or what I've seen before? My vote is for Smage Brothers.
Howie: Snap: You brought street to the theather. Smages - you brought real street to the theater. The question is who would I want to see? Smage Brothers.

So, America, you're top 10 from America's Got Talent are:
Team iLumninate
PopLyfe
Lys Agnes
Miami All Stars
West Springfield Dance Team
Silhouette
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr
Anna Graysman
Landon Swank
Smage Bros Riding Show

Finals next week.

Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 08/30/2011 - Semi-Finals #2

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12 acts left. Only 5 spots in the Top 10 left.

The acts tonight
The Kinetic King
Fatally Unique
Landon Swank
Gymkana
Summerwind Skippers
Snap Boogie
Anna Graceman
Steven Retchless
Smage Bros Riding Show
Professor Splash
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
Silhouettes

Opening Segment
Montage of tonight's acts
Nick comes in on a rope and hangs above the stage (Kinetic King's layout is all over the stage.)
Intro of Judges

NOTE: Each act runs a montage of prior acts, and a short history of them, with judge comments interspersed.

First up
The Kinetic King - a "dominoes" type thing with popsickle sticks, cans, etc.
Hoping for a personal and world record. If it works, he wants to hear "Woo Hoo"s throughout the audience and America.
Faster than before, but it worked!
Piers: Another spectacular performance. Not quite as spectacular as last time, but it was faster, and nice on the eyes. Great you're still here, and good luck.
Sharon: That was sensational. I disagree with Piers in that I loved it because it was faster. I loved all the things flying through the air. How do you think these things up?
Howie: A agree with Sharon, faster is better. The thing is, this was so explosive, but ... I got hit... There's stuff behind me. I love these Rube Goldberg type things.
KK: (Nick: Can you go any further?) To the floor, if I pass out completely!
And a victory Woo Hoo!

Commercials / Segment #2

Fatally Unique - Dance group
Seems they're trying to copy West Springfield Dance Team. Maybe not, but they are a smaller group than WSDT. That could help them in the long run. we'll see.
Sharon: You guys move with such speed and precision, it's really breath-taking to watch you perform. I think this is definitely the year of the mean dance.
Howie: As I said last week, on AGT, this is the year of the dance. You are amazing. I wonder if you are Fatally Unique enough.
Piers: The interesting thing about you guys in the intensity you bring. I look at this stage, and wonder who wants to win $1M? I think after that performance, you want it.
FU: We started out with a unique look. This is where we started from. This is what we want to do.

Commercials / Segment #3

Landon Swank - Magician
Going to play a real-life version of Russian Roulette
Sharon was nervous enough to accidentally hit the buzzer. It was off by the time the act ended.
Audience and judges - Standing Ovation.
Howie: Wow. Absolute Wow. So exciting so scary. My heart is pounding.
Piers: You went through the wild-card. You were very lucky to be here. It's brilliant magic. You have just come very close to getting into the top 10.
Sharon: The whole presentation was fantastic. From the video that looked a bit like a hologram. All our magicians have shown us their big tricks before the finals. You paced yourself.
[I thought it was a little slow, but...]


Commercials / Segment #4

Gymkana - Dance/Acrobatic team
Piers buzzed
Near the end, one guy kicked a fire hoop as he flipped through it, and it fell on him. He and a girl got burned a bit, but stood for the judges.
Piers: The reason I buzzed you, is the same thing as the last round. It gets competitive. I think when it goes as badly wrong as it just went, it's not been a good day at the office.
Nick: I think if you'd not have buzzed them, they wouldn't have been nervous and...
Sharon: You were like lemings tonight. You kept coming and coming. I was looking for the performance factor. I didn't see it. But you were tremendous.
Howie: I disagree with both of them. I take into consideration that ladder thing, you keep coming.
[It was all gymnasts jumping over and through things. Yes, it was dangerous, but nothing like the ladder thing they did, which was spectacular.]

Commercials / Segment #5

Summerwind Skippers - Jumprope team
Piers buzzed right at the end
Sharon: It's so great to see the progression you've made. You have turned into great performers. You've grown so quickly over the last few weeks.
Howie: I told you last time you were here, you won me over. You're edgy... I just wanted to take this moment to apologize. I don't believe you should have been buzzed. I don't think you should be buzzed at this level.
Piers: Unlike Howie, I believe the buzzer's there for a reason. We're judges in a million dollar competition. Tonight you made one, and a pretty bad one at the end. And I want to be consistent, and say if you make two mistakes I'm gonna buzz you. And it breaks my heart because you're one of my favorites

Commercials / Segment #6

Snap Boogie - Hip-hop Dancer
Starts off softly, then kicks into gear.
Howie: I think Snap did great. I was a little concerned at the beginning, but as soon as the music broke down you began to be yourself
Piers: Honestly, I didn't like it. You were one of the freshest, and then tonight, you started off slowly, then it got cheesy.
Sharon: I wasn't crazy about the dancers, but I'm here to judge you. You've got such likability. I wasn't crazy about the choreography of the girls, but that's not you.

Commercials / Segment #7

Anna Graysman - 11yo pianist/singer
Audience and judges standing ovation
Piers: When we get to this stage, I've been pretty tough... I'm looking for people who get better show after shwo. That performance is the best one of the night.
Sharon: I told Motley Crue to watch your performance tonight. How did you come up with that... Because Carrie Underwood did it? I agree with Piers, the best performance of the night.
Howie: I'm going to keep this short and sweet. One word to you: WOW.
Nick: Sharon said she told Motley Crue to watch. What do you think they'll be saying?
Anna: I hope they say "She rocked it out!" ;-)
(She did. She's in.)

Commercials / Segment #8

Steven Retchless - Male Pole Dancer
Piers buzzed
Sharon: That move where it looked like you were walking was amazing. When I heard you were bringing in a production, other dancers, I wondered. It was amazing to watch.
Piers: (You "X"ed steven out of jealousy?) I go based on one criteria? Could I watch this for an hour, and the answer is no.
Howie: I don't necessarily agree with Piers. But we've had a group here before and they're in Vegas. Now was this stronger than what Zuma Zuma did, or that group? I don't know.
[I thought he did a great job. Male pole dancing is usually more about strength. This guy has strength, agility, and grace.]

Commercials / Segment #9

Smage Bros Riding Show
Big Guns tonight. Parents and Grandmother. LOL
Standing O by everyone, including judges.
Piers: I thought that was incredible.
Howie: It was so exciting, I hope the excitement translates.
Sharon: This is a family affair. I love the fact that the whole family lives for what you do.
[I think they've proven that they can sustain a show.]

Commercials / Segment #10

Professor Splash
Diving from 75 feet into an 8' diving tank with the surface flaming. 8' of water. Not diving flat this time. Has a split second to perform his "scoop". Backflip, feet first.
Howie: I know that what you did is an amazing feat.
Piers: It's incredible. BUT, your unique selling point is landing in the very small amount of water. I do have to say you are incredible.
Sharon: You were speeding through the air... I literally blinked, and you were in the water.
[You have to realize... 75 feet in the air... A backflip to land feet first at 60mph in 8 feet of water. I know when I jumped off a 10' board feet first, I hit the bottom of a 10' pool pretty damn quickly. Now add 65 feet to that and shorten the depth of the water... GEEZE.]

Commercials / Segment #11

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. - singer
Last performance was the first time his kids had seen him perform live.
"I've Got the World on a String"
[Amazing. This guy doesn't TRY to sound like Sinatra or Bennett but does!]
Standing ovation by Sharon & Howie and audience.
Sharon: It's just fantastic. It makes me feel so good when I see you perform. It's cooler than I don't know what... I just hope hope hope America votes tonight.
Howie: You deserve, with that performance, to be in the finals.
Piers: I love you as a guy. Love you as a contestent. I didn't think this was your best performance. Some of the low notes you missed, having said that, when you hit the big notes, I loved it.
Landau - Feels the pressure tremendously. America's gonna vote, Piers... They're gonna vote...

Commercials / Segment #12

Silhouettes - Dance behind the screen
Including youngest performer ever on AGT at 4yo.
"Create the World"
Howie: I think they did phenomenal. Just when you think how can they think of something else, they think of something else.
Piers: I thought it was very good, I didn't think it was great. Tonight's a very tough night. Great, but could have been a little better.
Sharon: Your act is endless because your act can go on and on... I do think tonight wasn't as good as the last two, but I do think you'll come back.
[It wasn't the same, but it showed versitility. I think they'd need something like this in Vegas, so... I thought it was great.]

That's it...

My votes... DAMN! Too many great acts! Only FIVE?
Ok... Ok... Anna Graceman, Steven Retchless, Smage Bros Riding Show, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., Silhouettes
Though I wouldn't mind if any of the following should also go through: Kinetic King, Professor Splash, and Landon Swank

Cya tomorrow night! We'll see. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 08/24/2011 - Semi-Finals #1 Results Show

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12 acts performed last night. 5 will make it through to the Top 10.

The acts from which five will be picked:
Zuma Zuma
Beth Ann Robinson
Spandau Trio Russian Bar
Kevin Colis
Matt Wilhelm
PopLyfe
West Springfield Dance Team
Melissa Villasenor
Team iLuminate
Daniel Joseph Baker
Miami All-Stars
Lys Agnes

Opening Segment
Montage of last night's acts .
Demi Lovato, New Boyz, and Prince Poppycock will perform.

Howie: I thought that last night, truly was THE best talent-packed show that AGT has ever had. This top-10 will be the toughest we've ever had.

First group: Spandau Trio Russian Bar, Zuma Zuma, Matt Wilhelm, and Team iLuminate
America has voted. The act going through to the top 10 is: Team iLuminate
Sharon: I am so pleased. And your future is just going to be amazing.

Commercials / Segment #2

Orville Lounge after-show party

Demi Lavato performs Skyscraper

Commercials / Segment #3

Next Group: PopLyfe and Lys Agnes
America has voted. This is the closest result we've ever had on this show. There's less than 1% on the total. The act going through to the Top 10 is: BOTH OF YOU! [GOOD!]
PopLyfe: I'm so delighted. I just can't hide it.
Lys: Incredible. Last night was a humbling experience.
Howie: I was going crazy. Traditionally one goes home. I was waiting to be devastated. Thank you America.

Next Group: Melissa VillaSenor, Miami All Stars, and Kevin Colis
America has voted. The act going through to the Top 10 is: Miami All Stars
MAS: No way to describe the joy. What is coming next, who knows. It's a very humble and beautiful experience. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Piers: Wherever the party is tonight, I want to come. When you come back to the Top 10, just do what you do best. You are so good.

Commercials / Segment #4

Prince Poppycock performs You Know How I Feel
Nick: How has your life changed since last year?
PP: Oh, it's been amazing! I'm a professional Poppycock, now.

Commercials / Segment #5

New Boyz perform Better with the Lights Off

Last three acts:
Beth Ann Robinson, Daniel Joseph Baker, West Springfield Dance Team
Judges can only choose between two acts.
America has voted. The act leaving the competition and going home is: Beth Ann Robinson
BAR: I've had so much fun. I feel blessed just to be here.
[It's too bad. She's excellent. I hope she finds a place in show-biz, or comes back next year.]

Leaving Daniel Joseph Baker and West Springfield Dance Team
WSDT: This opportunity has been more than we've ever hoped for. We've only had 4 days the last three weeks to practice. This time we'll have two weeks. We have so much more to show you.
DJB: This has been the best time of my life, and being on the AGT stage is the first time I've ever felt I've belonged. And I hope the judges see that.

Judge's decision is next.

Commercials / Segment #6

Montage of the acts who will perform next week

Again, judges are choosing between: Daniel Joseph Baker and West Springfield Dance Team

Biggest and most important decision you've made this season.
Howie: I hate this pressure. WSDT: It is phenomenal what you did. I loved it the first time, didn't like it the next, and then you brought it back. Unlike any other act, you didn't have time to prepare. DJB: I've said it before, you are a star. But I've also said that this is the year of the dance. I'm going to have to go with West Springfield Dance Team.
Piers: Look at the names that have already gone home. I can't believe these two acts are here. Both would normally be in the finals. WSDT: We've loved you. DJB: You belong here. You know that, now. We're going to have to break someone's heart tonight. And the heart I've got to break tonight is ... Daniel. (Daniel nods.) My vote is for West Springfield Dance Team.
DJB: (Is this the new beginning of a whole new confidence for you?) Yes. It's been amazing.

So, the first 5 of the top ten to make it are:
Team iLumninate
PopLyfe
Lys Agnes
Miami All Stars
West Springfield Dance Team

Next week, the 2nd set of 12 vie for spots in the Top 10.

Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 08/23/2011 - Semi-Finals #1

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The first semi-finalists perform.

The acts tonight:
Zuma Zuma
Beth Ann Robinson
Spandau Trio Russian Bar
Kevin Colis
Matt Wilhelm
PopLyfe
West Springfield Dance Team
Melissa Villasenor
Team iLuminate
Daniel Joseph Baker
Miami All-Stars
Lys Agnes

Opening Segment
Montage of tonight's acts interspersed with judges pointing out about pressure and more.

LIVE FROM HOLLYWOOD
12 acts face off. Every week they've had to raise their game.
5 acts will go through to the finals.

Sharon (about the semi-finals): Tough isn't the right word. The atmosphere is dangerous backstage. Everyone is looking at each other... Being good isn't good enough. We don't want predictability and we don't want safe.

First up:
Zuma Zuma - Dance/acrobatic group
Lost one of the members. He fell and landed on his head and broke his neck and died (3 years ago). They want to make him proud.
Wow. Acrobatic for sure.
Piers: What I want to know is, which one of you guys has the rubber body? You're the bendy guy. That's incredible. We look for acts that get better, the audience gets engaged with. For the first act tonight, I think you've done it.
Sharon: I think you're all made of rubber... I love what you do. However, I don't think tonight's performance was better than last time, but I still enjoyed it.
Howie: I think what you do is phenomenal. But tonight, it was lethargic, slower than last time. But I think you're amazing.
[It was a little slower, but I think it was more dangerous.]

Commercials / Segment #2

Nick asks for tryouts for auditions for next year.

Beth Ann Robinson - Dancer
Here to prove a solo dance act can win this competition.
Dance isn't just about moving your body. I put my heart and sole into it.
Nice. She's gorgeous.
Sharon: Another flawless performance from you. I just hope everyone who votes tonight takes into account how hard and dedicated... How dedicated you are.
Howie: One word came out of my mouth... Beautiful. You are beautiful. You're mesmerising. When you dance, you seem to be beyond your years. The question is, how will America feel how this backs up against everything else. I love what you do.
Piers: America should be very proud. Now we're trying to find an act worth $1M dollars. While I was watching you, I don't think we've ever had, in the 6 years we've done the show, a dancer as technically perfect as you.
She said normally, a dance like that takes up to a year. In the competition, she only had a couple of days to put it together.
[She is an excellent dancer, mixing a bit of gymnastics, contortionism, and ballet into it all. I hope America takes note.]

[Man, this is gonna be tough tonight. I already want the first two acts to go through!]

Commercials / Segment #3

Tomorrow - Jenny Lavato, the New Boys, and Prince Poppycock will perform.
Top 5 acts will go through to the top 10.

Spandau Trio Russian Bar
Sharon: I have no idea what they're gonna do to top the last time.
Tonight, they say she will play piano, singing, while the piano flies all over.
Howie: Talk about risk.
Sharon: No one risks their life on the bar like that only to change it up this much.
STRB: No one want to see the same act over and over. I know I don't. There's not much more we can do with the bar.
Piers buzzed.
Howie: Um... You know I'm a big fan of the STRB. You weren't going for comedy here? (No) I think youi made a bad choice. This does not even compare to anything you've ever done.
Piers: Biggest suicide on the show, ever. We didn't vote you through on a spinning piano and you guys spinning through the air, like that.
Sharon: It was disappointing. You're all adults, you make your own decisions... But you came in and you're a mediocre singer. You took a risk and it was dangerous, and I admire your risk.
STRB: I am happy with our decision. We did what we could with the Russian Bar, and there's not much more we could do. So... (They wanted to show they are more than just the Russian Bar.)
[Wow. Like she said, there's not much more they could do with the bar, but I think they should have been more acrobatic. I also understand this could be a "rest break" from the acrobatics, but still... I doubt they'll go through unless someone else messes up. Too bad.]

Commercials / Segment #4

Kevin Colis - Singer (from the YouTube show)
Just a few weeks ago, he was performing in front of his computer. Now he's just a couple of songs from a million dollars. He knows he's up against a lot of great performers (singers).
"Sway to the Rhythm of Love"
Piers buzzed.
Piers: Were you very nervous? (yes). I felt the occasion may be a bit much for you. You missed a few notes in the beginning, then got better.
Sharon: Your performance tonight reminded me something like the Wiggles. Very sweet, very nice, but bland and forgettable. You do have a very good voice.
Howie: The issue is this... You were very lucky to be part of the YouTube show. A lot of them didn't perform up to par. And I don't think you were up to par with the rest of the people.
Kevin: Experience has been amazing. There is a dimension of my singing that has not been done, yet. If America brings me back, it will be done.
[Nice song. Nice singing, but the judges were all right. It would be nice to see him make it though at least one more time, if not to the end, but I don't see it at this time. One of the problems singers will have her, especially inexperienced to this large of crowd, is that you have one song to do. There's no chance to get over your nervousness. When I performed, I had a specific song to do that I didn't have to be quiet on, it wasn't quite as high as my other songs, and it was fun. It woke up the audience, and woke up my voice. By the time it was over, I was ready to do slower quieter songs. Singers here don't have that.]

Commercials / Segment #5

Matt Wilhelm - Winner of YouTube Auditions - Stunt Cyclist
Says he'll top last performance by a lot.
This is the ride of my life and I'm gonna ride it until my wheels fall off.
He fell once. THought He came back well.
Sharon: I know that this is a routine that you put together because it was a reflection of what you grew up with - bullying. I'm sad that you fell, but...
Howie: I'm a huge fan of yours. America is a huge fan of yours. I hope America forgives you for the mistake.
Piers: Yeah. I think with certain acts there has to be a little tolerance because of how difficult it is. I don't know that everyone knows just how difficult what you do is. The question is, how long can I watch you do this for. I think that in about 15 minutes, I'd be bored. It's how you could make it a show. I think you're in trouble tonight.
Matt: My whole story is you pick yourself up and keep going. I hope you do put me through because I have something so crazy next time...

Commercials / Segment #6

PopLyfe - Band
You know how most people get butterflies in their stomachs? We have elephants.
They're doing "Come Together" by the Beatles tonight.
If they do it right, they in. If they do it wrong, first flight to ... [wherever they're from]
Sharon and Howie - standing ovation along with most of the crowd.
Howie: Stepping it up. Who knew there was a step of from where they were last time. You're already headliners... You are stars. That was a headlining act. Keep it going.
Piers: The big challenge inthe semi-finals, is you have to choose a song that is so big that if you get it right, it will shoot you foward. I watched you tonight... I just suddenly realized we are watching a band that within the next 2-3 years, will be a huge band in this country.
Sharon: Great great song. I honestly think that I'm looking at a winner here.
PL: We feel blessed to be able to perform. Happy to be able to show everybody.

West Springfield Dance Team - YouTube group
Sharon: Imperative they show me something different tonight.
They are the only act to appear 3 weeks in a row. And they have to come up with something new and different each time, usually in 4 days.
To "Crazy Train" (start) and then more theatrical.
Piers: You seem like such nice people and then YAHHHH. (Had 4 days to choreograph.) I thohgt that the last one wasn't as good as the first one, and I thought this one was better than the last two.
Sharon: It's been three weeks. I feel like I'm part of the team now. WSDT, you pulled it off again. You're choreographers are brilliant. Your timing is always spot on as a team.
Howie: You stand out. You deserve to be here. I think you're going to continue in the competition.
[They are a bit like "Thriller" meets techno and more theatrics at times. They are good at what they do, and it looks like they do have the possibility of a good set of shows. If they can do things like this in only 4 days, what could they do with longer? We'll see.]

Commercials / Segment #7

Melinda Villasenor - Impressionist
Not bad.
Sharon: You did so well tonight. You did the impossible, because the impossible thing to do is make him (Piers) laugh, and he was laughing hard.
Howie: As a stand up comic, you write the stuff, show up here, and perform it. You know I'm a fan.
Piers: The thing that worked tonight is you stuck to 4 impressions you know you can do well. I liked it. America likes it.
[She's very good at what she does. It's a bit jarring when she switches, and not everything is completely funny, but they at least make you smile. We'll see with her.]

Commercials / Segment #8

Team iLuminate
Sharon: One thing I've learned... Last time they were fantasic. This time it has to be better.
New technology onstage tonight.
Standing ovation by audience and judges.
Howie: You know what I just watched? I just watched a million dollars. The only thing that scares me... I just hope that people vote. I hope they don't think that you're so good, you'll make it through. You gotta vote, if you want someone to win...
Piers: The great thing about you is, each time you come with something new. I really think you're an exciting act. I've got every confidence America will vote for you.
Sharon: I just can't believe we have you with us. You should have been famous before. Terry Fator went to Vegas and made a $1M deal... You're (Howie) wrong. They're a $100M act.
[They are good. They are exciting. And as the judges are saying, you have to vote. A number of acts didn't go through because people thought they'd help someone who needed it. (Think Jackie Evancho, last year. He was good, but she WAS better...)

Commercials / Segment #9

Daniel Joseph Baker - Singer
Piers: Daniel is very talented. Unique. And what I want to see from him is a great performance.
Sharon and Howie (and Audience) Standing Ovation
Piers: When you started, I thought what is he doing here. Then as I got into it, I started liking it. In the context of a show, and you are a pure Vegas showman...
Sharon: I really adore you. You make everybody smile when you perform. Plus the fact that you're camp as Christmas. And I love you.
Howie: I've said it before. You are a star. You are yourself. But you can't do anything different. Just be yourself. You're wonderful.
DJB: (A little emotional?) Yes. Because my mother and father are in the audience. This is the first time my father has seen me perform since Houston. And I love them so much.

Commercials / Segment #10

Miami All-Stars - Dance group
We are taking a huge gamble tonight. we are still working on it. It's not perfect yet.
Wow. Standing O by everyone, including Piers.
Sharon: I thought I was watching a movie. The choreography was perfection. Every time I see you guys, I get all worked up. I wish there was something negative, but there isn't.
Howie: As far as dancers, Team iLuminate and you are my favorite dancers.
Piers: I just want to say I think that my favorite performance of the whole night. That was great.
MAS: We have all styles of dancing. Not just ballroom dancing and swing. And if you vote for us, we'll bring something different.
[That was great.]

Commercials / Segment #11

Lys Agnes - Operatic singer
The most her she's felt since she stopped singing when her fiance passed.
Had problems with her throat through the week. Antibiotics from Dr.
Standing Ovation - Everyone.
Sharon: Just when I thought I had seen it all tongiht. You came on. Took my breath away. your confidence.
Piers: Finally. You do something that moves me. It was a theatrical tour-de-force. How America is going to vote will be interesting.
Howie: You know what I want to do to you? (Lys looks surprised.)... NO... No... I want to get her votes!
Lys: I'm just so relieved I could sing through it.

Five acts going through to the top-10...

My votes - This is VERY tough. Too many good acts:
Team iLuminate, Daniel Joseph Baker, Miami All-Stars, PopLyfe and Lys Agnes (not necessarily in that order)
though I wouldn't mind if Zuma Zuma, Matt Wilhelm or West Springfield Dance Team made it.

Wow. America usually gets it right. VOTE.

Cya tomorrow for the results show. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 08/17/2011 - Wild Card Results Show

Links:
America's Got Talent at NBC
Full Episodes, Clips and Videos
Official America's Got Talent Facebook page

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These 12 acts were given a second chance by the judges. They performed last night, and tonight, only four (4) go through to the semi-finals - three based on America's vote, one (#4 & 5 by America's vote) by the judges' votes.

The acts:
The Kinetic King
Those Funny Little People
Avery and the Calico Hearts
Seth Grabel
Shevonne
West Springfield Dance Team
J Chris Newberg
Yellow Designs Stunt Team
Charles Peachock
The Fiddleheads
Summerwind Skippers
Landon Swank

Opening Segment

Montage of last night's performances
Semi-Finals start next week.
View of acts in the green room.
Cast of Les Miserables and Colby Kale perform tonight.
Judges' introduction.

Howie: I think it was a night of redemption. Everyone here deserved to be here, and most of them... most of them rose to the occasion.

For each group: There's a package showing each of the three performing, judge's comments, and the acts coming off the stage.

First group:
Shevonne, Yellow Design Stunt Team, West Springfield Dance Team
All are Sharon's acts.
Sharon: I wish I could (predict how America voted). I've got my horror group, Shevonne who I thought was overlooked in the auditions, and my stunt team... I don't get it.
The act going through to the semi-finals is: West Springfield Dance Team
(You're kidding. I didn't think they were as good, as the judges said last night.)
Sharon saved them last week, bringing them back.
(I thought they were great last week, but a little slow this week. They're gonna have to pick it up a lot next time they're on.)

Commercials / Segment #2

Orville Lounge After Show Party

Cast of Les Miserables performs One Day More

Commercials / Segment #3

Next group:
Avery & the Calico Hearts, Charles Peachock, Those Funny Little People, The Kinetic King
Piers: (Two acts are your picks, and we know how you feel about one of the others.)
Avery - I think your talented. Charles - My pick. Problems last night. Those Funny Little People - If you have been picked, I will get in a taxi, drive to the airport, fly away from America, and never return. (Howie: If you'd have said that last night, you'd have guaranteed them a win.) The King - You remind me of Rocky Balboa. If there's any justice, King, YOU will be in the Semi-Finals.
America has voted. The act going through to the semi-finals is: The Kinetic King
KK: Oh, goody another week of work, frazzled nerves, and the chance to look goofy in front of millions, again. (Piers comes up on stage, and bows to the King.) Wow... Royalty!

Next group:
Landan Swank and Seth Grable (means only one went through)
Howie: I think it's a real tough thing. I can't choose.
America has voted. The act going through to the semi-finals is: Landon Swank
LS: It's definitely amazing. Thank you Piers for bringing me back. Thank America for all the comments you gave me.
Howie: I'm glad you made it. The only thing that gets me is I have to sit here (and listen to Piers gloat). (Sharon agrees with Howie.)

Semi-Finals: Montage of the acts in the semi-finals.
In voice-overs:
Piers: This year, we have some of the most talented acts we've ever had.
Sharon: The semi-finals is the best of the best. I do not know how America is going to choose.
Howie: Now it gets serious.

Commercials / Segment #4

Colby Kale performs Brighter Than the Sun

Commercials / Segment #5

Last acts:
Summerwind Skippers, J Chris Newberg, and The Fiddleheads
The judges will decide, and only pick from two acts.
America has voted. The act going home and leaving the competition is: J Chris Newberg
Are you shocked? JCN: No. I had so much fun...

The two final acts: The Fiddleheads and Summerwind Skippers:
SS: We want to show you want we can do. Sharon, you compared us to Stomp last night. We want to come back and show you just how far we can take it.
F: First, we've been with you (SS) since Atlanta and we love you. We thank you, America. We're a little surprised people like us anyway. We want to come back and give you even more.

Commercials / Segment #6

The acts the judges are voting on:
Summerwind Skippers and The Fiddleheads
Piers: We have two talented acts. We've seen you both 4 times. It's a difficult decision, particularly Howie, because if you guys go home, he doesn't get any, and I get 3. SS - I think you've gotten better as it's gone along. And you guys: Fiddleheads:
Howie: I have to say I brought back the Fiddleheads, and you did what I asked you to do. I have to go with who I brought back: The Fiddleheads.
Sharon: Two great acts. SS - I've seen you grow more than anyone else, and so I'm going to cut to the chase right now, and say, Summerwind Skippers.


Making it through tonight:
West Springfield Dance Team
The Kinetic King
Landon Swank
Summerwind Skippers

SEMI-FINALS START NEXT WEEK!

So, the acts who will be int he Semi-Finals are:
Snap Boogie
Sandeau Trio Russian Bar
Anna Graceman
Miami All Stars
The Silhouettes
Steven Retchless
Daniel Joseph Baker
Smage Brothers Riding Show
Poplyfe
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr
Lys Agnes
Professor Splash
Zuma Zuma
Melissa Villasenior
Fatally Unique
Team iLuminate

From YouTube
Kevin Colis
Beth Ann Robinson
Gymkana
Matt Wilhelm

From Wildcard (2nd Chance)
West Springfield Dance Team
The Kinetic King
Landon Swank
Summerwind Skippers

Cya Then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 08/16/2011 - Wildcard (2nd Chance) Show

Links:
America's Got Talent at NBC
Full Episodes, Clips and Videos
Official America's Got Talent Facebook page

The acts:
The Kinetic King
Those Funny Little People
Avery and the Calico Hearts
Seth Grabel
Shevonne
West Springfield Dance Team
J Chris Newberg
Yellow Designs Stunt Team
Charles Peachock
The Fiddleheads
Summerwind Skippers
Landon Swank

Opening Segment

Judges chose twelve of the acts that didn't make it through the first time that they thought maybe should have. Each judge brought back four. If they don't make it tonight, that's it.

Judges introduction.

Piers? Confident about your picks? Yes. But my collegues weren't so rigerous.

First up
The Kinetic King (brought back by Piers)
Piers: He's either totally brilliant, or an utter disaster.
KK: Been obsessing over his last disaster. The only way past it is to go even bigger.
It works! Judges standing ovation.
Piers bows to the king.
Piers: KK, everyone in America doubted you after the last time. Tonight, you proved you're the king... you're the man.
Sharon: What can I say? I bow down to you, my king.
Howie: There's no man in America you can hand a soda can, a popsickle stick, and a ball to who can do what you do.
KK: (How do you feel?) I went from the fetal position to wanting to go into the fetal position of victory right now (and he does).
[It's a great act, but it takes so long to set up, and is over so quickly. How could he sustain a 90 minute act in Vegas?]

Commercials / Segment #2

One of Howie's favorites
Those Funny Little People
Of course Piers buzzed, and covered his face.
"Constantinople"
Howie: IU don't know how proud I should be. To be honest, I didn't see a lot of the act, because I was watching Piers' face. I cannot say how entertained I was by Piers' eyes. A lot of acts can't elicit that type of emotion.
Piers: These little people should be with the person who brought them back and turned the show into a mockery.
Sharon: I feel you definitely brought in the big guns. What can I say about the camel. Very nice.
[Its a fun group, but not at the expense of better ones just to piss off Piers]

Commercials / Segment #3

Sharon's first pick
Avery and the Calico Hearts
Sharon: I had to bring them back. They're adorable and I love them.
Howie: I don't know that they're a headline act. They're more like a Saturday morning show.
"Dynamite" (A-o/Echo)
Piers is an asshole... Buzzed 'em.
Sharon: I am so proud you are my pick. You make me smile. You make me happy. You are very talented. You did great.
Piers Ogre: (Are you going to buzz every act that's not yours? - Sharon: Of course he is.) Ladies, let me address the ladies. I really like you. It's not personal. I honestly think it's a little early. When your voices mature, I really think we're going to see you again.
Howie: I think they're adorable, and I think they deserve a TV show. But I don't think they deserve a buzz. (Piers: But you don't think people in fuzzy suits deserve a buzz.)
Avery: So amazing to be back again. Thank you Sharon.

Commercials / Segment #4

Tomorrow: The cast of Les Miserable

Howie's pick
Seth Grabel - Magician
Howie: I felt incredibly guilty I sent Seth home. I wondered how I could make it up to him. Bring him back!
He brings out three kids that look and are dressed like the judges.
Howie: Wow. I don't want to take all of the credit but I think I did good by bringing you back. I think you showed I have good taste.
Piers: I thought it was exactly like Howie. A lot of show. A lot of flash, but when you examine the content, it's lacking.
Sharon: She talks to the little girl dressed like her. You could do anything. All I care about is those little people up there. You've got my vote.

Commercials / Segment #5

Sharon's pick
Shevonne - Singer (let go in Vegas)
Sharon: Took my breath away. I hope that people realize that this is the first time you've performed on this stage. You have a great range in your voice, and you're beautiful. I'm just so happy you cambe back for us, because I think you did yourself proud.
Howie: In listening to you, I think we made a mistake in letting you go in Vegas. I'm thrilled Sharon brought you back.
Piers: I find myself in a very unusual position of agreeing with Howie. It was a little pitchy in parts, but that's why we liked you, and we may have been wrong in Vegas. With a little more work, I think you could be great.

Commercials / Segment #6

Sharon's pick
West Springfield Dance Team (the "scary" dance team)
WSDT: Something like this usually takes us 6 months to work out. We're doing this in 6 days.
Sharon: First of all I have to say you are the first theme horror dance team I've ever seen. I think it's unique, and there's an audience for it.
Howie: You're very good, as Sharon said. I don't think this is a step up from the last performance.
Piers: Sorry. I'm agreeing with Howie again. Howie has a good point. I like the theme, but overall, I don't think it's better than last performance.
[I agree. They have a good act, but I think the "only a week to get this together" thing got them.]

Howie's pick
J Chris Newberg
Piers: I am pretty confident, no matter what he does tonight, I'm going to hate it.
He roasts Piers, and does a good job of it.
They keep showing Piers, and he tries to keep from smiling.
Howie: You brought it. That was funny. Each time you brought something different, but that beats them all.
Piers: Let me be honest here (Howie buzzes him). Deeply offensive, woefully inaccurate, and funny.
Sharon: (Was hiding under the table.) You've got balls of steel. Amazing. It was very good... Very very good.
[Oh, that was GREAT. He's got one of my votes tonight!)

Commercials / Segment #7

Sharon's pick
Yellow Designs Stunt Team - BMX Bikers
Sharon: I brought these guys back because I love the concept... And they proved to me that BMX biking does belong in the theater.
[One of the guys fell again, but Piers didn't buzz]
Sharon: This is the first time I've ever seen a pirate on a BMX, and it works. I've said it before, you guys really do belong here.
Howie: I agree. I love that you've taken BMX and added a story.
Piers: What is quite strange is this is the only act where you make a mistake, it reminds me of how dangerous this all is. I felt the movement you've made in this competition is better than almost any act.

Commercials / Segment #8

Piers' choice
Charles Peachock - Juggler
CP: Knew it was a risk going away from the dangerous juggling. They want danger, danger's coming.
Dropped a knife while he had a sword spinning over his head, and couldn't pick it up.
Piers: Honestly I think you blew it. Normally I buzz jugglers when you drop something. I didn't because I brought you back. But when you only do two big tricks and flub one of them, it's glaring. (I know.)
Sharon: I know it's a very dangerous trick, and I do feel for you. But very nice to see you again.
Howie: There's not much more to say. I'm sorry you dropped it.
[But I'd choose him over some of the others... We'll see. I mean, he was spinning a sabre sword over his head on the tip of a long straight sword, and was starting to juggle 3 knives when one dropped. GEEZE!]

Commercials / Segment #9

Howie's last pick
The Fiddleheads - Bluegrass band
Howie: They deserve one more change. Reason is they didn't do what they normally do.
F: We've already been eliminated so we know what that's like. We don't want to go through that again.
Piers buzzed, of course.
Howie: The reason I picked them was I wanted to give them a chance. I think tonight you brought it. This audience was all on it's feet.
Piers: This group doesn't work as a group. (Booed by audience.) I said from the start that I think you are a good lead singer, but the group doesn't work.
Sharon: No I don't (agree with Piers). I felt tonight you were back in your comfort zone. (Piers argues, saying he should be in a different type of group.)
FH: These guys are awesome. They're better than I am.

Commercials / Segment #10

Piers' pick
Summerwind Skippers - Jump Ropers
Piers: Wasn't a big fan until the first live show. I think they deserve another chance.
SS: Bringing in an element of danger. (Flaming jump rops)
Piers: The reason I brought you back is you made it come alive for me. You made a big mistake, you know it, but it's how you recover. If you can recover well, the audience will come with you.
Sharon: When you first auditioned, I thought "Who were these people". And, if I may quote Piers: "Skipping is sexy".
Howie: I didn't see how skipping could be a show. Tonight you changed my mind. You are a headlining show.
SS: We're totally excited. We did what we came to do. We're super-stoked right now.

Commercials / Segment #11

Final act - Piers' choice
Landon Swank - Illusionist/Magician
Piers: Amazed he didn't make it. He's slick.
Howie: He's got to be bigger and better.
Underwater, hands behind back, neck changed to floor of tank.
Piers: I'm so glad I'm the one to bring you back. You're a natural magician.
Sharon: Landon, darling, now that's what I call sexy. You are a sexy magician. Fabulous trick.
Howie: I want to say that that was fabulous. We do not have a quota. I think Seth did a great job. The other magician did great. it's not a contest between Piers and me. (Piers: Yes it is.) Howie: Why are you... America... There's not a quota. There can be two magicians. You can choose any kind of act. Pick of the phone and put through who you like.

That's it.

Tomorrow, the results show.

My choices: J Chris Newberg, Yellow Designs Stunt Team, Charles Peachock, Landon Swank
Of course, there are others I wouldn't mind seeing go through, but I thought these were the best, tonight.

Cya then. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 08/10/2011 - YouTube Special Results Show

Links:
America's Got Talent at NBC
Full Episodes, Clips and Videos
Official America's Got Talent Facebook page

The acts tonight:
TNC Elite
Brett Daniels
Gabe Rocks
Aeon
Breena Bell
Kevin Colis
Beth Ann Robinson
Gymkana
Kalani Basketball Freestyle
West Springfield Dance Team
Matt Wilhelm
Powerhouse

Segment #1
Montage of last night's acts.
Live from Hollywood.
Five YouTube stars will be performing tonight. (Missed the names, at this time.)
Howie: The fact that someone can record themselves in their bedroom, then come here and perform live on TV, is phenomenal. There are several who have risen above and are in line for the $1,000,000.

First group: Gymkana and Powerhouse
Piers: I am surprised to see both up there. I thought both acts did very well last night. I'm very sad that one of you are going home.
The act going through to the semi-finals is: Gymkana
[The right choice]
Nick: Last night was the first time you performed on a big stage. How does it feel that America liked you?
G: Amazing.
Sharon: It's just brilliant that America has put you throught, and congratulations.

Commercials / Segment #2

Tay Zonday performs Chocolate Rain
[That was it? GEEZE!]

Orville Lounge aftershow party

Kenan Cahill performs Teen-Age Dream and dances (another of his big videos)

Commercials / Segment #3

Next week, 12 acts the judges selected as deserving

Ok GO performs Pilobolus Dance Theatre perform their All Is Not Lost live

Next set of acts
Matt Wilhelm, TNC Elite, and Aeon
Howie: (Can you call it?) Matt you were spectacular, Aeon you were edgy, and TNC, I love what you do, but don't think it was enough. I think it's between Matt and Aeon
The act going through to the semi-finals is: Matt Wilhelm
Nick: You said you gave the performance of your life. America must have thought so to.
Matt: I think it's amazing. Last week I was sitting on my couch, and now I'm here...
Piers: I'm very happy. I thought America got it bang on. I watched it last night when I got home, and thought, you know what? This guy could go all the way.

Commercials / Segment #4

Rebecca Black performs part of Friday

Let's find out who else is moving through to the semi-finals
Kalani Basketball Freestyle, Brett Daniels, Kevin Colis, and Breena Bell
Either Kevin or none of them, and I can't really see that!
The act going through to the semi-finals is: Kevin Colis
Kevin: I'm overwhelmed by all the support. America, you're blowing my mind.
Howie: You know what, in the realm of last night, you deserve to be here. But you are in a tough category. But I think you can give them (the other acts) a run for their money.

Commercials / Segment #5

Up and Over It - Hands
(The couple from the McDonalds' commercial!)
COOL! MUCH better than the McD's commercial.

Last group:
West Springfield Dance Team, Beth Ann Robinson, and Gabe Rocks
The judges will pick from two acts. One of you is heading home right now.
The act leaving the competition and going home is: Gabe Rocks (I knew it.)

We are down to our last two acts. What do you want to say to the judges:
WSDT: We did our best, and are grateful for the opportunity. We have a lot more thrillers...
BAR: I've worked really hard and have a lot more to show America.

Judges vote after the break

Commercials / Segment #6

Beth Ann Robinson and the West Springfield Dance Team
Judges have deliberated
Piers: Two very good dance acts. You both deserve to be here. WSDT: Very good, would like to see you again. Beth: very good... The question is who would I like to see more in the next round: Beth
Sharon: Beth you're a perfectionist. I know you will go on to do great things in your life. WSDG: I love what you do. I would like to see you again in this contest.
Howie: WSDG I love your originality. BAR: You have such talent and grace. This is the year of the dance on AGT. The act I'm choosing is: Beth Ann.
WSDT: Amazing. We're so happy to have come here. We're so grateful.
Sharon: I'm truly happy for Beth Ann, but I feel WS should go through too. Next week is the wild-card show. I think there's so much potential there. I want to say, I'm going to bring back WSDT as my wildcard.

They go through the list of wildcards for next week, but do it so quickly, I can't get them all down, so I've not listed them here.

The acts that won tonight:
Kevin Colis
Beth Ann Robinson
Gymkana
Matt Wilhelm

And Sharon has already said WSDT is going though as her wildcard for next week.

Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 08/09/2011 - Live YouTube Acts

Links:
America's Got Talent at NBC
Full Episodes, Clips and Videos
Official America's Got Talent Facebook page

Live from Hollywood
Tonight is the YouTube acts that have been selected to perform live.
For many, it's the first time they've performed before a live audience.

Opening Sequence

Judge introduction.
Piers: (Hidden stars tonight?) My favorite show because anything can happen. Some are pretty good, and some have potential to go horribly wrong. we found one of the biggest new stars in America last year (Jackie Evancho).
From the 12 acts, four will go through.

The acts tonight:
TNC Elite
Brett Daniels
Gabe Rocks
Aeon
Breena Bell
Kevin Colis
Beth Ann Robinson
Gymkana
Kalani Basketball Freestyle
West Springfield Dance Team
Matt Wilhelm
Powerhouse

First Act
TNC Elite - Cloggers
To "I Got a Feeling" - Then "acapella" tapping.
Piers: I'm not a massive clogging fan. I thought the choreography could be a little tighter. General impression: Pretty Good.
Sharon: Clogging with contemporary music? I don't know. I felt they were fighting each other. You're very good at what you do, and it's great to see you performed very very well together.
Howie: I think you're really really good cloggers, but I think you need to do something very spectacular.

Commercials / Segment #2

Brett Daniels - Illusionist
Howie: He is not a young man. If he doesn't make it now, he may never.
Brett: Has a lot riding on this.
Marilyn Monroe tribue
Piers buzzed about the time I said he would say it's a little slow.
Nice. Slow, but nice.
Sharon: I'm just asking Howie where she went. I like the premise, the Marilyn schtick, but it was a little slow.
Howie: I think the magic, the illusion is unusual. I thought the performance... Do you think it went well? (Yes) Well, if you think it's gone well...
Piers: How can you (Howie) think it went well? Here's the thing. The trick was fine. It's an old trick. My problem was the middle bit, and I got a bit bored. (Howie sets off a fart machine. Piers takes exception, saying it's disrespectful to the act. Sharon laughs hysterically. Nick says that Piers is the one who farted. Piers can't go on.)
Nick to Brett: How do you think it went?
Brett: I think it went well. And I can smell that up here.

Commercials / Segment #3

Gabe Rocks - Bulldog act
Piers: Anyone that thinks that Gabe is going to make it though to the semi-finals is barking up the wrong tree.
Sets up a child's rocking horse and rocks on it. Impression of Piers (buzzing). How does the buzzer make you feel as a contestant (pee on Piers - Piers buzzed then). Waved good-bye after skateboard.
Piers: I've had a juvenile delinquent setting off stink bombs, a bulldog raising his leg on me... I can't wait to see the back of it.
Sharon: From experience, I know how hard it is to train a bulldog. Absolutely sensational. This dog is worth a million dollars.
Howie: I believe that Gabe is going to steal America's hearts. Just look at that face.
Nick: What can we expect from Gabe. (He has a lot of tricks.)

Commercials / Segment #4

Next week, the wild-card show (acts brought back by the judges)
Tomorrow, the acts going through to the semi-finals.

Aeon - Urban Acrobats
Piers buzzed
Pretty good.
Piers: Take seriously a million dollar competition. I just thought it was poorly executed... poorly choreographed. No lacking in confidence. The performance has to meet the ego. To me the egos have landed with a large thump tonight. Sorry.
Sharon: You see this all the time in parks and on Venice Beach. It was repetitive to me.
Howie: I disagree with both of them. I love that you blended what you do with music.
Aeon: I don't think they understand the physicality, precision, etc.
Piers: I understand. I just don't think it was very good.

Commercials / Segment #5

Breena Bell - Dancer/Contortionist (little girl)
Nick: Piers Morgan if you buzz her you are truly evil.
Piers buzzed
Cute. Some things too long.
Piers: I believe in keeping the competition absolutely honest. I think you're a gymnast, not a dancer. I think that this kind of act doesn't quite work.
Sharon: I think it makes you very happy when you do your act. However, saying that, I must agree with Piers, I think it's a little early for you. I did enjoy your act, and you're a delightful little girl.
Howie: I loved watching you. I do believe you have a shot of this competition ... when you're a little older. Will you come back in a couple of years? (Yes)

Commercials / Segment #6

Kevin Colis - Singer
Fiance signed him up for the competition.
Piers: He has a soul.
Good job! I liked it.
Howie: I think you did great. And I think you deserve to be here. The question I have, though, with other singers in this competition...
Piers: I'm trying to imagine how you feel. (Everything I've ever dreamed of.) You have an incredible voice. The stage performance could use some work. I think you could be two songs from a million dollars.
Sharon: Wait until it becomes second nature to you. You will be phenomenal. I agree with Piers. We are not strong on male singers. I believe you have a chance.

Beth Ann Robinson - Dancer
Howie: Always a big challenge for solo dancers to fill out a stage.
Blend of acrobat and ballet. - Nice.
Piers: I think the show's warming up. I think that was pretty good. My question is: Can a solo act like this win AGT? If it comes down to talent, grace and soul, you've got a chance.
Sharon: When you dance you float through the air. At 14 to be able to move like that, it's exceptional.
Howie: I agree. You look like you eat, breath and sleep dancing. Even if you don't go through, I think you'll be a star.
Beth Ann: I feel so special on stage. This week has been so fun.

Commercials / Segment #7

On the show tomorrow: King of the Hill, and several other YouTube sensations.

Gymkana - Acrobatic team
Typically perform in front of school kids.
Coolness!
Sharon: I cannot believe that you guys are not professional. It's amazing your coordination. It reminded me of an old Busby Berkley movie.
Howie: You come under the category of "What will they think of next?" You deserve to be here. That's amazing.
Piers: I think you showed a lot of strength and discipline. I think you have to think of repetition. Absolutely brilliant.
G: It was so much fun to share what we do with America.
[I think they have a good chance.]

Commercials / Segment #8

Kalani Basketball Freestyle - Obvious
Howie: Kalani is a one-man Harlem Globetrotter.
Piers buzzed when a ball fell on trying to do two spinning on one finger.
Howie: I'm sorry to see that last ball fall.
Piers: You're good with the juggling of the balls. I gave you the benefit of the doubt the first time, but when you dropped the second, I had to buzz you.
Sharon: You were uncomfortable, but it made me nervous for you.
Kalani: The stage is a big difference than the playgrounds in Hawaii.

Commercials / Segment #9

West Springfield Dance Team - Hip-Hop Dance Team
Howie: Dance bar has been set very high this year.
They WANT to be scary.
Piers: You're one the acts I'm most intrigued by on YouTube, but you never know. The question was could you live up to the potential I saw. The answer: yes. Good job.
Sharon: Loved it.
Howie: I said in the package before, you're gonna have to be great. I'm going to say, you are great. Good luck. I think America's gonna push you ahead.

Commercials / Segment #10

Next week Judges choose 12 wild-card acts.

Matt Wilhelm - Stunt Cyclist
Howie: Break dancing on a bike. Seems to have taken things from other acts in the years before, and combined them.
Dark and under blacklights.
Sharon: Mad Matt. Really really great act. That bike is your dance partner. I've never seen an act like this before. Very special. Very different.
Howie: America never gets it wrong. There's a reason America gave you more votes than any other YouTube act. I think you have an advantage.
Piers: Is it true you submitted your act with your cell phone? (Yes). Just like Jackie Evancho last year, you've come from nowhere. And that cell phone will take you very close to $1,000,000.

Remember, you decide who will be going through, and who will go home.

Commercials / Segment #11

Powerhouse - HS Show Choir
Sharon: Show Choirs are so in right now. I really like Powerhouse.
Firework
Howie buzzed!
Piers: In a very strange way that did make me very happy. Glee meets Star Trek meets a two-ton vat of cheese. That's the cheesiest thing I've ever seen, but it did make me very happy.
Sharon: Made me very happy. Fabulous. Loved the song, the whole nine yards.
Howie: I wasn't happy. Glee has set that bar. I thought that was very glee like. It sounds like a high-school rendition of what they do on Glee. (Well DUH Howie!)
Piers: Let me get this straight. You preferred the skate-boarding bulldog to these talented kids. (Yes.) Then we know where the bar is for Howie.

My choices: Kevin Colis, Beth Ann Robinson, Gymkana, Matt WilhelmThough I would like to see others make it, too.

Results show tomorrow night.


Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 08/03/2011 - Results Show #4

Links:
America's Got Talent at NBC
Full Episodes, Clips and Videos
Official America's Got Talent Facebook page

Live from Hollywood.
Four of the 12 acts will go through tonight. - Three voted on by America, one by the judges.

Opening Sequence

The acts tonight:
The Kenetic King
Zuma Zuma
Avery & the Calico Hearts
Charles Peachock
Sam B
Taylor Davis
Melissa Villasenior
Scott Alexander
Fatally Unique
Yellow Designs Stunt Team
Frank Miles
Team iLuminate

First Group
Frank Davis, Avery & the Calico Hearts, Taylor Davis, and Fatally Unique
Sharon: I can't call it. I can't believe three of them are up there.
America has voted. The act going through to the semifinals is: Fatally Unique
[WOW. I can't believe it. Taylor deserves to go through.]
Spokesperson: We call our fans our heros. We really want to thank our heros.
Piers: I get the tiniest sneakiest feeling you're happy you've gone through. (They celebrated hard, flipping, hugging each other and the other acts...) I don't think any other act has improved, or worked as hard to improve as you. If you keep improving, you've got a chance to win the whole thing.

Commercial / Segment #2

In two weeks the judges will be bringing back acts they thought deserved a second chance. Be sure to let them know who you think should have gone through.

Jason Derulo performs part of "It Girl" and most of another.

Orville Lounge fun

Commercial / Segment #3

Next Group:
Zuma Zuma and Yellow Design Stunt Team
Piers: I really hope they both go through.
America has voted. The act going into the semifinals is: Zuma Zuma
Howie: (You were worried about some of their moves?) And now I'm really worried. I can't imagine what they're going to do next. All I can say is be careful.

Next Group:
Scott Alexander, Team iLuminate, Sam B
America has voted. The act going through to the semifinals is: Team iLuminate
Yep. I knew it. All judges: Standing Ovation.
TI: We are so excited. Thank you America.
Sharon: (Do I need to ask you how you feel?) When they were stood up with the other acts, I don't mean to be disrespectful, it was obvious. You could fill any arena.

Commercial / Segment #4

Maroon Five performs "Moves Like Dagger"

Nick: How do you think they acts backstage are feeling right now?
Adam: I'm sure they're petrified, but they should be.

Commercial / Segment #5

Last Group:
Charles Peachock, The Kinetic King, Melissa Villasenior
The act leaving the competition and going home is: The Kinetic King
How has this experience been for you? It's been amazing. I went a lot further than I ever thought I would.
Charles: My dream has been to get juggling out of the circus tent... Each time I come back, I will bring something more out of the box and won't stop until I win the show.
Melissa: I really love what I do, and the audience is my best friend. I love it, I love it so much.

Commercial / Segment #6

The judges decision between Charles Peachock (Juggeler) and Melissa Villasenior (comedienne/imitator)
Sharon: This is not easy because I see both of you want it so bad, and I can feel it. I agree with you Charles. Juggling should be in theaters and on TV. I appreciate the art-form of it. And Melissa, you've done impersonations I've never seen before. My decision tonight is going to be: Melissa.
Piers: Sharon's right. We don't get many good jugglers and we don't get many good comedians. My personal view is last night, Charles, you were great. Melissa, You were a little patchy. Put last night aside. Who's got the better chance of winning? I think: Charles.
Howie: Charles I think what you do is amazing. Melissa, I think what you did last night was amazing. I think I have to go with originality and what people are talking about. So I go with: Melissa.
Melissa: I'm very excited. I want to keep giving you more and more.

So, tonight:
Zuma Zuma
Melissa Villasenior
Fatally Unique
Team iLuminate

Next week, twelve YouTube Acts take the stage.

Cya, then!

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 08/02/2011 - Live Show #4

Links:
America's Got Talent at NBC
Full Episodes, Clips and Videos
Official America's Got Talent Facebook page

Live from Hollywood

Opening Segment
Montage of acts performing tonight

The acts tonight:
The Kenetic King
Zuma Zuma
Avery & the Calico Hearts
Charles Peachock
Sam B
Taylor Davis
Melissa Villasenior
Scott Alexander
Fatally Unique
Yellow Designs Stunt Team
Frank Miles
Team iLuminate

First up:
The Kenetic King
Took 2 days and 2 nights to set up tonight's "act" (36 hour setup time)
It didn't work.
Piers buzzed.
Howie bussed.
"If you gotta blunder you gotta blunder big"
Nick and he go around the stage setting things off.
Piers: On a scale of 1 to 20,000,000, that is hovering around the -100. I have rarely seen an act go so badly wrong.
Thinks he's going to be the biggest loser on America's Got Talent.
Howie: I don't know a lot about what you do... I know you were here for 36 hours... I say next time, don't use the glue.
"I'm absolutely baffled"
Nick: How do you feel right now. KK: Absolutely stunned. I tested it, and I still don't know what went wrong.
[That's too bad. It would have been great. He thinks humidity may have warped the sticks. 36 hours setup time, and it doesn't work. GEEZE! He can still be voted through, but there's a lot of competition left.]

Commercials / Segment #2

Zuma Zuma - African Dance/Acrobat Group
A lot of their act is on two poles tonight.
VERY cool
Audience, Sharon and Howie: Standing Ovation
Sharon: You definitely brought new elements to your act. You delivered everything with great speed and enthusiasm. And I loved the element of danger.
Howie: Dangerous and exciting.
Piers: He's right, unfortunately. That is exactly the type of male pole dancing I like. You're very exuberant and exciting, smiling all the time.
ZZ: We are so happy to be here tonight. This is the best moment of our lives.

Commercials / Segment #3

Avery & the Calico Hearts - Singing group
Stevie Wonder's "I Wish Those Days Would Come Back"
Cool. (Sharon said she thought they'd be the next big thing for girls their age.)
Howie: I don't know where this comes from and it's amazing. You should go further, but if youi don't, you are like a Saturday morning show. You should have your own show on Saturday morning.
Piers: Here's the thing. You wanted to make me smile... You did, and that's something Howie hasn't done for 2 years. To be honest, in terms of singing ability, I think you're a little early. In about 5 year's time, you will be killing it. (YOUR WRONG from the audience.)
Sharon: You really really put everything into the music. Your voices are a bit little right now, a little chipmunky, like you're on helium, but I adore you. I know you'll come back.

Commercials / Segment #4

Charles Peachock - Juggler
Howie: In the last show, he set himself on fire. How's he gonna top that?
Sharon buzzed(!)
Bouncing balls on a Keyboard.
Strips off shirt, does Jailbird Rock on the KB from behind (
Howie buzzed(!)
Piers: I don't know what they were watching. We've had lots of jugglers over the years, but I've never seen anything like that. One of the most talented juggling acts I've seen on the show.
Sharon: I felt it was very slow. I felt you were wasting time, here. I didn't get it. Then when you turned yourself into a Chip-n-Dale's...
Howie: We've seen this before. Here's the biggest problem I have. The first time you did glow-in-the-dark juggling. Then you set yourself on fire. I think you dropped a level.
Piers: I get the feeling the entire audience agrees with me.
[I thought he did a great job, especially standing ON the piano, and playing the KB backward.]

Commercials / Segment #5

Sam B - Frenetic Dancer
Sharon: I'd be interested to see what America thinks of him. That's all I'll say.
Piers buzzed
Nick gets chant going: Sam B
Sharon: Can you do one of those Sam B Cosack moves (to Nick). I'm glad you didn't change your choregraphy. I think you might become a lot of people's guilty pleasures.
Howie: I hope you do. I hope America goes to their phones, and dials your number. Don't change a move. Don't change anything. You are Sam B.
Piers: I think it's time for a reality check. I've now seen your performance a few times. And the reality is it never changes. It involves you charging around like a herd of rhinocerouses, and then falling over. I hope they do hit the phones and call ANY other act.
[I like him. I just think there will be other acts going through.]

Commercials / Segment #6

Taylor Davis - Singer
"Falling Slowly"
Piers buzzed pretty quickly.
Piers: I like you... I just think you sang it in the wrong key. I don't think you were in the right key.
Sharon: Very besutiful song. I don't think a lot of people know it. However, in this competition, you have the biggest range. Next time you come back, you've got to sing something everyone knows, please.
Howie: I like the song. I think a lot of people like it. I think that at this point in the competition, there's gotta be a wow factor. I don't know if you can make it through.
Piers: Let me ask you, how you sang it. (In key, I think I did well.) Sharon: You were.

Melissa Villasenior - Comedian/Imitator
Howie: This is the performance that makes her or breaks her.
She does: Drew Barrymore, Owen Wilson, Sharon Osborne, Brittany Spears, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Judy Garland ("Somewhere Over the Rainbow" for all after Sharon.
Piers: Let me start by saying I think you're a very talented lady, I really think you are. However, I don't think that beat your performance in the audition and in Vegas (she didn't perform in Vegas). Some of it was great, some not so good.
Sharon: Other acts have musical productions, fire, etc. You have nothing but you.
Howie: I'm telling you first-hand, there's nothing harder than comedy. You're very talented, and you deserve to be here.
[Not bad. I've heard worse and better.]

Commercials / Segment #7

Scott Alexander - Magician
Sharon: I don't think I've ever seen a gospel choir disappear before. Very different for a magician to do that.
Howie: I want a magician to do very well. I thought you were lacking a little with your assistants, and showmanship.
Piers: I couldn't disagree more. I thought the trick wasn't fantastic, however, I thought the way you did it was pure showmanship. I enjoyed it.

Commercials / Segment #8

Fatally Unique - Dance Group
Howie: I think the dancers are relaly stepping up. I think you should move on.
Piers: The big question was have you got your act together. have you stepped up. The answer is yes.
Sharon: Strong. The choreography was really really good tonight. Your hard work... your passion, has really paid off.
[Pretty good.]

Commercials / Segment #9

Yellow Designs Stunt Team - Extreme Biking
Four onstage plus dancers
One fell right at the end. Surprised Piers didn't buzz them.
Piers: Are you disappointed you fell? (A little bit.) Normally when people fall or drop things, I buzz em. I didn't. I wanted to see how you would go from a street act to a Vegas act. You did it. You were terrific.
Sharon: If nothing else, it proves that a BMX act can work in Vegas. Very well done.
Howie: This was a temendous show. I don't want to see anyone fall or get hurt, but the fact that you did, brings more thrills to the pagentry and phenomenon.
[Was pretty damn good. Cool.]

Commercials / Segment #10

Frank Miles - Dangerous Juggler
He risks his life to celebrate that he's alive.
He's going to fire off a cross-bow, triggering 5 more. Shoots a jelly donut off his head.
The donut lived, but that was pretty daring.
Shaorn: You should change your name to Danger Man, not Frank. It was very exciting. Is it worth $1M? I think America will tell us.
Howie: Right before you shot, I heard someone from the audience say "Save the donut". You're alive, and it was exciting...
Piers: Very good trick, but it didn't work. Very impressive, but...
[Replay - It grazed the donut!]

Commercials / Segment #11

Last Act
Team iLuminate - Dance group (with lights)
The software engineer wirelessly controls the lights. She was a dancer, but was diagnosed with cancer. Developed the software.
Standing Ovation by all, including Judges.
Howie: What can I say, by far the best thing I've ever seen on this show. I think you'll go all the way. I hope they don't take for granted how great you are.
Piers: Best act tonight. Best act of the live shows. Best act in America.
Sharon: Right now you are a world-class act.
Piers: That is a million dollar act, right there. (Interrupting Sharon... She tells him to shut up.)

Tomorrow night, the results show. Four acts go through tomorrow.

Sharon: Incredible night. Unique talents. I don't know how America's going to vote, but vote, vote, vote.

Jason Derulo and Maroon Five perform on tomorrow's show.

My votes: Zuma Zuma, Taylor Davis, Yellow Designs Stunt Team, Team iLuminate

Cya Tomorrow! ;-)