America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 09/18/2013 - Live Finale

NBC Highlights.

**

Results of the choices from the Top 6 will be by America's vote.

The Top 6 are:
Kenichi Ebina (Performer/Entertainer)
Cami Bradley (Singer)
Taylor Williamson (Comedian)
Forte (Operatic Trio)
Jimmy Rose (Country Singer)
Collins Keys (Magician)

Montage from last night's show

The Rockettes perform live

Orville Lounge After Show

Commercials - Segment #2

Icona Pop performs live ("I Love It" and "We Can Do This All Night")

AGT Judges backstage ("The Secret Life of the AGT Judges")

Howard: Nick, there's no fun going on here. Heidi, get your hand off my leg.

Cami Bradley and Gavin Degraw perform a live duet

Commercials - Segment #3

Kenichi Ebina with Il Divo and Heather Headley perform live

Commercials - Segment #4

Taylor Williamson and James Lipton (Host of Inside the Actor's Studio)

Montage of Nick on- and off-stage

Commercials - Segment #5

Collins Key performs live with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb

Everyone (judges and acts) hanging at the Renaissance Hotel in NY

Forte performs live with Josh Groban

Commercials - Segment #6

Jimmy Rose performs with Dirks Bentley ("I Hold On")

When acts perform for AGT, the have no idea how crazy the ride's gonna get - Video
(Basically, a video showing the acts, Top 6 and more.)

Earth Wind and Fire perform September and (new) I Promise You (1 verse and refrain)

Commercials - Segment #7

America has voted. The act finishing in sixth place and leaving the competition is: Cami Bradley.
Howie: Don't listen to Nick when he says the dream is over. You are a star.

America has voted. The act finishing in fifth place and leaving the competition is: Collins Key.
Howard: Nick. Imagine being this cool, calm and collected, and he's only 17 years old.

Commercials - Segment #8

America has voted. The act finishing in fourth place and leaving the competition is: Forte
Heidi: I am a huge fan. I'm so sorry. I will follow you wherever you go.

Commercials - Segment #9

Luke Bryan performs "That's My Kind Of Night"

Commercials - Segment #10

America has voted. The act finishing in third place and leaving the competition is: Jimmy Rose

Commercials - Segment #11

Howie: We have never had a finale like this. AGT stands for variety. I wish we had $2million, because you both deserve it. Taylor, your life has changed forever. Kinichi, good luck.

America has voted. The winner of the $1m and the star of the headlining show in Vegas is: Kenichi Ebina!

Well, I had the feeling. But when Forte was dropped so early, I wasn't sure.

Congratulations, Kenichi.

And, that's it for the year.

Cya next year. ;-)

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America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 09/17/2013 - RCMH, NY - Live Finale

NBC Highlights.

**

Results of the choices from the Top 6 will be by America's vote.

The Top 6 are:
Kenichi Ebina
Cami Bradley
Taylor Williamson
Forte
Jimmy Rose
Collins Keys

Everything hangs on us at home.

Each finalist will take the stage twice tonight, first with an act they've performed before, then later, with a new act.

Jimmy Rose (Country Singer)
Singing an original song (song he did for audition) - "Coal Keeps the Lights On"
Audience - Standing Ovation
Mel B: I wasn't a fan in the very very beginning. But you've turned that around for me.
Howie: I think America is voting for you. The thing is America is voting. You ended up going first. It was a beautiful song, nice sound.
Howard: You wrote this song. It's about your town. When people write originals, it means something to them. Well done. Great way to open the show.
Heidi: I think America fell in love with you right from the start. But you did have the talent to back that up.
JR: That song is about my own family. It's an honor to show the world what coal means to them.
[Great job. Then again, tonight, I don't believe there will be any bad jobs.]

Commercials - Segment #2

Kenichi Ebina (Performs live against video many times)
Audience and Judges - Standing Ovation
Howie: You're exactly what I said you were in the opening piece. You came back and filled the stage. People should vote for you. You deserve to win.
Howard: What's so great about tonight is you brought back that act, and you're so much better than you were then.
Heidi: My most favorite act of this season.
Mel B: I'm so glad we all got to see this again live. You are a genius. You deserve to win this.
[The guy is amazing. Theatrical, and very precise in his movements. He tells a story and does it very well.]

Commercials - Segment #3

Cami Bradley (Singer)
Singing "Believe" by Cher in her own style.
Audience and Judges - Standing Ovation
Howard: Cami, you're making a jerk outta me. I just told Kenichi he'd win. Now I'm telling you you'll win. Its like watching a catepillar turn into a butterfly.
Heidi: I'm just so proud of you, you know, what you do with a song. When you do a song, you put tears in peoples' eyes.
Mel B: You are a class act. Your voice, I could listen to it forever.
Howie: Out of all the singers on the show, I think you're the best. You are the only star. You are unique.
[Wonderful. She's going to have a CD or more than one out before too long, win or lose.]

Commercials - Segment #4

Colins Keys (Magician)
Closeup Magic
Heidi: When it is this close... I mean my eyes were full-on focusing... I don't know how you did it.
Howie: It is amazing. You sir are the master of confusion.
Howard: I am nervous for you tonight. 17yo, let's remind America of that.
Mel B: I think that was one of your best performances. You listened to Howard. You sped it up a little. And I almost got to kiss Heidi.
[As they said, how'd he do that? Good job, Collins. It's gonna take America's vote, though. They HAVE to vote for you!]

Commercials - Segment #5

Tomorrow is the Season Finale. One person will win. Contestants will be performing with stars tomorrow. The show starts at 9:00, 8:00 Central.

Forte (Operatic Trio)
Vegas Week Performace "The Prayer"
Audience and Judges (not Howie) Standing Ovation
Mel B: Wow wow wow. Guys, I'm now a big lover of opera.
Howie: I didn't stand, not because I didn't love it. America's going to have to decide how does that compare to someone acting alone.
Howard: Forte, I always thought you were the front-runners. I don't know now. I can't wait to see what happens.
Heidi: I am a huge fan. I would buy your CD and if you win would come to see your show in Vegas.
[I thought it was a little weaker tonight than the first time. Not that it wasn't good, mind you... It didn't hit me the way their previous acts have. It's gonna be interesting how America votes.]

Commercials - Segment #6

Taylor Williamson (Comedian)
Audience and Judges (Not Howard or Heidi) Standing Ovation
Audience chanting "Taylor Taylor..."
Howie: Comedy is so much more than just writing a joke.
Howard: Howie is trying to make a point. It's more difficult for you to do than a singer. You have a fully evolved character.
Heidi: Taylor, It is true that I didn't like your material at the beginning but I always like YOU.
Mel B: You are very very funny. You're awkward. You're weird. And I like it a lot.
[Interesting way to rehash his jokes. But he had to. So, not bad, Taylor. America's gotta vote for you, though. We'll see.]

Commercials - Segment #7

The six acts have all performed once. Now they have to perform a new act for you.

Cami Bradley (Singer)
"I Wannt to Hold Your Hand" by the Beatles
Howard: I said it before. This is the night when we see Cami's full journey. I see the way you move now. You have developed such a confidence..l;. Congratuations.
Heidi: You never disappoint us.
Mel B: I have one word: Flawless.
Howie: When you are just singing, I have no words to describe it. When I hear you, I just want to hold your hand, and I don't do that!
[Wow. It always takes a few lines to catch onto the song, and this one was no exception. But GREAT job.]

Commercial - Segment #8
Entire opening scene from NBC's new drama - The Blacklist.
[Has looked good from the first time I saw a preview. Depends on what else is on on whether I will watch it. Many shows are being shifted around...]

Collins Key (Magician)
Mel B: How do you do it? I don't want to know, but that was breathtaking.
Howie: It was really good. I think you are getting better nad better. This wass the clearest, most concise performance you've had. And I am baffled.
Howard: I think Collins has taken what I said to heart. I think you identified what I was taliking about last week. This was coherent and good.
Heidi: I think that you're very current. I feel like you've incorporated the next generation of magic.
[At times he seems a bit rushed, but HOW DOES HE DO THAT? It's so infuriating that he does things like this, and we can't even come up with a viable explanation. THAT will get him through, if nothing else.]

Commercials - Segment #9

Jimmy Rose (Country Singer)
"The Dance" by Garth Brooks
Mel B: What can I say. You're just a great performer. I want to hear you on the radio.
Howie: I thought the dynamics were kinda missing. I thought you sang it well, but I didn't hear the dynamics. I thought it was a good rendition of Garth Brooks, but not great.
Howard: I didn't hear the knockout punch. It's not as strong as when you write your own. I don't think it connected.
Heidi: Every time when you step on stage, you give America what they want to hear. You do stay in your comfort zone, but it's beautiful.
[I heard the dynamics. His voice is very reminscent of Garth Brooks, and this one was no exception. I just don't think enough people will vote for him to win. Then again, I've been wrong before! ;-) ]

Commercials - Segment #10

Taylor Williamson (Comedian)
Heidi: When I first met you, I was smitten. But I was very confused by your jokes.
Mel B: You are just fu-uh-nny.
Howie: That' all you're supposed to be. Your mother is here tonight. She should be so proud.
Howard: You really deserve a shot at this. In the past, comedians get overlooked. You need to vote for this guy if you believe in him. So many acts are fast-forward moments... With the dancing and singing I want to fast forward. With you, I don't. You're a contender.
[He's very good. It's like Howard said, though... Comedians get overlooked (except Terry Fator, Howard! However standup comedians without props do! ;-) ) America's gonna have to vote if they want him to win. (Duh? I've been trying to say that all along, but it's the ONLY way anyone is going to win, so ... LOL).]

Commercials - Segment #11

Kenichi Ebina (Performer - Not sure what to call him! LOL)
Audience and Judges (but Mel B) - Standing Ovation
Mel B: I think you are amazing. I think that performace is a little off for me. I'm sorry.
Heidi: I think that your creativity is limitless. When you dance in a video game. When you died and go to heaven... If I could be home, I'd vote for you.
Howard: Never a dull moment. Mel B is wrong. I'm oddly attracted to you as a blond woman. This guy is mesmorizing... This is a celebration of Kenichi tonight, not AGT.
Howie: I don't know how fair it is - what you do and what Taylor does... They have to vote!
[Cool. He was not quite as precise tonight, but he was pretty damn close and pretty damn good. I've never seen anyone do what he does.]

Forte (Operatic Singers)
Audience and Judges - Standing Ovation
Heidi: I grew up with this song, listening to Pavarati singing it. I loved it.
Mel B: What a way to end this show. It's hard to believe you three came together and first performed on this show. Brilliant.
Howie: America's going to have to make a decision. You guys were great. I stood for you.
Howard: I don't even want to like this opera. I don't want to be negative. I want to advise America. You guys are like the Crosby Stills and Nash of opera. You harmonize so perfectly.

Performances are over. America decides who is going to win. Vote tonight or don't complain when your favorite doesn't make it.

Cya tomorrow. ;-)

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America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 09/11/2013 - Live Top 12 Results Show

NBC Highlights.

**

The Top 12 are:
Innovative Force (Young girl Dance Troup/Cheerleader-type acrobats)
Forte (Operatic Trio)
Collins Keys (young Magician)
Taylor Williamson (Comedian)
Cami Bradley (Singer)
Catapult Entertainment (Shadow/Silhouette Dance)
Branden James (Operatic Singer)
The Chicago Boys (Acrobatics & Jumprope)
Kristef Brothers (Strength/Acrobatics/Comedy)
Jimmy Rose (Country Singer)
Kenichi Ebina (Dances with Videos performer)
D'Angelo and Amanda (Kid Ballroom Dancers)

BIG montage of last night'x acts and some judge's

Howard: It wasn't easy for America to vote. If you took all of those acts and put them on a Vegas stage, they would all sell out.

Orville Lounge After Show

Commercials - Segment #2

Ollate Dogs perform live.

Auditions for next season starting soon. Nick went to the streets to find talent. Info about when to audition.

Commercials - Segment #3

First results - Chicago Boys and Kenichi Ebina
America has voted. The first act going into the finals is: Kenichi Ebina
Mel B: I just want to say to that guy in the Chicago Boys - It wasn't his fault they didn't get through. To Kenichi - Well done, brother.

Next results - Innovative Force and Cami Bradley
America has voted. The second act going into the finals is: Cami Bradley
Heidi: I have been a very big fan of yours and also Innovative Force. But you too. You are so humble. Good luck next round.

Commercials - Segment #4

Snapple Best Stuff Viewing Party in Lockport(?), NY.

Terry Fator performs live.

Commercials - Segment #5

What winning means to the Top 12 acts.

Next results. Kristef Brothers and Taylor Williams
Howard: I'll be honest. This means that America got something wrong. Both of these acts should go into the Final 6.
America has voted. The next act going into the finals is: Taylor Williamson
Howard: Hey look. I love this guy and I'm thrilled he's going through. But I couldn't have predicted that the Kristef Brothers would NOT go through.

Next results: Forte and Branden James
Howie: I think they are equal. They're both phenomenal.
America has voted. The fourth act going into the finals is: Forte.
Forte: First time they performed at all was on AGT (auditions). They didn't expect it to go through.

Snapple Best Stuff Viewing Party in Lockport(?), NY.

Commercials - Segment #6

Next results: D'Angelo & Amanda and Jimmy Rose
America has voted. The fifth act going into the finals is: Jimmy Rose
JR: Never in a million years dreamed I'd be here.
Mel B: I think like I said, you've grown as an artist. I think you're humble and talented and that's why America loves you.

Last results: Catapult Entertainment and Collins Keys
America has voted. The sixth act going into the finals is: Collins Keys
Howard: I'm still going to say it: I still think your pacing is a slow. You need to keep that in mind now you're in the finals.

**

So, those in the finals are:
Kenichi Ebina
Cami Bradley
Taylor Williamson
Forte
Jimmy Rose
Collins Keys

WOW. I don't know. I expected Catapult Entertainment to go through. And I thought D'Angelo & Amanda were better than Jimmy. Even the judges were shocked by some of the choices. I hope America knows what they're doing.

Cya next week for the Finals with the Top 6. ;-)

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America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 09/10/2013 - RCMH, NY (Live Top-12)

NBC Highlights.

**

12 acts tonight. Only six (6) will make it through to the finals, next week. No Judge's choice tonight. All will be put through by America's votes.

The Top 12 are:
Innovative Force
Forte
Collins Keys
Taylor Williamson
Cami Bradley
Catapult Entertainment
Branden James
Chicago Boys
Kristef Brothers
Jimmy Rose
Kenichi Ebina
D'Angelo and Amanda

**

First up, The Chicago Boyz (Acrobatics & Jumprope)
Audience = Standing Ovation
Mel B: I just love everything about you guys. There were a couple of mistakes tonight, but I don't think that matters.
Howie: We're almost at the end of the line, and we are looking at the best of the best. But you did have a couple of mistakes. It's going to take America to vote you through.
Howard: That's why tonight is going to be interesting... It's a war of nerves. You are phenomenal performers.
Heidi: You are a great act. You make me smile. I really really like you guys every time.
[They did a great job. Some of the act is redundant, but they've stepped up - especially the jumproping. It will take America. We'll see.]

Commercials - Segment #2

Branded James (Operatic Singer)
"Hallelujah"
Audience = Standing Ovation
Mel B: When I heard you were doing this song, I thought Oh Gosh because it's such a big song. Then you owned it.
Howie: When I saw you chose this song... I think the first thing you did right was choose this song.
Howard: I felt you tonight. You made a connection with this audience. You know what everyone is going to do. They're gonna compare you to Forte.
Heidi: You sang to your strength. And today, better than last times'.
Nick: Why that song? Becuase it inspires me. I get letters all the time from people, and I hope this inspires them. It will get better out there.
[Wow. Beautiful. Compared or not. This could be a final with two opera singers/groups in it. He's great.]

Commercials - Segment #3

Innovative Force (Young girl Dance Troup/Cheerleader-type acrobats)
Audience, Heidi & Mel - Standing Ovation
Howard: I think the crowd is going crazy for you because you're adorable. I think what you did wisely was add in more dance and added in trampoline.
Heidi: You girls worked so hard and it really shows. My girls are doing cartwheels and dance steps because they want to be just like you.
Mel B: This week I was a little worried for you. You were on point. I loved it loved it loved it.
Howie: I kept thinking are they just cheerleaders, you needed a wow moment, and you had it.
[Great job, but we'll have to see. They are kind of an acquired taste. Not sure if America has acquired it, yet. We'll see.]

Commercials - Segment #4

Kristef Brothers (Strength/Acrobatics/Comedy)
Audience and Judges - Standing Ovation
Heidi: I love you guys. You are hilarious. I don't know if in the end that was a mistake, but I love you guys.
Mel B: You are bloody entertaining. You have strength and comedy. I want to buy my ticket to see your show.
Howie: I love you guys. It's like a Richard Simmons tape on steroids.
Howard: You took a routine and made it an SNL skit. You are the first that are definitely going to go through.
[They're good. I like the way they combine comedy with the strength, taking it away from the circus act it could easily be.]

Commercials - Segment #5

D'Angelo and Amanda (Kid Ballroom Dancers)
Audience, Heidi & Mel B - Standing Ovation
Mel B: Yes, yes, yes. Welcome back to the competition. Very talented.
Howie: You are also ramping it up. It's going to be the toughest night America's had. Don't take for granted your favorite will make it through.
Howard: On any other season, you would have already been crowned the winners. But that's how good the talent is this year.
Heidi: You know I love the two of you. I saw some moves we've seen from you before, but it still packs a punch.
[I thought it was a little flat this time. That just shows how good they are, when "flat" is good enough to win the competition and judges over. I don't think there are many adults who could dance the way they do. Good luck, guys!]

Commercials - Segment #6

Catapult Entertainment (Shadow/Silhouette Dance)
Audience and judges - Standing Ovation
Howard: I loved CE from the beginning. In my opinion you took a stumble last week. You told a simple story this week. We connected emotionally. Again, you're going through. Good for you.
Howie: What I love about you... They said it's like Silhouettes last year. But you do what you do best. It told a story about bullying.
Heidi: I loved it too and I love that you put such a positive message out there.
Mel B: That was breathtaking. I don't know how you do it. I want to learn how you do it.
CE: We need to stand up for people who can't stand up for themselves.
[Great! They are one of the best.]

Commercials - Segment #7

Forte (Operatic Trio)
Audience and judges - Standing Ovation, long applause
Howard: You guys always pick the right songs. You know how to harmonize and you know when to harmonize. Here's the third act going through.
Heidi: You sing like true professionals. Three thumbs up.
Mel B: You are definitely going through. When you harmonize, I just want to melt.
Howie: It's amazing, three amazingly talented men singing a song about a sinking ship have brought this evening to amazing heights.
[It's going to be VERY hard for anyone to beat these guys... They are just THAT good!]

Commercials - Segment #8

Taylor Williamson (Comedian)
Audience - Standing Ovation
Heidi: I thought it was really funny when you said you were sending your therapy bills to your mom? I'm going to be sending you mine. You're growing on me.
Howard: I hope people vote for you. When I envision sitting on my couch again, watching the finals, I see you. I thought you did a great job tonight.
Mel B: Ohhhh...
Taylor: Go back to Howard... Go back to Howard...
Howard gives a couple more positive remarks, then throws it to Howie, skipping Mel.
Howie: We see people who sing great and dance great on this show, but that's training. A comedian comes and plays his character, and it's all him.
[He has some really good material, and some ok material. Either way, he's doing a good job with it all. He can make it, if America votes.]

Commercials - Segment #9

Collins Key (young Magician)
Mel B: How'd he do it? Very impressive. Well done, Collins, well done.
Howard: Yeah, I like Collins. If I have one thing to critique, I'd say you need to speed it up a bit.

Commercials - Segment #10

Kenichi Ebina (Dances with Videos performer)
Audience and judges - Standing Ovation
Mel B: This is crazy. I just don't know how you do it... Come up with the idea/concept. Every time you come onto the stage, you own it.
Heidi: It was beautiful. You are an artist.
Howie: You know what? Here's what I got out of it. If America cares at all, this is the man you should vote for. You are true, pure talent.
Howard: This is a guy who changed it... You thought he'd go even more crazy, but you brought it down and made it small. You are going to be in the top-2.
[He keeps coming up with moves I've never seen before. At first I wasn't sure about it, but he proved, this time, he could do interpretive dancing, and still do things we've never seen before. Top-2? Not sure. I think he may be through to next week, though.]

Commercials - Segment #11

Jimmy Rose (Country Singer)
Howie: This night - these are the 12 best acts - I was looking for that wow moment, and didn't feel it.
Mel B: I absolutely love you. You have to be likeable and humble, and that is you.
Heidi: This might have not been my most favorite act of the night, but you always give it your all.
Howard: I have to agree with Howie. I'm not sure you're making the emotional connections. Jimmy's in a tough position. He's got to win.
[He's good. He's kina a typical country singer. He's got a good country voice. Otherwise, though... ???]

Commercials - Segment #12

Cami Bradley (Singer)
Audience and judges - Standing Ovation
Heidi: You did it again. You did again what you do best. You take an iconic song and make it your own.
Mel B: Last week I wasn't that much of a Cami fan, but this time - You're amazing.
Howie: You're a star... You're an angel...
Howard: You remind me of Linda Ronstadt. She used to interpret them. And that's what you do.
[She did do it again. She changes the songs just enough that you question, for a short time, what they are. Then she really pushes them into her own voice. Man. Any other year, she'd have no problem getting through. This year, though...]

Boy... This is a tough one. But with the Top-12, I guess you'd have to expect it to be.

Cya Tomorrow, when the top 6 (by America's vote only) are chosen. ;-)

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America's Got Talent (AGT) - 09/04/2013 - Live Semi-Final Results #2

NBC Highlights.

**

12 Acts, only six (6) will move into the final 12.

Here are the 12 from whcih six were chosen.
D'Angelo and Amanda (Ballroom Dancers)
Marty Brown (Country singer)
The Chicago Boys (Acrobatics/Jumprope)
Leon & Romi (Illusionists)
Anna Christine (11yo singer)
Kenichi Ebina (video and live act)
John Wing (Comedian)
Branden James (Opera singer)
KrisTef Brothers (Comedic Arobatics)
American Military Spouses Choir (Choir)
Timber Brown (Acrobatic aerialist)
Jimmy Rose (Country singer)

Also tonight: I'Luminate and Fall Out Boy

Montage of last night's acts, judging, and the makeup kiss.

Orville Lounge After-show party

Commercials - Segment #2

Fall Out Boy - My Sonsg Know What You Did in the Dark live

Commercials - Segment #3

First group of acts. (Some of the toughest eliminations they've had.)
American Military Spouses Choir (Choir), Branden James (Opera singer), Timber Brown (Acrobatic aerialist)
America has voted. The first act going into the Top 12 is: Branden James.
Heidi: You are a very special man with a very special voice. And you're going into the Top 12 next week!

Next results: Chicago Boys, Kristef Brothers
America has voted. The next act going into the Top 12 is: BOTH of you.
Howard: I am so pleased. We are going to have a great final. These are some of the strongest, most unusualy acts. We need you two.

Commercials - Segment #4

Snapple All Natural Telent room

The Howard/Howie Bromance leading to the Makeup Kiss.

I'Luminate performs live

Commercials - Segment #5

Three places left in the top 12. Seven acts left.

Next group: Marty Brown, Jimmy Rose
America has voted. The next act going into the Top 12 is: Jimmy Rose
JR: I love Marty. He's like myself. Thank you America.
Mel B: It took me a second to admire and like your voice. You deserve to be here.

Commercials - Segment #6

Next group: Leon & Romi (Illusionists), John Wing (Comedian), Kenichi Ebina (video and live act)
America has voted. The act going into the Top 12 is:Kenichi Ebina
Howie: There is nobody on this stage that has brought more talent to this stage. But next week is going to be ... how do you say it, Mel? Off the CHAIN!

Next group: Anna Christine, and D'Angelo and Amanda
Judges' choose.
Heidi: This is awful because I love both of you guys. You two dance like grownups, and you have a beautiful voice. I want both to go through. I'm going to choose you, D'Angelo and Amanda.
Mel B: D&A: From the very beginning you have been on-point with everything. AC: You got off to a shaky start, but last night you OWNED it.
Howard: I have to point out how young both these acts are. I hope somewhere you go out and be a child. You act like grownups. Anna Christine.
Howie: How do you compare apples and oranges? I'm going to go with D'Angelo and Amanda.
Tie. There's just 1/2 a percent between them.
Based on America's vote, the act going into the Top 12 is: D'Angelo and Amanda.

So the acts from tonight are:
Branden James
Chicago Boys
Kristef Brothers
Jimmy Rose
Kenichi Ebina
D'Angelo and Amanda

The prior semi-finals winners are:
Innovative Force
Forte
Collins Keys
Taylor Williamson
Cami Bradley
Catapult Entertainment

There's your Top 12 America.

Cya next Tuesday! ;-)

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America's Got Talent (AGT) - 09/03/2013 - RCMH, NY (Live Semi-Finals #2)

NBC Highlights.

**

12 Acts, six will make it through to the Top 12.

Here are the 12 acts for tonight.

**

D'Angelo and Amanda (Ballroom Dancers)
Marty Brown (Country singer)
The Chicago Boys (Acrobatics/Jumprope)
Leon & Romi (Illusionists)
Anna Christine (11yo singer)
Kenichi Ebina (video and live act)
John Wing (Comedian)
Branden James (Opera singer)
KrisTef Brothers (Comedic Arobatics)
American Military Spouses Choir (Choir)
Timber Brown (Acrobatic aerialist)
Jimmy Rose (Country singer)

**

D'Angelo and Amanda (Ballroom Dancers)
Standing Ovation by audience
Mel B: You're technically flawless. But I have to say I
Howie: The truth is we are at a place - You gotta step it up. The last routine was the best I've seen in the history of AGT. I don't think you went up.
Howard: Howie is wrong. If the criteria is to up your game, you did. When you went into the water, you could slip and fall, and with the precise moves you were making...
Heidi: I think the two of you are fierce. I loved the performance. The sparkle and the splash-dance in the end... I loved it.
[The were very precise. And I didn't realize until Howard said something about how slippery it was out there. With that being the case (I thought the dance in the water was great...) it's even better than I had thought. We'll have to see if they make it through.]

Commercials - Segment #2

Marty Brown (Country singer)
Standing Ovation by audience
Mel B: Marty, first of all I want to say that was a lot better than the last time. Still there were some quivering spots for you where you were not spot on.
Howie: You proved me wrong. You can handle the pressure. Tonight people will have to push the edge.
Heidi: Hands down, 100% better today than the last time we saw you. But tonight is jam-packed. We'll have to see what's going to happen.
Howard: I'm glad you didn't sing to your wife tonight like last time. I think you chose a safe performance because of what happened last time. I wanted you to explode.
[His voice is VERY country when singing. I thought he did quite well. As Heidi said, though, there are a lot of good acts. We'll have to see.]

Commercials - Segment #3

The Chicago Boys (Acrobatics/Jumpropes)
[One of the main guys broke his leg in three (3) places last time. They do have replacements, but...]
Standing Ovation by audience and judges
Howard: I have tosay that none ofyou broke your leg. I'm a little dissappointed. Jkg. They did something in there with a double-dutch and more...
Heidi: You guys are truly inspriring. I can see the joy in your face and it's contagious.
Mel B: I have to be honest. I didn't think you'd pull it off... But that was off the HOOOOK!
Howie: I don't know if they can see on TV the height... You are a headline act. You should go through. But it will take America voting.

Commercials - Segment #4

Leon & Romi (Illusionists)
Howard: Last time there was a lot of talk - it was so drawn out. This time, in 90 seconds you did seven (7) tricks.
Heidi: You wowed me, it was visually exciting. I don't know how you do it.
Mel B: How do you do it? That was problematic. I fell in love with magic all over again.
Howie: I have to say that I want to give a standing ovation to Howard Stern. Because I think you made the best choice. That was the best choice for your wildcard.
[We had an Amber Alert, so didn't see anything but the very end of the act. Sorry. By the audience, they did a great job. Even made Howie and Howard kiss each other. Of course, then Howard had to find his wife for a LONG kiss, and Howie got a short one from her, saying he felt better when he got back to his seat... ]

Commercials - Segment #5

Anna Christine (11yo singer)
Stamding Ovation by audience and female judges
Mel B: All the singers in this competition need to be .... You're 11yo. Such control. You're amazing.
Howie: Amazing.
Howard: 11yo. You are fantastic. I'm calling on my friend Jon Bon Jovi to come to the finals and sing with this girl. (I don't have his number...)
Heidi: I have the suspiscion that you have the strongest voice.

Commercials - Segment #6

Kenichi Ebina (video and live act)
Standing Ovation by audience and judges
Howie: This is the biggest talent show in the world. You sir are the biggest talent. You do absolutely everything. People have to vote. You should win a million dollars.
Howaard: I must applaud you. We have seen the strongest semi-finals in the history of AGT. There is nothing that I can say to you that could improve that performance.
Heidi: You are elevating dance to a whole new level. You are a genius.
Mel B: It's just mind-blowing what you do and how you do it... And how you think of it. I want to see this act in Vegas.

Commercials - Segment #7

John Wing (Comedian)
Howard: This guy is a pro. You can tell he's been on stage a million times. He's got themes.
Heidi: I like you John. You're every man's man. I think you're very relatable.
Mel B: You know what I was thinking... You are spot on. I really hope America embraces you and votes for you.
Howie: YOu know what John? This is the night of true talent. You do it well. You do it effortlessly. And I love you.
[I thought he was funny. It will take America voting, of course...]

Commercials - Segment #8

ILuminate and Fall Out Boys will be here tomorrow

Branden James (Opera singer)
Heidi: I'm sweating with you. Every time you do the high note, I'm sweating with you. You are the total package.
Mel B: I have to say that the camera really loves you. I hope tonight that they vote for you.
Howie: The competition tonight is mind-boggling. You are competing against a lot of different acts tonight. The bar is raised. You're on the bar.
Howard: There's no doubt that you have THE most powerful voice in the competition. Tonight I didn't feel like you loved the song. The power was there, the passion wasn't.
[The guy is an EXCELLENT singer - very operatic. I thought he did a great job.]

Commercials - Segment #9

KrisTef Brothers (Comedic Arobatics)
Standing Ovation by audience and judges
Heidi: You have proven that you have what it takes. I want you guys to win this. I feel this strongly about this.
Mel B: I love how you combine your strength with your comedy.
Howie: That was amazing. The trick you did on the chair...
Howard: The strength and balancing... We've seen it before, but you guys have brought it back with your comedy. I love it.
[They were great. The "fake sword swallowing (collapsable swords) was really unnecessary, and visible at time, but it worked. We'll see.]

Commercials - Segment #10

American Military Spouse Choir (Choir)
Standing Ovations by audience
Heidi: I love when you all get together ... And I love what your husbands do...
Howie: Wait wait wait... We have to judge on what these ladies did tonight, not what their husbands do. Did you like what they did tonight.
Heidi: I loved what you did tonight. (Howie: Better than Brandon James?) I loved what you did tonight.
Howard: I felt tonight's performance was more pleasant, maybe more USO than RCMH. I applaud you, I love you... I don't know
Mel B: This competition is really tough. And the singing category was through the roof. Ladies what you did tonight was really good, but was it good enough?
[Beautiful. But I spent years in choirs, so I may be biased.]

Commercials - Segment #11

Timber Brown (Acrobatic aerialist)
Howie: You got tangled up a little didn't you (yes). But when we're seeing danger acts, it comes to me. I think it wsa 3 times as dangerous, but I don't know if America got it.
Howard: Howie's right. The danger was up. But this is ... we're right at the wire ... What happened for me is you got tangled up, messing with the wires and stuff...
Heidi: I don't think this was your best act.
Mel B: I think people are getting a bit lazy  around here. That was dangerous (Howie: America has to vote for him.) Yes. America has to vote for him.

Final Act of the night
Jimmy Rose (Country singer)
Heidi: I think you sing from the heart and I do think America responds to it. But tonight has been a tough day with a lot of standing ovations.
Mel B: Jimmy, when you started singing, I thought OOf... Then I started listening. I felt it all.
Howie; This is a tough night. America is going to have to vote for you. Get on the phones and vote.
Howard; I think people like you very much. But as a singing performance goes, I think it was "nice". And this was a night people were blowing us away.

That's it for tonight.

Cya tomorrow! ;-)

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