America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 07/31/2013 - Live Results Show #2

NBC Highlights.

**

Of the twelve (12) listed below, only four (4) will go through to the semi-finals.

Innovative Force (acrobatic dance group)
Cianna Pelecai (12yo singer)
Alexander Magala (acrobatic dancer and sword swallowing w/pole)
Struck Boyz (young male dance group)
Brad Byers (danger act - sword swallowerm, stop a fan with tongue, bed of nails)
Kid the Wiz (dancer - flips his hat to his head)
Forte (operatic trio)
Angela Hoover (stand up/impressionist)
Dave Shirley (juggling/magician/ w/technology)
Marty Brown (country singer)
Aquanuts (synchronized swimming)
Tone the Cheifrocka (rapper - one-hit-wonder "Booty")

LIVE tonight - Brad Paisley and Robin Thicke

AGT at RCMH on and off stage - Acts, judges, backstage people, etc. Montage of acts from last night.

Howard: Everyone online was asking if he was in one of his moods. He didn't get his nap, and God help the contestants. Today he did.

Orville Lounge after-show

Commercials - Segment #2

Robin Thicke Live singing "Blurred Lines"

Howie playing around at RCMH - Giving tour of AGT

Commercials - Segment #3

First group out: Innovative Force, Struck Boys, Aquanuts
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Innovative Force
Heidi: I was and still am (a fan). I want to congratulate all of you girls. Acrobatics and dance, you did it all.

Second group: Brad Byers, Kid the Wiz, Dave Shirley
America has cvoted. The act going into the semi-finals is: NONE of you.

Commercials - Segment #4

Brad Paisley - I Can't Change the World (Network premiere)

Top Secret Sneak Peak of the new Smurf's movie

Commercials - Segment #5

Next group out: Marty Brown, Alexander Magala, Cianna Peleca
Mel was glad the judges didn't have to make the selection.
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Marty Brown
[WHAT!??!] Nick asked the other acts to stay there.
Marty: I think we need to recalculate after last night. But I promise I will bring it next time.

Next group: Forte, Angela Hoover, Tone the Cheifrocka
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Forte
Howie: This is absolutely no surprised. By far, the broadest reaching performance of last night. Mel, you didn't know.

That leaves: Angela Hoover and Tone the Cheifrocka
Only one can go into the semi-finals. The judges must choose... after the break.

Commercials - Segment #6

Heidi: Angela, I really like you. I don't think your material was that strong last night. I just really like the BOOTY. Tone
Mel B: I like both these acts. How much further could you take the song. Angela.
Howie: I believe you didn't have material. Tone. You don't have material, but that's what you're going for. I believe you brought something last night, BOOTY, that's who I'm going with.
Howard: Two interesting acts. Angela thinks I hate her. BOOTY - I think we've seen the best of them. Angela - I think when she steps out on the stage there's something there. I have to tell you from the bottom of my heart, I'm going with Angela.
The acts are tied - 2 judges each. Based on America's vote, the act going into the semi-finals is: Angela Hoover.

That's it! Cya next week! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 07/30/2013 - RCMH, NY (Live Show #2)

NBC Highlights.

**

Of the 12 listed, four (4) will go through.

Howie: (Advice for the acts tonight) Just do what you do and keep the idea of this being an iconic stage out of the your mind... It could make you or break you.

Innovative Force (acrobatic dance group)
Cianna Pelecai (12yo singer)
Alexander Magala (acrobatic dancer and sword swallowing w/pole)
Struck Boyz (young male dance group)
Brad Byers (danger act - sword swallowerm, stop a fan with tongue, bed of nails)
Kid the Wiz (dancer - flips his hat to his head)
Forte (operatic trio)
Angela Hoover (stand up/impressionist)
Dave Shirley (juggling/magician/ w/technology)
Marty Brown (country singer)
Aquanuts (synchronized swimming)
Tone the Cheifrocka (rapper - one-hit-wonder "Booty")

**

Innovative Force (acrobatic dance group)
Mel B: That was definitely exciting for me. I loved that you filled the stage, the costumes...
Howie: I've got to say that what you do is very dangerous with no mats and all the flying...
Howard: What you do is throw athleticism in with dancing...
Heidi: I don't think people realize how hard it is what you guys do. I love how you fill the stage... I loved how you started with the heartbeat...
IF: I think we showed America what small-town girls can do.
[Nice. Reminds me a bit of cheerleading movies with all the "flying" and catching, but they did a great job. We'll have to see.]

Commercials - Segment #2

Cianna Pelecai (12yo singer)
Standing O by audience
Howie: This is the year of youth - a lot of young people on the show this year. You have to have the whole package as a singer. You have it.
Howard: You have the whole package. I was excited for you to come out here and perform for everyone her at RCMH. You really do deserve a shot. You're a very strong singer.
Heidi: In my eyes and my ears, you can really belt it out. You're very very good.
Mel B: At 12, your voice is very very mature. I don't think you needed all that (the background vocalists and dancers). You could just come out with a guitar...
[She's a damn good singer. The problem I saw tonight is she was "stuck" on a small 3x3 (or so) "stage" (plastic block) front and center of the stage. Her background people were washed in pink and so was she. She could not do much to "fill the stage" that was not already done. I hope she gets another chance to go forward. She's good enough...]

Commercials - Segment #3

Snapple Cup design contest winner

Alexander Magala (acrobatic dancer and sword swallowing w/pole)
Howard: I want America to understand how dangerous this act is. I know you injured yourself this week, cutting yourself internally and couldn't eat for two days. You took it all the way. I'm proud of you.
Heidi: I don't know what to do... Do I look? It was disgusting, but disgustingly good. Please please be careful. Something did go wrong (tonight). (It's the focusing.)
Mel B: I didn't think I would like this, but it's the danger... I loved it.
Howie: AGT, when we describe this show, we say there are no rules. You could see (all the parts of Alexander's act), and tonight, we saw it all in you.
Standing O by Howie, a couple of other judges, and the audience.
[This guy may really injure himself trying to top his prior performances! It's very interesting AND very dangerous. I don't know... We'll see.]

Commercials - Segment #4

Struck Boyz (young male dance group)
Heidi: I think that you are so much fun to watch. I know you  have a huge fanbase. They're behaving and dancing like ...
Mel B: You are 6-11 years old, right? You are naughty boys!
Howie: So I'm looking at the offspring of the Housewives of Staten Island. You should be on TV. Here's the deal... you are in a very tough position on this show after seeing the guy who swallowed the sword and danced...
Howard: I didn't enjoy it. With your dancing you were a little out of synch. You have great personalities.
[They're good. They were a little off, but many of the dance groups are and have been, especially the young ones. But as Nick said tonight to the Struck Boyz, "Don't worry. Howard couldn't do those moves." True. And neither could a lot of America. We'll see.]

Commercials - Segment #5

Brad Byers (danger act - sword swallowerm, stop a fan with tongue, bed of nails)
Lies on bed of nails and brother drives 1000lb ATV over him.
Mel B: WHY? Why? I get that this is super dangerous, but for me, I needed a little more showmanship. Your act is dangerous, but a little more show for me.
Howie: I agree with Mel. You're doing all these dangerous things - Amazing stunts, but there's no showmanship.
Heidi: Watching the video... One minute you're at the farm, the next you're sticking your tongue in a fan.
Howard: You are the epitome of this show. Here's a guy that was literally on the farm. We didn't get the showmanship, the real "Wow".
[As a "danger act", he's good, but he's pretty low-key, so the judges are right... No showmanship. However, if he could add that, he'd have a great show.]

Commercials - Segment #5

Kid the Wiz (dancer - flips his hat to his head)
Standing O in audience
Howie: Here's the thing. I think what you do is phenomenal/original.
Howard: You're 17yo. You're fresh. If I was your manager I'd sign you up for a sneaker commercial right away.
Heidi: I'm sure kids all over America are trying to copy you right now.
Mel B: I know my kids absolutely think you're amazing. I think every teenager in America needs to vote for you tonight.
[He's a dancer. We've seen most of the moves, other than the flipping the hat to his head a lot, before. Putting that in is cool, but not sure it's enough. We'll see.]

Commercials - Segment #6

Forte (operatic singers - met online)
Standing Ovation by all (including judges)\
"There's A Place for Us" (from West Side Story)
Howard: Quality Quality Talent. We found you... We done a good job. When we met you you looked like three schlubs. You looked like an IT department. What an excellent choice of song.
Heidi: I loved it. You three filled up this room with your voices.
Mel B: I can't wait to see what happens tomorrow. I think some people are going to love you and some not so much. I found it kinda over-the-top dramatic.
Howie: I disagree. I got goosebumps. The fact that you found each other online. I think there is a place for you and it's in the top 10.
["Overly dramatic?" I'm sorry... What is OPERA? Come on Mel. You should know better. They are through, I'm sure.]

Commercials - Segment #7

Brad Paisley and Robin Thicke will be here tomorrow night

Angela Hoover (stand up/impressionist)
Heidi: I am offended. I don't speak that way, do I? No, you had me laughing. I wish you would have made even more fun of me being German.
Mel B: I've liked you from the very beginning. You're a woman, in control...
Howie: I think being a comedian... I know exactly what you're going through. You are a great impressionist. I didn't like the material as much, but...
Howard: I don't think you were prepared tonight. I love you, but tonight was not her strong night and I think America will agree with me.
[I don't think so, Howard. Mel and Heidi thought she did them quite well. What is YOUR problem?]

Commercials - Segment #8

Dave Shirley (comedian w/juggling/magician/ w/technology)
Mel B: I have to say that this idea is genius. We have to be very careful because the moves in and out were a little off.
Howie: I love comedya nd it's funny, but big picture, I loved television last week more than this.
Howard: You're a super-talented guy, but some of the moves were off.
[It was a little weird. I don't remember seeing him audition. He was off and out-of-place a few times. It may have worked otherwise, but something was off. I was kinda surprised no one buzzed him.]

Commercials - Segment #9

Marty Brown (country singer)
Howie: I think the emotion you felt in the intro package hurt you.
Howard: What happened tonight. You let the emotion get to you. You're a much better singer than that.
Heidi: I loved that you were serinading your wife. But I have to say I heard how nervous you were.
Mel B: I think you definitely blew it. It's not ok. Everyone is hear doing their auditions, and wanting America to vote for them, and you're much better than you did tonight.\
[He was WAY off tonight. If everyone can see the emotion he was feeling and vote accordingly, he MIGHT make it, but...]

Aquanuts (synchronized swimming)
(video tape)
Howard: Here you are at RCMH. What you do is amazing, spectacular. Will America say they want to see more of it? We'll see tomorrow night.
Heidi: I really enjoyed it.
Mel B: I like the fact that you're doing this in heals. You've modernized it. I hope America votes for it. It's different.
Howie: I did watch it on the Olympics. I don't think this performance was better than the last performance, and you have to dazzle. I hope America votes you through.
[Synchronized swimming has been around for some time. It would be great for a new act to be in Vegas doing it. It pretty much went away when Esther Williams/Buzby Berkley stopped. Yes, they'd need a new stage, but why not?]

Commercials - Segment #10

Last act tonight:
Tone the Cheifrocka (rapper - one-hit-wonder "Booty")
Howie, Mel B, and Heidi - Standing O
Heidi: I love it. I got into it. You guys are so fun. You really did write a one-hit-wonder.
Mel B: How can you not enjoy this song?
Howie: People tweat me all the time. We're looking for a hit. I wonder why this isn't already a hit. People are gonna be singing this tomorrow.
Howard: I want to thank you for waking me up at 4AM. You have a mission statement. We had a good time. You put a smile on our face. Where do you go next? That's the next big question.
[Sounds like Sir Mix-a-Lot. One-hit-wonder? Maybe. We'll have to see.]

Cya Tomorrow for the results show. ;-)

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America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 07/24/2013 - Live Results Show #1

NBC Highlights.

Live from New York's (NY) Radio City Music Hall (RCMH)

Only four (4) of the folllowing twelve (12) acts from last night will go through to the semi-final shows.

Anna Christie (11yo singer)
tellAvision (dance act)
American Hitmen (rock group)
Special Head (levitation)
Fresh Faces (very young dance act)
Collins Keys (15yo magician)
Kevin Downy Jr (comedian)
Arrilynn and Izzy (death metal singer w/drummer)
Alexandria the Great (escape artist)
The KriStef Brothers (hand balancing act)
Hype (hip hop dance)
Brandon James (operatic singer)

They show the acts in the Snapple Suite

Nick asks the judges how the show went and how the acts did last night.

They ask a bunch of kids about the show and judges.

Nick mentions the Snapple Cup Design contest

Commercials - Segment #2

Nick talking to a couple of the acts in the Snapple Suite.

Live - Labrinth featuring Emeli Sandé - Beneath Your Beautiful

Orville Lounge (last night after-show)

Commercials - Segment #3

First group: Arrilynn and Izzy, Kevin Downy Jr and Alexandria the Great
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals and moving one step closer to the $1M and a headline act in Las Vegas is: None of you.
Howard: I'm not surprised, but I am a little disappointed. I thought Arrilynn and Izzy would go home. I'm a little surprised at Kevin. I thought he did well. The one I'm most disappointed for is Alexandria. All of you are brave and great performers.

Nine acts left.

Commercials - Segment #4

Second group: Special Head, Fresh Faces, and Hype
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: None of you.
Howie: This is crazy intense. The thing is I don't think we've ever had this where twice in a row no one went through. Fresh Faces, you were great. Keep doing what you're doing. It's just not your time. Hype: I think this stage just swallowed you up. Special Head:

Third Group: tellAVision, Collins Keys, KriStef Brothers
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: The KriStef Brothers (Nick makes the other acts stay)
KB: Remarkable.
Mel B: I am so happy for the KriStef Brothers with your comedy and your strength.

Of the two remaining, America has voted, the act going into the semi-finals is: ... Going to be revealed after the break.

Commercials - Segment #5

America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Collins Keys
Heidi: I think America did the right thing. I think you're going to be the next David Copperfield. You're going to go far.

Last group: Brandon James, Anna Christie, and American Hitmen
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Brandon James
BJ: Thank you America for believing in me.
Howard: I absolutely believed in him. Emotion, Power, Talent. The other acts better watch out.

Of the two remaining, the act going into the semi-finals... It's all up to the judges.
Decision after the break

Commercials - Segment #6

One spot left in the semi-finals for tonight.
Judges must decide from the two remaining acts: Anna Christine and American Hitmen, voted fourth and fifth.
Heidi: This is the worst position to be put in. I love you both. I'm gonna pick Anna.
Mel B: American Hitmen, I love your rock and passion. Anna, I love you, too. I've got to choose... American Hitmen.
Howie: This is how Howard and I thought it would turn out. American Hitmen, we've been looking for a group. Anna, you did well, but you're only 11 years old.
Howard: This isn't easy. American Hitmen, there was a moment missing where I didn't have the emotion. You both have been great. My decision is Anna.

Is tied, two votes each. The tie-breaker is America's vote count. Based on America's vote, the act going into the semi-final is Anna Christine.

So, from tonight, we have:
KriStef Brothers
Collins Keys
Brandon James
Anna Christine

See you all next week. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 07/23/2013 - RCMH, NY (Live Show #1)

NBC Highlights.

**

First live show at Radio City Music Hall (RCMH) in NY.

Judges come out on stage with the Rockettes and are introduced.

First 12 acts tonight, only four (4) go through.

Howard, about being at RCMH: Beyond my wildest dreams. This is going to be the best season of AGT, ever.

11yo Anna Christine (Singer)
"Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" (slow)
Audience: Standing O
Mel B: I could tell you were a little nervous. We have to remind ourselves you're only 11 years old. I loved it.
Howie: You don't come off like your age, there's an old soul within you. You certainly have the talent. You're beautiful and beautifully talented.
Howard: You are remarkable, remarkable, remarkable. I'm evaluating you on sheer talent.
Heidi: I hope America votes for you.
[She's a good singer. We'll have to see based on the other acts tonight. She did the song wonderfully.]

Commercials - Segment #2

tellAvision (Dance Act)
Howie: Standing O
Howie: Never seen anything like it. You have flourished. You have made it worthy of RCMH.
Howard: I'm gonna rain on your parade. I think this is very artsy-fartsy. I think the dancing is slow.
Heidi: I'm so sorry. I like the idea of it. I feel like I don't have to see it again.
Mel-B: I loved it. I thought it was artsy, yes. Every five minutes, you were going "Ahh" and "Ohh". I think America's going to fall in love with it.
[These guys are a lot like some of the electronic acts from the past couple of years. They are good. However, making a television change doesn't seem to evoke the same feeling as those prior acts. Interesting way to show the story, but... We'll see.]

Commercials - Segment #3

American Hitmen (Rock Band)
Met on tour of duty
"With a Little Help from My Friends"
Howard: American Hitmen, you know fellas, I have to say that being in Iraq prepares you for a harrowing experience like being here. That's a very emotional song. I felt some of that emotion go out of it. Don't let the emotion go.
Heidi: I think you're better than this performance. I wanted to rock out more with you. I wanted it harder.
Mel B: I have to really disagree with the both of you. I really liked it.
Howie: I'm with Mel. You will get by with a little help from your friends. I hope America does it's service like you did yours.
[They did a good job, but something did seem to be missing. Maybe it was song-choice? I hope they do get through.]

Commercials - Segment #4

Special Head (Levitation)
Raised himself (Levitates), and disappears (Poof - flame)
Reappears outside on the marquee

Commercials - Segment #5

Special Head continued
Heidi: I have to say, Special Head, you are sticking in people's heads.
Mel B: I think the first couple of times I saw you, I was surprised and shocked. This time I thought it was a little funny.
Howie: You use the word special in your title. The first time, you shocked us. The second time, it was less special. Now...
Howard: Special Head has run out of steam. You can only levitate so much.
[He's very strange. The levitation is cool, but like they said, you can only levitate so much. I think Howard is right... He's run out of steam.]

Fresh Faces (Dancers)
Five little girls
"I Love It" ("I crashed my car into the bridge...")
Mel B: You're like to 2013 mini-Spice Girls
Howie: I think that you're wonderful and adorable. I think think it was an amazing dance reciting. I don't think it's the caliber of this year's show.
Howard: You're very talented girls... (He couched a negative in there...)
Heidi: My two daughters just perked up. They want to be like you. This is what AGT is all about. I love you.
[Cute, but they were running around all over the stage to try to "fill" it, and it just seemed that's all they did. (It wasn't, which is why that's a bad thing.)]

Commercials - Segment #6

Collins Keys (15yo Magician)
Tablets connected to their Twitter accounts. He reveals the words the judges tweeted.
Howie: You continue to dazzle us. I just want to hear you say that word one more time, "Touchas".
Howard: You're one of my favorites. You've been doing better and better since Vegas (huh? One show? IN Vegas?)
Heidi: I just don't know how you do it.
Mel B: Not only are you amazing, you're very likeable and very hot, too.
[Pretty good. I've seen similar before, but he's "likeable" and does a good job of it all... Could be...]

Kevin Downy Jr (Comedian)
Howard: Now we have a show. This guy's the real deal. I admire your material, deliver, and now America has someone to vote for.
Heidi: I'm sure there's an audience for this type of material, but it's not me.
Mel B: I'm like one foot in the door, one foot out. Half of it made me laugh, the other half I was a confused.
Howie: I'm with Howard. His delivery... That character... People will be doing him tomorrow...
[Relatively sexual jokes for a family show, even if on at 10PM. His delivery reminds me of Bobcat Goldthwaite... And I didn't like his most of the time. We'll see.]

Commercials - Segment #7

Arilyn and Izzy (Band)
She sings death metal. Izzy drums.
Howard buzzed.
Howard: The kids are adorable. It's time to stop the nonsense. I'm so sorry. When you see it three times, look... This is a million dollar competition. It stops now.
Mel B: You are both so cute, and then this noise comes out of you...
Heidi: It is a little bit bizzare. You start off with a sweet little voice then go into Ozzy Osborne...
Howie: If it's up to America, right now as of this week, they have had 15 million hits.
[I didn't like them to start with. I don't like Death Metal screaming. She does it well, but still...]

Commercials - Segment #8

Alexandria the Great (Escape Artist)
Straight Jacket, 25' of chain, 5 padlocks, underwater
Mel B: I've very glad you're safe. Watching it was terrifying. I'm not sure it's a full show.l
Howie: It is thrilling. I agree with you (Mel). America's going to have to vote.
Howard: You are death-defying. Late in life you're coming around to this. I think you did a great job.
Heidi: The first time you did it, I held my breath with you, and you went so much further than I could.
[Pretty good escape. I think it was a bit easier than it appeared/sounded, but then, I'm no expert. Will take America voting.]

Commercials - Segment #9

The KriStef Brothers (Hand Balancing Act)
Howie: There is no question in my mind, by far the best act of the night, so far.
Howard: Howie is right on the money. You guys come with your sense of humor. All of America is cheering you.
Heidi: The two of you are very hot. I love when hot guys are sexy enough to wear costumes like that.
Mel B: I was thoroughly entertained.
[They brought humor! I didn't know if they could but they did. This worked well tonight. America MUST vote if they liked them, though.]

Commercials - Segment #10

Hype (Hip Hop dance)
Heidi and Mel B: It didn't draw me in.
Howie: America will decide.
Howard: This was an above average performance. Was it enough.
America is going to have to decide.
[They "melded hip hop dancing to the music". I didn't think it went as well as they did. I'm with the judges. Even so, if America liked them...]

Commercials - Segment #11

Brandon James (Operatic Singer)
"You Raise Me Up"
Judges - Standing O (not Howard)
Heidi: I fell in love with your story. I'm like right there with you when you sing.
Mel B: You have such grace when you sing.
Howie: You are here trying to win $1M. In the contest, you have done more than that. You've won the acceptance of your family and America. You have raised us up as a show.
Howard: We saw the stage of RCMH. Some of the acts got swallowed up. Look at you... You took control of this stage like a pro. I think you should be very proud of yourself. That was a very moving performance.

That's it for tonight.

Cya tomorrow for the results show, where only  four can go forward to the semi-finals.

;-)

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America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 07/17/2013 - Vegas Week, Baby II

NBC Highlights.

**

Montage of acts and judges talking about Vegas Week


Female Singers

Aaralyn & ??? (Death Metal singer and brother - drums)

Chloe Channell (Country singer - 11yo)

Genesis Nava (Country singer)

Ciana Pelekai (Pop singer - 12yo)

Commercials - Segment #2

Magic Group

RJ Cantu - Levitation

Naathan Phan - Doves disappear

Collins Key (Teen Magician) - Good close-up trick

Commercials - Segment #3

Ariann Black

Illusionist Leon ??? and ???? - Levitation, again
Girl was asked if anyone should go home. She said the only one she saw slip up was Ariann. Ariann was NOT happy - Said it showed SHE (the girl) was the weakest link in the magic category.

Commercials - Segment #4

Unique Group

Special Head (Levitates self)

Kennedy Davenport (Dancer)

Megan Piphus (Ventriloquist/Singer)

MikeBone (Lil Mike & Funny Bone - Brothers - Little People Native Americans - Rappers & Hip Hop) [One messed up routine] Not prepared at this level. Sent home immediately.

Commercials - Segment #5

Male Singers

Dave Fenley (Kinda like the guy a couple of years ago)

Marty Brown (Country singer)

Paul Thomas Mitchell (Kinda like the Counting Crows lead singer)

Jonathan Allen (Operatic singer - singing pop songs)

Travis Pratt (Operatic singer - Contra-Alto - Asked girl to marry him onstage at audition)

Commercials - Segment #6

I couldn't catch all the names. They went through all the acts telling them if they were going to NY (RCMH) or going home. There was a lot of crying on both sides.

Snapple Half'n'Half-Time Report (Quick takes of some of the best)

List of those who will be onstage live in NY next week (couldn't catch them all). America will begin voting.

And, that's it for tonight.

Cya next week. ;-)

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America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 07/16/2013 - Vegas Week, Baby

NBC Highlights.

**

They show several contestants going to and site-seeing around Vegas.

Judges discuss acts based on auditions, and whether they will stay in Vegas or go home.
60 spots to fill in the live shows in NY (Radio City Music Hall). They have to send 1/2 of them home.

Three types of acts:
1. Acts going straight to RCMH
2. Acts who judges need to see one more time in Vegas
3. Acts who are going straight home.

Decisions have been made. Judges ask for some of the acts to meet them on stage. 1/2 will go to the live shows. 1/2 going home. These are #2.

Commercials - Segment #2

Now those going straight through to RCMH and those who are going home.
Howard tells a group of kids they're going home.
They alternate telling people and groups of people (multiple acts) if they made it or not.

30 Acts put straight through to RCMH. These acts are going for the 30 acts left.

Commercials - Segment #3

Performance Day

Danger Acts

David - Juggler (juggling stun guns)

Brad Byers - Puts out a flame-thrower (torch) on his tongue, runs a hook through his nose into his mouth, then pulls a wagon with two people on it. Then removes the hook

Alexander - Swallows a daggar, then hangs and climbs a pole, then drops, face-first, toward the floor...

Commercials - Segment #4

... stops about a foot away from the floor.
Howard asks if he has more than this... He says yes.

Sam Johnson - Juggler - Pours gas on his hat, then sets it on fire. Pours gas on his head. Puts hat on it. Rolls on unicycle on wire, juggling three burning batons.

Red Panda (high unicyclist - kicks bowls to balance on her head.) Misses one (Hurt back a couple of days ago.) Kicks five up. Feels she messed up when she misses the one. Cries pretty hard on- and off-stage.

Commercials - Segment #5

Music - Bands

Forte - One of the originals pulled out, and found replacement online. This will be first time they've ever performed live together. (WOW!)

Brandon & Savannah (Brother & Sister singers) - Doing a cover song tonight.

American Hitmen (Rock'n'Roll group of former Combat Vets) - House of the Rising Sun

Commercials - Segment #6

Variety Group

2Unique - Rapping 12yo girls

LIL Demon - Hip Hop Dancer (Break Dancer)

Melody Cabolerro(sp?) (Acrobat and Contortionist)

D'Angelo and ??? (Ballroom Dancers - D'Angelo is Ruby's brother)

Ruby and Jonas (Ballroom Dancers - Brother of Ruby is D'Angelo) They slipped - They both his the floor - I think he slipped on her dress.
[NOTE: Father of D'Angelo and Ruby had the group of kids last year.]

Commercials - Segment #7

Comedy Group

Jimmy Failla (Comedian)

Eric Schwartz (Smooth E) (Comedian)

Taylor Williamson (Comedian)

John Wing (Comedian)

Commercials - Segment #8

Dancing Group

Archbishop Malloy Dance Step group

Hype

Art Spark (from Indiana)

Kid the Wiz (Solo dancer - dances flipping hat - missed it a couple of times)

Dylan Wilson (Solo dancer - from Indiana)

Commercials - Segment #9

Acrobat Group

Tavi & Antonio (Aerialists)

"Accro" Brandon Rosario (Pole Dancer)

Duo Resonance

Timber Brown (Pole Dancer/Acrobat)

KriStef Brothers (Hand Balancing w/humor)

Commercials - Segment #10

Female Singers

Deanna DellaCioppa (39yo - Couldn't hear the soundtrack, and it's very quickly into the singing. Asked to go backstage and wait. Others go first.)

Skilyr Hicks (14yo)

Selena Mykenzie(sp?) Gordon

Commercials - Segment #11

Cami Bradley

Deanna returns

That's it for tonight.
Cya tomorrow. ;-)

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America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 07/10/2013 - Final Auditions

NBC Highlights.

San Antonio early... Not sure when, but they switched to NY somewhere in there.

Mestizo Ballet (Mariachi Dancers w/knives)
Mel B - I enjoyed it.
Howie - Mateo - I think you're a star
Yes, all around.

Aquanauts (Synchronized Swimming)
Yes, all around.

Kevin Downy Jr (Comedian)
Howie - You look like if Joe Cocker and Neil Diamond gave birth to a comedian...
Yes, all around.

Arial Love Duet
Yes, all around.

Commercials - Segment #2

Timber Brown (Acrobatic Entertainer)
Climbs a pole about 20 feet, does some "pole dancing", then drops to 2' above the stage.
Timber is disappointed. Didn't perform all he wanted.
Howie: We didn't notice one single flaw.
Mel B knows him so cannot judge.
Yes from Howie, Howard, Heidi.

Commercials - Segment #3

Skylir Hicks (14yo Singer/Songwriter)
Original Song
Heidi - I think you're a beautiful girl, and I'm happy you shared your story to us.
Mel B - I can get that you're nervous, but I could hear a beautiful tone in your voice.
Howie - I can imagine you father is watching you, and glowing with pride.
Yes, all around.

Commercials - Segment #4

Orville Lounge

Dr Bob Baker (Gastro-Enterologist - Ventriloquist)
Howard's personal doctor (Given him a colonoscopy)
Worlds only talkiing large intestine
[Buncha crappy jokes ;-) ]
Heidi - I see Howard when I see you - without hair and without glasses.
Howie - I think it's likable, but not ready for $1M
No, Howie, Mel B, and Heidi.
Howard - Bob, don't take it out on me!

Hoola Hoop and Belching
Buzzed out.

Jesus - Science of Basketball
No. (Howard swished it)

Porno Poetry
No.

Commercials - Segment #5

Milton Patton (Country Music Singer)
[Great Voice - "Whiskey Lullaby"]
Audience3 loved him. Very emotional for him.
Mel B - I don't think anyone was really expecting that. I see a superstar within you.
Heidi - 21yo Milton. I think it's worth it you came. I like you.
Howard - You have a unique quality within you.
Howie - The things we work the hardest for, the things that cause us the most pain, are the things that payoff for us the most in the end.
Yes, all around.

Commercials - Segment #6

Howard Stern - America's Judge

Jetta "Linda Ostrofski"
(Last name of Howard's wife, but looks like him.)
Singing "Hot Stuff"
(She LOVES Howard, and freaks out.)
Howie - I don't know what to say. I can't listen to you, Howard. It has to be a no.
Mel B - No
Heidi - No
Howard - It would have been a yes from me, but...

That's it for tonight.
C'ya Next week in Vegas 0 Tuesday and Wednesday, again. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 07/09/2013 - Hollywood/LA Auditions

NBC Highlights.

Howie is late, so it's Heidi, Mel B and Howard to start with.

Olivia Box (Singer/Guitar-player 14yo)
"As Long as You Love Me"
Mel B - That was a very interesting song choice. Be careful where you take it and don't peak too soon.
Heidi - I loved you. I liked that you belted it, then the voice of an angel, then you belted it again.
Howard - You are an extraordinary singer.
Yes, all around.

Commercials - Segment #2

Howie shows up.

Ronald Barnham (Throws plungers and makes them stick to people)
Six people with bare backs come up. He tries throwing the plungers at them and only hits two.
Three buzzes.
No, all around.

They show Howie running around in the building, "lost".

???? (Former male stripper. Rapping)
Howard - Colossal waste of my time
No, all around.

Mr Television (Bad Puns)
No, all around.

Howie finally "finds" the stage.

Commercials - Segment #3

Three guys in 3-piece suits/tuxes
Tummy Talk
A large guy comes out, takes off his shirt
The three start to drum on the guy and his belly
Mel B - There's something very interesting in what you do. But I don't know if I like how hard you hit him...
After some more discussion about the guy's "girth", they bring out Nick who strips off his shirt and suit coat, and they use him as a drum kit.
Heidi - Is it wrong that I liked it?
Howard - I've been sitting here quietly thinking about my life...
Heidi - I have to go by the crowd... yes.
Howie - Yes
Mel B - (Howie convinces her to vote yes for one more time)
They're through.

Fresh Faces (five little girls - Acrobat/Dancing)
Audience loves it.
Mel B - You five are extremely talented
Yes, all around.

Jim (Celeb Impressionist)
Yes, all around.

Break Dancing - Swallows a sword and does some dance moves
Yes, all around.

Commercials - Segment #4

Ice Skaters and Aerialists
Standing O by everyone
Howard - This is fantastic. I've been saying for years, bring back hot pants...
Heidi - It was exciting and dangerous
Mel B - Never saw anything like that before
Howie - I have seen it all. But we've never had an ice act.
Yes, all around.

Sensation (Video Mapping group)
First to see it ever.
Audience liked it ("Vegas")
Howard - Nice reaction from the crowd. I see a lot of possibility with this. I think you're onto a really good idea. I'd like to see more dance incorporated, but I liked it.
Heidi - Have to say I was a little bored.
Mel B - I was completely impressed. It has so much potential.
Howie - I think it was amazing... New and original.
Howard - Yes.
Heidi - No.
Mel B - Yes.
Howie - Yes.
They're going to Vegas

Commercials - Segment #5

New Orleans Auditions

Yashua and Daniella (Ballroom Dancers - Abt 5-6yos)
Many in audience Standing O
Heidi - Amazing.
Mel B - So on time and on point. The whole routine was just great.
Howard - Some people have it and some don't. I think you have it.
Yes, all around.

Judges talk about dancing. Howard says he was a dance instructor. They play fun music. Howie and Mel B buzz (all buzzers).

Commercials - Segment #6

Aerialist
Yes, all around.

Jimmy Rose (Singer/Guitar player)
Coal miner and 4-year US Marine Corp Vet
Original song "Coal Kept the Lights On"
Standing - by audience and judges
Howie - Thank you for your service. Far as county artist, you have a great sound.
Howard - That was a damn good song. As a programmer of radio stations I would have added your song.
Heidi - I liked it a lot.
Mel B - You have a great voice.
Yes, all around.

Commercials - Segment #7

Abel Morillo (Plays homemade instruments)
Mel B buzzed
Howard buzzed
Heidi buzzed
Howie buzzed
No, all around.

Captain Explosion
Gets into things with 2 lbs of explosives and blows it all up.
Everyone goes outside
Nick "Do NOT try this at home."
Goes to a cardboard box-like thing and gets in

We hear the explosion, but don't see it.

Commercials - Segment #8

We see the explosion
He's laying on the ground
People help him get up
He's fine
They go inside, replaying the explosion
Howard - This is a tough one. I wasn't real connected to the thing.
Howie - I think this is amazing. Unlike Heidi who doesn't like to be scared.
Mel B - The bang was frightening. The silver box was just sparkly.
Howard - No.
Howie - Yes.
Heidi - I like you and want you to stay alive. I don't want to see you blow up - No
Mel B - No.
(Howie: You're wrong. You're all wrong!)
Howie: You guys have to learn to think outside the box.

Chloie Chanel (Singer abt 11 years old)
Standing O by audience
Mel B - I have to remind myself that you're only 11. You can sing. You can really sing.
Howie - I believe you are going to have a big career.
Howard - I'm known as the mean judge. Sometimes I think people should grow up. In your case, I think you're terrific.
Heidi - Has a child ever won on AGT? (Howie: Season 1) Then I think it's about time.
Yes, all around.

Commercials - Segment #9

New York auditions

Megan Amigo (Belly Dancing Contortion)
Howard - I think you're a really good contortionist and a really bad belly dancer.
Howie - I think I understand you. Yes
Howard, Heidi and Mel - No

Puppetry Act
No, all around

"Magic Act"
No, all around

Ice Act
No

Animal sounds
No

Commercials - Segment #10

Band from Harlem in NYC
2-1-2 Green
Howard - How you feeling right now?
212 - To get love from an audience like this one
Heidi - You kept me the whole time. I wish you girls had your own moment in the song.
Howie - You kids are going places. I think you are going to have a career and I think you're going places.
Mel B - I like what I saw, a lot.
Yes, all around.

Commercials - Segment #11

Al Harris
(Comedian like Rip Taylor or Carrot-Top)
Howard and Mel B buzzed
Heidi buzzed
Howie buzzed
He keeps going...
Howard keeps trying to stop him. Howie buzzes him over and over
Finally he stops.
Howard - Al, can I talk to you. Maybe you should have opened with the Stool Softener. You remind me of Howie.
Mel B - It wasn't good for me. Audience booes.
Howie - I think you're the king of bad jokes.
Heidi - No.
Mel B - No.
Nick comes out to help him take his props out.

That's it for tonight.
Cya TOMORROW! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2013 - 07/01/2013 - Chicago Auditions

NBC Highlights.

Kelsey & Bailey (Dog Act)
Howard: You were dancing with your dog. Didn't realize you were a dance act.
Howie: I think America's going to love you.
Mel B: I loved all the awww... aww... aww... Loved it.
Yes, all round.

Basketball/Juggline/Cycling act
Yes, all round

Tammy Bradley - Acapella Singing
Yes, all round

Dance Act with TV Screens
Howie: Loved it... Beautiful, Moving
Yes, all round

Commercials - Segment #2

David Berman (Juggling)
Does a little juggling, then balances a molatov cocktail on a balloon on a stick. Pops the balloon dropping the molatov cocktail to the stick. Then throws it into a 55-gallon drum to prove it was filled.
Audience - Standing Ovation
Howard: I love when an act comes on stage and says they'll do something dangerous and could hurt themselves, but you are the first who said you could hurt ME.
Mel B: Bring it. I want to see more.
Howie: Kudos to you, sir.
Yes, all round

Commercials - Segment #3

Chicago Boys Acrobatic Team
Audience and Judges - Standing O
Heidi - You guys brought the house down. You're awesome.
Mel B - From start to end, it was unique. I want to see more.
Howie - Today you took skipping and jumping and added testosterone... Love it
Howard - When it started, I thought what's this going to be? They need a coach... (Coach is brought out.) His story is told.
Yes, all round

Commercials - Segment #4

Two Unique - Female DJ & Female Rapper
Mel B - Asks about the DJ doing it all. Yes. You've got attitude. You've got swag. I like you both a lot.
Howie - You ran out of breath a little bit. It's hard to believe you're both 10 years old.
Howard - I think you may just be the next big thing.
Yes, all round

Omega Force - Dance and acrobatic troup
Heidi and Mel B standing O
Yes, all round

Tianna (singer)
12 years old
Howie - You blew me away. If my eyes were closed, I'd have never guessed you were 12 years old.
Yes, all round

??? Dancing School
Yes, all round

Commercials - Segment #5

Singer - It's Love
Howard: Yes
Howie: I didn't like it. If you're going to be a singer, you have to be surprizing. No.
Mel B: I'm also going to say no.
Nope.

Sully Dunn - Singer/Songwriter
Original song against going to college
Mel B - There'x something extremely, weirdly, quirkily likable
Howie - I have no idea what's going on up there, but I like it.
Howard - I feel like I'm hanging out at the my daughter's college dorm. Stay in college.
Vote: Howie: Yes. Howard: No. Mel B: Yes. Heidi: Yes.
Audience stands. Vegas, baby!

Commercials - Segment #6

Branden James - Opera Singer (Tenor)
Standing Ovation by everyone (judges included)
Heidi: You were saying you sang with passion. I felt it. Goosepimples all over my body.
Howie: You sire, are great. (Search for Mom: I have to tell you something mam, he is going to inspire people beyond this filming. You have created a gem.)
Yes, all round

Coming

Short person: Take the "X" back, Take the "X" back. Take the "X" back. Judges: NO!

Nick comes out on stage, takes something from the act, and throws it at Howie - Howie dogdges - then walks off carrying some of the act's stuff, grinning.

Commercials - Segment #7

Animal Acts previewed

Trevor Stone (Cat Trainer)
Spontaneous Art (Real name of act)
Big Kitty comes on stage and does a little comedic singing and pooping
Heidi Buzzed Nick comes on stage to clean up (Poop is what he tossed at Howie)
Nope.

Square Circle Review (Only wrestling sideshow circus) - No way

Chris the Wedding DJ (Standup Comedy) - Nope (He's the "Take the 'X' back" guy)

Enrique (Teach audience how to dance Samba)
Everyone dances, including judges - Audience Conga Line
Many people on stage.
No, obviously.

Commercials - Segment #8

San Antonio Auditions

Dave Fenley - Singer/Songwriter (Sings his version of "Too Close")
Standing Ovation - Audience
Mel B: I liked that a lot. You have the soul, the raspiness. (Is it want you want what you really really want?) Oh, yes it is.
Howie: How long have you been doing this? (10 years) And you have JUST been discovered.
Howard: It's exciting to meet a guy like you.
Yes, all round.

Commercials - Segment #9

Dancin Dillon Wilson (Hip-Hop Variation)
From Huntington, IN
Standing O by audience
Howard: Did your parents think you were weird? (Yes
Mel B: You went from being like a regular kid to hot and sexy when you started dancing
Heidi: I liked it. I thought you were great.
Howie: You are a diamond in the rough. You are going to shine on this stage.
Yes, all round
[Yeah! Indiana is represented!]

Commercials - Segment #10

Hunk O Mania's International Men of Steel (Dancers)
Howie Buzzed
Howard Buzzed
The girls are by each other, watching enraptured
Mel B: Can I ask? Can you do the boob bounce thing?
Howard: No.
Mel B: For the ladies, yes
Heidi: Yes.
Howie: No, I'm sorry.

Mike Bonez (Brother American Indian Rappers)
Rapping "Do the Rain Dance"
Howard: You know this is really weird. I was sorta not expecting to like this. But based on that performance, I liked it.
Howie: The song is in my head (Wait until you go outside! I'd give it about 30 minutes.)
Yes, all round.

Commercials - Segment #11

The American Hitmen (Rock Band)
Ex-Marines (real brothers and friends)
Standing Ovation by everyone
Howard: I have been waitinig for two seasons  to find a band that would make it to the top. Great audition.
Heidi: I loved it.
Mel B: Great job. This is what this show means.
Howie: So two brothers from the same family went over... Yes. This is what AGT is all about. Because a trip from the smoke pits to a million dollars can only happen here.
Yes, all round.

Good show.

Cya next week! ;-)