Me, Myself and I

RIP Shelby (d:09/26/2011)

2011-09-27T02:33:00.001-04:00

Shelby - 05/14/2011

Shelby, a black-lab mix we had gotten from the Lafayette Humane Society a little after Christmas, 2002, died this morning.

When my wife moved up here in July, 2001, she'd had to leave her dogs. The cats we had were ok, but she really wanted a dog. So I promised her a dog for Christmas. Early in 2002, we began looking. We went to Lafayette, where my parents lived, and to Lafayette's Humane Society. We'd gone to look for a small dog, but they didn't have any at the time. Among the dogs they did have, this black lab was super friendly, and Chris decided she wanted her.

When we got her, we were told they thought she was 2 to 2-1/2 years old. Also, when we got her, they thought she'd been spade. We took her to the vet's, got her shots, and he said he thought she'd been spade., but I'm getting a bit ahead of myself.

Shelby was a "mama's dog", meaning she hung out around Chris all day, including "vulturing" from the back of the couch over her as she watched TV or read. (For those who remember, think of Snoopy on a limb or the back of a chair.)

2002

She also considered herself a lap-dog. Chris would get home from work, sit down, and Shelby would be in her lap, licking away. (I called her a Yaegermeister - you know... A black licker! LOL)

She was a pretty good dog. We'd take her out back, and if she wandered out of our yard, we'd call her, and she'd come running back to us. We tried to give her a "run" with a wire stretched across the yard, and a relatively long leash, so she had the run of most of the back yard. But the noise the wheel made on the wire scared her, so all we could do was tie her up.

Well, seems there was this male black lab mix running around the neighborhood at the time. We tied her up outside to do her business, and apparently, HE did HIS. A few short months later, and we had puppies. Here are the updates I sent to friends at the time about Shelby, her puppies, and what our cats thought about the situation:

As mentioned, we kept two of her puppies - Kirby and KC.

Chris visited home at least every month or so, and Shelby and the other dogs tended to be very depressed when she was not home. But when she got back, they almost attacked her, hoping onto her lap and licking away.

Well, Chris' 12yo rat-terrier became pregnant by the next-door neighbor's Spitz. In September, she had three puppies. In October, Chris went back to Fort Branch, and when she came home, she had one of the puppies, she called Jake. Shelby and the "grrls" nosed and licked him, and he had a home.

Whenever we went out on our deck, Shelby and KC would wrestle a bit, and Jake would try to join in. Kirby tended to shy away, though she'd join in now and then. Over the years, Jake came to "rule the roost", and he and Shelby would "wrestle" around the living room. Jake would growl and nip at her back legs, she'd run around with him chasing her, and he'd stand over her chewing on her ears. The others were scared when they did - I think Shelby could be a bit rough, and with Jake growling and such - they tended to huddle by Chris or me.


2003

Shelby also tended not to hang around OUR yard, but visited the neighbors' at times. However, early on, we didn't worry about that. All of the dogs would go out with Chris or me, and would come right back in, when they were done. But, there was this one day ---

I got home from work before Chris. I took the dogs out, and they did their business. However, Shelby wandered on down the street while I was dealing with the other two. I called to her and she kept right on wandering down toward 39. Kirby and KC wanted to follow, but I corralled them and ushered them into the house. Then I headed down toward 39, calling Shelby's name. By the time I got to 39, and a little north on it, I saw a black lab being loaded into a car - Actually, the people opened the car door, and the dog jumped in! I was SURE it was Shelby, but couldn't be positive. I went back home, grabbed the leash, and headed back out to 39. I went the same direction, and by the time I got to Brendenwood's stop-light, I was sure that Shelby was gone. About that time, a pickup went through the light, across to the gas station, carrying a man, a woman and ... a black lab. I crossed 39, and as I was getting close to the truck, I asked if that were their dog. They said no, that they didn't have a phone right now, and was going to call the number on the tag. I asked if the number was - our number - and they said yes. So, I hooked up Shelby, and dragged her back home. At the time I had a hard boot on one foot (after a surgery), and at the distance I had already walked, it was hurting. Anyway, I got her home, and shortly after, I believe, Christopher got all three dogs tags with name, address, phone number, etc., on them.


2008

That was a long time ago. More recently, Shelby was much slower than the other dogs in coming back in for Chris (no leash, again). She tended to stop and smell the air. (We live close to Pizza Hut, so that's probably part of what she was smelling.) Her eyes were starting to get a little cloudy, but she seemed to be able to see and hear ok, Still, she was getting old - about 84-90 in dog years.

Well a couple of days ago, there was no real indication that anything was going to happen. Shelby and Jake wrestled a bit, and Shelby acted quite normally - taking her time outside,... laying by the food bowl (guarding it) and munching while laying down... etc.

We had a garage sale, and for the last part of each day - Friday and Saturday - the dogs were out, greeting people, enjoying the freedom, etc. Shelby was the last to come back in, but again, that was normal.

I got up Sunday at about 12:45, and Shelby was laying in the bathroom. She normally would get up and go into the living room, but she didn't. She bent out of my way. She was panting, but that was relatively normal for her at times, too, so I didn't think anything of it.

I went out to the living room and a few minutes later, Shelby came out of the bathroom. She came into the living room, and I noticed she was kind of wobbily on her feet. She hacked up some mucus, and wandered toward me, heading into the laundry room. I called her out of there, because I knew she'd probably poo there. She came back, and about 1/2-way back, she gacked again. When she got to me, I petted her. She sat down, like normal, but then she laid down, breathing hard, on her side.

I petted her a few minutes, and after she didn't move much, I called Chris, and told her something was wrong with Shelby. She got up and took the dogs out and Shelby didn't even try to get up. When she came back in, I told her about the gack - mostly food in one - I'd already cleaned up, and the two new puddles

Then we put a sheet under her and dragged her into the living room, so I could use my wheelchair into and out of the kitchen. She didn't even raise her head when we did this. She laid in the living room, and Chris laid by her all day. Chris got up a couple of times to take the others out, and Shelby struggled to her feet, and went out, but either Chris had to pick up her front end and drag her in (very bad for her already bad back, but I couldn't really help very well from the wheelchair, and if I'd have tried standing, I'd have fallen over), or as soon as she hit the hardwood floor inside the door, she'd lay down, and Chris would have to drag her over to the sheet.

Chris had also looked up some things on the internet. We thought maybe she had a stroke, and some sites said that the dog could not only survive, but with time, could recover from one. We called Indianapolis Emergency Vet Hospital to ask questions, but they wanted us to bring her in, which we could NOT afford. We discussed if there were no changes taking her to one of the local vets, and if they couldn't do anything, to have her put down. Chris had been syringe-feeding her water most of the day, and one time Shelby sat up enough to drink some water out of a bowl.

This went on for some time, and we called the boys to tell them if they wanted to see Shelby again, they should come by. Christopher had a video-speech to give, and Chris told him she wasn't going to be able to come. (He had to have a certain number of people, and Chris and I were in the count.) He'd gotten my other son, Matthew, to come. When he stopped by for my tripod, on the way, he found out about Shelby. I told him to come back afterward, and he did.

After he left, Chris decided to stay out in the living room with Shelby, and I stayed up doing other things. Every time there was an odd noise, Chris sat up and looked at Shelby. She had been breathing hard all day. About 4:30, Chris got up, took the others out and tried to get Shelby to go. She wouldn't. Chris laid down and was watching Shelby, when she said "She just died." She'd taken three deep breaths, and stopped breathing.

Chris texted Christopher (so if they were asleep, it wouldn't wake them or Katie up), and we were surprised when he texted back. We needed help getting Shelby outside and burying her. He came over a little after 5 and took Shelby out back. Chris went with him, and they buried her behind our trees.

Shelby was a pretty good dog. There were times she didn't listen, but there are a LOT of dogs out there that do the same. We hope she lived a good life, despite the times we yelled at her for various things.

RIP, Shelby.

2010 - Shelby's favorite position

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 09/14/2011 - Finale Results Show

2011-09-14T22:05:00.000-04:00

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

Montage of many acts, mostly the top 10.
Opening Segment
Four acts, one winner, one prize.
Intro of the judges

Intro of the Finalists:
Team iLuminate
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr
Poplyfe
Silhouettes

Montage of last night's performances with some judges' comments
Piers: I think America had a very hard time (picking a winner). One act, we know from their emotions, that they let themselves down, I don't agree. The pressure on America to vote was huge. The pressue on these acts is tremendous.

The acts will each perform with one of their heroes tonight.

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr with Patti LaBelle
Song - "You're All I Need (To Get By)"
LEM - It's been a dream come true. When all this started, my mother asked me who I would like to sing with, and I said, Miss Patti LaBelle.
GREAT performance by both - Patti at 67, Landau at 37. WOW.

Commercials / Segment #2

Def Leppard perform short versions of "Rock of Ages" and "Pour Some Sugar on Me".
VERY COOL. These guys still got it!

A look at what was going on backstage when they had a technical issue (Backstage doors wouldn't open. This is when they played the montages at the end.)

Commercials / Segment #3

Team iLuminate perform with Cobra Starship
Song: "You Make Me Feel"
Neat. Never heard of Cobra Starship (I'm old. Sue me!) but I liked the song.
And Team iLuminate showed they were more than just a fancy light show.

Commercials / Segment #4

Judges - How they have no clue what they're going to see when they come into auditions.
Showing a lot of the acts that were buzzed by all, and many that Nick joined them.

The Audition All Stars perform.
That was so bad it was good. LOL

Commercials / Segment #5

Silhouettes perform with LeAnn Rimes "Give"

Commercials / Segment #6

What the judges think of each other.
Sharon: This thing between Piers and Howie... It makes me feel like a school marm.
Montage of the judges, especially Piers and Howie.
Sharon: This is the wackiest year ever.

Auditions for next year start in October. See NBC.com/AGT

One Republic perform short versions of "Secrets" and "Good Life"
Good songs. I'm gonna have to start paying attention to music again!

Commercials / Segment #7

Jerry Springer joins Nick onstage.
The winner will get not just a million dollars but will headline a show in Vegas.
Details: Starting Oct 28 at Caesar's Palace in Vegas with Jerry Springer, all top 4 acts, the best of the top 10 and Michael Grimm, last year's winner.

Orville Lounge After Party

Tony Bennett and Queen Latifa perform "Who Can I Turn To"
Wonderful.

Commercials / Segment #8

Poplyfe and Stevie Wonder perform "Higher Ground"
Pretty damn good.
Stevie, does Poplyfe have it? They got it. It's Poplyfe and Team Wonder!

Commercials / Segment #9

Cirque du Soleil perform
That's one of those "How in the Hell do they do some of that stuff?" acts.

Top 4 are welcomed to the stage.
Silhouette, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr, Poplyfe, and Team iLuminate
For one act, the end of the road.
America has voted. The act finishing in fourth place and leaving the competition is: Poplyfe
Montage of the AGT journey from Auditions to now, mostly the judges' comments.
Favorite memory - Probably the one we just made (performing with Stevie Wonder). We had so much fun.
Piers: Watching their very first audition, it's hard to believe it's the same band. Be proud, go on, continue, and win the next competition you enter.

Commercials / Segment #10

Next act out: America has voted. The act finishing in third place and leaving the competition is: Team iLuminate (ARE YOU KIDDING ME?)
Montage of their AGT Highlights.
[It's GOTTA be that America figured they were already stars and needed to help someone else. GEEZE!]
This was the most amazing experience of our lives. Thank America for the opportunity, the judges for their comments...
Sharon: Every time they have performed, their concept has amazed myself, the other judges and America.

[I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I'm sure. I hope that producers around America and the world are watching this show. There are a LOT of good acts that haven't made it. Every one of the top 10 deserve their own acts somewhere, and there are at least several in the groups before them.]

Commercials / Segment #11

Montage of Jackie ... Best selling debut artist ever, and latest album went straight to #1.
Jackie Evancho performs Nessun Dorma (an aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot)
WOW! Fan-damn-tastic.

Commercials / Segment #12

America, your top two acts are Silhouettes and Landau Eugene Murphy Jr
Howie: They are both phenomenal. The only bad thing there is only one winner, and one million dollars.
Montage of both acts "jouney" through AGT... Silhouettes first, then Landau.
The whole competition has been leading up to this moment.

America has voted. The winner of the $1,000,000 and the star of the headline show in Las Vegas is: LANDAU EUGENE MURPHY JR. Wow! (From carwasher to $1,000,000 crooner.)
Thank you so much for believing in me. It's been a long hard journey.
He's surrounded by every one of the Silhouettes.

LANDAU WINS!

That's it, America. You voted for the crooner. And he proved tonight he can do more. What a year! This was one of the best ever. I hope to see you all next year.

TTFN! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 09/13/2011 - The Finals

2011-09-14T00:29:00.000-04:00

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

Four acts. There can be only one winner.

The Top 4 acts are:
Silhouettes
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr
Team iLuminate
PopLyfe

Opening Segment
Nick mentions special performance by Terry Fator tonight, too.
Intro of the Judges
Montage of many of the best remembered acts and the final four from this year, with judges comments mixed in. Auditions, Vegas Week, Hollywood, and Top 10.

Four acts will perform. America will vote. On at 8PM tomorrow.

Commercials / Segment #2

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr - Singer
Bio montage.
Piers: Could I see him in Vegas tomorrow? Absolutely.
Song - "My Way"
[GREAT JOB!]
Standing Ovation - including the judges.
Piers: What a moment Landau. You've come such a long way on this show. You took your hero's best sone, and sang it absolutely from the heart. I can tell you right now, that is the marker. That is a million dollar performance.
Sharon: You gave me goose-bumps. It was perfectly sung. I heard your vocal range. You didn't play it safe tonight. You gave it your all.
Howie: Landau Eugene Murphy - I have to tell you that there is a good chance that you just sealed the deal.
[It's going to take some to top that, but I'm sure the others will do their best!]

Landau performing a duet with Patty LaBelle tomorrow night.

Commercials / Segment #3

The acts coming into Vegas...

Team iLuminate - Hard to describe - Dancers, actors, technological performances...
Montage of TI practicing.
Standing Ovation, including judges.
Sharon: Technology, creativity, and someone with a vision. And you are the reason our show is so much different than any other. Singers rely on other peoples' songs. You just do it all from zero. And it's just brilliant. It was bigger and better tonight.
Howie: Original. Wonderful. I think you're at just a little bit of a disadvantage. Because people will vote based on a connection, and it may just be that a single act (Landau) may have a better chance than a group your size. But America, if you believe that this group should win, you have to vote.
Piers: We normally just say that you're what this show is about. But you are what this country is about. Smart young people with vision to create jobs, create

Team iLuminate will perform with Cobra Starship tomorrow.

Commercials / Segment #4

Poplyfe - Band
Bio.
Sharon: I can see no reason Poplyfe can't win. They're young and talented and can go all the way.
Songs: (Queen) - We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions\
Some ovation, but judges stayed seated.
Howie: I believe you are champions and you have what it takes, but some of the notes...
Piers: Everyone on the top 4 is going to win. I thought some of the singing was a bit off, and the performace was a bit frenetic... But
Sharon: Your singing wasn't quite on tonight, but your passion is. You are a star.

Poplyfe performing with Stevie Wonder tomorrow.

Commercials / Segment #5

Technical problems for Silhouettes act.
Montage of some first auditions
Montage of Nick at some of the sites, and some of his reactions to acts.

Silhouettes
to "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
Great. Standing Ovation by all again.
Piers: I think like Landau and Team iLuminate you saved the best for last.
Sharon: Inpirational.
Howie: They had the perfect ending - the word Love. We loved it. America loves it. America has to vote for their favorite act.

Biggest decision you have to make - Pick a winner.

From tonight's performance, it would be Team iLuminate, though Landau and Silhouettes were fantastic, too, and Poplyfe is MUCH better than tonight's performance.

I won't be (too) upset, no matter who wins.

Cya Tomorrow for the Finale. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 09/07/2011 - Top 10 Results Show

2011-09-07T22:04:00.001-04:00

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

The Top 10 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

Of those 10, only four will go through. America only voted (no judge's choice).

Segment #1
Montage of acts from last night
Intro of Nick Cannon
Highest vote of the whole season last night.

Green Room - The acts waiting to be called out.
Also tonight, Il Divo
Intro of judges

Sharon: Excited is not the word. The anticipation has been killing me all day long. For us, it's been a phenomenal year. This is the first year we've had a band and magician in the top 10.

10 acts, 4 spots in the finals
First group:
Smage Brothers Riding Show and Team iLuminate
Howie: It's really tough. Smage Brothers, I've never seen what you do inside. And Team iLuminate, you're the 2nd best fun I can have in the dark.
America has voted. The act going through to the finals is: Team iLuminate
SBRS: It's been a roller coaster ride with breakdowns and people getting hurt. But it's been great.
TI: (Ready for the finals?) Yes. Thank you America.
Howie: I think there's a good chance you're going to take this all the wsy.

Commercials / Segment #2

Orville Lounge After Party

Next group:
Miami All-Stars and Lys Agnes
Piers: This is bigger than last night. We've seen you both before, getting better and better. It's a testiment of the talent we've had this year, that one or both of you are going home.
America has voted. The act going through to the finals is: [Lys or neither]... Neither. I'm sorry. You both are going home.
MAS: Favorite memory. I remember when Piers saw our Swing, and he said it was our favorite performance of the night. How can we not be grateful to America.
Lys: Standout moment: Last night was a big moment. My whole life I've been hard to define. And I want to thank all those who got it... who understood...
Piers: What lovely speeches to make. We know how devastated you are. One thing I know is you couldn't have done any more than you did. I know we'll hear more from both of you.

Commercials / Segment #3

Next group:
Poplyfe and Landon Swank
Sharon: I do love both acts. Mixed emotions. At this stage, you're all winners. Remember you're all hear because America has voted you here. Even if you go home, you have a fanbase. This is only the beginning.
Less than 1% difference in their totals
America has voted. The act going through to the finals: Poplyfe
Landon: Life-changing. Thank you (judges) for your kind words. Now lets go out and support Landon Swank.
Poplyfe: (Plans for the finals) Something epic.
Sharon: I am just so happy for you guys. Congratulations.

Commercials / Segment #4

Backstage w/Nick showing Piers' trailor; wardrobe; food table; and more... Sharon; Howie ("naked).

Il Divo perform "Wicked Game"

Commercials / Segment #5

Next group:
Silhouette and West Springfield Dance Team
America has voted. The act going into the finals is: Silhouette
WSDT: (Highlight) The experience has been so amazing. We honestly didn't expect to come this far.
Howie: I can't tell you how exciting I am for you (Silhouette). This is the year of the dance. Already in the top 4 we have two dance groups. You are so special... so unique...

One spot left, 2 acts remaning.
Landau and Anna

Commercials / Segment #6

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr and Anna Graceman
America has voted. The act going into the finals is: Landau Eugene Murphy Jr
Anna: This experience has been amazing. I am so lucky to be here, and I'm so happy for Landau (she was crying, but hard to tell if it was because she lost, or Landau won!)
Landau: Dream come true. It's hard being up here in the competition and taking it from these kids.

So, America, the final four are:
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr
Silhouette
PopLyfe
Team iLuminate

Finals are next Tuesday. Results will be Wednesday.

Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 09/06/2011 - Top 10

2011-09-06T23:09:00.000-04:00

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

Montage of the acts from tonight

The Top 10 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

I see way more than 4 in this group I'd like to see in the Finals. I guess it depends on what and how they do tonight.

Opening segment
Live from Hollywood
Nick intro
Finals, next week. Only 4 spots for the finals. No judges picks this week, but they still have their buzzers.
Judges intros

Sent the acts off to a top celebrity hang out where they got to hang out with the judges.
From 100,000 acts for this season, whittled down to these 10.

Michael Grimm performs "Stay With Me (Baby)"
He's on tour with Stevie Nicks promoting his new album. Almost done building his grandmother's house, and got married.

Commercials / Segment #2

Miami All-Stars - Dance Group
All born in Miami, but all come from different countries
Sharon: A dance group has never won AGT, but this group could do it.
Piers buzzed before 2nd song started
[Not quite as thilling as before, but cool.]
Piers: You became a cheerleading act. You had the silly chicken. It made you look a bit silly, so you came from an explosive act to a silly act. It's only my opinion, but I think it was a mistake.
Sharon: The theme of this, I'm not in love with the theme. The energy was fantastic, but I think you let yourself down with this performance.
Howie: It is NFL kickoff week on NBC. I think you are all-stars, but I think you took the Miami out of the all-stars. I loved the Latin flare.
[It was a neat act, and only one of the many dances they've done, but this is the one that gets them into the finals. I think, llke the judges, they blew it.]

Commercials / Segment #3

Lys Agnes - Operatic singer
Mother was a singer in Vegas. When the show closed, she didn't have work.
Piers: If Lys delivers the same as she did in the last round, she'll make it through.
She wants to fuse rock and opera together.
Aerosmith's "Dream On"
[That woman has a helluva range!]
Sharon: At the beginning of the song, I thought I was listening Cher. When you sing in your lower register, it just doesn't sound as good. It picked up in the middle.
Howie: The scary thing - The positive and the negative is you're a great singer. I don't know if the risk
Piers: Ignore them. They're talking complete clap trap. The worst thing you could have done is to come out and do the same thing you've done. I thought you were perfect pitch in the lower register. And when you hit the big note, I felt it. I think the American public will say this is a proper bona-fide performance.
Lys: My roots are in rock, and I wanted to share that with everyone.
[THAT was interesting. I think something from Tommy or Jesus Christ Superstar or Cats or something like that would have suited her voice better, but DAMN that girl can sing. Power in the lower register, and she did it well. Sharon said the song was written for (by, Sharon) Steven Tyler who has one of the highest registers... No... He can flat out sing, too. And he's learned how to scream those high notes on key, as other rockers have. Why can't Lys?]

Commercials / Segment #4

Landon Swank - Illusionist
Not sure being in the Top 10 has sunk in, yet. Grew up in Alaska, a small town (Wassilla). Grew up watching Copperfield.
Piers: Landon's problem is magic acts have not made the finals. He's got to do it tonight.
He does a type of Copperfield performance. Sometimes it can seem a little slow.
Sharon and Howie standing o.
Howie: You're a conjurer. You conjur things up.
Piers: I'm not sure what I just watched. Did it work the way it was supposed to? (Yes - This is the first time it has!)
Sharon: I love the relaxed way you perform. There's none of those capes and flashy stuff. I loved it.
Landon: (Nervous?) Absolutely. Like I said, this is the first time it's actually worked!
[The only thing that bothers me about him is how slow the act goes. He's good at what he does, and he's very theatrical (like Copperfield). I hope he has a real chance.]

Commercials / Segment #5

Anna Graceman (sorry for the misspellings earlier) - Singer (11yo)
She's from Juneau Alaska
Howie: Where do you get such soul, such talent out of an 11 year old\
[She's not at the piano...]
Song: Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors"
[Hard to believe that girl is 11 years old!]
Piers: You think you sang well? (yes). You have an extraordinary voice, but when you're in the lower register, you go flat. (I didn't hear it.) The obvious comparison is with Jackie, last year. A great performance, but it's going to be a tough night.
Sharon: Loved the song choice. I felt with you on the "grassy knoll" didn't let you perform as well. I'd love to have seen you flat on the stage. Well done.
Howie: You're 11yo. You're already a star. I don't know if this song or this performance will do it.
Anna: I didn't use the piano this time, because I really wanted to connect with my audience.
[I don't think Piers was right. Anna hit all the notes right. She did a great job, and she's got a helluva chance.]

Commercials / Segment #6

Silhouettes - hard to describe
There are children in Silhouettes who have life-threatening illnesses. Don't let life's obsticals stop you.
Song: I Believe (that Love is the Answer)
Standing ovation by everyone, including all judges.
Sharon: My goodness me. That was exquisite. That was breathtaking, and beautiful and exquisite (audience STILL cheering).
Howie: If I repeat what she said, I don't know, because I couldn't hear what she said. I think this is the first final act of the show tonight.
Piers: As I was watching it tonight, what a story you told. America's having a tough time. You come along and make people proud of being Americans. It AGT... This act to me, THE best performance of the night by far.
S: This has been the most amazing journey most of us have been on. We're just so happy to be here.

Commercials / Segment #7

Smage Brothers Riding Show
Piers: The Smage Bros nearly killed themselves and their family last performance. How they step it up from there, I don't know.
[WOW!]
Howie: OMG! First thing I have to ask are you ok? Mr Small you got hit in the head... (He's ok). So you said last time you were going to make Wisconsin
Piers: Very exciting, dramatic and so on. I didn't think it was as good as last time... You made several mistakes. Overall, I still love you as an act, but as an act in the Top 10, a litte disappointing.
Sharon: I disagree with Piers... I thought it was exciting and wonderful.
[I thought they were damn good, too. I don't know what show Piers is watching tonight. Probably his own on his iPhone.]

Commercials / Segment #8

Tomorrow - Il Divo and Howie Mandal as you've never seen him before

Poplyfe - Band
Howie: Song choice is huge. Beatles last time was wonderful, but where do you go from there?
Jackson Five - "I'll Be There" at the beginning. "Oh Baby Give Me One More Chance"... "Stop the Love You Save"...
Sharon and Howie (and audience) Standing Ovation - They get Piers up.
Piers: For the first time in his miserable little life, Nick Cannon is right. That does deserve a standing ovation. You are a great pop band. That's what you are.
Sharon: A great idea to come up with that Jackson medley. There's such a place for you in the industry right now. Kids relate to you.
Howie: Everybody in America, you are idiots if you don't vote. These people deserve it.
P: We wanted something to be different. You don't have to sing Rap and rock. We wanted to bring back some of the feel-good music.
[She sounded VERY much like a young Micheal. The songs were a little fast, but they were damn good. They DO deserve to go on.]

Commercials / Segment #9

West Springfield Dance Team ... Dance Team
Sharon: These are high-school kids. They've gone from YouTube to the top 10 and they could make it to the finals.
Piers buzzed. [Fun, but a little slow]
Sharon: Now, whenever you're going to be on the show, there's no surprises. It's too predictable for me, now.
Howie: I thought it was very good, but I don't think it was stepped up from last time.
Piers: If I'd have been you guys, I wouldn't have done the horror stuff tonight. I think I'd have surprised us and shown your full dancing capbabilities. I think we're all feeling it. It was predictable and a little boring. Sorry.
[I don't know about predictable and boring, but it was VERY slow and plodding this time. As the judges said, not a top-10 performance, though good jobs.]

Commercials / Segment #10

Auditions for next season start in October.

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr - Singer
Piers: This is a dream. This is a guy who washes cars. Now he's that close to a million dollars.
The thing that's missing in Vegas is the crooners. (Landau)
Song: "Ain't That A Kick in the Head"
[The guy sounds JUST like Sinatra]
Everybody is on their feet - Audience, judges, and more!
Howie: Dean Martin. I'd like to kick America in the head and tell them to vote for you. You're amazing. You're a great guy with great talent.
Piers: you got your mojo back! You were struting the stage. I was watching you. We were talking about his earlier tonight. If I ware to spend my own money on any act tongiht, it would be Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
Sharon: You are one helluva class act. You look ... Wooo. So smart you look. You know when you are listening to something great.
LEM: I love everybody out here.

Commercials / Segment #11

Team iLuminate - Hard to describe - Music, Dance, Technology
Howie: They've set their performance to such I high level, it's going to be hard to beat.
The girl who runs the computer is going to dance with the team.
WOW! Standing Ovation by everyone, including judges.
Piers: You can tell by the reaction of the crowd, its been an amazing night. That was, by far, your best performance. I've done this show for 6 years. I don't think I've seen any more original act before.
Sharon: I'm in Vegas, right now, watching a million dollar act.
Howie: What a night. You were spectacular. I can tell you as a judge sitting right here, one of the best acts I've seen. They've gotta VOTE!

Remember there are no judges' picks this time. Only FOUR acts will make it.
My choices: Team iLuminate, Silhouettes, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr, and ... SH-T! I want them them ALL to go through... One more, huh? Ok... I'll say PopLyfe, though I wouldn't be upset if Lys Agnes, Anna Graceman or Smage Bros Riding Show make it through.

Results show tomorrow.

Cya then. ;-)

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

2011-08-31T22:07:00.000-04:00

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

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

2011-08-30T23:07:00.001-04:00

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

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

2011-08-24T22:05:00.000-04:00

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

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

2011-08-23T23:05:00.000-04:00

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

--

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

2011-08-17T22:05:00.000-04:00

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

--

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

2011-08-16T23:08:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-10T22:05:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-09T23:03:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-03T22:02:00.000-04:00

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

2011-08-02T23:05:00.000-04:00

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! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 07/27/2011 - Results Show #3

2011-07-27T22:06:00.000-04:00

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 that performed last night will go on to the next level - Three voted on by America. The last 2 based on America's vote are voted on by the judges on who goes through.

Here are the acts:
Summerland Skippers
SH'Boss Boys
Mauricio Herrerea
Seth Grabel
Poplyfe
Ian Johnson
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr
Purrfect Angelz
Monet
Captain & Maybelle
Lys Agnes
Professor Splash

Opening Segment
Montage of last night's acts
Intro of the Judges.

First results
Ian Johnson, Summerland Skippers, Purrfect Angelz
The act going through to the semi-finals is: NO ONE.
None made it through.
Piers: I think you girls did the best performance you can do (Purrfect Angelz) and (Ian) I told you last night how I felt about yoyoing, but ... he was really surprised that Summerland Skippers didn't make it, and was sorry they didn't make it through.
[Strange. They're mixing it up again. Now we can't guess which of the group will make it through.]

Commercials / Segment #2

Orville Lounge - The acts after the show

Stevie Nicks performs "For What It's Worth" (new single)
She's touring with Michael Grimm (last year's winner) as opening act

Commercials / Segment #3

Next group:
Poplyfe and Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr
The act going through to the semi-finals is: BOTH OF YOU
Standing Ovation (by judges, too)
Landau: (How excited are you?) I'm on top of the world. Thank you for putting these guys through. I don't know how I'd have felt taking it from these young people.
Poplyfe: They were glad that their best friend here, Landau, made it through.
Sharon: I was really really worried seeing these two going head to head. I'm absolutely delighted for both of you. There's a place for each one of you in the music business today. I believe we'll see both of you in the finals.

Next group:
Mauricio Herrera, Captain and Maybelle, Lys Agnes, and Monet
America has voted. The act going through to the semi-finals is: Lys Agnes
Lys: Overwhelmed.
Howie: America did themselves right. You're beautiful, you have a beautiful voice...

Commercials / Segment #4

Fighting Gravity performs
It's been a year since you've been on the show. What's changed for you.
We're developing a massive show. Hopefully, this time last year, we'll be on Broadway or ...

Smurf movie preview

Commercials / Segment #5

Stevie Nicks performs "White Winged Dove"

Last group:
The SH'Boss Boys, Professor Splash, Seth Grabel
America has voted. The act leaving the competition and going home now is: The SH'Boss Boys
Nick builds them up about how big a future they're going to have.

Last two (judges will pick) Seth Grabel and Professor Splash
Prof: Extreme heights, fire, showmanship, etc.
Seth: I was told to go big or go home. I have a lot more to show.

Commercials / Segment #6

Sharon: Professor Splash. I don't know whether we've seen the best of you, but what you do is spectacular. Seth, your act is wonderful. My choice: Seth Grabel.
Howie: This is a tough one again. I go on Twitter. Professor Splash, you risk your life. Seth, you work hard. Professor Splash.
Piers: I'm on Twitter, too. And they're split. I don't know whether to see you risk your life on TV, or see a slick operator. I'm making my decision for the right reason, because I think they have the best chance for winning: Professor Splash.

The four going through tonight:
Poplyfe, Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr, Lys Agnes, Professor Splash

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season - 07/26/2011 - Live Show #3

2011-07-26T23:09:00.001-04:00

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

Opening Segment
Montage of winners and tonight's acts
Howie: Tonight is one of the most dangerous shows we've had. Please do not try this at home.
Nick explains about $1,000,000, etc., and introduces the judges.
Sharon: I think the line-up tonight is quite exciting because it's dangerous and edgy.

The acts tonight:
Summerland Skippers
SH'Boss Boys
Mauricio Herrerea
Seth Grabel
Poplyfe
Ian Johnson
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr
Purrfect Angelz
Monet
Captain & Maybelle
Lys Agnes
Professor Splash

First up:
Summerland Skippers - Jump Rope Team
Howie: These guys have to step it up. They're really good. But really good isn't enough.
I think they just showed how jumping rope can be a full stage act in Vegas.
Piers: In the Vegas stage, you made too many mistakes for me. Then I watched your performance tonight, and unlike so many acts last week who were disappointing, I liked it. Suddenly you made skipping sexy.
Sharon: I have to say the difference between Vegas and tonight is great.
Howie: I was just fascinated that Piers Morgan sees a bunch of young people skipping and he thinks it's sexy. I don't don't know if I could take another song, but America has to decide.
[They'd obviously need breaks, but I think they could do a full Vegas show.]

Commercials / Segment #2

SH'Boss Boys - Kid rappers (5-7yo trio)
Cute
Sharon: You're thoroughly entertaining. You've got the cute factor going. [TOLD YA! LOL] You did just fantastic.
Howie: You guys are adorable. I think America is going to love you. I don't know if you were always on key or on time, but the adorability trumps that.
Piers: Here's the thing. When you do the rap stuff, that is brilliant. Stick to the rapping.

Commercials / Segment #3

Mauricio Herrerea - Entertainer
Sharon: I just hope that America gets the fun factor.
Piers buzzed
Viva Las Vegas and Delilah (Elvis and Tom Jones)
Sharon buzzed on second song
Howie: Is it just me or does it seem like you were wathcing Tel Amundo in English. I connect with you. It's schmaltzie it's funny.
Piers: You're a very nice guy. But if I went to a bar and an act like you came on, I would go back to my room, pack up my bags, and go home.
Sharon: It was the galloping. I loved the end move. However, you are a lot of fun to watch. I think America will make it's mind up whether they want to see you again.
[He's not bad. I like him, but we'll see with the other acts.]

Commercials / Segment #4

Call for next season's acts.

Seth Grabel - Illusionist
Piers: (problem in Vegas) - He's really got to step it up.
Death-defying act tonight - Not bad
Howie: That was spectacular, that looked amazing to me. I cannot see for the life of me how that was done.
Sharon: Very dramatic. Production value was wonderful. Very dramatic.
Piers: Bigger, better, faster, slicker. All-round better performance.
Seth: We had some issues in rehersal, but this was perfect.

Commercials / Segment #5

Acts coming up next week (the last of the 48)

Poplyfe - Band
She lost her voice, and couldn't practice much.
"Rolling in the Deep"
Standing Ovation by Sharon & Howie
Sharon: You gave it your all. You're young. You have everything going for you guys.
Howie: I ditto everything she said. Here's the thing. When you do good, America says they'll do good.
Piers: I remember in Vegas I didn't see the point of the band. Tonight, I saw the point of the band. You guys were brilliant tonight. The whole thing was great.

Commercials / Segment #6

Ian Johnson - Yoyoist
Piers buzzed
Howie: You had a couple of flubs there. Your dreams will probably come true. The question is is it a headline act. That's the question America is going to have to answer.
Piers: You made yoyoing as exciting as possible tonight, right? The problem is it's still bloody boring.
Sharon: I think you need to add more of you. More personality from you.
[Nice, but like Howie said - A headline act?]

Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr - Singer
Good job!
Standing Ovation by audience
Piers: I want you to tell me - we know your story - tell me how you're feeling right now. (Very overwhelmed.) Here's the thing. You are very clearly a big game player. You came to play, Landeau.
Sharon: America does have talent, and it's right in front of me. I can't tell you how proud I am of you. A few month ago, you were washing cars.
Howie: I told you a couple of months ago your life would change, and you haven't swerved. You've got what it takes.
[His family is here. None of them have ever seen him do this live ... until tonight.]

Commercials / Segment #7

Purrfect Angelz - Dance group
All former professional cheerleaders
Sharon: They definitely belong in Vegas, but where - Headline act, or opening act
"Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy"
Piers buzzed near end
I thought they were pretty damn good.
Howie: You kinda get feelings when you see certain acts. I wanna order chicken wings because this is the best Hooters I've seen
Piers: I thought you were better than in Vegas. Tonight's been an exceptional night, but I don't think you'll go through. I've got a feeling about tongiht.
Sharon: Great performance. Loved the choreography. You are all amazingly fit young ladies, but is it worth $1,000,000? America will decide.

Commercials / Segment #8

Monet - Singer
Was made homeless by Katrina. Now from Charlotte, NC.
Howie: You're a beautiful young lady... knowing your story, knowing your age, kinda makes up for your not hitting all the notes. I want you to just cherish this moment.
Piers: Last year we had Jackie, and she was pitch-perfect. The reason I didn't buzz you is you weren't perfect, but I see a star... In a couple of years...
Sharon: I don't like comparing people to others. I think you did extremely well. What you lacked with your tuning, you made up for with your passion and being you.

Commercials / Segment #9

Captain & Maybelle - Sideshow Act (Sword Swallower and more)
Nick: They are trained professionals, so don't try this at home.
Picks up cast iron skillet and swings it with his tongue ring. She does it with her nose ring.
Hooks in his eyelids, he pick up an iron and swings it around.
Howie is hiding being desk. Piers is hiding behind his hands.
Piers: I'm going to say the words to you that I'm sure will bring you the most joy. Disgusting.
Sharon: After you hung the frying pan from your nose, I turned away. I can't judge the whole thing.
Howie: People have a hook but when we say that, we don't mean your tongue, eyelids or nose.
Piers: Do you like making people sick? (I actually like people to think outside the box. Unfortunately, our show is a very long show, and when we come here, we have to convey it with facial expressions, etc.

Commercials / Segment #10

Lys Agnes - Opera Singer
Discovered in the basement singing by her Mom. Lost her fiance before audition.
Lys - There's been so much sorrow... It's time for some joy.
Standing ovation - audience, Sharon and Howie
Piers: I think you're very talented, amazing voice... You didn't knock me out this performance.
Sharon: It moved me. I thought you told the story... You really felt the roll.
Howie: Again, another performer out of the box. Gorgeous, sexy. You're stunning. I think you make opera open to the masses because of your style.

Commercials / Segment #11

Professor Splash - High Diver
Everyone is outside, so he can attempt a record height (over 36' high) dive into 12" of water.
Most dangerous act they've ever had. Will be falling almost 40MPH. When he hits the water it will be like a Formula One crash.
He does it.
Howie: I don't know what to say... The fact that your standing here and I'm talking to you. You're a professional at falling...
Piers: That is without any doubt, the most dangerous, stupid, thrilling thing I've ever seen. Absolutely sensational.
Howie: Are you in any pain? (No.)
Sharon: I'm absolutely speechless. You mentioned fire before...
PS: Next act: Through fire into fire.
He set a new world record tonight.
Wow.

My choices tonight: Seth Grabel, Poplyfe, Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr, Purrfect Angelz, Lys Agnes, Professor Splash.

What? Only four?

Damn! Ok. Seth Grabel, Poplyfe, Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr, Lys Agnes. (It would be nice if they put more than four through this week, or picked a couple back up after next week's shows!)

Results of tonight's show tomorrow.
Stevie Nicks and Fighting Gravity will be in the house.
Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 07/20/2011 - Results Show 2

2011-07-20T22:02:00.000-04:00

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 that performed last night will go on to the next level - Three voted on by America. The last 2 based on America's vote are voted on by the judges on who goes through.

Here are the acts:
Attack Dance Crew
Dani Shay
Geechy Guy
Daniel Joseph Baker
Rhinestone Ropers
Dylan Andrea
Smage Brothers Riding Show
Thomas John
Steve Retchless
Mona Lisa
Silhouettes

Opening Segment
Montage of last night's acts
Intro of the Judges.
Piers (about "X"ing) - He said he realized he had got it wrong. He should have buzzed two more. He said the pressure got to a lot of them. Too many let themselves down last night.

First Results
Rhinsestone Ropers, Thomas John, Silhouettes
Sharon: I have to be brutally honest - The Rhinestone Ropers let themselves down last night... And Thomas John, I don't know what you were on... it's obvious to me...
The act going on to the semi-finals and moving one step closer to the million dollars is: The Silhouettes.
Piers: Very happy. I echo what Sharon said. I think it was a bad night for those two acts who were better than their performances. Like all of America, I can't wait to see what you do in the finals.

Commercials / Segment #2

The Orville Lounge - What's popping

Hot Chelle Rae performs "Tonight Tonight"

Commercials / Segment #3

Next Group
Steven Retchless, Attack Dance Crew, Geechy Guy
Howie: I don't think it's obvious. ADC - I don't think you're up to par with this competition. Steven Retchless - I think what you do is amazing, strength, agility, etc. I don't think America's up to a guy pole dancer. Geecy Guy, you're funny. I don't know...
The act going through is: Steven Retchless
Howie: Well, you know that I'm a fan. But America voted you in, and America got it right. (Piers: I don't think they did get it right.) You can see you may be a little outrageous for Middle America, so you may want to take that into consideration.
Sharon: JUST BE YOURSELF!

Next Group
Daniel Joseph Baker, Dani Shay, Dylan Andre
Piers: These are some of your favorite acts. I'm surprised. Usually America leans toward singers. Now, it seems the variety acts are getting through. If it's based on last night, Daniel. If it's based on the auditions, Vegas, and last night, I can't call it.
The act going through is: Daniel Joseph Baker
Thank you America for letting me be myself.
Sharon: I am very very happy for Daniel and the show, because last night, of the three acts, you were the best.

Commercials / Segment #4

The last three acts, backstage, talk about how nervous they are.
Acrobatic act, Traces, performs.
Funny, Piers was talking about not being many male pole dancers, and there were several things by males on and off the poles. LOL

Commercials / Segment #5

One spot left
Smage Brothers Riding Show, Mona Lisa, Landon Swank
Only two acts will face the judges.
The act LEAVING the competition and going home is: Mona Lisa.
So, Smage Brothers and Landon Swank
Smage: We've been pushing every day to get here. (They talk to the guy who puts his life on the line. He says) I don't know. They get pretty close to me. I don't know if I want us to move on. (Laughing)
Landon: I think I deserve to move on because of the sacrifices I've made. I have so many things I want to show America. If you give me the chance.

Judges begin conferring.

Commercials / Segment #6

Sharon: Smage Bros - I thought your performance last night was sensational. Exhilerating. Landon - I've been a fan. The crew and staff would be very sad if I didn't vote you in because they've all fallen in love with Harmony (his aide). Smage Brothers.
Piers: Very difficult. Smage brothers were very good. I watched it again last night, and Landon, you did a great job. I'm going to save your life, Troy. Landon.
Howie: Here's the conundrum. Amazingly exciting act. I have to agree with Sharon last night. Still, you've shown me the best illusion I've ever seen. Can I pick two? (No) Well, OK... the most exciting thing I saw yesterday... The Smage Brothers.

The four acts from tonight:
The Silhouettes
Steven Retchless
Daniel Joseph Baker
Smage Brothers Riding Show

See you next Tuesday for the next Live show and 12 acts to try to go on.

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season (07/19/2011) - Live Show #2

2011-07-19T23:07:00.000-04:00

Second Live Show from Hollywood
Second set of 12 acts. Only 4 will make it through.
Three voted on by America, and one by the judges.

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

Opening Segment
Montage of the acts who won last week and from tonight.

Attack Dance Crew
Dani Shay
Geechy Guy
Daniel Joseph Baker
Rhinestone Ropers
Dylan Andrea
Smage Brothers Riding Show
Thomas John
Steve Retchless
Mona Lisa
Silhouettes

First up
Attack Dance Crew
Piers: I backed you from the start, against my none-drilling friends. Some of it looked a mess - needs to be tighter. I can see you're working hard on this. I wouldn't worry too much about the big jumps. Tighter, more choreography, that's what I want to see.
Sharon: I have to say the choreography wasn't spectacular. I need it be spectacular for you to stand out from all other dance groups on TV.
Howie: I was going to say everything Piers said... I don't really get it. It seems like a really good cheerleading team. I don't think it works as dance as well.
(They're ok, but I'll bet there are some better tonight I'd like to put through.)

Commercials / Segment #2

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Dani Shay - Female Singer (Bieber look-alike)
"Babylon"
Sharon: She did amazing. You know I'm a huge fan anywey. I love your purity. You sing with great passion. You sing with your heart. I love that about you.
Howie: I think you're a great star. I think you're a person who wants to say something. I don't know that the younger people will connect with the song choice.
Piers: On the plus side, I think it's a good performance. On the negative side, I thought there were some notes that were off-key. If you want to win the show, you have to connect to the audience. It wasn't great. It wasn't bad, just wasn't great. (He mentioned choices, too.)

Commercials / Segment #3

Geechy Guy - Comedian
Piers buzzed.
Howie: I loved that you saved the poop for the close. I always say the same thing, comedy is subjective. You're a very good comic and you deserve to make a living.
Piers: Listening to you routine is like being smashed over the head by a giant hammer every five seconds. One of the singularly unfunny things I've ever had to watch.
Sharon: I like your suit. You clean up very well. The jokes... You're silly, they're silly, I like your silliness.
Geechy - Since I don't know what Piers does for a living, I'm going to have to take the word of the professional comedian. (GET HIM, Geechy!)

Commercials / Segment #4

Daniel Joseph Baker - Singer/performer
Sharon: He's so exuberant. I hope that doesn't turn people off.
"The Edge of Lonely"
Piers: You've only performed at home. Have you ever performed for any big audience like this? How does it make you feel? The reason I ask, when you come out, you have that fire in your belly... The singing wasn't quite there, you missed a few notes, but I liked it.
Sharon: I just adore you. You are a very special person because you are a star. It's very very hard to find someone who has it all going on like you.
Howie: You're like the next Lady Guy-Guy. You are a star. When you get behind the piano, it's like something comes out of you, and that's where you need to be.
Nick: Where does the energy come from? (From my parents)

Commercials / Segment #5

The Rhinestone Ropers - Cowboy show act
Piers buzzed
(Lost Americana. The Cowboy Show)
Sharon: Lucky Joe (the horse) is quite magnificent. When I was watching you, it reminded me of Parenthood when Steve Martin was entertaining the kids.
Howie: Here's the thing. You came to us last time, with guns and knives, and then ... It wasn't exciting. I think you didn't step it up from this audition.
Piers: That was a complete train wreck of an act. You twirled a rope around your head. Tonight, you just completely blew it. That was not a $1,000,000 act. That was worth about $5.
(I haven't seen an act like that for years. I know what he was trying to do, but in studio, they had to scale it back a bit, since they were using a live animal. Piers is in a pissy mood tonight. He asked if they'd accept that they'd blown it. I don't think so. I'd like to see them again, and may have to vote for them, just to piss Piers off.)

Commercials / Segment #6

Dylan Andre - Singer/Musician
(He's only been singing a year. He wants to do it for his mother who was given a chance at a contract when she was young, but her father - his father - wouldn't let her sign.)
"Mothers Be Good To Your Daughters, Too"
Howie: He did good. He can sing. I think you were a little flat at one point. I think I can tell you've only done it for a year. I think you're good. You shouldn't quit. But I don't know if it's a million $ performance.
Piers: I think it's perfectly pleasant, I'd like to see you in a bar, but I don't think it's (the right caliber) for AGT.
Sharon: I love the song. I don't think you're confident in yourself, yet. I think it was perfectly pleasant.
(He said he's taking all the judges say as constructive criticism, since he's never had it before.
I don't know about the song choice, here. I like him, but...)

Landon Swank - Magician
He came through a mirror.
Piers: Can we see the other side? (where Nick signed his last name). It's still there, as is Nick's signature on the front. I liked you in the first rounds, because I can't figure out how you do it. I liked it.
Sharon: I didn't quite understand what was going on. I was a little confused. It was very interesting, because I'm still confused.
Howie: Your magic is great. I don't know if the presentation was as good as before.

Commercials / Segment #7

Smage Brothers Riding Show - Motorcycles
Howie and Sharon (and audience) Standing Ovation
Sharon: Wow! Exciting. So dangerour.
Piers: Are you ok? Did he just drive on your head.
Sharon: Amazing.
Howie: Amazing. It really is! I just hopes it translates on TV. It's a great act. It really is.
Piers: It's been a pretty mediocre night, so far, and we've been waiting for something to wake us up. And you did it. We already heard excuses from the guy with the horse. And you did this all in the same confined space. Great!

Commercials / Segment #8

Thomas John - Juggler (was going to be a literary professor)
Piers: What I like about him is he's funny, and zany.
Piers buzzed - He dropped a pin
Sharon buzzed at the end
Howie: At the end, did you mean to throw them away that fast or did they fall. You had a little trouble, but you're funny and entertaining.
Piers: Terrible. It was terrible, and when you dropped them three times (twice)...
Sharon: The problem is I really like you, but tonight it was a little slow between parts.
(I think my timing was off a little tonight, but I think that's ok.)

Commercials / Segment #9

Steven Retchless - Male Pole Dancer (Strength and Grace)
It takes a lot of effort to make it look effortless.
Does some dancing on the floor, too.
Piers buzzed
Sharon - Standing ovation.
Piers: I have tried... (Audience and Sharon boo) ... If I may speak. I ahve tried to appreciate this act. There's a reason there are no pole dancers in America. There's a reason. Howie sprays water at him.
Sharon: That was spectacular. I bow down to you. Spectacular.
Howie: I don't know how to describe it. You're a cross between Lady Gaga and a firefighter. Last year we had Prince Poppycock... Now we have Prince Poleycock.
(Nice act, I thought)

Commercials / Segment #10

Mona Lisa - Twins - Singers
"Broken Road"
Sharon: I think they did really really well. Great harmonies. You're young, good looking, great singers. And you need the right song. You've got everything going for you.
Howie: I have nothing critical to say. You have to do things to stand out. That's the greatness of this show, and that's the toughness of this show.
Piers: A little lacking in the Wow factor. I'm always looking at this stage for something to make me go WHOA! It was nice, but...
(I think they have a chance. There's seldom a WOW factor with singers on this show.)

Commercials / Segment #11

Last act.
Silhouettes - Dance group - Youngest is 3yo.
Parents & Grandparent who served in the military in the audience tonight.
"American Pride"
WOW! Standing Ovation from EVERYONE, including the judges.
Piers: We've had quite a long night tonight and not much has been good. Then at the very end... That was just complete genius. I loved it. A world class act. I loved it.
Sharon: I just don't understand why all those little girls are crying (I'm happy). Just brilliant, and I applaud you.
Howie: Original, unique, there's no other words to describe you. You are worthy of your own show.
(It's amazing. We're so honored to be here.)

You've seen tonight's quarter-finalists. Only four will go through to the next round.

Howie: Tonight is off the hook. Look at that stage. There are at least 4 standout acts that you can't see anywhere else. (He named off four. I won't here.)

My choices: Daniel Joseph Baker, Rhinestone Ropers, Smage Brothers Riding Show, Silhouettes, though Steven Retchless and Geechy Guy were good, too. Maybe I'm not as picky as Piers. Let America decide.

See you tomorrow for the Results show! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2001) - Season 6 (07/13/2011) - Week 1 Results

2011-07-13T22:02:00.001-04:00

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

Results show #1 (for first Live in Hollywood and America votes show)

The Acts
Miami All Stars
Dezmond Meeks
Those Funny Little People
The Fearless Flores Family
Squonk Opera
J Chris Newberg
Snap Boogie
Echo of Animal Gardens
The Fiddleheads
DuoAero
Anna Graceman
Sandou Trio Russian Bar

Four of the above 12 will make it through to the semi-finals.
Performances from the cast of Broadway's Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and from Avril Lavigne

Opening Segment
Montage of last night's acts
Intro of judges
Howie (about last night): Acts lived up and beyond expectations. "I literally felt like I was flying." I was thinking of the acts coming up. So much talent.

First results
Fearless Flores Family, DuoAero, and Snap Boogie
Quick takes of their acts last night, some judges' comments, and how the acts felt.
Only one act will make it through.
Piers: I'm really surprised to see two of the acts on the stage at the same time. I buzzed DuoAero, and think you should go home. Fearless Flores Family - You stepped it up big time. I loved it. Snap Boogie - I loved it. If it were up to me, it would be between you two. I can't call it.
The act going throught - Snap Boogie. [REALLY? I thought the Floreses would go through.
Sharon: I am absoultely overjoyed. My heart's going like this. I am so happy for you. You really really deserve to be here.

Commercials / Segment #2

Intro of Cedric the Entertainer and his new show coming up - It's Worth WHAT?

Montage of the acts in the Orville Lounge

Avril Lavigne - performs What the Hell and Smile

Commercials / Segment #3

Two more acts are going through

Set one - Squonk Opera, Sandeau Trio Russian Bar, and J Chris Newberg
Quick takes of their acts last night, some judges' comments, and how the acts felt.
Howie: What are my thoughts. JCN - I do think you are funny. A lot of people tweeting me thought so too. I think you have an act, whether you win or not. I believe STRB - I think America's going to go with you.
The act going through - Sandeau Trio Russian Bar
Nick: Sorry I missed your act. My eyes were closed quite a bit of the time. Can you step it up?
STRB: I have a lot in my back pocket.
Piers: It's dramatic, it's exciting, it's Vegas. I'm thilled to work out what you will do next.

Set two - Desmond Meeks, Echo of Animal Garden, Anna Graceman
Quick takes of their acts last night, some judges' comments, and how the acts felt.
Sharon (these are some of your favorite acts). Confused. Dezmond and Anna are great. Echo different but great. I am worried about
America has voted. The act going into the semi-final, one step closer to the $1,000,000 and a chance to headline a show in Las Vegas is - Anna Graceman!
Anna: Thank you so much. I love you all and feel so special.
Howie: The first time you came to us, I said the world is going to start talking about you. People come up to me and ask me - about YOU more than anyone else. You have arrived. You are a star.

Three acts left, one spot.

Commercials / Segment #4

Cast of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert perform with Will Swenson

Commercials / Segment #5

The final three acts - The judges decide from this group
Miami All Stars, Those Funny Little People, and The Fiddleheads
(Oh, man... I liked them all... Oh, well.)
Quick takes of their acts last night, some judges' comments, and how the acts felt.
We need just two acts to face the judges. So one of you is leaving now.
America has voted: The act leaving the competition and going home is: Those Funny Little People
(Piers raises both fist in the air in victory. Nick: That wasn't nice at all.)
Miami All Stars and The Fiddleheads
Miami All Stars - Something you didn't know about our group. My wife and I have trained these kids for years in (several dance styles). You will never ever be bored.
Fiddleheads - I think this whole week, we listened to the producers rather than just being ourselfs. If we make it through, we'll be ourselves.
Judges start talking to each other...

Commercials / Segment #6

Sharon, We'll start with you, who do you want to make it thought.
Miami All Stars - Your synchronicity...
Fiddleheads - Adam (singer) You have a very very good voice. I love the combination with the bluegrass. But to be honest, I didn't like your song choice last night. For me, it's all about the Miami All Stars.
Piers: Fiddleheads - You guys are a good act, but our vote is based on last night's performance, and for me, it's got to be Miami All Stars.

So, the first four groups making it through to the semi-finals:
Snap Boogie
Sandeau Trio Russian Bar
Anna Graceman
Miami All Stars

Tough acts to follow.

Cya next week when the next group of 12 perform. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season (07/12/2011)

2011-07-12T23:14:00.000-04:00

The first LIVE show from Hollywood.
The first 12 Contestents (of 48) tonight.

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

Opening Segment
Montage of the acts tonight

The Acts
Miami All Stars
Dezmond Meeks
Those Funny Little People
The Fearless Flores Family
Squonk Opera
J Chris Newberg
Snap Boogie
Echo of Animal Gardens
The Fiddleheads
DuoAero
Anna Graceman
Sandou Trio Russian Bar

Introduction by Nick.
Winner gets $1,000,000 and the chance to headline a show in Las Vegas.
Judges are introduced - Piers Morgan, Sharon Osborne, and Howie Mandal.

12 acts fighting for 4 spots in semi-finals.

Piers: I've seen the lineup for tonight. This is one of the most dangerous we've had.
If any act gets three Xes, the performance is over, but we can still vote for them.

Miami All Stars - Dance Group
They only got two hours of rehersal
Good job. I didn't see any flubs.
Piers: I thought that was fabulous - sexy, fun, exactly as I dance. You'll have to keep doing that kind of performance.
Sharon: Just spectacular. Great precision. I told you this before - The men dance like real men.
Howie: Mucho Caliente. Very hot. I can only imagine what it would become if you had time. You're fabulous.

Commercials / Segment #2

Dezmond Meeks - Pianist/Singer
Always grew up as an outcast because of the way he dressed.
"Satisfaction" (Stones)
Stands playing piano and singing, then dances across stage, singing surrounded by girl dancers.
Good job.
Sharon: I would never have known you were shaking. You have amazing stage presence and confidence. However, it's a fine line between being too caberet and too cheesy. Less is more.
Howie: I agree with everything Sharon said, but I think you crossed the line. It was a little cheesy for me.
Piers: What a load of old tosh. The whole point of you is you are a caberet act. Brilliant voice, piano. It's not cheesy, it's entertainment, and you are talented.

Commercials / Segment #3

Those Funny Little People - Elf costume/Performance Group mostly dancers
Piers: I don't like them, they're not funny, and there's nothing they can do to change my mind.
"Singing in the Rain"
Piers buzzed
"It's Raining Men" (Girl elf)
Cute.
Howie - standing ovation, as do most of the audience.
Howie: The reason I enjoyed it, the thing is you're aware that you annoy Piers.
Piers: I uh... I don't really understand why they're called "Funny Little People". They're not funny, they're not little, and they're not people. They're very annoying.
Sharon: Piers knows annoying because he is. The fact you annoy him, makes me love you more.

Commercials / Segment #4

The Fearless Flores Family - Motorcycles - Parents and kids
Mom will join the kids in the sphere tonight. Dad goes in and
First kids are in alone, holding a sheet.
Then Dad and Mom go it. Dad standing in the middle, Mom on another cycle.
Piers: Incredible. We are 10 yards closer than in the audition. You always step it up. I'd like to see you step it up one more time. I'd like to see Howie standing in the middle. (Boy is 6yo).
Sharon: Very dangerous, but where do you go from here. (All kinds of ideas.) Ok.
Howie: Very dangerous. Amazing. Spectacular.
Dad: I love what they're saying. I want them to tell us what they want to see us do, so we can make this the best act ever.

Commercials / Segment #5

Squonk Opera (Music/Art/Opera)
Hard to describe.
Piers and Sharon buzzed.
Sharon: I appreciate the excentricity you bring. But that song with the fusion, I know you wrote it, but I think it's the wrong thing, because it wasn't very good. But I do like you because you're all nuts.
Howie: In the beginning, I liked it, and just before I was going to buzz, you sir came out with that chair...
Piers: As usual, it's up to me to be the reality check. This is what hell is like. It would have you killing the piano, you singing up there, and then you... It was bonkers.
They tell Piers to loosen up a bit, smiling.

Commercials / Segment #6

J Chris Newberg - Comedian/comic songs
Plays guitar and makes jokes...
Piers buzzed.
Chris has a choir of kids, all with beards like his
Song: That's Probably A Bad Idea
Howie: I'm a comedian, I know that comedy is objective. I would buy a ticket. The fact that he buzzed you, don't worry. He didn't get it.
Piers: Startlingly inappropriate. You bring out a bunch of cute kids to mask the fact that you aren't funny... This whole act is a "bad idea".
Chris: That really hurts me inside... Then I figure out I'm kidding.
Sharon: That song is just so so wrong. However, I liked it. You're very dark and naughty, but I like you.
(How'd it go?) I thought it went very well, including annoying Piers.

Snap Boogie - Street "pop" Dancer
Hurt his thigh (felt a pop) during rehersal
Great job!
Piers: The reason I get quite annoyed by Sharon and Howie. We are trying to find the next great American act. Often solo dancers get a bad rap. That performance could be in Vegas tomorrow.
Sharon: I think that what you do goes over and above Vegas. You're a fantastic young man, I admire you very much.
Howie: I ditto everything my partners have said. It is so slick, it is so professional. You're edgy, sleek, you're a star.

Commercials / Segment #7

Echo of Animal Gardens - Parrot
Echo didn't perform well in Vegas. He was put through based on his audition.
They've brought Binky, his girlfriend, so there's not another Vegas.
Binky sits on a stand and keeps getting fed.
Sharon: This show is absolutely fabulous. Where else would you see a parrot singing "Over the Rainbox".
Howie: Here's my question: You did well in auditions, and then in Vegas, you had a problem. Are you a million dollar act, or a very good birthday party?
Piers: This kind of proves my point. Echo is funnier than most of the human comedians we've had on tonight.

Commercials / Segment #8

The Fiddleheads - Bluegrass Band
Howie: The singer stands out. The rest of the group will have to up their game.
MJ's "Billie Jean" with background music in Bluegrass style.
Interesting version. Pretty good, I thought.
Howie: I'll be honest. I think you made a mistake. When you pick a song that's so synonimous with performance and dance...
Piers: I think he's partly there. I thought it was a good interpretation. Here's the problem. That's a big song. You have to hit the big notes, and you didn't. That was my problem. I didn't object to the song choice, I objected to the way you sang it.
Sharon: I don't like the way you're dressed. Don't try to be something you're not. Go back to the way you were, because I loved you.

Commercials / Segment #9

DuoAero - Aerialists
About 20 feet above the stage. Several releases, drops and catches.
Piers buzzed.
Piers: I just got a little bored with it. You're very good at what you do, but you didn't step up from the audition.
Sharon: When I first saw you, you were an aerial act that was modern, sexy, fresh... And you turned yourself into an old time aerial act..
Howie: I agree with both of the others. I didn't see anything amazing.
(If we get through to the next round, we'll show you more exciting stuff.)

Commercials / Segment #10

Anna Graceman - Pianist/Singer/Songwriter and not 11yo, yet.
From Juneau, Alaska. She made a mistake on the piano in Vegas. She can't make any more mistakes at this level.
"What A Wonderful World"
WOW. I could never play like that!
Howie, standing O.
Sharon: How old are you again? Just 11? I can't believe it. You're a little tiny peanut with this beautiful voice.
Howie: I thought the song was a great choice. It's a wonderful world to hear and listen to you. You are a phenomenom. And now the acronym AGT stands for Anna's Got Talent.
Piers: 4'-4" girl singing Louis Armstrong, and singing it beautifully. Thats' what AGT is all about.

Commercials / Segment #11

Sandou Trio Russian Bar - Russian Bar
One of the most dangerous acts we've ever had.
Sharon: She's being thrown 30' into the air with no safety net.
Bar is 4" wide. Husband, wife and friend.
They are doing this over a bed of nails, tonight.
Then she sets the nails on fire.
WOW!
Standing Ovation by the judges.
Howie: The fact that you're alive and not punctured is amazing. You could die doing that. No other act
Piers: We were talking tonight how you could top what you did. Most exciting thing we've seen in a long time.
Sharon: Beautiful to look at. I've never seen anything like it before.

Four go to the semi-finals, eight go home, and a couple of national acts perform tomorrow.

My picks:
Dezmond Meeks. The Fearless Flores Family, Anna Graceman, Sandou Trio Russian Bar
My wife is getting ready to go down to Evansville, meet the new grandson, and spend some time with the "old" (almost 5yo) granddaughter, so wasn't paying near enough attention to everyone to vote.
She saw a fews, and likes: The Fiddleheads and Anna Graceman.

Cya then!

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season (07/06/2011)

2011-07-06T22:03:00.000-04:00

First, some links for you:
America's Got Talent at NBC
YouTube/AGT (Call to Vote) - Pick your favorite YouTube artist
Full Episodes, Clips and Videos
Official America's Got Talent Facebook page

VEGAS BABY!

Tonight is the Stand-by Acts trying to get into the top 48.

Opening Segment

Montage of last night's and tonight's show
Montage of stand-bys

Magicians
Landon
Last one - they show a major goof (the girls set a metal open cube, and it fell off)

Commercials / Segment #2

Kid Category

6yo Lil T
Avery & the Calico Hearts
Dancing pair
Singer
Rapping trio
Anna Grayson (11yo)

Commercials / Segment #3

Danger Acts

Flame eater
Kid twirling fire
Girl on 4" russian bar with flames
Motocross riders

Dance Category

Large groups first
Individuals - Chubby/funny guy dancer

Commercials / Segment #4

Novelty ("Oddball" [my word]) Category
Leonid the Magnificent (Tried 2 times before, and buzzed off
Juggler
Muscular poser/dancer
Yoyoist
Pianist/Singer and head-stander/acrobat (Phone went off)

Commercials / Segment #5

Male Singers

Dylan Andre
Three more
Mauricio (Costa Rican star, trying to make it in the US)
Daniel Joseph Baker

Commercials / Segment #6

Judges' Decisions

48 spots - Stand-bys have xx spots to fill

Boy flame twirler (twirler) - Home
Another going home
Two trios - Going to Hollywood (dancers? Singers?)
Kids - Best friends and rappinhg group - Hollywood
Lil-T - Home
Girl Singers - Two going to Hollywood
Magicians - Both, tonight going to Hollywood
The old guys - Going home
Couple of guys - Going to Hollywood
Leonid - Going home
Chubby, funny dancer - Hollywood
Dance groups - Going to Hollywood
Singers (guys) - Going home
Male singers/Guitar players - Going to hollywood
Mauricio and Daniel Baker - Hollywood

Live from Hollywood next week
12 acts - Tuesday and Wednesday

Cya then!

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) 6th Season (07/05/2011)

2011-07-05T23:01:00.000-04:00

The first Vegas show

Opening Segment

Judges decide who will perform on Day 1, who will be on stand-by for Day 2. And who will go straight home.

They show the acts coming to Vegas for the show.

They show the judges deciding/arguing. They show montages of some of the acts we've seen.

The acts see what Vegas has to offer. (Montage of the acts traveling around Vegas, and voice overs of their dreams.)

Judges on stage.
Sharon: Welcome to Vegas Week. Our job is to find the best of the best.
Howie: Not everyone will be able to perform, but those that do, this needs to be the best performance of your live.
Piers said that Howie's right. Not all of you will go through. (Piers names some and has them stand up.) After watching the tapes again, we three judges have reached a decision about you. And the decision is:

Commercials / Segment #2

10 Acts about to learn their fate.
Piers: Our decision, is that you're all going home right now.
And the reason is that we've decided to put you straight through to Hollywood.

Sharon: 38 places left. The acts performing today are the judges favorites.
The rest will be on standby, and will perform tomorrow for the remaining spots.
48 spots. If any act performs anything we consider substandard, we will send you home.

First up - Danger Category

Charles - Juggled as stick-figure (in the dark) in Auditions
Sets himself on fire, and juggles fire

Kevin Shelley - Broke boards on head
Stood on swords and had three slabs of concrete on back, and they didn't break when hit with a sledgehammer.
Comments - Very professional presentation

Bicyclists

Magician/Juggler (juggled stun guns in auditions)
Sharon didn't like the act. (He put a bowie knife standing up in a styrofoam cooler, and mixed up 4 identical ones. Then flipped over, breaking them.

Commercials / Segment #3

Vocal Groups

Missed the first one. Males
Mona Lisa (twins)
4Play - Sing "Natural Woman" (they sound off). Sent home.

4Play is the first one they've shown being sent home.

Acrobats

Trapese artists
African Tumblers
Jump Roping exhibition

Steve - Male pole dancer
Comments: He could headline a big show

Soleil - Female pole dancer
She's more balletic.
How did yours compare to his? I think I showed more grace while his was mainly strength.

Comments: He was better... more of a showman...

Commercials / Segment #4

Magicians

Funny magician with the cat and girls
Comment: Trying to make something out of close-up magic

Guy that levitated in audition

Michael Turco (did 5 illusions in 90 seconds in auditions)

Animal Acts

Jessie & the Jack Russel
Echo (parrot - He doesn't continue)
Vegas Birds (painting parrot)

Commercials / Segment #5

Classical singers

Muscular operatic singer - Poses while singing
Landeau (sings like Frank Sinatra)
Cindy Chang (42yo) - sent home
(Landead and Cindy were supporting each other. He doesn't know what he's going to do, now.)

Commercials / Segment #6

The Bands

Black girls singing trio
Another band
The BGP
The Fiddleheads
Poplytes (did acoustic song in auditions. Said electric set will be better)

Be a judge - Go to youtube.com/agt or NBC.com and vote for winner. Winner gets to go to live show.

Commercials / Segment #7

Dance Acts

Fatally Unique - Practice - On a drop, one hit the floor, busted lip * fractured top of nose
Showgirl group -
Guy
Large girl group
Snap Boogie (street performer)
Fatally Unique is back - The do good

Female Singers

hard to describe - they don't always give names
Danni Shay - The girl that looks like Justin Beiber - Nerves kicked in in middle of song
             They like her voice, but didn't like the song.
             They think everyone should do what everyone else does.
             They call her out to the stage.
             They want her to do a well-known song - her interpretation. Is she willing?
             Yes. [I assume she'll sing tomorrow]

Commercials / Segment #8

Comedians

J Chris Newberg (short funny songs)
Guy does Obama
Girl
Geechie Guy

Danni comes out and does "Trouble"

Commercials / Segment #9

Novelty Acts

Weird Juggler
Drag Queen - Tina Turner - has the look, but the singing is bad
Funny Little People - Howie has them come down for a photo wit Piers
Kinetic King (setup 6-8 hours for 20 seconds of fun)

Commercials / Segment #10

Last of judge's favorites - Male Singers

Two went quickly
Ryan (keyboards/singer)
Desmond

Judges picks next

Commercials / Segment #11

Montage of some of the acts. We hear them chosing, but don't show us who they're talking about.

So tough... There will be so few spots left for the stand-bys

Sharon: This is the day all judges dread - Those who will go through to Hollywood.

Montage of those going through and going home
Muscular Opera singer - no
Geechie Guy and J Chris Newburg - Yes
The old guy with the cat goes home
Echo goes through
Pop???
The twins (singers)
Desmond is through
Guy pole dancer goes through
Girl goes home
Landeau goes through
African tumblers are through
Danni goes through

I apologize for using descriptions and misspelling names. Everything went though so quickly, and many times, names weren't used. We haven't seen a lot of them enough to know who they are. I keep trying to do better, but... :-P

Tomorrow - Stand-bys
Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) 6th Season (07/05/2011)

2011-07-05T21:01:00.000-04:00

Wow... A one-hour show (last auditions), then a two-hour show (first Vegas show)

It's been a while -
Here is NBC's AGT page - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/

Last show of auditions
Nick didn't really mentions where they were...

Opening Segment
Montage of the cities in which auditions were held

Avery and the Calico Hearts - singers
Audience - VEGAS VEGAS
Howie, Standing Ovation
Howie: Sounds great, but sounds like someone playing the record too fast.
Piers: I didn't want to buzz you, because we have so many good singers this year...
Howie: Yes
Piers: No, I'm sorry girls
Sharon: Yes

Commercials / Segment #2

The AGT-Team - Montage of dangerous acts
Keven Shelley - Breaks boards with forehead
40 1-inch thick pine boards - Will break with his forehead
Piers: Whenever people ask me what it's like working with Howie Mandal, I'm now going to show them this tape.
Howie: What you're doing is dangerous. I say Yes
Sharon: I can see this as an exhibition of Martial Arts... Not as a show in Vegas. No
Piers: I'm going to agree with ... Howie
He's through

Dezmond Meeks - Singer/Pianist
[Great!]
Sharon: A combination of Prince & Little Richard
Yes, all round

Thomas John - Juggler
Howie: Amazingly stupid, but entertaining
Howie & Sharon - Yes

4Play - Singing group (girls)
Sharon: I feel you've got something there...
Yes

Commercial / Segment #3

J Chris Newberg - Singer
Short funny songs
Piers buzzed after 1st song
Howie: You are a funny guy.
Piers: You're absolutely great, but you're not funny
Howie: You can't feel bad when Piers Morgan doesn't recognize your humor.
Howie & Sharon, Yes
Piers, no

King Diamond - Singer
Audience - "X" him
They do. All of them.
Howie: Ok. You're singing was not great.
Vote: No, all round. Nick comes out.
Nope. Sorry.

Auditions that have popped

Commercials / Segment #4

Chicago's Ultimate Tumblers (CUT) - Tumblers
One hit another standing on backs, but they just did it again.
Piers: Hand the mic to that young lady... That was one of the gutsiest things I've seen in my life. Scyntelating.
Howie: Did you not get hurt? It was a little raw. In order for it to be a hit show, I want to see it choreographed without the raw edges.
Piers: I don't agree.
Sharon: Electrifying. Yes
Howie: It sounded like I was negative, I was positive (Piers: Just give us a vote)... Yes
Piers: Yes from me. Three yeses.

Commercials / Segment #5

Manchego - male stripper - to nothing
Piers buzzed.
No, all round.

Orson Hyson - Opera singer
Triumph opera
Buzzed all round
No

Allen Goowin's Balloon????? - Balloon artist
No

Marivana - Singer
Nope

Judge today - youtube.com/agt (20 acts. Winner gets to join the live shows)

Commercials / Segment #6

Meet Me at Fairfax and Third - Singer and acrobat (acrobat is 67-1/2yo)
Stands on head on a chair waving legs around, while friend sings
Piers: I don't know what to make of you two. On one level, incredibly ludicrous. I've laughed louder at you two... I loved it.
Yes. (Piers: I cannot believe I'm doing this, but yes. You two are going to Las Vegas.

First Vegas Show is next.

Cya in a minute... Ok... A couple of hours

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season (06/29/2011)

2011-06-29T22:02:00.000-04:00

Opening Segment
Montage

Chicago(?) Auditions
Judges' intros
Howie gets lost on the way to judging... Running around in the catecombs under the theater

Eric & Chrislo - Singing/Dancing
Piers buzzed before singing started
Part of audience wants them buzzed
Sharon does buzz them
Piers: It was a ... disaster wasn't it.
Sharon: I think you're adorable, but it's just a bit juvenile.
Howie: You're kinda like Mille Vanilla
Piers: At least I didn't say you're adorable... (Sharon bops him)
No

Chris the Boy With the Wire Hair - Hangs by hair, spins, and twirls hula hoops.
Piers buzzed
Sharon Bussed
No

Jenny Rocha and the Painted Ladies - Dancers
Piers buzzed - I didn't get it.
Howie bizzed - No
No

Magic of Mystique / Magician
Buzzed off

Commercials / Segment #2

Fatally Unique Dance Team - Dancers
Audience loves them
Sharon - Very , very strong dancers
Howie - I liked the costumes
Piers - On the dancing, I really liked it
Yes, all round

Quickies

Ian Johnson - Yoyoist
Yes

Tricky Jackson - Muscleman poser
Yes

Taylor Davis - Singer
Yes

Commercials / Segment #3

Tomahawk Tassles - stripper
Sharon buzzed
No

Cindy Chang - Operatic Singer (42yo)
(Parents always claimed she wasn't good, and she's very shy)
Piers stands
Audience VEGAS VEGAS
She's crying
Piers: Cindy how are you feeling (This is overwhelming)
If your parents were watching, you know what they'd be thinking? (Big mistake)
Sharon: You're very beautiful inside and out.
Howie: I think your parents are very proud.
Piers: This show is about finding people like you who have dreamed their whole life... yes
Howie: yes
Sharon: We'll see you in Vegas

Auditions that have popped

Commercials / Segment #4

Mike Stone & the Critical Band
Piers buzzed
Audience liked them
Piers: I think you should thank me, because the moment I buzzed, out you roared, like three lionesses
Yes, all round.

Piers & Howie backstage

Fantastic Figg - Magician
Card tricks
Dances - Howie buzzed
Yes. Howie: No to the dancing, yes to the magic.
Yes

Go to YouTube.com/AGT and vote for the winner. They will join the competition.

Commercials / Segment #5

GTR (Girls That Rock) - Singers/Dancers
Piers buzzed early
Howie buzzed
Sharon buzzed
No

Fearless Flores Family - Globe of Death (Motorcycles in a cage)
8yo boy and 13yo girl are the riders, Dad stands in the middle
They get set up into cage and...

Commercials / Segment #6

Audience loves it.
Piers: Now THAT is what I mean by a dangerous act.
Howie: When my kid was 8 years old, we had a birthday party for him, we bought one of the bouncy things for him, I stood on the outside saying "be careful in there..." but you... Wow.
Piers: The big thing is what do you do to step it up a notch. (father and wife ride, too - can be added to cage)
Yes, all round.

That's it for this week.

Next week, starts in Vegas.

See you next Tuesday, I hope.

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - 6th Season (06/28/2011)

2011-06-28T21:01:00.001-04:00

Opening segment
Montage

New York Auditions
Intro of host and judges

Rak-and-Tak - Singers (Duo)
Heart's "Alone"
[OMG]
Audience wanting them buzzed
Howie and Sharon laughing
Piers - Facepalm
[I can't believe they weren't buzzed at all]
Piers: I don't think I have met in my life a better suited couple. Musically entwined. The odd thing was I couldn't buzz you because I was enjoying it too much, in a strange way.
Howie: No.
Sharon: I do believe it would be a tragedy to pull you both away from the medical profession. No.
Piers: I would have said yes. (Something oddly compelling.)

Commercials / Segment #2

Smagie Brothers Riding Show - Motorcycles
[Pretty good]
Howie: I think you're phenomenal.
Piers: He's the guy I feel sorry for. The thing he doesn't want to hear is you're through to the next round. Yeah. I up for this.
Sharon: I really really enjoyed it, and can't wait to see you on a bigger stage.
Yes, all round.

Quickies

Sally Gould Dancers
Yes

Dylan Andre - Singer
"Hallelejah"
Yes

Shemika Charles - Limboist
Yes

Commercials / Segment #3
Day 2

Ed Cole - Muscleman - 75yo
Piers buzzed
[pretty good shape for 76yo!]
They didn't show it, not sure if he's through or not.

Leonid the Magnificent
After 4 years, he's back - Failed both the first times.
Quick change and bad singing
Piers buzzed
Sharon: I loved what you did. I loved the combination.
Howie: What I was amazed at, you weren't a quick change artist when I saw you on season 1
Sharon: Yes.
Piers: As usual, I will be a no. So your fate rests with Howie Mandel.
Howie: Very weird, very different. Leo, you're going to Las Vegas.

Auditions that have popped

Commercials / Segment #4

Rachel Zamstein - Singer
[pretty good]
Piers: You don't normally see someone come on with an electric guitar. You have an unual voice. Yeah, I like that.
Howie: I felt you held back. (This is my first time doing anything remotely this amazing.)
Sharon: Where do you usually perform (Bars and home)
Piers: Yeah, I like you. Yes.
Howie: I think you have something, but I think this show has held you back. No.
Sharon: I like your uniqueness... you're quirkiness... I don't know...
Audience - VEGAS VEGAS
Sharon: All right. Rachel, we'll see you in Vegas

Commercials / Segment #5

Sandy Cane the Naked Cowgirl - singer
3 Buzzes

Buzzed Quickies

Maya Sinstreess & the Zombie Apolocolyps
No, all round

Satori Circus
Nope

Narcissister - dancer
Masks on face, back of head, same in crotch
Piers: I thought that was very clever.
Howie: Intriguing. I want to see where you will take it. Yes.
Sharon: Yes.
Piers: Yes.

Commercials / Segment #6

Sam B - Dancer
(Free your mind and let it go on stage)
Audience loved it. [Weird dancing!]
Sharon: I have to say you are absolutely barking mad, but I liked it.
Howie: I have to say I love what you do, I think it could be a dance craze.
Howie: Yes
Sharon: yes
Piers: You are quite brilliantly terrible. Because you are brilliantly terrible, you're going to Vegas.

That's it. See you tomorrow.

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - Season 6 (06/23/2011)

2011-06-22T22:26:00.002-04:00

Opening segment

New York Auditions

Triple Threat - Broadway Act - Sing/Dance & Act
Sharon buzzed
Howie buzzed
Piers buzzed
Piers: You need to change the look, the singing, the dancing... remove the cheese factor
No, all round

Joel "The Cannon" Podelsky - Pumpkin Pie Eater (under 70 secs)
No

Boston Typewriter Orchestra
Piers: Reminded me of Howie... Very long annoying noise
No

The Parrot Wizard
Piers buzzed
No

Commercials / Segment #2

John Pizzi - Ventrilloquist
Nick as the "dummy"
I don't know

Snap Boogie - Dancer
(Street Dancer)
[Pretty good!]
Audience likes it. "VEGAS"
Sharon: Feel good? (Yeah)
Howie: I'm here to judge, and I judge you fantastic.
Piers: You're exciting, a little bit wild. I liked it.
Sharon: It's tough being a dancer on your own. You are such a free spirit, I love that.
Yes, all round.

Commercials / Segment #3

Michael Turko - Magician
Makes girls appear
Howie: If you don't make it as a magician, you can make it as a dating service!
Piers: I wish I could produce 5 women out of thin air like that.
Yes, all round.

Riley Schillizi(sp?) - Sword Swallower
Piers buzzed
Howie and Sharon cringe
Nick pulls one of the swords out of her throat
Howie: Your presentation... The joy you exude... Some people do things with a flourish. Smile... Smile.
Howie: I've seen sword swallowers... I think you need to work on your performance. No
Sharon: No
Piers: No

Auditions that popped - montage of prior acts, and acts to come.

Commercials / Segment #4

Steven Retchless - Professional Dancer (A Pole-fessional - Male Pole Dancer)
Audience loves it
Piers buzzed
Sharon gave a standing ovation
Sharon: You should be called Steve the magnificent. You are all things to everyone. I think you are quite androgenous, and I think everyone will just fall in love with you. Desire
Piers: I will NOT be falling in love with Steve. I didn't get it.
Piers: (Audience tries to get him to say yes) No.
Sharon: Well, that was an epic surprise. Steve darling... It's a big yes.
Howie: I've never been more torn. (Piers: Do you want Steve, or do you not want Steve)... Ok... Yes.
He's through.
Nick comes out and tries to do the pole dance.
Howie: I think I did the right thing based on talent. I have no idea where this will go...

Commercials / Segment #5

Acts get weird montage

Elew - Pianist
Sweet Home Alabama, but VERY strangely
Sharon & Howie - Standing Ovation
Piers: Now that is how you play the piano
Howie: You know, I've never seen anyone play piano that way, before. What did you do on the inside?
Piers: I think you're a bit of a genius, yes
Howie: No question about it... Yes
Sharon: Yes

Commercials / Segment #6

Landeau Eugene Murphy, Jr - Musician
Frank Sinatra-like voice "Under My Skin"
Howie - Standing Ovation
Audience VEGAS
Howie: I've got to say, you are such as surprise... You know the look vs the voice.
Piers: You come out on this stage chewing your gum, doing your little Bobbie voice and the Howie Mandal worship... And you were great. You are why we do the show. You come out of nowhere with that voice...
Howie: Your life is never gonna be the same (Landeau cries)
Sharon: We're gonna vote.
Piers: You didn't know how good you were, and now you do. Yes.
Howie and Sharon: yes

I think that was the end of the first hour. Now they do a reprise of the Seattle auditions.

Commercials / Segment #7

We now join AGT already in progress

Some Seattle auditions - from prior show

w/The Rice Rockettes (Drag Queens)
Mr Mystic PTP

Commercials - I'm not going to continue. I reviewed these earlier.

So, that's it. See you next Tuesday!

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - Season 6 (06/21/2011)

2011-06-21T21:00:00.002-04:00

Opening Segment
Montage - Last week and tonight's show
Atlanta Auditions
Judges intro

Hershea Chocolate (pronounced kinda French) - (Drag Queen) - Impersonation with a dance
Piers buzzed while he was doing Macy Gray
THen, to Let's Dance, he danced and flipped all over the stage
Howie - Your impression was great. Are you a one-man or one-woman show? (Both)
Sharon - I loved it.
Piers - I must be missing something here. (Sharon: Yes, you are - A sense of humor) - No
Howie - Yes
Sharon - Yes

The Summerwind Skippers - Jump-Rope Team
Yes [pretty damn good!]

The Fiddleheads - Bluegrass (twist on popular songs)
"Forget You"
Yes, all round

DJ Face - 6yo - Hip-Hop Scratcher
Yes, all round

Commercials / Segment #2

Attack Dance Crew - Dancers
to "Baby" remix (Bieber)
[They're Good!]
Audience - VEGAS
Piers: I feel good too. I love the look, I love the dancing. New form of dancing. Feels very fresh.
Howie: I enjoyed this. It just seemed to me to the music and dance looked like a cheerleading team. I thought it was going to be hard-hitting dance crew stuff.
Piers: I'd apologize for Howie. If I didn't know how stupid he was already, I'd tell you.
Sharon: If you go through, what will we see in Vegas. (We do much more than drilling)
Piers: At least give them another shot, Sharon.
Sharon: I'm gonna have to say ... Yes.

Commercials / Segment #3

Joseph Ravens - I have no clue
Piers buzzed
Sharon buzzed
No, all round

Robo Mike - Robot dancing
Howie and Piers buzzed
No, all round

Keven Harlow Jasper - NC Hollaring
Piers buzzed
No, all round

Mr Shake It Up - Dancer
Piers & Howie buzzed
No, all round

Auditions that popped - Montage of earlier and later acts tonight

Commercials / Segment #4

Captain and Maybelle - Body Piercer
Mashes hanger and swallows it.
Piers buzzes & turns around
Lifts cinderblocks with a swallowed "sword"
Sharon turned around
Piers said he turned around and saw the audience loving every gory second of it.
Howie: There's a place for it... Yes.
Sharon: No.
Piers: I don't know what it is about you, but you clearly made a connection with the audience. I'm gonna say yes.

Commercials / Segment #5

Muscular Female Operatic Singer - Missed name
Yes

Armand & Angelina - Popera Classical Crossover Music - Singer
Rock opera version of a popular song (She's classically trained & he's bar trained)
"My Heart Will Go On"
Piers & Sharon buzzed
Howie is laughing
Howie: Oh my gosh.
Sharon: That was very tacky.
Howie: But you didn't mean it to be.
Piers: It's ridiculous.
Howie: It's so ridiculous, I loved it. I have to see what the next number is.
Piers: No.
Sharon: It is pure cheese, but I'm addicted to cheese. It's a yes from me.
The audience boos. Howie says: You're not the boss of us!
Piers: Have you two lost your mind?
Sharon: No. Because it's tacky... It's cheesey... It's funny.

Commercials / Segment #6

Anna Graceman from Alaska - Pianist/Singer - 11yo
Performing Alicia Keyes "If I Ain't Got You"
[GREAT]
Audience waving along with the music
Howie stands. Sharon stands.
Audience loves it.
Howie: Wow. You're amazing.
Piers: How tall are you? (Probably 4'-3") That's just raw talent.
Sharon: A little girl with an old soul voice. You either have it or you don't.
Howie: Tomorrow, people are going to go Did you see that little girl on AGT last night? Are you ready for that? (She stops smiling for a second.)
Piers: She said Alicia Keyes and I though no way could she do that.

Howie: This is the most talent we've gotten out of one city.

Another hour tomorrow.
Cya then!

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - Season 6 (06/14/2011)

2011-06-18T01:02:00.002-04:00

The above is the original air date. I am reviewing based on the replay on Oxygen 06/18/2011 at Midnight (EST).
Sorry. We went up to my father's, and didn't get back until it was over. The show was only one hour, and there wasn't another on Wednesday, as I thought they said there'd be.

Opening Segment

Montage of prior acts, and many from tonight.

Seattle Auditions, Part II
Judges intro
Sharon: Seattle is the home of so many stars... It's one of the most exciting places in America.

Brian Jackson - Blows up hot water bottles until they explode - 46yo
(World record is 3 in 1 min 8 seconds)
(Training for 19 years, acheived world records. They must be British Standard bottles.
Piers buzzed
Howie buzzed at 90 seconds
Different brand tonight. He didn't succeed.
3 nos.

Buffo - bad comedy
Piers buzzed.
3 nos.

Kimo - Madonna 20 years in 20 minutes
Drag queen.
No all round.

Robo - Comedian
[OMG]
No! (Thank God)

[Bad... well...very weird ... start!]

Commercials / Segment #2

Fon Morcus - Drummer
No

Deborah ?? - Singer
No

Marcos - 37yo singer
No

Alaska - Freestyle Dancer
Can't tell if it's a guy or a girl - Long hair, appears to be woman's blouse and maybe breasts, low "Western Indian" voice... NOT a good looker, either way.
Looks like a guy, but looks like wearing a blouse...
Piers buzzed
Sharon: Your interpretation of the music was ... very interesting
Piers: It's not really dancing, is it...
Howie: It's movement.
Howie: You have to be free... I'm saying No, here, but go out there...
No from Piers and Sharon
Nick comes out and starts it over... Audience, Nick, Sharon, Howie all do the Alaska dance as he/she leaves the stage, "dancing".

[What are they doing? This has all been... strangely crappy ... so far!]

Commercials / Segment #3

Geechy Guy - Comedian
[He's been on Bob and Tom a number of times]
In 670 jokes in an hour (Guinness record) (Obviously one-liners)
Sharon: Is that schtick or are you really like that? (A little of both)
Howie: Are you nervous? I've not seen someone sweat through a suit like that.
Piers: I didn't find you remotely funny, but the audience loved you.
Howie: Yes.
Piers: No.
Sharon: Yes.
He's in.

Illumini Men's Choir - Singers
Sharon: You took ... song and made it even better
Yes, all round.

Soleil - Pole Dancer
Piers: I found that very charming.
Sharon: Elegant.
Howie: Like to see it again.

Seth Grabel - Acrobatic Magician
Coolness.
Sharon: Amazing.
Howie: Energy
Yes, all round.

Auditions that Popped

Commercials / Segment #4

Amedeus - 2yo dog, puts all the balls in the pockets of a pool table.
Sharon: Does he do any other tricks
Howie: No
Piers: Yes
Sharon: No

The BGP - Band
Keyboard, Bass, and Drums
Audience stands
"Benny & the Jets"
Audience participation
Sharon: I can tell that you've learned your craft, you've done a lot of live shows.
However, I'd have liked to see you make it your own.
Piers: I think you're the lead singer... I look for things like that.
Howie: It was great... If you come back, I think you want to play with the arrangement a bit more
Their kids came out on the stage.
Howie: Yes
Sharon: Yes
Piers let it go.
They're in.
Sharon: They're good musicians, they just don't know who they are, yet.

Commercials / Segment #5

The Art of Teknique - Hip-hop dancers (kids - 10, 8 and 9)
[The kids are damn ... er... darn GOOD!]
Standing Ovation - Audience and Howie
Howie: I gotta say with dance groups your age, they get by on their cuteness, but you guys are good.
Piers: Absolutely brilliant.
Sharon: You were just fantastic. I adore you.
3 yeses.

Commercials / Segment #6

Mary Lee - 55yo realtor/singer/songwriter
Writes music & lyrics for dead people.
Special song for Piers w/a movie playing in the BG
Piers - Standing Ovation.
Piers: One of the best movies I've ever seen.
Sharon: You definitely have a gift... Whether it's right for us.
Howie: I don't want you to kill off anyone else. - No
Piers: A resounding Yes
Sharon: I think one song about Piers is enough. I'm going to have to say No.
Piers: WHAT?
Nick comes out "crying" - He was such a good man!

That's it.

They said earlier they'd be on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
We'll see! And see you then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) - Season 6 (06/08/2011)

2011-06-08T23:01:00.000-04:00

Two hours tonight. I said another hour tonight, but it's two!

Opening Segment
Review of last night and a few of tonights acts

Houston Auditions

The Rhinestone Ropers - Wild West Skill Show
Knife throwing at her, Shooting with a 6-shooter, more knife-throwing with her spinning on a wheel, then she shoots balloons tossed in the air while spinning.
Howie - How many partners have you gone through? You bring a whole array of ... to the stage that I've not seen before.
Sharon - I love it because it's traditional old American entertainment
Yes, all round.

Mona Lisa - Singers
Yes

Charles Peachock - Juggling, but in the dark with glowing items
Piers - Fantastic act
Yes

Purrfect Angelz - Dancers
Piers - Sexy, fun
Yes

Commercials / Segment #2

Daniel Joseph Baker - Pianist/Singer - 19yo
Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance"
He can sing! Keyboard is questionable.
And he has a VERY flamboyant personality.
Sharon: That performance was just great. You have a GRRREEEAAT personality.
Howie: From the moment you walked out on stage - I think it was sashaying...
Sharon: This generation's Liberace
Piers: You kind of polar the audience. You have a good voice and act - and I oddly quite liked it.
Yes, all round

Commercials / Segment #3

Jay Maynard - The Tron Guy (Internet Celeb(?))
Sharon buzzed at the beginning
Howie: Start again
Audience boos
Howie: Give him a chance - Start again
Piers buzzed
As he starts, Howie buzzed
No, all round.

Sandou Trio Russian Bar
Acrobatics and flipping on a bar between the two guys
Standing ovation by all, including the judges
Audience - Vegas, vegas
Howie - There aren't even words to describe what you just did - Whooooh... Woh...
Piers - I've seen this in Vegas. One of the most high-risk acts we've ever had.
Yes, all round

Montage of "Auditions that popped" and previews of some to come

Commercials / Segment #4

Status B.L.A.K - Singing Group & Dancers/Acrobats
Piers: Like a bad tribute act pretending to be Usher for 5 minutes
No

Johnny Deminneco(sp?) - Howie imitator
Howie: For the first time, I didn't like me.
No

Asian James Brown
No

International Sensation (Nick says)
Dani Shay (NOT Justin Bieber) - She's 22 and says "Justin Bieber looks like me"
She sang a song answering to the Bieber look
Howie: Dani, you're truly amazing, you're funny, and very talented
Piers: Very good songwriting - Yes
Sharon: You light up the stage - Yes
Yes, all round

Commercials / Segment #5

LD Dance Company - Dancers
Coed group
Yes, all round

Lil T - Tanner Edwards - Dancer - 6yo
"I think I'm the best dancer here" to Nick before going onstage.
[Cute]
Audience loves it.
Piers: You have some amazing moves
Sharon: Very professional Tanner
Howie: Yes
Sharon: Yes
Piers: Yes
Nick & Tanner dance

Commercials / Segment #6

Professor Splash - Darren Taylor
(Nick: going to attempt the most dangerous act ever) - High-dive into kiddy pool
27-30 feet into 12 inches of water
Piers: One of the most incredible things I've seen in my life. Are you in pain (I put that aside.)
Sharon: Never seen anything like this.
Howie: One of the most startling acts I've ever seen.
Yes, all round.
Potential to break world record (36' dive) on AGT

Second show

Opening segment
A few recaps and some previews

Minneapolis Auditions

Piers is stuck... On the tarmack, waiting to get here.
Right now - One no means they can't get through.

Echo of Animal Gardens
Sarah Huff & Echo (Double-yellow headed Amazon parrot)
Answers questions... Sings Old MacDonald... Does animal impressions... Sings Over the Rainbow
Sharon: Just incredible.
Howie: Can you dazzle us. Does he do more... (yes)
Yes from both Howie & Sharon

Mrs. Smith - Metal guitarist
Yes from both

St Lukes Bottle Band
Sharon: I really wish that Piers was here. (Nick brings out a cutout)
Yes from both

Halls of Magic - Quick Change/Magician
Sharon: The cheesist thing... But yes
Howie: yes

Commercials / Segment #2

Lys Agnes - Singer (Operatic)
Fiance killed in a car crash. It's been 2 years. Time to sing again. Time to be alive again.
"Ave Maria"
[Beautiful]
Standing Ovation from Audience and Sharon/Howie
Sharon: Where did you come from. I did not expect that. Goosebump time.
Howie: You seem to be very emotional. (It's been such a bumpy ride.)
Howie: You are absolutely stunning. You really are. I did not expect that coming from you. I think if Piers were here, he'd love you.
Yes from both of them.

Commercials / Segment #3

Viva La Muerte - Little person burlesque dancer
Yes from Howie & Sharon

Piers arrives

Those Funny Little People - Costumed dancers
To Ice Ice Baby
Piers buzzed (remember he had a bad day! Yeah - Right)
Audience likes it.
Piers: One of the most pathetic things I've had to sit through
Howie: You scare me. From the time I was a little kid in the park, I was always scared by the fuzzy things walking around. But because he hates it so much, it's a yes from me.
Piers: No
Sharon: Yes.
They're in.

Howie let's them into Piers' dressing room. LOL

Acts that popped - review and preview

Commercials / Segment #4

Gasmask
Audience booes
Buzzed off
Sharon: How old are you (39). 39 in the body and 7 in he brain.

Miss Cherries Jubaliee - Pierces herself onstage
No

Sid Yiddish - "Singing"
No

Walt Winston - Folk Musician
70 #1 hit singles online (one website)
Recorded 28 albums
"Truck Drivers Aren't Supposed to Cry"
Piers buzzed
Sharon buzzed
Howie buzzed
Piers: I thinki the great irony is that any truck driver who heard you sing would cry.
Sharon: Entertaining, but not a million dollar act
Nick comes on stage.
Nope.

Commercials / Segment #5

The Silhouettes (36 kids) - dancers
Behind a screen, shadows is what we see.
[GREAT]
Howie: What is it. What did I just see. What an amazing original concept. It was beautiful and it was a story.
Piers: Bring out the director. The reason I wanted to bring you out is that was one of the most brilliant things I've seen in a long time.
Sharon: Absolutely intoxicating. Amazing. Absolutely beautiful.
Yes, all round.

Commercials / Segment #6

Tim Ford - Kinetic King
Creates Chain Reaction Gadgets
Audience loves it
Howie: It is phenominal. It is unique. The towel & the helmet? (I practice safe sticks.)
[Strange little guy! LOL] Yes... You could get hit by a popcycle stick!
Howie: Yes.
Sharon: Yes.
Piers: You know what I love best about your performance? It's what you'd do with the money. Yes.

That's it.

New shows Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cya then!

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2011) Season 6 (06/07/2011)

2011-06-07T21:06:00.002-04:00

Opening Segment
1 hour tonight, and one hour tomorrow

Montage - quick review of last week / Previews of some of tonight's acts

Seattle Auditions (Paramount Theater)

Piers & Sharon rode in Limos.
Howie drove himself/Had to "run the gauntlet" of people grabbing at him and touching him.

Melissa villasenore - Celebrity Impressions
Barbara Walters, Natalie Portman, Miley Cyrus, Kathy Griffen, Christine Agulera
Sharon - I don't think that you will be working in retail much longer
Piers - Sensational Audition.
Howie - You showed us everything, right on voices & impressions and you yourself are adorable.
Yes, all round.

Commercials / Segment #1

Andrew & Charles Antigue - The A&C Twins - 23yo twins
Piers buzzed
Singing "My Girl"
Audience booing
[They aren't even rocking back & forth on the beat]
Piers - How do you think you did? (We did good) Good? I think you had an absolutely brilliant act until you opened your mouths.
Howie - No.
Sharon - Guys you can't sing.
Howie - You can't. And I'm the nice judge!
They call Howie a hater and challenge him to sing onstage. He goes. He sings with them Piers * Sharon buzz them. Howie calls them haters.
No.

Litz Plummer & ??? Close - Singers
Operatic - Not that greeat
No.

The Rice Rockettes - dancers
Piers buzzed
No.

Mr Mystic PTP - Magician with rappers
Piers buzzed
Magician does "bad magic" act while rapper raps
Piers: How do you think you did? (In my sphere, I think we did pretty good.) In my sphere, that was the most stupid thing I've seen in my life
No. [Whew!]

Commercials / Segment #2

Anita McCoy - 69yo Hula Hooper
She did the splits at the end
Piers buzzed.
Howie: Yes
Sharon: No
Piers: No

Zuma Zuma - Acrobats/Tumblers - from Mombata, Kenya
[Wow!]
Howie: So much energy.
Piers: I can't believe you did that without any mats.
Piers: Yes
Sharon: Yes
Howie: Yes

Commercials / Segment #3

Poplyfe - Band
Only girl sings - great
Howie - Original, unique, you surprised me.
Sharon - I admire what you're doing because it's what you love to do.
Piers - I think you have real talent, but I don't think you need the group.
(We thought we'd show our talent with an acoustic set, but when we do the electric set you won't say what you said.)
Howie: yes
Piers: Judging you as a group, my answer is no
Sharon: I have to say Yes.
(We'll show you. We got you. We're here.)
Piers: Bring it on

The Daring Jones Tour - Trapeze artists.
Yes, all round

Sadie - Jazz Singer - just turned 8
Yes, all round

Elektrolytes - Hip-Hop Dancers
Piers: One of the freshest routines I've seen in a long time
Yes, all round

Commercials / Segment #4

Mauricio Jerrara - Star in Costa Rica - Sing/Dance Showman
"Living La Vida Loca"
Piers buzzed
Audience is split - many booing, many cheering
He dances into the audience, and in front of the judges.
[He's not bad. More like the old 70s showmen than now-a-days, though]
Piers: I thought it was horrendous. Cheeasiest. No
Howie: I thought it was funny. Yes
Sharon: (Howie begs her) Oh all right then. Yes.

Piers: Tell Howie Mandel, war has been declared.

Commercials / Segment #5

Showihng Howie's pranks on Piers backstage

Carlton McKeet - Professional Performer - One-man Band
Plays paper cups
Piers buzzed - and walked off after pressing Sharon's buzzer
Piers no
Sharon no
Howie yes
Piers and Howie argue off stage

That's it for tonight.
See you tomorrow.
See the first post this year for links to NBC, where you can see highlights and full episodes (I believe)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2011 (Season 6)

2011-05-31T22:04:00.003-04:00

Season Premiere

Opening Segment
Judges - Piers Morgan, Sharon Osborne, Howie Mandal
Host: Nick Cannon
Montage of some of the acts we'll see, then the titles

LA Auditions

Judges Introductions
Howie says he'll torture Piers all season long. Piers says "Bring it on, Baldie"
Sharon asks Nick about being a Daddy. He says it takes talent to be a Daddy.

Frank Olivier - Unicyclist/Juggler - 50yo
He asks Howie to hand him torches once he's on the unicycle (6-7' tall unicycle)
He juggles the flaming torches from the unicycle. He looked like he was going to fall all along, but I think that was all part of the act. (He holds Howies head, looks like he's going to set him afire...) Howie ran back to his desk and buzzed him. Frank pointed out that what fell out of his pocket was hand-sanitizer, which he used just before going on. Howie doesn't look impressed, and didn't say anything through the rest of the segment.
Piers - You terrorized Howie, and almost stopped him breathing. In short, you've become one of my favorites.
Sharon, yes. Howie, signifies his buzz means no. Piers - "So it's up to me if you can come back and torment Howie again." YES.

Commercials / Segment #2

Ryan Andreas - Piano/Vocals - 34yo - Systems IT Admin
Great voice. "In the Arms of an Angel". (Very nervous)
Standing Ovation from the crowd.
Howie - I gotta tell you something, you were very unsure of yourself when you came out, but the timbre of your voice...
Piers - Very impressive
Sharon - How many times do you perform to an audience - NEVER - Never? I have to say, you blew me away.
Howie - You are a diamond in the rought - Yes.
Piers - 1000% yes.
Sharon - See you in Vegas.

Commercials / Segment #3

John Jacobson - Teach some music to the crowd - 54yo music teacher
This is the double-dream-hands guy
Crowd boos, Piers buzzes, Sharon buzzes
Howie is by Piers doing the dance. Piers reaches over and presses Howies buzzer.
Piers - If the competition was annoying teachers, then you'd have won. No.
Sharon - No.

Cowboy - falls off horse - Nope
Stephanie - Singing - Scream Metal - Nope
Fake fighting - Nope
Louis - Impersonates farts - Impersonates farts under arms (Howie's, Sharon's and Piers') Funny, but no. (Howie said, as Louis was leaving, "You're just pulling our finger."

Commercials / Segment #4

Landon Swank - Magician - Alaskan-born - 26yo
Shadow showing him doing things, like folding up a girl.
Howie - I did that with a Playboy centerfold before, and carried it around for weeks. Yes
Piers - I liked it, and so did the ladies. Yes.
Sharon - Yes.

Pretty quick through the others in this segment

The Body Poets - Hip-hop dancers
Lighted black outfits
Howie - Impressive - Yes
Piers - Yes.
Sharon - Yes.

Brennan Figari - Arial Silk
Sharon - Yes
Howie - Yes
Piers - Yes.

Olivia Bellafontaine - Burlesque Rock Dancer
Yes, all round, especially Howie and Piers.

Commercials / Segment #5

Debbie O'Burka (51) & Dannie - Vegas Birds (21yo Parrot)
Bird does animal impressions
Piers stands - Most intelligent animal I've seen in my life.
Sharon - Do you have a large repetoire? I have one that reads minds. Yes. Done deal for me.
Howie - How would we know?
You'll see things you've not seen before. I have one that does magic.
Sharon - Would you vote, Howie.
Howie - I want to see the magic and the psychic. Yes.

Frank Miles - Juggler - 50yo
Juggles 3 500,000 volt stun guns - the same type the police use
"Worlds most dangerous juggling act"
Piers: When you practice, do things sometimes go wrong? Oh, yeah.
Frank starts, and...

Commercials / Segment #6

Frank Miles/Juggler - continues
Steps into water
Standing Ovation from crowd.
Howie - Great, dangerous, funny, entertaining. - Yes
Sharon - Yes.
Piers - Can we assume that if we bring you back that there will be more attempts to kill yourself on our show? Yes - In that case, yes.

Udi Abignail - Singer with two dancers
Buzzed before he even really starts ("Hot Hot Hot")
Nick comes out and asks to give him 90 seconds
Buzzed, again, just as he starts. He keeps going.
Howie: Udi... Udi... How do you think it went. (Hot)
Piers: I think you're one of the most deluded people I've ever met.
Nick hits the song again, and goes out on stage dancing. The judges leave.
Howie: Not Not Not.
Piers: He's still going home, with Nick Cannon.

Day one is over.

Commercials / Segment #7

Atlanta Auditions

Miami All Stars - 24 dancers (Miami Style)
Standing Ovation from crowd, Piers and Sharon (I think Howie stood when shot was not on him)
Howie - Amazing, Phenomenal.
Sharon - It's great to see men who dance like men
Piers - Rather nice to see women dancing like women. Easily the best dance group we've seen.
Yes, all round.

Quick shots:

Scott Alexander - Magician
Levitation with pizzaz...
Yes, all round

Preston Weber - Fire dancer
Piers - Absolutely brilliant... Pure Vegas
Yes, all round.

Yellow Designs Stunt Team - BMX Bikes
Bike broke and guy fell. Howie lets him see the finale.
Howie - That added to the drama of what you were showing us.
Yes, all round.

Commercials / Segment #8

The SH'Boss Boys - 6, 7, and 5yo - Rappers
Standing Ovation from audience
Piers - I don't think I've seen kids of that age with that confidence in my life.
You really think you can win America's Got Talent? YES
Yes, all round.

Commercials / Segment #9

Primitivo Montoya - Sing and dance - 50yo
No. Fell off stage.
Buzzed all round - Howie pressed Sharon's.
Howie - Do you realize I just saved your life?

Quick Takes

Vocal Element - singer - 16-19 - No
Forever Young Dancers - (old guyes in diapers) to Lollypop - No
Metatron, the Lord of Light - Bad raper - Walked off stage - Nope.

Commercials / Segment #10

The Crossed Swords - Sword Fighters (College Professors)
Sharon buzzed at the beginning.
Howie buzzed
Piers didn't buzz at all.
Howie and Piers go onstage to fight with swords.
Howie - No
Piers - Yes
Sharon - No

Commercials / Segment #11

Act needs darkness - Turn off the lights
Team iLuminance(?)
Standing ovation, audience & judges
Sharon: Definitely wowed us.
Howie: Without the technology you're a great dance group. With the technology, you're a great spectacle.
Piers: That is probably the single most exciting audition I've seen on the show.
Yes, all round (Piers said he's positive that we've just seen an act that will soon be in Vegas. Sharon said, yes... headline act.)

That's it.

See you next week.

See more at http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/, and http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video/

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - September 15, 2010 - Season Finale

2010-09-15T22:08:00.001-04:00

Live from Hollywood.

125 Million people watched the show this year. They had more votes last night than they ever have.

Four acts. Only one can win.
The prize: $1,000,000 and a headline act on the America's Got Talent Tour, including Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.

Here are the acts and their performances from last night:

Micahel Grimm

Jackie Evancho

Prince Poppycock

Fighting Gravity

The acts get to perform duets with their heroes, tonight.

Review of last night's performance (short takes), and some of the judge's

Piers: This is without a doubt the best season we've ever had. Now we're down to the wire. I don't have to be mean, and I can just say, well done.

First duet: Prince Poppycock and Donna Summer - "Last Chance" and "Enough is Enough"
(Despite is "operatic" voice, this went pretty damn well, proving, to me, that he can sing pop/disco/rock/opera/etc. Of course, he was costumed. He should have an act somewhere!)

Segment #2

Orville Lounge (Post-game show)

The Beatles LOVE performed by Cirque du Soleil

Segment #3

Second Duet: Michale Grimm and Jewel - "Me and Bobby McGee"
(Nice... Jewel is gorgeous and can definitely sing, and Michael proved he can sing with one of his "heroes" without getting too nervous (remember the first show? LOL))

Segment #4

Duet: Fighting Gravity and Lionel Richie - "Dancing on the Ceiling"
(That was so cool. Like I said... These guys' show

Howie: I wanna say that people at home see us judges arguing, calling each other names, and Sharon almost peed herself 2-3 times. But this has been a big year for you, too." followed by a montage of Nick with various acts.
Nick: The most annoying thing about this show is when the judges get it wrong. Yes, you do. He brings back Montana with "Studio". They bring out the rapper TP (wears two big "NB" pendants.

Segment #5

Montage of many auditions, fololowed by the America's Got Talent "All-Stars" (Al= of whom failed the initial audition.)
Singing "I Gotta Feeling".

Auditions start for next season in October.

Segment #6

Next duet: Jackie Evancho and Sara Brightman - "Time To Say Good-Bye"
(Beautiful... There's not much more to say.)

Segment #7

Intro of Celebs, Jimmy Smits and David Ramsey (Outlaw premiers right after AGT's finale.)

Montage of the judges and all they have to go through.

David Copperfield performs.

Segment #8

Every one of tonight's finalizts have come in #1 at least once, this season.

Goo-Goo Dolls perform parts of "Slide" and "Home".

Montage of the pre-show through the end of last night's show.

They bring out the Top 4.
America has voted. The act finishing in fourth place and leaving the competition is: Prince Poppycock.
Nontage of his AGT journey.
Piers: I do think I made a mistake (buzzing you)... I should have buzzed you about 10 seconds earlier. (Just kidding.) When I saw you tonight with Donna Summer, that's when you are at your best... A cross between Elton John, Freddie Mercury, and Liberace... Flamboyant, campy... THAT'S our Prince Poppycock. You will be a star.

Segment #9

America has voted. The act finishing in third place and leaving the competition is: Fighting Gravity
Montage of their AGT journey.
Sharon: This is just the beginning for you. You will see the huge opportunities because of this show. You will be in Vegas. And if you guys don't give me front row seats for your first show...

Segment #10

Usher performs "DJ Got Us Falling in Love"

Segment #11

Top two: Michael Grimm and Jackie Evancho
Only one can win.
Howie: I really do think the right two acts are in. I look at that gorgeous little 10 year old. How are you handling it? Are you handling it ok? (she nods).

Montage of Michael Grimm's AGT journey.
Montage of Jackie Evancho's AGT journey.

We've had a record-breaking number of votes.
America has voted. The winner of the one million dollars and the star of their own show in Las Vegas is: Michael Grimm! YAY!
He's totally shocked! Jackie takes it all well. Michael and Jackie talk a bit.

WOW! My wife had it down. She counted them down from Poppycock being #4.

And my logic, I think was right.
Poppycock has proven he can do anything from disco to opera. He will star somewhere.
Fighting Gravity will be in Vegas at the latest by next month, I'm sure... With their own headline show.
And Jackie is already a star. She's singing in Carnegie Hall, and has a CD out, already. Now that EVERYONE knows her, she will have plenty of offers.
Michael Grimm was a dark horse. He has a helluva blues voice, a self-effacing, humble style about him. He deserves it.

That's it for this year. Michael Grimm is the winner of 2010's America's Got Talent.

Cya next year! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - September 14, 2010 - The Finals

2010-09-14T22:04:00.002-04:00

Live from Hollywood.

Four acts left. One last performance. Only one can win.

The four acts left:
Prince Poppycock
Michael Grimm
Jackie Evancho
Fighting Gravity

Winners headline the AGT National Tour, including a show a Caesar's Palace.

Judges are introduced.

Review of many of the acts, including the finalists and many who didn't make it psat the first audition.

Sharon: It's electrifying in here, tonight. The atmosphere just keeps building and building. We expect a million dollar performance from each of them, tonight.

Segment #2

First up: Prince Poppycock
Performing an opera classic with his interpretation of the rescue of a fairy tail princess
Piers buzzed just before he ended.
Standing Ovation
Piers: I think you've blown it, I'm afraid. I thought this better be an amazing vocal performance. And tonight, I thought you took yourself too seriously.
Sharon: That was such a selfish thing to do. It's not your night (Piers), but Prince Poppycock's night.
Howie: It was still brilliant, in listening to both of them... Will America embrace a more serious performace from him. If so, they have to vote.
(He sang excellently, as usual. The performance wasn't as "flamboyant" as some of his more later ones, but from an operatic singer, what do you expect? Like him? Vote for him!)

Segment #3

Lauren and May from Parenthood talking about what they would be doing on the show. (Season Premier of Parenthood is on after AGT, tonight.)

Next act: Michael Grimm
"When A Man Loves a Woman"
Standing Ovation from Audience and Judges
Sharon: Whoohoho! Got the old goosebumps going here. Perfect song. Perfect delivery. My husband bet $100 that you will win, and he just might be right.
Howie: When I first saw you, I thought Wow. And You just keep getting better and better.
Piers: That's more like it. I'm looking for a million dollar talent tonight. I'm looking for someone to represent this country around the world, and on that performance, it's you.
(Excellent delivery. My wife thinks of Michael Bolton with the voice, but I like this guy's delivery and voice better than Bolton's.)

Segment #4

Next act: Jackie Evancho
"Ave Maria"
Wow... Standing Ovation from all.
Howie: It's undescribable. I can imagine, right before death, you hear Jackie Evancho singing. IN A GOOD WAY.
Piers: The bad news for Sharon is that Ozzy Osborne has just lost $100. The point of this show is to find undiscovered talent. I have NEVER seen an act on this show, the British show, or any of them, with more potential.
Sharon: You sang it beautifully and with great emotion. What can I say, little Angel?
(Of course... Excellent. Personally, I think she's a star, already. She doesn't NEED to win. So there's a backlash in my mind. I would be voting for one of the other ones.)

Segment #5

The best variety acts of the season make a comeback.
The hottest variety acts from America's Got Talent 2010 - All perform a few seconds of a single song, usually more than one act at a time. Good job putting it together.
Harmonica player, aerialists, ballroom dancers, break dancers, HasPop, and Michael Grasso (Magician).

Segment #6

Last act: Fighting Gravity]
Standing O from Audience
Piers: Here's the deal. this is a brilliantly clever act. This will be in Vegas. Whatever happens tonight, this act will be in Vegas. Right near the end, you made one mistake. And it took away some of the magic. And tonight, you had to be perfect and you weren't. And you followed Jackie. And she was perfect. And that's why I think she'll win.
Sharon: It's a good thing it's not up to him. America will vote. You will see.
Howie: You are what makes this show so special. The variety. People please vote. I can't stress it enough. If you want your favorite to stay, you have to vote.
(The "mistake" was when one of the black-clad guys bodies showed in front of a glowing doorway. In real life, this would be no big deal, and, personally, I don't think it took away from the "magic". This act has been one of my favorites from the beginning. And I KNOW they will be in Vegas, win or lose.)

My wife's choice: Michael Grimm

My logic: Poppycock has shown he's Vegas- or even Met-worthy, as has Fighting Gravity. Jackie is a star, already. So, let Michael win.
Mine: Michael Grimm

Tomorrow, the Finale. And one act will win $1,000,000. VOTE! (I will include tonight's videos tomorrow if they are up on NBC.)

Goo Goo Dolls, Cirque de Soliel, David Copperfield, and more.

Cya, then!

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - September 8, 2010 - Top 10 Results

2010-09-08T21:52:00.002-04:00

10 Acts, only four (4) make it through.

The Acts, and their performances, yesterday:

Anna and Patryk

Michael Grimm

Taylor Mathews

Prince Poppycock

Christina and Ali

Michael Grasso

Fighting Gravity

Jeremy van Schoonhoven

Jackie Evancho

Studio One Young Beast Society

For more on America's Got Talent, go here
For more of Week 5 highlights and more, go here
For full episode videos of Season 5, go here

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The first group out: Michael Grasso and Prince Poppycock
Piers, these are two of your favorite acts. What do you think? Piers: If what you say is right, and one is going home, I'm shocked.
The first act going through to the finals is: Prince Poppycock
Sharon: It's kinda bittersweet, because the last show was so phenomenal, we wanted them all to go through. I know Michael will go on and do great things.

Segment #2

Orville Loungs - Post show party

A live performance from the cast of American Idiot (play based on Green Day's album)

Segment #3

Next pair out: Michael Grimm and Taylor Mathews
Howie: Nobody deserves to go home, at least in this pair. If I could vote now, you're both gonna stay.
And the act going through to the finals is: Michael Grimm

Segment #4

Sarah MacGlothlin performs

Segment #5

The next pair out: Jeremy vanSchoonhoven and Christina and Ali
America has voted. The act going through to the finals is: No one.
Jeremy: (Was it worth it?) Definitely. My dreams have come true.
Christina: Yes, we enjoyed ourselves.
Howie: When you do this show, you get attached to people, and I'm sitting here looking at this little girl cry. You have nothing to cry about. You stood and sang in front of millions of people.

The next pair: Jackie Evancho and Anna and Patryk
Piers: (You said they have both been very professional). To my mind, we have Jackie, the best young singer we've ever had. And Anna and Patryk, the best young dancers we've ever had. Whatever happens, you're both winners.
The third act going into the finals is: Jackie Evancho
Sharon: I am delighted. I'm delighted for her. I know I'm going to enjoy your next act, so I can't wait.

Segment #6

The last two: Fighting Gravity and Studio One Young Beast Society
Howie: I still think they both deserve to go through.
Last spot. America has voted. The last act going into the finals and moving one step closer to the million dollars and the headline show in Las Vegas is: Fighting Gravity. (YAY!)

So, the final four: Prince Poppycock, Michael Grimm, Jackie Evancho, and Fighting Gravity.
Next week, four acts, the final performances.

Cya, then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - September 07, 2010 - The Top 10

2010-09-07T23:16:00.001-04:00

Live from Hollywood

The acts (in no particular order but the nights they won):
Anna and Patryk
Michael Grimm
Taylor Mathews
Prince Poppycock
Christina and Ali
Michael Grasso
Fighting Gravity
Jeremy van Schoonhoven
Jackie Evancho
Studio One Young Beast Society

Also Enrique Iglesias

Out of these 10 Acts, 4 will make it to the finals, next week.
Everyone is going for $1,000,000, Headlining the National Tour of 24 cities, including Vegas, with Jerry Springer as host. Starts October 21st in Oakland California, then

Now, there's no judges' picks. America only chooses from now on.

They show the judges and the Top 10 acts talking.

Piers: It's going to be very tough to choose. This is the strongest group we've ever had. They have to be flawless.

Act #1 - Studio One Young Beast Society (Dancer Troupe)
Piers: What a start. I'll tell you what I really like as a troupe. Every time we see you, it's bigger and better.
Sharon: As usual, your passion and ambition show in your dance. I know you've all been injured at one time or another. Absolutely phenomenal.
Howie: We've all see dance, and I've never seen it combined like you did. And I can honestly say, you're the best act we've seen tonight.
(They had some great stunts in that dance. I didn't see any slips, and they looked GOOD. There's some fierce competition, tonight.)

Segment #2

Act #2 - Christina and Ali (Singers)
"I Love You I Do"
Sharon: I have to say, Christina, your voice, my goodness me... Those notes. Better and better. I love to see your smiles and your moving. I have to say your voices are getting stornger each week.
Howie: You have a nice enjoyable act. It's scary for me that you're up against so many good death-defying acts. But you do make us happy.
Piers: I was thinking, I wonder how your parents feel watching you. I think you two have blossomed into these natural entertainers. You're not the best technical singers, but you make us feel good by being there. And that's half the battle of being entertainers.
(They're cute, they can be bubbly, and knowing their backstory, it's great that they can do what they do. It would be nice to see them make it, but I don't think they're quite a strong enough act. The backstory has helped them along. Now we will see if America thinks that's enough.)

Segment #3

Act #3 - Jeremy vanSchoonhoven (Stunt Biker)
He built the set, and couldn't practice. Hopeing he'd heal up from last week. He did it on four practices. Pretty imressive.
Howie: I thought from last week, how could you top that. It was amazing. You hit every mark.
Piers: What do you say. We've got some great singers, great dancers. But you are a crowd-pleaser.
Sharon: Every time you perform, my stomach is in knots. Every time, you get more and more confident.
(They're not saying a year, headlining in Vegas any more. So, now, they will headline the AGT National Tour including Vegas. This, I think, gives acts like Jeremy a much better chance, because they don't have to perform for 90 minutes at a time. They get the headline, but the show will be mixed up with other AGT acts, some of whom can perform for longer periods of time. He's got a good chance, here.)

Segment #4

Act #4 - Taylor Mathews (Singer)
"What A Wonderful World"
Piers: Who decided on the song? (I did.) Who decided on that arrangement? (I did.) ... pause ... That's a pretty brave thing to do. And you know something? That's your best performance yet. You have just put yourself right back into the competition.
Sharon: You find these songs that no one would think you could do, and you arrange it, and you make it your own.
Howie: You are now in your comfort zone. Last week you took a shot. And like whomever said it, you're back to where you were when you sang Over the Rainbow. I loved it.
(That was a great arrangement, and performance. As they said, his best, yet. Too many good acts!)

Segment #5

Act #5 - Anna & Patryk (Ballroom Dancers)
Sharon: The sign of a true professional... You slipped, you get right back up and move on. And I loved the choreography.
Howie: You were wonderful. You really are wonderful. I'm sure millions of people wish they had just a smidgen of your talent.
Piers: I know why you're crying, because you fell over. Will that little girl get up. And up you jumped, you carried on as if nothing happened, and that is what being a star is all about.
(I didn't see the fall for some reason. But the rest of the dance reminded me of - and one of the judges mentioned it - of Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz in The Mask. I kept waiting for someone in the band to say "Hey, Patchuko". I thought they did a great job. And as Sharon said, everyone slips on stairs now and then. All you can do is get u and go on, and that's exactly what they did. The rest of the dance was fantastic.)

Segment #6

Enrique Iglesias performs "Baby I Like It"

Segment #7

Act #6 - Fighting Gravity (Blacklight/Effects act)
Howie: I don't want to say it too much, but Wow. Every time we see it, you up it. You added lasers, you told a story. You guys are already stars, you deserve to go on.
Piers: I think what we're already impressed by with your act, is you keep getting bigger and better. You've taken a big chance with your lives (they all quit school to pursue this). Of all the acts tonight that say Las Vegas, it's this act.
Sharon: I've said it before... Cirque de Soleil, Blue Man Group, and Fighting Gravity. America's gonna love you, and vote you through.
(I, personally, think that even if they don't make it through, they will HAVE an act in Vegas, Atlatic City, Hollywood, damn-near wherever they want. They are just THAT good.)

Sgement #8

The Cast of American Idiot and Sarah Mcglothlin

Act #7 - Michael Grimm (Singer)
"Let's Stay Together"
Piers: Another contestant has taken a big gamble tonight... You without your guitar. A brilliantly-chosen song, perfectly executed.
Sharon: I think the best thing you've done for yourself is get rid of that guitar. Congratuations.
Howie: You know how I feel, and I'm glad you got rid of that guitar, too. I think you're the best of the singers we have, and believe you deserve to go on. I don't know if they showed it on TV, but you connected with the audience, and had almost every lady in here...
(Great version. He is definitely a front-runner.)

Segment #9

Act #8 - Michael Grasso (Magician/Illusionist)
(Brought back as a Wildcard, and now Top 10)
Sharon: Each week you step it up. I mean you deliver every week. America's got a big task tonight. I mean four ... four of you go through.
Howie: I crown you now the King of Magic. How did you do it? (I don't know I wasn't watching.) Vote for him, because I want him here next week, and if you make it, you have to tell me. (Deal.)
Piers: Sharon said it... America's got an incredible task tonight. If you love any of the acts tonight, vote for them. If they loved you as we did, vote for him.
(He's always surprising, and he does have style. The "pinned a girl" into a plexiglas box (with help) with swords, then hid her behind a curtain, stepped behind the curtain, and the girl showed almost immediately. They pulled the box out, and there was what appeared to be him in the box. They pulled the swords out of the box, and there was another girl in a black tearaway suit. They came to the "helper", stripped off the outer clothes, and there was Michael. Pretty good trick. Damn he's good, and stylish.)

Segment #10

Act #9 - Prince Poppycock (Costumed Operatic Singer)
Poppycock's tribute to America
Howie: I don't know if this is what the forefathers had in mind. It's amazing what's going on in your head.
Piers: I have been rendered temporarily speechless. You do put on this amazing extraveganca.
Sharon: I mean specticle... You go from Opera, to Freddie Mercury, to the Star Spangled Banner... There's just no end to you, Prince Poppycock.
(This guy is great. Very campy, but sincere. I didn't get anything at all to think he was making a joke of patriotism. It was just the way they'd have done it many years ago in Burlesque. Very flamboyant. I think he stays in the Poppycock character until the makeup comes off, too. LOL)

Segment #11

Act #10 - Jackie Evancho (Operatic Singer - 10yo)
Piers: I don't know what to say. What do you say about a performance like that? I've never seen a performance like that on this show, and I've very rarely seen it. I knew, when you hit those high notes, if I'm still alive, in 40 years, that I was one of those who helped discover you.
Sharon: It was heavenly. I didn't understand one word you were singing. It was heavenly. It was one of those performances I will never ever forget.
Howie: Did you ever swallow a grownup? It sounds like you did. You are just amazing. Words cannot describe, and I can't tell you how happy I am to here the night you sang for Piers Morgan.

My wife's choices: Fighting Gravity, Michael Grimm, Michael Grasso, Prince Poppycock (didn't pick Jackie, because she's already a star. With that logic, ALL of them are there, I'm sure.)
I find it hard to choose. I want them ALL to go through. I think every one of them will be stars in the near future.
Ok... Have to get it down to four: Fighting Gravity, for sure. Prince Poppycock. (Though, using my wife's logic, both are already stars.) Michael Grasso, and (just to be different from my wife) Taylor Mathews.

I will try to connect to the videos of tonight's acts tomorrow in the list at the beginning of the results. If they don't have tonight's up, it will be the one before.

Cya Tomorrow! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - September 01, 2010 - Semi-Final 2 Results

2010-09-02T02:52:00.000-04:00

Live from Hollywood

From these 12 will come 5:
Alice Tan Ridley
HasPop
Maestro Alexander Bui
Micheal Lipari and Ashleigh Dijon
Michael Grasso
Debra Romer
Studio One Young Beast Society
Jeremy van Schoonhoven
Nathanial Kenyon
Murray
Jackie Evancho
Fighting Gravity

Segment #1

First group out: Debra Romer, Michael Grasso, Murray, Nathaniel Kenyon
Piers: (Can you call it?) You look at any of the acts up here, and in any normal year, you'd all be through to the final, but this isn't a normal year.
And the act going through to the top 10, and one step closer to the $1,000,000 and the headline show in Las Vegas is: Michael Grasso.
(Great. His magician act was much better than Murray's, I think, though both were relatively standard. Though I hate to see Debra and Nathaniel go, too.)

Segment #2

Orville Lounge (after show party)

La Reve performs

Segment #3

Next group out: Fighting Gravity and Jeremy van Schoonhoven
Sharon: (How do you feel, right now?) Confused. Because they are a couple of my favorites.
The act going through to the top 10 is: BOTH (YAY!)

Three through... two spots left.

Segment #4

Jason DeRulo performs

Segment #5

Jerry Springer appears on stage with Nick.
Jerry is hosting the multi-state tour.
The Live stage show will be starring the winner and favorite acts. 24 cities, and Caesar's Palace in Vegas.

Next group: HasPop. Maestro Alexander Bui, and Jackie Evancho
(Well, we know who's going through, here.)
America has voted. The act going through to the top 10 ... is: Jackie Evancho.

Next group: Studio One Young Beast Society, Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dijon, Alice Ton Ridley
The judges can only pick from two.
The act leaving the competition and going home is: Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dijon

Segment #6
Piers: This is one of the cruelest times in the show. I'm going to go to the act that last night I felt should be in the top 10. Studio One.
Sharon: You both... both acts deserve to go through, but unfortunately, you can't. So, I'm going to put through: Studio One. (She'd said that Studio One were great role-models for the youth of America.
Wow... Really?

So, tonight: Michael Grasso, Fighting Gravity, Jeremy van Schoonhoven, Jackie Evancho, and Studio One Young Beast Society
From last week: Anna and Patryk, Michael Grimm, Taylor Mathews, Prince Poppycock, and Christina and Ali.

That's the top 10. They all perform for us again, next week.

Cya, then!

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - August 31, 2010 - Second Semi-Final Show

2010-08-31T23:05:00.002-04:00

12 acts. Five (5) will go through.

Live from Hollywood.

Three "X"s and it's game over, though America could still vote them through.

Segment #1

Alice Tan Ridley (Singer)
"I Have Nothing If I Don't Have You"
Piers: It's a bit different from the subway, isn't it. It's very very big year for the singers. It is impossible to know who America will pick. But you were sensational.
Sharon: It's been so long since I've heard that song sung that way. Sensational performance. You look fabulous.
Howie: This contest is about America's feelings. And look at here... You got everyone on their feet.
(Great. I really hope she makes it through.)

Segment #2

HasPop (Dancer)
Piers buzzed just before the end.
Sharon: I really respect the way you tried to come back with a much more sophisticated performance with the film, but somehow it didn't work for me. I appreciate you took a risk.
Howie: I think it's amazing. There's a lot of dancers on this show. The ability to add story, mime and video... You did wow me. She's right. If they love you , you gota vote.
Piers: I like you and the body pop. I wanna see you dance. Not some strange guy behind you trying to hit you. It's all a bit over my head.
(He has an outside chance, if America sees it the same as Howie. The guy is good at what he does. It's strange. I don't know.)

Segment #3

Maestro Alexander Bui (Pianist)
The only instrumentalist left in the competition.
Howie buzzed!
Howie: Here's what I ... At this point in the competition... Your talent is undeniable... I hear Flight of the Bumblebee and Boogie, I don't think it reaches the level...
Piers: You are a cultural ignoramus, Howie. In terms of raising the bar above what we normally see, you've transcended it.
Sharon: The most difficult piece to play, and you played it magnificently. It was exciting, and you know I haven't been excited by you in the past.
Howie: It just wasn't as exciting as what we're going to see (BOO! - Audience) Oh, boo to you!
(That had to be extremely difficult to do. Bumble Boogie, I guess is the name of the piece. The kid is EXCELLENT at it. We'll see.)

Segment #4

Micheal Lipari and Ashleigh Dijon (Aeralists)
Last time we shocked the judges. This time we want to touch their hearts.
Standing Ovation by audience.
Piers: How do you guys think that went. (I feel good about it.) There were no big tricks. I was thinking all the time that you needed it to keep it from being a traditional aerial act, by the end I loved it.
Sharon: I thought the set was beautiful. The music... You two...
Howie: There was for me, despite no stunts, the danger. Because I've seen these aerial acts, and they have a lot of safety harnesses, and SHE picked YOU up, and ... you could have died. You wowed me. I'm a cultural ignroamous, but I loved it.
(Very nice. Judeges (AND America) DO have to remember that each time they see them, they will be seeing a PART of the show. This showed that they could be dramatic, instead of just stunt performers. They are fantastic.)

Segment #5

Michael Grasso (Magician)
Three kidney transplants. Mother - lasted 8 years, sister, and aunt - the one he has now - donated.
Sharon: I honestly don't know what to say. That was absolutely sensational.
Howie: I am such a fan of magic, and I am such a fan of this show... I don't know how it played on TV, but live it was fantastic.
Piers: You're an interesting one. You started out, and thought you'd blown it. Then you came back in the wildcard show, and wowed us. Then tonight... Slowly and surely you've grown ... before our eyes.
(It seemed relatively standard, but how he switched for the girl, I have no clue. It was all right in front of us (well, the live audience. For us, they cut away for a second to the cage "popping". I like magic, too, and this guy has a style... We'll have to see.)

Segment #6

Debra Romer (Singer)
Innocent and vulnerable, but sexy. Look like/sang like a star - you are a star. Ran away from home/
"To Make You Feel My Love"(?)
Howie: You're a lovely young lady. It was nice. It was really nice. And I don't know if it will go.
Piers: I kinda know where Howie's coming from. Did that performance knock me out like Michael Grasso did, or Ashleigh.
Sharon: It's a beautiful song, lyrically. But to show off your vocal range, and all, it's pretty level.
(She's cute as hell, and we know she can sing. She's getting over her shyness on stage. Question is was she strong enoug, and will America remember how far she's come?)

Studio One Young Beast Society (Dance group)
The last dance group in the competition.
Standing Ovation by audience.
Piers: That is what entertaining is about. How good does that feel? That is what you guys get when you put the hours in. You guys, I've watched you from the start. Better, faster, sexy.
Sharon: Every time I see you guys, there's a great urgency with your dance, and I love that. I love that you're mixing your dance with gymnastics.
Howie: You guys are phenomenal. It's electric. If I have one negative, it's your name... Studio One Young Beast Society... It's not catchy. I think it should be Studio Two Young Beast Society.
(At this level, they ARE good, but will America vote a dance group through? We'll see.)

Segment #7

Jeremy van Schoonhoven (Extreme balancing bike-rider)
fell twice, but made the major trick, injured.
Sharon: Are you crazy? Does your mother know that you do this? The first accident that you had, what happened. (cut head, stitches in elbow, hip's really bad - using his bike to keep him up). You deserve every vote. I'm asking America to vote for Jeremy.
Howie: Sharon sounds like she's doing a telethon for Jeremy. Here's this poor kid, just out of the hosptial, and can't even afford a seat for his bike...
Piers: It takes a certain kind of nutcase to jump off that on a bike. I wouldn't do it with my feet, let alone on a bike. There's something about you.
(The guy was injured. Those two falls in the show were because it wasn't straight, and he couldn't hold the handlbars tight enough. He did the trick he got injured (and nearly killed, as one of the judges said) successfully - Dropping from 20 feet up to small landing areas, then back to stage. Is it enough? We'll see.)

Segment #8

Nathanial Kenyon (Singer)
"Can't Keep My Eyes Off Of You"
Piers buzzed.
Howie: The audience likes you. You have the package to be a popstar. The women love you. It's not as exciting as some of the others. You're not there yet... You're getting nervous.... America will decide.
Piers: America loves you... However, tonight has been an incredible night, and thinking do you deserve to move on, and I didn't think so... Too many missed notes.
Sharon: Luckily for you, he doesn't have to decide. America has to decide. You've come a long way. I think the young girls are going to love you.
(This is the guy with the "Rob Thomas" voice. He's been stronger, or it may have been the song choice. I didn't really hear as many missed notes with him as with others, but Piers did. If the girls vote him through, then he'll make it. Otherwise...)

Segment #9

Murray (Magician)
Made a locomotive disappear.
Piers: I was a little bit bored by the chat tonight. A little stilted. I'm going to be very honest. On performances tonight, the other guy did better.
Sharon: I think you're both equally as good. I pay a fortune to go see David Copperfield. And I've not seen anything like that, before.
Howie: I kinda of agree with Piers, it's the presentation. And... what that sound... It's the train leaving the building. (Laughs all round.)
(There was a pause between the covering of the train, and when he pulled the curtain. He filled it with his story, but you KNOW that's when the train was moved. Copperfield did pretty much the same thing 20 years ago with a jet liner. It's all misdirection, and with that big of an item, it's presentation, getting people prepared to be amazed. I don't think he did it, tonight. He's damn good, but like Piers said... The other guy was better.)

Segment #10

Jackie Evancho (11yo Opera Singer)
(She's been on the news and entertainment shows - She has a CD out, but no record deal.)
Standing Ovation by everyone.
Sharon: I know you must realize how blessed you are to be born with this amazing gift. I hope you realize that your life will never be the same again. You're voice will take you all over the world.
Howie: It is real. And you are like an angel from another planet. I've never witnessed something like this or heard something like this.
Piers: Jackie, this is why we do these shows. Tonight we have four or five acts I'm sure can be stars, but we have in you... a superstar.
Standing O by everyone again, as we go to commercial.
(The kid is already a bona-fide star. She doesn't really NEED to win, and America may see that. That may go against her for this competition.

Segment #11

Fighting Gravity (Amazing blacklight "dance" group)
They quit school to do this.
Standing Ovation by all, again.
Howie: What a night. You are one of my favorite acts, if not my favorite act. Nobody could follow Jackie but you guys.
Piers: You came within about one foot of me buzzing you, when you shot that ball at my head. Howie put your up to that, didn't he? I think Howie said it all. it's always original. The American public has got to vote for an act like you.
Sharon: Your act is so cool. It's for all age groups. You guys are winners. You really are.
(These guys were my favorites from the beginning. I hope they do make it through.)

My choices: Alice Tan Ridley, Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dijon, Michael Grasso, Jackie Evancho, Fighting Gravity

This is one of the best years ever for this show. However, that means that a lot of good acts have been and will dropped.

I've said it a LOT of times since I started doing this. I am SURE that many of these acts will get to go on and be stars in Vegas or elsewhere, like the group that DIDN'T win from last year but headline a Vegas show... Like many others. They've had their chance at this show, and gotten exposure, now. This show helped, Even Debra, from tonight, said she's seldom played anything but restaurants and coffee houses, but now she's being asked to do concerts. Keep that up, you promoters, and other acts who need someone to open the show for you. These people are GOOD, as are many who haven't made it through. Look back through the list of those who didn't make it. Look back through the years of AGT that I've been doing this, and see those who didn't make it through. There's a LOT of talent out there gone to waste if you were NOT paying attention!

Tomorrow night: Cast of Les Rez and Jason Derulo and the results.
Cya then ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - August 25, 2010 - Semi-Final 1 Results

2010-08-25T23:54:00.001-04:00

Live from Hollywood

12 Semi-Finalists... Five (5) acts going through to the Top 10.

Anna and Patryk
Christina and Ali
Antonio Restivo
Future Funk
Taylor Mathews
Conner Doran
Dan Sperry
Kristina Young
ArcAttack
Michael Grimm
AscenDance
Prince Poppycock

My choices were: Anna and Patryk, Antonio Restivo, ArcAttack, Michael Grimm, Prince Poppycock
I saw Poppycock on a couple of news shows (one NBC Nightly, I believe).

Guests, tonight: Jimmy Fallon, Recycled Percussion (from last year), and Kylie Minogue.

--

Segment #1

Nick: You guys are being really hard on the acts. Someone got three "X"s.
Piers: This is what I call the business end of the competition. And that is serious. If people don't perform to the level we think they should, they're going to get buzzed.

The first group: ArcAttack, Dan Sperry, Future Funk, and Kristina Young
Howie; (Could you call it?) I think it's ArcAttack or Future Funk.
America has voted. The act going into the top-10 and moving one step closer to the million dollars and the headline show in Las Vegas is: No One. No one is moving on.
(Wow! I thought ArcAttack or Future Funk like Howie... Leaning toward ArcAttack. I'm shocked! And this is the first time they've brought a group out and said no one (or everyone) is going through.)

Segment #2

Orville Lounge (post show party)

Recycled Percussion performs - I'm sure these guys are playing in Vegas.
They are VERY cool. See the video from the show, if they have it.
They have their own show at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. I KNEW it! ;-)

Segment #3

Jimmy Fallon performs. Imitates comedians and does a damn good job of it.

The next group out: AscenDance and Anna & Patryk
The act going through to the top 10 is: Anna & Patryk
(Hmmm... Thought it might be both of them.)

Segment #4

Kylie Minogue performs an American debut.

Segment #5

The next group: Michael Grimm, Taylor Mathews, Prince Poppycock.
(I think they're all in.)
Howie: (Are you surprised to see them all live up here, together.) I'm very surprised. My favorites are standing before me. Unless you're going to trick us again.
America has voted. The act going into the top 10: (Wow... This is a strange night.) All Three are moving on.

Three acts left. Judges choose.
The acts: Antonio Restivo, Christina and Ali, and Conner Doran.
The judges pick from two.
Based on your votes. America has voted. The act leaving the competition and going home is: Antonio Restivo (OMG! You are KIDDING me!)
(I can't believe that.)

Two acts left. Judges decide. Conner Doran and Christina and Ali.

Segment #6

Piers: I'll be honest. I think Antionio was very unlucky to be put out. He would have been my choice. Conner, I've watched you grow with every round. You've got confidence and become a bit of a showman. Christina and Ali, I don't think we've ever had anyone with your story. Good voices, not great, and great personalities... make me lean toward you, Christina and Ali.
Howie: I kind of embrace the variety. And for that reason, Conner.
Sharon: Conner, you are an amazing young man. Seeing you grow as a person, means more to me than seeing your act. Christina and Ali, I wish you had done somethying different. Do I break two hearts or 1. I'm going to go with Christina and Ali.

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So the acts going into the Top 10 are:
Anna and Patryk, Michael Grimm, Taylor Mathews, Prince Poppycock, and Christina and Ali.

Cya Next Week. ;-)

Anerica's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - August 24, 2010 - First Semi-Final Show

2010-08-24T23:00:00.002-04:00

12 acts. Five (5) will go through.
They weren't mentioned slow enough for me to enter them, so, as they happen...

Live from Hollywood.

Three "X"s and it's game over.

Sharon: Most crucial thing... Acts have to really focus on what they're doing and on being a star. If they don't show us, how will we know.

Segment #1

Anny and Patryk - 12yo Ballroom Dancers
To Lady Gaga - Paparazi
Standing Ovation from crowd
Piers: Sharon said she wanted to see acts behaving like stars, tonight, and you just did it. This is the serious business part of the show.
Sharon: As usual perfection. You never let us down. Seeing you last week, this week... How many days have you had to turn this dance around? (about a week).
Howie: I'm glad I can inspire you. I apologize ... It WAS perfection. I wasn't creeped out this week. There was no inappropriate touching. I'm the father of two little girls, and there wasn't any inappropriate touching. You did great.
(These kids are excellent. I think I said it before, but, they make some of those on Dancing with the Stars look more like dunces. ;-) )

Segment #2

Christina and Ali - Sister singers, both with Cystic Fibrosa
Performing When You Believe (There Will Be Miracles) by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey
Sharon: You made it. I think that your performance has got stronger since the last time I saw you.
Howie: I agree with Sharon. That being said, at this level in the competition, the others are doing things so spectacular... Hopefully it was good enough to get you back.
Piers: It wasn't great. But every time I try to buzz you, your big eyes look back at me, and you hit the big note, and I can't.
(I like them a lot, but it seemed off a bit. We'll see.)

Segment #3

Antonio Restivo (Magician/Illusionist who uses flame)
Howie: It's a very Vegasy... I'm gonna be honest, you make me laugh. Here you have the fire all over, your very angry, you have the girls tie you up, force you into that ... and you escape... and with all that going on, youo entertain us.
Piers: We've had loads of magic acts that haven't made it because they're too small. Where are the big acts? I think it's you, Antonio.
Sharon: I wonder what it's like at your house when you barbeque?
(He does bigger and bigger tricks, all with fire. This was VERY "Vegas". I think it took a tad too long to set up (once he was in the sarcophagus), but... He's got a great chance.)

Segment #4

Future Funk - Hip-hop Dancers (8 and 10, I think)
Piers buzzed. just before the lights went out,a nd they use LEDs (tail end of the dance).
Piers: I realize I haven't got the full support of the room here... Here's the deal. We are now at a very important stage. And if it was America's Got Cute Dancers, you two would win. I think you are going to be great in the future, but for now...
Sharon: It's been such a while since we saw you, I actually forgot how young you were. What you do is fantastic. I think you're going to have your own sitcom.
Howie: Cuteness. This is America. America may vote you through just on your cuteness. But I don't know if you'll think it's so cute when you're 36. But you are adorable.
(Yeah, they are. That's the big thing they have going for them, right now. The older one can breakdance/spin on his head like crazy. The young one's getting there, but for the most part, is just cute. If America votes "cuteness" they're in.)

Segment #5

Taylor Mathews - Singer
Perfoming piano and "Show Me What I'm Looking For" by Carolina Liar
Sharon: I really enjoyed that performance. Thank you. I think that you're very natural.
Howie: My feeling at this level is you have to wow us. I don't think you did something tonight that people will be talking about, tomorrow. You have to wow us.
Piers: Do you feel under pressure. I didn't not enjoy your performance. I went back and watched your audition. You were having fun, smiling. And tonight, it was very serious. You've got to learn to relax.
(Not sure I liked the song-choice, but he didn't do badly. I thought he was flat in a few places. But adding piano into his act, and not "hiding" behind a guitar for the latter part (just a mic)... he's growing, and seems to be getting more comfortable, even if he is nervous. He's got a chance, though.)

Segment #6

Conner Doran - Kite Dancer
Piers buzzed
Piers: When I was watching it today, it's funny. It's all about song choice. It wasn't moving that much. I do like you, and I have enjoyed some of your acts.
Howie: I love about what you do. It's very etherial, when you have that classical, instrumental music. I agree with him. I don't know that it goes with pop music.
Sharon: I loved your music choice. It was nice to shake it up a bit and use more pop music. I adore you.
(His act doesn't change all that much. And I think they're right. The song choice was off a bit.)

Dan Sperry - Magician (strange persona)
Nick was a "volunteer"
Piers buzzed.
Piers: It was one of the most pathetic tricks I've ever seen. It was one of the worst fake arms I've ever seen.
Sharon: The thing I liked best was the robot lady.
Howie: You know that I'm this close to being a fan of yours, you know... Because of the floss thing. But I loved the character - like from a Tim Burton movie. To up your game, we've got to know who YOU are.
(The robot lady was in the way, he was in the way, things took a bit too long. And he wasn't as "intense" as he was last time. Howie's got it. So, IF he makes it through, he's got to stay in that weird "Tim Burton-esque" character. I don't think he will, though.)

Segment #7

Kristina Young - Singer
Buzzed off. (Strange song choice)
Sharon: I buzzed you because that version of Poker Face. Nobody can come close to that. Even though you tried to change the arrangement.
Howie: I apologize. You don't have the same advantage as the other people because you just came last week from YouTube. I don't know if it's the song-choice...
Piers: Keep trying. Keep taking risks. Don't give up.
(Yeah... Bad song choice, I think.)

Moving to another studio, because the next act is so dangerous.

Segment #8

ArcAttack (Electric Musicians)
Performs

And now everyone goes back to the main studio

Segment #9

Judging
Howie: Yeah, you do stun the judges. My worry is what you do doesn't really play on television. I don't know if the people are going to vote.
Piers: What Howie said is right to a certain extent. I think we've had a fair average semi-final. I think you're one of the best, and you'll be back.
Sharon: You are a very weird group... Geeks, kooks, etc. I think you need to have more performance art.
(It looks great. I wish I were there. I do think it doesn't translate well to TV. The sound comes from the lightning. That's so cool...)

Michael Grimm - singer
Got food poisoning, so couldn't reherse. Throat looked very red. Had a bout of strep throat.
Performed "You Can Leave Your Hat On"
Piers: If that's how you sing when you're ill, you need to get sick more often. What I like, you don't change. You know exactly what you are, are comfortable in your own skin.
Sharon: Tonight you enganged. I've always loved your voice. My problem has been your performance.
Howie: I have been waiting all night, and I think the audience has been, waiting for a moment. And you're it.
(He did very well. I think he's in.)

Segmennt #10

AscenDance - Rock-Wall Dancers
Piers buzzed
Sharon: You know I adore your originality. But I must say tonight I didn't like your music. Everything was perfect, but it didn't have that spark.
Howie: I think it was the tempo. With the upbeat music, you don't get that.
Piers: For the first time, I found it boring. Music wasn't as good. Performance was disjointed. And I wasn't feeling it tonight.
(Seemed a little slow. I think they had, as one judge said, more "dangerous" look to them before. They stretched from the wall more, and were in more synch. The second time, they added two people, and they do some of the "stunts", but not as intricately as the main performers, and I think they're a distraction, too. I think either the wall needs to be bigger, or they need to go back to two people, almost. We'll see.)

Segment #11

Last contestant - Prince Poppycock (Operatic singer)
(It's just so strange to see him out of makeup.)
Operatic and last part of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody
Standing Ovation - Crowd and Judges
Howie: I think he said it best when he said "Nothing really matters, but you".
Piers: I didn't think anyone could out-camp Freddie Mercury. You're crackers.
Sharon: I think you are the male, Lady Gaga.
(Interesting take. Few have tried to do this operatically. He really camped it up. I liked it. We already know he can sing opera. Now he proved he can do certain pop songs, too.)

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My choices: Anna and Patryk, Antonio Restivo, ArcAttack, Michael Grimm, Prince Poppycock

Results show tomorrow, with Jimmy Fallon, Recycled Percussion (from last year), and Kylie Minogue.
Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2010 Acts

2010-08-22T01:46:00.003-04:00

Got an email from Jon Huang that said,
"Hope all is well. I thought that you might like this. We just used
Future Funk in our music video. The kids were adorable."

I'm glad that some of the acts are "winning" even if they don't win. (Yeah, I know. They went through, so still have a chance. But even BEFORE they've won, they've "won".) ;-)

BDBS

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - August 18, 2010 - Wildcard Results (#6)

2010-08-18T22:00:00.001-04:00

Only four (4) will make it through to the semi-finals from the following 12 acts:

Kruit Dance Acadamy (Pier's choice)
Rudi Macaggi (Sharon's choice)
CJ Dippa (Howie's choice)
RNG (Sharon's choice)
Harmonica Pierre (Piers' pick)
Michael Grasso (Sharon's pick)
Hot Shot Tap Dancers (Howie's pick)
Doogie Horner (Piers' choice)
Conner Doran (Howie's choice)
Anna and Patryk (Pier's pick)
Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dejon (Sharon's choice)
Swing Shift Sideshow (Howie's choice)

My choices from the group, again, were: Kruit Dance Acadamy, Michael Grasso, Anna and Patryk, and Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dejon, though there are others I wouldn't mind being in.

Remember, the first three through are chosen by America. The 4th though is voted by the Judges, based on America's 4th and 5th place acts.

Performing tonight: LeAnn Rhymes and Criss Angel

Segment #1

First group: Kruti Dance Acacamy, Michael Grasso, Swing Shift Side Show, Rudi Macaggi
America has voted. The act going through to the semi-finals, and moving one step closer to the million dollars and the headline show is: Micheal Grasso
Now he's through and against three other magicians. He's just in awe.
Sharon: My advice would be to keep doing what you're doing and keep stepping it up. Bigger is better.

Segment #2

Orville Lounge (After Show party)

Criss Angel performs Houdini's Upside-down straight-jacket escape (in under one minute) and Metamorphais.

Segment #3

Next group: The Hot Shot Tap Dancers, RNG, Anna and Patryk
The act going through to the semi-finals is: Anna and Patryk
Patryk thanked Piers for brining them back for the second chance. Anna we pretty emotional.

Next group: CJ Dippa and Conner Doran
The act going through to the semi-finals is: Conner Doran
Howie: (Can Conner top his performance from last night.) I know. That's the only thing that worries me. You brought two kites last night. You'll have to do even more.

Segment #4

LeAnn Rhymes performs Swingin' in a bikini

Segment #5

Next group: Doogie Horner, Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dejon, Harmonica Pierre
Before the judges can choose, we have to get down to two acts.
The act leaving the competition and going home is: Doogie Horner

Segment #6

Between Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dejon and Harmonica Pierre
Piers: Who do I want to put through: Sharon's pick or my pick? No, forget that. You guys, last night, surprised me. When you did that last night, that took it to a whole new place. That said, how many times has a 70yo Belgian Harmonica player played Lady Gaga.
Sharon: It's really hard. For me. it's all about my pick. I love them, they're edgy, exciting. And that's my choice.
Howie: First of all I want to apologize for last night. You didn't deserve a buzz. I stooped to my collegue's level. My gut is who would win this. Will you go see the greatest harmonica player, or will you go see a sexy, edgy act. My gut says Michael and Ashley.

So, I was off a bit, but I think the right ones were chosen.

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So, the acts going through from this and the prior results shows:

Results #1 - Nathaniel Kenyon, Fighting Gravity, Christina & Ali, Future Funk
Results #2 - AscenDance, Alice Tan Ridley, Michael Grimm, Antonio Restivo
Results #3 - Haspop, Young Beast Society, Debra Romer, and Jeremy vanSchoonholden(?)
Results #4 - Murray, Taylor Mathews, Prince Poppycock, and ArcAttack
Results #5 - Michael Bui, Dan Sperry, Jackie Evancho, and Kristina Young (YooTube people)
Results #6 - Michael Grasso, Anna and Patryk, Conner Doran, and Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dejon

Semi-Finals begin next week with 12 of the 24 acts left. It's gonna be a good show!

Cya, then!

Videos:
All AGT Videos
Full Episodes (Season 5)
Season Five highlights

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - August 17, 2010 - Special Wildcard Show

2010-08-17T23:04:00.001-04:00

Live from Hollywood

Each judge picks four (4) of their favorite acts for a second chance.

Segment #1

Judges' Intro

Acts CAN be "X"ed. Three "X", performance is over, but America can vote them through.

Kruit Dance Acadamy (Pier's choice) Bollywood Dancers
Piers: I think my decision has been completely vindicated. As America has now seen, you have talent.
Sharon: As one half-wit, very exotic, very beautiful. As America is getting more used to Indians, you may have the Kruti Dance competing with Riverdance.
Howie: At this time in our competition, is what you do WOW. I don't know that America will see it that way. I don't know if you rise to this level.
(They have a great look, great choreography. I'm a bit like Howie, though... Headlining a show? We'll see.)

Segment #2

Rudi Macaggi (Sharon's choice) Balancing, tumbling, danger act
Blindfolded, does a backflip to catch his feet in a loop rope above his head.
As he did it, Piers buzzed him.
Sharon: Rudi. Obviously your technique is magnificent, and your timing to do that trick, but I think you took too long to do one trick. I think you should have done two tricks.
Howie: I think your last stunt was more spectacular, though I didn't see it.
Piers: The trouble is last time, you could potentially lose your head, and it would go rolling off the stage. And this time, you said you could break your neck.
They told him his last one was too scary, so this was more "slick", and he has missed it. Last time he missed, got eight stitches in his head.
(Rudi's good at what he does. He's a performer. The last trick WAS better, but this one just didn't seem quite as difficult. Again, we'll see.)

Segment #3

CJ Dippa (Howie's choice) 12yo Rapper, dancer, writes own raps
Piers buzzed just before he started dancing.
Howie: How do you think you did, CJ. (Thought he missed a couple of things.) I think you have an amazing future, and I think someone needs to take you, and mentor you.
Piers: I think it's very big of you to admit that. The fact you've dealt with that in such a mature way, I applaud you for that. I think it was a bit gimmicky. You were trying to be someone else. Be yourself.
Sharon: I think that Kissing Booth is the title of the song. I think it's really really catching. Rap is meant to be larger than life. I like the bike, I love the way you look. Keep at it.
Feel's like he needs to get his own light up on stage like he used to. (AGT may be pushing the dancing, etc.)
(The kid is 12 and writes his own raps. And he's good at that. I think AGT is interfering, though they will say that acts can choose to do their suggestions or not. The kid is 12. He may not KNOW what is best for him, yet. But he will.)

Segment #4

RNG (Sharon's choice) Young hip-hop dance group (5 girls)
Piers buzzed as song changed.
They added Howie's criticism from their last performance at the end, and one of the girls had "daggers in her eyes" looking at Howie.
Sharon: I'm happy I brought them back. I thought the performance was really really strong. I loved the choregraphy. You had great attitude.
Howie: My job here is to be incredibly honest. You are phenominal. You have a perspective here in this competition. You said no tricks, no stunts, pure dance. You've gotta ramp up. I'm not gonna choose tonight. America is.
Piers: I don't start with saying your phenominal, because I don't think you were. I thought it was a bit disorganized. I don't agree with Sharon about the choreography. Sharon: You've buzzed everybody else's acts but yours, tonight. Piers: That's because only mine have come through. The only thing is I thought was the attitude reminded me of Sharon.
(They're good. They do have attitude. But it appeared to me to be waving their arms around and stomping around in unison. I really doubt they'll make it through.)

Segment #5

Harmonica Pierre (Piers' pick) Harmonica player
(Piers said he was the best harmonica technician he'd ever seen)
Alehandro by Lady Gaga (Howie buzzed before he even started - didn't count)
Howie: I didn't buzz you. I was just trying to... I'll tell you why I'm angry. Piers has buzzed every act that's not his own. I said to Sharon, let's buzz him before he even starts, so as not to throw you off. And you said Ok, then you (Sharon) dissed me! (Asked piers what he thought, and Piers had glowing reports.) (back to Howie's judging) It's consistent. I don't know that America will choose you. It's not my choice. You're a wonderful man, and fantastic at what you do.
Sharon: I loved it, however, are you a finalist in this contest. Are you an act that will fill arenas? I don't know. (Piers: That's not the criteria.) Sharon: You've had your time. LADILALLALALALAAALLAL (over Piers' protests about criteria)
(Funny Piers can use that criteria - well, he did last year... hasn't said it that way this year that I recall - and no one else can. He's an excellent Harmonica player. I think Howie's looking at it correctly.)

Segment #6

Michael Grasso (Sharon's pick) Magician
Audience liked (Standing Ovation)
Sharon: Thank you for not disappointing me. Your timing was perfect.
Howie: That performance tonight is the first that was worthy of this level.
Piers: You haven't just performed a brilliant magic trick, but you've performed a miracle... You've proven that Sharon does know something about talent. There are some great magicians in the show, and I think you've just thrown it wide open.
(Nice. He may just make it through.)

Hot Shot Tap Dancers (Howie's pick) Stompers/Tappers
Piers buzzed in the middle. (They do seem to be off the music a bit.)
Howie: I wanted you... I brought you back. You kinda listened to me, and stayed off the story, but it was just tapping. You started off spectacular, then I got a little bored.
Piers: I agree with Howie. It was boring. Look, I like you as individuals. You've got great chemistry and that carries over. But you did get out of step at times. You need to think about the choreography.
Sharon: I love you all, but there's something missing, and tonight, I think I saw it. You dance as a team. One of you has to come forward and do something different than the others. I think that's what's failing.
(I'm glad that Howie and Piers noted the timing problem. They usually gloss over stuff like that (well, Piers doens't, but...) Last time they spent too much time with the story. They DID start off great, but then it was four people tap-dancing, and not very much in unison.)

Segment #7

Doogie Horner (Piers' choice) Comedian
(Piers' least and most favorite)
Piers: We've been on a bit of a journey with you. We enjoyed the humor, we enjoyed the comedy. That's why I was surprised Howie didn't bring you back. (Howie: That's a lie... I said lets bring Doogie back, and you said you can't, I already have.)
Sharon: That's a true story he just told. Yes, you are a very weird little man, but you're funny.
Howie: You applied the number one rule of comedy. You are in the moment. Welcome back Doogie.
(He was great, I thought, when he was talking about the other acts. Then he brought his "fans" from New York, and they were booing him ("Doogie Sucks" T-shirts). My wife didn't think he was funny at all. So... We're split on him. I don't know about him making it through, though.)

Segment #8

Conner Doran (Howie's choice) Kite dancer (Epileptic, keeps being told he can't do things.)
Standing O from audience and Howie
Howie: Says nothing. Gestures at the standing o. Need I say more.
Piers: How does it feel after dooing that? (Amazing) I watched the interview before you performed, and you said it brings out the normal kid in you. Truth is you bring out the normal kid in all of is. Good job, Howie. And welcome back, Conner.
Sharon: Always amazes me the way you interpret the music. It was beautifully executed, Conner.
(The kid is EXCELLENT at what he does. He does get the audience into it. The music is always inspirational. At this point, he's got my vote.)

Segment #9

Anna and Patryk (Pier's pick) 12yo Ballroom Dancers
Standing O from Audience
Piers: For me, that was your best performance tonight. Patryk, I thought you were the boss tonight... A little mini-John Travolta. I don't know why you didn't get through before.
Sharon: Your coordination, your timing, it was really right tonight. I feel like I'm watching a couple of 25yos, not 12yos.
Howie: I agree with everything my partners are saying. And the art of ballroom dancing is about being seductive. And seeing 12yos dancing is a bit creepy. (Piers protested... Howie said "The perfect party at Pier's house are 12yos dancing to harmonica music.)
(I don't know that BR Dancing is supposed to be "seductive", but "graceful", and these two are.)

Segment #10

Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dejon (Sharon's choice) Aerialists
Tonight - Full release and catch
Well, there was, what appeared to be a drop, and everyone thought it was bad, but they came back out of it.
Sharon: Michael, Ashleight, you tricked me. How seductive was that. Very sexy, very clever. I thought it was edgy.
Howie: You got our blood flowing. It was WOW. It's amazing, and I don't know what your relationship is, but she's very clingy.
Piers: I'm very glad you're not dead. I argued with Sharon about bringing you back, we already have a lot of magic acts, but that was brillient.
(They are "pretty". And it was something that made everyone think she had fallen (all the judges were definitely worried), then they "rose again" and all was well. I think no one noticed the heartbeat music playing, and that no stage people were rushing to the stage, which is why they were "frozen. I think they'll make it through.)

Segment #11

Last Act
Swing Shift Sideshow (Howie's choice) Traditional Sideshow Act
Piers buzzed, Sharon buzzed
Howie: This is what's going on inside my head. You either hated it or loved it. I loved it. It was interesting seeing you again.
Piers: Howie thinks that two 12yos ballroom dancing is creepy, then he brings back you three. And I know you'll take that as a compliment. To me, it is utterly revolting. It is revolting.
Sharon: I appreciate it as an art form, like the old Victorian sideshows, but it's not my thing. I've never seen a woman swallow a sword before, it's always been men, so... I appreciate it as an art form.

My choices: Kruit Dance Acadamy, Michael Grasso, Anna and Patryk, and Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dejon.

Results show, tomorrow: LeAnn Rhymes and Criss Angel
Semi-Finals show next week
Live national tour: Starting in October, 25 cities, hosted by Jerry Springer, which is what everyone is vying for.

Cya tomorrow.

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - YouTube Special Results (#5)

2010-08-11T22:02:00.000-04:00

Top 12 YouTube acts. Only four (4) will go through. Three by America's vote. One (from 4 & 5 of America's vote) by the judges.

From the following 12 acts:
PLUtonic
Dylan Plummber
Pup
Cam Hodges
Ryan Rodriguez
Austin Anderson
Booker Forte
Pizza Patt
Kristina Young
Maestro Alexander Bui
Dan Sperry
Jackie Evancho

Segment #1

First group: Pup, Austin Anserson, Pizza Patt, Maestro Michael Bui
Sharon: I have no idea who will be put though
America has voted. The act going through to the semi-finals is: Maestro Alexander Bui
Piers was not surprised... A dog whose act didn't work, a guy that chucks pizzas in the air, and unfunny comic, and a classical pianist. He suggested Michael stick to classical, not follow Sharon's suggestion to do "pop" She argued she did not say to do pop. (She said to do more pop classical - meaning those songs that people know... I understood her. Piers didn't want to! LOL)

Segment #2

Orville loungs

Started right here on this show. Quick Change (David and Danya)
They do seem to be a one-trick pony. I've never seen them to anything but what we just saw... Differnt song, different clothes, but the same act. Amazing, none-the-less.

Segment #3

Fourth most popular video of all time
Justin Laipply - Evolution of Dance (short version)

Next group: Dylan Plummer, Dan Sperry, Booker Forte
America has voted. The second act going into the semi-finals is: Dan Sperry
(He's definitely got his persona on. Chris said he reminds her of Marilyn Manson. Bet it's just the stage persona. LOL)

Segment #4

Tonight is his prime-time debut.
Lin Yu Chun, singing "I Will Always Love You"

Next group: Ryan Rodriguez and Jackie Evancho
And the act going though (is there any doubt?) to the semi-finals is: Jackie Evancho
(Mentioned on a news program. Her videos have gone viral, now, and she's already scheduled to perform at Carnegie Hall.)
Howie: Can't tell you how exciting this is. He keeps being asked if it's really her. He has her sing some notes. No act is allowed to lip-sync.

Of the final three acts, two of them are #4 and #5 of America's votes. The other will be sent home.

Segment #5

Next group: PLUtonic, Cam Hodges, and Kristina Young are left.
And the act going home and not making it through is: PLUtonic
Both give reasons they should be put through to the judges.

Segment #6

Between Cam Hodges and Kristina Young (judge's choice)
Howie: Who do I want? Like Sharon always says, I want everyone to go through, but I can't. I'm proud of both of you. I have to go with my gut. My gut tells me the bigger star and the one with the most potential: Cam.
Sharon: You're so new, I don't think you know your best performance, yet. Kristina (because she's very pliable
Piers: What I have to do now is take a bet on one of you, on which could rise to the top. I'm going to go with the act that I think... I suspect... can do better than last night. And that act is Kristina.

Cam said "It was a great experience. I'm not done, so..."
Kristina: "I'm going to go backstage and cry for days..."

This week - those going through are: Michael Bui, Dan Sperry, Jackie Evancho, and Kristina Young.

--

Next week: Another special - The Wildcard show. The judges give a second chance to their favorites. (Those shown too quickly to type were a good group. Should be a great show.)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - August 10, 2010 (YouTube Special - Live #5)

2010-08-10T23:01:00.001-04:00

(Guess I was wrong last week, thinking it would be the 12 and the ONE act from YouTube.)

Top YouTube act (voted by America), along with 11 others, selected by the judges. Only four (4) will make it through. They could be "X"ed off, but we can still vote for them.

Segment #1

Piers: Won't be lenient with the "X".
Sharon: They've agreed to audition to the whole of America. (A bit frightened for them.)
Howie: First time ever on stage for some. Howie was scared the first time, and that was a small stage, small club.

PLUtonic (College Acappella Group) Tacoma, WA
Bunch of geeky computer science guys that get together and sing.
Start off with slow harmonies, then go into Hip-Hop, back to harmonies.
Piers: If Bill Gates ever formed a band, this is what it would look like. I liked it.
Sharon: Very confident. A lot of fun. But I hate acappella groups.
Howie: Regardless of whether you like Acappella or not, you are talented. I think people would go see something like this.
(Pretty good, I thought.)

Segment #2

Dylan Plummber (Jump-Rope Acrobatics) Cinncinati, OH
Joined jump-rope team in 1st grade and loves it still.
Sharon: I think he did mighty fine. Very quick feet you've got. You should be proud of yourself. What you do is very technical.
Howie: I will agree. You had a couple of misses there (in the beginning). It's really good what you do. I believe you need time to perfect it. To be at this point in the competition and to move on is hard. You need a bit more time to correct it.
Piers: I'm surprised. 12yo, you've pretty talented. I was expecting to be bored, but I wasn't.
(He did a pretty damn good job. I don't know that it will be something that could be an act on a Vegas stage, but as a side-act...)

Segment #3

Pup - (A guy and his dog - Dog plays accordian while Ed plays guitar and sings)
Piers buzzed
The accordian didn't work and almost fell off. He tried, but it didn't work.
Howie: You don't see things like this.
Piers: (You "X"ed Pup. How dare you.) For 10 seconds it was brilliant, but when he broke from the strap...
Sharon: Before it started, the little horsy thing (where the accordian was) fell over. It should have been bolted down. He should perform again, because of technical glitches.
(Novelty act for sure, but would have been nice to see it work.)

Segment #4

Cam Hodges (Guitarist/Singer) Washington
Piers: Singing at home is one thing. Singing live to millions of Americans is something different.
Piers: There were parts of it that reminded me of James Blunt. I think you did yourself proud tonight.
Sharon: Do you write? (Yes) Very strong voice. You were very confident. I enjoyed it very much.
Howie: When I saw the video, I thought you sounded like John Mayer. But when you hit the high note, you made it something else. I think you have a shot at this.
(very Rob Thomas-y voice. He did a good job, no matter what Piers said.)

Segment #5

Ryan Rodriguez (Dancer) Santa Cruz, CA
Martial-Arts Dancing
Piers buzzed
Sharon: Have you ever been on a stage before (not to this caliber). You have a great talent when you're dancing. (Piers interrupted - It's not dancing, is it. Sharon shut him up.) What you need is a group of people with you. You need to get some other movers and shakers with you.
Howie: When I saw it on YouTube, it's all "cutty". And then you came and you're doing it. You're probably... You're good at it, but I don't know what it is.
Piers: It's hard to work out what we've just seen. Are you a tumbler? It seemed more stunt-type, but not dancing. For Vegas, it has to be dramatic. But to me, it was a bit boring.
("Chaotic", as Piers said in the intro) was right, but he was interesting to see what he'd do next.)

Segment #6

Austin Anderson (Comedian - Auto Mechanic) Omaha, NE
Been doing standup for years.
Sharon: He's a regular guy. So everyone can relate to him.
Likes making people laugh.
Piers buzzed.
Howie: This is hard, wasn't it? This is tough. The thing about it. I think you have stage-presence. When I saw you on YouTube, you were doing stuff about being married, so it was relatable. This time, you stuck to on subject: Facebook. I think you are a funny guy, but you made a mistake in the choice of material.
Piers: I just don't think you were funny. With respect, you pooped on your own party, tonight.
Sharon: I think Howie was right. It was your choice of material. You are a fine comic, but it was the wrong material.
(Was humorous, but not funny. He might be with other material. We'll see. I doubt it.)

Booker Forte (Hip-Hop Dancer) Virgina Beach, VA
Piers buzzed.
Piers: Nice job. It's the problem. You're very limited, quite safe.
Sharon: Very well executed. But I have seen all the moves before. You're great-looking, you have good attitude when you move.
Howie: The point of tonight is we want to find that one gem. You've gotta explode. You've been watching Usher... I saw some Haspop in there. I didn't see anything of your own... special in there, tonight.
(Looked a little slow and calculated, where other hip-hop dancers seems a bit more frenetic. Nice job, but, as they said, "safe".)

Segment #7

Pizza Patt (Pizza Tosser) Columbus, OH
Piers buzzed (Didn't think he should be here at all.)
Sharon: I think that this is a new form of juggling.
Howie: The truth is the fire makes it different, but we've seen it in every pizzaria...
Piers: I don't see the point of it. Had you come off and made me a marguarita... As it is, I saw a grown man, lying on the floor and chucking pizzas in the air. It's not an act.
(They hold the Pizza Tossing championships in Vegas, don't they, Piers? LOL. That said, I don't think he could sustain a regular act in Vegas.)

Segment #8

Kristina Young (Singer) South Dakota
Howie: You look beautiful and you really upped it from YouTube. It's hard to do a Carrie Underwood song. Whether it's good enough for America votes you through
Piers: You don't have a good enough voice to make it through. I watched you, and I didn't not enjoy it.
Sharon: I thought it was a very good performance. Your voice is very loud... a very strong voice. I don't know whether that song was right for you. You didn't have the luxery of everyone else on this show to grow with it, but good job.
(I thought she did a good job. She missed a couple of notes, but...)

Segment #9

Maestro Alexander Bui (16yo Piano Player) New Jersey
Sharon buzzed. (What?)
Sharon: I think he's a magnificent pianist. It was boring to me. I think if you'd have chosen some classical pop music, more relatable... But it was boring to me.
Howie: The ability is amazing, especially at your age.
Piers: Let us clarify. You don't think this is the right place for him to perform, but this is a talent show... Let's just clarify. We don't want everyone to come on and do pop music.
(The song was not recognizable, but he played it very well, I'm sure. Given the choice of others, he may make it in.)

Segment #10

Dan Sperry (Magician)
Dark side of magic. The neighborhood weirdo. Been doing magic since he was 5.
Will do something that will leave America speechless.
He ate a Lifesaver mint, close to Howie, then took dental floss, appeared to saw it into his neck (skin), and pop it out with a mint on it. As he left the area, he tossed the dental floss at Howie. Howie jumped up and was across the stage faster than we've ever seen him move. Sharon started laughing, as did Piers. Dan up on stage, just looked devilishly innocent (with blood coming from his eyes).
Howie: I thought you were great, then you came over here. I'm stuck in a Tim Burton Movie.
Piers: You are hereby charged with the attempted murder of Howie Mandell, with dental floss and a mint.
Sharon: Laughing too much to say anything.
(Ok... Gross, but how'd he do that? And the judges' reactions... LOL - Bet he'll make it.)

Segment #11

Jackie Evancho (10yo operatic singer)
All others were brought in by the judges based on the acts and videos.
Jackie won the most votes of all the YouTube performers.
Standing ovation by crowd and judges.
Howie: We were going to this show and we all thought it was scary. we were looking for that one star and one moment. YOU are that one moment and one star.
Piers: You are only 10 years old. That is one of the most extraordinary performances I've seen on AGT. I know what's going to happen here. We're going to wake up tomorrow, and America's going to be going crazy for the little 10yo girl with the voice of an angel.
Sharon: It's amazing. I've never seen anything like it.
For winning the YouTube vote, she and her family are going to Orlando.
One more time for Jackie Evancho - Another standing ovation.

My choices: Cam Hodges, Kristina Young, Dan Sperry, Jackie Evancho

Lin You Chung, Quick Change, and another, tomorrow. (The three top acts in Viral Videos.)

Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - August 04, 2010 (Results #4)

2010-08-04T22:03:00.000-04:00

Live from Hollywood

The acts from which 3 will be chosen by Ameria, and the fourth by the judges (4th and 5th by America's votes)
Da Maniacs
Nu Covenant
Anna and Patryk
Lindsey Stirling
Doogie Horner
Rudi Macaggi
Taylor Mathews
Mary Ellen|
ArcAttack
Prince Poppycock
Murray
Striker's All-Stars

Segment #1

First group: Doogie Horner, Mary Ellen, Murray
GOTTA be Murray out of this group.
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals and moving one step closer to $1M and a headline show in Vegas is: Murray.
Piers: I think Murray has taken his act to a stage where we can seriously see you a contender. I think it's ironic that the first time Doogie makes me laugh, America sends him home.

Orville Lounge (after show, last night)

Segment #2

Contestants hung out with Will Ferril and Mark Walburg. They walked a red carpet to see a sneak preview of "The Other Guys"

Taio Cruz performs "Dynamite"

Segment #3

The next group to come out: Taylor Mathews, Da Maniacs, Lindsey Stirling
Shaorn: It's a really, really tough line-up.
America has voted: The second act going to the semi-finals is: Taylor Mathews (the audience was chanting before Nick said his name)
Howie: Number one I'm looking foward to seeing more. I was right. I said I'll bet you'll make it through.

The next group to come out: Striker's All Stars, Nu Convenant, Prince Poppycock
Piers: I think looking at the acts in front of us: Stikers, I think Nu Covenant: I don't think last night was your best performance. Prince: Where I come from, we have real princes... But they don't dress like you, and they're not called Poppycock. But they can't sing like you, either. I think besides the dress and theatrics that go with it, you have the best voice in the competition.
America has voted. And the act going to the semi-finals is: Prince Poppycock

Segment #4

Bret Michaels performs "Every Rose Has It's Thorn"

Segnent #5

Next group: Rudi Macaggi, ArcAttack, Anna and Patryk
Oh, man... ALL THREE!
And the act going home is: Rudi Macaggi
Experience has been wonderful... It's been great... Thank you America's Got Talent
Anna said, whatever your decision, even if we don't make it through, we're not going to stop doing what we love.

Segment #6

Piers: I want to put all three through, but I can't. ArcAttack, I've got a feeling we've seen your best. Anna/Patryk, I've seen you grow, each round. I'm going with my gut feeling, Anna and Patryk
Howie: First of all you're both fantastic. Anna/Patryk, you are technically great. In a ballroom dance contest you'd win as children. I have to go with ArcAttack.
Sharon: Both equally talented. You know I've been a fan of yours (Anna and Patryk) from the beginning. ArcAttack - I wasn't a fan in the beginning, but after seeing you work the crowd, and what you did last night, I am a fan. I don't understand it, but...
I've made my decisions: ArcAttack

So, the acts going through from this and the prior results shows:

Results #1 - Nathaniel Kenyon, Fighting Gravity, Christina & Ali, Future Funk
Results #2 - AscenDance, Alice Tan Ridley, Michael Grimm, Antonio Restivo
Results #3 - Haspop, Young Beast Society, Debra Romer, and Jeremy vanSchoonholden(?)
Results #4 - Murray, Taylor Mathews, Prince Poppycock, and ArcAttack

Next week, the #1 act from YouTube will perform with the top 12 for the $1M and Las Vegas.

Cya then!

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America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - August 03, 2010 (Live #4)

2010-08-03T23:23:00.002-04:00

Live from Hollywood.

The final 12 acts from Vegas perform tonight. Four will move on - Three by America's Vote and from the 4th and 5th of America's vote, the fourth to move on will be chosen by the judges.

Segment #1

Da Maniacs (Dance group)
A bunch of heavy guys. Started in Half-time shows.
Tonight - Tribute to two era's of music.
Nothing like seeing 12 "belushis" doing Soul Man as a Blues Brothers
To "Can't Touch This" my MC Hammer. (Piers buzzed when the song started.)
Piers: I do like you. You are very entertaining in a strange manner. There's a reason dancers are not your size. There's a TV show for you guys, it's called "The Biggest Loser".
Sharon: We are not true professional dancers is the way we all know. But you bring comedy and dance, and are entertaining. You make me smile.
Howie: But to stand out in this competition, you have to be very good or very bad. I think you're in the middle, somewhere. I don't think you can win.
Group spokesperson: "We are very humbled to be here. ... There's room for everybody, if you just open your minds."
(I thought they did a good job. But they're first out. We'll see.)

Segment #2

Nu Covenant (Four church gospel singers)
"To Late to Apologize"
Piers buzed. Sharon buzzed.
(Harmonies don't seem quite there.)
Sharon: You look incredible, you move well together, but the haromies weren't there tonight. Just wasn't happening vocally for me.
Howie: I know this is live tv... The weight of that we could see. Sometimes nerve can do that to you. I think that this was not your moment.
Piers: I think what we've discovered is that pop songs are not your thing. I think gospel is it for you - It's what you're comfortable with. I hope that America will feel sorry for you like I do, and give you a chance.)
(I wrote the "harmonies" thing before Sharon said a thing. Judges were saying they were "flat". I don't think so, but the harmonies were NOT "on". I think they're out.)

Segment #3

Anna and Patryk (Kid Ballroom Dancers)
Been dancing together for four years.
Howie: Way to bring it. There's no way to deny it. You two are amazing technicians at what you do. If this were a dance show, you two would win it. But it's not. America's got to decide.
Piers: I do know world-class talent when I see it. And I could see you in Vegas tomorrow. 12yo. The choreography, the chemistry. People can see you enjoy working together.
Sharon: We've seen you do the cha-cha, the tango, and now the jive. You could do unbelievable business in Vegas. (Howie: Who do you agree with, me or Piers.) Piers.
(Those kids are DAMN good - I think better than any of the Dancing with the Stars duos. And, since they've shown us three different styles, and done GREAT at all of them, I think they COULD play Vegas - Sorry Howie.)

Segment #4

Lindsey Stirling (Hip-Hop Violinist - Plays and Dances)
Mormon. Wants to show that you don't have to compromize your values, but still can have fun.
Piers buzzed.
Piers: I love you and your look, the choreography was great. To do what you do you have to be a world-class violinist. There were times it sounds good, and times it sounds like a bunch a rats being strangled.
Sharon: You're here because you're unique, and we loved you in the auditions. I think the problem is with you, you need to be in a group. You need a singer, dancers, etc.
Howie: You have to realize that to get to this point, you're already a winner. I hate I've got to say this, but Piers was right. There were notes missing, when you were being thrown around, right? (Yeah, but I gave it my all.)
(Very interesting. I could see her doing this in Vegas, but I think Sharon's right. She needs a bit more. She's good, but something's missing. She's NOT a soloist.)

Segment #5

Doogie Horner (Stand-up Comedy)
Sharon: You know that you did make Mr Piers Morgan laugh. You made me laugh. it was very silly, but I liked it.
Howie: I say it all the time. This is the hardest contest for comedians. I think it was great. It really was.
Piers: This is a very uncomfortable moment for me. I was determined tonight to find you as funny as a smack in the chops. There's something about your delivery, and it finally got to me. I have to say this: Doogie... You're funny!
(Doogie has a t-shirt on: Pier's Morgan Fan Club, under his dress shirt).
(He didn't berate the audience. He said he wasn't going to compromise his jokes by using cheap tricks to get people excited, and the first thing that happened was indoor fireworks, applause sign, etc. (Ironic comedy.) I don't know if he could do a full Vegas show, but it was pretty good tonight, if you were WATCHING. Listening, and it seemed a bit flat. We'll see.)

Segment #6

Rudi Macaggi (3rd generation circus act)
(One of the most dangerous acts we've had on this show.)
Balances over a running circular saw head-down on two stacks of blocks. Then he yells, tosses the blocks and lands on his hands, face 2-3 inches from the blade.
Howie: I was looking the other way. You said if you're faint of heart and sensitive, and I am. But I was looking at their faces, and you're still alive.
Piers: Rudi - I've never seen anything like that in my life. That was the most extraordinary dangerous exciting things I've ever seen on this show.
Sharon: It was like watching a horror movie. You bring danger. True circus people are a dying breed. I just loved it.
(Reminds me of some of the old circus acts we used to see on TV with added danger. He's Vegas, that's for sure.)

Taylor Mathews (singer)
"I'm Not Moving"(?) ("The Man that Can't Be Moved"(?))
Standing Ovation from Audience
Piers: Tell me how you think you did. (From the sound of it, It hink I did pretty good.) I think there were moments in that song - not perfect - when I saw a real potential pop-star.
Sharon: I can't wait to see you again, to see how far you've come along. it was a bit shaky at times. But I loved it.
Howie: I think this particular performance was your rockiest, but America loves you. I will bet you'll be back.
(Nice song. There were a few spots, but that's typical of even major acts when they perform live. I think he did a great job.)

Segment #7

Mary Ellen (strange singer - Yodelled first audition)
Went over on audition and next time. Told that 90 seconds and they'll pull the plug.
Piers buzzed.
(One of those so bad she's good - Nick pulled the plug)
Howie: You're truly a trend-setter (has a wig like her's on). I love you. You're really unique.
Sharon: You don't seem happy tonight. (I have a virus.) I could tell there was something not right. (Howie: You could tell there's something not right? I couldn't tell.)
Piers: Looking at Howie, the only reason you're here is because of Howie. Maybe you could do us all a favor, and sneeze all over him.
(Oh, Gawd! I hope she doesn't make it over some of the others. She reminds me of Mrs. Miller in the 60s/70s. Look HER up! LOL)

Segment #8

ArcAttack (Electric performers)
(Plays music with lightning from Tesla Coils and chain-mail suits)
"Iron Man"
They had to build a stage outside, just so they can perform, it's so dangerous.
Will come inside and see what the judges think after the break.

Segment #9

Howie: You know what? I don't think TV does you justice. People don't realize that the notes are coming out of the electricity.
Piers: I must say that being outside watching you perform, it's one of the most exciting things I've seen. Very Vegas.
The spark works like a speaker.
Sharon: The audience was very into it, so were were. I MUST say though, that next time you do Iron Man, I know a singer...
(VERY Vegas!)

Prince Poppycock (Costumed and made up singer - operatic)
Not very self-confident - works in a metal shop - until he puts on the Poppycock makeup.
Piers: I think you're becoming my guilty pleasure. I like the real you, and I like Poppycock. I'll tell you one thing... You can sing, you have great stage presence...
Sharon: Every time I see you, you get more and more theatrical. It's great to see an opera singer that's not fat and stuffy. I hope you come back. Because if you don't I don't know what I will do.
Howie: The whole look is fabulous. It's Liza Manelli and a clown. The question is will middle-America go for this.
(Poppycock is very flamboyant, but the guy can flat-out SING! I think he'll get through. Seemed strange to start with, but now we've heard a bit of the story... I like him.)

Segment #10

Murray (magician)
Family is a railroad family. He's the first person in the family to break away from that and do tricks.
Glass box. Girl inside. Piers' sport-coat. Cover. Can see all around, above and below curtain. He pulls the curtain, and there's a tiger. The girl is behind Howie, and scares him to death! LOL
Howie: That is Vegas.
Sharon: Every time I see you you take it up a notch.
Piers: Thank you. I saw the tiger with no jacket, and I thought I lost the jacket. The kind of magician we're looking for is one that gets bigger and bigger, and at this stage, they have to wow us, and THAT is what I'm talking about.
(Nice. One trick tonight, but it was a good one!)

Segment #11

Striker's All-Stars (Dancers - Hip-hop/Stepping/Acrobatic)
Howie: You are incredibly talented, but we are in the last round. Last time you were more acrobatic. You stepped it down.
Piers: You are a good dance group. I've counted 7 or 8 that should go through, but there will only be four.
Sharon: It's so unfortunate that you are on tonight with everyone that's gone before. But you did your best, but with tigers and (Howie: Mary Ellen)...
(They did a good job, but like Howie noted, the group from last week stepped it up... They moved very well, but I didn't see the WOW.)

My votes: Anna and Patryk, Prince Poppycock, Taylor Mathews, ArcAttack (and I hate that only four can go through - secondary: Rudi and Murray)

Result show tomorrow.
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America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - July 28, 2010 (Results #3)

2010-07-28T22:01:00.000-04:00

Remember, this is from the live show last night.

The acts are:
The South Philly Vikings
CJ Dippa
Harmonica Pierre
Polina Volchek
The Strange Familiar
Haspop
Luigi
Chipps Cooney
Kaya and Sadie
Jeremy vanSchoonholden(?)
Debra Romer
Studio One Young Beast Society

Of the 12 acts. Four will move on - Three by America's Vote and from the 4th and 5th of America's vote, the fourth to move on will be chosen by the judges.

My picks: The Strange Familiar, Haspop, Debra Romer, Studio One Young Beast Society

And live performances from The Jabberwockies and Mike Posner.

Segment #1

The first group out: The South Philly Vikings, CJ Dippa, HasPop
Sharon: I am absolutely shocked. I'm very nervous (likes all the acts)
The act going into the semi-final and moving one step closer to the $1M and a headline show in Las Vegas is: HasPop.
Doing this for his family. It means everything.
Howie: (Did they make the right decision?) I believe so. CJ Dippa is at the very start of his career. If they voted on raw talent alone, the wow factor, of the acts on the stage, Haspop, you've got it.

Segment #2

Orville Lounge from last night (after the show)

The Jabberwockies perform (dance group from Vegas)
Performed three years ago on AGT. Now they have a Vegas show.

Segment #3

Next group: Chipps Cooney, Studio One Young Beast Society, Polina Volchek
America has voted. The second act going through to the semi-finals is: Studio One Young Beast Society
Feel so accomplished, and on their way to their dream.
Piers: I'm distraught that Chipps Cooney is going home right now. I'm sure Howie's right
You guys... I really am thrilled for you. Last night I saw dedication, focus, and real talent. Look at Jabberwocky earlier. They didn't make it through. No matter what happens, you will make it.

Next Group: The Strange Familiar, Debra Romer, Luigi
(Shoot... ALL are great!)
Piers: I think America will have thought long and hard about it. Because Luigi had two great rounds, then last night was a bit off. Strange Familiar, I loved the earlier stuff, but last night, it wasn't quite there. And Debra, I rewatched the tape, and am not sure you deserved the standing ovation... You did a good job of getting over the nerves, but you weren't quite there, yet... You've done better. So, I think this selection will be fascinating.
And the act going through: Debra Romer
Sharon: I'll say what I always say, America always gets it right.

Segment #4

Mike Posner performs

Segment #5

The next group: Harmonica Pierre, Kaya and Sadie, and Jeremy vanSchoonholden(?)
America has voted. The act LEAVING the competition and going home, is: Harmonica Pierre.
And... Commercial

Segment #6

Sharon: I want to put everybody through, but I can't. I think that I'm gonna put Jeremy through.
Piers: Under normal circumstances with a trick cyclist and a pair of belly dancers, it would be the belly dancers. But Jeremy, you showed me last night how entertaining it can be. I'm going to go with the act that I can see winning this competition. And for that reason, I'm going to go with Jeremy. (He's through without Howie voting.)
Howie: I think Jeremy should go to vegas, and Kaya and Sadie should come to my house. (Vote wasn't needed.)

That's it for this week.

Haspop, Young Beast Society, Debra Romer, and Jeremy vanSchoonholden(?) are throught to the semi-finals.

Cya next week. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - July 27, 2010 (Live #3)

2010-07-27T23:12:00.001-04:00

from Hollywood.

12 acts perform tonight. Four will move on - Three by America's Vote and from the 4th and 5th of America's vote, the fourth to move on will be chosen by the judges.

Segment #1

Tonight: Youngest is 10, and oldest is 74.
Remember, the judges, while important, don't really count tonight. America votes on who goes through (but the 4th & 5th)

Howie: Nervous energy is a fuel for a performer... Sometimes, though, nervous energy is... gas... That's not the type of energy you need.
Sharon: Unfortunately, being great is not enough for tonight. They have to take their own talent and put their own spin on it.
Piers: I've just seen the line-up for tonight, and I think I may have a busy evening. (buzzing)

The South Philly Vikings (dance group from Philly)
Costumed (full) dance group.
Piers buzzed
Piers: Buzzed because it was overgrown school-children in robot costumes. I just see a bunch of people who don't sing, can't dance well. I don't get it.
Sharon: I would like to apologize for my collegue. Anyway, you're blue-collar guys, none of you have professional training. I think it's really good entertainment.
Howie: I think I'm somewhere in between. Very entertaining, but I don't know if it's a dance group or entertainment group. I don't know where to categorize you. It's like an arts show on steroids.
(They're interesting, but I don't think they will beat others tonight.)

Segment #2

CJ Dippa (kid rapper)
(Got a phone call - but saw... Missed Sharon and Howie's remarks)
Piers: Time to get serious. On the negative side, I didn't understand a word you said. (Can't understand any rap song.) You've got stage presence. I can tell you think you are the best. Are you in it for the money, fame or women. (Neither... I mean, my dream... and all three!)
(from what I saw, not bad. Again, thought, I don't think he will beat others, tonight.)

Segment #3

Harmonica Pierre (obvious)
Owns more than 150 harmonicas.
Slow start (classical) then into "Hey Soul Sister".
Howie: My question is whether harmonica is big enough to win to the show. It reminded me of my doctor's office.
Piers: I loved the fact that you had a good go at something we haven't seen before. With the possible exception of Larry Adler, you are the best technical harmonica player I've ever seen.
Sharon: You say if you come back, you want to play the blues. I loved the way you mixed it up tonight.
(Slowed up in weird spots, but that was the arrangement. Nice harmica-playing. Howie may be right. We'll see.)

Segment #4

Polina Volchek (gymnast)
Piers buzzed
Piers: It was boring. I am disappointed, because I loved you in the previous two rounds with the hoops.
Sharon: I don't agree at all. I know what a dedicated artist you are. You're timing is impeccable. You are so dedicated. I applaud what you do. I loved your music. Your movements are so fluid.
Howie: I think he's totally wrong. I loved what you did with the hoops, the ropes, and everything.
(Nice. Fluid dance movements. Her making it will depend on the rest of the acts for tonight.)

Segment #5

The Strange Familiar (band - guy and girl have been together since 6th grade and are married.)
"Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper
Sharon: I'm not sure. I have to be brutally honest. I love your voice, I love the song and Cyndi Lauper. I think until you got the chorus it wasn't quite right, then it kicked in. I think there's some confusion in the band's direction (dress). Song choice is so important at this point. I don't think you did yourself justice.
Howie: You're looking at least at this point, the "Wow" factor. I wasn't WOW. And it's GOTTA at this point. This is not the end of the road if you don't make it back.
Piers: I thought 20 seconds was great, but the rest wasn't. Sharon's right about the confusion... There's you as the star, and the rest of the band as a bar band from ... I don't know ... San Antoinio. I think the time has come for you to make a decision, difficult because you're married to one of them, but I would dump the band.
(Great. They should go through.)

Segment #6

Haspop (Dancer/Gymnast/Mime)
Left France to pursue his dream.
Howie: That's what I'm talking about. That is wow. I don't know what it looks like on television, but I'm sitting right here, looking for wires. I absolutely loved it. That was phenomenal.
Piers: At this precise performance, I would go so far as to say, that was the performance of the night.
Sharon: It's like I said. You've got to bring your talent, but put your own twist on it. And as much as I hate to agree with Piers, that was the best performance of the night.
(Very good at what he does. We'll see.)

Luigi (singer)
"This Love has Taken a Toll"
Piers buzzed near end.
Piers: I think you're a good singer, and any normal season, you'd do well. As I watched you, there were a couple of times your voice wasn't quite there, and I think you know it.
Sharon: Anyone can win. However, you did start off a bit shaky. You started really soft and got better near the end. I think you have great potential.
Howie: It hink there were a couple of times when you were flat. And you were worried about your guitar-playing. If we can see that, it's not good. I hope that America remembers your prior performances, and puts you through, but tonight wasn't your best performance.
(He agreed, but I liked it.)

Segment #7

Chipps Cooney (comedian/magician)
"Went back to his roots - A Chip-n-Dale dancer. Took off clothes to undies and garters holding socks on. Girls rushed stage to tuck bucks, and he gave them change.
Piers buzzed.
All buzzed.
Sharon: Do you have a diaper on under your shorts. (Getting older, yeah.) Just checking.
Howie: Here's the thing. I have loved you from the beginning. I loved the sad-sack magician from the beginning. You should have stuck with that. Stay in that character. That's what people are responding to. (I ran out of illusions.) Then stick with that, and spend your time setting up an illusion that never happens. Stay in that character.
Piers: He did stick with the character - A complete imbecile. I woke up this morning wondering how you could make this act worse, and I decided it was if you took your clothes off, and you did. (He never got the joke.)
(I think he lost it tonight.)

Segment #8

Kaya and Sadie (belly-dancers)
Howie: You're going to Hollywood! I don't know. I just wathced. I wasn't judging. I was just watching. And I felt like ordering the Kabootie.
Piers: Can I just say having to watch these revolting naked performance of Chipps Cooney, you have brought back my faith.
Sharon: I thought it was fantastic... Very entertaining. Belly-dancing, people say "Is it enough?" There are a group of women out there who have shown it can be, and you can join them.
(I thought they did a great job... LOL)

Segment #9

Jeremy vanSchoonholden(?) (stunt bike rider)
Builds own props. (Tonight, doing stunts blindfolded)
(Got up to 10 feet high on rolling cage, and 6" paths, then three jumps at 10 feet high over girls, blindfolded)
Piers: you're dangerous, your talented, etc. It's not really my cup of tea, but you are slowly making it my cup of tea.
Sharon: Fantastic.
Howie: I agree with my cohorts... You ratchet it up every show. It's kinda hip and X-Gamish... And if you make it, it IS a show!
(He's VERY good at this. It would be nice if he made it.)

Segment #10

Debra Romer (singer)
Fleetwood Mac song "The Chain?" ("Thunder only happens when it's rainin'")
Piers gave a standing ovation.
Sharon: You should be very proud of yourself tonight. The confidence is there. You have a combination fo being vulnerable, sweet, etc.
Howie: Not only does the camera love you, but America loves you. You're getting better and better. It kind of makes me uneasy (the vulnerability), but it's what Piers responds to.
Piers: I have just watched a young woman who has come to that stage. You look like a star, you sang like a star, you are a star.
(It was a good performance. I hope she makes it through.)

Segment #11

Studio One Young Beast Society (Hip-Hop Dancers)
Howie: I gotta be honest with you. You brought it. It was wow. That was the best dance performance we've seen
Piers: I could not agree more. I think you are really on your game. I can see in your eyes how much you really want it. You just ended the show on a brilliant hight.
Sharon: We've seen very many dance groups. But few have come here and shown us their personalities. I congratulate you.
(Pretty good. Piers was right. The show has gotten better and better since Chipps.)

My picks: The Strange Familiar, Haspop, Debra Romer, Studio One Young Beast Society

Tomorrow night: The Jabberwockies and Mike Posner, and the results of tonight's voting.

America's Got Talent Live hosted by Jerry Springer will go cross country, lead by the winning act and some of America's favorites.

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - July 21. 2010 (Results Show #2)

2010-07-21T22:01:00.001-04:00

Live from Hollywood

Acts from Last Night
Cheer SF
Alice Tan Ridley
Mona Sampath Dance Company
Iron Horse
The Strong Man
Ronith
Hannibal Means
Wreckless
Lil Chris
AscenDance
Antonio Restivo
Michael Grimm

Our picks from last night:
Chris: Alice Tan Ridley, AscenDance, Antonio Restivo, Michael Grimm
Me: Alice Tan Ridley, AscenDance, Antonio Restivo, Michael Grimm

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Segment #1

The first group out: Mona Sampath Dance Company, AscenDance, Ronith
Piers: It might be easier to say who I don't want to hear go through. I'm hoping I hear "I won't be back" (growling as Ronith)
And the act going through to the semi-final show and moving one step closer to the $1M is: AscenDance
I feel like we're in the midst of creating a new art-form.
Sharon: America got it so right. And it IS a new art-form.

Segment #2

Review of "The Orville Lounge" (after show)

Cirque De Soleil performs

Segment #3

The next group of acts: Cheer SF, Iron Horse, Alice Tan Ridley
Howie: (Who do you think America Voted for?) I think America has it right, and can't be wrong. And I think I have it right. Judging by these three here, I think America chose Alice.
The act going through to the semifinal show: Alice Tan Ridley
Standing Ovation, and huge group hug by the other acts to Alice.
Do you think you're daughter Gabby is proud of you right now? I know she is.
Piers: I could not be happier. I said last night, you're kind of what this show is created for. We've taken you from the subway, and each show you've gotten better and better. And if you don't stop...

The next group of acts: Michael Grimm, Lil Chris, The Strong Man
Sharon: (Who's staying and who's going on?) Ozzie watched, and thinks Michael is going on.
America has voted. The act going into the semifinals and moving one step closer to the $1M and a headline show in Vegas is: Michael Grimm
(He looked shocked! LOL)
What does it mean to you? I means everything, and everything to my family.
Howie: I said Michael is my favorite singer. It was my decision and America's decision, and they got it right. (Well said by a Canadian!)

Segment #4

Train, performing Hey Soul Sister. (LOVE that song)

Segment #5

We're 3 for 3

Last acts out: Wreckless, Hannibal Means, Antonio Restivo
First, we need to send an act home. Based on YOUR votes. America has voted.
The act leaving the competition and going home is: Hannibal Means.
Nick: I'm sorry Hannibal. I know I'll never forget you.
Hannibal: I'll never forget myself. I had a wonderful time and celebrated every second of it.
Antonia and Wreckless are left. Two acts, two dreams.
After the break.

Segment #6

Welcome back. Judges decide between the 4th & 5th in audience vote, now.

Howie: Who do you want to put through: This is always the toughest part of the show for me, and I know you both want to go through so badly, but I have to go with my gut. Antoinio.
Piers: I don't know if we've had two acts who want to go through so badly. My head says Antonio. My heart says these kids, who have done it all without props, etc. I'm going to go with my heart: Wreckless.
Sharon: You're both very special acts. I'm gonna have to say that... I'm gonna have to agree with... Howie. (Antonio).

Wreckless is grateful for everything they've been able to do, so far.

Antonio, why does this mean so much to you? Something I've wanted since I was a child. If my father were alive, he'd be sitting right there with my mother, cheering us on.

Next week, another Live show, another 12 acts.

Cya, then. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - July 20, 2010 (Live #2)

2010-07-20T23:04:00.001-04:00

12 Quarterfinalists tonight. Tomorrow, America will have chosen three and the judges picked between the fourth and fifth place acts.

Segment #1

Piers: This is sudden death. Four went through. Eight went home.
Sharon: It's going to be as tough as last week, and we have a very different bunch of acts this week.
Howie: It was like David Hasselhoff deciding which daughter to share a burger with. (Remember, last week, he made his choice at the VERY last second, and they were all teasing him about that.

Cheer SF (Cheerleader act) (from SF, CA)Ages 19-52
Sharon: They're fabulous.
Piers: My problem is they're mostly blokes. There should be more girls.
Act starts.
Piers buzzed. Sharon buzzed.
Piers: I don't really get the cheerleading things as a form of entertainment. You're supposed to make me cheer, and I just wanted to go to sleep.
Sharon: I love your enthusiasm, the look of you. However. some of you are in your 50s, and it seems there it should be more sophisticated.
Howie: (Understood what the other judges said, and understands the cheerleading as a form of entertainment), but it COULD be better.
(Remember the winners will be headlining AGT shows all over America, including a show in Vegas. I don't think that many could take 90 minutes of cheerleading.)

Segment #2

Alice Tan Ridley (subway singer - Mother of Gabby - the girl who played "Precious")
Gladys Knight song, "Midnight Train to Georgia"
Standing Ovation, including judges.
Sharon: I want to be on that train with you. (Alice is 57yo). You are the embodiment of sole. You did it right. You took care of your family, now you're taking care of you.
Howie: You know that pride you felt for your daughter at the acadamy awards? If you're daughter is watching, I think she feels the same for you, tonight.
Piers: Watching you tonight, and comparing, I see a red carpet in your future, when people are saying to her, Hey, you're Alice Tan Ridley's daughter.
(Very soulful rendition.)

Segment #3

Mona Sampath Dance Company (East meets West Bollywood-style dance group)
Howie: I understand what you're doing. We love that you melded Bollywood with the modern. I just don't think it was as good as last time. If you're lucky enough to stay in, go for the wow.
Piers: Don't listen to him. What he knows about Bollywood could be written on the back of a matchbook. He could not be more wrong. It was miles better.
Sharon: It was very very exciting to watch. I love all the age-groups and the colors. I love what you're doing. I know you're coming back, and I would like to see more traditional dance, that's just my taste. (Piers: Less traditional, more Black Eyed Peas)
(I thought it was a little slow until the BEP part, but that didn't last very long. They do look and dance very well...)

Segment #4

Iron Horse (Rockabilly Band)
Sharon: These guys turn music into a spectacle. I can't wait to see what they do tonight.
"Just Another American Saturday Night"
Piers buzzed
Piers: I think the stage tonight was too big for you, and you went back to being a good bar band.
Sharon: Too many moments during your 90 second set, there were gaps... you were setting up your trick, etc. Concentrate more on the singing and less on the tricks.
Howie: Because you split to do tricks and not singing... I don't know if it's your mic technique or what, it's hard to understand you. That said, I love the enthusiasm.
(The guys mentioned that trying to do a 3 minute song in 90 seconds, including the tricks in the song, is difficult.)

Segment #5

The Strong Man (obvious, isn't it? LOL)
He's a nurse. (Do not try any of this at home.)
Lifts a motorcycle over his head. Lifts the back of a car and moves it.
Piers buzzed.
Flips the car himself.
Sharon: Well, well, well. I didn't know what you were going to do with that car. You can do some very interesting things with those moscles. I think with a huge production, you can do a lot of stuff.
Howie: It's amazing. I haven't wrapped my head around whether it's a show or not. I want to see our production people move that car, now.
Piers: I'm not sure how amazing that is. There are people in South Beach that do that every night. My biggest problem is you. The showman. The frontman. If you're going to take this on, you have to be exciting. And you're dull. Just be entertaining... More interesting.
(I can see this in a big production, but by himself, it is a bit boring.)

Segment #6

Recorded how many production crew it took to move the car. There were 15-20 moving the stuff.

Ronith (funnily bad impressionist/almost an actor)
Comic Impressions.
John Wayne. Cowboy had, moving really slowly. Piers buzzed.
Jim Carrey. Ahnold. Sharon buzzed.
Charlton Heston in Ben Hur.
Sylvester Stallone as Rambo in First Blood.
(OMG. GOTTA be an act they voted through to
Howie: Piers doesn't get it. Bad is good, right?
Piers: I've seen you do about 30 impressions. And you just go "Huhhh huhhh". You're the worst impressionist I've ever seen.
Sharon: All I want to know is what were you doing (Jim Carrey). I thought it was a monkey.
(He reminds me of Andy Kauffman as Latka doing impressions, but worse.)

Hannibal Means (Singer)
Howie: He scares me. Hannibal is a human thrill ride, thought I don't want to ride him.
(Crochets his own hats! Makes his own costumes, I believe. I think he made all the Lion King hats for the dancers tonight.)
Lion King "Circle of Life" with an operatic voice.
Piers: This show is getting crazier by the minute. You were standing on the podium being crazy, and people were dcaning crazily... And yet, you are an amazing singer.
Sharon: (pointed out his voice)
Howie: What planet are you from. (I think you'll have to figure that out for yourself.) And that's the story for the kids... Don't do drugs, just watch AGT.
(He has a VERY strangely engaging personality. Chris says he reminds her of a Genie in a Bottle. His voice kinda reminds me of the great Gildersleeves. Voice and personality - Pretty Vegas-y. We'll see.)

Segment #7

Wreckless
No dance studio/professional training. Opportunity is great for us. All from violent neighborhood. Did it all on their own, many times outside.
Sharon: I think Wreckless considering we're talking about a dance group that never had a dance studio, you did it all dancing. I just love seeing you like this on a stage with all the costumes. I think you still have the edge.
Howie: I didn't see the edge. And that's why we voted you through. I think you lost some of that edge.
Piers: At this stage in the competition, I look for acts that can fill the stage. And at the end of the act, I completely agree... with Sharon.
(Strange dance, but enjoyable. And they CAN "fill a stage".)

Segment #8

Lil Chris (12yo singer) (from Florida)
"I Just Can't Stop"
Howie: You're really talented for a 12yo. And this is new to you... You're a little raw, I don't know if this was your best performance... You've got to spend all your time practicing, if you are voted through.
Piers: I agree. What we have is a very young talented man.
Sharon: For 12 years of age, you held your own. The audience was with you. It's hard to dance and sing at the same time. I think you did fantastically.
(Reminds me of a very young Usher. He was off a slight bit, but he's got something...)

Segment #9

AscenDance (Wall-climbing dancers)
Added two new dancers to the act.
Piers: If you'd come to me and you told me what the act was, I'd have thought you were crazy. But there's something about this. I see it's very evokitive. I have never seen this before.
Sharon: It is so moving to watch. The coordination, the timing is perfection.
Howie: You don't know how grateful we are to witness this. Unique, passionate, perfection, and the fact that you two had two children and were able to put them on the wall (both of the others are shorter than they)...
(This is a lot like Fighting Gravity. In fact, those two acts, together would be a fantastic draw in Vegas. But, here, they are competing. I think they stand a good chance.)

Segment #10

Antonio Restivo (Danger act - Fire/Magician)
Sharon: Woh Antonio. That was hot. In your 90 seconds, I liked all your actions, there was not any dead air. And of course, the music was sensational.
Howie: That act was 100% Las Vegas. And I think your dad was right to back you. Do you feel him here tonight?
Piers: But are you a big enough showman? What you did tonight says you are.
(He's got a Gene Simmons look to him... There's something very charismatic about him and his fire.)

Segment #11

Michael Grimm (singer)
Howie: I sense he's had a lot of pain in his life. It comes through. I love to listen to him.
Welfare wanted to take him and his sister. His grandmother saved them. He wants to put his grandmother into a new house.
"Tired of Being Alone"
Howie: First of all, you clean up nice. You seem a little more like a star. Personally, in this whole competition, you are my favorite singer. Very soulful.
Piers: I think we're going on a bit of a trip with you, aren't we? becuase you're very different from the first two times we saw you. One of the best singers we've had in this competition EVERY.
Sharon: To be a great soulful singer, you have to have suffered in your life, and I can hear it. Like Piers said, you can't sing with your eyes closed all the time, you have to connect with us.
(Chris says he reminds her of a young Springsteen. I HEAR a young Michael McDonald.)

Chris: Alice Tan Ridley, AscenDance, Antonio Restivo, Michael Grimm
Me: Alice Tan Ridley, AscenDance, Antonio Restivo, Michael Grimm

Tomorrow, the Results show with Cirque de Soleil, and Train

Cya, then ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - July 14, 2010 (Live #1 Results)

2010-07-14T22:03:00.002-04:00

from Hollywood, baby!

Reminder... Last night's acts were:
Kung Fu Heroes (team of six)
Chistina & Ali (sisters with Cystic Fibrosa) (Singers)
Airpocalypse (Air band - no instruments)
The Hot Shot Tap Dancers (Three brothers and a sister)
Paul Safy, Jr. (Singer) (from Buffallo, NY)
Future Funk (5 & 10yo - Hip-hop dancers)
Sally Cohn (hand-whistler)
Nick Pike (Juggler/Acrobat)
RNG (young dance group)
Maricar - Sexy Painter
Fighting Gravity (black-light dancers)
Nathaniel Kenyon (singer)

Our votes for last night:
Me: Christina & Ali... Airpocalypse... Fighting Gravity... Nathaniel Kenyon...
Chris: Christina & Ali... Airpocalypse... Fighting Gravity... Nathaniel Kenyon

Full Episodes: http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video/categories/season-5/1231814/
Highlights: http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video/categories/season-5-highlights/1231785/

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Segment #1

Four of last night's acts will move on to the final 12.
Three by America's votes, the last one by Judges.

First group out: Nathanial Kenyon, Airpocalypse, Sally Cohn
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Nathanial Kenyon
This is an enormous relief. I'm just ready to come back NOT sick, and give a great vocal performance.
(Well, unless reprieved by Simon or another producer, I guess one of our selections, Airpocalyps, didn't make it.)

Segment #2

Orville Lounge review
Selina Gomez & the Scene performed "Round and Round"

Segment #3

Next group out: Nick Pike, Kung Fu Heros, Fighting Gravity
Sharon: (How'd they do) Fighting Gravity was mind-blowing. Kung Fu Kings did better in the audition, but you have it in you. and Nick, you set yourself on fire. And once you do that, where are you going to go.
Second act moving on to the semi-finals is: Fighting Gravity
Nick Cannon: You have quite the temper. I'd call you a hot-head.
Nick Pike: I do apologize for what I said last night. I think you were right, after reviewing the tape.
FG: It's an honor to be here.
Howie: Not only is it the right result for tonight, but you guys have what it takes to go all the way.

Next group out: Christina & Ali, Maricar, Hot Shot Tap Dancers
Howie (who did enough to make it to the last round?) Each of you gave it your all, and it's like a pawn shop... we have to give up something of value to get something. I don't know what "enough" is.
Next act moving on to the semi-finals is: Christina & Ali.
(Another of our picks. Good. The tap dancers are good, and Maricar is sexy, but...)
Piers: (Advice) You've won the hearts of America. But now it gets tough. There are brilliant singers here. You have to go off and practice, practice, practice, and get your performance to their level, which is high.

Segment #4

Nick with the last three remaining Paul Safy, Jr, Future Funk, RNG.
Rock of Ages (Constantine from AI and band from Broadway) perform "I Want To Rock" with Dee Snyder of Twisted Sister (originators of the song) followed by "Don't Stop Believing" (Journey/Glee) with Emily ???.

Segment #5

Last group called out: RNG, Paul Safy Jr, Future Funk
(Judges decide this one going through)
Sharon: Persoanlly, I feel really bad for Paul because he's stuck between two of the cutest acts we have. Each deserves to be here. Now it's make or break it time.
Based on America's votes: The act LEAVING the competition is: Paul Safy, Jr. (OMG!)
"Biggest stage I've ever been on. Opportunity of a lifetime, and it's definitely not the end for me."
RNG: I think we did enough to make it through. We tried our hardest.
FF: I think they should pick us because we are different. We do comedy, we dance, we're the whole package.

Segment #6

Judges have now had a chance to choose.
Piers: This is very difficult. Two very talented acts. Girls are technically better. Boys are funny... One I like most: Future Funk.
Sharon: Because of technical ability, it has to be RNG.
Howie: I have little girls, and I really love you. You guys are so adorable, and I love you, Future Funk. (Show ended RIGHT after he said that.)

So, the first four semi-finalists are:
Nathaniel Kenyon
Fighting Gravity
Christina & Ali
Future Funk

Next quarter-finals show is next Tuesday.
See ya, then!

America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - July 13, 2010 (Live #1)

2010-07-13T23:04:00.001-04:00

Hollywood, Baby! Live Episode #1! The first xxx acts perform for YOUR(Our) vote.

12 Quarterfinalists. 4 move on.

Segment #1

Nick interviews the judges (Piers, Sharon, and Howie), and asks them what they are expecting tonight.
Three "X"s mean the act is over, but America can still vote them in.

Kung Fu Heroes (team of six)
Using real weapons tonight.
They do kung fu moves to music, so it's a dance of sorts.
War hammer, whip, spears, scimtars, flips, etc..
Piers: I've got to be very careful, because if I say the wrong thing, you'll kill me. It wasn't an entertainment routine,

it was a martial arts routine. It wasn't as
Sharon: I must say it was more of a Martial Arts exhibition. When you come back, I want to see more choreographed.
Howie: I agree with my cohorts. I've gotta figure out the niche. Will America come see the show? It's Power Rangers with no

shirts and eye shadow, is what it is.
(They did a good job, but was more "routine" than a dance. It's entertaining once, but for multiple shows?)

Segment #2

Chistina & Ali (sisters with Cystic Fibrosa) (Singers)
Difficult song tonight.
"God Blessed the Broken Road (That Led Me Straight to You)"
Sharon: Every time I see you two, you make me smile. When you perform it's such a positive performance. I'm not going to

say anything negative.
Howie: You are so beautiful and inspirational, whether there was a not missed or not, it really doesn't matter.
Piers: It does matter, it's a talent competition. Lets' concentrate on your singing. You were very nervous. Once you got

together on your harmoies, I really started to enjoy it. You were better than your audition, and that's what we're looking

for.
(VERY nervous, but when they got together with the harmonies, it was fantastic.)

Segment #3

Airpocalypse (Air band - no instruments)
People don't take them seriously. But they don't want people to think they are not serious.
To prepare, it's been constant focus, new stage, doing something they've never done before.
"Final Countdown on Spanish Guitar -> Final Countdown ROCKIN' -> My Sharona" Girls on stage with them, fireworks at the

end.
Howie: I gotta tell you, since you've been on the audition, I've been on Twitter. There's contoversy. I am here. I'm

entertained. It's up to America.
Piers: 1/2 the acts on the charts lip-synch. What's the difference between them and what you do?
Sharon: when you left your drum riser, you ran through your drum kit (air). You have to go around it. (I kicked it over.)

You are great actors. It's about acting. It's not serious, it's fun. And you are great actors.
(They're good at what they do. Not sure if it would weear for a full-length show, though they apparently get 30,000 people coming to see them in concert...)

Segment #4

The Hot Shot Tap Dancers (Three brothers and a sister)
Dream has always been to be dancers, since they were little.
Howie: A lot of pressure on them. Because ANY mistake can send them home.
Piers: You looked great, love the costumes. My issue is what we call in Britain "Umphf". It seemed a little safe. And to do a dance act, you have to explode.
Sharon: I loved it. I loved your relaxed style, and also you made it very current. I think that this will make tapping very current. You're really cool.
Howie: I like the blend of the classic past (the dance) with the music. I think with this choreography that you spent too much time with it. You should have concentrated more on the dancing. Sometimes you try too hard and you try in the wrong direction. But you're great. I hope you make it.
(The "story" that Howie was taliing about was a bit much. They do want to tell stories with their dancing, but it didn't work for me. The dancing, though, did.)

Segment #5

Paul Safy, Jr. (Singer) (from Buffallo, NY)
Sacrificed family life. Jobs that are flexible. Missing holidays (haven't been home for Thanksgiving for three years).
Life is about hard work, I'm ready.
"Cry Me a River"
Sharon: You have a great tone in your voice, the classic "Vegas" sound. I think your performance is a bit dated for your age. I think you need to work on your delivery. You've got the chops. Get more current with your approach.
Howie: I'm not sensing a "signature sound" or as Piers called it "Umphf". It was a bit cheesy.
Piers: I like cheese. There's nothing wrong with cheese. Buble is cheesy. You need to relax. You have to let the performance come to you. Chill out a little, and you'll be fine.
(Very "big band" sounding... Sinatra, Bennett, Buble, etc. The singing was great... The movements was the "cheese", I think. LOL)

Segment #6

Future Funk (5 & 10yo - Hip-hop dancers)
Audience likes it, and chants "Future Funk"
Howie: You guys are great, you're wonderful, you're so entertaining.
Piers: You are histerical. You've got something you can't give people - Star Quality.
Sharon: Could you just remind me how old you are again? 5 & 10. Are you dating? (Howie: Do you like girls? no) Amazing. Sensational.
Nick: Where's the after-party. (Kids: At the hotel!)
(Cute, but I don't know...)

Sally Cohn (hand-whistler)
Howie: She is unique. I personally believe that there's a place in show-business for quirky people.
(before she does her thing)
Audience, standing ovation
Nick comes out - Great song selection. A little more money for my wife (was a Mariah Carey song - I didn't recognize it.)
Piers: That is one of the best... That is THE best rendition of that song (Mariah Carey's song). How do you feel (Jubilant. My inner kitty-cat is purring. Oh is it purring.) How do you describe hand-whistling. (A form of music, I can use to entertain.)
Sharon: I'm speechless. I don't know what to say, except that you will probably bring hand-whistling to the forefront in America.
Howie: You're a dirty girl... Here's my thing... I love you. This lit up the twitter boards. You've got a great personality. If you were on the Tonight Show, I'd tune in to see what you had to say. If you were at Oz-Fest, I'd go see you.
(Missed a few notes, but personality-wise, she's got it. And she IS pretty good at the hand-whistling - Best I've seen - Like I've seen a lot of them. LOL)

Segment #7

Nick Pike (Juggler/Acrobat) - Not in top 48. One of the danger acts (the guy and girl) had to withdraw. That put him back in the show.
Pushing the limits tonight to do the most dangerous performance of his life. Added fire to everything.
Nick Cannon: Everyone, Do NOT try this at home!
Piers buzzed. 6' flaming unicycle, juggling flaming batons, set his pants on fire. Nick put them out.
Sharon: Nick. That was just 90 seconds, right? Yes with one week's practice. They said you had to be on fire to go to the semi-finals.
Howie: here's the thing. I think you're incredibly talented. That said, it's too much. I couldn't tell what you are - a juggler, an acrobat, or what? I don't know how to frame this act. I think you'll find that America loves it.
Piers: I wasn't. I thought it was a bit of a shambles, the whole thing. If you take the fire out, you have some mediocre juggling, you jumping through a hoop...
(It was ok. A bit frenetic. I think the "danger" part in it tonight was setting his pants on fire at the end of the act.)

Segment #8

RNG (young dance group)
Judges said "go hard or go home" (problems with a lift. Dropped her once)
Nightmare - one girl the others as Zombies.
Howie: here's the thing - I think you have a great future in dance. It felt like a dance recital.
Piers: I agree with Howie. What Howie and I felt was that you're not quite there, yet. I think you should go away, and try again (they're all 11).
Sharon: The problem, at your age, is coming up with a dance that is appropriate. I think you did tonight. You all danced well.
(It was ok. They ARE young, and it was "appropriate" for their age. Maybe that was why it didn't click so much with me.)

Segment #9

Maricar - Painter
Brought "sexy" back to painting.
She's painting underwater this week.
Drew Piers.
Howie: I have to say you have a terrific pair of lungs.
Sharon: I applaud you because you have made art Sexy. I know you couldn't practice this except in your tub.
(It wasn't THAT great. She should have been in a bikini... But the art was good.)
We'll find out tomorrow night who made it through.

Segment #10

Fighting Gravity (black-light dancers)
A frat that put this together on a lark.
Audience: Standing Ovation
Howie: I just wanna say, again, you blew me away. The most unique thing I've seen with a black-light.
Sharon: Incredible. And the prospects for this act are endless. I've just got to say, Blue-man Group and Circue de Soleil move over.
Piers: Sheer uniqueness and technique, that was the performance of the night.
(They're in for me. When I saw the COMMERCIAL for AGT this year, and they were on, I thought "VEGAS".)

Segment #11

Nathaniel Kenyon
Sings at a home for the elderly every Saturday night.
Used to singing for 10 people .
No rehersal today... Throat on fire... And sick, now.
Say a prayer, hope for the best.
"Lips of an Angel"
(He has a Rob Thomas voice)
Howie (wearing a mask): Under the circumstances, I think you've done a wonderful job. Young girls are going to love you (screams from the audience). I just have to say, Justin Bieber just called... He wants his hair back. (Nate: Mr Clean just called...)
Piers: I'm not gonna kid you. That wasn't the best vocal performance. However, I think we're beginning to see in you, the flowering of a pop star. You've got something. You've definitely got someting.
Sharon: You've got the "it" factor. And if this wasn't good, I can't wait to see you go on, and I know you will.

Damn... Only four will make it through... That's tough. There are a LOT of good acts here, or acts I'd like to see again.

Our votes for tonight:
Me: Christina & Ali... Airpocalypse... Fighting Gravity... Nathaniel Kenyon...
Chris: Christina & Ali... Airpocalypse... Fighting Gravity... Nathaniel Kenyon

We'll see who makes it through, tomorrow, Live again.

C'ya, then. ;-)

Full Episodes: http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video/categories/season-5/1231814/
Highlights: http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video/categories/season-5-highlights/1231785/

America's Got Talent (AGT) - July 7, 2010 - Vegas Baby Day 2

2010-07-07T22:02:00.001-04:00

From the Palms Casino Resort

28 acts will compete for the 10 remaining spots (Group B from Last Night)

Segment #1

Danger Group

Martial Arts Dancers
Sharon: Very very professional
Howie: I don't know if they cater to a wide audience

Juggling/Knife-throwing Trio

Nick (flaming unicycle juggler in Orlando)
Walks on glass with kerosene on it while juggling a cleaver, butcher's knife and flaming sword.

Jeremy (The Extreme Bike Rider)
Goes up about 15-20 feet and then jumps down over a guy.
Built the set for the show tonight
Piers: Someone dedicated enough (he'd quit his job to train) for the top 48.
Howie: I think he's good, I don't know that he's better than some of the others.

Segment #2

Kid Dancers

RNG (Hip-hop dancers)
Piers: Are there enough places to include them.

NW Dance & Acro
Sharon: The problem with this group is the kids, the babies, are better than the older kids.

Vocal Groups

R&B Singers
Country
Broadway Singers

New Directions (Homeless Veterans)
Howie: They are extremely talented and inpirational, but are they ????
Sharon: Yes, they are to me.

KB & Guitarist (Guy friends)

Sisters with Cystic Fibrosa
Sharon: Can I just say, emotionally, you're up for it, but do you girls think you could handle the stress of going on? (Yes)
Piers: Wild horses couldn't stop those two... The biggest thing in their lives...

Segment #4

Novelty Acts

Girl who paints with pain on her body
Juggler
Pop ballons with fire
Card Thrower (balloons above the judges heads, missed the last one)

Ronith: Imitator (not good, but kinda funny)
Does a guy waking up Monday morning, having problems all the way.
Last time Piers didn't like my impressions.
Howie: You've changed.
Piers: I haven't heard you laugh louder than you did in the last three minutes.
Sharon: The two people who liked what he did, and he listened to the one who didn't.
(It WAS pretty good tonight... Better than the bad impressions, far as I'm concerned.)

Segment #5

Bands

KB & Guitar - She sings
Sharon: Cabaretish ...
Howie: We have two other singers...

Harmonix (Haitinas who did Hallelujah)
Do "You Raise Me Up"

Rockabilly band
Pop singers
Classical Fusion (Violin Rockers)

Airpocolypse
(Musicians don't like them in the category "Go for the ones playing the fake instruments or the real ones?")
"Black Betty"
Sharon: You can't help but smile.
Piers: It's entertaining, and they do it very well.
Howie: It IS entertaining, but is it a headline act.

Segment #6

Male Singers (Most competative category - Only two made it yesterday)

Nate King (very nervous in Orlando)

Guitarist/Singer first
Pianist/Singer
Guitarist/Singer (alternative type voice)

Luigi (Guitarist/Singer)
(Jazzy) Nate says watching him - They all deserve it. They all do.
Sharon: Hist whole performance was just very relaxed. I just wanted him to work harder for me.
(He's worried and crying backstage)

Now it's Nate's turn.
Howie: You happen to be in our most full category, and we don't have room. You may be nervous...
Howie to judges: I think he's less nervous, but does he have more than the others...

Piers: We're going to be sending home some very talented people.

Segment #7

Judge's Decisions

Howie: We're going to end up sending home a superstar.
Piers: This is the best group we've ever had.

Danger: Juggling Trio and ??? Not going.
Martial Arts Dancers and biker - Going.

RNG - You're going to Hollywood.
Other Dancing Group: Not going through.

Luigi - Yes.
All but Nate - Not going.
Nate - Yes.

Rohini - Going.

A couple of other groups Not going.

Girl and guy (KB/Guitar, she sings, yes.
Rockabilly Group - Yes.

A couple of others, no.

Airpocalips - Yes

Veteran singers
Piers: We had to make a decision based on talent.
Sharon: You didn't make the cut.

The sisters: Yes.

1st twelve, live in Hollywood, next show

I know why certain people were voted through... Because they need to have someone for America to vote off, hopefully their more favorite ones to have that last chance. We'll see.

Again, I apologize to the acts and their friends. It's hard to do this "live" and keep all names straight and spelled correctly. ;-)

See ya next week.