America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 09/17/2014

The FINALE live in NYC at the Radio City Music Hall (RCMH).

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The Top 6 are:
Emily West (Singer)
AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo singer)
Mat Franco (Magician)
Sons of Serendip (Musical group)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)

My choices (order):
1. Emily West (Singer)
2. AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
3. Quintavious Johnson (12yo singer)
4. Sons of Serendip (Musical group)
5. Mat Franco (Magician)
6. Miguel Dakota (Singer)

Intro and Nick is introduced.

Nick introduces the judges.

Pitbull and the Rockettes perform Fireball.

Montage of last night's performances.

Commercials

Reddi Wip After Party

Sons of Serendip perform "Drops of Jupiter" with Train

Train performs "Angel in Blue Jeans"

Commercials

AcroArmy performs "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" with Travis Barker (drummer from Blink182)

Montage of judges "shenanigans"

Commercials

Lenny Kravitz performs "The Chamber"

Miguel Dakota performs "American Woman" with Lenny Kravitz

Montage of Nick hosting and having fun on the stage

Howard Stern, Rosie O'Donnell and Mat Franco perform an illusion

Commercials

The acts hang out with the judges for the first time.

Jennifer Hudson performs "It's Your World"

Quintavious Johnson performs "Living Without You" with Jennifer Hudson

Judges hanging out but Howard not having a gold time

Commercials

Emily West performs "True Colors" with Cyndi Lauper

Montage of many acts coming to the show, staff setting up, judges talking, and some performances.

Commercials

America has voted. The act finishing in 6th place and leaving the competition: Miguel Dakota
MD: It was such an honor to share the stage with these other acts.
Howie: I truly believe being on this stage and your dreams can still come true. Don't give up.

America has voted. The act finishing in 5th place and leaving the competition: Quintavious Johnson
QJ: Being on this show has meant the world to me.
Heidi: I'm really really sorry that you didn't win, but I hope you understand that this is only the beginning. You are a star.
Q and his family gets to go to the new Harry Potter park.

Commercials

Ed Sheeran performs "Don't"(?)

Commercials

America has voted. The act finishing in 4th place and leaving the competition: Sons of Serendip
SoS: We never imagined we'd be here finishing in 4th place. Thank our family and friends and the staff.
Mel B: You now have a platform to do whatever you want. Millions have seen you perform.

Commercials

America has voted. The act finishing in 3rd place and leaving the competition: AcroArmy
AA: We came here to show America what we are. Working as a team.
Howard: You have inspired people. You guys are terrific and we'll never forget you.

Top 2 - Emily West (Singer)( and Mat Franco (Magician)
Mel B - Both have had an incredible journey. I'm so torn and nervous right now,

Commercials

Montage of the two finalists through the show from auditions to now.

America has voted. The winner of the one million dollars and the star of the headline show in Las Vegas is: Mat Franco!
WOW! (I hope Emily continues performing.) And CONGRATULATIONS, MAT!

That's it, America.

They are already checking out auditions on videos, so go to www.nbc.com/agt for information about auditioning for the next iteration of AGT.

They'll be on again next year. See ya then!

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 09/16/2014

The Finals live in NYC at the Radio City Music Hall (RCMH)

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The Top 6 say something about being here.

The Top 6 are:
Emily West (Singer)
AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo singer)
Mat Franco (Magician)
Sons of Serendip (Musical group)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)

Nick introduces the Top 6, then the judges.

Howard - Six great acts who have been  through it all. There are four singing acts. Will that group be split? Then AcroArmy and a Magician in their own categories.

Each act performs twice. Once with what they think of as their turning point, then once with something new.

**

Quintavious Johnson (12yo singer)
Standing O by all
Mel B - Look at Q. He's opening AGT with his name in lights. Incredible.
Howie - Your music fills my head and heart.
Howard - I'm feeling Q all over the place. He's a real pro at 12 years old.
Heidi - Last week after the show I asked why you wanted to win so badly and you didn't say for the money or the fame. You said because there's nothing else for me. And that's why you are a winner.
(The kid has an amazing voice and personality.)

Commercials

Mat Franco (Magician)
Standing O by all
Howie - You have the whole package. You have charisma. You deserve to be here.
Howard - I feel bad for Mat because singers have it easy. He came out here and had to put a new spin on something he'd done.
Heidi - Everything about you is magic.
Mel B - I absolutely adore you. You keep us engaged. And it's the bomb.
(Yep. He's good. But then, he wouldn't be here if he wasn't would he? ;-) )

Commercials

Emily West (Singer)
Standing O by all
Howard - What a moving performance. Before I became a judge on the show I was a fan of the show. Back then, you fast forward through some acts. No one ever fast forwards through you.
Heidi - I never heard Chandelier before. Had to download it. Always remember your performance.
Mel B - I much preferred your first performance, but half-way through you nailed it.
Howie - You are beautiful and a beautiful talent. America will have to choose.
(She has an old Hollywood vibe about her. Her performances could just as easily have been on Dean Martin Show or other variety shows and that "feeling" has been lost until her.)

Commercials

Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Judges didn't stand but audience did.
Heidi - Last week I told you your voice got lost in the song. Tonight, I think you found your voice.
Mel B - You've got that special something.
Howie - I think America is going to vote. It's marketing and you've got it.
Howard - This is a talent competition. I don't think America will vote for marketing. I think you did a good job, but don't think it's good enough to win.
(Howard is a jerk. He is "America's Judge" and there are a LOT of people who vote as he says - whether it's right or not. That said, Miguel is good, of course, but has never really been MY favorite. - I'm not "America's Judge" so who's gonna vote as I say? LOL)

Commercials

Sons of Serendip (Musical group)
Standing O by all.
Mel B - They love you. I love you.
Howie - If you are voted by strictly talent? You are the most talented.
Howard - If you don't win, you have pure raw talent. You come across as a little retro. If that's why you lose, then it's too bad because you have superior talent.
Heidi - There is such sincerity in your performance.
(Wonderful. Only got together for the show and only performed in front of 20 people before the audition and most of those were family. If they DON'T win, they need to stay together and a producer needs to see they could really make it.)

Commercials

AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Standing O by all
Howie - Truly unbelievable. I saw you backstage and asked you what are you? Dancers, acrobats? And you said "We are athletes."
Howard - We have slogged through this competition, and you should win this thing,
Heidi - I'm asked who I think is going to win and I think of you first.
Mel B - You're death-defying. It's priceless. I would pay to see you.
(Love what they do. I don't think the singers will win, but who knows. If not, it's between Mat and AA. And AA is unique, I think ... like a cheerleading competition on steroids.)

Commercials

Mat Franco (Magician)
Standing O by all
Howard - I just told the last act they should win, now I'm going to tell you
Mel B - Every time I see you you shock me. You are magic.
Heidi - You are versatile. From the closeup to the stage.
Howie - Your grandmother is here and I know she's so proud. You are magical young man.
(He's very good. We haven't had a magician win, yet. That would be nice, but America's gotta vote.)

Commercials

Sons of Serendip (Musical group)
Standing O by all
Heidi - Yet another great performance. I want to give props to the rest of the band you are stellar musicians.
Mel B - Week in and w2eek out I can feel your emotion., I want to buy your album right now.
Howie - You talked about the honor of being here. What about our honor for being with you on your journey? America's honor for voting for you?
Howard - We can sit back as judges and be cheerleaders. You did such a beautiful take on this. This is too close to call.
(Beautiful)

Quintavious Johnson (12yo singer)
Standing O by all
Mel B - Q you are just a joy to watch. You took us on an emotional journey.
Howie - You are a star. Another winning performance. Not only are you a star but you are a wonderful person,.
Howard - I imagine if Paul McCartney is watching right now he's happy.
Heidi - When we met you you were a wonderful 12yo boy. Now you are a phenomenon.

Commercials

Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Heidi - With this performance tonight we've kinda come full circle. When we first saw you, it was just you and guitar like tonight.
Mel B - That was a risk that you took performing that song like that, but I liked it.
Howard - You said you wanted your last performance to be your best, and I think you did it.
Howie - I agree with everyone. You have to sell charisma. And you hit 100% on the charisma scale.
(As a guitarist, he's not wonderful. As a singer, he's ok. Together, he's good. With his looks, he may make it. We will have to see.)

Commercials

AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Standing O by all
Mel B - What just happened? You were thrilling and amazing. Your dedication to each other and the act.
Heidi - You really topped yourself. I didn't think you could but you did.
Howard - There's a reason you are here. You are unbelievable. You kept getting better and better and hit the peak at the right moment.
Howie - You are flying from here to there. That performance alone is a winning performance.
(Amazing. These, I swear, are the best acrobats we've seen on here.)

Commercials

Emily West (Singer)
Standing O by all
Heidi - I know you've had some ups and downs in the music industry. I'm so glad you didn't give up and I'm so glad America finally got to hear your voice.
Mel B - That was off the chain. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
Howie - You said you took a risk. You don't waiver, you press on. That was a million dollar song right there.
Howard - She has charisma and original style and she can sing her butt off. We've had a fabulous season because of people like Emily. You finished the night with a spectacular bang. You are the greatest.
(Beautiful. She can sing better than ... well, she's wonderful.)

**

My choices (order):
1. Emily West (Singer)
2. AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
3. Quintavious Johnson (12yo singer)
4. Sons of Serendip (Musical group)
5. Mat Franco (Magician)
6. Miguel Dakota (Singer)

Final results show tomorrow with all acts performing duets with major stars.

Cya then. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 09/10/2014

The Top 12 results show

Remember - I try to quote correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase, sometimes.

Sorry I couldn't review last night's Top 12 show. Had a problem with my phone and my son was trying to tell me how to fix it OVER it. Also got a new printer and had a couple of issues installing IT. We got them done but it took almost the whole two hours.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The 12 acts from which the final six will be chosen tonight:
Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Sons of Serendip (Musical group)
Emily West (Singer)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Mat Franco (Magician)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Blue Journey (Animation and Ballet)
Christian Stoinev (Acrobat w/Scooby the Chihuahua)

**

Muppets introduce show with The Muppet Show song.

Nick and Kermit are introduced and they introduce the judges.
Montage of the acts' performances last night.

Emil and Dariel, Miguel Dakota, Sons of Serendip (5th, 6th and 7th)
Snapple's Save Vote by TV viewing audience.

Commercials

5th-7th waiting for vote.
Advice from Jackie Evancho.

Reddi Wip After Party

First group: Emily West, Mara Justine
America has voted. The first act going through to the Top 6 (Finals) is: Emily West
EW - I have a lot of emotion. Thank you very much.
Howard - There are no words to describe how great you were last night. Your song-choice and originality got you there.

Second group: AcroArmy, Blue Journey
America has voted. The next act going through to the Top 6 is: AcroArmy
AA - We feel awesome.
Howie - That was amazing. How much more precision can we have. Unbelievable.

Commercials

Jackie Evancho performs

Commercials

Mel B and Heidi perform with Miss Piggy

Third group: Quintavious Johnson, Christian Stoinev
America has voted. The next act going through to the Top 6 is: Quintavious Johnson
QJ - I feel good.
Heidi - Congratulations, America got it right. Good luck for the next round.

Third group: Mat Franco, Mike Super, David & Leeman
America has voted. The next act going through to the Top 6 is: Mat Franco
MF - To be in the Final 6 - Can't even describe it now.
Howard - You are the only magician left. I think you have a shot.

Commercials

Last group: Emil and Dariel, Miguel Dakota, Sons of Serendip (5th, 6th and 7th)
America has voted. The Snapple Save vote goes to: Sons of Serendip (Made it to the Top 6/Finals)
SoS - We learned to believe in ourselves and are happy America believes in us, too,.
Howie - I said you guys musically are the best in this year's show. Keep doing what you're doing.l

Commercials

Judge's choice between Emil and Dariel and Miguel Dakota
Heidi - E&D I think yo8u guys are fantastic. You rocked out on the stage and I loved it. And Miguel is a new stud muffin... Miguel
Mel B - Miguel - I have been with you all along. E&D - I love you, too. - Miguel
Howie - E&D / M - I said all along you are a superstar. E&D
Howard - E&D
America voted for Miguel Dakota.

**

So the Top 6 is:
Emily West (Singer)
AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo singer)
Mat Franco (Magician)
Sons of Serendip (Musical group)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)

Finals next Tuesday. Cya then.

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 09/09/2014

This is the Top 12.

Remember - I try to quote and spell names correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase and do the best I can, sometimes.

Nick is introduced and he introduces the judges.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The acts that made the Top 12 are:
Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Sons of Serendip (Musical group)
Emily West (Singer)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Mat Franco (Magician)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Blue Journey (Animation and Ballet)
Christian Stoinev (Acrobat w/Scooby the Chihuahua)

I had something come up and couldn't review tonight's show.

I understand that six of the above will stay for next week's finals and six will go home.
Tomorrow we will see who stays and who goes.

Cya then. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 09/03/2014

The second Semi-Finals show

Remember - I try to quote correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase, sometimes.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The 12 acts from which six will be chosen tonight:
Jonah Smith (Musician/Singer)
Baila Conmuigo (Salsa Dance troupe)
Jaycob Curleb (Singer)
Mat Franco (Magician)
AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Kelli Glover (Singer)
Wendy Liebman (Comedian) (Howard's Wildcard)
Blue Journey (Animation and Ballet)
Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Smoothini (Magician)
Christian Stoinev (Acrobat w/Scooby the Chihuahua)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)

My top six from them is:
Jonah Smith (Musician/Singer)
Mat Franco (Magician)
Wendy Liebman (Comedian) (Howard's Wildcard)
Blue Journey (Animation and Ballet)
Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
though there are others that could/should make it...

**

Maroon 5 performs

First, the "Live Snapple Save"
Acts that came in 5th, 6th and 7th
Blue Journey, Christian Stoinev, Smoothini
Vote for saving starts now
Howie - This is so difficult. You were all amazing. You can save one, America. Do it now, VOTE!

Commercials

Reddi Wip After Party

First group: AcroArmy and Bialo ConMigo
America has voted. The first act going through to the Top 12 is: AcroArmy
Howard - I think America got it right. As we go on we start to see cracks in peoples' armor.

Commercials

Heidi and Mel B - Costuming skit

Next group: Emil and Dariel, Kelli Glover, Wendy Liebman
America has voted. The next act going through to the Top 12 is: Emil & Dariel

Commercials

Howie and Mel B - Psychic Power

Next group: Jonah Smith and Mat Franco
America has voted. The third act going through to the Top 12 is: Mat Franco
Mel B - You are a very talented magician.

Next group: Quintavious Johnson and Jaycob Curleb
America has voted. The third act going through to the Top 12 is: Quintavious Johnson
Heidi - I am super proud of you. Your voice and stage presence are amazing.

Commercials

The three Snapple Save acts: Blue Journey, Christian Stoinev, Smoothini
Voting is closed. The act going through to the Top 12 is: Blue Journey

One spot left and it's up to the judges.
Christian Stoinev and Smoothini

Commercials

Next week will include the Muppets

Now, judges' selections between Christian Stoinev and Smoothini
Mel B - So difficult - Christian:  Last night was all about your dogs not your strength. Smooithini;  Are you big enough? I have to make a decision - Christian
Howard - Christian I feel you blew it last night - too much of the dogs. Smoothini, you have to go much bigger. I'm going to vote for the act that until last night gave us the best consistently - Christian
Howie - This is the toughest vote I've made. I have to say size does matter - Christian you are going to the Top 12.
Winner: Christian Stoinev (Acrobat w/Scooby the Chihuahua)

**

Going through tonight:
AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Mat Franco (Magician)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Blue Journey (Animation and Ballet)
Christian Stoinev (Acrobat w/Scooby the Chihuahua)

**

So, going through to the finals is:
Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
Emily West (Singer)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Mat Franco (Magician)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Blue Journey (Animation and Ballet)
Christian Stoinev (Acrobat w/Scooby the Chihuahua)

Next week we'll see them.

Cya next Tuesday. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 09/02/2014

RCMH = Radio City Music Hall in New York City

This is the second semi-final.

Remember - I try to quote and spell names correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase and do the best I can, sometimes.

Nick is introduced and he introduces the judges.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes


The acts that made the semi-finals are:
Emily West
Dan Naturman
Miguel Dakota
David and Leeman
Bailas Conmuigo
Andrey Moraru
Jaycob Curleb
Aerial Animation
Mat Franco
Mara Justine
Sons of Serindip
Bleu Journey
Paul Ieti
Christen Stoinev
AcroArmy
Emil & Dariel
Jonah Smith
Quintavious Johnson
Smoothini
Kelli Glover

And the Judge's Wildcards:
Heidi - Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew)
Howie - Mike Super
Howard - Wendy Liebman
Mel B - Bad Boys of Ballet

Tonight, six will go through from these twelve:
Jonah Smith (Musician/Singer)
Baila Conmuigo (Salsa Dance troupe)
Jaycob Curleb (Singer)
Mat Franco (Magician)
AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Kelli Glover (Singer)
Wendy Liebman (Comedian) (Howard's Wildcard)
Blue Journey (Animation and Ballet)
Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Smoothini (Magician)
Christian Stoinev (Acrobat w/Scooby the Chihuahua)
Quintavious Johnson (Singer)

**

Jonah Smith (Musician/Singer)
Mel B - Yes yes yes yes yes... That's how you open a show. I love you guys.
Howie - I agree... What a way to open the show. So far tonight, and I think America will agree with me, you are the best.
Heidi - You're voice is soulful and I love you.
Howard - You're my favorite male performer. I don't think this was your best performance. You need to bring your show closer. I love you, but you have to be smart about it.
(I didn't recognize the song, but I liked it. I think he will make it.)

Commercials

Baila Conmuigo (Salsa Dance troupe)
Audience and girl judges - Standing O
Howie - You guys are amazing. I don't mean to be critical, but the 8 little ones steal the show. The energy comes down when the adults dance.
Howard - You gotta do something a little different. Howie means if you bring the kids out alone, you get votes. Adults, not so many. You have to be smart about it.
Heidi - Loved it loved it loved it. Such a great act watching you, I can't get the smile off my face.
Mel B - I felt like you did do something different. I don't think it can get any better than that.
(I am not sure what they could do differently. They are a large troup and have kids to adults. They are dancing the Salsa, so the dances will be very similar between shows. They use the kids to good effect, and the adults get enough time to show their stuff, too. Good job. Enough? We'll see.)

Commercials

Jaycob Curleb (Singer)
Howard - You spoke of not getting down when you get critique. This time I felt a connection. Your best performance, yet.
Heidi - Some people are blessed with a great voice and you are one of them.
Mel B - Not sure if America will like that performance.
Howie - It's no longer about your story. It's going to be up to America.
(Interesting arrangement. He sang it well, but it was kinda flat - in feeling. It'd be nice if he made it. We'll see.)

Commercials

Mat Franco (Magician)
Howard - First of all I have to compliment you on getting rid of Mel's phone. It's exciting to see your professionalism.
Heidi - How did you do that? I think what you do is so unforgettable.
Howie - Amazing. That was amazing. You opened on close-up magic and used the whole theater.
Mel B - That was my phone. There's something about you - Your delivery.
(Pretty good. A lot more energy than some of the other magic acts.)

Commercials

AcroArmy (Acrobatic troupe)
Everyone - Standing O
Mel B - I don't think I have words to describe what I just saw. That was just incredible.
Howie - Amazing is the word. You are even more than the US Army "Be all that you can be".
Howard - It's confusing to me why you don't place higher. Do you think it's that people at home can't see it all like we can? You can't do any better than you just did.
Heidi - I felt like I was already in Vegas and paid top-dollar to watch you guys. I think the biggest compliment I can give you guys is that this is already a million dollar act.
(Much more than an act in a cheerleader competition this time. There was a LOT of flying around, and not one mistake that I saw. Wow. They should be through.)

Commercials

Kelli Glover (Singer)
Howie - We see that you don't know that you're worthy, and you start off that way, but then you and everyone else sees you are.
Howard - When I see you I see you on a cruise ship or something.
Heidi - I think you have the voice and you filled the big stage.
Mel B - Tonight you lost it. I don't know if it's the song or the choreography. It seemed like you didn't give it your all tonight. It's so frustrating because you can sing.
(I thought she did quite well. I saw "flat" before and she wasn't, metaphorically or actually. She showed her stuff. We'll see. Obviously, it will take America to get her through.)

Commercials

Wendy Liebman (Comedian) (Howard's Wildcard)
Howard and Howie - Standing O
Howard - It's such a tough show for comics. It's so hard to quiet the audience and make them laugh.
Heidi - I love this type of comedy. This way, that way, then under your breath.
Mel B - Strong funny woman. I thank Howard for bringing you back.
Howie - You hone each word. You write each word. You have to make the audience laugh every five seconds... Great job.
(She had a good night tonight. Hope she makes it.)

Blue Journey (Animation and Ballet)
Standing O by audience and judges
Heidi - Like a Dali painting come to live.
Mel B - The amount of creativity in that is mind-boggling. So unique.
Howard - Very risky doing such a slow song for 90 seconds.
Howie - This is what I was saying. That's GreFamMazing - Great, Fantastic and Amazing all at once.
(May be a way to introduce ballet to the younger generation. Great job. We'll see.)

Commercials

Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Standing O
Mel B - You just come out here and you just smash it,.
Howie - The truth is you guys were perfect. It was like Paul McCartney didn't show up for his own concert.
Howard - I remind the world that you are 14 and 16. I thought, why not bring in a singer?
Heidi - I think Paul McCartney would be most proud. Axl Rose would be most proud. Why don't you bring your grandpa up on stage (He was very flattered at the judges suggesting it, but he had open-heart surgery a few years ago and hasn't been able to play since. He's living it through us.)
(I loved this. These guys are good. Singer or not.)

Commercials

Smoothini (Magician)
Heidi - I love it when you do this close-up magic. It's awesome., You really earned your name today.
Mel B - I think you stepped it up tonight.
Howie - Last time the room didn't explode. Tonight I think it did.
Howard - I still maintain the act seems small to me. I worry that the audience at home may not feel connected as us here.
(He does small bar tricks. Kinda hard to ramp it up to big-box stuff. Howard doesn't complain about other close-up magician's stuff. Not sure why he doesn't seem to like this guy's. It will take America to vote him through, but "America's Judge" may have poisoned the pool for him.)

Commercials

Christian Stoinev (Acrobat w/Scooby the Chihuahua)
Mel B - I love Scooby and Scooby 2, but tonight you just did two hand-balancing acts and after that it went flat.
Heidi - I could watch you all night and my kids are obsessed with the dogs. I loved it.
Howard - You are a strength act, and tonight it felt more like a dog act.
Howie - (Talks to Scooby... then) Christian you were good, too.
(The act is him and the dog(s). He said he put the act together in the two weeks since the last time hd was on. If so, then he did a great job, but again, America will have to vote him through. We'll see.)

Commercials

Quintavious Johnson (Singer)
Standing O
Heidi - Your name is as unique as your talent. 12yo. Amazing.
Mel B - You just got it. You just got it. You just got it. You just got it.
Howie - You are gold like your jacket.
Howard - You taught everyone a lesson tonight. How to sell an act and how to sell a song. America, vote for Quintavious.
(Kid could be another Michael Jackson.)

**

So the acts that played tonight:
Jonah Smith (Musician/Singer)
Baila Conmuigo (Salsa Dance troup)
Jaycob Curleb (Singer)
Mat Franco (Magician)
AcroArmy (Acrobatic troup)
Kelli Glover (Singer)
Wendy Liebman (Comedian) (Howard's Wildcard)
Blue Journey (Animation and Ballet)
Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Smoothini (Magician)
Christian Stoinev (Acrobat w/Scooby the Chihuahua)
Quintavious Johnson (Singer)

My top six from them is:
Jonah Smith (Musician/Singer)
Mat Franco (Magician)
Wendy Liebman (Comedian) (Howard's Wildcard)
Blue Journey (Animation and Ballet)
Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Quintavious Johnson (Singer)
though there are others that could/should make it...

Results show tomorrow night.

Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 08/27/2014

The first Semi-Finals show

Remember - I try to quote correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase, sometimes.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes


The 12 acts from which six will be chosen tonight:
Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew) (Heidi's Wildcard)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group) (Mel B's Wildcard)
Paul Ieti (Singer)
Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
Dan Naturman (Comedian)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Emily West (Singer)

My top sixc from them is:
Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew) (Heidi's Wildcard)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
Emily West (Singer)

**

Nick is introduced and introduces the judges.

Ariana Grande performs (Wow! This is early for a performance from a known star.)

Montage of last night's show - judges and acts

New this year is Snapple's Instant Save - 5th, 6th and 7th. America votes to save one immediately.
5th, 6th and 7th are Ariel Animatioon, David and Leeman, Mara Justine
America can do an instant save and save one act. We have 30 minutes.

Commercials

Reddi Wip After Party

First group: Flight Crew Jump Rope, Bad Boys of Ballet, Mike Super
America has voted. The first act going into the top 12 is: Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Howie: America knows what it's doing. And I am an amazing judge. (LOL)

Commercials

Howie dressed as an usher helping the audience sit (fun stuff).

Next group: Andrey Moraru and Sons of Serindip
America has voted. The next act going into the top 12 is: Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
Heidi - Told you you had nothing to worry about.

Commercials

Hanging in the Green Room

Q&A Skyping for judges including Piers Morgan

Emily West, Paul Ieti, Miguel Dakota and Dan Naturman
America has voted. The third act going into the top 12 is: Emily West (Singer)
Howard - She is a million dollar act.

Three acts left on stage. One of them is also going to the top 12.
America has voted. The third act going into the top 12 is: Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Mel B - Just carry on doing what you do.

Commercials

5th, 6th and 7th are Ariel Animation, David and Leeman, Mara Justine and in danger of going home.
America has voted. The live Snapple Save vote is: Mara Justine
Howard - What an emotional roller-coaster. There is a lot of pressure on you. Just remember to give us a little bit of lows and a little bit of highs. You don't have to wail it all the way.

It's now up to the judges

Commercials

Judges decision
Heidi - Aerial Animation - Story-telling is magical. David and Leeman I loved you, so I'm chosing you.
Howie - David and Leeman
Howard - David and Leeman

They were also next in line by the Snapple Save vote.
So, going through to the semi-finals is:
Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
Emily West (Singer)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
David and Leeman (Magicians)

Next week we;ll see the next 12 acts,

Cya next Tuesday. ;-)