America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 08/26/2014

RCMH = Radio City Music Hall in New York City

This is the first 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:
Heidi's Wildcard - Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Mel B's Wildcard - Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group)
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)

**

Heidi's Wildcard:
Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew)
Heidi, Mel and Audience Standing O
Heidi - Yes, they made me proud.
Mel B - That is the way to kick off the show tonight. Well done,.
Howie - I don't agree. It looked like more of the same. And I think the pressure got to them.
Howard - I feel bad for you guys. Because you were confused. I speak for America. When you do your thing, it's beautiful, but it's similar. Here's my suggestion - Isolate some members. (the girls - They DID! Howard - No they didn't. Watch it on TV.
(They are good at what they do. I think Howard and Howie were off a bit, and maybe the girls were a bit over the top. They have the chance, but it will take America voting them through.)

Commercials

Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Howie - First of all she brought me to my feet in the middle of her song. You sing with the passion of someone twice your age. You are exactly what this show needs. People have to vote for you.
Howard - I'm really glad we put you through. I think of you as Superman... Sometimes he's Clark Kent. You played your voice softly (Clark) and brought it up to Superman. Good job.
Mel B - You are an amazing proper artist.
Heidi - The song is Breakaway but for me it's Breakout. I see you spread your wings right into the finals.
(She reminds me of a bespeckled Jackie Evancho. That kid has an amazingly powerful voice. She could go through to the finals with votes.)

Commercials

Mel B's Wildcard
Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group)
Mel B - I just think at this point there's no room for error and that was seamless.
Howard - You have a great act. You're sexy to watch. When you have 90 seconds, when you ran off stage for 40 seconds, you lose it.
Heidi - You are great dancers.
Howie - I agree with Heidi. I don't know if it's a million dollar act, but you were wonderful. If you don't make it then someone could pick you up as background dancers.)
(I'm not as into dance acts this year for some reason, but they were pretty damn good. But at this level, they would HAVE to be, wouldn't they? As with all of them, it will take America voting them through. Good luck!)

Commercials

Paul Ieti (Singer)
Heidi - I have to be honest. This was not your best vocal performance.
Mel B - I think when you hear that back you will not be as happy as you should be. You were a little off tonight.
Howie - Mara did a lot better than you.
Howard - Your a hero, but we have to separate your story from it. I don't think you will be happy with the playback.
(I thought he was a little flat through the whole song. I was hoping for him, but I don't think he did it, tonight.)

Commercials

Howie'x Wildcard
Mike Super (Magician)
Howie - Everything about this pleases me. This thing you did shows me
Mel B - I'm really glad you're back. How did you do that?
Howard - You listened to me and got rid of the dumb dead idiot Desmond. Good job.
Howie - This is like you - out of the box. New and unique. I liked it.
(My only problem with him is that his setups are slow to my mind. The "magic" is great, but... We'll see.)

Commercials

Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Standing O by audience and Judges
Howie - What I love about this show is you can see anything. I believe you showed us everything,. It's thrilling to see you and to watch you.
Howard - You said it best in your packet, you speak in the language of movement. This is compelling every time I see you.
Heidi - I love what you do. You are a human pretzel
Mel B - Since no one else mentioned it - There were a few hiccups, right? It didn't matter. You were still captivating. I loved it.
(He's amazing. He is a partial contortionist and balance act. He twists and turns, usually balanced on one hand. The "hiccups" were a couple of slips, but he covered them quickly, as a professional would. I think he will go through.)

Commercials

Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Howard - You have the look. The one thing you're missing is that people will snooze through that one. You need to work on... I don't know.
Heidi - I think America's new heartthrob has arrived.
Howie - I think Howard is wrong. I think you have a great chance of winning the million.
Mel B - You have that star quality. And you can sing!
(I think Howard was a dick on this one, but the song was kinda monotone-ish. And he sang behind the mike like a guy with an wire electric guitar who can't move much or far. Even so, that may make him unique enough to move on these days. We'll see.)

Commercials

Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
Heidi and Howie Standing O
Heidi - You sang so beautifully tonight I don't think you
Mel B - You took a well-known song and flipped it and made it your own.
Howie - If you're voting on talent, then it's you. If you're voting for popularity, then it's Miguel.
Howard - The worse name for a band. But you're fantastic.
(I didn't recognize the song, but it was beautiful. Again, though, I thought he was just a touch flat throughout the song. Maybe my ears are deceiving me? They usually don't. ;-) )

Commercials

David and Leeman (Magicians)
Mel B - Even though there's a lot going on, you kept us entertained.
Howie - I liked it.
Howard - Must be the big trick going around. You do it best, though.
Heidi - I'm happy that I didn't have to hit my buzzer and happy that I didn't have to call 911.
(Howard's right. I've seen the act before and others are pretty good, but these guys are more engaging than others.)

Dan Naturman (Comedian)
Heidi - It is impressive that you managed to offend everyone. (I didn't see that. Sounds like she was watching someone else.)
Mel B - I think you're funny. I love your schtick.
Howie - He made you laugh. It's smart writing. I think America needs to go Naterman.
Howard - You put us at ease. It's RCMH - a big stage. I look forward to you coming on.
ONLINE they say the judges are cranky tonight. Heidi said it wasn't funny.
(Tonight, he reminded me of Jon Lovitz from SNL. Naturman is funny, but I'm not sure everyone will get the humor. I hope so. It would be nice to have a comedian make it again. - I call Terry Fator a comedian, even though he's also a singer and ventriloquist.)

Commercials

Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Mel B - I have to think back to the first time we saw you. The ideas were there, but the delivery was disjointed. It was a little slow. I was disappointed.
Heidi - I feel like today you took a step back.
Howard - We are watching a performance here that is very very smart. Your strength holding her up with one hand shows strength. Fantastic.
Howie - I feel like I agree with everyone. I responded to the action.
(She concluded the story she's been telling through all her performances. I just thought things went a little slow. I guess I expected more. Maybe I shouldn't have. We'll see.)

Commercials

Emily West (Singer)
Standing O by everyone
Heidi - You have that special... That old Hollywood glamor style. What can I say, I have a lady crush on you.
Mel B - Your voice is smooth and silky, I could listen to it all night long.
Howie - This is what were striving for. You rose to the occasion.
Howard - This is the best musical performance of the night. This is a star. She's got the look and attitude. She is stupendous. How lucky are we that we had a night like this? If people don't vote then other acts get through.
(She's wonderful and "old Hollywood". She should go through easily.)

**

So the acts that played 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 five 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)

Results show tomorrow night.

Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 08/20/2014

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 five will be chosen tonight:
Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group)
One Voice Children's Choir (Choral group)
Jonah Smith (Singer)
Dom the Bom's Triple Threat (Card throwing)
Extreme (Dance group)
Emil and & Dariel (Cellists)
Nina Burri (Contortionist)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Mothmen Dance (aerial Dance group)
Smoothini (Magician)
Jonatan Riquelme (Rolla Bolla Aerial)
Kelli Glover (Singer)

My picks tonight:
Jonah Smith (Singer)
Emil and & Dariel (Cellists)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Mothmen Dance (aerial Dance group)
Kelli Glover (Singer)

Nick is introduced and introduces the judges.
Montage of judges and last night's acts.

**

Commercials

Reddi Wip After Party

First Group: Emil & Dariel, Dom the Bom's Triple Threat, Extreme
America has voted. The first act going through to the semi-finals is: Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Mel B - Get your game face on and keep doing what you do.

Commercials

Next Group: Bad Boys of Ballet, Jonah Smith
America has voted. The next act going through to the semi-finals is: Jonah Smith (Singer)
Howard - He is the real deal. There's no phony posturing. I think you know exactly what you have to do. Keep plowing through.

Next Group: Quintavious Johnson, Mothman Dance
America has voted. The next act going through to the semi-finals is: Quintavious Johnson (Singer)
Heidi - You were amazing last night. You could make it all the way. Good luck

Commercials

Taylor Williamson (runner up last year) performs onstage.

Next Tuesday, the semi-finals begin.

The Illusionists (Kevin James*, Dan Sperry* and Adam Trent - those marked with * are from prior AGT seasons) perform

Commercials

Next Group: Jonatan Riquelme, Smoothini
America has voted. The next act going through to the semi-finals is: Smoothini
Howie - The point was from where I was sitting - not from the judging desk - what I saw was spectacular. You do have to be aware.

Next Group: One Voice Children's Choir, Kelli Glover, Nina Burri
America has voted. The act leaving the competition and going home is: Nina Burri
Judges will pick from the Children's Choir and Kelli Glover. (5th and 6th in last night's voting.)

Commercials

Judges will pick from the Children's Choir and Kelli Glover. (5th and 6th in last night's voting.)
Mel B - OVCC - I loved your performance last night, but think you just got through by the skin of your teeth last week. And Kelli, you were so nervous yesterday - Kelli
Howard - I make the decision based on who can make a comeback. The act I think has the ability to nmake a comeback is Kelli
Howie - Kelli - Beautiful voice and never give up. OVCC - You were amazing, but Kelli, remember never give up... you don't have to give up, I'm voting for you.
Kelli Glover goes through.

**

Through tonight:
Emil & Dariel
Jonah Smith
Quintavious Johnson
Smoothini
Kelli Glover

Next Tuesday, the semi-finals start. Here are the acts going through to them:
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

Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 08/19/2014

RCMH = Radio City Music Hall in New York City

This is the last quarter-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 12 acts from which five will be chosen tonight:
Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group)
One Voice Children's Choir (Choral group)
Jonah Smith (Singer)
Dom the Bom's Triple Threat (Card throwing)
Extreme (Dance group)
Emil and & Dariel (Cellists)
Nina Burri (Contortionist)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Mothmen Dance (aerial Dance group)
Smoothini (Magician)
Jonatan Riquelme (Rolla Bolla Aerial)
Kelli Glover (Singer)

**

Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group)
Heidi and Mel B Standing O
Mel B - I love you guys. Your energy is through the roof.
Howie - This is the last live show before the finals. (Basically, he said they were "average".)
Heidi - I loved it to. I know the music inspired you.
Howard - Howie is right. In order to get America to vote for you, you have to do somewthing special. It was like an aerobic exercise.
(Not as wild as some of the other live show opening acts, but pretty good. I think, though, that unless the rest of the acts fall down, they won't make it through. We'll see.)

Commercials

One Voice Children's Choir (Choral group)
Audience Standing O
Howard - You know I'm a big fan and I went on my knees to Mel B. I am going to be honest, but I don't think you did enough. It will be up to America.
Howie - You made the song spectacular.
Heidi - You guys filled this room up. It was great.
Mel B - You stepped it up a notch. Like Heidi said you filled the room.
(100 kids singing "Let It Go". They did a great job, but I seriously doubt, as with the dance group above, that they did enough. I'm not sure what they could have done better, though. We'll see.)

Commercials

Jonah Smith (Singer)
Howard - Singers come and go in this competition. I usually don't remember what they did. With you I do.
Heidi - One thing to say to you, "I Want you to Stay With Me" (the song he sang). I loved it.
Mel B - I feel like you're feeling the pressure.
Howie - I think you are the third act of the night and by far I think you're the best so far.
(Howie is right, here. I thought he's done the best so far. Now all following acts have their chances in their own hands.)

Commercials

Dom the Bom's Triple Threat (Card throwing)
Heidi - This is encouraging really bad behavior. I'm just glad it was cards and not knives.
Mel B - I think there was a lot of pressure to get everything done. It was fun.
Howie - I loved it and they should vote for you.
Howard - I don't want to be the mean judge, but this is an act that has to be judged on its merit. But I think you had too much going on.
(Hmmm... In some respects it was good - any misses, he rethrew a card to hit the target, like I've seen acts do in Vegas. In other respects, it would be hard to see... He had a farmer's market set up and threw cards at veggies, fruit, and water bottles, then threw into the audience trying to get to the balcony, and his head was barely above the stuff in the carts. Just depends on the other acts. We have to see.)

Commercials

Extreme (Dance group)
Heidi - Loved it. Like you had firecrackers under your sneakers.
Mel B - The first time I didn't want it to stop. This time, there were moves I've seen before.
Howie - My focus was on this little girl in the front. Every time she was so high in the air.
Howard - The dance category is so difficult this year. When it comes to voting I don't think it will be memorable enough. This was a nice dance, but the choreography wasn't strong enough.
(I'm not that great at critiquing dance groups. There was a lot of energy... They did great... But it reminded me of a cheer leading troupe more than dancing, and as Howard said, wasn't that memorable. It will take a lot of votes to get them through tonight.)

Commercials

Emil and & Dariel (Cellists)
Howie - Wow! You're always surprising.
Howard - Out of all the acts tonight, I was excited to see you. If you go through, I'd love to see your grandpa perform with you.
Heidi - I was very surprised to hear this type of music from a cello.
Mel B - Boys, that was off the chain. You're exciting and passionate. I loved it.
(VERY COOL. I love the way these guys play. They should be through with no problem.)

Commercials

Nina Burri (Contortionist)
Howard - I'm inspired by someone at 30 years old going to China to learn contortion. This is a really motivational night tonight. You are beautiful.
Heidi - Honestly, I felt my hamstring pop watching you. Not sure if it's big enough.
Mel B - Everybody was saying "Why can't my wife do this?"
Howie - I was saying that. You are SO sexy. Can you teach my wife just two of those positions?
(She's VERY good looking. I'm sure Mel is correct. I am also not sure it's "big" enough for the type of stages she'd be on. As Heidi said, she usually sees contortionists around another act. We'll see.)

Commercials

Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Standing O by audience and judges
Heidi - Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow. Amazing amazing amazing. What can I say, power voice, powerful presence
Mel B - What just happened? You showed us your gift
Howie - At this moment, after hearing that, you have a lot of thinking to do. Know what you have to think about? What am I going to do with a million dollars?
Howard - Is it just me or am I the only one worried about puberty coming on? You woke this crowd up.
(That song is normally sung by women - from Dreamgirls. The kid hit it way out of the park. He should be through easily.)

Commercials

Mothmen Dance (aerial Dance group)
Howie and audience Standing O
Mel B - I am a big fan of yours. Tonight there was something missing.
Howie - If it was repetitive, I needed to see more. Innovation in dance is amazing.
Howard - If I was a professor in AGT University, my philosophy would be you have to be memorable. A+ at the university.
Heidi - I love what you do, but think you rely too much on the video in the background.
(Magical. A lot more aerial than prior. These guys are wonderful.)

Smoothini (Magician)
Heidi - I'm not sure if you can take it to the bank. I love you, but I'm not sure.
Mel B - I do think what you did tonight was great. I don't think it was big enough.
Howie - I think the audience will be the people at home., You saw it America. You have to vote.
Howard - This was just a mess. It was like we were in a bar and we were left out of things. You are better than that.
(He's closeup magic like others, but it didn't come through as well for some reason.)

Commercials

Jonatan Riquelme (Rolla Bolla Aerial)
Mel B - Emotional roller coaster. You don't understand how terrifying that is to actually watch. Well done brother,.
Heidi - Fabulous. I think you're great.
Howard - We've had Rolla Bolla acts before and they've fallen,. You kept us engaged.
Howie - Why would you put a mat down? At that height... You thrilled us. I hope enough people vote.
(if you look up Rolla Bolla and videos, you will see what he does. I understand how dangerous it is, but it takes a while to get set up. They've complained about that with others. Does the danger outweigh the time it takes? And then you go to "After a 90 second act, what more is there?" I mean, he pretty much does the same thing every time. Why aren't they complaining about it?)

Commercials

Kelli Glover (Singer)
Made it to judgement week in 2009 and was sent home.
Heidi - You were the last act of the night and I have to say unforgettable.
Mel B - You are truly amazing.
Howard - I think that you want it too much and you do tighten up. Relax.
Howie - You taught us all a lesson. Never give up. You sang beautifully, you are beautiful.
(She is great. I hope she makes it through, and even then, realizes, especially if she doesn't or doesn't go much further, that she can be like many of the others who don't make it on AGT, The Voice, American Idol, etc., and become a star with the help of the "auditions" for AGT. She's in my list of 5 tonight.)

**

My picks tonight:
Jonah Smith (Singer)
Emil and & Dariel (Cellists)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Mothmen Dance (aerial Dance group)
Kelli Glover (Singer)

Live results show tomorrow night. Cya then. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 08/13/2014

 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 five will be chosen tonight:
Dragon House the Agents (Dancer group)
Anna Clendening (Singer with Anxiety Disorder)
Today Show's winniong act - Cornell Bhangra (Dance group)
Kieran and Finian Makepeace - Musical act (playing and singing)
Mike Super (& Desmond) (Magician)
Adrian Romoff (Pianist - 8yo)
AcroArmy (Acrobats)
Wendy Liebman (Comedies)
Sons of Serendip (musicians)
Bleu Journey (Dancing with animated background)
Christen Stoinev and Scooby (Acrobat with a dog)
Paul Ieti (Singer)

My picks tonight:
AcroArmy (Acrobats)
Sons of Serendip (musicians)
Bleu Journey (Dancing with animated background)
Christen Stoinev and Scooby (Acrobat with a dog)
Paul Ieti (Singer)

Nick is introduced and introduces the judges.
Montage of judges and last night's acts.

First group: Cornell Bhangra and Sons of Serindip
America has voted. The first act going into the semi-finals is: Sons of Serindip.
Mel B - I am very happy for you guys. Both acts left everything on the stage last night.

Commercials

Reddi Whip After Party

Next Group: Bleu Journey, Kieran and Finian Makepeace, Dragon House the Agents
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Bleu Journey
Heidi - I want to congratulate you guys. I'm not surprised because you were one of the best last night.

Commercials

Nick backstage with the acts.

Then the judges chat with people online, answering questions.

Next Group: Paul Ieti and Anna Clendening
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Paul Ieti
Howie - I am feeling good. Anna is a hero in her own right. America doesn't get it wrong. You're touching a nerve all over America and that's why you are still here.

Commercials

Taylor Williamson (comedian and runner up last year) performs skit with Heidi as girlfriend

Kenichi Ebina (performer and 1st last year) performs

Commercials

Next Group: Christen Stoinev and Wendy Liebman
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Christen Stoinev
Howard - I'm thrilled you're going through. I'm looking forward to your next performance.

Next Group: AcroArmy, Adrian Romoff, Mike Super
America has voted. The act leaving the competition and going HOME is: Adrian Romoff

So now the judges will pick who remains from AcroArmy and Mike Super.

Commercials

Judges choose between AcroArmy and Mike Super
Heidi - I love you both, but I am chosing AcroArmy
Howie - I have to go with Mike Super
Mel B - The acts are so different and both are brilliant. AcroArmy, you were brilliant onstage. Mike, you were too. AcroArmy
Howard - Mike I do love you but I think Desmond slows you down. AcroArmy, you were perfect. I have to choose AcroArmy.
So, AcroArmy goes through.

Through tonight:
Sons of Serindip
Bleu Journey
Paul Ieti
Christen Stoinev
AcroArmy

Next Tuesday, the last set of 12 performers take RCMH stage.

Cya then.

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 08/12/2014

RCMH = Radio City Music Hall in New York City

This is the third quarter-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 12 acts from which five will be chosen tonight:
Dragon House the Agents (Dancer group)
Anna Clendening (Singer with Anxiety Disorder)
Today Show's winniong act - Cornell Bhangra (Dance group)
Kieran and Finian Makepeace - Musical act (playing and singing)
Mike Super (& Desmond) (Magician)
Adrian Romoff (Pianist - 8yo)
AcroArmy (Acrobats)
Wendy Liebman (Comedies)
Sons of Serendip (musicians)
Bleu Journey (Dancing with animated background)
Christen Stoinev and Scooby (Acrobat with a dog)
Paul Ieti (Singer)

**

Dragon House the Agents (Dancer group)
Mel B - What a great way to open the show. Precision.
Howie - It is exciting. I think I heard you (Mel) screaming too because of the twisting.
Howard - You guys are great and great at what you do. Cautionary - I've seen you a couple of times already and both are similar.
Heidi - I think you guys are great. I love this type of dance. You have to keep surprising us.
(Kind of a boring hip-hop/rap dance. The music was very bass - typical of the hip-hop/rap songs. Not one of my favorites, but it's up to America.)

Commercials

Anna Clendening (Singer with Anxiety Disorder)
Howie - I feel very emotional right now because of your story and hearing it in relation to Robin Williams' story (suicide last night) I don't know what  to say but Thank You.
Heidi - I hope that your journey will continue with us.
Howard - I am listening to a body of your work... I thought it was not as emotional as your prior acts. It was nice.
Mel B - I loved it. You sang like an angel.
(I give her props for getting out there and performing and I hope she continues to get better. I thought she was a bit flat throughout. Within that constraint she sang very well. Again, it's up to America.)

Commercials

Today Show's winning act - Cornell Bhangra (Dance group)
Audience, Mel and Heidi - Standing O
Heidi - This was so much fun... Like a fusion Bollywood/Hip-hop
Howard - First of all I'm surprised no one fell off the stage at the end. I think you have an advantage, coming in... We haven't seen you before...
Mel B - I have to say that was off the chain.
Howie - It was exciting. It was unexpected. You brought a new age to it. Congratulations.
(Pretty good. Thought the last few moments were not much (bouncing up and down), but the costumes and rest of the act were cool. We'll see.)

Commercials

Kieran and Finian Makepeace - Musical act (playing and singing)
Heidi - I feel like you took a vibrant pop song and made it anemic.
Mel B - I loved it. You took us somewhere with it in your own style.,
Howie - It's where you are in the live show. After Bhangra you were very low-key.
Howard - I seemed to lack something, You guys do take risks. This was a bit laskluster. There's something about you that I hope America sees in you.
(I don't recall ever having heard the song before. (Heidi likes the original.) It seemed to me to be a "downer" song. They have great harmonies and play well. I guess we'll see.)

Commercials

Mike Super (& Desmond) (Magician)
Howard - I gotta tell you I hate Desmond. I know you believe in him, I guess. I don't like the schtick. You are a great magician yourself.
Howie - Amazing. Not only are you so spectacular, but guys everywhere are going to try to figure out how to make women feel something when they're not there.
Heidi - I loved it. Thought it was fantastic.
(I've heard them complain before about how long it takes a magician to set up a trick. They should have this time, too. It was slow. And Desmond (his imaginary "spirit" friend) is as Howard said. Too much. I think I get why he's using him and it may be for the funniness, but it adds too much time to the setup and trick.)

Commercials

Adrian Romoff (Pianist - 8yo)
Howie - You are a Phenom. Not only your playing is phenomenal, but you play with a passion.
Howard - We have to remind those at home that you are 8 years old. You are a fabulous entertainer.
Heidi - I love watching you. You are a genius and a comedian at the same time.
Mel B - I don't think you realize how entertaining you are. Do you? (I do!)
(The kid is good. I heard some mistakes in the playing, but it doesn't matter. He's waving his arms around, his glasses fell off, and he did a great job making us laugh and playing. Kinda reminds me of a little Victor Borge.)

Commercials

AcroArmy (Acrobats)
Audience, Mel, Heidi, Howie
Howard - Love love love AcroArmy. You guys are really amazing.
Heidi - This is exactly what IU want to see on AGT
Mel B - That was AMAZING.
Howie - This is the kind of act that draws people to the show.
(That was COOL. Similar to Cirque du Soleil (acrobats only), but there was a lot of flying, flipping and semi-dancing. They should get through easily.)

Commercials

Wendy Liebman (Comedies)
Heidi - I love your stream of consciousness always under your breath...,
Mel B - FINALLY a lovely woman who made us laugh throughout.
Howard - You came out like a rock-star tonight.
Howie - She is truly... It's the hardest profession. Every swing you took was a home run.
(Funny. She should get through.)

Commercials

Sons of Serendip (musicians)
Heidi, Mel B, Howie Standing
Mel B - That was just beautiful. How interesting that you only came together a coup=
Howie - You made me feel so good.
Howard - I think it's a strong night tonight and America has a tough choice tonight,.
Heidi - This was covering a well known song and making it better.
(Beautiful. Great job.)

Bleu Journey (Dancing with animated background)
Standing O - All judges
Heidi - Very sophisticated performance. You really have a new take on it. I don't know if the audience could take it all in.
Mel B - You guys have brought something so new to the show. I want you guys to win it all.
Howie - You have taken us on a new journey. It's amazing. New, fresh, original. The best dance I have ever seen on our show.
Howard - We've seen all kinds of dancers, but you have brought us to the next level of originality.
(Reminds me of the guy that won last year. They are not the only ones dancing to an animated background, though. Great job.)

Commercials

Christen Stoinev and Scooby (Acrobat with a dog)
Standing O by everyone
Mel B - I was worried for the dog. What an entertaining night we've had. I didn't want it to stop at all.
Heidi - Great performance. I loved it.
Howard - Let's remind America you were the guy that put your finger in a campaign bottle and
Howie - Can I say I've been a judge for 5 years, and this is the best night we've. I saw you and said Ayyy... And then I saw Scooby and said Ayyy Chihuahua.
(Fantastic act. Hope the guy has another dog being Scooby's understudy. Scooby is 11 years old. He will be able to continue somewhat longer, but... Great act. We'll see...)

Commercials

Paul Ieti (Singer)
Heidi - Heartfelt performance. Overall, job well done.
Mel B - Perfect way to end the night. You sing with such passion.
Howie - You just gave America a very tough decision.
Howard - Incredible night of TV. On any night you'd go through, but was it good enough. I hope you do.

That's it.

My choices tonight:
AcroArmy (Acrobats)
Sons of Serendip (musicians)
Bleu Journey (Dancing with animated background)
Christen Stoinev and Scooby (Acrobat with a dog)
Paul Ieti (Singer)

Results show tomorrow night. Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 08/06/2014

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 five will be chosen tonight:
Hart Dance Team (Dance group)
Loop Rawlins (Wild West Showman)
John and Andrew (Ballroom Dancing)
Livy, Matt & Sammy (Singing Trio)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Juan Carolos (In-line skating dancer)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Jaycob Curleb (Singer)
Mat Franco (Close-up Magician)
Darik Santo (Comedian)
Act 2 (Opera Duo)

My picks tonight:
Loop Rawlins (Wild West Showman)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Mat Franco (Close-up Magician)

Nick is introduced and introduces the judges.
Montage of judges and last night's acts.

Commercials

Reddi Whip After-Party

First group: Hart Dance Team, Darik Santos, Andrey Moraru
America has voted. The first act going into the semi-finals is: Andrey Moraru
Heidi - I'm very very happy. I predict you'll go quite far in this contest.

Commercials

Second group: Jaycob Curleb, Juan Carlos
America has voted. The next act going to the semi-finals is: Jaycob Curleb
Howie: Not only am I pleased, but I'm not surprised.

Third group: Aerial Animation, Loop Rawlins
America has voted. The next act going to the semi-finals is: Aerial Animation
Howard: You were fantastic and you have front-runner status. With that front-runner status, you could "rest on your laurels", but I suggest you let it all come out of you.

Commercials

Howie did the AGT ticket booth, playing with the AGT audience.

Lindsey Stirling (violinist - voted off the show a few years back) performs

Commercials

Fourth group: Mat Franco, Livy, Matt and Sammy
America has voted. The next act going to the semi-finals is: Mat Franco (magician)
Mel B - I think I was speaking for all the ladies when I said You make magic hot.

Three acts left: Act 2, Mara Justine, John and Andrew
America has voted. The act leaving the competition and going home is: John and Andrew
Judges will decide.
Act 2 - We just want to be ambassadors for opera.
Mara - I'm not ready to give the experience that AGT has given me.

Commercials

Judges choose between Act 2 and Mara Justine
Heidi - I hat having to choose - Mara
Mel B - It's really difficult - I'm going with Mara
Howard - I like both you guys - Mara
Howie - No need to vote.

The acts going through are:
Andrey Moraru
Jaycob Curleb
Aerial Animation
Mat Franco
Mara Justine

Wow... Well 12 more next week.

Cya then. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 08/05/2014

RCMH = Radio City Music Hall in New York City

This is the second quarter-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 12 acts from which five will be chosen tonight:
Hart Dance Team (Dance group)
Loop Rawlins (Wild West Showman)
John and Andrew (Ballroom Dancing)
Livy, Matt & Sammy (Singing Trio)
Andrey Morari (Balancing Act)
Juan Carolos (In-line skating dancer)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Jaycob Curleb (Singer)
Mat Franco (Close-up Magician)
Darik Santo (Comedian)
Act 2 (Opera Duo)

**

Hart Dance Team (Dance group)
Mel B - Just stunning to watch. Everything was absolutely on point.
Howie - I would say the dancing is dancing as you would expect. What makes this special is the props and what you do with them.
Howard - You had something spectacular for your first dance. This time it seemed the same or a little flat.
Heidi - I feel like you should be flying through the air more, because that's what you do.
(Great dancing and costumes. I thought it was different as they had the whole troup out there to start with - Last time they kinda appeared. It kinda depends on the rest of the show. We'll see.)

Commercials

Loop Rawlinds (Wild West Showman)
Howie - I think you delivered. It was bigger and more exciting. Whips, ropes and fire.
Howard - Every time I see you you do something new. You are superb and superior.
Heidi - To me you're like a rodeo extraveganza.
Mel B - My thing is can it be for an entire show. Can you hold my attention for that long? (He is sure he'd be a great Vegas act, but not necessarily for 90 minutes. Howard pointed out that he's to be a headline act... not a 90 minute show.)
(He's got the Wild West Show down, so far. Would be great if he could do things on horses, and trick shooting. We'll see.)

Commercials

John and Andrew (Ballroom Dancing)
Howard - It's interesting. You said a man dancing with a man - that's not it. But it is. You are such good dancers that it's beyond that.
Heidi - I couldn't take my eyes off of you. You are so fast.
Mel B - You are very very talented. I found it to be a little repetitive... (interrupted)
Howie - You are so good you are going through. We have can't separate the story from the act.
(They are fast and good. I don't know if America is ready for two guys dancing together, though. If you can see it as a "dance act", then it's great. If you think this type of dancing should be a man and woman, then it's off. They don't slow dance - it's all fast dancing, and I don't see a problem with it. Depends on the other acts tonight.)

Commercials

Livy, Matt & Sammy (Singing Trio)
Mel B - I think something went missing from your performance tonight.
Heidi - To me it was a bit of a lackluster performance. Too mellow.
Howard - You didn't seem like headliners. I think you were playing it very very safe.
Howie - I think, Livy, that you were very nervous tonight, but I think you are a superstar. I think you're worthy of going through. America has to vote.
(They are good. As Heidi said, though, they may have been too mellow. Howard thought they needed to kick it harder. They may not make it because there are 12 acts to make into 5. We'll see.)

Commercials

Andrey Morari (Balancing Act)
Mel B - I didn't want that to stop. I kept saying to myself, how does he do that?
Howie - Hands down, best act tonight. You are what I want to see. You have the control and muscle that I want to see. Spectacular!
Howard - Some guys play golf. I like to paint watercolors. There's an artist that does male figures, and you on that stage remind me of his paintings. I can give you no higher compliment.
Heidi - I want you to go through. You are fantastic.
(Excellent. Very graceful movements, and strength and flexibility to hold some of those poses; Amazing.)

Commercials

Juan Carolos (In-line skating dancer)
Howard buzzed.
Howie - Here's the thing, You show up and everybody smiles. Look at the passion. Did you gain some weight for this performance?
Howard - I'm so irritated. The forced laughter from Howie and Mel. The talented people that we could have put through but Howie and Mel wanted you to go through.
Heidi - Are you the best roller-blader, no. But do I like watching you? Yes.
Mel B - I was smiling and I was genuinely laughing.
(I wasn't laughing. I'm with Howard about putting through real talent instead of "dump acts" (used so they can ensure their acts make it through). Then again, having "dump acts" allows real talent in the show to go through. But if I were an act and know that I almost made it (Vegas week?) and this guy DID and I didn't, I'd be pissed.)

Commercials

Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Howard - What's amazing is this is a 12yo girl. One note - when you're a kid you feel like you have to belt it out, but I'd like to hear a little more subtly.
Heidi - I feel like you need to sing Adele or Agulera...
Mel B - I think it was shaky in the beginning then you opened up and sang it out. Great job.
Howie - There are people that are getting crushed under the pressure of the 6K in this room, but you didn't. You rose to the occasion.
(I just have the feeling if she'd sung more subtly that Howard would have told her she made it by belting the songs out, and she needed to continue that. So damned if she did, damned if she didn't. Based on her performance tonight, she did a great job. We'll see if she makes it through.)

Commercials

Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Standing O by all judges and audience
Heidi - My favorite part about your act is your concept. Unique and different.
Mel B - It was even better than last time. Magical.
Howie - You make me feel like the luckiest job in the world seeing all this. You're wonderful.
Howard - First of all you're adorable. I thought to myself can she really do better than last time? And you did it. You did it.
(Interesting and fun act. She should make it through.)

Commercials

Jaycob Curleb (Singer)
Heidi - (Sigh) You do have a very sweet voice, but tonight I didn't hear you peak.
Howard - You seemed very controlled. It was a nice performance. I want to see the passion.
Mel B - If I put your story aside then I think it was just flat.
Howie - I think every performance has been getting better and better.
(He sings beautifully, but as they said, it was a bit flat. Part of that could be nerves, and that comes from not having an opening song to feel the audience out. 90 seconds sometimes just is not enough. We'll see.)

Commercials

Mat Franco (Close-up Magician)
Heidi - I always want to catch you guys and there was no way...
Mel B - How do you do it... You do make magic really hot.
Howie - Wow.
Howard - You make magic cool. It's time America to make a magician in the top 5.
(No clue how he did that. Great act.)

Darik Santo (Comedian)
Mel B - I really like him but I didn't laugh once this time...
Heidi - You have an Emo Phillips thing about you, but the material wasn't that funny.
Howard - I am a fan of yours and a fan of your material... You sound like Emo and look a lot like him... I want to see Darik.
Howie - There's comedians and comics. Comedians say funny things and comics say things funny. I want to see him on TV.
(The material was good tonight... Not great, but good. I didn't laugh, but rarely do now-days. I did smile a lot. I didn't remember Emo, but he is a LOT like him. I just think it was a little dry tonight. We'll see.)

Commercials

Act 2 (Opera Duo)
Heidi - You two are an amazing duo. But I'm a fan of opera. You have to move forward.
Mel B - Again, you surprised me. When I heard the song start, I thought oh no. But you filled this place with your voices.
Howie - The power, the tone. I could sense you (Mel) come out of your bad mood.
Howard - I don't know what it was, but I thought it was a little off tonight. I hate to end on a bad note.
(I'd never heard I Will Always Love You operatically. It was strange. Not bad, just strange. They did a decent job of it, but I didn't like the strangeness.)

My picks tonight:
Loop Rawlinds (Wild West Showman)
Andrey Morari (Balancing Act)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Mat Franco (Close-up Magician)

Results tomorrow night. Cya then. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 07/30/2014

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 five will be chosen tonight:
Sean and Luke (Tap Dancers)
Valo and Bobby (Strength & Balancing Act)
Julia Goodwin (16yo singer)
Biala Conmigo (Salsa Dance Group)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
The Willis Clan (Singing and Dancing Family)
Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew)
Jasmine Flower (Asian Dance Group)
Emily West (Singer)
JD Anderson (Strongman)
Dan Naturman (Comedian)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)

Nick is introduced and introduces the judges.
Mel B - Less than half the acts go through tonight. I'm worried for everybody tonight.

Montage of judges and last night's acts.

Commercials

Reddi Whip After Party

The first group is: Jasmine Flower, Emily West, and Valo and Bobby
America has voted. The first act going into the semi-final is: Emily West
Howard - You have to be memorable, and this woman is memorable. I walked around all day singing her song.
Heidi - Flawless. Do exactly what you're doing now.

Commercials

Howie takes judges on Staroland tours - "how he saw Hollywood when he came". They take off on him.

Enrique Iglesies performs

Commercials

Next Group - Dan Naturman, The Willis Clan, and Sean and Luke
The act going into the semi-final is - Dan Naturman
Howie - Dan this is your time. You're going to shine. You are going to have a terrific career.

Next group - Julia Goodwin, JD Anderson, and Miguel Dakota
The third act going into the semi-finals is: Miguel Dakota
Heidi - I am very please. You have a lot of potential, huge charisma. But like Howard said last night, you have to be stronger on the vocals.

Commercials

Today show has been running a contest. Last week the three finalists performed live on the Today Show. The winner, announced by Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie - Cornell Bhangra

David and Leeman, Bailas Conmigo and Flight Crew Jump Rope
The fourth act going into the semi-finals is: David and Leeman

One spot left, and two acts. Judges decide.

Commercials

Next week's acts are run through

Remember, Bailas Conmigo and Flight Crew Jump Rope - Judge's Decision
Heidi - So hard because I really truly love both acts. But I'm going with Bailas Conmigo
Mel B - Bailas Conmigo - What a burst of energy, then you (Flight Crew Jump Rope) came along. Flight Crew Jump Rope
Howie - I couldn't believe how fast you were (Bailas Conmigo). Then I saw Flight Crew Jumnp Rope. But I have to go with what's unbelievable - Bailas Conmigo,.
Howard - On a difficulty factor, you are pretty equal. But then to jump rope on this stage and not make a mistake... I have to go with the unbelievable - Bailas Conmigo.

The acts moving on are:
Emily West (Singer)
Dan Naturman (Comedian)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
Bailas Conmuigo (Salsa Dance Group)

Cya next week. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 07/29/2014

RCMH = Radio City Music Hall in New York City

This is the first quarter-final.

Nick is introduced. He introduces the judges. The Rockettes perform their kick-line. These acts are now facing US.

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 five will be chosen tonight:
Sean and Luke (Tap Dancers)
Valo and Bobby (Strength & Balancing Act)
Julia Goodwin (16yo singer)
Biala Conmigo (Salsa Dance Group)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
The Willis Clan (Singing and Dancing Family)
Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew)
Jasmine Flower (Asian Dance Group)
Emily West (Singer)
JD Anderson (Strongman)
Dan Naturman (Comedian)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)

Sean and Luke (Tap Dancers)
Heidi - Think you did very well. Great job.
Howard - I don't like to always be the guy raining on someone's parade. It just needs something more.
Mel B - What a great way to open AGT. Let's look at just how hard it is to do what you do.,
Howie - I disagree with you, Howard. They are different, classic, energetic. BUT, America has to vote.
(They do a great Tap Dance. I'm not sure what Howard wants here. Tap dancing is tap dancing. They were in synch when they should have been and the solo dancing was great. No mistakes that I saw. It will depend on the other acts, tonight.)

Commercials

Valo and Bobby (Strength & Balancing Act)
Howie - I have to say I dont know how it translates home. I heard a producer say it may be too dangerous.
Howard - It is so spectacular live. I hope the people at home can see that.
Heidi - We always say go big or go home. You went big.
Mel B - It was awful - in a good way. I couldn't breathe. I kept hoping he didn't drop you and he didn't. (Dangerously good).
(It is a cicus act - a very dangerous one. Tonight she rode a bike around a circle about 40' in the air on a "stick" held by him. She went around a numnber of times. Then he had to hold her up there until they hooked her up again to bring the apparatus down. Not sure what they can do to top what we've seen so far.)

Commercials

Julia Goodwin (16yo singer)
Howard - You have a lotta poise for a 16yo. I think because of your youth your voice didn't hold up tonight.
Heidi - I hope America votes for you. I want to see you again.
Mel B - Not sure about you tonight, but I love you and your performance.
Howie - I think what we saw tonight was a Broadway performance. So, right city, wrong building.
(I didn't hear any cracks. I thought the arrangement was "Broadway" but worked well. Not sure what everyone's complaining about.)

Commercials

Biala Conmigo (Salsa Dance Group)
Audience loved it.
Heidi - You guys really brought the house down. So much fun to watch.
Mel B - How fast are your feet actually going. I can't tell you... I love you guys.
Howie - What a night. And whoever thought that feeding kids two shots of Espresso could do so well.
Howard - The adults start out and then move back and the kids take over. They have great facial expressions. America is going to love you.
(Good. That's about all I can say.)

Commercials

David and Leeman (Magicians)
Mel B - How do you do it. That's how magic is supposed to be. Genius.
Howie - I'm baffled. I'm in a tizzy.
Howard - You guys are very likable. Your tricks are good. It's going on too long, but you pulled it off. Fabulous trick. Don't lose the audience with what Howie called your shenanigans.
Heidi - I loved your last act more than this one. I thought the presentation was a little muddy.
(It seemed to run a little long in the setup, but they did manage to pull it off. Not sure if they'll beat everyone. Not my favorite act of the night.)

Commercials

The Willis Clan (Singing and Dancing Family)
Howard - You know I'm a big fan. There's no family doing this type of stuff. This wasn't your strongest performance.
Howie - I thought the song-choice was great. I think you should be in Branson.
Heidi - I think country fans will love you and the rest of America will love you.
Mel B - I think RCMH swallowed you up tonight.
(They did a good job. Seemed a little stiff tonight, and the little ones came out near the end... Strange dance for them tonight. We'll see.)

Commercials

Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew)
Howard - Great night for the live... Any little thing that went wrong would have been picked up by this judgeing panel,. There were no mistakes.
Heidi - LOve it.
Mel B - That was off the chain. Your precision... I could not stop smiling.
Howie - I love that you stepped it up big for the big show. You are an inspriation, I hope people vote.\
(Not sure about the song choice, but the act was fantastic. Three levels, jumping on trampolines, and more. They have a great chance at it.)

Commercials

Jasmine Flower (Asian Dance Group)
Heidi - It is so pretty what you girls do. I liked it.
Mel B - Every time you come on stage, I feel "Ahh". You are an acquired taste.
Howie - It's just amazing. You're beautiful to watch. You guys are great.
Howard - I think people do appreciate what you do. I think maybe I didn't love this routine as much as the last one.
(Beautiful. Interesting. I think Mel B is right - acquired taste. We understand the beauty of it, but it's not ballet nor Asian dancing. We'll see.)

Commercials

Emily West (Singer)
Stranding Ovatioin
Mel B - You just hit it in every way possible. You soiunded iuncrediuble.
Howie - Soul, feeoiung, pain. The best act of the night so far.
Howard - They ask me why I became a judge... Because of you... people like you.
Heidi - I think you're a star. I feel your emotions when you're singing.
(Beautiful voice. She did a wonderful job.)

JD Anderson (Strongman)
Howard - I love you. I am so glad you repeated the ice trick. Thi8s man ius a superstar.
Mel B - I am completely wincing. This time I loved the whole show. It was a proper show.
Howie - I'm amazed that you can get up. Amazing.
Heidi - You must be a little nutty to do this. You're kinda like the Tazmanian Devil running around destroying things.
(He's tough and a showman. Broke bats, cement blocks (missed but broke them with his fists), then went through about 12 blocks of ice. Wow!)

Commercials

Dan Naturman (Comedian)
Mel B - When you stopped I turned aroiund and said Awws... I didn't want you to stop. Awkwardly confident.
Heidi - Overall - I think you're funny.
Howie - As Heidi said, you are funny. You could go far.
Howard - This is the show I was hoping for. You are a pro. I hope you go very far in this competition.
(Good jokes. He's a little awkward, but many comedians are. He could do it.)

Commercials

Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Heidi - I think yoiu were really smart doing a beloved Beatle song. Got the crowd right with you...
Mel B - You still cook right? That was a hot performance.
Howie - I know who votes. If this was the last act we see, I think that performance would win the million dollars. But you are the package they're looking for.
Howarfd - I'm gonna rain on the parade a little. I like you very much. You have a star quality. I thought the band was great. You may have lacked a little charisma tonight. I think you have to find yourself vocally.
(I thought he did a great job.)


My choices:
Miguel Dakota
Emily West
flight Crew Jump Rope
Dan Naturman

Voting is open. Cya tomorrow. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Judgement Week - 07/23/2014

I try to spell all names correctly, but don't always catch them. I should be close.

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

The judges will decide tonight who stays (for RCMH) and who goes home.

Category - KID VARIETY

Adrian Romoff (Pianist)

Byamba's Contortion Girls (Contortion/Dancing)

Kaycee and Gabe (Dancers)

Carter and Anika (Dancers)

Commercials

Category - MUSIC GROUPS

The Willis Clan (Family of 12)

Beach Avenue (trio - original song)

Kieran and Finian Makepeace (duo - original song)

Jonas Smith (drummer didn't show up and not coming - calling around for drummer - will be put on last)

Commercials

Sons of Serendip (quartet)

Livy, Matt and Sammy (trio - 2nd time they've performed together)

Jonas Smith (quartet - no rehearsal with drummer)

Commercials

Category - VARIETY

Dustin'd Dojo

Bob Marsworth (70s archer)

Top Hogs (Mudslinger the hog)

The Hudson Brothers (Comedy)

Flight Crew Jump Team (Jump Rope)

Go to Today.com and vote for the act you want to see in Radio City Music Hall

Commercials

Category - MALE SINGERS

Frank Dimitri (said he was 50 years older than the others. Sounds a LOT like Frank Sinatra)

Jaycob Curlee

Justin Rhodes

Sal Gonzalez

Commercials

Miguel Dakota

Paul Ieti

They call Paul back out - He's going through.

Commercials

Category - DANCE GROUP\

Bad Boys of Ballet (ages 21-31)

Bialo Conmigo (Salsa Dance group)

Tic & Tac Entertainment (Hip hop acrobatic)

Jasmine Flowers (Asian fan dance group)

Judges ask for Bialo Conmigo group - They are going through

Commercials

Category - ACROBATS

AcroArmy (17-27 - Choreographer was on first season of AGT)

XPogo Stunt Team (Pogo Sticks)

Richard & Ashlee (balancing/acrobatics) - act split

Commercials

Richard & Ashlee (continued - last hold didn't work)

Christian Stoinev (balancing - Added 12yo chihuahua)

Commercials

Judges decide who is going through

Deliberations shown, but we can't see acts they're talking about - Montaged with acts talking about it and short takes of the performances.

47 going through...

Can't keep track of those going through and going home.

Commercials

Two male singers going through

Three kid acts

Strongman (young), cowboy and another going through

Balancer with dog and dance group made it

Willis Family going through along with brothers, and one comedian

Closeup Magic guy made iut

Asian Dancers, hip hop dancers, large dance group

Joe (comedian) didn't make it

Girl who was here last year made it as did one with anxiety

That's it.

Live shows begin next week Tuesday at 9PM.

Cya then. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Judgement Week - 07/22/2014

I am doing this "live", meaning I watch the act and then report on it. Sometimes there's not much reporting, and sometimes there is. Starting in Radio City Music Hall (the live shows) I will start giving a short blurb, being my thoughts on the acts. I try to spell all names correctly, but don't always catch them. I should be close.

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

The judges went to where their favorite acts were practicing or performing (Howard called while on the air, I believe) and told them themselves they were going straight through to the live shows in Vegas.

Now all other acts are performing onstage to try to get to Radio City Music Hall (RCMH). They said half would go on and half would go to RCMH.

Category: MAGIC

Mike Avery(?) - Desmond (spirit guide) wrote najme of friend Howie was thinking of, and made a 4x4 matrix which all added up to a number (23) that Nick mentioned.

Psycho Jack -
His trick didn't work right. They called him back onstage. He's going home.

Franklin Saint - Crushed a water bottle, and uncrushes a can, seals it, and then opens it and pours pop from it.

Matt ??? - Close up magic with cards.

Commercials

Category - DANCE

Sean & Luke (Tap Dancers) - to New York New York

Solto - Muscle movements and twisting armns

Dragon House - Animation-like

John & Andrew - Salsa Dancers

Call John and Andrew out - Going to RCMH for the live shows.
Others, I don't think so.

Commercials

Category - KID SINGERS

Quintavious (Who's Loving You)

Grace Ann (Operatic)

Commercials

Continue - KID SINGERS

Mara Justine (If I Don't Have You)

Judges call Mara out - Going through to the next round

Julia Goodwin (You Know How I Feel)

Commercials

Category - COMEDY

Darik Santos

Wendy Leibman

Joe Matareese (Fell flat this time... The material wasn't as good, I don't think)

Commercials

Category - SOLO VARIETY

Juan Carlos (Inline Skate Dancer)

John Narem (YoYo Artist)

Loop Rawwlins (Wild West Showman)

Commercials

The Mighty Atom Junior (93yo Strongman) - Pulling a pickup truck w/Judges in it w/his teeth

JD "The Iceman" Anderson (Strongman) - Tore phone books and ran "through" like 15 blocks of ice. Was fine, but cut back of head on ice.

Commercials

Category - FEMALE SINGERS

Emily West (You Got It by Roy Orbison)

Carly Jo Jackson (???)

Anna Clendenning (has Severe Anxiety Disorder - She has a panic attack and runs out)

Commercials

Anna (continued -  - The other female singers backstage helps her go onstage. Howie talks to her about it. Sings Radioactive.)

Kelli Glover (In 2009 she was cut in this round. Sings Warrior(?))

End of Show.

New show tomorrow. See you then. ;-)

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

NBC Highlights.

**

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

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

Montage from last night's show

The Rockettes perform live

Orville Lounge After Show

Commercials - Segment #2

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

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

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

Cami Bradley and Gavin Degraw perform a live duet

Commercials - Segment #3

Kenichi Ebina with Il Divo and Heather Headley perform live

Commercials - Segment #4

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

Montage of Nick on- and off-stage

Commercials - Segment #5

Collins Key performs live with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb

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

Forte performs live with Josh Groban

Commercials - Segment #6

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

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

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

Commercials - Segment #7

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

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

Commercials - Segment #8

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

Commercials - Segment #9

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

Commercials - Segment #10

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

Commercials - Segment #11

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

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

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

Congratulations, Kenichi.

And, that's it for the year.

Cya next year. ;-)

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

NBC Highlights.

**

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

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

Everything hangs on us at home.

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

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

Commercials - Segment #2

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

Commercials - Segment #3

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

Commercials - Segment #4

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

Commercials - Segment #5

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

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

Commercials - Segment #6

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

Commercials - Segment #7

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

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

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

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

Commercials - Segment #9

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

Commercials - Segment #10

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

Commercials - Segment #11

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

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

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

Cya tomorrow. ;-)

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

NBC Highlights.

**

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

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

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

Orville Lounge After Show

Commercials - Segment #2

Ollate Dogs perform live.

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

Commercials - Segment #3

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

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

Commercials - Segment #4

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

Terry Fator performs live.

Commercials - Segment #5

What winning means to the Top 12 acts.

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

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

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

Commercials - Segment #6

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

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

**

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

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

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

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

NBC Highlights.

**

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

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

**

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

Commercials - Segment #2

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

Commercials - Segment #3

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

Commercials - Segment #4

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

Commercials - Segment #5

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

Commercials - Segment #6

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

Commercials - Segment #7

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

Commercials - Segment #8

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

Commercials - Segment #9

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

Commercials - Segment #10

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

Commercials - Segment #11

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

Commercials - Segment #12

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

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

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

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

NBC Highlights.

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

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

Also tonight: I'Luminate and Fall Out Boy

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

Orville Lounge After-show party

Commercials - Segment #2

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

Commercials - Segment #3

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

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

Commercials - Segment #4

Snapple All Natural Telent room

The Howard/Howie Bromance leading to the Makeup Kiss.

I'Luminate performs live

Commercials - Segment #5

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

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

Commercials - Segment #6

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

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

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

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

There's your Top 12 America.

Cya next Tuesday! ;-)

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

NBC Highlights.

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

Here are the 12 acts for tonight.

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

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

Commercials - Segment #2

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

Commercials - Segment #3

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

Commercials - Segment #4

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

Commercials - Segment #5

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

Commercials - Segment #6

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

Commercials - Segment #7

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

Commercials - Segment #8

ILuminate and Fall Out Boys will be here tomorrow

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

Commercials - Segment #9

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

Commercials - Segment #10

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

Commercials - Segment #11

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

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

That's it for tonight.

Cya tomorrow! ;-)

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