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after his on-set injury during rehearsals for , he is now wheelchair bound.“Six months ago I went to rehearse something and left this little hairy monkey waiting patiently for me…he didn’t see his dad again until just a couple of weeks ago and when he finally did, dad had new cool wheels,” Goodwin captioned a picture posted on Instagram of him sitting in a wheelchair, holding his dog. “A lot has changed in the last six months, but love is a constant and I’m very very loved. Looking forward to my next chapters and being a roll model.” Goodwin further clarified the extent of his injuries on his Instagram Stories.

Simon Cowell has high hopes for the new crop of impressive hopefuls on the upcoming season of. However, the outspoken judge says the auditions didn't fill him with confidence at the start.Cowell — who rocked a brace bandage on his hand from when he broke his arm earlier this year — spoke with ET's Matt Cohen on the red carpet at the Season 17 Kick-Off event at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Wednesday, and opened up about his initial misgivings over the level of talent this season.«When [taping] first started — you know, I am always expecting, always hoping, the show can or should should be better year on year.

Simon Cowell down! Complete with a brace on his left arm, the judge admits he’s gotten back on the bike.“I was out on it today. You've got to get back on the bike, literally,” he tells ET’s Kevin Frazier during an event for at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.Cowell shared that he was able to get back on the bike almost two months after his biking accident, thanks to the size of his cast being reduced. “I had a cast from here to here,” he says.

Simon Cowell has taken to social media to pay tribute to America’s Got Talent singer Nightbirde. Nightbirde, real name Jane Marczewski, passed away aged 31 on Saturday 19 February after battling cancer. She’d been receiving treatment for the illness, but tragically it spread to her lungs, spine and liver.

Simon Cowell, 62, mourned the death of Jane “Nightbirde” Marczewski after her battle with cancer in social media posts on Tuesday February 22. The America’s Got Talent judge posted a photo of Nightbirde on his Instagram and wrote a touching tribute to the season 16 contestant following her passing at age 31 on Sunday February 20.

Jane “Nightbirde” Marczewski’s family posted one of the last videos that the America’s Got Talent star had taken before her death on Instagram on Tuesday February 22. The video featured Nightbirde laying in bed and talking about how important it is to embrace feelings of sadness and loss shortly before her tragic passing at age 31 on February 20, following a battle with breast cancer. 

Jane Marczewskie was a singer known as “Nightbirde” who became a fan favorite after a stirring audition on “America’s Got Talent” while she was battling cancer.  Jane Marczewskie, known as “Nightbirde,” was a singer who became known after her audition on the NBC talent show “America’s Got Talent.” She sang her original song “It’s OK,” while disclosing to the judges that she was battling cancer.

America's Got Talent star Jane Marczewski aka Nightbirde passed away yesterday at the age of 31 after a brave battle with cancer.The singer-songwriter's family took to her social media to share a final video of hers delivering an empowering message along with their heartbreaking statement.WATCH: Meet Simon Cowell's AGT Golden Buzzer act NightbirdeIn the clip, Nightbirde could be seen reclining in bed while talking about giving people the space to grieve and be sad, made all the more heart-wrenching given the situation."It's scary to go down those dark roads, but you know what, those feelings don't leave you. You have to feel it, you can't fake the rest of your life like nothing bad happened and whistle a happy tune all day," she said.MORE: AGT's Nightbirde emotionally opens up about departure from show after season finaleHer family attached their statement along with the clip, writing: "It's like JANE knew the words she needed to leave us with before she left.

on Instagram, while also revealing it’s his birthday.“Four months later … finally out of hospital. My birthday today” he captioned the photo of the couple wrapped in a cozy blanket and sporting stocking caps.

kicked off its debut season with a bang on Monday, in a two-hour premiere filled with death defying stunts. However, it was a team of tech wizards with an army of colorful drones who managed to truly impress Simon Cowell.The four-man group known as Verge Aero hit the stage to explain their act, which involved controlling 160 drones that are synched up for a choreographed aerial light show!Cowell, for whatever reason, was wildly unimpressed with their pitch, and made it almost laughably clear how bored he apparently was with the idea of dancing drones. However, as the judges — including Cowell, Nikki Bella and Travis Pastrana — and host Terry Crews sat outdoors at night, it was immediately clear just how breathtaking Verge Aero's light show truly was.

has died after a years-long battle with cancer. She was 31.«We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss,» Marczewski's family shared in a statement to . «Those who knew her enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor.

America's Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski, known as Nightbirde, has passed away aged 31. The star passed away Sunday after months of receiving treatment for cancer which had spread to her lungs, spine and liver, TMZ reported. Howie Mandel, a judge for the talent show, led the tributes to the inspirational singer on Twitter.

Jane ‘Nightbirde’ Marczewski was one of the most inspiring contestants on all of America’s Got Talent. The musician bravely shared her cancer story on the show, which she competed on during season 16.

Simon Cowell is back in action after breaking his arm and back on an electric bike.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the TV show judge about how he's recovering since his latest fall, and the type of stunts fans can expect to see on his new show, .«I was just saying to your team, that now you can change the color [to what] you want,» Cowell said, lifting up his arm to reveal a blue cast, accessorized with sparkles per request of his 8-year-old son, Eric. «It was Eric's birthday a couple of weeks ago.

first to report the news, spoke to Hicks' mother, Jodi, who said her daughter battled with mental health issues, depression and substance abuse. Jodi added that her daughter «was loved by her family and four siblings — using her music to help people in need.»Hicks, who taught herself to play, write and sing, appeared on the hit NBC singing competition show during season 8 back in 2013.

America's Got Talent star Skilyr Hicks has died at the age of 23.The singer's mother, Jodi Hicks, confirmed the news on Facebook. Local police officers have alleged her cause of death is a suspected drug overdose.

The America’s Got Talent family has lost another talented singer. Skilyr Hicks passed away on December 6. She was just 23 years old.

, has died. He was 30 years old.His band, Mettal Maffia, confirmed the sad news on Tuesday on Instagram.

told TMZ that he was suffering from the coronavirus at home during Thanksgiving week.The outlet reported that family and friends checked in on him over the phone but his health took a bad turn just a day before the holiday, according to TMZ.His family reportedly told Phillips, a Cleveland native, to check into a hospital; however, Phillips told them he just needed to sleep it off. Phillips’ girlfriend and mother checked in on him on Thanksgiving and found him dead at his home.

X-Factor,” “America’s Got Talent” and “The Voice” — died in a gruesome accident at a tire factory earlier this month, a report said Friday.The 46-year-old was working at the manufacturing plant in Oklahoma when he got caught in an automatic conveyor belt, which did not stop, his wife Jessica Wells told TMZ. He died on Nov.

very serious injury. The stuntman and escape artist shared a selfie from his hospital bed, showing off some severe burns and cuts on his face. Saying his life «took a complete left turn» a few days ago, Goodwin added, «I have been to the very brink and dodged the worst that a human being can, without fear… because I was protected by love.

went brutally awry on “America’s Got Talent: Extreme” — has spoken out about his near-fatal accident: “To death I say nananana boo boo,” he wrote Wednesday in a lengthy Instagram post about his harrowing ordeal. Daredevil escape artist Goodwin, 41, was hit with the mishap on the “America’s Got Talent” spinoff show during a rehearsal last Thursday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway. As part of the stunt, Goodwin was supposed to free himself from a straight jacket while dangling his feet between the

one that left a stuntman critically injured last week after he was crushed between cars.“They do try to push acts to do things bigger and better,” Wolverton told The Post.“You will push yourself beyond what you would normally feel is safe because you’re in the mindset of this is my big shot,” he added.Wolverton said he was scouted to be on the show in 2013, only a year into performing his levitation stunts.“They don’t like the middle ground of someone who is mediocre.

horrifying video of the accident shows.“In order to focus on the wellbeing of our crew, we will be temporarily pausing production on ‘America’s Got Talent: Extreme’ and will resume the last few days of filming at a later date, a spokesperson for the NBC series told TODAY on Sunday.

was hospitalized on Thursday after suffering injuries while rehearsing a stunt.An production spokesperson told ET on Sunday, «Our thoughts and prayers remain with Jonathan Goodwin and his family as he continues to recover from his accident.»«In order to focus on the wellbeing of our crew, we will be temporarily pausing production on and will resume the last few days of filming at a later date,» the spokesperson shared.

“America’s Got Talent: Extreme” contestant is crushed between two cars during rehearsal.Jonathan Goodwin, 41, was supposed narrowly slip between two cars suspended 70 feet in the air as they swing toward him and drop onto a mattress below.But a stomach-turning, 10-second clip obtained by TMZ shows the timing was off in the daredevil feat — resulting in Goodwin getting sandwiched by the cars as they explode.Goodwin, who was filming the stunt for the heart-racing spinoff of NBC’s “America’s Got

that during the stunt, Goodwin was «suspended 70 feet in the air in a straitjacket hanging by his feet from a wire» with two cars suspended on either side of him swinging back and forth. The stunt was for Goodwin to free himself from the straitjacket and fall on an air mattress before getting crushed by the swinging cars in mid-air. According to the site, the stunt went wrong and the cars collided with Goodwin in between them.

TMZ reported. According to the site, Goodwin has now undergone surgery and is in a trauma unit.

America's Got Talent judge Howie Mandel was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after fainting at his local coffee shop.MORE: Dustin Tavella wins season 16 of America's Got TalentThe 65-year-old was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Tarzana, Los Angeles after he passed out and fell over at a local Starbucks in Woodland Hills.WATCH: Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum show off AGT finale outfitsHe was with his wife and friends, who laid him out on a bench to recover TMZ revealed the Los Angeles Fire

one truly magical night! The 35-year-old magician was crowned   season 16 champion on Wednesday, and he says it's all because of the support of the show's judges.Tavella took home the grand prize after a two-hour finale, beating out 16-year-old self-taught aerialist Aidan Bryant and veteran stand-up comic Josh Blue.The talented illusionist spoke with ET's Matt Cohen on the carpet after the big night, and admitted that he'd been so caught up in the moment that he'd forgotten what the

one truly magical night! The talented magician was crowned the new champion on Wednesday, and he says it's all because of the support of the show's judges.Tavella took home the season 16 grand prize after a two-hour finale, beating out 16-year-old self-taught aerialist Aidan Bryant and veteran stand-up comic Josh Blue.The talented illusionist spoke with ET's Matt Cohen on the carpet after the big night, and admitted that he'd been so caught up in the moment he'd forgotten what the judges told

has crowned a season 16 champion!It all came down to the Top 10 on Wednesday, which included singers, an aerialist and two stand-up comedians, all of whom beat the odds to make it this far. However, only one could win the grand prize of $1 million and special stage show at the Luxor in Las Vegas.After a fun night of big celebrity cameos and memorable performances — which took up the majority of the first hour of the big two-hour finale -- host Terry Crews had the unenviable task of revealing the

Simon Cowell is opening up about the absence of Jane Marczewski, also known as Nightbirde, from this season's finals.The talented singer earned the Golden Buzzer from Cowell during the second night of season 16 auditions, but revealed shortly thereafter that she was exiting the competition to focus on her health amid her ongoing cancer battle.Cowell spoke with ET's Matt Cohen after Tuesday's finals, and he opened up about how he got in touch with Nightbirde.«As you know, my Golden Buzzer,

Howie Mandel is remembering Norm Macdonald. The judge addressed the late comedy star during Tuesday's finals, and later opened up to ET about the loss.«I am heartbroken, absolutely,» Mandel told ET's Matt Cohen on the carpet after the big show.

 season 16.Check out the video below to hear more from the judges about this season's live quarterfinals rounds! 'AGT' Reveals Who's Moving On to Finals in 2nd Semifinals Results Show 'America's Got Talent': Best and Biggest Moments of 2nd Semifinals! 'AGT': Fan Favorite Gets the Axe in Shocking Semifinals Results Show! 'America's Got Talent': Best and Biggest Moments of 1st Semifinals! 'America's Got Talent': Best and Biggest Moments of 3rd Quarterfinals!  

have now been filled! Wednesday's live results show revealed who is moving on, and who's journey came up just short of finals glory.Afterthe second night of the semifinals round, Wednesday's results show proved to be fairly surprising from the start!The 11 acts that hit the stage at the Dolby Theater on Tuesday returned on Wednesday to see which of them would secure a place in the finals, and which of them would be going home.