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kick off Season 16, and it looks like things are shaping up to be more emotional than ever.In this exclusive first look at the upcoming season, the show's outspoken judges reflect on why the competition this year is particularly special.«This year is sweeter than it's ever been,» Howie Mandel shares.

Simon Cowell is back and looking better than ever. The America’s Got Talent judge, 61, joined Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Terry Crews behind the desk for one of the first photos from the season 16 set of AGT. In the snap, all four judges looked camera-ready as they sat in the chairs just behind their buzzers. Terry stood behind Sofia and Heidi with his arms outstretched, welcoming audiences back to the 16th season of the beloved talent competition series!

Simon Cowell is back behind the judges desk as production in the new season of kicks off!Sofia Vergara took to Instagram on Monday, to share a group snapshot with her fellow judges — Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Cowell — and host Terry Crews.The group shot commemorates the second day of shooting on the upcoming 16th season of the reality competition show, and for many fans marks a comforting return to normalcy with Cowell on the panel.The longtime judge and creator of the show was absent from

Grace VanderWaal like you've never seen her before! The 16-year-old former winner of took home her title four years ago, back when she was rocking cat eats and a bob haircut with bangs.

“America’s Got Talent” in 2017.“I’m honestly so happy I didn’t make it,” the Shoreham, NY, crooner told The Post.

arrested by cops in Louisiana for refusing to return to their mother as part of a bitter custody battle were strip searched before being placed alone in separate jail cells for two nights, their friend and neighbor told The Post.Brother and sister duo Kadan, 15, and Brooklyn Rockett, 13, — who wowed Simon Cowell in the “AGT” semifinals back in 2016 — were unable to pull a Houdini and escape what they told friends was a scary stay in a roach-infested juvenile detention center near where their

wowed Simon Cowell in the “AGT” semifinals back in 2016 — were arrested last week in Farmerville, Louisiana, for refusing to go with police who were attempting to return them to their mom, TMZ reported.A Missouri judge ordered the heated handoff in the ongoing custody battle with their father.

David Maas was a stage magician who performed with his wife, Dania Kaseeva, as the celebrated “David and Dania: Quick Change” act.Maas and Kaseeva met as circus performers – he was the ringmaster and she was in a hula-hoop act. They married in 1996 and developed their own two-person act revolving around lightning-quick costume changes set to music.

NBC and Gabrielle Union have finally reached a settlement after their recent controversy. The 47-year-old former America’s Got Talent judge reached a settlement with the company following her allegations of a toxic workplace culture behind-the-scenes at the series, Variety reported Tuesday (September 29).

Gabrielle Union has settled her dispute with US TV network NBC after alleging there was a toxic environment on the set of America’s Got Talent.

Gabrielle Union and NBC have reached an «amicable resolution» after the actress filed a harassment, discrimination and retaliation complaint against the network, Simon Cowell, Fremantle and Syco Entertainment with California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing in Los Angeles in June, following her exit from .In Union's complaint filed by attorney Bryan Freedman and obtained by ET, she claimed NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy tried to «silence and intimidate» her.

Duchess of Sussex Megan Markle just made a surprise appearance on the season finale of America’s Got Talent! The 39-year-old Duchess shared a video message for contestant Archie Williams to send him some love and support during the finale on Wednesday night (September 23).

Archie Williams has some seriously famous fans.

crowned a new champion on Wednesday.It all came down to the Top 10, which included singers, acrobats and even a spoken word poet, who all beat the odds to make it this far — but only one could win the $1,000,000 and special show in Las Vegas.After a fun night of big celebrity cameos and memorable performances, host Terry Crews had to cut the Top 10 down to the Final 5.

Archie Williams' journey on has always resonated with fans, and during Tuesday's finals, he gave it his all.

Simon Cowell has been missing from our TV screens ever since he broke his back after falling off his electric bike in August.While he has been recovering "slowly" in his Malibu home, Simon has had to give-up his judging seat on not only Britain's Got Talent but on America's Got Talent also.However, while he is unable to fly back to the UK, it appears Simon is itching to get back to at least one of his judging roles.READ: Everything you need to know about Simon Cowell's bike incidentWATCH:

BTS ARMY was waiting with bated breaths ever since it was announced that their idols were making their return to America's Got Talent after two years since their Idol performance in 2018. Moreover, the septet was going to perform their latest hit Dynamite which has been setting several records in the US.

Beloved supergroup BTS brought their effortless charisma to the episode for a fun, wild performance of «Dynamite»In between host Terry Crews revealing which hopefuls were moving on the finals or getting the axe, the mega-hit K-pop band brought an electric energy to the proceedings.The epic number — shot and performed outdoors instead of in the theater, due to coronavirus precautions — saw BTS deliver a flawless rendition of their hit tune, and showed exactly why «Dynamite» became their first

powerhouse vocalist Cristina Rae stole the spotlight with just her bold voice.The stunning songstress earned a Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum during her audition, and then went on to wow America during her quarterfinals performance.

whittled down the competition on Wednesday's live semifinals results show.

's semifinals are here! Tuesday night kicked off with the first 11 acts competing to go on to the finals. However, once again, Archie Williams touched audiences' hearts with an emotional performance of Westlife's «Flying Without Wings,» which he dedicated to his daughter.The singer, who served more than 36 years in a maximum security prison for a crime he did not commit, got teary-eyed as he belted out the powerful lyrics.

returns Wednesday night, and ET is following along throughout the hour-long episode to break down all the biggest and most surprising moments from the fourth and final exciting night of results from the season 15 quarterfinals.The show's panel of judges — including Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum — and host Terry Crews will preside over the show as America finds out who will be moving on to the semifinals, and who will get sent packing.Out of 11 acts, only five will get to keep their

hasn't been easy for the stand-up comics hoping to go all the way, and Tuesday's fourth and final live quarterfinals episode was no exception.

fans a thrill on Wednesday.

, but not exactly in the way he might have hoped. The comedian took a big risk with one joke that ended up rubbing Heidi Klum the wrong way — but he's still standing by the joke itself.«All love to Heidi.

Heidi Klum was not impressed by comedian Usama Siddiquee. The Bengali-American stand-up comic took to the stage during Tuesday night's show to perform his controversial set. Much of the set was dedicated to how the comic's name resembles that of terrorist Osama Bin Laden, making for an uncomfortable airport encounter, but then he transitioned into discussing club music and feminism.

live quarterfinals saw another 11 hopefuls give it their all for the votes of America and praise of the judges. However, Simon Cowell's absence was felt more than ever.After Cowell injured his back earlier this month, Kelly Clarkson stepped in to serve as a guest judge during the first night of the live quarterfinals.

live quarterfinals saw another 11 hopefuls give it their all for the votes of America and praise of the judges. However, Simon Cowell's absence was felt more than ever.After Cowell injured his back earlier this month, Kelly Clarkson stepped in to serve as a guest judge during the first night of the live quarterfinals.

Gabrielle Union is sharing more about her time on and the «brutal» process she went through while leaving the show. During her appearance on the «Minding Her Business» panel for the 2020 American Black Film Festival on Sunday, Union counted her departure from among the most difficult parts of her Hollywood career — and said the drama surrounding it felt like «such a public flogging.» «Probably the of it all was so surprising and so heartbreaking and so frustrating and so unnecessary.

for the second season of “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” The syndicated series is heading back to the Universal Studios lot to start filming episodes for Season 2 at the beginning of September. The second season will premiere on Sept.

America's Got Talent just sent five acts to the semifinals! After this season's second week of live quarterfinals on Tuesday, the  results show on Wednesday spelled out the fate of the 11 remaining performers.With only five slots available, the competition was destined to be fierce -- and before learning who would move on to the semifinals and who would be going home, fans found out which three acts were in jeopardy and thus in contention for a Dunkin' Save and a Judges' Save.The three acts in

second night of live quarterfinals, and there was a new face at the judges' table.

Kenan Thompson will be filling in for Simon Cowell as a judge onafter Cowell injured his back earlier this month.

underwent back surgery over the weekend of Aug. 10 following a bike accident.

Sofia Vergara told fellow America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell he is missed as she shared an image from the show’s set.

Kelly Clarkson has hit back at a social media user who suggested her marriage to Brandon Blackstock “didn’t work” because of her busy schedule.