Exclusive: Sas: Who Dares Wins and Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test instructor and writer Remi Adeleke has teamed with Emmy-winner Nick Nanton on Hero, a doc feature exploring perseverance and hope. Nanton’s companies DNA Films and Abundance Studios are teaming to make the feature.
Adeleke and Nanton previously partnered to develop Timothy Ballard’s book Slave Stealers: True Accounts Of Slave Rescues Then & Now as a TV series alongside Ballard, Brian Norton and screenwriter Cody Newton Gifford.
Hero will explore the concept of the hero’s journey through stories of perseverance, hope, and courage in the face of adversity. It’s currently in post-production. Nanton is the director, with former Navy Seal Adeleke producing.
Nanton is known for films such as Disney+’s Dickie V, Netflix’s The Rebound and Prime Video’s Rudy Ruttiger: The Walk On. Actor, director, producer and author Adeleke is a director/instrucutor...
Adeleke and Nanton previously partnered to develop Timothy Ballard’s book Slave Stealers: True Accounts Of Slave Rescues Then & Now as a TV series alongside Ballard, Brian Norton and screenwriter Cody Newton Gifford.
Hero will explore the concept of the hero’s journey through stories of perseverance, hope, and courage in the face of adversity. It’s currently in post-production. Nanton is the director, with former Navy Seal Adeleke producing.
Nanton is known for films such as Disney+’s Dickie V, Netflix’s The Rebound and Prime Video’s Rudy Ruttiger: The Walk On. Actor, director, producer and author Adeleke is a director/instrucutor...
- 5/26/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” continued Monday, January 30 with the fifth set of 10 performances from some of the most beloved acts in “Got Talent” history. Two more acts advanced to The Finals based on those initial performances: Tom Ball received the Group Golden Buzzer and Ana-Maria Mărgean was voted through by a secret group of superfans. They join Aidan McCann and Power Duo from January 23, Mike E. Winfield and Avery Dixon from the January 16 installment, Detroit Youth Choir and Aidan Bryant from the January 9 episode, and Light Balance Kids and Bello Sisters from the January 2 premiere. Monday’s results left eight all-star acts on the cutting room floor without a chance to be named “Got Talent World Champion.”
We asked “Who was wrongfully eliminated on January 30?” and “AGT” fans thought the superfans should have finally sent a singer through — 27 of voting fans believe Mandy Harvey was deserving of a spot in The Finals.
We asked “Who was wrongfully eliminated on January 30?” and “AGT” fans thought the superfans should have finally sent a singer through — 27 of voting fans believe Mandy Harvey was deserving of a spot in The Finals.
- 2/2/2023
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
“America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” aired its fifth episode Monday night with 10 more acts performing for a coveted spot in The Finals, which is a mere two weeks away. The new spin-off series features former “Got Talent” contestants from America and beyond, competing in a seven-week showdown to determine which ultimate all-star will claim the title of “Got Talent World Champion.” Longtime series judges Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum return to the judges’ panel with Terry Crews on stage for hosting duties.
In each of these first rounds, only two acts from each episode will advance to The Finals. One will be hand-selected by one of the judges via the Golden Buzzer and the other is voted through by a collection of superfans from across the country. Last night Tom Ball earned the last Golden Buzzer and Ana-Maria Mărgean was voted through to the next round. These acts join Aidan McCann,...
In each of these first rounds, only two acts from each episode will advance to The Finals. One will be hand-selected by one of the judges via the Golden Buzzer and the other is voted through by a collection of superfans from across the country. Last night Tom Ball earned the last Golden Buzzer and Ana-Maria Mărgean was voted through to the next round. These acts join Aidan McCann,...
- 1/31/2023
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
Comic duo Yumbo Dump first endeared themselves to American audiences during “America’s Got Talent” Season 13. They made it all the way to the quarter-finals, but were eliminated shortly after Heidi Klum gave them a red X on live television. All these years later, the Japanese comedians returned to the stage on “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” where they finally managed to get the German-American judge to admit she was wrong.
After being eliminated in 2018, the two guys — whose names are reportedly Go Kashu (“Yumbo”) and Daisuke Fujiwara (“Dump”) — vowed never to stop performing. “After ‘America’s Got Talent,’ we performed all over the world,” they told the camera prior to coming out on stage. “But we’ve never won. So this time we have to step it up. We have to make Heidi happy.”
See ‘America’s Got Talent’ winners list: All seasons, plus ‘Champions’ and ‘Extreme’
Yumbo Dump’s “All-Stars” performance was...
After being eliminated in 2018, the two guys — whose names are reportedly Go Kashu (“Yumbo”) and Daisuke Fujiwara (“Dump”) — vowed never to stop performing. “After ‘America’s Got Talent,’ we performed all over the world,” they told the camera prior to coming out on stage. “But we’ve never won. So this time we have to step it up. We have to make Heidi happy.”
See ‘America’s Got Talent’ winners list: All seasons, plus ‘Champions’ and ‘Extreme’
Yumbo Dump’s “All-Stars” performance was...
- 1/31/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” continued Monday, January 30 with the fifth set of 10 performances from some of the most beloved acts in “Got Talent” history. In this new spin-off, 10 artists perform each week for only two open spots from their group to advance to The Finals. Judges Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews send one of their favorites of the night through with a tap of the Golden Buzzer. The other spot is given to the act chosen by a selection of superfans across the country.
Eight all-star acts were eliminated after just one performance and will not advance to The Finals. Which of those performers do You think gave a performance worthy of continuing in the competition? Vote in our poll below to tell us who was wrongfully eliminated on January 30.
See All Golden Buzzers on ‘AGT’ through the years
The January 23 episode featured performances from ventriloquist Ana-Maria Mărgean,...
Eight all-star acts were eliminated after just one performance and will not advance to The Finals. Which of those performers do You think gave a performance worthy of continuing in the competition? Vote in our poll below to tell us who was wrongfully eliminated on January 30.
See All Golden Buzzers on ‘AGT’ through the years
The January 23 episode featured performances from ventriloquist Ana-Maria Mărgean,...
- 1/31/2023
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
“America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” continued Monday night with the fifth group of 10 acts performing for a coveted spot in The Finals. The new spin-off series features former “Got Talent” contestants from America and across the global franchises in a seven-week showdown to determine which ultimate all-star will claim the title of “Got Talent World Champion.” Longtime series judges Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum return to judges’ panel with Terry Crews on stage for hosting duties.
The 10 acts that performed on the January 30 episode were ventriloquist Ana-Maria Mărgean, singers Archie Williams, Peter Rosalita and Tom Ball, comedian Axel Blake, magicians Jasper Cherry and Mervant Vera, ukulelist Mandy Harvey, martial artists World Taekwondo Demonstration Team, and comic duo Yumbo Dump.
In each of these first rounds, only two of the 10 acts will advance to The Finals. One will be hand-selected by one of the judges via the Golden Buzzer and...
The 10 acts that performed on the January 30 episode were ventriloquist Ana-Maria Mărgean, singers Archie Williams, Peter Rosalita and Tom Ball, comedian Axel Blake, magicians Jasper Cherry and Mervant Vera, ukulelist Mandy Harvey, martial artists World Taekwondo Demonstration Team, and comic duo Yumbo Dump.
In each of these first rounds, only two of the 10 acts will advance to The Finals. One will be hand-selected by one of the judges via the Golden Buzzer and...
- 1/31/2023
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Episode 5 of “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” will air Monday, January 30 on NBC, with the fifth set of 10 acts (out of 60 total acts) taking the stage in front of judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum and host Terry Crews. Remember, only two of these 10 contestants will advance to the Finals: one via the judges’ Golden Buzzer (which will be a group decision in Week 5) and one thanks to the “AGT” superfans (whose votes are revealed at the end of the episode). That means the other eight artists will sadly be cut from the competition.
So who’s performing on January 30 on “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars”? NBC has confirmed to Gold Derby the identities of all of the upcoming acts. They are:
Peter Rosalita
Singer from “America’s Got Talent” Season 16
Axel Blake
Comedian from “Britain’s Got Talent” 2022 — Winner
Mandy Harvey
Singer from “America’s Got Talent” Season 12
Yumbo Dump
Variety act...
So who’s performing on January 30 on “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars”? NBC has confirmed to Gold Derby the identities of all of the upcoming acts. They are:
Peter Rosalita
Singer from “America’s Got Talent” Season 16
Axel Blake
Comedian from “Britain’s Got Talent” 2022 — Winner
Mandy Harvey
Singer from “America’s Got Talent” Season 12
Yumbo Dump
Variety act...
- 1/24/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“‘Got Talent’ shows have created some of the biggest stars on the planet,” declares host Terry Crews in the “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” video trailer (watch above). NBC’s latest reality TV show, a spin-off of the popular summer series “America’s Got Talent,” debuts Monday, January 2, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. As Terry explains, “Over the next eight weeks, the best talent from America and across the globe will gather in the most competitive battle in ‘AGT’ history to claim the title of ‘Got Talent’ World Champion.”
The three “All-Stars” judges — Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel — are also quoted in the extended clip, as images of the 60 returning contestants flash across the screen. “It’s the best of the best,” raves Simon, who also serves as an executive producer. Howie notes, “This is a competition of champions.” And Heidi chimes in, “And you came here to fight.
The three “All-Stars” judges — Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel — are also quoted in the extended clip, as images of the 60 returning contestants flash across the screen. “It’s the best of the best,” raves Simon, who also serves as an executive producer. Howie notes, “This is a competition of champions.” And Heidi chimes in, “And you came here to fight.
- 12/21/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“America’s Got Talent” fans, mark your calendars for Monday, January 2, 2023 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, as that’s when NBC will officially debut its latest “AGT” spin-off series, titled “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars.” A whopping 60 former acts from “AGT” and other “Got Talent” franchises around the world will compete for the ultimate title. Scroll through our photo gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see the complete “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” cast list.
Each week for six weeks, 10 acts will perform for judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel as well as host Terry Crews. The contestants consist of singers, dancers, ventriloquists, comedians, aerialists, magicians, etc. who are a mix of past winners, memorable finalists, fan favorites and viral sensations.
See All Golden Buzzers on ‘AGT’ through the years
Only two acts each week will advance to the finals — one thanks to the Golden Buzzer...
Each week for six weeks, 10 acts will perform for judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel as well as host Terry Crews. The contestants consist of singers, dancers, ventriloquists, comedians, aerialists, magicians, etc. who are a mix of past winners, memorable finalists, fan favorites and viral sensations.
See All Golden Buzzers on ‘AGT’ through the years
Only two acts each week will advance to the finals — one thanks to the Golden Buzzer...
- 11/17/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
True Colors Festival (Tcf) – the long-running international festival of performing arts that celebrates diversity and inclusion – has announced Katy Perry as its special guest, performing for Tcf The Concert 2022. The global pop superstar will take the stage alongside a powerhouse line-up of artists from around the world, in a concert that will celebrate diversity and the power of music to connect people everywhere.
“What moved me to join True Colors Festival was the spirit and uniqueness of the festival’s message and the opportunity to share the stage with all these diverse artists. I’m excited to be back in Tokyo to perform at this inspiring event,” Katy Perry says.
Tcf The Concert 2022 will be performed twice, at Japan’s Tokyo Garden Theater on the evenings of 19th and 20th November. Katy Perry and all the artists will perform for both concerts.
With the theme One World, One Family, Tcf...
“What moved me to join True Colors Festival was the spirit and uniqueness of the festival’s message and the opportunity to share the stage with all these diverse artists. I’m excited to be back in Tokyo to perform at this inspiring event,” Katy Perry says.
Tcf The Concert 2022 will be performed twice, at Japan’s Tokyo Garden Theater on the evenings of 19th and 20th November. Katy Perry and all the artists will perform for both concerts.
With the theme One World, One Family, Tcf...
- 9/7/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Positive Exposure, a 501c3 charitable organization that promotes a more equitable and inclusive world through award-winning photography, films, lectures and educational programs, will present Steven Perlman, Dds, MScD, Dhl, with the Spirit of Change Award and Xian Horn with the Rising Leader Award during their virtual 2021 Change How You See Celebration on September 22nd at 7:00 Pm Et.
Highlights of the evening will also include a very special tribute by Bebe Neuwirth to the late Ann Reinking, a longtime champion of disability advocacy and Positive Exposure.
The show is directed by beloved Broadway actor and director, Nick Corley, who acted in She Loves Me, Mary Poppins, You Can’t Take it with You, A Christmas Carol and was the Associate Director on the recent revivals of Burn This and Plaza Suite. Currently he is the Associate Director of Candace Bushnell’s new show, coming to the Daryl Roth Theater this fall,...
Highlights of the evening will also include a very special tribute by Bebe Neuwirth to the late Ann Reinking, a longtime champion of disability advocacy and Positive Exposure.
The show is directed by beloved Broadway actor and director, Nick Corley, who acted in She Loves Me, Mary Poppins, You Can’t Take it with You, A Christmas Carol and was the Associate Director on the recent revivals of Burn This and Plaza Suite. Currently he is the Associate Director of Candace Bushnell’s new show, coming to the Daryl Roth Theater this fall,...
- 9/21/2021
- Look to the Stars
Bailee Madison, most recently seen as the lead in the Netflix musical “A Week Away,” isn’t saving her singing strictly for the odd screen appearance. She’s moving full-on into it off-screen as well, plotting a music career that she’s announcing concurrent with the signing of a management deal with Kevin Jonas Sr.’s Jonas Group Entertainment.
“So much of my life has already been shared with the public, and I’ve always tried to be as honest and true to myself as possible,” says Madison. “I’m finally ready to take this leap. Music is a very personal and vulnerable side of me, and this new partnership with Kevin Jonas, Sr. is an extension of that. Now sharing this part of myself with the world means so much, and it feels like a chance to give insight on my heart. Everything that I do is a circle of love,...
“So much of my life has already been shared with the public, and I’ve always tried to be as honest and true to myself as possible,” says Madison. “I’m finally ready to take this leap. Music is a very personal and vulnerable side of me, and this new partnership with Kevin Jonas, Sr. is an extension of that. Now sharing this part of myself with the world means so much, and it feels like a chance to give insight on my heart. Everything that I do is a circle of love,...
- 5/5/2021
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe nominated artist Matthew Morrison serves as an official ambassador for the 5th Annual Kids Music Day, celebrated on Friday, October 2.
Matthew Morrison's Disney Dreamin' for Kids Music Day
To support the celebration of the music holiday, the Grammy Museum YouTube Channel will premiere a special presentation on Monday September 28th entitled: Matthew Morrison’s Disney Dreamin’ for Kids Music Day. Matthew performs four songs off of his latest studio album, Disney Dreamin’. Grammy, Tony, and Emmy nominated star Vanessa Williams, and Grammy award winning artist and actor Jack Black also serve as Kids Music Day ambassadors, and are featured giving personal testimonials on the importance of music access.
Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with over 1,000 music schools, music stores and other music organizations around the world to hold special events that benefit and celebrate kids playing music. The goal is to highlight the importance...
Matthew Morrison's Disney Dreamin' for Kids Music Day
To support the celebration of the music holiday, the Grammy Museum YouTube Channel will premiere a special presentation on Monday September 28th entitled: Matthew Morrison’s Disney Dreamin’ for Kids Music Day. Matthew performs four songs off of his latest studio album, Disney Dreamin’. Grammy, Tony, and Emmy nominated star Vanessa Williams, and Grammy award winning artist and actor Jack Black also serve as Kids Music Day ambassadors, and are featured giving personal testimonials on the importance of music access.
Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with over 1,000 music schools, music stores and other music organizations around the world to hold special events that benefit and celebrate kids playing music. The goal is to highlight the importance...
- 10/1/2020
- Look to the Stars
Keep Music Alive, the music education non-profit organization, today announced that Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe nominated star Matthew Morrison will serve as the official spokesperson for the 5th Annual Kids Music Day.
Matthew is best known for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show Glee from 2009-2015, as well as award-winning projects on Broadway, including Hairspray, The Light In The Piazza, and Finding Neverland. Matthew is also a recording artist with 3 studio albums including “Disney Dreamin’ with Matthew Morrison” released on Walt Disney Records earlier this year.
The 5th Annual “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday October 2nd, 2020. Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music stores and other music organizations around the world to hold special events that benefit and celebrate kids playing music. The goal is to highlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses,...
Matthew is best known for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show Glee from 2009-2015, as well as award-winning projects on Broadway, including Hairspray, The Light In The Piazza, and Finding Neverland. Matthew is also a recording artist with 3 studio albums including “Disney Dreamin’ with Matthew Morrison” released on Walt Disney Records earlier this year.
The 5th Annual “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday October 2nd, 2020. Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music stores and other music organizations around the world to hold special events that benefit and celebrate kids playing music. The goal is to highlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses,...
- 9/15/2020
- Look to the Stars
“A Golden Buzzer moment. That’s the epitome of ‘Agt,'” proclaims “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel during Tuesday’s 15th anniversary special. NBC’s reality TV program is taking a temporary break from the competition to air this two-hour retrospective chronicling the 15 most viral acts in “Agt” history. Terry Crews hosts the quarantine-produced clip show, which airs August 4 at 8:00 Pt/Et. In Gold Derby’s exclusive video (watch above), Howie and the other judges recall all of the best Golden Buzzers who’ve made a lasting impact on viewers through the years.
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Heidi Klum remarks on how she loves watching “the joy that you see on people’s face” when the button is pushed and the golden confetti starts raining down from the ceiling. Earlier this season, Heidi pushed her button for soul singer Cristina Rae.
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Heidi Klum remarks on how she loves watching “the joy that you see on people’s face” when the button is pushed and the golden confetti starts raining down from the ceiling. Earlier this season, Heidi pushed her button for soul singer Cristina Rae.
- 8/4/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Since joining “America’s Got Talent” in Season 11, none of Simon Cowell‘s Golden Buzzers have gone on to win the show. Both Mandy Harvey (Season 12) and Michael Ketterer (Season 13) came the closest as they placed in the top five, but Simon is still waiting for one of his Golden Buzzers to pull out a victory. Could Waffle Crew end up being Simon’s winning act? This group of seven men from New York City blew everyone away with their eye-poppingly dangerous dance audition on the June 16 episode, and now they’ve been voted by fans as the best Golden Buzzer act of Season 15. Do you agree or disagree with “Agt” viewers’ poll results? Sound off down in the comments section.
See Eric Stonestreet jokes about replacing Heidi Klum on ‘America’s Got Talent’: ‘I’ve been waiting for a long time’
Before heading out on the stage for the first time,...
See Eric Stonestreet jokes about replacing Heidi Klum on ‘America’s Got Talent’: ‘I’ve been waiting for a long time’
Before heading out on the stage for the first time,...
- 7/7/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
On Thursday, November 14, the Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services EasterSeals, hosted the 40th annual Media Access Awards.
Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Actor in "NCIS:New Orleans," and Kurt Yaeger, Actor and Writer of "NCIS:NewOrleans," present the WGA West Evan Somers Memorial Award to Katherine Beattie, Writer of "NCIS:New Orleans".
The awards celebrate those who have redefined on-screen representation for people with disabilities and created more opportunities for the disability community in the entertainment industry.
Host Joe Mantegna, Actor in "Criminal Minds," welcomes everyone to the 40th annual Media Access Awards in partnership with Easterseals to celebrate the advancement and portrayal of people with disabilities in Hollywood.
The awards opened with a pre-taped skit by founder Norman Lear, joined by Jimmy Kimmel. Joe Mantegna, longtime disability advocate for EasterSeals and star of “Criminal Minds” joined actor, writer and producer of “This Close,” and former Media Access Awards winner,...
Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Actor in "NCIS:New Orleans," and Kurt Yaeger, Actor and Writer of "NCIS:NewOrleans," present the WGA West Evan Somers Memorial Award to Katherine Beattie, Writer of "NCIS:New Orleans".
The awards celebrate those who have redefined on-screen representation for people with disabilities and created more opportunities for the disability community in the entertainment industry.
Host Joe Mantegna, Actor in "Criminal Minds," welcomes everyone to the 40th annual Media Access Awards in partnership with Easterseals to celebrate the advancement and portrayal of people with disabilities in Hollywood.
The awards opened with a pre-taped skit by founder Norman Lear, joined by Jimmy Kimmel. Joe Mantegna, longtime disability advocate for EasterSeals and star of “Criminal Minds” joined actor, writer and producer of “This Close,” and former Media Access Awards winner,...
- 11/19/2019
- Look to the Stars
The 4th Annual “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday, October 4th, 2019.
Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music retail and other music organizations worldwide to highlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses, instrument petting zoos, student music performances, community/family jams, instrument donation drives and more. It is estimated over 750 locations worldwide will help celebrate during Kids Music Day weekend in 2019.
Over a dozen celebrity artists are showing their support for Music Education by lending their name as Kids Music Day Ambassadors including:
Julie Andrews, Jack Black, Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Michael Feinstein, Kenny Loggins, Richie Sambora, Sarah McLachlan, Vanessa Williams, Victor Wooten, Todd Rundgren, Philip Lawrence, Bernie Williams, Damien Escobar, Mandy Harvey.
Kids Music Day is also being supported by Casio Emi, Alfred Music, Remo, Conn-Selmer and the D’Addario Foundation,...
Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music retail and other music organizations worldwide to highlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses, instrument petting zoos, student music performances, community/family jams, instrument donation drives and more. It is estimated over 750 locations worldwide will help celebrate during Kids Music Day weekend in 2019.
Over a dozen celebrity artists are showing their support for Music Education by lending their name as Kids Music Day Ambassadors including:
Julie Andrews, Jack Black, Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Michael Feinstein, Kenny Loggins, Richie Sambora, Sarah McLachlan, Vanessa Williams, Victor Wooten, Todd Rundgren, Philip Lawrence, Bernie Williams, Damien Escobar, Mandy Harvey.
Kids Music Day is also being supported by Casio Emi, Alfred Music, Remo, Conn-Selmer and the D’Addario Foundation,...
- 10/4/2019
- Look to the Stars
The 4th Annual “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday October 4th, 2019.
Kids Music Day Ambassadors
Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music retail and other music organizations worldwide to highlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses, instrument petting zoos, student music performances, community/family jams, instrument donation drives and more. It is estimated over 600 locations worldwide will help celebrate during Kids Music Day weekend in 2019.
A number of celebrity artists are showing their support for Music Education by lending their name as Kids Music Day Ambassadors including:
Julie Andrews, Jack Black, Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Michael Feinstein, Richie Sambora, Sarah McLachlan, Vanessa Williams, Victor Wooten, Todd Rundgren, Philip Lawrence, Bernie Williams, Damien Escobar, Mandy Harvey.
Kids Music Day is also being supported by Casio Emi, Alfred Music, Remo, Conn-Selmer and the D’Addario Foundation,...
Kids Music Day Ambassadors
Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music retail and other music organizations worldwide to highlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses, instrument petting zoos, student music performances, community/family jams, instrument donation drives and more. It is estimated over 600 locations worldwide will help celebrate during Kids Music Day weekend in 2019.
A number of celebrity artists are showing their support for Music Education by lending their name as Kids Music Day Ambassadors including:
Julie Andrews, Jack Black, Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Michael Feinstein, Richie Sambora, Sarah McLachlan, Vanessa Williams, Victor Wooten, Todd Rundgren, Philip Lawrence, Bernie Williams, Damien Escobar, Mandy Harvey.
Kids Music Day is also being supported by Casio Emi, Alfred Music, Remo, Conn-Selmer and the D’Addario Foundation,...
- 8/30/2019
- Look to the Stars
When plane crash survivor Kechi returns in the Finals performance episode of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” she’ll bring the audience to tears with her cover of Sia‘s “Opportunity.” In this exclusive video clip (watch above), Kechi is wearing a stunning silver-and-white dress while standing still on stage next to a grand piano. Kechi has made the bold decision to completely strip down the song so that it’s just her and the piano. Do you think Kechi’s performance is strong enough to win the title of “Champion”? Tune in Monday at 8/7c on NBC to watch the full performance.
See‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ wild cards: Darci Lynne Farmer in, Courtney Hadwin out
Two weeks ago Kechi took on Estelle‘s “Conqueror” and wowed judge Simon Cowell so much that he hit his Golden Buzzer. “Based on what I’ve seen tonight, I...
See‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ wild cards: Darci Lynne Farmer in, Courtney Hadwin out
Two weeks ago Kechi took on Estelle‘s “Conqueror” and wowed judge Simon Cowell so much that he hit his Golden Buzzer. “Based on what I’ve seen tonight, I...
- 2/11/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The 3rd Annual Kids Music Day will be celebrated on Friday October 5th, 2018.
2018 Kids Music Day
Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music retail and other music organizations worldwide to highlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses, instrument petting zoos, student music performances, community/family jams, instrument donation drives and more. It is estimated that over 500 locations worldwide will help celebrate Kids Music Day in 2018.
This year, a number of celebrity artists are showing their support for Music Education by joining the inaugural class of Kids Music Day Ambassadors including:
Julie Andrews, Richie Sambora, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Sarah McLachlan, Victor Wooten, Mandy Harvey, Jim Brickman, Bernie Williams, Siedah Garrett, Orianthi, Alma Deutsher, Todd Rundgren, Jan Hammer, Damien Escobar, Amy Holland, Charlie Worsham
Kids Music Day is also being supported this year by Casio Emi, Alfred Music,...
2018 Kids Music Day
Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music retail and other music organizations worldwide to highlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses, instrument petting zoos, student music performances, community/family jams, instrument donation drives and more. It is estimated that over 500 locations worldwide will help celebrate Kids Music Day in 2018.
This year, a number of celebrity artists are showing their support for Music Education by joining the inaugural class of Kids Music Day Ambassadors including:
Julie Andrews, Richie Sambora, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Sarah McLachlan, Victor Wooten, Mandy Harvey, Jim Brickman, Bernie Williams, Siedah Garrett, Orianthi, Alma Deutsher, Todd Rundgren, Jan Hammer, Damien Escobar, Amy Holland, Charlie Worsham
Kids Music Day is also being supported this year by Casio Emi, Alfred Music,...
- 10/1/2018
- Look to the Stars
Mandy Harvey
The deaf singer inspired fans and the judges, and earned Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer when she performed an original song on the show last summer.
Dari Lynne
The 12-year-old ventriloquist got Mel B.’s Golden Buzzer when she sang a song with her puppet. At the beginning of her performance, she said her goal was to “keep ventriloquism alive.”
Courtney Hadwin
The nervous 13-year-old went on stage but quickly wowed audiences when she started singing “Hard to Handle,” with many likening her to Janis Joplin.
Simon Cowell’s reaction was priceless, and she ended up scoring Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer.
Angelica Hale
The 9-year-old Angelica Hale stunned the audiences with her own rendition of Alicia Keys’ “Girl On Fire.” The judges couldn’t stop smiling and in the end, guest judge Chris Hardwick pressed the Golden Buzzer.
Craig Lewis Band
Te singing duo sang a cover...
The deaf singer inspired fans and the judges, and earned Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer when she performed an original song on the show last summer.
Dari Lynne
The 12-year-old ventriloquist got Mel B.’s Golden Buzzer when she sang a song with her puppet. At the beginning of her performance, she said her goal was to “keep ventriloquism alive.”
Courtney Hadwin
The nervous 13-year-old went on stage but quickly wowed audiences when she started singing “Hard to Handle,” with many likening her to Janis Joplin.
Simon Cowell’s reaction was priceless, and she ended up scoring Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer.
Angelica Hale
The 9-year-old Angelica Hale stunned the audiences with her own rendition of Alicia Keys’ “Girl On Fire.” The judges couldn’t stop smiling and in the end, guest judge Chris Hardwick pressed the Golden Buzzer.
Craig Lewis Band
Te singing duo sang a cover...
- 9/5/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Five of last year’s “America’s Got Talent” Golden Buzzers have reunited online to give personal advice to all of the 2018 acts who’ve been anointed with the special honor. Deaf singer Mandy Harvey starts off the video (watch above), followed by neon dance group Light Balance, teenage singer Angelina Green, formerly blind singer Christian Guardino, and ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer. As you’ll remember, Darci Lynne ended up winning “Agt” Season 12 and has had wild success with her nationwide tour.
Will one of the current Golden Buzzers follow in Darci Lynne’s puppet-steps? As a refresher, the five Golden Buzzer acts for Season 13 are 15-year-old singer Makayla Phillips, 15-year-old singer Amanda Mena, 13-year-old singer Courtney Hadwin, singing father of six Michael Ketterer, and dance group Zurcaroh.
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When an act receives a Golden...
Will one of the current Golden Buzzers follow in Darci Lynne’s puppet-steps? As a refresher, the five Golden Buzzer acts for Season 13 are 15-year-old singer Makayla Phillips, 15-year-old singer Amanda Mena, 13-year-old singer Courtney Hadwin, singing father of six Michael Ketterer, and dance group Zurcaroh.
SEEFather-daughter acrobats Sergey & Sasha Korolev diss Howie Mandel’s hair during ‘America’s Got Talent’ audition [Watch]
When an act receives a Golden...
- 7/11/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Season 13 of NBC's hit talent competition series America's Got Talent just kicked off, and now that we are in the fouth round of auditions, the variety of frontrunner acts are really rounding out and it's all thanks to the Golden Buzzer! So far this season, there were a lot of acts that wowed judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel — and yes, even host Tyra Banks — with their performances. During the fourth round of auditions, viewers got to see a lot of talented acts like singer Daniel Emmett, light dance crew Udi, and female daredevil Annaliese Nock. But only one act would be deemed Golden Buzzer worthy, and that was Amanda Mena. The 15-year-old was the fourth act to steal the Golden Buzzer this season and it wasn't just her performance of Aretha Franklin's classic hit "Natural Woman" that wowed the judges. Her heartbreaking story...
- 6/20/2018
- by Emma Hernandez
- Life and Style
Thirteen-year-old ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer is one of the most popular “America’s Got Talent” winners of all time, and now she’s taking her show on the road. The talented tyke, who won “Agt” last September, began a nationwide tour in January. She started off with just five cities but demand for tickets has been so high that the tour will now take her to 26 cities in all through September, including 10 that have just been added. Are Darci Lynne and her puppet friends — Petunia the rabbit, Oscar the mouse, Edna the old lady — coming to Your neck of the woods? Scroll down to see the full list of dates, cities and venues.
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If you can’t get to one of these live shows, you should be able to catch Farmer and her furry friends on one of this summer’s “America’s Got Talent” results shows.
See ‘America’s Got Talent’ Winners List (Seasons 1 – 12)
If you can’t get to one of these live shows, you should be able to catch Farmer and her furry friends on one of this summer’s “America’s Got Talent” results shows.
- 3/8/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon and Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Mandy Harvey stole our hearts when she hit the America's Got Talent stage, earning Simon Cowell’s “golden buzzer” with an original song and even landing a coveted spot as a semi-finalist on the show.
In the wake of her musical journey this season, Harvey is now sharing her inspirational story as a deaf singer in her new audiobook, Sensing the Rhythm: Finding My Voice in a World Without Sound.
Exclusive: Mandy Harvey Talks Emotional 'America's Got Talent' Finals: 'I Want to Inspire Other People'
Photo: Simon & Schuster
“How did I keep from losing my mind?” the 29-year-old artist says, reflecting on the early stages of her hearing loss as a college music major. “My hearing started slowly and irrevocably slipping away.”
“I decided to write this book, not just to answer these questions, but because the twisting, rocky, uphill road I’ve been on the last 10 years has given me some life-changing insights...
In the wake of her musical journey this season, Harvey is now sharing her inspirational story as a deaf singer in her new audiobook, Sensing the Rhythm: Finding My Voice in a World Without Sound.
Exclusive: Mandy Harvey Talks Emotional 'America's Got Talent' Finals: 'I Want to Inspire Other People'
Photo: Simon & Schuster
“How did I keep from losing my mind?” the 29-year-old artist says, reflecting on the early stages of her hearing loss as a college music major. “My hearing started slowly and irrevocably slipping away.”
“I decided to write this book, not just to answer these questions, but because the twisting, rocky, uphill road I’ve been on the last 10 years has given me some life-changing insights...
- 9/26/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Mandy Harvey got to sing a duet with Shania Twain on Wednesday's America's Got Talent season finale, but it was Twain who couldn't stop gushing about the performance.
"It was so special," Twain told Et's Denny Directo after the show. "It really warmed my heart to be standing there with someone that really understands loss and the courage that it takes to overcome that loss and to soldier on. And not only soldier on, but look where she is! Look what she's achieved!"
"I'm proud of her as someone that could be her mother, and I'm proud to have had that opportunity to be standing beside her as two vocalists," she added. "It was really an honor to hear her sing my song."
Twain's stunning duet of "You're Still the One" with Harvey, who lost her hearing as a teenager, required a different kind of preparation.
Related: 'Agt Finale': Deaf Singer Mandy Harvey Talks 'Fighting Back Tears'...
"It was so special," Twain told Et's Denny Directo after the show. "It really warmed my heart to be standing there with someone that really understands loss and the courage that it takes to overcome that loss and to soldier on. And not only soldier on, but look where she is! Look what she's achieved!"
"I'm proud of her as someone that could be her mother, and I'm proud to have had that opportunity to be standing beside her as two vocalists," she added. "It was really an honor to hear her sing my song."
Twain's stunning duet of "You're Still the One" with Harvey, who lost her hearing as a teenager, required a different kind of preparation.
Related: 'Agt Finale': Deaf Singer Mandy Harvey Talks 'Fighting Back Tears'...
- 9/21/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Mandy Harvey hit the America's Got Talent stage during the first night of the finals on Tuesday, and the amazing songstress proved she truly has what it takes to not only win the season, but inspire the nation.
With nothing but her ukulele and her flawless voice, the stunning singer wowed the judges with her original song, "This Time," that seemingly evoked her own struggles with learning how to find her voice after going deaf as a teen.
The powerful performance floored the judges, who praised Harvey for being an incredible singer and an inspiring force of nature.
Et's Denny Directo caught up with Harvey after the show, where she opened up on some of the feedback she got from the judges.
Watch: 'America's Got Talent': Deaf Singer Mandy Harvey Gets Compared to Adele in Flawless, Emotional Performance
"[Heidi Klum] said that I make the impossible possible and that I prove that things are possible and that's...
With nothing but her ukulele and her flawless voice, the stunning singer wowed the judges with her original song, "This Time," that seemingly evoked her own struggles with learning how to find her voice after going deaf as a teen.
The powerful performance floored the judges, who praised Harvey for being an incredible singer and an inspiring force of nature.
Et's Denny Directo caught up with Harvey after the show, where she opened up on some of the feedback she got from the judges.
Watch: 'America's Got Talent': Deaf Singer Mandy Harvey Gets Compared to Adele in Flawless, Emotional Performance
"[Heidi Klum] said that I make the impossible possible and that I prove that things are possible and that's...
- 9/20/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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