By Joey Guerra Updated 9:04 am CST, Monday, February 25, 2019 Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper sent a jolt of electricity through Sunday's relatively staid Oscars ceremony. And Houston singer Christina Wells is hoping lightning strikes twice. Wells, a semifinalist on "America's Got Talent," has crafted her own cover of "Shallow," which has earned a Grammy and an Oscar. Watch the exclusive premiere above. She's joined by John Watkins, an actor and singer who performs with The Christina Wells Band. Wells says she was inspired by a recent screening of the movie. "John had seen the movie before but it was the first time for me, and it is such an emotional roller coaster. So much passion and so much feeling," she says. The song should be on streaming platforms this week, and Wells is looking forward to performing it live soon. Since "AGT," she's been performing around the city and doing some motivational speaking. Christina Wells made it to the live 'AGT' shows and … [Read more...] about Premiere: ‘America’s Got Talent’ singer Christina Wells covers Lady Gaga’s Oscar-winning ‘Shallow’
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Paul Potts makes it to the America’s Got Talent: The Champions final
Paul Potts makes it to the America’s Got Talent: The Champions final BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Paul Potts has become the second British act to make it through to the final of America’s Got Talent: The Champions. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/paul-potts-makes-it-to-the-americas-got-talent-the-champions-final-37735878.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37735874.ece/3f29b/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_d2e7ab50-5801-42f5-a63c-a1579f842e73_1 Email Paul Potts has become the second British act to make it through to the final of America’s Got Talent: The Champions. The special edition of the show brings together former winners and standout acts from different versions of the programme from around the world. Earlier in the season Scottish singer Susan Boyle booked her place in the final and on Monday she was joined by Bristol-born tenor Potts. Potts, who was a mobile phone salesman before he shot to fame after winning … [Read more...] about Paul Potts makes it to the America’s Got Talent: The Champions final
Courtney Hadwin debuts original song on America’s Got Talent: The Champions
Courtney Hadwin debuts original song on America’s Got Talent: The Champions BelfastTelegraph.co.uk British teenager Courtney Hadwin debuted new music on America’s Got Talent: The Champions. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/courtney-hadwin-debuts-original-song-on-americas-got-talent-the-champions-37712440.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37712437.ece/3ed0b/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_793579a2-6d40-45ce-87ec-f5b67f0839a2_1 Email British teenager Courtney Hadwin debuted new music on America’s Got Talent: The Champions. The 14-year-old shot to fame after reaching the final of the main show last year before signing a record deal with judge Simon Cowell in December. On Monday, Courtney appeared on Champions and performed an original song, earning praise from the judges. She did not immediately reveal the name of the track. Cowell told her: “That was bloody fantastic. Something has changed in you in the time you … [Read more...] about Courtney Hadwin debuts original song on America’s Got Talent: The Champions
Susan Boyle makes emotional appearance on America’s Got Talent
Susan Boyle makes emotional appearance on America’s Got Talent BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Susan Boyle reprised her hit cover of the Rolling Stones’ Wild Horses during an emotional appearance on America’s Got Talent. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/susan-boyle-makes-emotional-appearance-on-americas-got-talent-37689828.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37689824.ece/968d5/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_5106d440-e687-4ee8-af47-3b755696c2b4_1 Email Susan Boyle reprised her hit cover of the Rolling Stones’ Wild Horses during an emotional appearance on America’s Got Talent. The Scottish singer shot to fame after finishing runner-up on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, coming second to dance group Diversity. Her first audition went viral after audience members and judge Simon Cowell were left stunned by her rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from the musical Les Miserables. Boyle, 57, has gone on to be a … [Read more...] about Susan Boyle makes emotional appearance on America’s Got Talent
Tyra Banks is reportedly done with ‘America’s Got Talent’
"America's Got Talent" has to find a new host -- again.In 2017, news of then-host Nick Cannon's departure rocked the hit NBC talent show, and according to new reports, we're about to see a repeat: Tyra Banks is done with "AGT," according to Page Six."Tyra’s been inundated with producing and acting requests," the outlet reports. "She wants to produce and create TV. She will not be returning to ‘AGT’ in the new year.”RELATED: See Tyra Banks' transformation through the years 39 PHOTOS Tyra Banks through her career See Gallery Tyra Banks through her career Tyra Banks (Photo by Rose Hartman/WireImage) NEW YORK - MID 1990s: Tyra Banks signs autographs for fans during fashion week in the mid 1990s in New York City, New York. (Photo by Catherine McGann/Getty Images) Tyra Banks waits backstage to model an elaborate outfit for a fashion show. (Photo by David Turnley/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images) UNITED STATES - circa 1988: … [Read more...] about Tyra Banks is reportedly done with ‘America’s Got Talent’