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Simon Cowell had to miss the finale of America’s Got Talent Season 21 while continuing to recover from back surgery he had last month. However, he wrote a message to the Top 10 finalists, which Terry Crews read on-air during the live September 22 episode.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 18

‘AGT’ Judges React to Simon Cowell’s Absence & Admit They Don’t Know His Finale Plans

Who’s going to win Season 21 of America’s Got Talent isn’t the only question on the minds of the show’s fans. Viewers are also wondering if judge Simon

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 28

Kenan Thompson To Fill In for Simon Cowell on ‘America’s Got Talent’

While Simon Cowell is recuperating from his recent surgery, America’s Got Talent is bringing in a familiar face to fill his seat at the judges’ table.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 25

‘AGT’: Where Is Simon Cowell at 2026 Live Shows? His Absence, Explained

The Live Shows continue on the August 25 episode of America’s Got Talent. But one familiar face will be missing from the episode. Simon Cowell will not be joining fellow judges Mel B., Terry Crews, and Sofia Vergara for an unspecified amount of time as the season moves forward.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 25

See ‘Heated Rivalry’s Shaheen Jafargholi ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Audition at Age 12

Heated Rivalry Season 2 has cast Percy Jackson‘s Daniel Diemer and The Agency‘s Shaheen Jafargholi as Ryan and Fabian. For those who don’t know Jafargholi, did you know he almost won Britain’s Got Talent when he was just a kid, and he was on the same season as Susan Boyle?

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 24

‘AGT’ Shakeup: Simon Cowell Health Update After Surgery Forces Him Off Show for Weeks

America’s Got Talent will undergo a shakeup over the next couple of weeks as Simon Cowell temporarily steps away from the judges’ table due to health reasons.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 11

‘AGT’: What Happened to Daniel Alvarez? Reason for His Wheelchair, Explained

Daniel Alvarez received four yeses from judges Simon Cowell, Mel B., Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel after his America’s Got Talent Season 21 audition.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 4

‘AGT’ Recap: Which of Simon Cowell & Mel B.’s Callback Acts Made the Live Shows?

The brand-new Judges’ Callback Round began on the August 4 episode of America’s Got Talent. In the first installment, Simon Cowell and Mel B.‘s callbacks visited their houses for another chance to make the Live Shows.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 29

‘AGT’ Recap: Which Acts Made the 2026 Live Shows?

The Auditions in America’s Got Talent Season 21 are officially over, which means it’s time to find out which 44 acts are headed to the Live Shows. About 100 acts made it through the Auditions, but not all of them will get to perform when the show goes live later this summer.

Entertainment News / Music Times / July 24

Who Is Pynk Beard? 'AGT' Singer Wows Simon Cowell With Original Song 'Mine, Lord Willing'

Pynk Beard did not receive a Golden Buzzer on "America's Got Talent," but Simon Cowell made it clear that the singer would have been a contender for one.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 21

‘AGT’ Recap: Judges Struggle to Narrow Down Top 44 as Auditions Conclude

The Season 21 Auditions on America’s Got Talent concluded with the Tuesday, July 21, episode. More acts took the stage to perform for Simon Cowell, Mel B., Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel, and the judges voted on whether or not they would move forward for a shot at the Live Shows.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 8

‘AGT’ Recap: Terry Crews Uses His Final Golden Buzzer on a Unique Dance Act

The July 7 episode of America’s Got Talent featured the next round of Season 21 auditions. More talented acts hit the stage to perform for judges Howie Mandel, Mel B., Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 24

Who Is ‘AGT’ Golden Buzzer Mackenzie Sol? His ‘American Idol’ Past & More

Getting a Golden Buzzer during the America’s Got Talent Auditions round is an automatic advancement to the Live Shows, and in Season 21, Mackenzie Sol is one of the lucky contestants to receive this honor.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 3

‘AGT’ Premiere Recap: Auditions Kick Off With 3 Golden Buzzer Performances

America’s Got Talent is back! Season 21 premiered with the first round of auditions on June 2. Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B., and Sofia Vergara were behind the judges’ table, deciding which acts would move forward with a chance to perform during the Live Shows.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 1

‘AGT’: Who Is Lai Noelle? Meet Teen Singer Who Got Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer

America’s Got Talent returns with the Season 21 premiere on June 2, and NBC released one audition ahead of the show. The performance was from a teenage singer, Lai Noelle, who majorly impressed judges Simon Cowell, Mel B., Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel with her performance.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / May 15

Interview: December 10 on album plans, Simon Cowell's support (but does he barbecue?) and boy band nicknames

For decades, boy bands have dominated pop music by creating the kind of hysteria most artists can only dream about, from Take That and Westlife to One Direction and BTS.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 25

Sinitta admits her marriage was ‘revenge move’ aimed at Simon Cowell

Sinitta has described her marriage to Andy Willner as a “revenge move” aimed at Simon Cowell. Saying she entered the relationship while still carrying

Entertainment News / Contact Music / December 17

Simon Cowell's new boy band December 10 threatened with legal action over band name

Simon Cowell's new boy band December 10 have been threatened with legal action over their band name. The new group - comprising Hendrik Christoffersen, Cruz Lee-Ojo, John Fadare, Nicolas Alves, Josh Olliver, Danny Bretherton and Sean Hayden - were put together as part of the media mogul's new Netflix special The Next Act, a week ago.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 10

Simon Cowell's fiancee Lauren Silverman explains name change

Simon Cowell's fiancee Lauren Silverman changed her name as a birthday gift for him. The couple have been together since 2012, welcoming a son named Eric

Entertainment News / Music Times / August 21, 2025

Tom Sandoval Booed by Simon Cowell After Pitchy 'Blinding Lights' Cover on 'AGT'

Tom Sandoval's latest performance on "America's Got Talent" did not go as planned. The "Vanderpump Rules" star and his band, The Most Extras, took the stage Tuesday night (Aug.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / May 20, 2025

How Has Simon Cowell Made An Important Impact On The Entertainment Industry?

When you think of the music industry, plenty of names come to mind, one of them being Simon Cowell. While we all know and love Simon for being brutally honest with people on TV and crushing their dreams, we also know him as the person who has changed the music industry forever.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 21, 2025

Simon Cowell Clears Air on ‘Fix’ Allegations In 'Britain’s Got Talent'

Britain’s Got Talent Head Producer and Judge Simon Cowell is facing controversy this Saturday night, April 19, after reports of unfair treatment were coming out about the newest season of the popular series.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 30, 2024

Simon Cowell's death vow

Simon Cowell won't make a movie about his life unless he is dying. Although the 65-year-old television personality, entrepreneur, and record executive has lived a remarkable life, he has no intention of bringing his story to the big screen unless he is "terminally ill" as he doesn't want to upset anyone while he is still alive.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 10, 2024

Simon Cowell Reveals Singing Voice in Rare Video: Social Media Users React, 'It's a No'

Simon Cowell has been a staple judge on singing and talent search competitions on the small screen for years, but it's only recently that he decided to finally show off his singing chops for fans to hear.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

20 reality TV villains viewers love to hate

In every cast, there's always a villain unafraid to get their hands dirty. Although seen as a bother to their co-stars, they play a critical role in keeping the show's storyline moving along. Flip through the gallery below to look at the most iconic villains in reality TV history.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 15, 2021

'Police Academy' actor Michael Winslow floors 'America's Got Talent' judges

Michael Winslow made his name on an uncanny ability to mimic sound effects, as a "voicestrumentalist," but he proved during his America's Got Talent audition that you can't fake heart.

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / May 26, 2021

Simon Cowell reveals Camila Cabello originally wasn't allowed to audition for 'X Factor'

Simon Cowell's cigarette break put Camila Cabello on the map. The legendary American Idol, America's Got Talent and The X Factor judge stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Tuesday afternoon and revealed that Cabello almost didn't audition for The X Factor.

Nick Jonas swears he was once chased by a pack of coyotes, but Blake Shelton isn't buying it

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2021

Paula Abdul reunites with Randy Jackson on 'American Idol'

Nostalgia alert! Paula Abdul was an American Idol judge for the first nine seasons of the seminal singing competition series, and the 58-year-old reclaimed

Did Blake Shelton hint that his 'The Voice' coaching days are nearing an end?

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