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America’s Got Talent: The Best Auditions of 2017!

From a deaf singer to a nine-year old; from a Donald Trump impersonator to a doctor who tragically died before his episode aired ; this season of America's Got Talent has not been lacking in potential star power. We'll continue to update this rundown as the summer progresses, but scroll through the top performances of 2017 below. Which has been your favorite? 1. The Singing Trump: You Must Watch This America’s Got Talent Audition! Donald Trump tried out for America’s Got Talent? Sort of! Check out this hilarious and impressive audition! 2. Mandy Harvey, DEAF Singer, Earns Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent Mandy Harvey is easily one of the most impressive acts in the history of America’s Got Talent. Watch the deaf singer perform in this video. 3. Girl Shocks Judges With Amazing Vocals on America’s Got Talent Angelica Hale shocked the judges and audience with her AMAZING performance on America’s Got Talent. Watch the full video above! 4. Christian Guardino, Formerly Blind 16-Year Old, Shines on America’s Got Talent In a word? WOW! Watch this 16-year old earn a Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent for his amazing, awe-inspiring audition. 5. Evie Clair Dedicates America’s Got Talent Audition to Cancer-Stricken Father Evie Clair shed a few tears on stage and then blew America’s Got Talent fans away with this moving performance. Which she dedicated to her sick dad. 6. Brandon Rogers Auditions on America’s Got Talent Brandon Rogers received a rousing ovation for his America’s Got Talent audition. Tragically, the aspiring singer was not around to see it. View Slideshow

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Grace Vanderwaal: What Is She Spending Her $1 Million On?

Grace Vanderwaal is the 12-year-old that the whole world is probably talking about right now.  From the moment she showed up on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, it a super clear that she was a very talented in young girl.  That’s what ultimately sent her all the way to the end of the competition and ultimately winning the whole thing.  She may well be the singer-songwriter that changes the industry.  It’s not very often nowadays that artists as young as Vanderwaal hit it big being a singer-songwriter, but it’s pretty clear she’s just getting started.  She’s been compared to the likes of Taylor Swift and has been praised for her unique voice.  One of the perks of winning talent series is that she will receive $1 million.  That’s a whole lot of money for a young girl, but what does she plan on spending it on? Grace VanderWaal Wins! Vanderwaal wants to give some of her winnings to charity .  That’s a very mature thing to say. Right?! Usually when kids get money, they want to get the latest toys, but not Grace.  A luxury she does want is a treehouse, but aside from that, it seems like she’s pretty grounded in reality and doesn’t want anything extravagant.  The judges were quick to praise Vanderwaal for winning this summer’s edition of the show.  She was up against a lot of talented individuals, but she emerged as the most popular.  Grace VanderWaal – “Clay” Howie Mandel took an early shine to the contestant.  “The most amazing thing about Grace is that you haven’t heard anybody who sounds like her,” he says. “You haven’t heard any lyrics from somebody that is like her, and we’ve been saying to her, you are the most unique, brightest star to come out of one of these shows.” The young star even sent Simon Cowell all the way back 14 years to when Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol.  “That moment at the end, it reminded me of the Kelly Clarkson moment. You know, when they said, ‘And the winner is Kelly Clarkson,’ ” Cowell says. “I kind of had that same feeling again when they read her name out, and I saw her reaction and she was literally in pieces. I like that though.” Grace VanderWaal Lights Up the Sky on America’s Got Talent The rest of the judges had similar sentiments.  Even host, Nick Cannon chimed in with his thoughts on Vanderwaal.  “I’m not going to say I called it, but I’ve been saying that young girl is a superstar since the moment that I met her,” he says. “Her energy. Her vibration. Her light is so real now the world is about to see even more.” We couldn’t agree more.  What do you think of all this? Hit the comments below! View Slideshow: America’s Got Talent Finalists: Who Will Win?

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This America’s Got Talent Contestant Just Downed 120 Raw Eggs

For weeks now, we've been documenting the very best America's Got Talent auditions of the 2015 summer season. And it's safe to say that Patrick Bertoletti does not qualify for this honor. But he certainly was responsible for one of the most memorable Tuesday night. The extreme eater/chef showed off a rather unique trait in front of Howard Stern and company, downing 120 raw eggs (the equivalent of FIFTEEN POUNDS OF EGGS) in just a few minutes. “When God was giving out talents, he ran out and gave me that talent,” joked Bertoletti. “That's my one talent.”  Watch the “performance” above, but be warned: it is not for the faint of heart. Or stomach.

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Justin Bieber Surveillance Video Backs Singer, Likely Clears Name

Take this , Keyshawn Johnson! Authorities have viewed a surveillance video from Justin Bieber’s home, filmed on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, that proves what the singer has been saying all along: He was NOT behind the wheel of his Ferrari when it sped around his Calabasas neighborhood, earning the wrath of Johnson and a visit from authorities. According to TMZ sources, Tyler the Creator was telling the truth in the days that followed when Tweeting that he drove the car that evening. The video depicts Tyler pulling up to Justin’s home in the vehicle and Bieber arriving a short time later on a motorcycle. Johnson then shows up about 30 seconds later, just as Tyler is exits the car and Bieber gets into it so he can maneuver into the garage. Despite witness testimony that swears Bieber was driving recklessly that evening, a source tells TMZ it is now “highly unlikely” criminal charges will be filed against anyone involved.

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Jonathan Allen, Gay America’s Got Talent Contestant, Earns Standing O

America’s Got Talent has not lacked for drama early in Season 9. Travis Pratt proposed to his girlfriend on stage. Paul Thomas Mitchell made like John Mayer and then broke down in front of the judges. Anna Christine was simply awesome. And then last night Jonathan Allen came out, announced that his parents kicked him out on his 18th birthday for being gay, and then stunned with the following audition: Jonathan Allen America’s Got Talent Audition Crowed Howie Mandel: “You seem like a good person, and you have a dream, and a talent, and your own family disowned you, but with your talent, this show has become your family, and we’d like to say ‘welcome home.’ We love you, we accept you, and we are so proud that you came here.” Amen, Howie. Amen.

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Hilton Botha, Oscar Pistorius Case Detective, Charged With Attempted Murder

The Oscar Pistorius case took a strange twist after it was revealed that Hilton Botha, the lead investigator, was charged with seven counts of attempted murder. Prosecutors said they didn’t know Botha faces seven charges of attempted murder in connection with the October 2011 shooting of a minibus in South Africa. Hilton Botha, a 24-year police veteran with 16 years as a detective, is slated to appear in court this May along with two other police officers in the incident. The bus shooting charges were initially dropped in the wake of the incident, but officials said the Director of Public Prosecutions had reinstated the charges. The country’s National Prosecuting Authority said the detective should be taken off the Oscar Pistorius case, but it’s a decision only police can make. The revelation came one day after Botha testified that authorities recovered two boxes of testosterone, along with needles, from Pistorius’ bedroom. This raised speculation that Pistorius was on steroids when he fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last week at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. In the bail hearing, Botha testified that contrary to Pistorius’ claims, he knew Steenkamp “was in the bathroom, and he shot four shots through the door.” Pistorius has claimed that he thought she was an intruder when he fired and the whole thing was a tragic accident; police and prosecutors say otherwise. Botha and Pistorius actually crossed paths before in 2009, when the detective investigated accusations of assault against the Olympic track superstar. Pistorius won global acclaim as the first-ever double-amputee runner in Olympic competition last year, holding his own against able-bodied athletes.

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Matt Lauer: On Vacation, In Trouble?

Where in the world is Matt Lauer? It’s a question The Today Show has asked for years, but the answer this week has created even more controversy around NBC. TMZ has learned that Lauer is on vacation with his family in Vail, a seemingly innocuous luxury, except for two facts: It is February Sweeps, the television period where ratings truly translate into advertising dollars. With Robin Roberts returning yesterday to Good Morning America , you would think Today would want its lead anchor in place to go up against such stiff competition. But NBC insiders say Lauer “took this exact same week off last year and the year before” because his kids are on school break “and other anchors have taken off in Sweeps months before.” We have no doubt that’s all true. Still, GMA is destroying Today in the ratings and we can see this trip simply increasing the abundance of Matt Lauer fired rumors.

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Melanie Brown to Take Over on America’s Got Talent

America’s Got Talent is welcoming another Brit on board. With Sharon Osbourne quitting at the end of last season, the NBC series has announced that Melanie Brown will be taking over her seat this summer alongside Howard Stern and Howie Mandel. “I’ve known Melanie since she did Dancing with the Stars , and I’ve known her as a performer in The Spice Girls before that,” said NBC president of alternative Paul Telegdy. He added: “To know her is to know a very frank, strong, enduring entertainer. Someone who has a very strong point of view. We needed somebody who was qualified for the job. She’s an amazing singer, dancer and a huge personality. The contestants will get a lot of constructive feedback from her and I can’t wait to see her chemistry with Howard and Howie.” Will Brown make a good America’s Got Talent judge?   Yes, I love her! No, terrible choice! It’s possible View Poll »

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America’s Got Talent Results: Who Was Saved?

Coming off a mostly disappointing audition episode , which acts on America’s Got Talent advanced to the next round? Results were announced last night… Eliminations – Solo Male Variety Rock Star Juggler Mike Price needs to change his name to “Really Good Juggler” Mike Price. When you add a unicycle, which immediately eliminates any form of “Rock Star” or sexiness. If Piers was still around, when he dropped a club, he would have been buzzed. Cristin Sandu was an obvious elimination, though the sadist in me wished there was a Gymkana-style accident where he caught on fire. Eliminated: Rock Star Juggler Mike Price, Cristin Sandu Advanced: Jacob Williams Eliminations – Color Inspire the Fire just wasn’t good when they performed. They have a sympathetic story, but sympathy could only get a group so far. Let them inspire children on a smaller level, but not as a Vegas act. All Beef Patty was okay, but didn’t move. I wonder if Prince Poppycock was competing this season, would he have been more accepted now that Piers Morgan wasn’t around. Light Wire Theater was the clear and obvious frontrunner. They have at least three more weeks to create some more shapes if they haven’t already been working on their designs. Eliminated: Inspire the Fire, All Beef Patty Advanced: Light Wire Theater Eliminations – Dance and Song There was an outside shot that people really wanted to see this dreaded “Turf vs. Elusive” storyline, but luckily no one really wanted to. I still thought Lindsey Norton was better than both, but we’ll see next week if she will be the one solo dancer against Turf. Jake Wesley Rogers wasn’t ready for the big stage, he needed a few more coffee shops and smaller venues to grow, but this had to be a great learning experience for Jake. This left a really obvious choice for the Untouchables to advance. The two week Olympic break will help this group stay fresh if they stick to a salsa/samba style. Eliminated: Elusive, Jake Wesley Rogers Advanced: The Untouchables Final Eliminations When Spencer basically said, “Ouchies, my elbow!” you knew that no one was going to vote for him. This left us with two very interesting choices. I didn’t prefer Wordspit not because of their original song, but because of the chaos that ensued during the performance. It was a lot of noise and that comes from someone that likes Skrillex. All Wheel Sports did miles better than their direct competition, American BMX Stunt Team, both because they seem to have a more youthful approach, but also a more creative way of using the stage. Howard seemed to continue to champion his band flag, but Howie and Sharon weren’t having it. Eliminated: Spencer Horseman Wordspit and the Illest!’s Vote: Howard All Wheel Sports’ Vote: Howie, Sharon

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Phillip Phillips Undergoes Successful Surgery, On Target for Tour Opening

It’s been a back and forth few weeks for Phillip Phillips since being named American Ido l champion, but we can now confirm the singer has, indeed, undergone a six-and-a-hour surgery to remove especially large kidney stones that were too large to pass. He’s recovering and is on track to take part in every tour stop this summer. “Surgery went well,” his rep told multiple media outlets this morning “He’s resting and will be ready for the idol tour kickoff in July!” Phillips fought through eight procedures throughout his Idol run, which ended in May with a victory over Jessica Sanchez . “[America’s] just seen a glimpse of what Phillip can do,” his father told People . “We can’t wait to get him well and 100 percent and really see how he can perform.”

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