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Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Jennifer Hudson didn’t win “American Idol” 18 years ago — she came in seventh place. But it didn’t matter: She was soon destined for a tremendous, award-winning career. The superstar became the first and only “Idol” alum to win an acting Oscar, nabbing the best supporting actress trophy in 2007 for her stellar turn in “Dreamgirls.” Fast-forward to 2022 and Hudson is now an EGOT, having also won a Tony Award, Grammy and Daytime Emmy along the way. Now, she’s adding another credit to her lengthy resume: talk show host. Hudson will debut “The Jennifer Hudson Show” on Sept. 12, which also happens to be the star’s birthday. But why a talk show?

Simon Cowell spoke about the time he met the late Queen during an interview on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday.

Simon Cowell is vouching for Harry Styles.

Simon Cowell is vouching for Harry Styles. The talent judge, who has long been a champion of Styles and famously put the boys of One Direction together on in 2010, gushed over the singer's character when asked about the recent spitgate drama out of the Venice Film Festival.Days ago, Styles started an internet frenzy when footage appeared to show him spitting on his co-star Chris Pine at the premiere of their film. Styles later joked about the alleged incident during a performance at Madison Square Garden, while Pine's rep vehemently denied it happening. «That doesn't sound like Harry,» Cowell said on Thursday in an appearance on . Host Jimmy Kimmel noted that maybe Styles spit on «accident.» «I was thinking that, yeah,» Cowell admitted.

From world leaders to her closest family members, there has been a global outpouring of grief at the loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. And among those sharing their memories and tributes are a host of celebs, with everyone from Joan Collins to Sting honouring The Queen and her “incomparable legacy”. Dame Joan, who had met Her Majesty and was part of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year, took to Instagram to pay her respects.

The Mayyas dance group and theatrical pole dancer Kristy Sellars advanced to the season 17 finals of America's Got Talent on Wednesday during a results episode.The members of the all-female Lebanese dance group screamed and hugged each other when they learned they were moving on at the end of the one-hour show on NBC.'I am not surprised that this is happening because these girls have done such an amazing job,' said Sofia Vergara, 50, who used her Golden Buzzer on the group. Dynamic dancers: The Mayyas dance group and theatrical pole dancer Kristy Sellars advanced to the season 17 finals of America's Got Talent on Wednesday during a results episodeThe Mayyas thanked Sofia and everyone who voted for them for their support.Kristy, 36, from Ballarat, Australia, started crying when she learned she was advancing to the finals.

"America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show on Tuesday, while contestant Kristy Sellars said the judges' reactions to her pole dance act were "amazing." On the red carpet, Sellars told Fox News Digital that judge Simon Cowell, 62, had talked to her after the show about "an opportunity," but didn't disclose any further details.  During the show, Cowell also declared that the Lebanese all-female dance group, the Mayyas, "is a performance that changes the world." Mandel expressed his enthusiasm for the Mayyas as well while speaking with Fox News Digital.  "That was my favorite moment of the night," the 66-year-old television personality said on the red carpet at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in Pasadena, California. 'America's Got Talent' judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show on Tuesday.

"America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show Tuesday, while contestant Kristy Sellars said the judges' reactions to her pole dance act were "amazing." On the red carpet, Sellars told Fox News Digital that judge Simon Cowell, 62, had talked to her after the show about "an opportunity" but didn't disclose any details.  During the show, Cowell also declared that the Lebanese all-female dance group, the Mayyas, "is a performance that changes the world." Mandel also expressed his enthusiasm for the Mayyas while speaking with Fox News Digital.  "That was my favorite moment of the night," the 66-year-old television personality said on the red carpet at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in Pasadena, California. "America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show Tuesday.

Simon Cowell — together with Magic Johnson, Hannah Waddingham and Viola Davis — will help Jennifer Hudson launch her eponymous talk show.

Jennifer Hudson has reassured her celebrity guests they will be "safe" on her talk show. The 'Dreamgirls' stars eponymous daytime series kicks off next week with her reuniting with former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell for their first sit-down chat since she competed in the third season of the talent show in 2004, and she wants to reassure the music mogul, and the other famous faces that will appear in later episodes, that they don't need to feel "vulnerable" with her because she wants the programme to be a "comfortable space". She said: "I really want to create a comfortable space to.

“America’s Got Talent” dance group the Mayyas awed the judges and audience during Tuesday night’s semifinals.

This is a pole-dancing act you won’t mind watching with your parents.

Kelly Clarkson is living for a moment like this. The 40-year-old superstar recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her historic win while gearing up for the fourth season of her eponymous talk show. On Sept.

Heidi Klum looked chic while walking down the America's Got Talent red carpet in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The 49-year-old model — who was joined by fellow judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel — donned a flowery black blouse with pink petals and bright green stems.She added a pair of skintight black pants, and she walked in matching high heels.  Fashionable: Heidi Klum looked chic while walking down the America's Got Talent red carpet in Los Angeles on TuesdayKlum's long blonde locks cascaded down her back, and she wore bangs in the front.  Her co-judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel walked down the carpet along with the supermodel. The 62-year-old former American Idol judge wore his trademark charcoal gray t-shirt and black jeans.  Flowery: The 49-year-old model donned a flowery black blouse with pink petals and bright green stems Blonde: Klum's long blonde locks cascaded down her back Letting her hair down: She wore her bangs down in the front Down the red carpet: Her co-judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel walked down the carpet along with the supermodelHe walked in stylish brown loafers and shot onlookers a small smile with his arms crossed. The 66-year-old Mandel donned a black shirt underneath a matching blazer.

Sofia Vergara hugged the members of the Mayyas, an all-female Lebanese dance group, after they performed on Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent.The 50-year-old judge ran up onto the stage to embrace the group after they performed last during the two-hour episode on NBC. 'Thirty-six women dancing as one,' said Sofia of her Golden Buzzer pick. 'It's magic.' Dance group: Sofia Vergara hugged the members of the Mayyas, an all-female Lebanese dance group, after they performed on Tuesday's episode of America's Got TalentThe mesmerizing dance act wowed Sofia and the other judges as they all gave them a standing ovation along with the audience.'This is a performance that changes the world,' Simon Cowell, 62, said.

 brought 11 contestants back to the stage for the fifth night of the season's live qualifier rounds, and the performances were some of the best thus far this year.More acts — all of whom were the best of the best from the lengthy auditions -- returned to face the judges once again at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, and they upped the production value and energy levels for each performance.The pressure to deliver in a big way was even higher than their first time on stage, and some of the night's hopefuls brought their A-game in an effort to impress the judges and, more importantly, viewers at home who will be voting on who makes it through to the next stage in the competition. Only two can move on!From a freestyle rap magician to a high-flying pole-dancing aerialist to some knife-throwing brothers who risk life and limb for fun, here's a look at the acts that stood out from the crowd on Tuesday with truly impressive performances.Blending free-style rap, emotional inspiration, mentalism and close-up magic, Mervant Vera brings a whole new type of illusion act to the forefront with his innovative and uniquely entertaining take on the act, breathing new life into previously tired forms of magic.«You are a genius, I have to say.

Heidi Klum took a walk on the wild side as she wore a leopard print ensemble on Tuesday to the America's Got Talent taping in Pasadena, California.The 49-year-old AGT judge was a sheer delight in the short-sleeved dress that featured a see-through black skirt.Heidi completed her look with leopard-print heels and accessorized with matching animal print sunglasses. Wild outfit: Heidi Klum took a walk on the wild side as she wore a leopard print ensemble on Tuesday to the America's Got Talent taping in Pasadena, CaliforniaShe also carried a large leopard print dress as she arrived for the AGT taping.Heidi had her long blonde hair down around her shoulders and smiled as she acknowledged her fans.

The semifinals continue this week on “America’s Got Talent”, with only two of the acts performing to be sent forward to next week’s grand finale.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Fremantle Group CEO Jennifer Mullin and Fremantle Group COO and CEO Continental Europe Andrea Scrosati are set to deliver a keynote address at Mipcom. The session comes on the heels of Fremantle Group’s recent high-profile acquisitions, including Element Pictures (“Conversations With Friends”), Lux Vide (“Medici”), Dancing Ledge Productions (“The Salisbury Poisonings”) and Eureka (“Holey Moley”). alongside talent partnerships with globally-renowned creatives including Angelina Jolie, Neil Cross, Paolo Sorrentino, Luca Guadagnino, Michael Winterbottom, Jimmy Fallon, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Simon Cowell, Penelope Cruz, Pablo and Juan De Dios Larrain and Cara Delevingne.

“It’s a no from me, dawg.”A resurfaced video from the first season of “American Idol” in 2002 has Twitter users doing a double take at a blonde, energetic hopeful who very much resembles Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.However, the woman in the video — which has 1.2 million views and over 37,900 likes since it was posted on Sunday — claims her name is Stefanie Sugarman, 23, and says she is from Alta Loma, California, despite Greene hailing from the Peach State.“My biggest worry right now is telling work how I’m going to miss Monday. Calling in sick.

The Voice UK alongside Anne Marie, Tom Jones and will.i.am. As Olly shot to fame in 2009 on the X Factor, the A-lister erupted into a bitter feud with his twin brother after he was unable to make his wedding due to the show's commitments.Olly's rift began with his twin brother, Ben Hart, after the Thinking of Me hitmaker was unable to make his brother's wedding in 2009.The Voice UK judge had X Factor commitments to honour as he was due to perform in the live semi-finals.Olly recently broke his silence on the 13-year rift when he was asked if he had spoken to his brother at all since.He replied: "No, we haven’t spoken.