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 kicked off its second night of the season's live qualifier rounds, and the performances are even bigger and wilder than last week.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 musical impressionists to fairy singers to young dance crews, here's a look at the acts that stood out from the crowd on Tuesday with truly impressive performances.

 kicked off its second night of the season's live qualifier rounds, and the performances are even bigger and wilder than last week.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 musical impressionists to fairy singers to young dance crews, here's a look at the acts that stood out from the crowd on Tuesday with truly impressive performances.

America's Got Talent live shows kicked off with a bang on 9 August, with the season 17 acts bringing their best performances to the stage yet.MORE: Divisive AGT live performance leaves Simon Cowell speechlessThe bar was high for Terry Crews' golden buzzer act Avery Dixon, but after the saxophone player gave it everything he had, the judges and audience were left in awe.VIDEO: Carrie Underwood is unrecognizable in incredible 1990s videoAfter his set that brought the house down, Simon Cowell was left suitably impressed and went on to make a bold prediction for Avery."I want to say something," he started. "I know we say a lot of 'You're going to be a star etc', I promise you, Avery, since we met you, something's changed.MORE: Sofia Vergara teases return to AGT after absence from judge cuts"I'm going to predict something," he added, then taking fans down memory lane by revisiting his first taste of Stateside fame with American Idol."I said this about Carrie Underwood years and years and years ago on another show, which is…you're going to be a superstar.A post shared by America's Got Talent - AGT (@agt)Avery Dixon's performance blew the judges away"I promise you, Avery.

Simon Cowell has spoken out over the tragic death of America’s Got Talent star Nolan Neal. The contestant, who also appeared on The Voice in 2016, died aged 41 in July following a struggle with addiction. As America’s Got Talent returns with live shows this month, judge Simon, 62, addressed Nolan’s sad passing.

season 17 has reached the live rounds, and the performances are bigger and better than ever!After over two months of audition episodes, the best of the best returned to face the judges once again, this time at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, for the first night of the season's live qualifying rounds.This meant the pressure to deliver in a big way was even higher than before, and some of the night's hopefuls truly brought their A-game in the hopes of impressing the judges and, more importantly, viewers at home who will be voting on who makes it through to the next stage in the competition.From acrobatic groups to vocal powerhouses to surreal contortionists, here's a look at the acts that stood out from the crowd on Monday with truly impressive performances.This Guinea-based circus group delivers some of the most jaw-dropping acrobatic feats of the season, and they kicked the night off on a high note, performing an epic routine set to «Zapata» by Lil Saako Instinct Killers. The performance set the bar high for the acts to follow, and absolutely wowed the judges.«There's nothing to say but good job, guys!» Sofia Vergara marveled. «I couldn't think you guys could get better, because I loved you so much, but this was another level.»  This young singer's voice is more than impressive enough to earn her a place in the live rounds, but her inspiring and emotional story makes her performance all the more powerful.

Following the recent death of contestant Nolan Neal, judge Simon Cowell is grieving the loss of those gone too soon.«Unfortunately, it happens too much over the years,» Cowell told. «I was thinking about this the other day. People [who] passed too soon.

Heid Klum was a vision on Thursday as she teased her husband in a silk pink and blue slip while showcasing her supermodel figure.MORE: Heidi Klum delivers bold fashion statement as AGT co-star steps away for health reasonsThe America's Got Talent judge looked sensational in a video filmed by her spouse, Tom Kaulitz, as she elegantly danced along a white balcony which backed onto the stunning seafront. The model matched her sultry silk look with a black necklace.The America's Got Talent judge looked sensational in the clip as she elegantly danced along a white balcony which backed onto the stunning seafront.

Sofia Vergara looked incredible as she reunited with her rarely-seen lookalike mother Margarita Vergara in Miami.MORE: Sofia Vergara is a sporty goddess in skin-tight workout wearThe pair were spotted enjoying a meal out together alongside Sofia’s son Manolo, and niece Claudia.WATCH: Sofia Vergara reveals her dog Bubbles hates herSharing two sweet updates from the evening on Instagram, the star posted a heartwarming photo of her mother and son sitting across the table.READ: AGT's Sofia Vergara leaves fans speechless as she poses in silk lingerie and sparkly heelsSEE:  Sofia Vergara wows in incredible bejewelled corsetThe Modern Family actress also shared a selfie with Claudia and added a GIF which read: "Greetings from Miami, the magic city." Sofia looks so much like her mumSofia's dog adorable dog Bubbles was in attendance at the family meal and was pictured cuddling up to Manolo on his Instagram feed.Last week, the pair enjoyed a sunny summer walk together alongside the America’s Got Talent judge.Taking to her Instagram Stories, Sofia shared a stunning photo in the most perfect beach dress whilst Manolo can be seen walking Bubbles in the background. Neice Claudia is a brunette beauty like her auntThe 30-year-old also looked ultra-stylish in a relaxed white shirt and light blue jeans.Little pup Bubbles may look sweet however Sofia revealed the blonde chihuahua is not her biggest fan.Talking to Jimmy Fallon, she revealed: "Yeah that's Bubbles she hates me, she was supposed to be for me, she was supposed to be my dog and she arrived to the house and she thought she was for Joe and that's all she wants to do is go after him all day long, harass him.""It's an obsession this dog has with him.

Florida Today that all the judges “were wonderful … even Simon.” “I was ready for him. If he would have blown the buzzer on me while I was working, I would have turned around and said, ‘Respect your elders.’ But no, he was nice,” she said.

Sofia Vergara was the ultimate bombshell as she stepped out in the most glamorous summer dress alongside her son Manolo Gonzalez Vergara on a summer dog walk.MORE: Sofia Vergara is a sporty goddess in skin-tight workout wearThe America's Got Talent  judge looked sensational in a mustard floral gown, which boasted a fabulous bralet-style top and was embellished with a large knotted bow. The brunette beauty wore her chestnut locks down in natural waves and, as for makeup, she opted for a gorgeous glossy nude lip and lashings of mascara.WATCH: Sofia Vergara reveals her dog Bubbles hates herThe mother-of-one shared a sweet photo of the outing with her son on her Instagram Stories, and added a sunny GIF to the heartwarming snap.READ: Sofia Vergara wows in incredible bejewelled corsetSEE: Sofia Vergara is an ethereal dream in stunning summer dressManolo also took to Instagram whilst out with his mother and shared a hilarious photo with Sofia's dog Bubbles as he held her on the lead.

Sofia Vergara looked sensational in a stunning photo she posted on Wednesday alongside fellow America's Got Talent judge, Simon Cowell - and fans cannot get enough.MORE: Sofia Vergara's sprawling garden is the perfect place to relaxIn the photo, the mother-of-one looked incredible in a black bejewelled jumpsuit which featured a stunning corset top. Sofia wore her gorgeous tresses in elegant natural curls, and as for makeup, the star opted for dark eyes and a vibrant red lipstick.WATCH: Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum show off AGT finale outfitsPosting the incredible picture for her 26.3 million followers on Instagram, the Modern Family actress penned: "See u next week #AGT last round of auditions!!"READ: Sofia Vergara is an ethereal dream in stunning summer dressSEE: Sofia Vergara poses in string vest as she soaks up the sunshineFans couldn't wait to comment on the exciting snap.

Heidi Klum is more than a model and TV star because she's a proud and doting mom-of-four too. The AGT judge delighted fans when she posted an incredibly rare snapshot of family life with all of her children at the beach. MORE: Heidi Klum's daughter Leni causes concern with bikini selfie showing her 'little past sun-kissed' tanHeidi took to Instagram with the photo showing her alongside her sons, Henri, 16, and Johan, 15, and daughters, Leni, 18, and Lou, 12, too. WATCH: Heidi Klum parties on the beach in stylist swimsuitWhile the image of them walking into the sea was taken from behind - meaning you couldn't see their faces - it was clear that the striking brood all have their mom's statuesque physique.Heidi's oldest daughter is following in her mom's footsteps with a career in modeling, while her other children are rarely seen in public.MORE: Heidi Klum delivers bold fashion statement as AGT co-star steps away for health reasonsMORE: Why was Howie Mandel missing from AGT? Star's mystery illness revealedIt's likely that Heidi is shielding them from too much publicity before they reach adulthood. Heidi enjoyed a day at the beach with her four gorgeous children Heidi had Leni with her ex-boyfriend, Flavio Briatore, but the father of her other three children, Seal, adopted her as a baby.Right from the start, Heidi and Seal's romance was unique.

Sofia Vergara is the ultimate sun queen and on Sunday she was caught soaking up the rays in a fabulous summer dress as she set out on a dog walk with husband Joe Manganiello.MORE: Sofia Vergara poses in string vest as she soaks up the sunshineThe America's Got Talent star shared the stunning update on her Instagram Stories and showed her walking her little chihuahua Bubbles as she stepped out in an ethereal black and white strappy summer gown.WATCH: Sofia Vergara reveals her dog Bubbles hates herThe mother-of-one also shared a sweet car-selfie cuddling up to the pooch as ahead of the sunny galavant and showed off the sensational statement necklace she added to accessorise the chic gown.READ: Sofia Vergara spotlights AGT return in bedazzled ensembleSEE: Sofia Vergara stuns with risqué suspenders photo – with a twist!Sofia also shared a clip of husband Joe looking as chic as ever, wearing a pair of light blue chinos and white open-collared shirt for the occasion. The star loves a summer updateThe husband-and-wife duo have been married for five years and live in an impressive $19.6 million dollar LA mansion.The incredible property boasts seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and sits on over half an acre of land of 12000 square feet.It is nearly invisible from public view, hidden behind walls, gates, and a large hedge.

Sofia Vergara looked as fabulous as ever as she posed outside for a sun-soaked selfie wearing a barely-there string vest and small white shorts.READ: Sofia Vergara wows in stunning bikini photoIn the photo, the America's Got Talent judge opted for a hilarious Instagram filter which made her eyes and nose look exceptionally larger, as she posed in the summer look, complete with a straw hat soaking up the summer sunshine.WATCH: Sofia Vergara stuns in figure-hugging sequinned dressCaptioning the post on her Instagram Stories, the mother-of-one penned: "Me gusta el verano," with a palm tree emoji, which translates to "I like summer."SEE: Sofia Vergara stuns with risqué suspenders photo – with a twist!MORE: Sofia Vergara places $19.6 million LA home on the market - see insideThe brunette beauty's luscious tresses looked as perfect as ever as she wore them down in natural waves. Sofia is no stranger to a summer updateThe star is no stranger to a candid update and on Friday shared another fabulous selfie with fans donning an incredible beach dress.Taking to her Instagram Stories again, the mother-of-one posed in front of her ultra-glamorous full-length mirror in her stunning LA kitchen wearing a full-length ethereal Spell beach dress which had long, elegant sleeves and a subtle v-neck.The Modern Family star accessorized the stunning gown with a vibrant yellow Bottega bag and chic embellished Louis Vuitton slider sandals.

Dolly Parton approves! The country music icon has nothing but praise for a new rendition of her 1974 hit, «Jolene,» which went viral on a recent episode of . Chapel Hart, a trio of talented songstresses from Mississippi, came out and immediately won over the judges with their enthusiasm, energy and a creative new spin on the classic. The ladies explained that their original song, a tune called «You Can Have Him, Jolene,» is inspired by and an ode to Parton.«We were so inspired by the song 'Jolene,' and we just love the storyline. And we figured, though, from 1973 to 2022, we could not still be fighting over the same man,» singer Danica Hart explained.

Dolly Parton approves! The country music icon has nothing but praise for a new rendition of her 1974 hit, «Jolene,» which went viral on a recent episode of . Chapel Hart, a trio of talented songstresses from Mississippi, came out and immediately won over the judges with their enthusiasm, energy and a creative new spin on the classic. The ladies explained that their original song, a tune called «You Can Have Him, Jolene,» is inspired by and an ode to Parton.«We were so inspired by the song 'Jolene,' and we just love the storyline. And we figured, though, from 1973 to 2022, we could not still be fighting over the same man,» singer Danica Hart explained.

Sofia Vergara is no stranger to a daring photo, and on Thursday it was no different when the star took to social media with another flirty throwback.MORE: Sofia Vergara wows in stunning bikini photoThe America's Got Talent judge was a vision in the stylish black-and-white photo as she elegantly laid on a large bed whilst carefully draped with silk bedsheet. Her brunette tresses looked effortlessly glamorous as they were shaped around the mother-of-one's face.WATCH: Sofia Vergara stuns in figure-hugging sequinned dressCaptioning the post on her Instagram Stories, the 50-year-old simply wrote: "#tbt".READ: Sofia Vergara stuns with risqué suspenders photo – with a twist!SEE: Sofia Vergara places $19.6 million LA home on the market - see insideSofia loves sharing gorgeous throwback photos with her 26.2 million followers and also posted two beautiful photos of her 14-year-old self posing for a candid photo in a green and pink bodysuit - and she looked incredible.

Despite each of the judges, and host Terry Crews, having already given out their Golden Buzzers throughout the course of the audition rounds, the judges did something special and very rare to honor the trio's incredible performance — a collective Golden Buzzer!The group — who grew up in a small town in Mississippi called Harts Chapel, hence the group's name — came out and immediately won over the judges with their enthusiasm and energy.As for what they performed, the ladies explained that their original song, a tune called «You Can Have Him, Jolene,» is inspired by and an ode to Dolly Parton, and her iconic 1973 tune «Jolene.»«We were so inspired by the song 'Jolene,' and we just love the storyline. And we figured, though, from 1973 to 2022, we could not still be fighting over the same man,» singer Danica Hart explained. «So we decided to tell her, 'You can just have him, Jolene.'»The high-energy, raucous country anthem brought down the house, earning a standing ovation from all four judges and a booming chant of «Golden Buzzer» from the entire audience.«I mean, that was fantastic!» Simon Cowell marveled in a stunned tone.

America's Got Talent wind down with only two more remaining till the live shows, tragedy strikes the family as one of the show's more memorable contestants passes away.MORE: Sofia Vergara takes to the stage as she participates in risky AGT auditionAccording to People, singer-songwriter Nolan Neal, a former contestant on the show, died on Monday at the age of 41.VIDEO: Sofia Vergara teases AGT in new TV promoHis cousin, Dylan Seals, an audio engineer, confirmed the news, stating that while the cause of death was uncertain, he had lost his "battle with substance abuse."Nolan appeared on season 15 of AGT back in 2020, performing his original song Lost to the judges and even receiving a standing ovation from Howie Mandel.MORE: AGT's Jackie Evancho says anorexia battle has left her with 'bones of an 80-year-old'He even opened up about his substance abuse issues and dealing with his father's suicide, being put through to the next round but ultimately getting cut in the Judges' Choice. He was also a contestant on season 15 of The Voice, being a part of Team Adam Levine but getting cut there as well.Nolan auditioned on season 15 of AGTThe local county's medical examiner confirmed the news to TMZ earlier in the week, while his cousin said in a statement to People: "He was a natural-born entertainer and it was obvious to all of us from an early age. "He blew us all away with his incredibly powerful vocal delivery and songwriting.

spoke to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and were told that Neal was found dead at 8 p.m. local time in his bedroom after his roommate received a call from the singer's mother, who hadn't heard from him.

TMZ, saying he was found in his Nashville, Tenn., apartment. No cause of death was determined, however, Neal had a history of drug abuse.According to authorities, Neal’s roommate had called them once they discovered his body in his bedroom.