‘AGT’: Blind 17-Year-Old Singer, Putri Ariani, Nabs Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer After Breathtaking Performance

“America’s Got Talent” returned on Tuesday for the fourth night of season 18 auditions, and the show kept the talent train rolling along with a brand new selection of jaw-dropping performances and potential future celebs.

 returned on Tuesday for the fourth night of season 18 auditions, and the show kept the talent train rolling along with a brand new selection of jaw-dropping performances and potential future celebs.The show's stalwart stars -- including judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum, as well as host Terry Crews -- returned to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as another group of hopefuls hit the stage to show off their skills.Early in the second hour of Tuesday's two-hour show, one particularly impressive dance crew, known as Murmuration, took the stage with a unique act involving 65 total dancers.The performance involved one man leading the giant cadre of synchronized performers — all of whom managed to pull off a perfectly times routine with their arms and upper bodies and all while blindfolded.It truly is something you've got to see to really understand the beauty.Mandel, however, certainly saw the beauty in it and was left stunned by the flawless audition.«Well, I was mesmerized,» Mandel said after his fellow judges had already showered the group in effusive praise. «I find what you do hypnotic.»«And I think it's very original.

Samba Pa Ti‘ or ‘Europa‘ — the ballads,” Santana, 75, told The Post from his home in Hawaii. “We made an impact on the world as far as facilitating a vibration that makes people feel spiritual and sexually aroused at the same time.” The dad of three — who may or may not have been listening to his favorite artists Marvin Gaye, John Coltrane, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Nina Simone and Tina Turner when his own children were conceived — said his sensual sound unites him with fans across continents.“Because people grew up listening to this music in their living rooms, people made love with them and so somehow we became like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, part of an institution,” he said.“I could go anywhere in the world, Ireland, Japan or Africa, and I’m not a tourist, I’m part of the family.”The native of Autlan, Mexico, whose father was a violinist, started as a street musician, and quickly realized his talent would one day become his profession.“My father would enter me into contests and I would always win,” he said.

A 12-year-old boy known for busking on Market Street and wowing shoppers with his vocals has appeared on hit TV show America's Got Talent - and got a standing ovation from all the judges.

an immediate standout star in the current series of America's Got Talent, blind singing sensation Putri Ariani has revealed her lofty career ambitions - and her hopes that Simon Cowell will be the man to help her achieve them. The talented 17-year-old wowed viewers with her show-stopping performance on June 7, which even moved normally stoic judge Cowell, 63, to tears. In fact, the British judge was so impressed by the multihyphenate musician's triumphant performance he pressed the golden buzzer to send her straight through to the live rounds.

Amanda Holden has been forced to set the record straight on her rumoured 'rift' with Holly Willoughby for the first time after the Phillip Schofield scandal emerged. The Britain's Got Talent judge has released a statement on her Instagram today (June 8) following reports of an alleged 'feud' between her and the This Morning presenter.

Rebecca Ferguson, a former runner-up on The X Factor, has criticized ITV after the UK broadcaster failed to investigate her “traumatic” experience on the Simon Cowell entertainment show.

 returned on Tuesday for the second night of season 18 auditions, and the show kept the impressive display of skill going with a whole slew of new, jaw-dropping performances.The show's stalwart stars -- including judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum, as well as host Terry Crews -- returned to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as another group of hopefuls hit the stage to show off their skills.However, there were a few that clearly stood out — and one that inspired Simon to hand out his coveted Golden Buzzer in only the second week.The episode felt special from the moment 17-Year-Old Indonesian singer/songwriter Putri Ariani took the stage and explained how much just competing on meant to her.«My biggest challenge is that people look at me as a blind person, not as a musician,» she shared with the cameras. «But when I'm singing, I feel like a superstar.»When introducing herself to the judges, Putri explained her ultimate dream, sharing that she's hoping to go to Juilliard after having just graduated, and added, «My dream is being the biggest diva in the world like Whitney Houston and win a Grammy award.»Putri began her audition seated behind a piano and belted out an original tune that left the judges and the audience in awe.

Britain’s Got Talent is no longer the ratings banker it once was.

The Britain's Got Talent final descended into chaos after Simon Cowell was momentarily silenced after appearing to get something stuck in his throat. Following Amy Lou Smith's performance, which saw her sing the song Reflection from Mulan, show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly went to Simon for feedback, when he appeared to have something stuck in his throat and could barely speak.

There was a rather awkward moment in tonight's Britain's Got Talent final when judge Simon Cowell was left apologising to finalist Cillian O'Connor after appearing to ruin his magic trick. As the young magician performed a number of magic tricks, he asked Simon to pick a card, with the music mogul opting for the three of diamonds.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left confused on Friday night as Simon Cowell meowed – leading Declan Donnelly to tell him off. In an awkward turn of events during the fifth night of the BGT live semi-final shows, host Dec wasted no time in calling out Simon after he mocked his fellow judges as they critiqued dancing duo Romeo & Icy.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left scratching their heads during tonight's (June 2) semi-finals as judge Simon Cowell made some rather 'strange' noises. The music mogul began letting out some 'weird' cat sounds while fellow judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon were giving feedback to dance performers Romeo and Icy.

Simon Cowell was unwittingly dragged into Boycanto's act on Britain's Got Talent on Thursday night, as one cheeky little chap pied him in the face. In the VT prior to the young theatre boys' performance, Simon could be seen telling them to "be more naughty" after watching their previous show. And they clearly took the advice on board, as they put on an energetic and choreographed routine which included running out into the audience with silly string.

Many Britain's Got Talent viewers were left commenting on the same thing as Simon Cowell debuted a 'new look' during tonight's (June 1) live semi-final. Just minutes into the start of the fourth show of the week, fans headed onto social media to question the music mogul's choice of accessories.

kicked off its 18th season on Tuesday and proved that even after all the thousands of auditions seen over the years there are still a lot of amazing acts out there looking for recognition.The show's stalwart stars — including judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum, as well as host Terry Crews — returned to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as a whole new slew of hopefuls hit the stage to show off their skills.However, there were a few that clearly stood out — and one that inspired the judges to hand out the first of the season's coveted Golden Buzzers.The Mzansi Youth Choir, a collection of amazing singers from South Africa, came out with an amazing cover of a song called «It's OK,» written by former contestant Nightbirde, who died shortly after having to drop out of the season following a battle with cancer.The performance was breathtaking and uplifting and hit very close to home for the judges — all of whom had formed a connection to Nightbirde before her tragic passing.Simon was brought to tears and had a hard time getting out his words before showering the choir with love and praise.«I know how much this would have meant to her. Right until the end, she was so passionate about sharing her music,» a tearful Simon shared.

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell was blasted by viewers for his critique of young singer Tina Connolly's performance. After 15-year-old Tia belted out Katy Perry's hit Firework in the second live semi-final on Tuesday (May 30), Simon bluntly told her she was put through from the audition stage "not because you're the best singer in the competition, but because you've got guts."

Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell had fans distracted during a cringe-inducing moment on Monday’s show. The awkward blunder happened as Musa Motha and Amy Lou became the first confirmed finalists.

Britain's Got Talent stars Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden spent the bank holiday weekend together as they dined out with their families. Simon was joined by his fiancee Lauren Silverman, while Amanda had husband Chris Hughes in tow.The couples were not alone as they were joined by their children, including Amanda's daughters Alex, 17, and Hollie, 11, as well as Simon and Lauren's son Eric, who is very rarely seen on social media.

Amanda Holden shared how much she and Simon Cowell get along famously away from the Britain't Got Talent judging desk as she posted a joyous snap on Instagram. The BGT judges posed together away from the ITV talent show with their familes.