Jerry Springer to host live ‘America’s Got Talent’ in Las Vegas starting in October

September 16th, 2009 'America's Got Talent' champion selectedLOS ANGELES — Kevin Skinner flew the coop with the grand prize on "America's Got Talent." The singing chicken farmer from Mayfield, Ky., was awarded the NBC talent competition's $1 million grand prize and a headlining spot at a Las Vegas show. Skinner received the most viewer votes on Wednesday's season finale, overcoming runner-up Barbara Padilla, an opera singer from Houston, and eight other finalists.

September 15th, 2009 Correction: 'America's Got Talent'LOS ANGELES — In a Sept. 14 story about "America's Got Talent," The Associated Press erroneously reported the title and artists of a song performed by Recycled Percussion.

September 14th, 2009 "America's Got Talent" winner has exhaustionST. LOUIS — The 2008 winner of NBC's "America's Got Talent" is pledging to take better care of himself after a brief hospital stay for exhaustion.

September 11th, 2009 LOS ANGELES — Susan Boyle is bringing her act to America. The Scottish sensation of "Britain's Got Talent" will make her U.S.

September 10th, 2009 5 acts advance to 'America's Got Talent' finalsLOS ANGELES — A contorting breakdancer from Oregon, an opera singer from Texas, a percussive quartet from New Hampshire, a baritone singer from California and a singer-guitarist from Maryland round out the final slate of competitors on "America's Got Talent." Five other acts were dismissed from the NBC talent show during Wednesday's episode. Viewers selected the five finalists through phone, e-mail and text message votes.

September 3rd, 2009 **Exclusive**David Hasselhoff 'America's Got Talent' host is all smiles while picking up his prescription after leaving the Urology department of Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHollywood. more images

September 2nd, 2009 5 acts reach finals on 'America's Got Talent'LOS ANGELES — The judges on "America's Got Talent" are breaking the rules. Instead of choosing between two acts for one coveted spot in the show's final round, Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and David Hasselhoff changed things up Wednesday and invited both acts to return to the NBC talent show.

September 2nd, 2009 JERRY SPRINGER is returning to AMERICA'S GOT TALENT - he is set to host a live version of the hit reality show in Las Vegas. The TV talk show veteran served as presenter on the Simon Cowell talent hunt for two seasons, before quitting last year (08) to star in Broadway musical Chicago.

September 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Nick Cannon has slammed rumours that he landed the job of hosting 'America's Got Talent' only because of his famous wife Mariah Carey. The rapper/actor, who married the 'Hero' hitmaker last year, has insisted that their marital relationship does not sway potential employers.

August 27th, 2009 5 more acts make 'America's Got Talent' semifinalsLOS ANGELES — A guitarist from Baltimore, three singing sisters from Seattle, a percussive quartet from Goffstown, N.H., an opera singer from Houston and a pint-sized ballroom-dance duo from Everett, Wash., have claimed the last five semifinal spots on "America's Got Talent." Drew Stevyns, the EriAm Sisters, Recycled Percussion, Barbara Padilla and Erik and Rickie joined the show's semifinal slate of 20 acts Wednesday. All are vying for a $1 million prize and the chance to headline a Las Vegas show in October.

August 27th, 2009 Jerry Springer poses for photographs as he arrives at his Manhattan hotelNew York City. more images

August 20th, 2009 5 more rise on 'America's Got Talent'LOS ANGELES — Five more "America's Got Talent" acts are moving on. Jeffrey Ou, a pianist from Carrollton, Texas; Lawrence Beamen, a singer from Walnut Creek, Calif.; Mario and Jenny Ferreira, married jugglers from Las Vegas; Hairo Torres, a contortionist breakdancer from Grants Pass, Ore.; and Footworkingz, a dance crew from Chicago learned Wednesday that they will compete in the NBC talent show's semifinals.

August 19th, 2009 Talk show host JERRY SPRINGER is set to show off his dancing skills on Broadway after signing on to play BILLY FLYNN in hit musical CHICAGO. The TV host will tackle tunes like Razzle Dazzle when he takes on the legal role from Tuesday night (18Aug09) after wowing West End audiences as Flynn.

August 13th, 2009 'America's Got Talent' narrows field to 5LOS ANGELES — A trio of singing siblings, five sisters who tap dance, three tenors from Texas, a husband-and-wife dance team and a man and his dog are advancing to the next round of "America's Got Talent." Voices of Glory, a singing trio from Highland, New York; the Fab Five, dancing sisters from Morgan, Utah; the Texas Tenors of Houston; Paradizo Dance from Brooklyn; and Tony Hoard and his dog Rory from New Castle, Ind., learned Wednesday that they will compete in the show's semifinals. All are vying for a $1 million prize and the chance to headline a Las Vegas show in October.

June 19th, 2009 'America's Got Talent' looking for its own BoyleLOS ANGELES — "America's Got Talent" has got a problem: Susan Boyle. Will the NBC talent show, which begins its fourth season Tuesday, be able to find its own version of the 48-year-old Scottish singing sensation? Boyle's first appearance on the British production earlier this year generated millions of YouTube hits and sparked an unmeasurable amount of attention.