“America’s Got Talent” winner Boyd vows to take better care of himself after exhaustion

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 15th, 2009 The top 10 contestants of America’s Got Talent 2009 finals, to be broadcast today, are as follows: Kevin Skinner Texas Tenors Recycled Percussion Grandma Lee Fab Five Voices of Glory Drew Stevyns Hairo Torres Lawrence Beaman Barbara Padilla Piers Morgan called the Texas Tenors, a cheesy trio of cowboy-hat-wearing crooners from Houston who performed Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” his new “guilty pleasure,” while David Hasselhoff said Voices of Glory, an inspirational singing sibling act from Highland, N.Y., had a “slam dunk” with their rendition of Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love of All.” Viewer votes will determine which of the 10 finalists will win a chance to headline a Las Vegas show and the $1 million grand prize. Before the fourth season winner is crowned Wednesday, Susan Boyle, the Scottish sensation of “Britain’s Got Talent,” will make her U.S.

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 1st, 2009 Jerry Springer to host live 'America's Got Talent'LOS ANGELES — Jerry Springer is coming back in the "America's Got Talent" fold — this time hosting a live version of the TV talent contest in Las Vegas. Springer, who served as host of "America's Got Talent" for two seasons on NBC, will emcee the Las Vegas show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino starting in October.

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 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 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 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle has apparently regained her form, for she recently gave a stunning performance in London, as part of the ongoing Britain's Got Talent tour. The show's runner-up previously pulled out of concerts in Manchester, Liverpool and two in Nottingham citing exhaustion.

June 20th, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle was asked to remain at bay from another Britain's Got Talent concert after the singing sensation suffered exhaustion once again. The show runner-up remained at her rented London flat while the rest of the finalists took to the stage in Cardiff.

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.

June 13th, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle stunned the crowd at Birmingham with her recent jaw-dropping comeback on the opening date of the Britain's Got Talent tour. The show's runner-up, who had left her tour appearance for speculation until last minute, wooed 5,000 euphoric fans, who gave her a standing ovation for her performance at the National Indoor Arena.

June 11th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has reportedly moved into a new 2-million pound flat provided by Simon Cowell along with her beloved cat Pebbles. According to the sources, show judge Cowell is renting the London pad for his "prized possession", a show runner-up, for five weeks.

June 1st, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle had an 'emotional breakdown' after losing out in the show's grand final. According to sources, the singer was rushed to Priory clinic suffering from exhaustion.