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The last performance episode of “America’s Got Talent” Season 18 aired on Tuesday, September 26 with the 11 finalists taking the stage for America’s votes. Everything seemed to be going according to plan until it came to the second act of the night, Mzansi Youth Choir. Following their high-energy performance of “My Universe” by BTS and Coldplay, Howie Mandel was booed by the live studio audience when he declared it “wasn’t [his] favorite.” Do You agree with Howie? Or were you more in the camp of Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara, who had nothing but praises for the South African chorale group? Watch the “AGT” video above.

Howie started out his critic by telling them, “I love you,” and that they’re one of his “favorite choirs ever in the history of ‘AGT.'” He went on to say, “I was so moved when you first came on. [But] if this was the album,...

Things got a bit chaotic on Tuesday (September 19) night’s episode of America’s Got Talent as Howie Mandel caused more red X button drama, which led to Simon Cowell apologizing to one of the acts. The incident happened while Nashville singing duo Trailer Flowers were on stage performing their original song, “Who You Are.” Midway through the act, Mandel leaned over and sneakily pressed Heidi Klum‘s red X button. However, with the show being live, the cameras didn’t pick up the button push, so host Terry Crews had to come out and clarify what had happened. The producers then aired an alternate shot that showed Mandel hitting Klum’s buzzer. “I would not press my buzzer in the semi-finals,” Mandel lied, despite everyone seeing the proof for themselves. Mandel has previously come under criticism for hitting the red X on Phil Wright & Parent Jam, the Sharpe Family Singers,...

During the September 19 episode of “America’s Got Talent,” things got spicy at the judges’ table when Simon Cowell scolded the show’s producers on live television. It all started when Howie Mandel pressed Heidi Klum‘s red X during the vocal performance of “Who You Are” by Nashville singing duo Trailer Flowers. Being a live show, the actual button push wasn’t caught on camera, but when host Terry Crews came out to clarify what happened, the producers played a clip of Howie sneakily pressing Heidi’s red buzzer. Watch the “AGT” moment in the video above.

“I would not press my buzzer in the semi-finals,” Howie falsely declared, despite the proof being shown on camera. Of course, Howie was not being completely genuine because he had previously X’ed Phil Wright & Parent Jam, Sharpe Family Singers and Ray Wold & Mom during this season’s live shows, and received some flack for it online.

“America’s Got Talent” continued the live shows of its 18th season on September 5 with the third round of performances in the “Qualifiers.” On Tuesday night’s show, 11 acts performed for America’s vote and only two of them will advance to “The Finals” when the results are delivered by Terry Crews on Wednesday night. Before that happens, we can reveal that Your favorite act of the night was singer/pianist Putri Ariani, as voted on by viewers in Gold Derby’s overnight poll.

Putri had the honor of closing out Tuesday’s performance show as the final act to make their case for a spot in the finale. She entered this round with a leg up on many of her competitors because she received Simon Cowell‘s Golden Buzzer back in her audition. The other Golden Buzzer to perform in the “Qualifiers 3” week was chorale group Mzansi Youth Choir, who...

On September 5, 2023, the third set of season 18 qualifiers took the stage on “America’s Got Talent.” Host Terry Crews welcomed viewers back to the show along with judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. But who were the best acts from this episode? And who deserves to advance to the next round of the competition? Below we rank the 11 acts that performed. Do any of Tuesday’s acts have what it takes to win the million dollars this year?

See ‘America’s Got Talent’: Who was your favorite live act from ‘AGT’ Qualifiers 3? [Poll]

Season 18 Episode 16 Rankings:

11. Barry Brewer Jr.: In what became a trend on this night, many of the acts that had memorable auditions had a less impressive performance the second time around. Those acts can be seen ranked from here to 6th. In the case of this comedian, he needs the music. The material was...

This summer, “America’s Got Talent” returned for its 18th season with Terry Crews resuming his hosting duties and Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Sofía Vergara once again making up the judges panel. As in the past, this year’s champion will take home a $1 million cash prize and be able to showcase their talent as a headlining act in Las Vegas. Only 55 acts get to perform in the “AGT” Qualifiers to compete for America’s vote and hopefully move one step closer to the finale.

Tuesday’s “Qualifiers 3” features encore performances by two Golden Buzzer acts: South Africa’s Mzansi Youth Choir selected by the audience and singer/pianist Putri Ariani chosen by Simon; as well as comedian and pianist Barry Brewer Jr., aerialist and sword swallower Herwan Legaillard, tap dancer Justin Jackson, brass group Mos, violinist Philip Bowen, dance group Phil Wright & Parent Jam, singer Summer Rios,...

This week “America’s Got Talent” season 18 continued the second stage of the competition, known as “Qualifiers.” In this round, 55 acts are divided into five groups for five weeks of performances, all in the hopes of advancing to The Finals. While series judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel are still around to offer their support and critique of the acts, the power is out of their hands and rests all in America’s vote. Only two acts from each of the five qualifying groups will win over America and earn a spot in the “AGT” finale.

In “Qualifiers 1” on August 22, Sofia’s Golden Buzzer singer Lavender Darcangelo and dog act Adrian Stoica & Hurricane were the two acts that America sent through to “The Finals.”

Tuesday’s “Qualifiers 2” featured encore performances by two Golden Buzzer acts: French dance group Murmuration selected by Howie and music act Chioma & The...

“America’s Got Talent” continued its 18th season on July 18 with a seventh episode of auditions. In a recent poll, we asked fans who was their favorite act among those that performed for judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara in “AGT” Auditions 7. Of the 15 acts included in the poll, voters overwhelmingly preferred the music act The Galactivators with 41% of the vote.

See below for the complete poll results:

The Galactivators – 41%

Cakra Khan – 18%

Atai Show – 10%

Magic Mike Jacobson – 9%

Timothy Fletcher – 8%

The Rybka Twins – 5%

Duo Just Two Men – 2%

2 Moms United By One Heart – 2%

Bj Griffin – 2%

Enishi – 1%

Phil Wright & Parent Jam – 1%

Koko Hayashi – 1%

Off Broadway Jack – 0%

Poetic Flight – 0%

Gorilla – 0%

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In their audition, the musical duo of The Galactivators attempted to heal the Earth through their music, but Simon was not interested. He hit his red buzzer very quickly,...

On July 18, 2023, “America’s Got Talent” returned with the seventh set of auditions for its 18th season. Host Terry Crews welcomed viewers back to the show along with judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. But who were the best acts from this episode? And did any move forward that shouldn’t have? Below we rank the 11 acts who advanced from worst to best. Do any of Tuesday’s acts have what it takes to win the million dollars this year?

See ‘America’s Got Talent’: Who was your favorite act from ‘AGT’ Auditions 7? [Poll]

Season 18 Episode 7 Rankings:

11. The Rybka Twins: After last week, when I genuinely enjoyed every act that advanced to the next round, I was not expecting for such luck again, but lo and behold it occurred. In regards to the Rybka Twisn, I will start with the positive. This duo is insanely talented and I...

“America’s Got Talent” continued its 18th season on July 18 with a seventh episode of auditions. Among the acts that performed for judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara this week were a cellist, parents dancing with their kids, a quick-change artist, a long-arm golfer, a magician, and many others. In all, 15 acts had their fates decided by “yes” or “no” votes from the judges, while another episode passed without Sofia deciding on the recipient of her Golden Buzzer act of the season.

Now, we want to know which participants You liked most. Vote in our poll below to tell us who was your favorite act from “AGT” Auditions 7.

See ‘America’s Got Talent’ winners list: All seasons, plus ‘Champions’ and ‘Extreme’

The July 18 episode included performances from the remote control pilots Poetic Flight, electric cellist Bj Griffin, family-based dance crew Phil Wright & Parent Jam, quick-change artist Enishi, drummer Timothy Fletcher,...

The horror comedy “Under Wraps 2”, directed by Alex Zamm, the sequel to “Under Wraps” (2021), stars Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, Sophia Hammons, Phil Wright, Melanie Brook, T.J. Storm, Rryla McIntosh, Jordan Conley and Adam Wylie is now streaming on the Disney Channel:

“…’Under Wraps 2’ picks up as ‘Amy’ is preparing for her father’s ‘Spooktacular Halloween’ -themed wedding. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, ‘Gilbert’ and ‘Marshall’ discover that their mummy friend ‘Harold’ and his beloved ‘Rose’ may be in danger.

“‘Sobek’ an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival ‘Harold’ is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey ‘Larry’, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, ‘Buzzy’ and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding…”

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Premiering on October 25, 1997, Under Wraps was the inaugural Disney Channel Original Movie. The cornerstone of the network’s programming proved to be as close to appointment viewing as it got for ‘90s kids, along with the likes of ABC’s Tgif and Nickelodeon’s Snick. Moreover, Under Wraps served as a gateway to horror for many millennials. Before the age of streaming, catching a mummy movie on the same channel where you watched Disney cartoons and Boy Meets World reruns could have been your first exposure to the macabre.

Disney attempted to recapture the magic with last year’s Under Wraps remake. The original movie was successful — and continues to hold up 25 years later — for several reasons; relatable kid leads, a great Halloween atmosphere, and a sense of humor chief among them. Director/co-writer Alex Zamm and co-writer William Robertson (Inspector Gadget 2) smartly maintained those elements for the new iteration.

Exclusive: Claude Knowlton (Supergirl) and Antonio Cayonne (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers) are set for key supporting roles in Disney Channel movie Under Wraps 2. The movie also will stream on Disney+.

Under Wraps director Alex Zamm returns to direct the upcoming sequel, penned by Josh A Cagan. The follow up to the 2021 remake of the first Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name, Under Wraps 2 picks up as Amy is preparing for her father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Sobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy and Harold must use their skills once...

Disney+ and Disney Channel are ramping up their original movies slate, ordering an Under Wraps sequel, Under Wraps 2, and holiday heist title The Naughty Nine.

Under Wraps director Alex Zamm returns to direct the upcoming sequel, penned by Josh A Cagan. The follow up to the 2021 remake of the first Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name, Under Wraps 2 picks up as Amy is preparing for her father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Sobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get...

Disney Channel’s original 1997 version of Under Wraps had many of the elements family comedies need: three cute and precocious leads, a fun-loving mummy and plenty of funny moments. There was just one thing missing — diversity.

All of the movie’s leading characters were white. But the revamped Under Wraps, which premieres tonight at 8/7c on the Disney Channel, shakes all of that up with an inclusive cast that incorporates more people of color. Two roles that were initially played by men are now filled by women, and one lead has same-sex parents.

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Mummies may be par for the course on Halloween, but when the Disney Channel gets involved, the undead creatures take on a life of their own. Just on time for the holiday comes “Under Wraps,” a movie about a 4000-year-old mummy named Harold (Phil Wright) who is brought back to life by three friends.

Since Harold speaks only through a series of grunts, Wright’s expertise as a dancer and choreographer were key as he uses physicality to help define the character. Writer and director Alex Zamm provided Wright with a personal reference when describing how he envisioned the role, recounting when his son was “a constipated toddler who would walk in this way, lumbering forward, teetering always off balance.”

Beyond Zamm’s son, physical comedians like Harpo Marx and Lucille Ball became touchstones of Harold’s development.

Apart from the broad strokes of physical comedy inspiration, Harold’s look...

The Disney Channel is remaking its first original movie—the comedic classic 1997 Halloween movie, Under Wraps.

The film stars Christian J. Simon (Gilbert), Sophia Hammons (Amy), and Malachi Barton (Marshall), as three 12-year-old friends who accidentally awaken a mummy. They affectionately name him Harold and must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween.

The trio narrowly escapes a group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is inevitably captured, Marshall, Gilbert, and Amy must band together to stand up to the criminals, face their fears, and rescue their new—but “ancient”—friend.

Also starring in the film is Phil Wright as Harold, the mummy. Alex Zamm directed and wrote Under Wraps.

The film was just as fun as the original but added many modern and hilarious twists. It will be a new Halloween favorite.

TV Fanatic interviewed Christian J.