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America's Got Talent Secrets Revealed: Buzz on Over to Learn About the Auditions, Prize Money and More
America's Got Talent's season 21 finale airs Sept. 23. But before host Terry Crews and judges Sofía Vergara, Mel B and Howie Mandel announce the winner, read up on secrets about the show.
5 days ago
Howie Mandel Gives Health Update on Simon Cowell Amid AGT Absence
September 4, 2026
Howie Mandel Gives Health Update on Simon Cowell Amid America's Got Talent Absence
America's Got Talent judge Howie Mandel exclusively revealed to E! how Simon Cowell is recovering just hours after he underwent back surgery, forcing him to miss weeks of the NBC talent competition.
September 4, 2026
Simon Cowell Will Be Absent From America's Got Talent for Weeks Amid Back Surgery
America's Got Talent will be down a judge while Simon Cowell undergoes back surgery following a serious 2020 bike accident injury.
August 24, 2026
Simon Cowell's Fiancée Lauren Silverman Details Getting Pregnant During Their Affair
Simon Cowell's fiancée Lauren Silverman shared insight into her affair with the American Idol judge and her pregnancy with their son Eric: "I felt like I was walking around with a scarlet letter."
June 16, 2026
Why Simon Cowell’s Fiancée Lauren Silverman Changed Her Name Ahead of Wedding
Ahead of Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman's wedding, the America’s Got Talent judge’s fiancée shared why she has already opted to take his last name.
December 10, 2025
American Idol Alum Simon Cowell Says He and Ryan Seacrest “Rarely Talk Now”
Simon Cowell shared where he stands with American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, over a decade after leaving the show’s judge’s panel and how he feels about his career trajectory.
December 2, 2025
Simon Cowell Admits He’s “Not Proud” of His Comments to Contestants on American Idol
Simon Cowell reflected on how he treated American Idol contestants in the early years of the series: “I’m not proud of it.”
December 1, 2025
Simon Cowell Responds to Critics Who Blamed Him for Liam Payne’s Death
Simon Cowell scoffed at claims that he should be held responsible for One Direction singer Liam Payne's October 2024 death and shared insight into their last meeting.
November 26, 2025
Why Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman Are Sparking Marriage Rumors After 12 Years Together
America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell’s fiancée Lauren Silverman caused fans to question if the pair had quietly tied the knot due to her new Instagram handle.
October 24, 2025
Tom Sandoval Reacts to Simon Cowell Buzzing Him on America's Got Talent
After Simon Cowell hit his buzzer midway through Tom Sandoval’s performance on the Aug. 19 episode of America’s Got Talent, the Vanderpump Rules alum reacted to the judge’s harsh response.
August 21, 2025
How Much Money Do America’s Got Talent Winners Really Make and More Series Secrets
America's Got Talent premieres May 27 on NBC. Before the competitors perform in front of judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B and Sofía Vergara, learn more about what it's like to be on the show.
May 27, 2025
Simon Cowell Says He Turned Down $150,000 to Judge a Couple Having Sex
Simon Cowell recently reflected on the most “bizarre” fan interaction he ever had, when a couple approached him at a restaurant with a strange request.
May 8, 2025
Clay Aiken Calls Out Current American Idol Judges for Being Too Nice
American Idol season two finalist Clay Aiken exclusively spoke to E! News about how the show has evolved into a gentler judging strategy.
November 22, 2024
Simon Cowell Says He Feels "Empty" After Liam Payne's Death at 31
Simon Cowell broke his silence after Liam Payne’s sudden death, mourning the loss of the former One Direction member whose rise to fame on The X Factor he helped orchestrate.
October 18, 2024
Simon Cowell Pauses Filming on Britain’s Got Talent After Liam Payne’s Death
Simon Cowell halted production on his show Britain’s Got Talent in the wake of One Direction alum Liam Payne’s Oct. 16 death at age 31.
October 17, 2024