Simon Cowell News

Inspired by the songs of indie-rocker Storm Large, Marc Acito wrote and directed the new film MAD/WOMAN  “to show how movie musicals can be made affordably.” The 15-minute film musical will have its New York premiere Wednesday, November 2 at the Queens World Film Festival

The Flynn has announced new music shows coming to the Main Stage in 2023. On March 8 at 7:30 pm, multinational operatic pop group Il Divo graces the stage at the Flynn. And on March 10 at 7:30 pm, the hit tribute show The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to Burlington.

“Got Talent” creator and executive producer Simon Cowell will judge alongside global fashion icon Heidi Klum and renowned comedian Howie Mandel. “America’s Got Talent” host Terry Crews will also serve as host for “AGT: All-Stars.” Auditions for the next season of “America’s Got Talent” are currently underway.

The excitement continues on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” with rapper-turned-actor LL Cool J, and Tony Award-winning playwright of “A Strange Loop” Michael R. Jackson. Plus, country singer Jimmie Allen, “Queer Eye’s” Bobby Berk, comedian Hasan Minhaj, and actor Kunal Nayyar sit down with Jennifer. Watch clips from this week's episodes now!

At age seven, Carly snagged a role in the Broadway production of Les Misérables, and began performing in theater, on TV and in films, and touring nationally. The now 23-year-old Carly Rose is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the X factor and revisiting this time of her life with her grown-up interpretation of “Brokenhearted.”

The Mayyas win the show’s $1 million grand prize and will join “America’s Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE” stage show at Luxor Hotel and Casino. The group’s specific performance dates in Las Vegas, as well as the other season 17 fan favorites that will be joining, will be announced soon.

Jennifer Hudson debuts “The Jennifer Hudson Show,' kicking off her new talk show with a blast from her past! Former “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell joins the EGOT winner on her premiere episode for their first sit-down conversation since she placed seventh on the singing competition series. Check out photos and videos of the premiere episode!

Jennifer Hudson is gearing up to light up daytime with her new talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show! Ahead of the premiere, BroadwayWorld spoke with the recent EGOT winner to discuss how Broadway will be featured in the new talk show, her dream guests, what will set her talk show apart from others, and more.

Emmy Award-winning star of “Ted Lasso” Hannah Waddingham will chat about her hit show and her new movie, “Hocus Pocus 2.” Premiere week will wrap with Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Viola Davis who will discuss her new film, “The Woman King.” Check out more guests who will be appearing now!

Jennifer Hudson kicks off the premiere episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show' by going back to where it all began. The EGOT winner will reunite with former “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell for their first sit-down conversation since she placed seventh on Season 3 of the singing competition series in 2004. The premiere will mark Hudson’s birthday.

BWW catches up with Emily Wilson about bringing Fixed to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

St Helens youngster Jamie Leahey and his trusty side-kick puppet Chuck will join an all-star cast in his hometown's Christmas pantomime Cinderella. 

For one night only, an ensemble of Broadway performers will gather for an evening of songs and stories for Arts Ignite Richmond: A Broadway Spectacular on Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 PM at the Richmond Triangle Players' Robert B. Moss Theatre. 

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the legendary and acclaimed comedian Julia Scotti will perform live on the Bay Street stage as part of the return of Comedy Club, Bay Street's showcase of talented comedians and storytellers.

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy nightclub, is celebrating Fathers Day in hilarious fashion with the Father and Sons Comedy Tour, a family-friendly live stand-up show starring the Kelly family, father Gerald and his sons Hunter, Isiah and Joshua, on Sunday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m., 1626 Broadway (at 49th Street).

Humiliating and outrageous, Fixed is Emily Wilson's Edinburgh Fringe debut, sharing the story of her disastrous experience as a finalist on The X Factor USA at the age of fifteen.

America’s Got Talent’s Golden Buzzer-winning vocal sensation Angel City Chorale (ACC), led by Sue Fink, Artistic Director, announced today their concert, ROOTS: Singing Our Stories, on Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th at UCLA’s famed Royce Hall. The celebratory multimedia event delves into the human experience of struggle and determination, sacrifice and hope, gratitude, joy and love. 

Alex Hooper was sculpted in Baltimore, MD. As a troubled weirdo, he tried on many hats before realizing only comedy could tame his hair. Alex is best known as the America’s Got Talent comedian who infamously roasted the judging panel and the only contestant ever to get a “yes” from Simon Cowell and a “no” from the rest of the judges.

Il Divo singer Carlos Marín has passed away at the age of 53. María died on Sunday, December 19, after complications with COVID-19. Il Divo was formed by Simon Cowell in 2003 as a modern, Three Tenors-style quartet. The covered songs between opera and pop. María appeared with the group on Broadway during Il Divo's limited Broadway engagement.

IL Divo makes their Sarasota debut at the Van Wezel on Thursday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. The iconic quartet group has earned over a hundred gold and platinum awards in over 30 countries and has solidified their status as a global sensation with a timeless sound.