Author: Bill Keveney, USA TODAY

Spoken-word poet Brandon Leake’s timely, moving message of empathy connected with ‘AGT’ viewers, leading him to victory in Season 15.

There are a few ‘AGT’ changes in store: Germ-averse judge Howie Mandel says the set is safe, but “other-worldly.” And Cowell sits out this week.

Emmy Awards host Jimmy Kimmel and producers informed nominees that the Sept. 20 ceremony will be virtual instead of in person in Los Angeles.

On his Fox News show, Tucker Carlson said a show writer who resigned after racist comments were revealed ‘was wrong,’ but ripped celebratory ‘ghouls.’

Javicia Leslie will succeed Ruby Rose as the superhero title character of CW’s ‘Batwoman,’ although she will have a different non-superhero alter ego.

Kristian Alfonso, who has played Hope Williams Brady on ‘Days of Our Lives’ since 1983, announced Monday she is leaving the NBC soap.

Adam Carolla backed Jimmy Kimmel, who apologized Tuesday for past blackface appearances. The podcaster said comedians need room to ‘push boundaries.

Host Dan Abrams called A&E’s cancellation of ‘Live PD’ an ‘overreaction’ and that many police have to ‘suffer for the sins of a few.’

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and protests over police brutality, ‘Live PD’ and ‘Cops’ have been canceled.

Beckett Cypher, 21, son of Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher, has died. The cause was opioid addiction, Etheridge said on Twitter Wednesday.