America's Got Talent s06e32 Episode Script
Finale
hit it.
"america's got talent.
" We are down to the final four.
The votes are in.
It goes down tonight.
're going to find out who wins That $1 million.
howie: You're going to Hollywood.
nick: We are live in Hollywood.
piers: Best new act in America.
what a disaster! howie: I just watched a Million dollars.
nick: America has voted.
this is not the end for any Of us.
nick: Landau eugene murphy Jr.
, silhouettes, poplyfe, team Iluminate.
piers: That was a million Dollar performance.
sharon: You gave me goose Bumps.
howie: It's original.
It's wonderful.
You just sealed the deal.
[cheers and applause.]
announcer: Live from Hollywood -- This is "america's got talent - The finale.
" Now, here's your host -- Nick cannon.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: This is what I'm Talking about.
Welcome to "america's got talent - The finale"! Tonight, we answer one simple Question -- Who will be the best new act in America 2011? Whoever wins will walk away with $1 million -- [cheers and applause.]
-- And they will be headlining a Show in las vegas.
Backstage there are four acts All desperately hoping you voted For them.
It's a big, big night for the Acts.
And it's going to be a great Night for you, too.
Coming up right here on this Stage, def leppard, jackie Evancho, tony bennett and queen Latifah, cirque du soleil's new Show "iris" and onerepublic.
And our finalists will be Performing with some of their Heroes including cobra starship, Patti labelle, leann rimes, and Stevie wonder.
[cheers and applause.]
Yeah! So out here in front, three of The wisest voices in hollywood.
They've advised and guided our Finalists right from day one.
Give it up for your "america's Got talent" judges.
[cheers and applause.]
Piers morgan.
[cheers and applause.]
Sharon osbourne.
[cheers and applause.]
And howie mandel.
[cheers and applause.]
So we're all set for an insane Night.
Four acts, one prize, one Winner.
Are you ready? [cheers and applause.]
Here are your "america's got Talent" 2011 finalists.
[cheers and applause.]
Silhouettes! [cheers and applause.]
Landau eugene murphy jr.
[cheers and applause.]
Poplyfe.
[cheers and applause.]
And team iluminate.
[cheers and applause.]
Last night they each took the Stage trying to win your votes.
It was the biggest challenge of Their lives.
And it gave us some sensational Performances.
I did it my way sharon: You saved the best For last.
You gave it your all.
piers: That was a million Dollar performance tonight, Landau.
howie: There's a real good Chance that you just sealed the Deal.
this could change my life Tremendously.
I want to win this so bad.
sharon: You create everything From zero.
Just brilliant.
howie: You can see this show Anywhere, headline, any country, Any language.
piers: You are exactly what America needs right now.
That was superb.
we put everything we had into It, like everything we had.
And we hope it was enough for America.
we are the champions sharon: Your singing wasn't Great tonight, but your passion Was.
we just hope you understand We really want it.
piers: When you went a bit Crazy, it was crazy, but that is Part of your magic.
howie: You were a little off, But you have what it takes.
I want this to be the biggest Thing that's ever happened to Us.
We want to win this.
We need this.
for me and you and I think to myself what a wonderful world sharon: Sensational, Beautiful.
howie: That had the perfect Ending.
The word "love.
" We loved it.
piers: That was terrific.
I think we reached our goal And I'm just so proud of our Team.
nick: Piers morgan, might I Say you look quite charming and Dapper tonight.
piers: You might say that.
And, clearly, nobody told you That bow ties are last year.
nick: Trying to be nice.
piers: Okay, you look good.
nick: Thank you.
piers: For you, you look Good.
nick: Thank you.
So, did america have a tough Time picking a winner? piers: I think america had a Very hard time.
I thought last night was the Best for talent of any final We've ever had.
I thought all four of them did Themselves proud.
One act we know from the emotion They showed felt they let Themselves down.
I don't agree.
I think they just by being here Did an incredible job.
But let's remind everyone, it's A competition.
[applause.]
And "america's got talent" has Become the number one talent Competition in the world.
Tonight only one act can win.
One act gets a million dollars.
One act goes to vegas.
The pressure on america to vote Was huge.
The pressure on these Contestants right now is Incredible.
I wish them all good luck.
And may the best act win.
[applause.]
nick: All right.
Tonight each finalist is going To perform with one of their Heroes.
For landau eugene murphy jr.
, His hero has one of the greatest Voices of all time.
Landau will be performing a Special duet with legendary Patti labelle.
patti labelle is one of the Biggest female icons ever.
landau, what a pleasure.
I love you.
Oh, my goodness.
I can't believe you're standing In front of me.
I'm 67.
You're 37, and we're going to Rock it.
I'm just really floating on Clouds right now.
[applause.]
nick: America, give it up for Landau eugene murphy jr.
like sweet morning dew I took one look at you and it was plain to see you were my destiny with my arms open wide I throw away my pride I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life to you I will go where you lead always there in time of need when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up The hill and there's no looking back For us we got love sure enough, That's enough you're, you're all I need to Get by Never in a million years did I Think I'd be doing this.
Ladies and gentlemen, ms.
Patti Labelle.
[cheers and applause.]
baby, baby like an eagle protects his Nest, for you I'll do my best stand by you like a tree, dare Anybody to try and move me darling in you I found strength where I was torn Down hey, hey, hey we got the right foundation with love and determination you're all I need you're all I need you're all I need need you're, you're all I need you, landau, you're all I Need I need you honey, honey, honey yeah, I love you darling all I need you're all I need yeah, I need I need people like you I need people like you yeah you're all I need yeah, yeah, yeah [cheers and applause.]
mr.
Landau! Mr.
Landau! God bless you.
Take your bow.
ms.
Patti labelle.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Wow! Patti labelle and landau eugene Murphy jr.
You have to tell me, I mean, you Sent this place to another Level.
How was it performing with such A legendary diva? it's been a dream come true.
Before I took this journey and Got here, my mother-in-law asked Me, who would you like to sing With, and I said patti labelle, Patti labelle.
nick: And she is so amazing And humble.
She left the stage so you could Have your moment.
She said take your bow, baby.
Take your bow.
[cheers and applause.]
One more time for landau eugene Murphy jr.
And patti labelle.
[cheers and applause.]
Still to come -- The crucial results.
Did you vote? Will your favorite win? Right after the break, we got Def leppard, so stay right There.
nick: Okay.
On stage right now, music Legends, they sold 100 million Records worldwide.
They've sold out arenas across The globe.
Make that noise for def leppard.
[cheers and applause.]
gunter glieben gluachen Globen we got something to say rise up, gather round rock this place to the Ground burn it up, let's go for Broke watch the night go up in Smoke rock on, rock on drive me crazier no serenade no fire brigade just pyromania come on what do you want what do you want I want rock and roll yes, I do long live rock and roll oh, let's go, let's strike a Light we're gonna blow like Dynamite I don't care if it takes all Night gonna set this town alight what do you want what do you want I want rock and roll all right hey long live rock and roll yeah, yeah, yeah rock of ages, rock of ages still rollin' keep rollin' rock of ages rock of ages still rollin' rock and rollin' we got the power got the glory just say you need it and if You need it say yeah say yeah [cheers and applause.]
love is like a bomb, baby, Come on get it on Livin' like a lover with a radar Phone Lookin' like a tramp like a Video vamp Demolition woman Can I be your man razzle and dazzle and flash a Little light Television lover, baby, go all Night Sometime, any time, sugar me Sweet Little miss innocent sugar me yeah, yeah come on, take a bottle, shake It up break the bubble, break it Up pour some sugar on me ooh, in the name of love pour some sugar on me come on, fire me up pour some sugar on me oh, I can't get enough pour some sugar on me pour some sugar on me pour some sugar on me on me [cheers and applause.]
nick: Rock and roll is in the Building! Y'all give it up for def Leppard.
The guys are on tour throughout The u.
S.
Right now, so make sure You catch the show.
Now, if you were watching our Finals last night, you know we Had a minor technical issue.
It was all calm out here, but Just take a look what was going On backstage.
we were backstage right Before we were about to go on, The doors on the back of the Stage didn't open.
stop.
hold it.
one second.
the wall is not opening.
They can't get the stuff up.
the doors are stuck.
sharon: Oh, my god.
nick: We're having a few Technical issues.
the doors wouldn't open.
We tried to manually open the Doors.
They didn't work.
we have nightmares all the Time in live television, but This never happened.
We have an amazing crew here and They pulled it off.
nick: While all that madness Was going on back there, I was Out here for you keeping it Cooler than a polar bear's Toenails, baby.
But we have to give it up for Our amazing crew, who made it Happen, and they make it happen Every single show.
They're outstanding.
Okay.
Up next -- Y'all, this is dope.
Team iluminate performs with one Of the hottest bands around.
Team iluminate will be Performing with cobra starship.
we're so excited when we Found out we were going to Perform with cobra starship.
We even got to meet them right After the show.
it goes so well with what They're doing.
I can't believe this is Happening.
We get to share the same stage With cobra starship.
it's like -- blue man group.
There you go.
nick: America, make that Noise for team iluminate, cobra Starship featuring sabi.
[cheers and applause.]
la, la, la la, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la girl, I've been all over the World looking for you I'm known for taking what I Think I deserve and you're overdue and if you listen you can hear Me through the radio in that bright white noise what I been missing in my Life what I been dreaming of you'll be that girl you'll be that girl you'll be everything you want so let me Get up there I'm the baddest baby in the Atmosphere tell me what you want so we Can do just what you like you make me feel that la, la, la, la, la you make me feel so la, la, la, la, la you make me feel that la, la, la, la you make me feel so get a little closer to me Girl and you'll understand 'cause if you want a guy that Knows what you need well, then I'm your man and if I listen I can hear you Through my radio in that bright white noise what I been missing in my Life what I been dreaming of you'll be that girl you'll be that girl you'll be everything you want so let Me get up there I'm the baddest baby in the Atmosphere tell me what you want so we Can do just what you like you make me feel that la, la, la, la you make me feel so la, la, la, la you make me feel so la, la, la, la, la america, put your hands Together for iluminate.
make my world stop make my world stop la, la, la la, la, la you make me feel so you make me feel so you make me feel so you make me feel so [cheers and applause.]
nick: Cobra starship, team Iluminate, setting it off.
Wow.
Now, you have to tell me, how Does it feel to see your Creation being part of an act With some of the hottest artists Out today? it's an honor and disbelief.
It's an honor.
Thank you so much.
thank you.
You guys are it.
I think we have to talk Backstage after the tour.
nick: "you make me feel" is Off krb's new album "night Shades.
" Coming up, results, more duties And we get the lowdown on what Really goes on behind that Judges' desk.
We'll be right back.
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent - the Finale.
" Live from live from hollywood.
When our judges arrive at the Auditions, they have no idea What's about to walk on the Stage.
Sometimes it can be quite a Shock.
[buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
howie: Let's see what you do.
yes, sir.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
[buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
hot, hot, hot [buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
howie: That's your actual Hair? What type of conditioner do you Use? it's my boyfriend and I'm writing him in song I'm writing him this song [buzzer.]
I know that you like it.
I know that you like it.
[buzzer.]
nick: Got my dance face on.
[buzzer.]
howie: Are you okay? yeah, I'm okay.
howie: This is not your Thing.
hot, hot, hot how are you feeling? how are you feeling? piers: There was something Compelling about how awful it Was.
thank you.
howie: That was great.
[cheers and applause.]
I'm jay maynard.
howie: Okay.
[buzzer.]
howie: Start again.
[buzzer.]
piers: What's your name.
my name is stephanie.
piers: What did you come to Do? sing for you guys.
piers: When you're ready.
[buzzer.]
howie: How do you feel it Went? it was hot.
hot, hot, hot feelin' hot, hot, hot nick: They're back.
America, give it up for the Audition all-stars.
[cheers and applause.]
again.
Again, please.
I had the time of my life and I never felt this way Before it's the truth and I owe it all to you I don't want to take no Pictures I just want to take some Shots I just came here to get Crazy I had the time of my life and I never felt this way Before I swear, it's the truth and I owe it all to you I had the time of life and I never felt this way Before I swear, it's the truth and I owe it all to you [cheers and applause.]
nick: They are having the Time of their lives.
Wow, man, listen.
Let's hear it for the audition All-stars.
[cheers and applause.]
You guys are awesome.
After the break, silhouettes Perform with a superstar live.
Do not go away.
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent.
" Coming up -- The results.
Not long.
First, though, a unique duet Featuring silhouettes and the Incredible leann rimes.
[cheers and applause.]
I'm excited to work with you Guys.
we're so excited to be Performing with her.
It's going to be incredible.
nice to meet you.
I can't watch you guys yet.
I'm going to cry if I do.
I'm going to cry.
we are going to go out there And have so much fun with leann Rimes.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Ladies and gentlemen, Please welcome silhouettes and Leann rimes.
[cheers and applause.]
everybody's reachin' for Something every day a pullin' and Tuggin' and always wantin' a little More holdin' on to hurt like an Anchor treatin' those you love like Strangers takin' names and keepin' Score we all know what we're really after somewhere along the road we got it backwards if you want to give love then Give it if you want to feel some Forgiveness then you gotta let go and do Some forgiving of your own if you want a friend then be One a little bit of kindness show Some you'll be surprised of how Much finds its way back home it don't matter what it is what you want, give [cheers and applause.]
I've been downright stubborn at one time or another and found it easier to Bend and I've felt the power I've seen what it can do it seemed toe simple so simple, so true if you want to give love then Give it if you want to feel some Forgiveness then you've gotta let go and Do some forgiving of your own if you want a friend then be One a little bit of kindness show Some you'll be surprised how much Finds its way back home it don't matter what it is what you want, then give it don't matter what it is what you want, just give [cheers and applause.]
nick: Wow! Silhouettes! And the wonderful leann rimes.
Such a moving song.
And such an inspirational Performance.
You people are emotional right Now yourselves.
I could barely sing that.
They're so incredible and just The message of the song.
Yeah.
nick: Outstanding.
The song "give" is from leann's New album "lady and gentlemen" Which drops September 27th, so Make sure you go out there and Get that.
After the break, we find out What the judges think about each Other.
And onerepublic rocks the stage, So stay right there.
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent - the Finale.
" Tonight is the pinnacle of the Fight for the title.
But our finalists aren't the Only ones who have been fighting This season.
Some of the biggest battles have Been going on right here at the Judges' desk.
howie: "america's got talent" Is one giant party.
It just brings everyone Together.
piers: How would you like a Punch in the head? sharon: Sitting between piers And howie, it makes me feel like A school mistress.
I'm constantly having to keep Them apart and tell them to Behave.
howie: Piers and I, we really Seem to hit it off this year.
Can everybody stay back.
piers: Being on the road with Howie mandel is constant Irritation that ends up driving You completely mad.
howie: I blocked his dressing Room with a soda machine.
five minutes to the show.
piers: He had moved the Little stairwell we had.
I saw his smirking, giggling Bald head running away.
I thought I'm going to kill you.
Howie and I had a sword fight.
And then nick cannon joined in.
And the pair of them eventually Ran off, yellow-bellied cowards.
And howie's entrances to shows Got increasingly absurd.
He'd come in with a look-alike Double pretending to allow Everyone to shake their hand.
sharon: I don't even know Where he gets this stuff from.
This season has definitely been The wackiest year yet.
We've had people that danced Like swans.
howie: I was present at Piers' funeral.
For the eulogy.
That was nice.
It was moving.
It was touching.
sharon: And just when you Think you've seen it all -- They start falling off the Stage.
howie: Is it over? sharon: I tell you, I loved It.
I could not control myself.
howie: Piers is actually the Most chiefs of the three.
She's doing things I can't even Discuss.
Piers is all over that buzzer.
I think it's like a problem.
[buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
sharon: He doesn't give Anybody a chance.
Beep.
howie: He touches that buzzer More than he touches his -- [buzzer.]
piers: We are judges.
howie: Honestly, working with My fellow judges, there is no Better experience.
I feel like one of the luckiest People on earth.
piers: Just shut up.
howie: And I'm going to miss It, and I can't wait for next Year.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: I'm still having Nightmares about that.
Anyway, the stage is waiting for You, and I promise howie will be Wearing clothes.
So if you got a million dollar Talent, come and show us what You can do.
Auditions for next season start In October.
And we're coming to new york, Austin, st.
Louis, washington, D.
C.
, tampa, anaheim, California, and charlotte, north Carolina.
For all the info you need, go to Nbc.
Com/agt.
All right.
Up next -- One of the hottest rock bands in America.
You first heard them with their Smash single "apologize.
" Here with two hits from their Latest album "waking up," let's Hear it for onerepublic.
[cheers and applause.]
I need another story something to get off my Chest my life is kinda boring need something that I can Confess 'til all my sleeves are Stained red from all the truth that I've Said come by it honestly, I swear thought you saw me wink, no I've been on the brink, so tell me what you want to Hear something that were like those Years I'm sick of all the Insincere I'm gonna give all my secrets Away this time don't need another perfect Line don't care if critics ever Jump in line I'm gonna give all my secrets Away yeah all my secrets away [cheers and applause.]
woke up in london yesterday found myself in the city near Piccadilly don't really know how I got Here I got some pictures on my Phone new names and numbers that I Don't know address to places like abbey Road day turns to night, night Turns to whatever we want we're young enough to say oh, this has gotta be the good Life this has gotta be the good Life this could really be a good Life, good life I say, oh, got this feeling That you can't fight like this city is on fire Tonight this could really be a good Life, good, good life yeah good, good life yeah to my friends in new york, I Say hello my friends in l.
A.
, they don't Know where I've been for the past Few years or so paris to china to colorado sometimes there's airplanes I Can't jump out sometimes there's things that Don't work out we are god of stories but please tell me what there is to complain About good, good life it's a good, good life [cheers and applause.]
nick: Incredible! [cheers and applause.]
Let's keep it going for Onerepublic.
Still to come -- The results america is waiting For.
And after the break, a Sensational duet from tony Bennett and queen latifah.
So do not move.
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent - the Finale.
" Ever since they first Auditioned, the acts have -- hey nick? Hey nick? Whoa, whoa.
nick: It's jerry springer.
[audience shouting "jerry".]
nick: They love you.
jerry: Thank you.
I tell you what.
After I saw what happened with The doors last night, I figured This was the best way to get in Here.
Here's the deal.
All season you've been saying That the winner is going to get Not just the million dollars, But also get an act in vegas.
nick: Absolutely.
jerry: To headline the act? Here are the details.
Starting October 28th at Caesar's palace in vegas, the Winner will headline that act And we've got more good news.
The other three finalists that Are here tonight, we're bringing Them, too.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: You're hosting, right? jerry: Yeah.
I need the work.
nick: Yeah, right.
jerry: We're going to have The best of the top ten, and Michael grimm, the winner from Last year.
It's a great show.
If you want tickets, go to Nbc.
Com/agt.
It's great.
Oh, my gosh! nick: Jerry springer.
Thanks, jerry.
[audience chanting "jerry".]
nick: Last night was the last Time our finalists got to hang Out together.
Last night after the show, Here's what was popping in the Orville lounge.
Team iluminate gave me your Heart on stage.
I could literally see people Buying these as souvenirs as They leave.
Give me a piece of that, okay? Just know where it came from.
What was your favorite part About your performance? the last note.
nick: Yes, he did.
How bad do you want to win? so much.
nick: So much.
Poplyfe.
Will be performing with stevie Wonder.
Stevie's my favorite artist.
This is the orville lounge -- and that's what's popping! [cheers and applause.]
nick: Always a good time in The orville lounge.
On stage right now, two true Superstars performing "who can I Turn to," give it up for tony Bennett and queen latifah.
[cheers and applause.]
who can I turn to when nobody needs me my heart wants to know and so I must go where destiny leads me with no star to guide me [cheers and applause.]
no one beside me I'll go on my way and after the day the darkness will hide me and maybe tomorrow I'll find what I'm after I'll throw off my sorrow beg, steal or borrow my share Of laughter with you I could learn to with you on a new day but who can I turn to if you turn away [cheers and applause.]
and maybe tomorrow I'll find what I'm after I'll throw off my sorrow beg, steal or borrow my share Of laughter with you I can learn to with you on a new day but who can I turn to if you turn a-way [cheers and applause.]
nick: Outstanding! Wow! The king and the queen.
Mr.
Tony bennett.
Queen latifah.
Thank you guys so much.
That was amazing.
"who can I turn to" is from Mr.
Bennett's new cd "duets 2.
" It drops September 20th, so make Sure you go get that.
And after the break, another Duet.
It's poplyfe with stevie wonder.
Right now, one more time for Tony bennett and queen latifah! [cheers and applause.]
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent - the Finale.
" Up next, an insane duet.
Here poplyfe.
Poplyfe will be performing with The sensational stevie wonder.
he is the most amazing Musician.
He's the reason we all started Doing what we love to do, the Reason I started singing.
I'm kehlani.
Nice to meet you.
nice to meet you.
You act like you're nervous.
Relax yourself.
Come on.
Relax.
never in a million years did We ever think we'd be able to Perform with our idol.
it's going to be poplyfe and Team wonder.
yay! nick: America, make that Noise for poplyfe and legendary Artist, songwriter, musician, Producer, 25-time grammy award Winner, musical genius, stevie Wonder! [cheers and applause.]
hello, everybody! people keep on learnin' soldiers keep on warrin' world keep on turnin' 'cause it won't be too long powers keep on lyin' while your people keep on Dyin' world keep on turnin' 'cause it won't be too long yeah, yeah I'm so darn glad he let me try It again 'cause my last time on earth I Lived a whole world of sin I'm so glad that I know more Than I knew then gonna keep on tryin' 'til I reach the highest Ground teachers keep on teachin' preachers keep on preachin' world keep on turnin' 'cause it won't be too long no, no lovers keep on lovin' believers keep on believin' sleepers just stop sleepin' Snot 'cause it won't be too Long oh, no I'm so glad that he let me try It again 'cause my last time on earth I Lived a whole world of sin I'm so glad that I know more Than I knew then gonna keep on tryin' 'til I reach my highest Ground yeah whew 'til I reach my highest Ground 'til I 'til I reach my highest Ground highest ground highest ground highest ground highest ground highest ground yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Yeah I want everybody to sing with Us.
We're going to sing "my highest Ground.
" Are you ready? I'm gonna reach my highest Ground you're gonna reach highest ground we're gonna reach our highest ground the highest ground the highest ground I'm gonna reach the highest ground yes you're gonna reach highest ground we're gonna reach the highest ground the highest ground yeah, yeah, yeah yeah, yeah, yeah yeah, yeah, yeah [cheers and applause.]
nick: Incredible! Poplyfe and one of the greatest Artists of all time, mr.
Stevie Wonder! [cheers and applause.]
Wow! Stevie, you've been doing this All your life since you were as Young as poplyfe.
yep.
nick: Do they have it? they got it.
I'm feelin' it.
You know, it's like poplyfe and Team wonder.
nick: All right.
You heard it.
After the break, Cirque du soleil, and it's Crunch time.
We get our first results.
It's gonna get tense.
We'll be right back.
Stevie wonder, ladies and Gentlemen! [cheers and applause.]
nick: This is "america's got Talent - the finale.
" We're just a couple minutes away From getting our first results.
Before that, it's a spectacular Act from cirque du soleil's Brand-new show.
It's a journey through the world Of cinema, dance, projectors and Live music.
America, please welcome the cast Of "iris.
" ladies and gentlemen, this is "iris"! [cheers and applause.]
[cheers and applause.]
[cheers and applause.]
[cheers and applause.]
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Man, that was Spectacular! You guys keep it going for them.
You can catch "iris" at the Kodak theater in los angeles.
All right.
Get ready, america.
It's time for our first result.
All the rehearsing, performing And nerve-wracking results shows Have been leading up to this Moment.
Please welcome back your top Four.
[cheers and applause.]
Silhouettes.
[cheers and applause.]
Landau eugene murphy jr.
[cheers and applause.]
Poplyfe.
[cheers and applause.]
And team iluminate.
[cheers and applause.]
It's an incredible achievement To get this far, but for one Act, this is the end of the Road.
Good luck to all of you.
Let's find out who's taking Fourth place.
America has voted.
The act finishing in fourth Place and leaving the Competition is [applause.]
nick: Poplyfe.
You guys keep it going for Poplyfe.
They did amazing.
What a ride it's been.
Let's take a look at your "america's got talent" journey.
sharon: What's the name of The group? poplyfe.
piers: You're great, but I Don't think you need the group.
I don't go without my Brothers.
sharon: Yes.
we'll show you.
this is a dream and it's Finally touching reality.
sharon: You're going to Hollywood.
howie: Best act of the night.
You really are.
thank you.
sharon: You've got it all Going for you.
piers: You did a great job Tonight.
nick: Poplyfe! I don't think I love anyone As much as I love them.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Wow! Talk about going out with a Blaze.
I mean, you guys just performed With stevie wonder.
You got to tell me, what's your Favorite memory on the show.
probably the one we just Made.
I mean, regardless of what just Happened, I mean, we had the Best experience of our lives.
This is such an amazing thing That nobody gets to do, and we Performed with our idol.
That's one of the things we Wanted to conquer in life, and We just lived our dream.
We had so much fun.
We had fun.
nick: Poplyfe.
Piers, these guys are young Kids.
I mean, they should be proud of Themselves.
piers: Yeah, watching their Very first audition, it's almost Impossible to believe it's the Same band, as I'm sure you Agree.
All I will tell you is this.
Yes, you came forth.
You came forth in the biggest Talent show in the world.
You're young.
You're talented.
And you got to perform with Stevie wonder, my hero.
I would give up everything I've Got to do that.
So be proud.
Go on.
Continue.
And win the next competition you Enter.
Good luck.
nick: Right on.
Well, I'm glad it was you guys Performing with stevie and not Piers.
You guys have been amazing.
Let's give it up for poplyfe one More time.
[cheers and applause.]
Three acts left.
After the break, we find out Who's taking third place.
It's getting intense in here.
We'll be right back.
nick: Welcome back to agt, The finale.
We started with four acts.
We're down to three.
Silhouettes -- [cheers and applause.]
Landau eugene murphy jr.
-- [cheers and applause.]
And team iluminate.
[cheers and applause.]
And right now, the dream is About to end for one more act.
Good luck to all of you.
America has voted.
The act finishing in third place And leaving the competition Is [audience shouting.]
nick: Team iluminate.
Keep it going for team Iluminate.
They did amazing on this stage.
You know you guys have been Outstanding here.
A look at your "america's got Talent" highlights.
nick: We're going to turn off All the lights.
No one get alarmed.
piers: That is the single Most surprising audition I've Ever seen on the show.
sharon: Yes.
I came up with this idea Years ago in a brooklyn Apartment.
Never, ever thought it would go This far.
howie: The best thing I have Seen on this show.
piers: Best new act in America.
I was diagnosed with cancer.
I couldn't dance any more Professionally.
I honestly don't think if I had Survived it, I would have Created this technology.
howie: I just watched a Million dollars.
sharon: Your name will be in Lights.
incredible.
This is a dream come true.
We can't believe we're here Doing our thing, what we love to Do.
piers: You are exactly what America needs right now.
That was superb.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Team iluminate.
Howie said this is the best Thing he's ever seen on this Show.
And you know you created Something amazing.
And you're dancing again.
So, I mean, what else are you Going to take away from this Experience? this is the most im Experience of our lives.
We've just gotten closer as a Family.
We thank america for this Opportunity.
We thank the judges for all the Positive feedback.
And, you know, we're just going To keep on creating and just see What else we can do, so thank You.
nick: Right on.
Sharon, they've been great all Season, haven't they? sharon: Every time they have Performed, their concepts have Amazed myself, the judges, and America.
Every single week they have Never disappointed us.
piers: Yes, absolutely right.
nick: 100%.
All right.
You know we're going to miss You.
America, keep it going for team Iluminate one more time.
Thank you guys.
[cheers and applause.]
All right.
So we have our top two.
Silhouettes and landau eugene Murphy jr.
One of them will win $1 million And will be headlining a show in Las vegas, but who did you pick As a winner? That decision in just a few Minutes.
Right after the break, it's Jackie evancho live, so stay Right there.
nick: Welcome back.
In just a couple of minutes we Will reveal who you have chosen As the winner of "america's got Talent.
" This time last year, a young Girm was -- girl was standing on Our stage with no idea what a Big star she was going to Become.
Last season a 10-year-old little Girl captured the hearts of a Nation.
piers: We have got in you a Superstar.
nick: She quickly became the Best-selling debut artist of jackie evancho may just be The next big thing.
nick: Her album "dream with Me" went straight to number one On the charts.
Now she makes a return to where It all began just one year ago.
[cheers and applause.]
Tonight, she's back again Singing "nessun dorma," america, Please welcome jackie evancho.
[cheers and applause.]
[singing "nessun dorma" in Italian.]
[cheers and applause.]
[singing "nessun dorma" in Italian.]
[instrumental.]
[cheers and applause.]
[singing "nessun dorma" in Italian.]
[cheers and applause.]
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Jackie evancho! [cheers and applause.]
Incredible.
Amazing.
You've gotten so tall.
You've had an incredible year.
Tell me what you've been up to.
um, well, I -- I made a new Cd called "dream with me.
" It's out now, and I'm really Excited about it.
I -- I -- nick: You've done a lot.
I've done a lot.
Sorry.
I just want to say hi to Pittsburgh as well.
I miss it.
nick: She misses pittsburgh.
And coming up, you know the Dream of stardom becomes a Reality for one of our top two Finalists after the break.
Jackie evancho! [cheers and applause.]
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent - the Finale.
" All your months of watching and Voting have come down to this Moment.
This is the biggest talent show In the world, and the winner Will become a star.
America, here are your top two Acts.
Silhouettes -- [cheers and applause.]
And landau eugene murphy jr.
[cheers and applause.]
Wow.
Howie, isn't it amazing to see These two make it this far? What would you like to say? howie: They're both Phenomenal.
There's only one winner, one Headliner, and one million Dollars.
Good luck to both of you.
nick: Right on.
Both acts have had an incredible Roller coaster ride on the show.
Let's take a look.
we all share one thing in Common, and that is our love for Dance.
howie: What an amazing, Original concept.
piers: It's three yeses.
sharon: I don't understand Why all those members are Tearful.
I'm really happy.
sharon: Well, you should be.
howie: I've seen things I've Never seen before.
You guys are phenomenal.
You really are.
nick: Silhouettes! I would do anything to be Able to dance.
I just love it.
sharon: Oh, my goodness me.
That was exquisite.
it takes a lot to keep this Team together, and these Children have done that.
sharon: What's your name? my name is landau eugene Murphy jr.
now the end is year I'm a new car detailer.
sharon: All right.
Well, good luck.
don't you know you little Fool you never can win howie: Your life is never Going to be the same.
for what is a man sharon: You'll be going to Hollywood.
I'm so proud of him.
It's something he's always Wanted.
sharon: America does have Talent, and it stood right in Front of me now.
I stood right there watching, And now I'm the happiest man on The planet.
howie: He's a great guy, a Great talent.
You deserve it.
nick: Landau eugene murphy Jr.
and did it my way piers: That was a million Dollar performance tonight.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: The whole competition Has been leading up to this Moment.
Silhouettes, the judges said you Were beautiful and inspirational And you saved the best for last.
Landau eugene murphy jr.
, the Judges said you gave them goose Bumps and it was a million Dollar performance.
Good luck to the both of you.
Who have you at home chosen as Your winner? America has voted.
The winner of the $1 million and The star of the headline show in Las vegas is [audience shouting.]
Landau eugene murphy jr.
! [cheers and applause.]
What do you want to say to America? thank you so much.
nick: I see your family out There.
Your wife is crying.
it's been a long, hard Journey.
I've been busting my butt out Here doing this for so long.
It's finally paying off, man.
nick: From a car washer to a Million dollar crooner.
that's right, that's right.
nick: Landau eugene murphy Jr.
[cheers and applause.]
That's love right there.
Can we get a hug, silhouettes? You guys are outstanding as Well.
America, please continue to make Some noise for the silhouettes.
This has been amazing.
Hey, all we can say right now, People at home, this is our Winner.
It's been an amazing season.
Let's hear it for the judges.
We'll be back next year.
If you want to be on our stage, Check out the audition.
Go to nbc.
Com/agt.
Our winner, landau eugene murphy Jr.
"america's got talent.
" We are down to the final four.
The votes are in.
It goes down tonight.
're going to find out who wins That $1 million.
howie: You're going to Hollywood.
nick: We are live in Hollywood.
piers: Best new act in America.
what a disaster! howie: I just watched a Million dollars.
nick: America has voted.
this is not the end for any Of us.
nick: Landau eugene murphy Jr.
, silhouettes, poplyfe, team Iluminate.
piers: That was a million Dollar performance.
sharon: You gave me goose Bumps.
howie: It's original.
It's wonderful.
You just sealed the deal.
[cheers and applause.]
announcer: Live from Hollywood -- This is "america's got talent - The finale.
" Now, here's your host -- Nick cannon.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: This is what I'm Talking about.
Welcome to "america's got talent - The finale"! Tonight, we answer one simple Question -- Who will be the best new act in America 2011? Whoever wins will walk away with $1 million -- [cheers and applause.]
-- And they will be headlining a Show in las vegas.
Backstage there are four acts All desperately hoping you voted For them.
It's a big, big night for the Acts.
And it's going to be a great Night for you, too.
Coming up right here on this Stage, def leppard, jackie Evancho, tony bennett and queen Latifah, cirque du soleil's new Show "iris" and onerepublic.
And our finalists will be Performing with some of their Heroes including cobra starship, Patti labelle, leann rimes, and Stevie wonder.
[cheers and applause.]
Yeah! So out here in front, three of The wisest voices in hollywood.
They've advised and guided our Finalists right from day one.
Give it up for your "america's Got talent" judges.
[cheers and applause.]
Piers morgan.
[cheers and applause.]
Sharon osbourne.
[cheers and applause.]
And howie mandel.
[cheers and applause.]
So we're all set for an insane Night.
Four acts, one prize, one Winner.
Are you ready? [cheers and applause.]
Here are your "america's got Talent" 2011 finalists.
[cheers and applause.]
Silhouettes! [cheers and applause.]
Landau eugene murphy jr.
[cheers and applause.]
Poplyfe.
[cheers and applause.]
And team iluminate.
[cheers and applause.]
Last night they each took the Stage trying to win your votes.
It was the biggest challenge of Their lives.
And it gave us some sensational Performances.
I did it my way sharon: You saved the best For last.
You gave it your all.
piers: That was a million Dollar performance tonight, Landau.
howie: There's a real good Chance that you just sealed the Deal.
this could change my life Tremendously.
I want to win this so bad.
sharon: You create everything From zero.
Just brilliant.
howie: You can see this show Anywhere, headline, any country, Any language.
piers: You are exactly what America needs right now.
That was superb.
we put everything we had into It, like everything we had.
And we hope it was enough for America.
we are the champions sharon: Your singing wasn't Great tonight, but your passion Was.
we just hope you understand We really want it.
piers: When you went a bit Crazy, it was crazy, but that is Part of your magic.
howie: You were a little off, But you have what it takes.
I want this to be the biggest Thing that's ever happened to Us.
We want to win this.
We need this.
for me and you and I think to myself what a wonderful world sharon: Sensational, Beautiful.
howie: That had the perfect Ending.
The word "love.
" We loved it.
piers: That was terrific.
I think we reached our goal And I'm just so proud of our Team.
nick: Piers morgan, might I Say you look quite charming and Dapper tonight.
piers: You might say that.
And, clearly, nobody told you That bow ties are last year.
nick: Trying to be nice.
piers: Okay, you look good.
nick: Thank you.
piers: For you, you look Good.
nick: Thank you.
So, did america have a tough Time picking a winner? piers: I think america had a Very hard time.
I thought last night was the Best for talent of any final We've ever had.
I thought all four of them did Themselves proud.
One act we know from the emotion They showed felt they let Themselves down.
I don't agree.
I think they just by being here Did an incredible job.
But let's remind everyone, it's A competition.
[applause.]
And "america's got talent" has Become the number one talent Competition in the world.
Tonight only one act can win.
One act gets a million dollars.
One act goes to vegas.
The pressure on america to vote Was huge.
The pressure on these Contestants right now is Incredible.
I wish them all good luck.
And may the best act win.
[applause.]
nick: All right.
Tonight each finalist is going To perform with one of their Heroes.
For landau eugene murphy jr.
, His hero has one of the greatest Voices of all time.
Landau will be performing a Special duet with legendary Patti labelle.
patti labelle is one of the Biggest female icons ever.
landau, what a pleasure.
I love you.
Oh, my goodness.
I can't believe you're standing In front of me.
I'm 67.
You're 37, and we're going to Rock it.
I'm just really floating on Clouds right now.
[applause.]
nick: America, give it up for Landau eugene murphy jr.
like sweet morning dew I took one look at you and it was plain to see you were my destiny with my arms open wide I throw away my pride I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life to you I will go where you lead always there in time of need when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up The hill and there's no looking back For us we got love sure enough, That's enough you're, you're all I need to Get by Never in a million years did I Think I'd be doing this.
Ladies and gentlemen, ms.
Patti Labelle.
[cheers and applause.]
baby, baby like an eagle protects his Nest, for you I'll do my best stand by you like a tree, dare Anybody to try and move me darling in you I found strength where I was torn Down hey, hey, hey we got the right foundation with love and determination you're all I need you're all I need you're all I need need you're, you're all I need you, landau, you're all I Need I need you honey, honey, honey yeah, I love you darling all I need you're all I need yeah, I need I need people like you I need people like you yeah you're all I need yeah, yeah, yeah [cheers and applause.]
mr.
Landau! Mr.
Landau! God bless you.
Take your bow.
ms.
Patti labelle.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Wow! Patti labelle and landau eugene Murphy jr.
You have to tell me, I mean, you Sent this place to another Level.
How was it performing with such A legendary diva? it's been a dream come true.
Before I took this journey and Got here, my mother-in-law asked Me, who would you like to sing With, and I said patti labelle, Patti labelle.
nick: And she is so amazing And humble.
She left the stage so you could Have your moment.
She said take your bow, baby.
Take your bow.
[cheers and applause.]
One more time for landau eugene Murphy jr.
And patti labelle.
[cheers and applause.]
Still to come -- The crucial results.
Did you vote? Will your favorite win? Right after the break, we got Def leppard, so stay right There.
nick: Okay.
On stage right now, music Legends, they sold 100 million Records worldwide.
They've sold out arenas across The globe.
Make that noise for def leppard.
[cheers and applause.]
gunter glieben gluachen Globen we got something to say rise up, gather round rock this place to the Ground burn it up, let's go for Broke watch the night go up in Smoke rock on, rock on drive me crazier no serenade no fire brigade just pyromania come on what do you want what do you want I want rock and roll yes, I do long live rock and roll oh, let's go, let's strike a Light we're gonna blow like Dynamite I don't care if it takes all Night gonna set this town alight what do you want what do you want I want rock and roll all right hey long live rock and roll yeah, yeah, yeah rock of ages, rock of ages still rollin' keep rollin' rock of ages rock of ages still rollin' rock and rollin' we got the power got the glory just say you need it and if You need it say yeah say yeah [cheers and applause.]
love is like a bomb, baby, Come on get it on Livin' like a lover with a radar Phone Lookin' like a tramp like a Video vamp Demolition woman Can I be your man razzle and dazzle and flash a Little light Television lover, baby, go all Night Sometime, any time, sugar me Sweet Little miss innocent sugar me yeah, yeah come on, take a bottle, shake It up break the bubble, break it Up pour some sugar on me ooh, in the name of love pour some sugar on me come on, fire me up pour some sugar on me oh, I can't get enough pour some sugar on me pour some sugar on me pour some sugar on me on me [cheers and applause.]
nick: Rock and roll is in the Building! Y'all give it up for def Leppard.
The guys are on tour throughout The u.
S.
Right now, so make sure You catch the show.
Now, if you were watching our Finals last night, you know we Had a minor technical issue.
It was all calm out here, but Just take a look what was going On backstage.
we were backstage right Before we were about to go on, The doors on the back of the Stage didn't open.
stop.
hold it.
one second.
the wall is not opening.
They can't get the stuff up.
the doors are stuck.
sharon: Oh, my god.
nick: We're having a few Technical issues.
the doors wouldn't open.
We tried to manually open the Doors.
They didn't work.
we have nightmares all the Time in live television, but This never happened.
We have an amazing crew here and They pulled it off.
nick: While all that madness Was going on back there, I was Out here for you keeping it Cooler than a polar bear's Toenails, baby.
But we have to give it up for Our amazing crew, who made it Happen, and they make it happen Every single show.
They're outstanding.
Okay.
Up next -- Y'all, this is dope.
Team iluminate performs with one Of the hottest bands around.
Team iluminate will be Performing with cobra starship.
we're so excited when we Found out we were going to Perform with cobra starship.
We even got to meet them right After the show.
it goes so well with what They're doing.
I can't believe this is Happening.
We get to share the same stage With cobra starship.
it's like -- blue man group.
There you go.
nick: America, make that Noise for team iluminate, cobra Starship featuring sabi.
[cheers and applause.]
la, la, la la, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la girl, I've been all over the World looking for you I'm known for taking what I Think I deserve and you're overdue and if you listen you can hear Me through the radio in that bright white noise what I been missing in my Life what I been dreaming of you'll be that girl you'll be that girl you'll be everything you want so let me Get up there I'm the baddest baby in the Atmosphere tell me what you want so we Can do just what you like you make me feel that la, la, la, la, la you make me feel so la, la, la, la, la you make me feel that la, la, la, la you make me feel so get a little closer to me Girl and you'll understand 'cause if you want a guy that Knows what you need well, then I'm your man and if I listen I can hear you Through my radio in that bright white noise what I been missing in my Life what I been dreaming of you'll be that girl you'll be that girl you'll be everything you want so let Me get up there I'm the baddest baby in the Atmosphere tell me what you want so we Can do just what you like you make me feel that la, la, la, la you make me feel so la, la, la, la you make me feel so la, la, la, la, la america, put your hands Together for iluminate.
make my world stop make my world stop la, la, la la, la, la you make me feel so you make me feel so you make me feel so you make me feel so [cheers and applause.]
nick: Cobra starship, team Iluminate, setting it off.
Wow.
Now, you have to tell me, how Does it feel to see your Creation being part of an act With some of the hottest artists Out today? it's an honor and disbelief.
It's an honor.
Thank you so much.
thank you.
You guys are it.
I think we have to talk Backstage after the tour.
nick: "you make me feel" is Off krb's new album "night Shades.
" Coming up, results, more duties And we get the lowdown on what Really goes on behind that Judges' desk.
We'll be right back.
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent - the Finale.
" Live from live from hollywood.
When our judges arrive at the Auditions, they have no idea What's about to walk on the Stage.
Sometimes it can be quite a Shock.
[buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
howie: Let's see what you do.
yes, sir.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
[buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
hot, hot, hot [buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
howie: That's your actual Hair? What type of conditioner do you Use? it's my boyfriend and I'm writing him in song I'm writing him this song [buzzer.]
I know that you like it.
I know that you like it.
[buzzer.]
nick: Got my dance face on.
[buzzer.]
howie: Are you okay? yeah, I'm okay.
howie: This is not your Thing.
hot, hot, hot how are you feeling? how are you feeling? piers: There was something Compelling about how awful it Was.
thank you.
howie: That was great.
[cheers and applause.]
I'm jay maynard.
howie: Okay.
[buzzer.]
howie: Start again.
[buzzer.]
piers: What's your name.
my name is stephanie.
piers: What did you come to Do? sing for you guys.
piers: When you're ready.
[buzzer.]
howie: How do you feel it Went? it was hot.
hot, hot, hot feelin' hot, hot, hot nick: They're back.
America, give it up for the Audition all-stars.
[cheers and applause.]
again.
Again, please.
I had the time of my life and I never felt this way Before it's the truth and I owe it all to you I don't want to take no Pictures I just want to take some Shots I just came here to get Crazy I had the time of my life and I never felt this way Before I swear, it's the truth and I owe it all to you I had the time of life and I never felt this way Before I swear, it's the truth and I owe it all to you [cheers and applause.]
nick: They are having the Time of their lives.
Wow, man, listen.
Let's hear it for the audition All-stars.
[cheers and applause.]
You guys are awesome.
After the break, silhouettes Perform with a superstar live.
Do not go away.
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent.
" Coming up -- The results.
Not long.
First, though, a unique duet Featuring silhouettes and the Incredible leann rimes.
[cheers and applause.]
I'm excited to work with you Guys.
we're so excited to be Performing with her.
It's going to be incredible.
nice to meet you.
I can't watch you guys yet.
I'm going to cry if I do.
I'm going to cry.
we are going to go out there And have so much fun with leann Rimes.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Ladies and gentlemen, Please welcome silhouettes and Leann rimes.
[cheers and applause.]
everybody's reachin' for Something every day a pullin' and Tuggin' and always wantin' a little More holdin' on to hurt like an Anchor treatin' those you love like Strangers takin' names and keepin' Score we all know what we're really after somewhere along the road we got it backwards if you want to give love then Give it if you want to feel some Forgiveness then you gotta let go and do Some forgiving of your own if you want a friend then be One a little bit of kindness show Some you'll be surprised of how Much finds its way back home it don't matter what it is what you want, give [cheers and applause.]
I've been downright stubborn at one time or another and found it easier to Bend and I've felt the power I've seen what it can do it seemed toe simple so simple, so true if you want to give love then Give it if you want to feel some Forgiveness then you've gotta let go and Do some forgiving of your own if you want a friend then be One a little bit of kindness show Some you'll be surprised how much Finds its way back home it don't matter what it is what you want, then give it don't matter what it is what you want, just give [cheers and applause.]
nick: Wow! Silhouettes! And the wonderful leann rimes.
Such a moving song.
And such an inspirational Performance.
You people are emotional right Now yourselves.
I could barely sing that.
They're so incredible and just The message of the song.
Yeah.
nick: Outstanding.
The song "give" is from leann's New album "lady and gentlemen" Which drops September 27th, so Make sure you go out there and Get that.
After the break, we find out What the judges think about each Other.
And onerepublic rocks the stage, So stay right there.
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent - the Finale.
" Tonight is the pinnacle of the Fight for the title.
But our finalists aren't the Only ones who have been fighting This season.
Some of the biggest battles have Been going on right here at the Judges' desk.
howie: "america's got talent" Is one giant party.
It just brings everyone Together.
piers: How would you like a Punch in the head? sharon: Sitting between piers And howie, it makes me feel like A school mistress.
I'm constantly having to keep Them apart and tell them to Behave.
howie: Piers and I, we really Seem to hit it off this year.
Can everybody stay back.
piers: Being on the road with Howie mandel is constant Irritation that ends up driving You completely mad.
howie: I blocked his dressing Room with a soda machine.
five minutes to the show.
piers: He had moved the Little stairwell we had.
I saw his smirking, giggling Bald head running away.
I thought I'm going to kill you.
Howie and I had a sword fight.
And then nick cannon joined in.
And the pair of them eventually Ran off, yellow-bellied cowards.
And howie's entrances to shows Got increasingly absurd.
He'd come in with a look-alike Double pretending to allow Everyone to shake their hand.
sharon: I don't even know Where he gets this stuff from.
This season has definitely been The wackiest year yet.
We've had people that danced Like swans.
howie: I was present at Piers' funeral.
For the eulogy.
That was nice.
It was moving.
It was touching.
sharon: And just when you Think you've seen it all -- They start falling off the Stage.
howie: Is it over? sharon: I tell you, I loved It.
I could not control myself.
howie: Piers is actually the Most chiefs of the three.
She's doing things I can't even Discuss.
Piers is all over that buzzer.
I think it's like a problem.
[buzzer.]
[buzzer.]
sharon: He doesn't give Anybody a chance.
Beep.
howie: He touches that buzzer More than he touches his -- [buzzer.]
piers: We are judges.
howie: Honestly, working with My fellow judges, there is no Better experience.
I feel like one of the luckiest People on earth.
piers: Just shut up.
howie: And I'm going to miss It, and I can't wait for next Year.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: I'm still having Nightmares about that.
Anyway, the stage is waiting for You, and I promise howie will be Wearing clothes.
So if you got a million dollar Talent, come and show us what You can do.
Auditions for next season start In October.
And we're coming to new york, Austin, st.
Louis, washington, D.
C.
, tampa, anaheim, California, and charlotte, north Carolina.
For all the info you need, go to Nbc.
Com/agt.
All right.
Up next -- One of the hottest rock bands in America.
You first heard them with their Smash single "apologize.
" Here with two hits from their Latest album "waking up," let's Hear it for onerepublic.
[cheers and applause.]
I need another story something to get off my Chest my life is kinda boring need something that I can Confess 'til all my sleeves are Stained red from all the truth that I've Said come by it honestly, I swear thought you saw me wink, no I've been on the brink, so tell me what you want to Hear something that were like those Years I'm sick of all the Insincere I'm gonna give all my secrets Away this time don't need another perfect Line don't care if critics ever Jump in line I'm gonna give all my secrets Away yeah all my secrets away [cheers and applause.]
woke up in london yesterday found myself in the city near Piccadilly don't really know how I got Here I got some pictures on my Phone new names and numbers that I Don't know address to places like abbey Road day turns to night, night Turns to whatever we want we're young enough to say oh, this has gotta be the good Life this has gotta be the good Life this could really be a good Life, good life I say, oh, got this feeling That you can't fight like this city is on fire Tonight this could really be a good Life, good, good life yeah good, good life yeah to my friends in new york, I Say hello my friends in l.
A.
, they don't Know where I've been for the past Few years or so paris to china to colorado sometimes there's airplanes I Can't jump out sometimes there's things that Don't work out we are god of stories but please tell me what there is to complain About good, good life it's a good, good life [cheers and applause.]
nick: Incredible! [cheers and applause.]
Let's keep it going for Onerepublic.
Still to come -- The results america is waiting For.
And after the break, a Sensational duet from tony Bennett and queen latifah.
So do not move.
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent - the Finale.
" Ever since they first Auditioned, the acts have -- hey nick? Hey nick? Whoa, whoa.
nick: It's jerry springer.
[audience shouting "jerry".]
nick: They love you.
jerry: Thank you.
I tell you what.
After I saw what happened with The doors last night, I figured This was the best way to get in Here.
Here's the deal.
All season you've been saying That the winner is going to get Not just the million dollars, But also get an act in vegas.
nick: Absolutely.
jerry: To headline the act? Here are the details.
Starting October 28th at Caesar's palace in vegas, the Winner will headline that act And we've got more good news.
The other three finalists that Are here tonight, we're bringing Them, too.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: You're hosting, right? jerry: Yeah.
I need the work.
nick: Yeah, right.
jerry: We're going to have The best of the top ten, and Michael grimm, the winner from Last year.
It's a great show.
If you want tickets, go to Nbc.
Com/agt.
It's great.
Oh, my gosh! nick: Jerry springer.
Thanks, jerry.
[audience chanting "jerry".]
nick: Last night was the last Time our finalists got to hang Out together.
Last night after the show, Here's what was popping in the Orville lounge.
Team iluminate gave me your Heart on stage.
I could literally see people Buying these as souvenirs as They leave.
Give me a piece of that, okay? Just know where it came from.
What was your favorite part About your performance? the last note.
nick: Yes, he did.
How bad do you want to win? so much.
nick: So much.
Poplyfe.
Will be performing with stevie Wonder.
Stevie's my favorite artist.
This is the orville lounge -- and that's what's popping! [cheers and applause.]
nick: Always a good time in The orville lounge.
On stage right now, two true Superstars performing "who can I Turn to," give it up for tony Bennett and queen latifah.
[cheers and applause.]
who can I turn to when nobody needs me my heart wants to know and so I must go where destiny leads me with no star to guide me [cheers and applause.]
no one beside me I'll go on my way and after the day the darkness will hide me and maybe tomorrow I'll find what I'm after I'll throw off my sorrow beg, steal or borrow my share Of laughter with you I could learn to with you on a new day but who can I turn to if you turn away [cheers and applause.]
and maybe tomorrow I'll find what I'm after I'll throw off my sorrow beg, steal or borrow my share Of laughter with you I can learn to with you on a new day but who can I turn to if you turn a-way [cheers and applause.]
nick: Outstanding! Wow! The king and the queen.
Mr.
Tony bennett.
Queen latifah.
Thank you guys so much.
That was amazing.
"who can I turn to" is from Mr.
Bennett's new cd "duets 2.
" It drops September 20th, so make Sure you go get that.
And after the break, another Duet.
It's poplyfe with stevie wonder.
Right now, one more time for Tony bennett and queen latifah! [cheers and applause.]
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent - the Finale.
" Up next, an insane duet.
Here poplyfe.
Poplyfe will be performing with The sensational stevie wonder.
he is the most amazing Musician.
He's the reason we all started Doing what we love to do, the Reason I started singing.
I'm kehlani.
Nice to meet you.
nice to meet you.
You act like you're nervous.
Relax yourself.
Come on.
Relax.
never in a million years did We ever think we'd be able to Perform with our idol.
it's going to be poplyfe and Team wonder.
yay! nick: America, make that Noise for poplyfe and legendary Artist, songwriter, musician, Producer, 25-time grammy award Winner, musical genius, stevie Wonder! [cheers and applause.]
hello, everybody! people keep on learnin' soldiers keep on warrin' world keep on turnin' 'cause it won't be too long powers keep on lyin' while your people keep on Dyin' world keep on turnin' 'cause it won't be too long yeah, yeah I'm so darn glad he let me try It again 'cause my last time on earth I Lived a whole world of sin I'm so glad that I know more Than I knew then gonna keep on tryin' 'til I reach the highest Ground teachers keep on teachin' preachers keep on preachin' world keep on turnin' 'cause it won't be too long no, no lovers keep on lovin' believers keep on believin' sleepers just stop sleepin' Snot 'cause it won't be too Long oh, no I'm so glad that he let me try It again 'cause my last time on earth I Lived a whole world of sin I'm so glad that I know more Than I knew then gonna keep on tryin' 'til I reach my highest Ground yeah whew 'til I reach my highest Ground 'til I 'til I reach my highest Ground highest ground highest ground highest ground highest ground highest ground yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Yeah I want everybody to sing with Us.
We're going to sing "my highest Ground.
" Are you ready? I'm gonna reach my highest Ground you're gonna reach highest ground we're gonna reach our highest ground the highest ground the highest ground I'm gonna reach the highest ground yes you're gonna reach highest ground we're gonna reach the highest ground the highest ground yeah, yeah, yeah yeah, yeah, yeah yeah, yeah, yeah [cheers and applause.]
nick: Incredible! Poplyfe and one of the greatest Artists of all time, mr.
Stevie Wonder! [cheers and applause.]
Wow! Stevie, you've been doing this All your life since you were as Young as poplyfe.
yep.
nick: Do they have it? they got it.
I'm feelin' it.
You know, it's like poplyfe and Team wonder.
nick: All right.
You heard it.
After the break, Cirque du soleil, and it's Crunch time.
We get our first results.
It's gonna get tense.
We'll be right back.
Stevie wonder, ladies and Gentlemen! [cheers and applause.]
nick: This is "america's got Talent - the finale.
" We're just a couple minutes away From getting our first results.
Before that, it's a spectacular Act from cirque du soleil's Brand-new show.
It's a journey through the world Of cinema, dance, projectors and Live music.
America, please welcome the cast Of "iris.
" ladies and gentlemen, this is "iris"! [cheers and applause.]
[cheers and applause.]
[cheers and applause.]
[cheers and applause.]
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Man, that was Spectacular! You guys keep it going for them.
You can catch "iris" at the Kodak theater in los angeles.
All right.
Get ready, america.
It's time for our first result.
All the rehearsing, performing And nerve-wracking results shows Have been leading up to this Moment.
Please welcome back your top Four.
[cheers and applause.]
Silhouettes.
[cheers and applause.]
Landau eugene murphy jr.
[cheers and applause.]
Poplyfe.
[cheers and applause.]
And team iluminate.
[cheers and applause.]
It's an incredible achievement To get this far, but for one Act, this is the end of the Road.
Good luck to all of you.
Let's find out who's taking Fourth place.
America has voted.
The act finishing in fourth Place and leaving the Competition is [applause.]
nick: Poplyfe.
You guys keep it going for Poplyfe.
They did amazing.
What a ride it's been.
Let's take a look at your "america's got talent" journey.
sharon: What's the name of The group? poplyfe.
piers: You're great, but I Don't think you need the group.
I don't go without my Brothers.
sharon: Yes.
we'll show you.
this is a dream and it's Finally touching reality.
sharon: You're going to Hollywood.
howie: Best act of the night.
You really are.
thank you.
sharon: You've got it all Going for you.
piers: You did a great job Tonight.
nick: Poplyfe! I don't think I love anyone As much as I love them.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Wow! Talk about going out with a Blaze.
I mean, you guys just performed With stevie wonder.
You got to tell me, what's your Favorite memory on the show.
probably the one we just Made.
I mean, regardless of what just Happened, I mean, we had the Best experience of our lives.
This is such an amazing thing That nobody gets to do, and we Performed with our idol.
That's one of the things we Wanted to conquer in life, and We just lived our dream.
We had so much fun.
We had fun.
nick: Poplyfe.
Piers, these guys are young Kids.
I mean, they should be proud of Themselves.
piers: Yeah, watching their Very first audition, it's almost Impossible to believe it's the Same band, as I'm sure you Agree.
All I will tell you is this.
Yes, you came forth.
You came forth in the biggest Talent show in the world.
You're young.
You're talented.
And you got to perform with Stevie wonder, my hero.
I would give up everything I've Got to do that.
So be proud.
Go on.
Continue.
And win the next competition you Enter.
Good luck.
nick: Right on.
Well, I'm glad it was you guys Performing with stevie and not Piers.
You guys have been amazing.
Let's give it up for poplyfe one More time.
[cheers and applause.]
Three acts left.
After the break, we find out Who's taking third place.
It's getting intense in here.
We'll be right back.
nick: Welcome back to agt, The finale.
We started with four acts.
We're down to three.
Silhouettes -- [cheers and applause.]
Landau eugene murphy jr.
-- [cheers and applause.]
And team iluminate.
[cheers and applause.]
And right now, the dream is About to end for one more act.
Good luck to all of you.
America has voted.
The act finishing in third place And leaving the competition Is [audience shouting.]
nick: Team iluminate.
Keep it going for team Iluminate.
They did amazing on this stage.
You know you guys have been Outstanding here.
A look at your "america's got Talent" highlights.
nick: We're going to turn off All the lights.
No one get alarmed.
piers: That is the single Most surprising audition I've Ever seen on the show.
sharon: Yes.
I came up with this idea Years ago in a brooklyn Apartment.
Never, ever thought it would go This far.
howie: The best thing I have Seen on this show.
piers: Best new act in America.
I was diagnosed with cancer.
I couldn't dance any more Professionally.
I honestly don't think if I had Survived it, I would have Created this technology.
howie: I just watched a Million dollars.
sharon: Your name will be in Lights.
incredible.
This is a dream come true.
We can't believe we're here Doing our thing, what we love to Do.
piers: You are exactly what America needs right now.
That was superb.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Team iluminate.
Howie said this is the best Thing he's ever seen on this Show.
And you know you created Something amazing.
And you're dancing again.
So, I mean, what else are you Going to take away from this Experience? this is the most im Experience of our lives.
We've just gotten closer as a Family.
We thank america for this Opportunity.
We thank the judges for all the Positive feedback.
And, you know, we're just going To keep on creating and just see What else we can do, so thank You.
nick: Right on.
Sharon, they've been great all Season, haven't they? sharon: Every time they have Performed, their concepts have Amazed myself, the judges, and America.
Every single week they have Never disappointed us.
piers: Yes, absolutely right.
nick: 100%.
All right.
You know we're going to miss You.
America, keep it going for team Iluminate one more time.
Thank you guys.
[cheers and applause.]
All right.
So we have our top two.
Silhouettes and landau eugene Murphy jr.
One of them will win $1 million And will be headlining a show in Las vegas, but who did you pick As a winner? That decision in just a few Minutes.
Right after the break, it's Jackie evancho live, so stay Right there.
nick: Welcome back.
In just a couple of minutes we Will reveal who you have chosen As the winner of "america's got Talent.
" This time last year, a young Girm was -- girl was standing on Our stage with no idea what a Big star she was going to Become.
Last season a 10-year-old little Girl captured the hearts of a Nation.
piers: We have got in you a Superstar.
nick: She quickly became the Best-selling debut artist of jackie evancho may just be The next big thing.
nick: Her album "dream with Me" went straight to number one On the charts.
Now she makes a return to where It all began just one year ago.
[cheers and applause.]
Tonight, she's back again Singing "nessun dorma," america, Please welcome jackie evancho.
[cheers and applause.]
[singing "nessun dorma" in Italian.]
[cheers and applause.]
[singing "nessun dorma" in Italian.]
[instrumental.]
[cheers and applause.]
[singing "nessun dorma" in Italian.]
[cheers and applause.]
[cheers and applause.]
nick: Jackie evancho! [cheers and applause.]
Incredible.
Amazing.
You've gotten so tall.
You've had an incredible year.
Tell me what you've been up to.
um, well, I -- I made a new Cd called "dream with me.
" It's out now, and I'm really Excited about it.
I -- I -- nick: You've done a lot.
I've done a lot.
Sorry.
I just want to say hi to Pittsburgh as well.
I miss it.
nick: She misses pittsburgh.
And coming up, you know the Dream of stardom becomes a Reality for one of our top two Finalists after the break.
Jackie evancho! [cheers and applause.]
nick: Welcome back to "america's got talent - the Finale.
" All your months of watching and Voting have come down to this Moment.
This is the biggest talent show In the world, and the winner Will become a star.
America, here are your top two Acts.
Silhouettes -- [cheers and applause.]
And landau eugene murphy jr.
[cheers and applause.]
Wow.
Howie, isn't it amazing to see These two make it this far? What would you like to say? howie: They're both Phenomenal.
There's only one winner, one Headliner, and one million Dollars.
Good luck to both of you.
nick: Right on.
Both acts have had an incredible Roller coaster ride on the show.
Let's take a look.
we all share one thing in Common, and that is our love for Dance.
howie: What an amazing, Original concept.
piers: It's three yeses.
sharon: I don't understand Why all those members are Tearful.
I'm really happy.
sharon: Well, you should be.
howie: I've seen things I've Never seen before.
You guys are phenomenal.
You really are.
nick: Silhouettes! I would do anything to be Able to dance.
I just love it.
sharon: Oh, my goodness me.
That was exquisite.
it takes a lot to keep this Team together, and these Children have done that.
sharon: What's your name? my name is landau eugene Murphy jr.
now the end is year I'm a new car detailer.
sharon: All right.
Well, good luck.
don't you know you little Fool you never can win howie: Your life is never Going to be the same.
for what is a man sharon: You'll be going to Hollywood.
I'm so proud of him.
It's something he's always Wanted.
sharon: America does have Talent, and it stood right in Front of me now.
I stood right there watching, And now I'm the happiest man on The planet.
howie: He's a great guy, a Great talent.
You deserve it.
nick: Landau eugene murphy Jr.
and did it my way piers: That was a million Dollar performance tonight.
[cheers and applause.]
nick: The whole competition Has been leading up to this Moment.
Silhouettes, the judges said you Were beautiful and inspirational And you saved the best for last.
Landau eugene murphy jr.
, the Judges said you gave them goose Bumps and it was a million Dollar performance.
Good luck to the both of you.
Who have you at home chosen as Your winner? America has voted.
The winner of the $1 million and The star of the headline show in Las vegas is [audience shouting.]
Landau eugene murphy jr.
! [cheers and applause.]
What do you want to say to America? thank you so much.
nick: I see your family out There.
Your wife is crying.
it's been a long, hard Journey.
I've been busting my butt out Here doing this for so long.
It's finally paying off, man.
nick: From a car washer to a Million dollar crooner.
that's right, that's right.
nick: Landau eugene murphy Jr.
[cheers and applause.]
That's love right there.
Can we get a hug, silhouettes? You guys are outstanding as Well.
America, please continue to make Some noise for the silhouettes.
This has been amazing.
Hey, all we can say right now, People at home, this is our Winner.
It's been an amazing season.
Let's hear it for the judges.
We'll be back next year.
If you want to be on our stage, Check out the audition.
Go to nbc.
Com/agt.
Our winner, landau eugene murphy Jr.