Sharon Osbourne replacing Brandy on "Talent" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-20-2007, 10:46 AM

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After a month of speculation, NBC said Thursday that Sharon Osbourne will replace R&B singer Brandy as a judge on the network's summer reality series "America's Got Talent."

Brandy is facing two wrongful death lawsuits filed by the family of a woman who died December 30 after her car was hit from behind by an SUV driven by the singer.

"Brandy has enjoyed her association with the program," her representatives said. "However, she felt she couldn't give the new season the attention and commitment it deserved."

"Talent," which premieres May 29, strengthens Osbourne's ties with the show's executive producer Simon Cowell, who also is behind the British talent competition "The X-Factor," on which Osbourne also serves as a judge.

On "Talent," a variety talent search, Osbourne joins returning judges David Hasselhoff and British newspaperman Piers Morgan. Another new face will be host Jerry Springer, who is replacing Regis Philbin.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

Ireneparalegal · 04-20-2007, 03:36 PM

I feel bad for Brandy. I hope Sharon will be just as good.

LeeBlue · 04-26-2007, 11:45 PM

"America's Got Talent" was a fun show to watch last summer -- it's nice to have something new on among all of the reruns -- I think Sharon will be a good addition to the show.

04-20-2007, 10:46 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Sharon Osbourne replacing Brandy on "Talent" LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After a month of speculation, NBC said Thursday that Sharon Osbourne will replace R&B singer Brandy as a judge on the network's summer reality series "America's Got Talent." Brandy is facing two wrongful death lawsuits filed by the family of a woman who died December 30 after her car was hit from behind by an SUV driven by the singer. "Brandy has enjoyed her association with the program," her representatives said. "However, she felt she couldn't give the new season the attention and commitment it deserved." "Talent," which premieres May 29, strengthens Osbourne's ties with the show's executive producer Simon Cowell, who also is behind the British talent competition "The X-Factor," on which Osbourne also serves as a judge. On "Talent," a variety talent search, Osbourne joins returning judges David Hasselhoff and British newspaperman Piers Morgan. Another new face will be host Jerry Springer, who is replacing Regis Philbin. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I feel bad for Brandy. I hope Sharon will be just as good.
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04-26-2007, 11:45 PM	#3
LeeBlue Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 16, 2006 Location: NYS Posts: 871	Sharon Osbourne replacing Brandy "America's Got Talent" was a fun show to watch last summer -- it's nice to have something new on among all of the reruns -- I think Sharon will be a good addition to the show.