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Zoneboy · 02-09-2009, 07:46 PM

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NEW YORK – America's got Nick Cannon as the new host of "America's Got Talent."

The musician, comedian, actor and producer will preside over the NBC talent competition series when it returns for a fourth season this summer, the network announced Monday.

This variety show is the first of "multiple projects we are looking to do with Nick at NBC," said network chief Ben Silverman.

The versatile Cannon, 28, had his breakthrough role while still a teen on the Nickelodeon series "All That," then starred in his own MTV show, "Nick Cannon Presents Wild'n Out." He has recorded with artists including Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and Diddy.

Cannon's film appearances include "The Killing Room," "American Son" and Emilio Estevez's "Bobby," for which he was honored at the Cannes Film Festival as Breakthrough Actor of the Year.

Cannon takes over "America's Got Talent" from Jerry Springer, who announced his departure last week.

"Talent" is open to all ages and to performers of all kinds (including comedians, contortionists, jugglers and magicians, as well as singers and dancers), all competing for its $1 million prize. Last season, the winner was Missouri native Neal E. Boyd, an operatic tenor and insurance salesman.

Auditions in several cities are scheduled in the coming weeks for the new season.

Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff will remain as celebrity judges on the show, which is produced by FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell of "American Idol."

howierules86 · 02-09-2009, 09:11 PM

I think Nick Cannon will be an okay choice. I can definitely prefer him over Jerry Springer for sure, though I still don't think the show will be as great as it was with Regis Philbin hosting.

ekkostar · 02-09-2009, 10:02 PM

LOL Nick Cannon. I just deleted all of the Mariah Carey stuff off of my hard drive 'cause I was getting burnt out on her music.

02-09-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,406	Nick Cannon to host 'America's Got Talent' Link NEW YORK – America's got Nick Cannon as the new host of "America's Got Talent." The musician, comedian, actor and producer will preside over the NBC talent competition series when it returns for a fourth season this summer, the network announced Monday. This variety show is the first of "multiple projects we are looking to do with Nick at NBC," said network chief Ben Silverman. The versatile Cannon, 28, had his breakthrough role while still a teen on the Nickelodeon series "All That," then starred in his own MTV show, "Nick Cannon Presents Wild'n Out." He has recorded with artists including Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and Diddy. Cannon's film appearances include "The Killing Room," "American Son" and Emilio Estevez's "Bobby," for which he was honored at the Cannes Film Festival as Breakthrough Actor of the Year. Cannon takes over "America's Got Talent" from Jerry Springer, who announced his departure last week. "Talent" is open to all ages and to performers of all kinds (including comedians, contortionists, jugglers and magicians, as well as singers and dancers), all competing for its $1 million prize. Last season, the winner was Missouri native Neal E. Boyd, an operatic tenor and insurance salesman. Auditions in several cities are scheduled in the coming weeks for the new season. Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff will remain as celebrity judges on the show, which is produced by FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell of "American Idol."

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ekkostar Coffee, Tea & Larroquette! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 1,077	LOL Nick Cannon. I just deleted all of the Mariah Carey stuff off of my hard drive 'cause I was getting burnt out on her music.
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02-09-2009, 09:11 PM	#2
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,693	I think Nick Cannon will be an okay choice. I can definitely prefer him over Jerry Springer for sure, though I still don't think the show will be as great as it was with Regis Philbin hosting.