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America’s Got Talent is continuing auditions for its 18th season, and stumbled on a hidden gem on Tuesday night’s (July 12) episode in 27-year-old contestant Lavender Darcangelo, who left judges Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell stunned by her talent.
After walking onto the stage with her father, Darcangelo gave some background information on her life story. “I’ve been singing since actually I was three years old. I didn’t talk until I was four and a half. I’m also autistic as well as blind. I have a lot of dreams,” she said. “I want to build a school where the classes are based off of what kids are naturally curious at, a school I would have thrived in. My dad’s name is Will. He adopted me later in life. I met him at this after-school program he was doing.”
Will, who stood next to Lavender during her introduction, picked up where she left off. “I started an after-school music program. Lavender and I met and she asked me to adopt her, but I said, ‘I’m a member of the faculty, that’s just not how it works,’” he shared. “Several years goes by and she’s having struggles, and before you know it, she moves in with me and my husband Jamie the day we came home from our honeymoon. A year after that, she became out legal daughter.”
Will then stepped away to let Lavender sing her song of choice — “Out Here on My Own” sung by Irene Cara for the Fame soundtrack. “Sometimes I wonder where I’ve been/ Who I am, do I fit in/ Make believin’ is hard alone/ Out here on my own/ We’re always provin’ who we are, always reachin’/ For that risin’ star/ To guide me far and shine me home, out here on my own,” she belted on the verse and chorus of the emotive track.
Following her performance, Lavender received a standing ovation not only from the crowd, but from all four of the judges on the panel.
“Everything about that was magical. You have such a talent. You have such an amazing personality,” Cowell told the singer. “We make the show because we get to meet people like you occasionally, and I’m so happy that you’ve come on our show to share your talent with us, because this is an audition I’ll never forget.”
Klum remarked that she was blown away by Lavender and her performance. “I feel like I just fell in love,” she said. “This AGT journey is an amazing journey, and I would love to be your cheerleader and hold you hand all the way to the finish line. What do you say?”
Klum then slammed her hand down on the Golden Buzzer, causing golden confetti to rain down from the ceiling.
Watch Lavender’s audition above.
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Trent Toney puts out fires for a living.
No, not like the IT support in your office. The 30-year-old from Hillsborough, Oregon, close to Portland, is a legit firefighter.
For his audition Tuesday night (July 11) on America’s Got Talent, Toney turned his hand to singing, songwriting and playing the keys.
His day job, however, was never far from the conversation. When Heidi Klum awkwardly asked why he didn’t present to the AGT nation in his firefighter outfit, he immediately put out that fire.
Toney told his backstory, specifically, his split from his wife Faith.
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“I think we were immature,” he explained, “we were both made a lot of mistakes. But I don’t think getting married to her was one of them.”
Does he want her back? Oh yes, that fire still burns. “Yesterday,” he remarked. “I’m still in love with her.” He proved it by performing an original song, written for his ex.
Matters took a different route when, before Toney could sing a note, the crowd bayed for him to call her. Which the judges obliged, dialing up Facetime. Faith took her time to pick up, but when she did, Klum handled the conversation and placed the phone on the judges’ desk, facing the stage.
After stifling some sniffles, Toney got going at the electronic keyboard for a performance of “Always and Lately,” a ballad that would sit nicely on most AC radio playlists.
The crowd loved it, the judges loved it.
“I think you’re so handsome, so lovely, you have the best smile, and a beautiful voice,” remarked Klum.“It was great, it was heartfelt, your voice is amazing you look amazing, it was the perfect audition,” added Sofia Vergara.
“I thought that was very brave, actually,” commented Simon Cowell. “I mean, to tell us all of that. I wouldn’t. I seriously wouldn’t. You know what, people I think are going to like you and I think you’ve got a really, really good voice. This is one of those auditions people are certainly going to about.”
Howie Mandel enthused, “You could feel the emotion in your voice, and I could tell just by looking at her and see how she was reacting to it, that was absolutely beautiful.”
It was four yeses from the judges.
Klum had the final word. As she congratulated the contestant with a hug, she quipped, “if this works out and you have a girl, it better be called Heide, okay.”
As for Faith, and whether the spark is still there, we’ll have to wait and see.
Watch below.
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Now, the company is offering up one of the best Bose deals online for Amazon Prime Day, with a $130 discount on its best-selling wireless headphones. Right now, you can get the Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones for just $199 on Amazon. Regularly $329.99+, the latest Bose deal gets you a whopping 40% off one of the top-rated Bluetooth headphones on the market.
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The Bose QuietComfort 45 features bass-boosting, high-fidelity audio and Bose’s signature clear, crisp sound. Whether you’re listening to rock or rap, music sounds well-balanced and detailed — download the Bose Connect app to personalize the headphones even more to how you like to hear your tunes.
What makes these Bose headphones stand out is their two levels of active noise cancellation, which help you tune out outside noise (I.e. traffic or conversations) so you can focus on the music. A built-in mic makes this great for taking calls on the go too, while Alexa capabilities let you control your settings, volume and more using just your voice.
A single charge gets you up to 22 hours of playtime; a quick 15-minute charge gets you up to three hours of use.
Everything pairs easily over Bluetooth 5.1, so you can stream your favorite playlists from your phone or computer with no stuttering or lag. The connection is super smooth and stays paired with your device even from the other side of the room.
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This deal gets you the QuietComfort 45 Wireless Headphones, a carrying case, charging cable, audio cable and user manual. Choose from four colors on sale.
Regularly $329+, get Bose’s Bluetooth headphones for just $199 right now on Amazon and see all the Bose Prime Day deals here.
Note: this is a Prime Day deal reserved for Prime members, so you’ll need to log in with your account info to see the sale price. Not a Prime member? Grab a 30-day free trial here.
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Prime Day, Amazon’s biggest sale of the year, kicked off at midnight Tuesday (July 11) and runs until midnight local time on Wednesday night (July 12).
Whether you’re shopping for a new television or another must-have item, Prime Day gives you a chance to save big. The only catch? Prime Day is for Prime Members only.
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If you’re not a member, click here to launch your free 30-day trial. Select new members will get a $10 shopping credit at sign-up to use for Prime Day.
Other than electronics like TVs, headphones speakers and earbuds, shoppers can save on Blu-rays, DVDs and Prime Video channels, apparel, movies, books, furniture, appliances, beauty and personal care products, office supplies, cleaning supplies, kitchenware, gardening essentials, pet supplies, fitness items, luggage, sports and outdoor gear, video games, toys, jewelry and lots more.
Save up to 75% on select Amazon devices, including Amazon’s invite-only deal on a 43” Fire TV Omni Series, and sales on Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen), Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) and Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, Pioneer and TCL smart TVs with Fire TV built in, and Kindle Scribe. Save up to 50% on select Sony headphones, speakers and home audio; up to 40% on select Bose headphones, speakers, and sound bars.
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This is one of the biggest Prime Day discounts that we’ve found on a TV of this size. Amazon’s 43-inch Fire TV Omni Series 4KUHD Smart TV usually retails for $400, but you can save a whopping $300 with this exclusive deal.
Keep reading for more details on Amazon’s invite-only deals.
How to Request an Invite
Once you select an invite-only deal from Amazon’s deals page, navigate to the product detail page and click “Request invite.” You will receive an email notification confirming your request and if the request is accepted, you’ll receive another email (or mobile push notification).
If invited to participate in the deal, you will have until the end of Prime Day to purchase the product if your request is accepted but you can also choose not to purchase.
Only one invite can be requested per item, but you are allowed to request invites for multiple invite-only items. There are only a limited number of invite-only deal products available and not all invite requests will be granted. Be sure to keep checking your email or notifications as invites will be sent out throughout Prime Day.
Some of the other invite-only, Prime Deals include 60% off the Belova Men’s Marine Star Watch ($179.99), 25% off the Star Wars Darth Vader Limited-Edition Echo Stand ($29.99) and 15% off the Motorola Razr+ ($849.99).
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Sony headphones used to cost a pretty penny, but the electronics company has come out with a line of budget headphones that pack a decent punch.
Case in point: these Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones, which are on sale right now for just $9.99 on Amazon (originally $24.99+). For just under ten bucks, you get a pair of brand new, genuine Sony headphones for music, work, recording and more. This is not just one of the best Sony headphone deals online, but one of the best headphone deals – period.
It’s not clear if the deal is tied to Prime Day and prices could change at any time on Amazon, so we recommend grabbing these $10 headphones while the sale is still live.
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The Sony ZX Series Headphones feature 30mm neodymium dynamic drivers that deliver loud, peppy music with a well-balanced output of highs, mids and low-end bass.
The headphones are super lightweight (under five ounces!) and come with cushy earpads so they stay comfortable even while wearing for long periods of time. The headband is adjustable too, and Sony says its closed-back design helps to seal in sound.
What we like: the swiveling earcup design allows the headphones to fold flat when you’re traveling, so they tuck easily into your bag without taking up too much space.
You don’t have to worry about battery life here — these are traditional wired headphones, so they can plug-in directly to your laptop, phone or gaming console to get long, uninterrupted sound. The durable cable holds up to repeat use, and at 1.2 meters (about four feet), you’ll have plenty of room to move around without being tied down — literally — to your listening device.
This is the best deal online for cheap Sony headphones. But don’t take our word for it: the Sony MDR-ZX110AP headphones are a #1 best-seller on Amazon with a 4.5-star (out of five) rating from more than 105,000 reviewers online. Everyone from Khalid to Simon Cowell uses Sony headphones too.
Get the $10 Sony headphones on Amazon here. Amazon also has a pair of Sony headphones with a mic (great for teleconferencing or video calls) on sale for $19.95 here — a 33% discount.
Congratulations are in order for Grammy-nominated rap star Cordae and tennis champion Naomi Osaka. On Tuesday (July 11), the couple welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, People reports. The couple first announced that they were expecting back in January. “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update […]
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Ready for Wimbledon? The tournament is heating up with Atlanta native, Christopher Eubanks, who became the first American male to reach the quarterfinals in more than a decade.
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Tennis star and five-time Wimbledon champion, Venus Williams, lost the first round last week while another big name in the sport, Novak Djokovic, returns to the court Tuesday (July 11). Djokovic, 36, is slated to face off against Andrey Rublev, 25. Other matches scheduled for Tuesday include Jannik Sinner vs. Roman Safiullin and Jessica Pegula vs. Marketa Vondrousova.
See the full Wimbledon schedule here.
Wimbledon’s grand slam takes place from July 3-16. Like last year, fourth round singles matches are spread across two days, while the Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ singles matches will be mixed through the quarterfinals.
Read on for ways to watch Wimbledon without cable.
How to Stream Wimbledon Matches Without Cable
Wimbledon is held in London, but if you’re in the U.S., matches usually start at 6:00 a.m. ET. Click here for additional scheduling details.
Cord cutters can stream Wimbledon on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes via platforms that carry live television such as Direct TV, Sling TV, Fubo, Vidgo, and Hulu + Live TV. ABC will broadcast coverage of certain matches. You can also stream Wimbledon coverage on ESPN+ in addition to documentaries and more.
ESPN+ $9.99/month
If you’re interested in a nice streaming deal, Sling is discounted as low as $15 for the first month, down from $40 a month.
DirectTV Stream starts at $74.99/month for access to 75+ cable and local channels. Watch all your favorite sports championships, games and more for one low price, plus a few extra benefits.
Not only can you stream for free for the first five days, but you can get Max, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax for free for the first three months when you subscribe to the Ultimate Plan ($109.99). But if you want those channels included free, subscribe to the Premier Plan ($154.99/month). And for viewers streaming from outside of the U.S., ExpressVPN works with several platforms.
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Direct TV’s Choice streaming plan comes with over 105 channels including ESPN, Nickelodeon, HGTV, MTV, BET, VH1, MLB Network, college sports networks and more. The Ultimate plan includes over 140 channels, the Premier package has over 150 channels and the cheapest streaming packages: Entertainment and Optimo Más (which includes English and Spanish channels) costs $75 a month for 75+ channels.
Need more streaming options? Hulu + Live TV is another solid and affordable choice, but you won’t get a free trial or discount when you join. That said, subscriptions start at $74.99 a month to stream over 75 channels, plus you’ll get access to ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+.
