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The competition on America's Got Talent is seriously heating up, with audiences tuning in to see singers steal the hearts of the judges, dance troupes show off their moves and death-defying stunts. During the latest episode o f America's Got Talent, another act received the final prestigious golden buzzer and sailed through to the live finals during the latest audition round, joining Avery Dixon, Madison Baez, Sara James, and Mayyas. Judge Heidi Klum pressed the buzzer for the 27-year-old singer-songwriter, Lily Meola, and audiences watching at home have been obsessed with her jaw-dropping performance since it aired on Tuesday's show. So, who is Lily Meola? Newsweek has everything you need to know. Who Is Lily Meola? Lily Meola is a 27-year-old singer and songwriter from Maui, Hawaii. Her late mother, Nancy Meola, was once the assistant to famous entertainment manager, Shep Gordon. Meola is also the sister of a professional surfer, Matt Meola. Meola is no stranger … [Read more...] about Who Is Lily Meola? Meet the ‘America’s Got Talent’ 2022 Golden Buzzer Act

Hours after announcing her separation from her husband Adil Khan Durrani, Rakhi Sawant has now blamed him for her mother’s death. The Bigg Boss fame was interacting with the paparazzi on Monday when she claimed that if her mother would have been given timely treatment, she would be among us today. For the unversed, Rakhi Sawant’s mother Jaya Bheda passed away on January 28 after battling cancer. “Mere maa ko tumne maara hai. Aaj mere maa ka time pe illaj ho gaya hota toh shayad voh nahi marti. (You killed my mother. If she was given treatment on time, she might not have died)," Rakhi told the paparazzi. In the video, Rakhi Sawant can also be seen crying inconsolably as asked, ‘kitna sataoge Adil?’ and added, “Tumne kahin ka nahi choda apne biwi ko, raste pe laa diya". View this post on Instagram A post shared by @varindertchawla Earlier today, Rakhi Sawant announced that she and her husband Adil Khan Durrani … [Read more...] about Rakhi Sawant Makes Shocking Allegations As She Blames Adil For Her Mother’s Death; Watch

See the article in its original context from November 12, 1972 Section Page Buy Reprints View on timesmachine TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. “The Best and the Brightest;” Pulitzer Prize winner David Halberstam's latest, most important and impressive book, sets out to discover why America got involved in the worst and messiest war in our history. “What was it about the men, their attitudes, the country, its institutions and above all the era which had allowed this tragedy to take place?” They were, after all, “the best and … [Read more...] about How we got into the messiest war in our history

America's Got Talent 2022 has landed on NBC , with the first week of auditions kicking off on Tuesday, May 31. The first episode saw the first set of acts hoping to secure a spot on the live shows, taking them one step closer to a chance of winning the $1 million prize and a Las Vegas headline slot. There was a lot of talent on display in week 1 of auditions and a serious amount of stand-out moments you will not want to miss, including the first Golden Buzzer act of the season, Avery Dixon. Newsweek has a recap of the top 5 moments from the first set of America's Got Talent auditions below. The Top 5 Moments From AGT Week 1 1. Avery Dixon Gets the Golden Buzzer Saxophonist Avery Dixon received the first Golden Buzzer of the season, sending him through to the America's Got Talent live shows, which are set to begin in August 2022. Ahead of his performance, he shared with the crowd he was born prematurely, weighing just 1 pound and 8 ounces, and was bullied … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Moments From ‘AGT’ Week 1: From Parmesan Song to Avery Dixon

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Elinor Barker will be back on track for Great Britain at the European Championships this week 11 months after giving birth to son Nico, but motherhood is not the only major change for the 2016 Olympic champion. Barker, who learned she was pregnant while helping Britain to team pursuit silver at the Tokyo Olympics, is not just juggling nappy changes with training blocks but also pursuing major targets on the road for the first time – not least selection for July’s Tour de France Femmes . “Normally I’ve just done bits and bobs (on the road) around track races and training,” Barker said. “This will be the first time I’ve got a full road calendar that’s taking precedent and track fits around that.” Rather than going through final preparations for the Euros with her Great Britain team-mates, … [Read more...] about New mum Elinor Barker ‘optimistically realistic’ ahead of track return

A video clip of Prince William , Prince Harry and Kate Middleton discussing how Princess Diana 's death contributed to a strong bond between the brothers has gone viral after being uploaded to social media following the publication of Harry's hit memoir. In his book, Harry said his relationship with William was never as close as it was portrayed in public following their mother's death, a revelation that surprised many, including 60 Minutes anchor Anderson Cooper when he interviewed the prince shortly before the book's publication. Spare became the fastest-selling nonfiction book in history, but it has reportedly widened the already expansive rift between the prince and his older brother that has played out in public over the past three years. Six years before the release of Harry's memoir, in which he makes a number of allegations against William, including jealousies and an account of a 2019 physical attack , the princes sat down with Kate to discuss the … [Read more...] about Prince William says Diana’s death brought him and Harry closer in old clip

Rumbleverse, another fledgling battle royale, has announced it will be shutting down at the end of the month. Developer Iron Galaxy Studios has announced that its pro wrestling battle royale game Rumbleverse is shutting down on February 28 after just two seasons. The melee-focused brawler, published by Fortnite creator, Epic Games, sees 40 wrestlers drop into Grapital City and battle to be the last person standing. While the reception was solid at launch, player count dwindled as it struggled to find an audience in the already-crowded battle royale genre. Now, only six months after it launched, the game is hanging up its boots. This news was announced in a post on the Rumbleverse website, in which the company said that the game has 'been a labour of love' as it worked to "create a new experience in a popular and highly competitive genre”. While I never really got into Rumbleverse, I did try it out as the the unique idea of a pro wrestling battle royale sounded incredibly … [Read more...] about Fortnite has made it impossible for new games in the battle royale genre to succeed

In a pivotal moment in the double murder trial against Alex Murdaugh , a South Carolina judge ruled Monday that he would allow the jury to hear evidence of financial crimes allegedly perpetrated by the once-powerful lawyer . Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman made the decision after several witnesses, including Murdaugh's former law firm colleagues and banking associates, testified without the jury present so that he could decide on the relevance of the allegations. Murdaugh, 54, is accused of fatally shooting his wife, Margaret, 52, and their youngest son, Paul, 22, on the evening of June 7, 2021. State prosecutors contend the murders were committed to cover up a slew of financial misdeeds by Murdaugh, who they say stole about $8.5 million from more than a dozen victims and sought to garner sympathy ahead of being publicly exposed. "I find that the jury is entitled to consider whether the apparent desperation of Mr. Murdaugh because of his dire financial situation … [Read more...] about Judge allows Alex Murdaugh’s alleged financial crimes into evidence at murder trial, a pivotal win for the prosecution

Wisconsin's state fair saw 608 attendees get free COVID-19 shots over the event's 11 days of operation, the Associated Press reported. The state fair concluded Sunday and those who got vaccinated were eligible for a free cream puff pastry. The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson shots were offered at a clinic run by AMI Expeditionary Healthcare with Wisconsin's Department of Health Services (DHS). The DHS reported Monday the highest seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases since February at 1,201. The rolling average of daily new cases in the state jumped 88 percent over the past two weeks, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. "The best way we can protect ourselves and our fellow Wisconsinites from the dangerous Delta variant is by getting vaccinated," Governor Tony Evers said in a statement Tuesday. Midwest state fairs in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota are offering free COVID-19 shots amid the spread of the Delta variant. For more reporting from the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s State Fair Sees 608 Get Free COVID Shots Over 11 Days

Dwayne Johnson has revealed his mum was involved in a scary road traffic accident on Wednesday which left her car in a crumpled state. The wrestler-turned-actor known as The Rock posted the image of the messed-up car to his Instagram on Thursday, but thankfully told his 361million followers that his mum Ata, 74, is okay. Alongside the image of the destroyed red Cadillac, the star wrote: "Thank you God. She’s ok. Angels of mercy watched over my mom as she was in a car crash late last night. She’ll survive and continue to get evaluated." He went on to list all she's survived in life so far, including lung cancer, a tough marriage, a head-on collision with a drunk driver and attempted suicide. Dwayne shared an image of the crashed car on Instagram ( Image: Dwayne Johnson/Instagram) He continued: "She’s a survivor, in ways that make angels and miracles real. Thank you LAPD & LAFD for being so caring & focused. Thanks for staying on phone and talking me thru … [Read more...] about Dwayne Johnson’s mum in terrifying 3am car crash as he issues heartbreaking statement