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kicked off its debut season with a bang on Monday, in a two-hour premiere filled with death defying stunts. However, it was a team of tech wizards with an army of colorful drones who managed to truly impress Simon Cowell.The four-man group known as Verge Aero hit the stage to explain their act, which involved controlling 160 drones that are synched up for a choreographed aerial light show!Cowell, for whatever reason, was wildly unimpressed with their pitch, and made it almost laughably clear how bored he apparently was with the idea of dancing drones. However, as the judges — including Cowell, Nikki Bella and Travis Pastrana — and host Terry Crews sat outdoors at night, it was immediately clear just how breathtaking Verge Aero's light show truly was.

Beckel was the campaign manager for Walter Mondale’s Presidential run, but when that failed, he joined Fox News as a political analyst and the only liberal featured on the conservative network. He later became the co-host of Fox talk show, The Five, but was fired following back surgery. He would hop on the campaign trail again in 2002 working for Idaho’s democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Alan Blinken. However, he resigned after getting wrapped up in an extortion plot involving a sex worker.

Peter Schmeichel believes only one team can stop Manchester United qualifying for next season's Champions League.

The first golden buzzer of “America’s Got Talent: Extreme” went to an act that was simply mesmerizing.

Cruz Beckham is showcasing an edgy new look for his first magazine cover.

Eric Stonestreet is opening up about his recent proposal to fiancée Lindsay.

Anna Sorokin, the real person who used to go by Anna Delvey and became the inspiration for Netflix’s Inventing Anna series, is speaking out in a lengthy message about her former friend Rachel DeLoache Williams.

Manchester United are set to try and persuade Fulham starlet Fabio Carvalho to sign for them and not Liverpool - according to reports.

Getting serious. Clayton Echard narrowed down the field of remaining women to his final four during the Monday, February 21, episode of The Bachelor.

We’re getting down to the home stretch on Clayton Echard‘s season of The Bachelor and there are just four women remaining after an explosive episode.

Jaida Benjamin, most known as Kelly in Netflix’s , is reportedly missing. 

Aaron Evans showcased his incredible parkour skills while appearing on the series premiere of “America’s Got Talent: Extreme”.

Clayton Echard is narrowing down his potential life partners. On Monday night's episode of , Clayton said goodbye to more than half of his women ahead of the Hometown dates, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below.Mara and Sarah faced off at the start of the episode, before Clayton made his pick.

John Mayer‘s touring drummer has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the musician withdrawing from Mayer’s concert in New York last night (February 21).Taking to Twitter, Mayer – sharing a monochrome image of himself facing an empty arena – wrote: “This afternoon, our drummer tested positive for COVID-19. We all wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you all at the show.”This afternoon, our drummer tested positive for COVID-19. Tonight's concert @TheGarden will go on as scheduled, with a very special presentation.

Young Dolph.Devin Burns and Joshua Taylor have been named as persons of interest in the Memphis PD’s ongoing investigation. They’re both described as Black males aged 26 (Burns measuring 5’6” and weighing 135 pounds, while Taylor clocks in at 6’6” and 180 pounds), and it’s noted that Burns has outstanding arrest warrants active for unrelated crimes.Those with any information on Burns’ or Taylor’s whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers; anonymous tips can be made online through the latter service.Help locating Person of Interest in the Homicide Investigation of Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton2370 AirwaysReport…Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Sunday, February 20, 2022Help locating Person of Interest in the Homicide Investigation of Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton2370 AirwaysReport…Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Sunday, February 20, 2022Thus far, three suspects have been alleged to be involved in Dolph’s murder.

Milo Ventimiglia is back to wearing short shorts at the gym!

Matt Lopez, the creator of the new ABC series Promised Land, is assuring fans that the show has not been cancelled amid the impending move to Hulu.

Courteney Cox is opening up about aging and getting closer to 60.

Kat Dennings got engaged to musician Andrew W.K. back in May 2021, just days after the world learned about their relationship, and now she’s opening up about their proposal story.

SPOILER ALERT - Do not continue reading if you don’t want to know what happened on episode seven of The Bachelor!

Monsters & Critics.Kailyn Lowry Speaks Out On Relationships With Her Kid’s DadsDuring a recent  Baby Mamas No Drama podcast with her co-host Vee Rivera, Kail announces that “any chance of her and Javi getting back together is slim to none.” In fact, Kailyn is so dead set against a Javi reunion she reveals she is currently seeking therapy to learn how not to be friends with him any longer. Lowry goes on to explain her statement. “When me, and Javi are like okay, which I’m never gonna be his friend again But, just hear me out.“Like, I’m in therapy to specifically not be friends with him,” Kail shared.

The cast of "And Just Like That" has responded to Meghan McCain's criticism that the "Sex and the City" reboot was too "woke." McCain criticized the show for the "clumsy attempt to reformat" and claimed that "wokeness kills everything" in an op-ed published by the Daily Mail. Cynthia Nixon and Nicole Ari Parker both disagreed with McCain during an interview with Andy Cohen on his Sirius XM show Saturday. "I disagree," Nixon told Cohen when he asked what she thought of McCain's criticism.

Rough waters! While reflecting on the ups and downs Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 3, Daisy Kelliher explained why crew hookups created issues between her and Ashley Marti.

Aaron Rodgers is speaking out about love following his split from star Shailene Woodley.

Even Channing Tatum thinks it’s too hard to look like Channing Tatum!

Christine Brown is ready for a fresh start after her split from Kody Brown.

MARRIED At First Sight Australia's controversial bride Tamara Djordjevic has hit back after being slammed over her outrageous behaviour in tonight's opening episode. The 29 year-old star of the E4 hit has told The Sun she is not the reality TV baddie she comes across as, despite her new husband Brent Vitiello calling her a 'psychopath'. In an exclusive interview, Tamara told us: "I am not a villain.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterFor the longest time, Netflix has been the subscription streaming service to beat. The Silicon Valley native pivoted to digital more than a decade ago, becoming a mainstay in more than 195 million households worldwide and plowing billions of dollars into content.But in just a year, Disney Plus has proved to be a powerful siren of its own, boasting more than 86 million paying subscribers — most of them not even households with children, disproving skeptics who believed the service to be a niche streamer.

sequel is officially coming to Disney+!During Disney's Investor Day event on Thursday, it was announced that a follow-up to the 1993 Halloween classic would be headed to the streaming service. It was also announced that Adam Shankman () would direct .«Coming exclusively to @DisneyPlus is Hocus Pocus 2, the spooky sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic! @AdamMShankman is set to direct,» Disney tweeted.

Marvel and fans. Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar had quite the showing, too, announcing a handful of upcoming Disney+ series between the two studios including shows for beloved Disney princesses Moana and Tiana.Here are all the incoming projects from Disney Animation:We already got our first look Disney's next animated feature, but Disney used the presentation to provide a first look at some additional characters and announce that the film will not only be in theaters on March 5, but available on Disney+ via Premiere Access.Walt Disney Animation's first-ever series is set in San Fransokyo and is centered on everyone's favorite nurse robot.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterSkydance Television has struck an exclusive first-look deal with Exile Content Studio to develop and produce scripted English-language series, Variety has learned.“We are very proud to partner with Exile Content Studio to bring its diverse array of Latinx-based content to our current development slate,” said Jesse Sisgold, Skydance Media president and chief creative officer. “Skydance shares Exile’s vision to amplify the voices of all creators and producers to bring their stories to global audiences, and to do so with a strategy focused on where entertainment is heading.”Under the terms of the agreement, Skydance TV will have first considering of Exile’s English-language projects.