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Celebrate the season with star-studded specials
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By Kyla Brewer
TV Media
There’s magic in the air this time of year and, as it turns out, there’s plenty of magic on the air as well. In addition to a plethora of classic holiday specials and movies, the networks are offering viewers brand-new specials featuring up-and-coming performers, a music legend and some of today’s most popular stars.
Nick Cannon (“Drumline,” 2002) kicks things off early in the week as the summer’s No. 1 series warms hearts with a special holiday edition.A diverse cast of performers comes together in the very first “America’s Got Talent” Christ- mas special, airing Monday, Dec. 19, on NBC. Hosted by Cannon, the one-night- only event also features appearances by judges Simon Cowell (“American Idol”), Heidi Klum (“Project Runway”), Mel
B (“The X Factor”) and Howie Mandel (“Deal or No Deal”).
As with the hit TV series, the special holiday program features a mix of mu- sic, magic and other variety acts sure to dazzle viewers. Season 11 winner and 12-year-old ukulele sensation Grace VanderWaal is expected to present a special holiday selection as she head- lines the list of performers. Klum joins in on the fun when she appears alongside her Golden Buzzer contestant, Sal Val- entinetti. Professor Splash makes waves with eggnog for the first time ever, and
The Regurgitator uses holiday orna- ments in his unique performance.
Some of the show’s most memorable acts from past seasons participate in the Christmas special.Acrobatic gymnast group AcroArmy takes the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, along with singers Calysta Bevier, Brian Justin Crum, “AGT” darling Jackie Evancho, singer/songwriter Ronee Martin, musi- cal ensemble Sons of Serendip and family band Edgar.The show features
a number of less conventional acts as well, such as magician Mat Franco, Piff the Magic Dragon, shadow dancers The Silhouettes, The Clairvoyants Thommy Ten and Amélie van Tass, ventriloquist Terry Fator, NFL player and magician Jon Dorenbos, and canine performers The Olate Dogs.
In addition to past contestants, the “America’s Got Talent’s” Christmas spe- cial features appearances by R&B artist Andra Day, a cappella group Pentatonix and renowned magic duo Penn & Teller. As if that isn’t enough, NBC has an even bigger treat for TV viewers, as stars pay tribute to a living legend in “Tony BennettCelebrates90:TheBestIsYetto Come,”airingTuesday,Dec.20.Awho’s who of performers from the entertain- ment industry, past and present, showed up to honor the renowned crooner, who still loves to entertain.
“I turn 90 tomorrow, and feel like I’m just getting started and look forward to each day,” said Bennett when the spe- cialwasfilmedthissummer.“Ihave loved performing for the public
and sharing the music I love
with the world.”
Born in Astoria, Queens, New York, Bennett had a humble upbringing and worked as a sing-
ing waiter before getting his first big break with the single “Because of You.” He rose to fame thanks
to hits such as
“Rags to Riches”
and “I Left My
Heart in San Fran- cisco,” but the rock ‘n’ roll era signaled a lull in his career. How- ever, since staging a comeback in the late 1980s, Bennett has once again enjoyed mainstream success, amassing 19 Grammys
and selling more than 50 million records worldwide.
With a career that has spanned more than 60 years, it’s no wonder stars wanted to pay tribute to the music in- dustry icon. Fellow living legends Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Frank- lin were among the celebrities who showed up for the glittering gala held at Radio City Music Hall in the Big Apple. The long list of performers also includes Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, Diana Krall, k.d. lang and Rufus Wainwright. Many actors and television personalities showed up to celebrate with Bennett as well.Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Kevin Spacey, John Travolta, Bruce Willis and even Homer Simpson made appearances at the event.
This isn’t the first time stars and fans have been able to celebrate with the be- loved Bennett. NBC honored the icon’s 80th birthday as well — in fact, the net- work’s 2006 special “Tony Bennett: An American Classic” won an astounding seven Emmys, which made it that year’s most honored program.
WhileNBCbringsviewersChristmas cheerthisseason,CBShasauniqueof- fering sure to inspire viewers with a look at foster care and adoption in “A Home for the Holidays,” airing Friday, Dec. 23. Both celebrities and average Joes and Janes share successful stories of adop- tion and foster care as they raise aware- ness about the important social issue
in the annual special.Viewers will hear firsthand accounts of adoption that
highlight the remarkable children and families helped by the pro- cess. The powerful program also
includes performances by some of today’s most popular recording
artists.
From lighthearted fun
to heartwarming, inspi- rational true-life stories, broadcasters have quite a
few gifts for TV fans this season. In the hectic days
ahead, take some time to celebrate with your favorite stars in “Amer-
ica’s Got Talent,” “Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The
Best Is Yet to Come” and “A Home for the Holidays.”
Tony Bennett celebrates his life
in “Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet to Come”
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