'AGT' 's Julianne Hough Says Queen Latifah Will Bring 'Mama Energy' to Semifinals as Guest Judge

Queen Latifahis joining theAmerica’s Got Talentjudges’ panel!The actress, 49, will make a guest appearance on Tuesday’s show alongside Simon Cowell, Julianne Hough, Howie Mandel, Gabrielle Union and host Terry Crews for the final round of the semifinals.And no one is more excited about Latifah’s cameo than Hough.“She’s gonna bring mama energy,” the freshman judge, 31, tells PEOPLE.“She’s gonna bring grace, love and support,” Hough says, adding, “People are going to feel confident and supported.

'AGT' 's Kodi Lee, Who Is Blind and Has Autism, Plans to 'Fly with His Talents' — Win or Lose

Kodi Leecouldn’t be happier to be a finalist onAmerica’s Got Talentseason 14. Before an act is announced as the winner in Wednesday’s two-part finale, the 22-year-old singer and his mother Tina reflect on the weeks-long competition, telling PEOPLE about what he has gained after captivating audiences with his vocal talents. “America’s Got Talentis amazing. They’ve given Kodi more opportunities than just performing,” Tina says. “They’ve given him opportunities to grow in his speech and grow in his socialization skills.

'AGT' 's Michael Ketterer Will 'Not Perform' at Garth Brooks' Upcoming Concert Following Arrest

Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty; Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Garth Brookssays Michael Ketterer will not play at his upcoming Notre Dame Stadium concert after theAmerica’s Got Talentfinalist wasarrested on a domestic violence charge. During hisInside Studio GFacebook Live showon Monday, the country legend, 56, said that he and Ketteter, who placed fifth overall on season 13, agreed “it was best” that the reality star, 41, withdraws from the sold-out show on Oct.

'AGT' 's Michael Ketterer Wows During Finals After Garth Brooks Invites Him to Sing at His Concert

Michael Ketterer may be competing to be champion ofAmerica’s Got Talent,but he’s already won a dream collaboration!The pediatric mental health nurse, 40, from Knoxville, Tennessee, wowed the judges and fans during the two-part finale on Tuesday. Ketterer — who was chosen asSimon Cowell‘s Golden Buzzer winner in the auditions round — belted out the emotional lyrics of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” in a finals performance he said he “was dedicating to my God because he moved mountains.

'AGT' 's Nightbirde Speaks Out During Finale After Exiting amid Cancer Battle: 'Raging and Crying'

Nightbirde.Photo: Trae Patton/NBC America’s Got Talentcrowned a winner duringWednesday’s season 16 finale, but one standout contestant who left the competition early remained on everyone’s minds. Fans have continued to supportsinger Nightbirde, 30, after shewithdrew from the show, announcing on social media that she was no longer able to compete as her health had taken a “turn for the worse.” The Zanesville, Ohio native, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, delivered astandout auditionwith her original song"It’s OK,“which is about the past year in her life amid her cancer fight.