'AGT' : Widowed 'Police Academy' Star Says Son Encouraged Him to Audition — 'This Is My Time'

A well-known actor from the 1980s made hisAmerica’s Got Talentdebut this week. Michael Winslow, whom hostTerry Crewscalled a “legend,” is known for starring in thePolice Academyfilm franchise, in addition to appearances inSpaceballsandGremlins. But in 1993, Winslow stepped away from Hollywood to focus on raising his children after his first wife died. “I ended up doing pretty well. But I stopped making movies because I quit the business for my children. I had to raise them because I became a widower.

'AGT' Auditions End with 1 Final Golden Buzzer Awarded to an Act Who Hopes to 'Brighten the World' (Exclusive)

Chibi Unity with the judges and Terry Crews on ‘AGT’.Photo:Trae Patton/NBC Trae Patton/NBC Auditions have finally come to a close onAmerica’s Got Talent, and they sure went out with a bang! Tuesday’s episode of the NBC hit saw all four judges —Simon Cowell,Heidi Klum,Sofía VergaraandHowie Mandel— and hostTerry Crewshit their Group Golden Buzzer for Japanese dance group, Chibi Unity. “We all loved you so much that we, collectively, would like to give you something special,” Simon said before the group hit the buzzer.

'AGT' Breakout Courtney Hadwin, 14, on Losing Season 13: 'I Didn't See Myself as a Fan Favorite'

Photo: Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Courtney Hadwincaptivated viewers on season 13 ofAmerica’s Got Talentwith her love for 70s music and Janis Joplin-style vocals. Despitecontroversyduring the competition, the 14-year-old from Durham, England, quickly became a fan-favorite. EvenwinnerShin Limadmittedpost-show: “We all thought Courtney was going to win from the get-go.” Though she failed to land in the top 5 of the NBC reality competition, the teenager tells PEOPLE, “It was the best experience of my life,” adding, “I didn’t see myself as a fan favorite at all.

'AGT' Champ Mat Franco Ties the Knot with Tianna Scartabello in 'Tropical Oasis' Celebration

America’s Got Talent’s Mat Franco and his longtime love Tianna Scartabello have tied the knot! TheAGT-winning magician and his college sweetheart wed on Thursday, Aug. 22 at The Montage hotel in Laguna Beach, California, which featured a “tropical oasis” vibe and a small invite list, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal. Ahead of their intimate celebration, the loving couple gushed about their love story and magical connection — which started with a butt-dial!

'AGT' Champ Terry Fator's Mom Accuses Him of Elder Abuse, Questions His Reaction to His Sister's Death

Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage She alleges that Fator’s behavior has negatively affected her “health and well-being” and that he’s used his fame and wealth after leaving the reality show to “bully, torment, harass and intimidate” her. In the case, in which Sligh is representing herself, she also alleges that he sought to “obstruct and prevent his Mother from investigating the death of her daughter in [his] home.” In a statement to PEOPLE, Fator’s rep called the allegations “baseless and defamatory.