ABOUT THE TALENT IN AMERICA Howie Mandel and creator and executive producer Simon Cowell are back on the judges’ panel.

This year’s panel also includes two newcomers: Emmy Award-winning choreographer, actor, singer, and dancer Julianne Hough, and award-winning actress, novelist, and producer Gabrielle Union. The next host of “America’s Got Talent” is Terry Crews, who made a major impression as the host of the first season of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” earlier this year. Like no other television program, “America’s Got Talent” continues to promote the variety format by accepting artists of all ages. Every year, a diverse range of performers compete for a $1 million prize and America’s affections on “America’s Got Talent,” including singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, magicians, ventriloquists, and hopeful stars.