'America's Got Talent' Crowns Season 21 Champion
Billboard • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Nene Royal, a 16-year-old singer and guitarist from Phuket, Thailand, won the 21st season of America's Got Talent, securing the $1 million grand prize and a headlining Las Vegas show.
- Royal captivated audiences and judges alike with powerful performances, including covers of The Cranberries' "Zombie," Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun," and The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army."
- Mel B awarded Royal the Golden Buzzer during the quarterfinals, praising her unique stage presence and talent, while other judges like Sofía Vergara and Howie Mandel expressed strong support for her victory.
- The live results show featured performances by Josh Groban, Lele Pons, REI AMI, Steve Aoki, and Linkin Park, who joined Royal on stage for a collaborative performance.
- Magician Geno Ploeger finished second, and magician group Hundred Fingers placed third in the competition.
