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Susan Boyle became an overnight sensation after her performance on the television program, "Britain's Got Talent" on April 18, 2009. Her rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" has been viewed by millions on YouTube. When she first appeared on stage, the crowd began booing and hissing. A few bars into the song, as her earthy, pleasing voice took command and soared over the auditorium, the crowd let out a collective gasp, then cheered raucously. She is a 47-year-old Scottish single woman.
Susan Boyle became an overnight sensation after her performance on the television program, "Britain's Got Talent" on April 18, 2009. Her rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" has been viewed by millions on YouTube. When she first appeared on stage, the crowd began booing and hissing. A few bars into the song, as her earthy, pleasing voice took command and soared over the auditorium, the crowd let out a collective gasp, then cheered raucously. She is a 47-year-old Scottish single woman.
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'AGT' phenom Jackie Evancho to perform with BSO
In 2010, a blond-haired girl with a sweet smile stood before the "America's Got Talent" studio audience and millions of TV viewers. The 10-year-old proceeded to sing about asking her daddy to grant her request. So far, so normal. But if the words...
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Pioneers Museum staff discusses state of the museum
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When jokes go too far
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YouTube's top 10 viral videos of 2012 have 'Gangnam Style'
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Beyonce Makes Grammy History; Taylor Swift Wins Album of the Year
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'America's Got Talent' recap: Spencer Horsman could return
Spencer Horsman may yet escape elimination on "America's Got Talent." Last night, the Baltimore illusionist was one of Howard Stern's picks for next week's wildcard round. But first, we had to suffer through more YouTube acts. Last night's episode,...
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Holiday CDs for every musical taste
![<i>This year's bounty</i><i>of new holiday releases offers </i><i>thoughts of the season from a slew of musicians, including a pair of singers who've officially "Got Talent," an "American Idol" alumnus, a neo-rockabilly hipster, a former member of an influential British pop-rock duo, a key voice from one of the most beloved Christmas albums of the rock era and a trio classic rockers' offspring with hits of their own.</i>](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-12/58268425-14135610.jpg "<i>This year's bounty</i><i>of new holiday releases offers </i><i>thoughts of the season from a slew of musicians, including a pair of singers who've officially "Got Talent,\" an \"American Idol\" alumnus, a neo-rockabilly hipster, a former member of an influential British pop-rock duo, a key voice from one of the most beloved Christmas albums of the rock era and a trio classic rockers' offspring with hits of their own.</i>")
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'Britain's Got Talent' next Susan Boyle?
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Linda Schuberth
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Grammys: The races to watch
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New Susan Boyle: Jonathan Antoine floors 'Britain's Got Talent'
Ministry of GossipNext Susan Boyle: Jonathan Antoine shocks and brings tears to audience members' eyes on "Britain's Got Talent." Jonathan Antoine's talent has brought comparisons to that of Susan Boyle. But some worry that he's emotionally fragile....
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