‘America’s Got Talent’
A new set of contestants will soon perform in front of "Americ's Got Talent" Season 12 judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell. NBC

The producers of “America’s Got Talent” Season 12 will be heading to Las Vegas on Jan. 19 and New York on Jan. 27 for another round of auditions.

The Las Vegas auditions will take place at Bally’s from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. Performers may start lining up as early as 6:00 a.m. EST.

However, those whose acts will involve sharp and other dangerous objects will not be allowed entry. Such performers may go to other audition stops in the United States. More information on this may be found on the official website for the hit NBC reality TV show. Additionally, acts involving animals are required to bring their vaccination records from the veterinary clinic. All those who will audition should bring their identification cards.

Meanwhile, the auditions in New York will be held at Queens College. This will serve as the seventh stop of the 10-city tour for “America’s Got Talent” Season 12. Auditions will also start at 8:00 a.m. EST and participants may start lining up at 6:00 a.m. EST. Those who registered online and are chosen by the staff of the reality TV show will receive a call before Jan. 27. Frontline passes are also available at the New York audition for those who will submit their application online together with a video of their act until Jan. 15.

“America’s Got Talent” Season 12 will premiere on NBC sometime in May. Last year, 12-year-old singer Grace Vanderwaal brought home the $1 million grand prize after wowing the judges and viewers. Throughout her time on the show, Vanderwaal sang songs that she composed herself. This includes “I Don’t Know My Name,” “Beautiful Thing,” “Light the Sky” and “Clay.” All four songs, along with “Gossip Girl,” are now part of her EP, “Perfectly Imperfect.”

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