Arts & Entertainment

Brian Justin Crum places fourth on ‘America’s Got Talent’

singer loses to 12-year-old singer-songwriter

Published

9 years ago

September 15, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube.)

Brian Justin Crum finished in fourth place during the finals round of “America’s Got Talent” on Wednesday.

Crum, 28, wrapped up Tuesday’s show with a cover of “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson. The performance earned him yet another standing ovation and impressed the judges. Although Simon Cowell said he thought the choice of song was a mistake at first, he remarked: “halfway through, I thought, you just made the best decision of your life with that song.”

However, the praise wasn’t enough for America’s vote because on Wednesday the results revealed 12-year-old singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal won the $1 million prize and will headline a show at the PH Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on October 27-29.

Crum wanted his fans to know winning isn’t everything when he tweeted “Dont be sad guys!!! Im not!”

Watch Crum’s final performance below.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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22 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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(Photo courtesy of Crave HBO Max)

“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

Published

24 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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1 day ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.