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    Nick Cannon Accepts 'America's Got Talent' Gig

    Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:03:43

    As the show's new host


    Nick Cannon Accepts 'America's Got Talent' Gig

    The producers of America’s Got Talent have tapped Nick Cannon—best known for his MTV show Nick Cannon Presents Wild’n Out and guest appearances with Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and Diddy—as its new host. The musician/comedian/actor/producer will take over for Jerry Springer, who announced his decision to leave the show last week.

    Auditions for Talent's next season will take place in the coming weeks. As for the program’s judges, Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff are all sticking around.

    —The ARTISTdirect Staff
    02.10.09