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Q: Why are Heidi Klum and Mel B not going to serve as judges on “America’s Got Talent” anymore? Is NBC just rotating hosts temporarily like “The Voice” did, or are my favorites replaced for good? – M.J.
A: Yes, it’s true that Klum and Mel B won’t be judges for “AGT” next season, but NBC hasn’t clarified whether they’re closing the studio doors to them indefinitely. Perhaps Klum and Mel B asked for a break, but either way, taking their place at the table with the remaining judges, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel, will be Gabrielle Union (“L.A.’s Finest”) and Julianne Hough (“Dancing With the Stars”).
NBC also is swapping out the role of host, with Terry Crews taking over from Tyra Banks. The former NFL player turned actor (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) was a natural as host of the recent “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” edition.
There have actually been several rotations of judges and presenters since “AGT” debuted in 2006. In its first season, Regis Philbin made the introductions while David Hasselhoff, Brandy Norwood and Piers Morgan were the trio of judges. None other than Jerry Springer took over for Philbin in seasons two and three, and then Nick Cannon was the presenter for the longest stint. Singer Brandy and Sharon Osbourne came before Klum and Howard Stern before Cowell.
Kim Kardashian West (Depositphotos photo)
Q: I’ve heard that Kim Kardashian suffers from a skin condition, but to me her skin always looks clear. Is it just airbrushing? – W.P.
A: Kim Kardashian West recently posted photos on Instagram of herself without makeup and also of her bare legs, which were covered with red, scaly patches. She explained that it was her psoriasis flaring up and that her mother, Kris, had the same autoimmune condition.
Kardashian West praised the effects of phototherapy, or light therapy, in alleviating some of it, but that she was still frustrated it hadn’t completely disappeared. She’s also tried various topical treatments, but mentioned that she might have to begin an oral medication if it doesn’t clear up soon.
According to an article by Good Housekeeping magazine, there are several celebrities who have talked publicly about their psoriasis over the years, including singers Cyndi Lauper and Art Garfunkel, Olympic swimmer Dara Torres and fashion model Cara Delevingne.
Q: Is the original “Law & Order” still making new episodes? Also, whatever happened to the actress who played prosecutor Claire Kincaid? – R.T.
A: The original “Law & Order” premiered in 1990 and spent 20 years on the air before ending its run in 2010. The spinoff “Law & Order: SVU” is in its 20th year as well, having debuted in 1999.
Jill Hennessy played young assistant D.A. Claire Kincaid for three years before her character died in a motor vehicle crash. Hennessy then went on to star in “Crossing Jordan,” which ran for six seasons on NBC. Her next project is another crime drama, “City on a Hill,” which is set in Boston and also will star Kevin Bacon. It airs on Showtime starting this June.
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