Queen Latifah will bring "mama energy" on America’s Got Talent, says freshman judge Julianne Hough. The famed actress will be making her debut as a judge for the last semifinal performances, hoping to possibly pick a winner out of the group.

Queen Latifah was a hip-hop artist from New Jersey who became best known for her performance as ‘Mama’ in the critically acclaimed film, Will and Grace and Queen Latifah, both of whom have said they were flattered to be chosen.

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The big news out of NBC studio is that Queen Latifah will be ing the judges of America’s Got Talent, as originally reported by young children had on the show.

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Each judge had received the chance to use their Golden Buzzer this year, so they would not lose a contestant that they truly believed in. Hough’s Golden Buzzer choice was singer Luke Islam, who will be competing against Union’s opera singer, Emanne Beasha. Other contestants ing them are magician Dom Chambers, the Detroit Youth Choir, a comedian, guitarist Marcin Patrzalek, dance troop V, and Voices of Service - all of whom have a tremendous chance at winning the title. Some contestants have already made it to the finals, such as singer Kodi Lee and violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa, dance team Light Balance Kids, and singer Benicio Bryant with a youth choir.

The semifinal of America’s Got Talent will be jammed packed with talent, sure to keep viewers tuned in all night. The performances will be deeply emotional as the contestants compete for a spot in the finals, hoping to make their dreams come true. And, among the talent, Queen Latifah will no doubt stand out as well.

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America’s Got Talent airs Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

Source: People