“America’s Got Talent” is ready to spice things up once more.
British singer-songwriter and Spice Girls alum Mel B is returning to the “AGT” judges panel for the reality competition’s 20th season, according to a Monday press release. Mel B will join “AGT” veterans Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara alongside host Terry Crews.
Mel B’s return coincides with longtime judge Heidi Klum’s hiatus from the series. The reason for Klum’s departure was not disclosed.
Klum, who joined the “AGT” clan in 2013, judged on Seasons 8-13. After a hiatus for Season 14, the German model returned to the NBC show for a four-year stint for Seasons 15-19.
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Mel B was also brought on for “AGT’s” eighth season, following the departure of Sharon Osbourne. The singer exited the series alongside Klum after Season 13.
Mel B also appeared on the “AGT” spinoffs “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” and “AGT: Fantasy League” in 2019 and 2024, respectively.
Since its 2006 premiere, “AGT” has aired in 194 territories worldwide and amassed more than a billion viewers. The “Got Talent” franchise holds the Guinness World Records title as the most successful reality television format, with more than 70 local versions produced across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.
“Over the years, we have seen some amazing acts and met some truly incredible people,” Cowell said in a statement. “It’s true that two or three minutes can change your life. I want to thank every contestant, all the fans who have supported the show every year and to NBC for believing in this show.”
Last season saw the crowning of middle school janitor and singer Richard Goodall.
Season 20 of “AGT” is set to premiere May 27 on NBC at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
The Mazda Miata is a car that remains forever young, even as it reaches its mid-30s. To celebrate, Mazda has announced a special-edition 35th Anniversary model that will be available in the U.S. for 2025. The existence of the anniversary MX-5 was no secret, as the car was revealed in Japan in October 2024. Mazda said in December the car would be coming to America, but plans and details about the U.S. model have been under wraps until now.
Mazda chose the Rolex 24 at Daytona as the backdrop to its announcement, appropriately timed with the MX-5 Cup race. Mazda showcased the 35th Anniversary alongside a Miata-only parking area and several Miata models from the Mazda North American Operations collection.
The 35th Anniversary will be limited to 300 cars in the U.S. and will only be available in Artisan Red Metallic—a glittery wine red, slightly darker than Mazda’s famous Soul Red Crystal, which was first seen on the CX-90. Wheels are 17-inchers in a multispoke bright finish wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tires. A beige soft top folds back to reveal tan nappa leather Grand Touring seats, which are more comfort-oriented. There’s also tan carpeting and floor mats as well as color-matched trim around the climate vents and upper door panel. Anniversary badges including the car’s serial number offer a callout on the front fender, while an interior reminder is embossed into the headrest.
The Miata earned its reputation as a sports car due to its accessible handling and enjoyable driving characteristics, and the 35th anniversary will be no different. It features tuned Bilstein dampers, an asymmetric limited-slip differential, and a stiffened shock tower, all of which are also on the Grand Touring trim. With no changes to the driveline or curb weight, we expect the 35th Anniversary to share performance numbers with the previous RF Club, which had a zero-to-60-mph time of 5.5 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 14.3 seconds, and a skidpad result of 0.90 g.
The 35th Anniversary features the same Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. Customers for the special edition will benefit from all the equipment found on the Grand Touring trim, including heated seats (a must in a convertible), wireless phone connectivity, Alexa Built-In, Bose audio, and native nav in an 8.8-inch infotainment screen. The 35th Anniversary is only available as a softtop convertible and with the six-speed manual, so it’s top-down and revs up (to a 7500-rpm redline) as the only option.
The Miata earned its reputation as a sports car due to its accessible handling and enjoyable driving characteristics, and the 35th anniversary will be no different. It features tuned Bilstein dampers, an asymmetric limited-slip differential, and a stiffened shock tower, all of which are also on the Grand Touring trim. With no changes to the driveline or curb weight, we expect the 35th Anniversary to share performance numbers with the previous RF Club, which had a zero-to-60-mph time of 5.5 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 14.3 seconds, and a skidpad result of 0.90 g.
