Headlines: Casey James Crowdfund, Swon Brothers on Carrie Underwood

dick clark productions and ABC announced today another round of multi-talented presenters for the “2016 American Music Awards,” including Mark Cuban, Ansel Elgort, Florida Georgia Line, Erin Foster, Sara Foster, Blake Jenner, Hannah Jeter, Bryce Harper, Jenny McCarthy, Milla Jovovich, Idina Menzel, TJ Miller, Janelle Monae, Olivia Munn, Rachel Platten, Rebecca Romijn, Ryan Seacrest, Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields, Octavia Spencer, Hailee Steinfeld, Chrissy Teigen, and Bella Thorne. They join hosts Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah, as well as previously announced performers including James Bay, Justin Bieber, Fifth Harmony, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Niall Horan, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, Twenty One Pilots, The Weeknd, special duets from The Chainsmokers and Halsey, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, Maroon 5 with Kendrick Lamar, and “The American Music Award of Merit” honoree and performer Sting. Also taking the stage to present throughout the evening will be Matt Bomer, Ciara, Nina Dobrev, Robert Downey Jr., Taraji P. Henson, Julianne Hough, Karlie Kloss, Heidi Klum, Zoe Saldana, Teyana Taylor and Steven Yeun. The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 20 at 8:00pm ET on ABC. – Via dc productions Press Release

The Swon Brothers return to home state opening fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood – “There’s a reason she is the superstar that she is, aside from talent, which is obvious. She’s amazing. … But she’s just good character, and she’s taking care of us,” Zach Colton said. “We’re lucky to share her fans every night, and they’ve been really supportive. … And we’ve learned a lot on how to achieve some of the goals that we’re trying to get to, in all aspects. I mean, she’s a mom, she’s a great entertainer, and she’s just a good friend and good person to have in your corner.” – Read more at NewsOK.com

American Idol 9 Singer Casey James Winding Down Crowdfunder

‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist Signs 3 Year Contract with Eagles – Jon Dorenbos is having one helluva year — after finishing 3rd on “America’s Got Talent,” the magician just signed a brand new 3 year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Seems like 3 is his magic number! Of course, Dorenbos has been the Eagles’ long-snapper since 2006 — but after his massive success on ‘AGT’ coupled with the fact he’s 36, some people thought he’d pursue the magic thing full time. – Read more at TMZ

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