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Howard Stern addressed the rumors that he’s in negotiations to join “America’s Got Talent” on his radio show Monday.

Reports surfaced after Piers Morgan‘s departure from the NBC program that the self-proclaimed “King of All Media” was talking to the network about a potential $15 million deal to join the judging panel.

Stern was back on the air for the first time this morning since the buzz began.

While he told sidekick Robin Quivers he never discusses ongoing negotiations, the radio icon did talk about how seriously he’d take the job if he were to join Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne.

“Let me tell you something… if I was a judge on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ there would be no nonsense,” said Stern.

He added, “I would be there for the talent. I would be there to actually find somebody good. The guy who won last year, if I had been on there… he would never have won.”

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Howard Stern is in talks to join “America’s Got Talent” as a new judge alongside Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel, a source at NBC confirms to Gossip Cop.

Stern and the network are negotiating a $15 million deal for him to replace Piers Morgan, who on Wednesday announced his departure from the competition series.

We’re told the show might event spend another $10 million to move from Los Angeles to New York, if Stern and the network can reach a deal.

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Piers Morgan announced on Tuesday night, “I’m leaving ‘America’s Got Talent.’ I’ve been a judge since the show began six years ago. I’ve loved every single second, but discovered juggling, to my surprise, really is a bit more difficult that I thought.”

Morgan, who took over for Larry King, said he’s going to focus on the upcoming election and his duties at CNN.

He also thanked “America’s Got Talent” show creator, Simon Cowell.

Morgan then cracked “I want to congratulate Sharon [Osbourne], Howie [Mandel], and Nick [Cannon], who will doubtless be very relieved to learn that they no longer have to work with me.”

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Team iLuminate was once again the standout act last night as “America’s Got Talent” chooses its winner tonight.

The Top Four finalist received a long standing ovation from the audience as well as judges Howie Mandel, Piers Morgan, and Sharon Osbourne, who called the troupe’s performance “brilliant.”

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Team iLuminate was again the standout act last night as “America’s Got Talent” narrows down to its Final Four contestants tonight.

The Top 10 finalists received a long standing ovation from the audience as well as judges Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, and Piers Morgan, who gave the troupe high praise.

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The standout act during the Quarter Finals tonight on “America’s Got Talent” was “Team iLuminate.”

The performance received a standing ovation from the audience, and the highest praise from judges Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, and Piers Morgan.

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Cindy Chang, a 42-year old homemaker who “used to be a technical writer and editor,” made a big splash tonight on “America’s Got Talent.”

With her impressive opera singing voice (and unique laugh), Chang wowed judges Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel.

After she brought down the house, Chang burst into grateful tears, and the panel sent her on to the next round.

A minor controversy does seem to be brewing online, however, with allegations that Chang actually has a background in professional singing and isn’t the out-of-nowhere amateur portrayed on the show.

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Howie Mandel and FOX will team up on “Mobbed,” a reality special that puts “Glee”-style musical numbers into the everyday real world with flash mobs and hidden cameras.

The veteran TV host and hundreds of strangers will help surprise unwitting guests with a giant song-and-dance that reveals a big piece of news, such as a marriage proposal or job offer.

Viewers will see the group rehearse for the big moment.

“It’s so exciting to be a part of this huge musical spectacle never before attempted on this scale,” says Mandel.

“Mobbed” will air on March 31 after “American Idol.”

A full series could potentially follow.

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Conan O’Brien opened tonight’s broadcast of “The Tonight Show” (one of the final times he’ll host) with another monologue poking fun at NBC’s late night programming predicament.

Later, Howie Mandel came out and let O’Brien make his next career move by selecting a suitcase, “Deal or No Deal”-style.

Kind of makes you wonder what NBC executives were thinking as they watched…

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With the departure of David Hasselhoff from “America’s Got Talent,” comes the official word today that funnyman Howie Mandel will take his place, joining judges Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan on the NBC competition show. 

NBC Universal Television chairman Jeff Gaspin, who has been busy today with announcements, confirmed, ”David is leaving ‘America’s Got Talent’ and, yes, Howie Mandel is replacing him.”

Gaspin explained, “Howie was a big part of our schedule for the last several years with ‘Deal or No Deal.’ We thought he did a phenomenal job. If you think about an expertise, Howie has had a Vegas show for years and he constantly performs in Las Vegas. We thought, ‘Not only is he a great communicator, but he is an expert.’”

NBC will no longer produce new episodes of “Deal of No Deal,” leaving dozens of leggy models left to hold empty cases.

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“American Idol” judge, Simon Cowell, who also created “America’s Got Talent” and produces records, earned more than any other guy on TV. According to Forbes, from June 1, 2008 to June 1, 2009, Cowell raked in $75 million.

Next was Donald Trump, who earned $50 million from “The Apprentice,” book sales, and all the products – ranging from neckties to vodka – that he endorses.

In the number three spot is Ryan Seacrest. With his hosting radio and TV shows, among other endeavors, Seacrest amassed $38 million.

“Two and a Half Men” star Charlie Sheen made the combined salary of thousands of men with $21 million. And the fifth highest-earning guy on primetime was “The Office” star Steve Carell, who took in $20 million.

Rounding out the Top 10 were Howie Mandel ($15 million), Kiefer Sutherland ($13 million), Jeff Foxworthy ($11 million), Hugh Laurie ($10 million), and David Caruso ($9 million).