Overview

• The all-boys Auburn Gresham ensemble was named safe and finished among the top five vote-getters from Tuesday’s quarterfinals.
• Their cover of Imagine Dragons’ “Believer” earned raves from all four judges, with Mel B saying she would have used a golden buzzer if it were still available.
• America’s Got Talent confirmed the result Wednesday night after a nationwide voting window that lasted more than 24 hours.
• Semifinals begin Sept. 16, with Leo joining rapper Mama Duke, dance group Unreal and 10-year-old musician Bay Melnick Virgolino.
• Director LaDonna Hill, who retired this year after 25 years, became a focal storyline as judges urged her return, and the students say any prize money would go toward college.