The mother of the actress Gabourey Sidibe, she spent decades singing full time as a busker in the New York City subways.

Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on 'America's Got Talent' and was the mother of Oscar nominee ...

The actress's mother performed in NYC subways for 30 years before appearing on "America's Got Talent" in 2010.

Singer Alice Tan Ridley, who's the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, has died at 72.  Ridley, who appeared on NBC's ...

Alice Tan Ridley, who competed on America's Got Talent in 2010 after decades of performing in New York City subway stations, ...

Alice Tan Ridley, tmother of actor Gabourey Sidibe and a singer who found national fame in her late 50s on America's Got ...

NBC's 'America's Got Talent' is renowned for not only offering a platform for talented individuals but also serving as a ...

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT will kick off its 20th season in May, and the judges are reflecting on some of their favorite acts from ...

America’s Got Talent is celebrating its milestone 20th season when it returns to NBC on Tuesday, May 27 for its summer run of ...

America’s Got Talent is celebrating its milestone 20th season when it returns to NBC on Tuesday, May 27 for its summer run of ...

Nick Cannon once opened up about how NBC tried to lure him back to 'America’s Got Talent’ after initially considering firing him.

I also spoke to longtime casting producer Meg MacGregor about how they picked in between meeting the talent, she also described the range of ages and personalities she was seeing there.