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Grammy award winner and television star Brandy ("Moesha"); actor, singer and executive producer David Hasselhoff ("Baywatch"); and U.K. television/media personality Piers Morgan have been named as judges for NBC's upcoming talent competition series "America's Got Talent" from Simon Cowell ("American Idol") and FremantleMedia ("American Idol").

"We have three different judges from three different backgrounds," said Cowell. "Expect the unexpected."

"I'm looking forward to seeing all the elements and talents of this show come together on one stage. It should make for great television," added executive producer Ken Warwick.

"Being a fan of reality television, I'm happy to be a part of a show that embraces all of America's diverse talent," said Brandy. "When I got the call from Simon to be part of "America's Got Talent," I was thrilled because I have always wanted the opportunity to help newcomers with their career the way so many people have helped me."

At 26, few have reached the luminary stature of Brandy. She is a Grammy Award-winning singer, a major film and television actress, a model, a spokesperson, producer and a Mom. Having sold over 25 million copies of her 4 solo CD's, she has won over 100 awards as a recording artist. Her long-running television show, "Moesha" helped launch the UPN Network where it ran for 6 successful seasons. Additionally, she was the star of "Cinderella" and "Double Platinum," two of televisions highest rated special programs.