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Heidi Klum is undeniably the queen of Halloween and she has worn some insanely cool costumes throughout the years!

The 51-year-old supermodel and America’s Got Talent judge started hosting her annual Halloween party back in 2000 and she has been slaying the game every year since.

Heidi canceled her party in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and she decided not to host the event in 2021, despite many other people returning to parties that year. The 21st annual event was held in 2022 and Heidi was completely unrecognizable in her 2023 costume/a>.

Throughout the years, Heidi has been joined at her parties by former husbands Ric Pipino and Seal, who used to dress up in couples costumes with her. For the last few Halloweens, she has dressed up with current husband Tom Kaulitz!

Browse through the slideshow to see every costume worn by Heidi Klum since her first party in 2000…...

Mo Abudu likes to joke that when she decided, in her mid-40, to change careers, from being an executive at oil giant ExxonMobil to launching her own media empire, “most people thought it was a mid-life crisis.” Nearly two decades later, the oft-styled “Queen of African media” has proven the doubters wrong. At 60, Abudu’s influence continues to grow.

Her conglomerate EbonyLife has teamed up with African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) to finance and produce African content for international distribution. Its first project, the family drama, Dust to Dreams, will see Idris Elba direct singer Seal and Nigerian stars Nse Ikpe-Etim, Eku Edewor, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, and Constance Olatunde. On the distribution side, EbonyLife just signed a deal with new Nigerian studio Nile Media Entertainment Group to launch a series of “luxury cinema experiences,” called The Pods, across West Africa, a region with a chronically underserved theatrical market.

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The Masked Singer is coming back, but there might be something missing. From all reports, it sounds like the Wild Cards will not return for Season 12. These are the special surprise contestants that join the show in addition to the main masked singers.

Here is what we know about the possible changes to the new season.

Is The Wild Card Going Away On The Masked Singer?

From the sound of it, The Masked Singer Season 12 might not have Wild Cards. These were the new masked performers that the show would bring in partway through the season. They were used as surprise entries and often shook things up in big, surprising moments. However, the show is recorded ahead of time, and a Reddit leak indicates there weren’t any this season (via Meaww).

The Goldfish on The Masked Singer / YouTube

When someone asked about it, they got two definitive responses:

“No...

Paramount+’s communication team has been hit by Paramount Global’s latest round of layoffs as part of its 15% reduction of its U.S. workforce. Senior vice presidents Morgan Seal and Amanda Cary are among those impacted, TheWrap has learned.

During Seal’s 13-year tenure, she helped lead publicity for the streamer’s Taylor Sheridan and Star Trek universe shows. She joined CBS Interactive’s comms team in 2011 before transitioning to the Paramount+ team in 2019.

Cary joined Showtime in 2013 and was promoted to SVP in 2022. There, she worked on publicity for series such as “Dexter” and “Yellowjackets,” before moving to Paramount+ last year. Prior to working with Showtime, she spent five years at USA Network, helping to launch series that included blue-sky classics “Suits” and “Covert Affairs.”

The latest cuts come after Paramount Streaming, Showtime and cross-company publicity executive vice president Erin Calhoun, whom both Seal and Cary reported to,...

Updated with more info: We had been hearing for weeks that Paramount+, which was spared in the first wave of Paramount Global’s ongoing layoffs last month, would take the brunt of cuts in the second round. That has been happening today, with entire departments eliminated as Paramount+ faces an uncertain future ahead of Paramount Global’s acquisition by Skydance.

One of the units that essentially is being dissolved is Paramount+’s communications operation, with SVPs Morgan Seal, Amanda Cary and Deva Kehoe among those impacted. The move was foreshadowed last week by the departure of Erin Calhoun, who oversaw the department as EVP, Head of Communications, Paramount Streaming & Showtime and Cross-Company Publicity. Seal, Cary and Kehoe all reported to her.

The functions under Calhoun — publicity, photo, events, awards, talent relations, etc. — are being eliminated at Paramount+ and will be handled by the studios supplying the streamer, including CBS Studios and MTV Entertainment Studios,...

There’s surely nothing more basic a critic could possibly do than describe a show with “basic” in its name as basic. But it’s difficult to come up with a more fitting word to describe Fox’s Universal Basic Guys, a cartoon that, at least initially, seems rooted in all the hoariest sitcom clichés of the ’90s.

The series, created by Adam and Craig Malamut, does reveal occasional glimmers of a potential to become something more distinctive — typically in moments when it ditches the road well-traveled for stranger, more outlandish and often downright fantastical detours. But such moments are spread too thin over the course of a 13-episode first season better described as fine than fun.

The “basic” in that title actually refers to the concept of Universal Basic Income, which ostensibly drives the plot. As explained in the theme song that opens each episode, South Jersey brothers Mark and Hank Hoagies,...

“The Masked Singer” is back later this month, and Variety has the first look at one of the opening performances — as well as a reveal of two more costumes. First up, here’s “Ship,” who performs a slowed down, moody version of Bastille’s “Pompeii” in the season premiere episode airing Wednesday, Sept 25th on Fox.

And then, there are two more costume reveals: “Leaf Sheep” and “Woodpecker,” who join “Ship” and the previously revealed “Chess Piece.”

Chess Piece, “The Masked Singer”

New this season, clues will be “strategically embedded in costumes, in song choices and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen celebrity contestants will be endorsed by a “celebrity Masked Ambassador,” made up of previous participants including Dick Van Dyke (Season 9’s Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner as the Queen of Hearts), Ne-yo (Season 10 winner as the Cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Season 11’s Koala).

As previously announced, “The Masked Singer” returns...

Elon Musk won’t be part of a Donald Trump cabinet after all. The Republican nominee walked back his comments about considering Musk for an executive-branch role, citing Musk’s connections to X, SpaceX and Tesla and the demands they put on him.

“He wants to be involved. Now look, he’s running big businesses and all that, so he can’t, really, I don’t think he could be cabinet,” Trump said in an interview with former Navy Seal Shawn Ryan. An excerpt of this interview was published on Sunday. “I’d put him in the cabinet, absolutely, but I don’t know how he could do that with all the things he’s got going.”

Trump then said that Musk may be able to “consult” on a cabinet, pointing to artificial intelligence as an example of a subject Musk would be well-versed to consult about.

Last Monday, Trump...

Small-screen magic was made when Seal’s “Kiss From A Rose” was karaokied — and parodied — in Season Three of Community. Many of the Dan Harmon show’s fans contend that it may be the best usage of a hit song in sitcom history.

The scene seamlessly blends four ongoing plot lines in one montage, which fans think is an excellent exposition of all of (or most of) the characters in the show.

As the song begins, we see Jeff (Joel McHale) and Dean Craig Pelton (Jim Rash), randomly holed up at a Mexican restaurant for lunch in a green screen karaoke session of “Kiss From A Rose.” (They’re also both in matching outfits at this point of the sequence.) “Dean hits his first note so hard, and it sends me every single time,” X user @MuffinsBasket wrote in a thread about the scene. “The zooming in and out as...

Bad Monkey is a crime drama and dark comedy series created by Bill Lawrence. Based on a 2013 novel of the same name by author Carl Hiaasen, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of Andrew Yancy, a former Miami Police Department turned restaurant inspector as he gets caught up in a strange crime involving a human arm and a group of eccentric characters. Bad Monkey stars Vince Vaughn in the lead roles with Natalie Martinez, Michelle Monaghan, Meredith Hagner, Charlotte Lawrence, Zach Braff, Rob Delaney, Ronald Peet, and John Ortiz starring in supporting roles. So, if you liked the eccentric characters, comedic crimes, and murder mysteries in Bad Monkey here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Death in Paradise Credit – BBC One

Death in Paradise is a British-French procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Robert Thorogood. The BBC One series follows a detective inspector from London as...

Seal’s song “Kiss from a Rose” became a massive hit, strongly associated with promoting Batman Forever. It’s almost impossible to think of the third film in the franchise without recalling the song. Hoping to replicate that success, the studio aimed to capture the same magic with the fourth instalment. However, R. Kelly’s lyrics make it […]

Gotham City Proves R. Kelly Knew Nothing About Batman Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...

Released in 1995, Batman Forever touched the hearts of the world because of Seal. There, I said it. The movie is beloved because of Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose” and how it’s the only song worth singing in a shower while the shampoo bottle suffers through the aural massacre of the chorus. For many comic […]

I Rewatched Batman Forever, And It’s The Perfect MCU Film – No, Really Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...

The Jeepers Creepers franchise began with a bang in 2001, capturing the imaginations and nightmares of horror fans with its introduction of the Creeper, a demonic entity that awakens every 23 years to feast on human flesh. Directed by Victor Salva, the original film stood out for its eerie atmosphere, relentless suspense, and the enigmatic terror of the Creeper, portrayed by Jonathan Breck. It struck a chord with audiences, becoming a sleeper hit and grossing over $59 million worldwide. The sequel in 2003 continued to build on this mythology, focusing on a group of stranded teenagers and further cementing the Creeper as a formidable horror icon despite mixed reviews. However, the third installment in 2017 signaled a steep decline, with a disjointed narrative, lackluster special effects, and a failure to capture the franchise’s original suspense and terror. Despite these ups and downs, the franchise’s enduring legacy and dedicated fanbase prompted a reboot with...

‘General Hospital’ (Gh) spoilers tease that Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer‘s (Laura Wright) fans have been clamoring for the former couple to get back together since the minute Sonny returned from Nixon Falls.

‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Sonny Threw His Marriage To Carly Away

Others claim their romantic relationship is a toxic one that shouldn’t be repeated. While Benard and Wright share easy chemistry, they have been married and divorced umpteen times.

Many viewers conveniently forget that Sonny slept with Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) while he and Carly were married.

He used the lame excuse that he waited for her, and when she didn’t show up, he was so devastated that he just had to hop into bed with the woman who kept him from his family for months.

Sonny and Carly divorced, and then she started a relationship with Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), and most...

Popular YouTuber and podcaster MrBallen will embark on his first live tour this fall.

The tour, which kicks off Sept. 26 in Dallas, will see John Allen, aka MrBallen, share some of the true crime and unsettling stories that populate his YouTube channel and his show MrBallen: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories.

After playing Dallas’s Majestic Theatre, the tour will stop in Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., Nashville and end at Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy on Oct. 20.

“This is something I’ve dreamed about, but I never thought it could be a reality,” Allen said. “Telling stories on YouTube and on the podcast each week for millions of fans is something I absolutely love to do. Now, to be able to do that in front of those fans, feel their energy, and have a chance to meet them as well, is something that excites me to no end. I can...

10 Best movies to watch on Memorial Day 2024 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Memorial Day is meant to honour the valiant deeds of the departed troops who gave us the freedom we enjoy today. Apart from engaging in suitable Memorial Day celebrations, viewing movies with military or combat themes might serve as a solemn reminder of the real significance of the occasion.

There are many movies that convey the story of the sacrifices made by members of the military and their families, even though there aren’t many specifically dedicated to Memorial Day. A handful of them touch on other topics, like romance, friendship, and, of course, American life, but the majority are dramas or biopics.

Check out our curated list of movies you can watch this Memorial Day American Sniper (2014)

Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper, this movie is about one of the most lethal shooters in American history, Chris Kyle,...

Cameron Fath is one of the three special forces soldiers who star in Netflix’s new reality series Toughest Forces on Earth, and there is much to know about him.

Toughest Forces on Earth follows three highly trained military personnel—a U.S. Navy Seal, an Army Ranger, and a British Special Forces operator—as they travel the globe to learn about the armed forces of other countries.

[ Who Is Ryan Bates, the Navy Seal from 'Toughest Forces on Earth'? 4 Things to Know About Him ]

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The Season 11 finale took place on “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, May 22. After singing their hearts out for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora, Goldfish and Gumball stood by side as host Nick Cannon announced Goldfish was the winner. Following Gumball’s unmasking as actor Scott Porter, Goldfish took it off and revealed herself as award-winning actress Vanessa Hudgens. Watch her unmasking above.

“It’s honestly the most incredible thing ever!” she exclaimed during her unmasked interview with Nick. “I’ve just been so excited to take my mask off and stare into Rita’s eyes and be like, ‘Girl, this is why I couldn’t hang out with you! Because I can’t lie!’ I was here!”

See Gumball unmasked: What award-winning actor was secretly rockin’ out on ‘The Masked Singer’?

Did she ever think being a Goldfish would be so life-changing? “I really did not,...

The Season 11 finale took place on “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, May 22. After singing their hearts out for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora, Goldfish and Gumball stood by side as host Nick Cannon announced Goldfish was the winner. Before Goldfish revealed herself, the Gumball had to take it off and turned out to be award-winning actor Scott Porter.

When Nick asked Scott, “Who knew you could do what you do?” the actor replied, “Not even me until maybe tonight. I don’t have any legitimate training. I started singing on street corners in Orlando, Florida when I was going to high school. I auditioned for two straight years for Disney and couldn’t book a role. I didn’t know I could do this until tonight, but I’m so glad I did.”

See Clock unmasked: What Grammy-winning diva was revealed on ‘The Masked Singer...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 11, Episode 13 of “The Masked Singer,” “Finale: One Mask Takes It All,” which aired May 22 on Fox.

“The Masked Singer” winner Vanessa Hudgens admits she didn’t necessarily play the hiding game: At least among her friends and fans, they figured out it was her under the Goldfish costume rather quickly.

“Rita [Ora] guessed it was me straight from the jump,” Hudgens said. “But she’s also my friend. And we saw each other a few days before the first episode!”

Hudgens beat out Scott Porter, who had performed this season as Gumball, to win the “Masked Singer” trophy. Coincidentally, both Hudgens and Porter previously starred together in 2009’s “Bandslam.”

Despite their history, Hudgens said the production kept her completely in the dark as to who her competitors were. “I was so invested every step of the way,” she said. “I was trying really hard to...

On Sunday, May 19, the Final 3 artists on “American Idol” Season 22 each performed a pair of “Finale Night” songs as viewers voted live coast-to-coast for their favorites. (Read our minute-by-minute recap.) Ultimately, after millions of votes were cast, host Ryan Seacrest announced that the 22nd winner in “Idol” history was Abi Carter. The runner-up was Will Moseley and the third place finisher was Jack Blocker. Do you agree or disagree with those results? Be sure to comment below with your immediate reactions!

This year on the show, Abi delivered tunes like “What Was I Made For?” (Auditions round), “If I Could Turn Back Time” (Showstopper round), “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” (Top 24 round), “Welcome to the Black Parade” & “My Mind” (Top 20 round), “Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road” (Top 14 round), “All Too Well” (Top 12 round), “Clocks” (Top 10 round), “Bring Me to Life” (Top 8 round), “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark...

On Sunday, May 19, the Final 3 artists on “American Idol” Season 22 each performed a pair of “Finale Night” songs as viewers voted live coast-to-coast for their favorites. (Read our minute-by-minute recap.) Ultimately, after millions of votes were cast, host Ryan Seacrest announced that the person eliminated in second place was Will Moseley, which meant Abi Carter was the winner. (Jack Blocker went home earlier in the night in third place.) Do you agree or disagree with those results? Be sure to comment below with your immediate reactions!

Will kept viewers entertained with song choices such as “Gone for Good” (Auditions round), “Ain’t No Sunshine” (Showstopper round), “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay” (Top 24 round), “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” & “Gone for Good” (Top 20 round), “Night Moves” (Top 14 round), “Starting Over” (Top 12 round), “Modern-Day Bonnie and Clyde” (Top 10 round), “Folsom Prison Blues” (Top 8 round), “Gimme Three Steps” & “Rolling in the...

Spoiler Alert: This article contains details of the winner of American Idol Season 22.

American Idol crowned its Season 22 winner and said goodbye to Katy Perry.

Jack Blocker, Abi Carter, and Will Moseley started the night by honoring mentor Jon Bon Jovi. They took the stage to sing “Livin’ on a Prayer,” followed by “Legendary,” with the artist himself joining the trio.

The three finalists also sang Bon Jovi Songs, with Moseley taking “It’s My Life,” Blocker singing “I’ll Be There for You,” and Carter performing “Bed of Roses.”

In the second round of singing, before the third place winner would be announced, Mosely sang “My Town,” Blocker performed “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” and Carter interpreted “Somewhere.”

Blocker was eliminated from American Idol, leaving Moseley and Carter as the Top 2 finalists of Season 22.

After three hours and voting closed for a second time, viewers voted for Carter...

On Sunday, May 19, the Final 3 artists on “American Idol” Season 22 each performed a pair of “Finale Night” songs as viewers voted live coast-to-coast for their favorites. (Read our minute-by-minute recap.) Ultimately, after millions of votes were cast, host Ryan Seacrest announced that the person eliminated in third place was Jack Blocker, leaving both Will Moseley and Abi Carter still in the running for the win. Do you agree or disagree with those results? Be sure to comment below with your immediate reactions!

Throughout the competition, Jack belted out songs like “I Was Wrong” (Auditions round), “You Should’ve Seen the Other Guy” (Showstopper round), “Rainbow” (Top 24 round), “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” & “Feeling Whitney” (Top 20 round), “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” (Top 14 round), “Blinding Lights” (Top 12 round), “Believe” (Top 10 round), “Always on My Mind” (Top 8 round), “Long Tall Sally (The Thing)” & “One and Only” (Top...

The American Idol season finale this year will be Katy Perry’s last with the show for a little while. Katy plans to leave the show and take a break, and Ryan Seacrest said they will send her out “with a bang.” There will also be some huge stars on hand to perform in the finale.

Here is a look at who will be at the American Idol finale and what fans can expect from Katy Perry’s last show.

American Idol Bringing In Big Stars For Season Finale

The American Idol Season 22 finale is coming up and it will be Katy Perry’s last on the show. The episode will also include some big names showing up to perform and Ryan Seacrest said they will “celebrate her all night. Then afterwards, I eat fish and vegetables–so she’s taking us for steak…It’s a celebratory night” (via...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for If, Bridgerton and Hit Man.

If premiere

Writer-director John Krasinski joined stars Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Emily Blunt, Bradley Cooper, Awkwafina, Matt Damon, Amy Schumer, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan and Christopher Meloni at the New York premiere of If on Monday.

Bobby Moynihan, Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Fiona Shaw and Alan Kim Bradley Cooper

Bridgerton premiere

Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Lorraine Ashbourne, Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey walked the carpet on Monday at the New York premiere of Bridgerton‘s third season.

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey

Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion premiere

The Paley Center for Media hosted the world premiere of documentary Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion in Los Angeles on Monday,...

The Season 11 semi-finals took place on “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, May 15. After singing their hearts out for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora, Goldfish, Gumball and Poodle Moth competed in one final Battle Royale. The Goldfish and Gumball survived, forcing Clock to reveal herself as Grammy-winning diva Thelma Houston. Watch her unmasking above.

“Thank you guys so much, you made me feel so good with all the wonderful things you were saying,” she told the panelists and host Nick Cannon during her unmasked interview. “I had a ball.” When asked if she really stayed home and cleaned her kitchen the night she won a Grammy Award she responded, “Yes, it’s absolutely true. I was singing to the mop.” Her final words were, “I had a wonderful time and I do thank my family for being my support system for all these years. I’m...

Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 11, Episode 12 of “The Masked Singer,” “Semi-Finals: Then There Were Three,” which aired May 15 on Fox.

“The Masked Singer” revealed the latest celebrity to be revealed on Wednesday night’s quarter finals, and it was Thelma Houston as Clock.

Houston, of course, is best known for her classic hit “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” For Clock, Rita Ora got it right with Thelma Houston. Robin Thicke went with Stephanie Mills. Ken Jeong said it was Janet Jackson. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg thought it was Roberta Flack.

Clock wound up in third place for the season, after the three semi-finalists performed one more time in a battle royale, all performing their versions of “A Moment Like This,” by Kelly Clarkson. With Clock out, Gumball and Goldfish move on to next week’s finals.

The semi-finals episode opened this week with all three...

“American Idol” has announced an all-star lineup of performers for the May 19 finale. The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America’s vote. Jon Bon Jovi serves as guest mentor and performer, plus special performances from other music legends and today’s top stars.

Among that slate of performers are Season 14 champ Nick Fradiani and music icons New Kids on the Block, Jason Mraz, Hootie & the Blowfish, CeCe Winans, Wynonna Judd, Seal, Cody Johnson, Bishop Briggs and James Bay.

See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost

On Sunday, May 12 the Top 3 were named at the end of fan-favorite “Disney Night.” The finalists competing for the Season 22 title are Jack Blocker, Abi Carter and Will Moseley. Eliminated one week before the grand finale were Triston Harper and Emmy Russell.

The revival of “American Idol” continues with its seventh season on ABC and 22nd overall.

The Season 11 quarter-finals took place on “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, May 8 on “The Final Four Night.” After singing their hearts out for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora, Gumball and Poodle Moth landed in the bottom two and were forced to sing for a spot in the semi-finals. The Gumball prevailed, forcing Poodle Moth to reveal herself as Golden Globe nominee Chrissy Metz (“This is Us”). Watch her unmasking above.

“I still think I’m educating people on me being a singer,” she told host Nick Cannon during her unmasked interview. “It was part of the reason why I wanted to do this show. If I’m going to do it, we’re really going full-throttle. You don’t know how much sweat is in this suit. I said, ‘Let me challenge myself,’ and I’m glad I did. I learned a lot about myself.

It’s “Final Four” night on “The Masked Singer!” In the quarter-finals, the final four contestants open the show with panelist Rita Ora’s hit song, “Praising You!” Throughout the episode, contestants sing their hearts out to songs like “Price Tag,” “I’m Yours,” “Get On Your Feet,” and “Unforgettable.” Nick Cannon hosts the wild and wacky fun.

The Season 11 contestants boast a combined 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Choice nominations, 108 million records sold, 326 film appearances and have 1.7 billion Spotify streams!

Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 11, Episode 10, to find out what happened Wednesday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think has what it takes to win the entire competition.

See Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken on ‘The Masked Singer’ Beets,...

Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 11, Episode 10 of “The Masked Singer,” “Quarter Finals: Final Four,” which aired May 8 on Fox.

“This Is Us” star Chrissy Metz knew “The Masked Singer” would be a challenge. But that’s why Metz, who was revealed as latest celebrity to be unmasked on Wednesday night’s quarter finals, figured she had to do it.

“When I watched the show, and I would see either my friends or peers on the show, I’m like, how do they do it?” said Metz, who was revealed as the Poodle Moth. “And it was harder than I thought. I knew it was gonna be like trying, because it’s enough to just stand on the stage and sing. But like to put on a massive costume, to not really know where you’re going and to be led by people in...

“It’s always fun as an actor coming out as an alter identity where you’re fully immersed in it,” says Corey Feldman, who was unmasked as Seal on “The Masked Singer” Thursday night. “You get to actually play into the character. The great banter that was improvised on the stage was all improvised. It’s not like you know what you’re gonna say or what they’re going to say. It keeps you on your fins. It was a lot of fun!” Watch his exclusive video interview with Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson above.

Feldman reveals the most difficult part of the process for him was watching the songs other people got to do. “Why didn’t I get to do ‘Billy Joel Night’?!” he exclaims. “I would have crushed ‘Billy Joel Night!’ If I could have done ‘The Stranger’ instead of ‘It’s Tricky” I think...

The Group B final took place on “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, May 1 on “The Soundtrack of My Life Night.” After singing their hearts out for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora, Seal came in last place and was immediately eliminated from the competition. The frosty rocker was revealed to be former child star and musician Corey Feldman.

“This is definitely the greatest character I’ve ever played,” he told host Nick Cannon during his unmasked interview. “I love when my face is covered and I can just be as crazy as I want.” To his fans Feldman said, “I want to say that love wins every time. Keep it positive, believe in yourself, believe in your dreams and make your dreams a reality.”

See Jenifer Lewis on her ‘triumphant testimony’ as Miss Cleocatra on ‘The Masked Singer’: ‘The bitch is back!’

Prior to Seal...

The identity of Seal was unmasked during the most recent episode of The Masked Singer.

The ninth episode of Season 11 aired on Wednesday (May 1) and found Beets, Seal and Gumball battling it out for a place in the season finale. The theme of the evening was Soundtrack of My Life.

After performing “It’s Tricky” by Run-dmc, Seal was eliminated in the first round and sent packing. Who was underneath the mask?

Spoiler Alert – Do not read ahead if you haven’t watched the latest episode of The Masked Singer!

Who was Seal? Head inside to find out…...

Three celebrities, including an American Idol duo, were unmasked during the May 1 episode of The Masked Singer!

The ninth episode of the season aired on Wednesday and brought back Beets, Seal and Gumball for a Soundtrack of My Life-themed faceoff.

After belting out Whitney Houston‘s “One Moment in Time,” Beets was sent to the Battle Royal where they competed with Gumball to make it through to the next round. They belted out “(I’ve Had) the Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes but were unmasked and sent packing.

Who was underneath the masks? The big-voiced stars are familiar to anyone who loved American Idol!

Who was revealed as Beets? Head inside to find out which American Idol duo were under the masks…...

The Group B final took place on “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, May 1 on “The Soundtrack of My Life Night.” After singing their hearts out for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora, Beets advanced to a Battle Royale against Gumball, but fell short and got eliminated from the competition. The root veggies with golden pipes were revealed to be award-winning “American Idol” alum Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken. Watch their unmasking above.

“It’s been amazing. We had a good time,” Ruben told host Nick Cannon during their unmasked interview. “It was a lot of fun. The audience was amazing.” The panelists could barely pick their jaws up off the ground after they all failed to guess this dynamic duo. “We loved being compared to some of the people you guessed,” Clay said. “They guessed Boyz II Men! We love that.” Ruben slipped in, “Who don’t love Jodeci?...

Tonight on “The Masked Singer,” the Group B finalists open the evening with a showstopping performance of “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi. Throughout the episode, contestants perform songs that hold a special place in their hearts like “One Moment In Time,” “It’s Tricky,” and “Carry On Wayward Son.” Nick Cannon hosts the wild and wacky fun.

The Season 11 contestants boast a combined 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Choice nominations, 108 million records sold, 326 film appearances and have 1.7 billion Spotify streams!

Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 11, Episode 9, to find out what happened Wednesday, May 1 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think has what it takes to win the entire competition.

See Jenifer Lewis on her ‘triumphant testimony’ as Miss...

Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 11, Episode 9 of “The Masked Singer,” “Group B Finals: Soundtrack of My Life Night,” which aired May 1 on Fox.

For years, the panelists on “The Masked Singer” have thrown out names like Corey Feldman, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken while trying to figure out what celebrities were disguised on stage. This week, those names finally became true.

“The Masked Singer” revealed the latest celebrities to be revealed on Wednesday night’s Group B finale, and it was Feldman as the Seal and Studdard/Aiken together as the Beets.

“For about 25 years, there was this kind of dark age where nobody really wanted to admit that my music was a real thing or that it existed or that I was doing it on a full capacity,” Feldman told Variety. “It was kind of overlooked and ignored for a long time.

Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 11 continues with “Soundtrack of My Life Night” on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The final three singers from Group B — Gumball, the Beets, and the wild card, Seal — take the stage again in hopes of moving forward after a shocking double unmasking. So, who is singing as Seal? Fans are sure it’s this child actor from the 1980s.

[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers ahead regarding Seal.]

‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11: Who is Seal?

The Masked Singer Season 11 introduced Seal as the Group B wild card, and he takes the stage once more in “Soundtrack of My Life Night.”

Fans find the Seal costume adorable, as it shows the singer in a giant white, furry suit. While the singer is obviously dressed as a seal, he also wears a blue plaid hat with ear covers and a blue plaid scarf to match. Because Seal is the wild card,...

“I have a very triumphant testimony now,” says actress Jenifer Lewis, who was unmasked as Miss Cleocatra on “The Masked Singer” Thursday night. “I was nearly killed in Africa. I fell. So, the bitch is back! With that out of the way, ‘Masked Singer’ called me and I couldn’t walk at the time. So my friends encouraged me, ‘Get up and go do what you love to do.’ And ‘The Masked Singer’ took care of me.” Watch her exclusive video interview with Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson above.

Lewis reveals that if viewers look closely, she’s bolted down as she performs. “I’m not using the lower half of my body,” she explains. “They had bolted me to the floor in a harness. In the second song, you’ll notice I don’t let go of the microphone, which is bolted down. So they really disguised the...

The Group B semifinals took place on “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, April 24 on “Girl Group Night.” After singing their hearts out for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora, the bottom two acts were Miss Cleocatra and Seal, the final wildcard contestant. They each put their own spin on TLC‘s “Waterfalls” before Miss Cleocatra was forced to unmask and reveal herself as actress, singer and Walk of Fame honoree Jenifer Lewis. Watch her unmasking above.

“I took a long break,” she told host Nick Cannon during her unmasked interview. “When they called I said, ‘You know, I haven’t been on stage, singing for a long time.’ So I said, ‘Come on, let’s go!’ And it was fun! I had a blast!” To her fans watching at home she stated, “Do me a favor. You’re so young and you’re so beautiful, will you take care of yourselves?...

Another star was unmasked tonight on Fox’s The Masked Singer.

Episode eight of Season 11 aired on Wednesday night (April 24) and saw the return of three masked contestants – Miss Cleocatra, Beets and Gumball – with the addition of the wild card Seal for Girl Group Night.

After performing En Vogue‘s “Free Your Mind,” Miss Cleocatra was sent to the Smackdown alongside Seal. They belted out TLC‘s “Waterfalls,” and sadly Miss Cleocatra was unmasked and sent packing.

Who was hiding behind the feline costume? A famed actress.

Spoiler Alert – Do not read ahead if you haven’t watched the latest episode of The Masked Singer!

Head inside to see who was hiding under the Miss Cleocatra mask…...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Masked Singer Season 11 Episode 8 “Girl Group Night.”] With the latest elimination, The Masked Singer unveiled another legendary diva—and she’s not at all surprised that at least one panelist guessed who she was. Miss Cleocatra, The Beets, Gumball, and the new wildcard Seal took the stage for Girl Group Night. After the initial performances, it was Miss Cleocatra and Seal who faced off in the Smackdown—with “Waterfalls” by TLC—and then it was the former who was eliminated. And under the mask was actress and Broadway performer Jenifer Lewis! Saying yes to The Masked Singer came down to “my friends made me get out of bed. I’d had an accident,” Lewis tells TV Insider, referring to her 10-foot fall off a balcony while vacationing in Africa in late 2022. “I was convalescing at the time, and they said, ‘Get up and go do what you love to do.

Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 11, Episode 8 of “The Masked Singer,” “Girl Group Night,” which aired April 24 on Fox.

Jenifer Lewis spent a year recovering from a devastating 10-foot fall while on safari in Tanzania. It was while she was still in bed, convalescing, that she got a call from “The Masked Singer.” “I still couldn’t walk,” she told Variety. “And my friends encouraged me to get out of bed and go do what I love to do. ‘You’ll be in front of a live audience, you’ll be singing, you’ll be in a mask, but you’ll still be doing what you really love to do, which is to entertain.'”

“The Masked Singer” revealed on Wednesday night’s edition that “Black-ish” star Lewis was Group B’s “Miss Cleocatra.” Lewis was unmasked after performing “Free Your Mind,” by En Vogue,...

Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 11 continues with the Group B singers on “Girl Group Night” on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Gumball, Beets, Miss Cleocatra, and the wild card, Seal, will take the stage, hoping to continue in the competition. There can only be one winner for Group B. So, who will beat the competition and move on to the quarterfinals? Fans think they know which singer defeats the rest.

[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers ahead regarding the Group B finals.]

‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11: Group B winner, revealed Gumball on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11 | Michael Becker/Fox

The Masked Singer Season 11 brings the Group B singers back on “Girl Group Night,” and fans can’t wait to see them reclaim the stage. Gumball, Beets, and Miss Cleocatra performed on “The Wizard of Oz Night,” and their talent allowed them to make it past the Group B premiere. Now, the three...

Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 11 continues with Group B masks on “Girl Group Night,” and fans can’t wait to see the singers take the stage. The evening features performances from Miss Cleocatra, Beets, Gumball, and the wild card, Seal. So, who sings as Miss Cleocatra? Fans are certain it’s this star from Black-ish.

[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers ahead regarding the identity of Miss Cleocatra and the Group B finals.]

‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11: Who Is Miss Cleocatra?

The Masked Singer Season 11 “Girl Group Night” is sure to bring a smile to fans’ faces. The night opens with panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke putting on a performance of the Spice Girls’ anthem “Wannabe.” Ora and Thicke command the stage with their incredible performances while Jeong and McCarthy-Wahlberg add comic relief. The panelists are bathed in pink and purple light to celebrate feminity.

Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 11 continues with the Group A finals on “Queen Night.” Starfish, Ugly Sweater, and Goldfish take the stage once more and battle it out to move forward. Unfortunately, two masked singers will be unmasked and head home. So, who wins for Group A? Here are The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers.

[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers regarding the Group A finals ahead.]

‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11 Spoilers: Here’s who wins the Group A finals Goldfish in ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11 | Michael Becker/Fox

Starfish, Ugly Sweater, and Goldfish duke it out on “Queen Night” in The Masked Singer Season 11, and fans will see which two singers get unmasked. As for who’s moving forward, fans suspect it’s Goldfish. Spoilers leaked early on in the season and appeared to show Goldfish in the finals, proving that she won for Group A.

This means Ugly Sweater...

Spoiler Alert: This contains major spoilers for the ending of “Civil War,” now playing in theaters.

“Civil War” production designer Caty Maxey was tasked with building a dystopian America that showed bombed-out buildings and abandoned cars that stretched for miles on the freeway. It was all part of her creative brief for Alex Garland’s latest film.

Garland drops audiences into the middle of “Civil War.” America is no longer united and there are warring factions. At the center of it all are four journalists who travel from New York to Washington, D.C., where the Western Forces of Texas and California are battling the Federal Government. Kirsten Dunst plays Lee, a photojournalist. She is joined by colleagues Joel (Wagner Moura), Jessie (Cailee Spaeny) and Sammy (Stephen McKinley Henderson). When Lee, Joel, and Jessie arrive at a Western Forces base in Charlottesville, another reporter, Anya (Sonoya Mizuno) informs them that...

When interviewed by the Chicago Tribune in 1973, the critic and trailblazing French New Wave actor/filmmaker Francois Truffaut famously stated that he'd yet to see a truly "antiwar" movie, adding, "Every film about war ends up being pro-war." His argument, in essence, was that the very act of making war cinematic tends to infuse it with qualities that make it more entertaining and, as a result, less horrifying. In contrast to that, Truffaut's "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" director Steven Spielberg -- then on the heels of helming his WWII drama "Saving Private Ryan" -- once told Newsweek that "every war movie, good or bad, is an antiwar movie." In his case, Spielberg reasoned that by portraying warfare as convincingly as plausible, it becomes impossible for a film to be pro-war since war is, itself, an inherently horrific thing.

If there's a middle ground between these two camps of thought,...