[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Masked Singer Season 9 Episode 13 “Semi-Finals.”] And then there were two. In The Masked Singer Season 9 semifinals, a three-way Battle Royale, it was California Roll who was unmasked — and as quite a few had guessed, in those costumes were the members of a cappella group Pentatonix! Meanwhile, Medusa and Macaw are moving on to the finals, airing May 17. Here, Scott Hoying, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee of Pentatonix open up about their time on the Fox show. Was it an easy yes for all of you? Did anyone have to be convinced? Kevin Olusola: Yeah, it was a pretty easy yes. I think the thing that we were thinking about, though, is how do we make sure that people hear us in a completely different light and a different way? Because what we do is so specific that we weren’t sure how we were going to mask ourselves vocally...
- 5/11/2023
- TV Insider
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 13 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired May 10 on Fox.
Pentatonix is pretty easy to recognize, as perhaps the best-known a cappella group performing today. So from the start, it was pretty easy to tell it was them on “The Masked Singer” – and indeed, the five-person group was unmasked as California Roll on Thursday’s show, which also doubled as the Season 9 semifinals.
For their first song, “Paparazzi,” group member Scott Hoying said they tried to avoid doing any harmonies at first, “so we could hide the iconic Pentatonix harmony sound for at least a minute. For the first minute, I was trying to really change my voice. But it didn’t work, because every comment on every video was like, ‘I knew from the beginning it was Pentatonix and I was confirmed as soon as they all came in.
Pentatonix is pretty easy to recognize, as perhaps the best-known a cappella group performing today. So from the start, it was pretty easy to tell it was them on “The Masked Singer” – and indeed, the five-person group was unmasked as California Roll on Thursday’s show, which also doubled as the Season 9 semifinals.
For their first song, “Paparazzi,” group member Scott Hoying said they tried to avoid doing any harmonies at first, “so we could hide the iconic Pentatonix harmony sound for at least a minute. For the first minute, I was trying to really change my voice. But it didn’t work, because every comment on every video was like, ‘I knew from the beginning it was Pentatonix and I was confirmed as soon as they all came in.
- 5/11/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The semifinals have come and gone on “The Masked Singer” and sadly, California Roll did not make it to the final two slots. Still, they’re pretty pleased with their run, even if fans knew who they were almost immediately. In fact, it was actually “a compliment” to them that that was the case.
Wednesday night’s episode saw Macaw, Medusa and California Roll face off for a trip to the finals, with the giant sushi characters first performing Kelly Clarkson’s “Breakaway.” Then, in the night’s battle royale, they performed Bruno Mars’ “Runaway Baby” with the other contestants. But, in the end, California Roll was unmasked, and revealed to be… Pentatonix.
Of course, judges Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy knew that, having guessed correctly well prior to their reveal. The same can be said for fans, who picked up on Scott Hoying’s vocals in particular. And admittedly,...
Wednesday night’s episode saw Macaw, Medusa and California Roll face off for a trip to the finals, with the giant sushi characters first performing Kelly Clarkson’s “Breakaway.” Then, in the night’s battle royale, they performed Bruno Mars’ “Runaway Baby” with the other contestants. But, in the end, California Roll was unmasked, and revealed to be… Pentatonix.
Of course, judges Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy knew that, having guessed correctly well prior to their reveal. The same can be said for fans, who picked up on Scott Hoying’s vocals in particular. And admittedly,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
It took till season 9 of “The Masked Singer” but we’ve finally got a costume that features five performers: the California Roll. They took to the stage on March 1 to deliver a soaring cover of the hit “Paparazzi” by Lady Gaga. After Polar Bear lost the audience vote and was revealed to be rapper Grandmaster Flash, California Roll was pitted in a Battle Royale with Medusa.
Each put their own spin on the classic tune “Uptown Girl” by Billie Joel. Medusa delivered a traditional take on the tune while California Roll turned it into a haunting ballad. After Medusa won the vote, we thought this was the last we’d see of California Roll but Nicole Scherzinger sounded the Ding Dong bell and saved them.
We’ve been rewatching both of these performances and have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is California...
Each put their own spin on the classic tune “Uptown Girl” by Billie Joel. Medusa delivered a traditional take on the tune while California Roll turned it into a haunting ballad. After Medusa won the vote, we thought this was the last we’d see of California Roll but Nicole Scherzinger sounded the Ding Dong bell and saved them.
We’ve been rewatching both of these performances and have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is California...
- 4/19/2023
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Christina Milian continues her streak of rom-coms at Netflix with the upcoming holiday movie “Meet Me Next Christmas.”
The project marks the actor and musician’s third collaboration with Netflix following her popular destination romances, 2021’s “Resort to Love” — which spent four weeks on the streamer’s global top 10 film list — and 2019’s “Falling Inn Love.”
Milian will executive produce and star in “Meet Me Next Christmas,” playing Layla, who, in pursuit of a fairytale romance with the man of her dreams, must race through New York City to get her hands on the hottest ticket in town: the sold out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert.
The film also stars Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe and Kalen Allen, alongside the Grammy-winning a capella group Pentatonix.
Directed by Rusty Cundieff, “Meet Me Next Christmas” is written by Molly Haldeman and Camilla Rubis. Mark Roberts is producing the project, while Simon Lythgoe and Matt Code executive produce alongside Milian.
The project marks the actor and musician’s third collaboration with Netflix following her popular destination romances, 2021’s “Resort to Love” — which spent four weeks on the streamer’s global top 10 film list — and 2019’s “Falling Inn Love.”
Milian will executive produce and star in “Meet Me Next Christmas,” playing Layla, who, in pursuit of a fairytale romance with the man of her dreams, must race through New York City to get her hands on the hottest ticket in town: the sold out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert.
The film also stars Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe and Kalen Allen, alongside the Grammy-winning a capella group Pentatonix.
Directed by Rusty Cundieff, “Meet Me Next Christmas” is written by Molly Haldeman and Camilla Rubis. Mark Roberts is producing the project, while Simon Lythgoe and Matt Code executive produce alongside Milian.
- 3/24/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
A duet between Mickey Guyton, one of the “CMT Artists of the Year” honorees, and guest artist Yola on the title track of Guyton’s new “Remember Her Name” album brought memorable vocal firepower to the annual show’s 2021 in-person resumption, broadcast live from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center Wednesday night.
Other highlights included Randy Travis being emotionally saluted in speech by Garth Brooks and in song by Kane Brown, and Chris Stapleton getting the tribute treatment from Boyz II Men, again making explicit the oft-implicit, historical country/R&b connection.
After being introduced by dancer Misty Copeland, who described Guyton as “a pioneer,” Guyton expressed gratitude for her Breakthrough Artist of the Year award from the network. “Y’all, look at God,” said Guyton. “When the Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window. And in my case he shattered a whole glass ceiling.
“Three years ago this...
Other highlights included Randy Travis being emotionally saluted in speech by Garth Brooks and in song by Kane Brown, and Chris Stapleton getting the tribute treatment from Boyz II Men, again making explicit the oft-implicit, historical country/R&b connection.
After being introduced by dancer Misty Copeland, who described Guyton as “a pioneer,” Guyton expressed gratitude for her Breakthrough Artist of the Year award from the network. “Y’all, look at God,” said Guyton. “When the Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window. And in my case he shattered a whole glass ceiling.
“Three years ago this...
- 10/14/2021
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
“CMT Artists of the Year,” which returns as a live show this month, will include some interdisciplinary duets among its lineup, as is customary — with honoree Kelsea Ballerini being joined by the Jonas Brothers, and Yola teaming up with Mickey Guyton, among other collaborations.
Some of the artists being feted on the broadcast will perform on their own, including Luke Combs, Gabby Barrett and Kane Brown. Others, like Guyton and Ballerini, will take part in pairings. But Chris Stapleton will presumably sit back while he’s serenaded by Boyz II Men and Pentatonix’s Kevin Olusola, who are set to collaborate in tribute to Stapleton.
The network is also finding a way to work in the hottest country song of the moment, even though its singer isn’t one of the night’s already designated honorees. That’s “Fancy Like” by Walker Hayes, which will get its first live awards-show look on the CMT program.
Some of the artists being feted on the broadcast will perform on their own, including Luke Combs, Gabby Barrett and Kane Brown. Others, like Guyton and Ballerini, will take part in pairings. But Chris Stapleton will presumably sit back while he’s serenaded by Boyz II Men and Pentatonix’s Kevin Olusola, who are set to collaborate in tribute to Stapleton.
The network is also finding a way to work in the hottest country song of the moment, even though its singer isn’t one of the night’s already designated honorees. That’s “Fancy Like” by Walker Hayes, which will get its first live awards-show look on the CMT program.
- 10/8/2021
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Pentatonix, the hit a cappella group formed in Arlington, Texas in 2011, has proved to be a fan favorite when it won the third season of NBC’s The Sing-Off, in which it signed a recording contract with Sony Music. Vocalists in the group are Scott Hoying (baritone), Mitch Grassi (tenor), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo-soprano), Kevin Olusola […]
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- 11/1/2019
- by Ashley Johnson
- Uinterview
Pentatonix is getting a head start on Christmas this year. On Friday, the a cappella group released their cover of "Do You Hear What I Hear?" featuring Whitney Houston. The track includes stunning vocals from the late singer as Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee keep the beat in the background.
The new song is part of the group's Christmas album, The Best of Pentatonix Christmas, which was released on Oct. 25. The album is a compilation of their best Christmas covers and also includes four new songs. Needless to say, we're ready to bust out our best ugly sweater and drink hot cocoa by a warm fire after listening to this chilling song. Hear the full track ahead.
The new song is part of the group's Christmas album, The Best of Pentatonix Christmas, which was released on Oct. 25. The album is a compilation of their best Christmas covers and also includes four new songs. Needless to say, we're ready to bust out our best ugly sweater and drink hot cocoa by a warm fire after listening to this chilling song. Hear the full track ahead.
- 10/27/2019
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
YouTube-born a cappella supergroup Pentatonix has recruited some of the biggest names in pop music for its third annual NBC holiday special, which is set to air on Dec. 10 at 10 pm.
Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night, will serve to herald the Grammy-winning quintet's latest holiday album, Christmas Is Here! The special was filmed in Las Vegas and will see the group -- comprised of Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee -- making various stops along the Vegas Strip. It will also feature appearances by Kelly Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, Marren Morris, and magician duo Penn & Teller. (Clarkson and Morris both had cameos on Christmas Is Here!).
A Not So Silent Night is produced by Aeg Ehrlich Ventures (which is behind the annual Grammy Awards and Global Citizens Festival broadcasts) as well as Pentatonix and the group's record label, RCA.
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Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night, will serve to herald the Grammy-winning quintet's latest holiday album, Christmas Is Here! The special was filmed in Las Vegas and will see the group -- comprised of Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee -- making various stops along the Vegas Strip. It will also feature appearances by Kelly Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, Marren Morris, and magician duo Penn & Teller. (Clarkson and Morris both had cameos on Christmas Is Here!).
A Not So Silent Night is produced by Aeg Ehrlich Ventures (which is behind the annual Grammy Awards and Global Citizens Festival broadcasts) as well as Pentatonix and the group's record label, RCA.
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- 11/29/2018
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
WildAid announced it raised $2.5 million at its annual fundraising gala, “An Evening in China,” on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel.
Sponsored by Bently Heritage Estate Distillery, the gala is the organization’s largest fundraising event. Danai Gurira and Bryce Dallas Howard were honored as this year’s Wildlife Champions for their partnerships with WildAid for PSAs in support of the organization’s message, “When the Buying Stops, the Killing Can Too.”
Gurira was in attendance to accept her award and spoke of her childhood growing up in Zimbabwe and her deep connection to wildlife from a young age.
“I got to spend time with the astounding wildlife of my nation for the first time in the second grade…I was enamored and have remained so,” Gurira said before condemning the world’s treatment of its majestic creatures. “It was recently stated that humanity has wiped...
Sponsored by Bently Heritage Estate Distillery, the gala is the organization’s largest fundraising event. Danai Gurira and Bryce Dallas Howard were honored as this year’s Wildlife Champions for their partnerships with WildAid for PSAs in support of the organization’s message, “When the Buying Stops, the Killing Can Too.”
Gurira was in attendance to accept her award and spoke of her childhood growing up in Zimbabwe and her deep connection to wildlife from a young age.
“I got to spend time with the astounding wildlife of my nation for the first time in the second grade…I was enamored and have remained so,” Gurira said before condemning the world’s treatment of its majestic creatures. “It was recently stated that humanity has wiped...
- 11/22/2018
- Look to the Stars
The Christmas season is always an active time of year for the a cappella group Pentatonix, and this year, the group's schedule included an appearance on TV. The melodious outfit dished out lyrical bombs in an episode of TBS' Drop The Mic, which pits celebrities against one another in rap battle-style verbal sparring matches.
On Drop The Mic, Pentatonix, which has more than 14 million subscribers on its official YouTube channel, went up against Bell Biv Devoe, the R&B group known for the hit song "Poison." Pentatonix members Kirstie Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, and Kevin Olusola took turns trading barbs with the 90s icons, who were ultimately declared as the battle's victors. Matt Sallee, who recently made his debut as the newest member of Pentatonix, did not appear on the show.
Pentatonix's Drop The Mic throwdown comes during a busy stretch for the a cappella group. Their holiday...
On Drop The Mic, Pentatonix, which has more than 14 million subscribers on its official YouTube channel, went up against Bell Biv Devoe, the R&B group known for the hit song "Poison." Pentatonix members Kirstie Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, and Kevin Olusola took turns trading barbs with the 90s icons, who were ultimately declared as the battle's victors. Matt Sallee, who recently made his debut as the newest member of Pentatonix, did not appear on the show.
Pentatonix's Drop The Mic throwdown comes during a busy stretch for the a cappella group. Their holiday...
- 12/29/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
It's been five months since Avi Kaplan, the founding bass singer of Pentatonix, decided to step away from the popular a cappella group. The Pentatonix YouTube channel, which has more than 13 million subscribers, has been quiet since then, but with the holiday season fast approaching, the musical quintet has now added a new member to its ranks. Matt Sallee will join Pentatonix as its bass voice for both an upcoming wintertime tour and a new album called A Pentatonix Christmas Deluxe.
Sallee, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, will take over Kaplan's position in the lowest register of Pentatonix's range. The group, whose other members are Kirstie Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Scott Hoying, and Mitch Grassi, welcomed its new addition into the fold with an Instagram post. "We love Matt and we think you’ll love him too," it reads.
Pentatonix fans will get their first chance to check...
Sallee, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, will take over Kaplan's position in the lowest register of Pentatonix's range. The group, whose other members are Kirstie Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Scott Hoying, and Mitch Grassi, welcomed its new addition into the fold with an Instagram post. "We love Matt and we think you’ll love him too," it reads.
Pentatonix fans will get their first chance to check...
- 10/18/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Pentatonix are turning the page after band member Avi Kaplan’s recent departure.
Kaplan revealed he would be “taking a step back” from the a cappella group after six years during a tearful video posted to Facebook on May 12. But Penatonix are taking a leap forward — to find a new bass vocalist.
“We’ll have to find a new bass,” Maldonado tells People Now when asked where the band stands without Kaplan. “There are five of us, so that’s a fifth that’s gone.”
She adds, “We just want everyone to be happy.”
With the support of his band mates Scott Hoying,...
Kaplan revealed he would be “taking a step back” from the a cappella group after six years during a tearful video posted to Facebook on May 12. But Penatonix are taking a leap forward — to find a new bass vocalist.
“We’ll have to find a new bass,” Maldonado tells People Now when asked where the band stands without Kaplan. “There are five of us, so that’s a fifth that’s gone.”
She adds, “We just want everyone to be happy.”
With the support of his band mates Scott Hoying,...
- 8/9/2017
- by Nicole Sands
- PEOPLE.com
Pentatonix may now be down to four.
Member Avi Kaplan has announced that he will be “taking a step back” from the a cappella group in a tearful video posted to Facebook on Friday afternoon. Flanked by his fellow band mates Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, and Kevin Olusola, the singer revealed that he’s been grappling with the choice for a long time—calling it the “one of the toughest decisions I’ve had to make in my entire life”—and thanked fans for the years of support. “It far surpassed anything I could have ever dreamed for my life.
Member Avi Kaplan has announced that he will be “taking a step back” from the a cappella group in a tearful video posted to Facebook on Friday afternoon. Flanked by his fellow band mates Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, and Kevin Olusola, the singer revealed that he’s been grappling with the choice for a long time—calling it the “one of the toughest decisions I’ve had to make in my entire life”—and thanked fans for the years of support. “It far surpassed anything I could have ever dreamed for my life.
- 5/12/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Avi Kaplan is saying goodbye to Pentatonix.
The 28-year-old singer announced via Facebook on Friday that he would be leaving the group after six years.
Exclusive: Pentatonix’s Scott and Mitch on Breaking Records With Dolly Parton, ‘Weirder’ New Christmas Album
In a video with the remaining members of Pentatonix, Kaplan explained that he has struggled to keep up with the a cappella group's busy schedule, and would like to spend more time at home with family and friends.
"This morning, I announced that I will be taking a step back from Ptx," Kaplan wrote in the accompanying Facebook post. "I’ve struggled with this decision a lot. It has been the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my life. Before I explain why, I want you all to know that the past 6 years have been the most unbelievable years of my life. The things we’ve accomplished, the places...
The 28-year-old singer announced via Facebook on Friday that he would be leaving the group after six years.
Exclusive: Pentatonix’s Scott and Mitch on Breaking Records With Dolly Parton, ‘Weirder’ New Christmas Album
In a video with the remaining members of Pentatonix, Kaplan explained that he has struggled to keep up with the a cappella group's busy schedule, and would like to spend more time at home with family and friends.
"This morning, I announced that I will be taking a step back from Ptx," Kaplan wrote in the accompanying Facebook post. "I’ve struggled with this decision a lot. It has been the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my life. Before I explain why, I want you all to know that the past 6 years have been the most unbelievable years of my life. The things we’ve accomplished, the places...
- 5/12/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Dolly Parton and Pentatonix are going viral on the internet because of their rendition of Parton’s 1974 song, “Jolene.” The a cappella group, consisting of Avi Kaplan, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola and Mitch Grassi, takes the hit song to a mesmerizing level by providing ominous vocals and some beat-boxing. According to Rolling Stone, the song was recorded in Nashville as part of Parton’s deluxe edition for her recent LP, “Pure & Simple.” Also Read: Dolly Parton's 'Coat of Many Colors' Lands Largest-Ever Delayed Viewing Gain for a Broadcast Movie Pentatonix formed in 2011 and shot to fame after...
- 9/17/2016
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
This Sunday, the Force will be with choral students and orchestra nerds around the world. The 2015 American Music Awards will pay homage to the imminent release of the newest Star Wars installment, The Force Awakens, and the series' legendary score composer John Williams by enlisting the chart-topping group Pentatonix. The vocal quintet will lend its pristine harmonies to a medley of the Star Wars score backed by a full orchestra.
The a cappella group, winner of Season 3 of the reality competition The Sing-Off, is known for its ebullient and inventive...
The a cappella group, winner of Season 3 of the reality competition The Sing-Off, is known for its ebullient and inventive...
- 11/20/2015
- Rollingstone.com
Thanks to the popularity of its latest album, Pentatonix has added another feather to its cap. The a cappella group from Dallas, best known for its YouTube channel, has reached the top of the Billboard 200 with its 12-day-old, self-titled effort.
Pentatonix (the album, not the group itself) arrived on October 16th, with both regular and deluxe versions available from retailers like iTunes. In contrast to the group’s previous albums, which feature a majority of cover songs, almost all of the tracks on Pentatonix are original songs. A music video for album’s lead single, “Can’t Sleep Love,” has received more than 6.9 views since its September 4th release on YouTube.
By reaching the top spot of the Billboard 200, which shares the most popular albums of each week as determined by a combination of sales figures and streaming media hits. Naturally, this formula gives Pentatonix an advantage, considering the group...
Pentatonix (the album, not the group itself) arrived on October 16th, with both regular and deluxe versions available from retailers like iTunes. In contrast to the group’s previous albums, which feature a majority of cover songs, almost all of the tracks on Pentatonix are original songs. A music video for album’s lead single, “Can’t Sleep Love,” has received more than 6.9 views since its September 4th release on YouTube.
By reaching the top spot of the Billboard 200, which shares the most popular albums of each week as determined by a combination of sales figures and streaming media hits. Naturally, this formula gives Pentatonix an advantage, considering the group...
- 10/28/2015
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Pentatonix members Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Avi Kaplan, Kristin Maldonado and Kevin Olusola, uploaded a YouTube video on June 22, of them singing popular songs of Michael Jackson. Pentatonix Tribute To King Of Pop First they did a tribute to Beyonce, then Miley Cyrus, and now the beloved King of Pop. The six-minute video starts […]
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- 6/29/2015
- by Keiry Sanchez
- Uinterview
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