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Alright kids, put down your TikToks and your Roblox and your [checks notes] Skibidi Toilets. It’s time for a history lesson, because “Moana 2” isn’t just a movie. It’s a throwback to a long-lost historical era when sequels usually sucked. Why we’d want to throw back to that I have no idea, but I guess everything old is new again and Disney is, if nothing else, a nostalgia factory.

There was a time when saying “sequels suck” wasn’t just pessimistic, it was stating a statistical average. There were always noteworthy exceptions but for most of the 20th century, follow-ups to great and/or popular movies were usually less great and less popular. Often they were just shameless excuses to crank a few extra dollars out of the audience, so they fell into obscurity quickly. “Three Men and a Little Lady” did not do justice to “Three Men and a Baby.

Good grief! “The Masked Singer” pays tribute to Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends next week with “Peanuts Night.” The event will also air one day later than usual, Thursday, Nov. 28, as a Thanksgiving special.

Variety has a first look at the Thanksgiving “Peanuts Night” edition of “The Masked Singer,” which kicks off with panelists Rita Ora and Robin Thicke performing “You Make My Dreams Come True.” Then, the Group C finals take place, with Sherlock Hound, Royal Knight and Strawberry Shortcake giving out “Thanksgiving-themed clues” and singing songs “I Hope You Dance,” “Holiday” and “Ho Hey.” The episode, which airs 8 p.m. Et on Thursday, will end with a battle royale and double elimination.

To celebrate “Peanuts Night,” the show’s panelists also shared their favorite characters from the long-running comic strip (which marks its 75th anniversary in 2025). For Robin Thicke, he quips, “I kind of always related to Pig Pen,...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 8 of “The Masked Singer,” “Miley Cyrus Night,” which aired November 20 on Fox.

Drake Bell got a bit serious on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” revealing what it felt like to be at the center of a media firestorm earlier this year. Bell, who was unmasked as the Ice King this week, shared some personal thoughts in the voice-over package before his performance.

“I finally felt ready to tell my truth to the world,” said Bell – under the disguise of the Ice King. “And so I did. And then instantly regretted it. I imagined my words all over the news and the Internet, and totally freaked. I begged them to pull my story. I didn’t want it to run. But, that power was out of my reach. The night it was released, I was a total disaster. Frozen. But once...

Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Kevin Costner will receive the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ (Mpse) Filmmaker Award, while supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath will receive the Career Achievement Award from the organization.

Both awards will be presented at Mpse’s 72nd Annual Golden Reel Awards Gala on Feb. 23 at the Ebell Theater in Los Angeles.

The Mpse Filmmaker Award is awarded annually to filmmakers of distinction. According to the organization, “It is bestowed upon an individual whose career has demonstrated a great appreciation and understanding of the impact of sound editing. The Mpse Career Achievement Award is presented to a person whose career has made a significant impact on the sound community through exemplary work, service, or leadership.”

Says Mpse President David Barber: “Kevin Costner has captivated audiences with his powerful storytelling throughout his illustrious career. From epic Westerns to poignant dramas, his use of sound as an integral component...

The Dancing With the Stars host Julianne Hough recently caught everyone’s attention with her surprise performance on the reality TV show along with an unexpected reflection on her journey to find love. The dancer and actress, who first rose to fame on the show, shared that she is still searching for “a guy.”

Julianne Hough in Footloose (2011) | Credit: Paramount Pictures

The revelation comes five years after she opened up about her evolving understanding of her sexuality. While Hough admitted to not having a definitive label, she expressed that she doesn’t identify as straight and continues to explore her feelings about love and relationships.

Dancing With the Stars Host Julianne Hough is “looking for a guy”

Before her stunning performance of the satirical TikTok hit, Man in Finance, Julianne Hough took the stage with co-host and the Dancing with the Stars season 19 winner Alfonso Ribeiro.

During the segment, Hough...

The Paramount+ Holiday Collection ‘Tis The Season for Streaming returns to the service today with hundreds of seasonal movies and beloved specials for the whole household to enjoy, including the debut of the streaming service’s first original holiday film, Dear Santa.

The Farrelly Brothers holiday comedy Dear Santa stars Jack Black, Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, and Post Malone in a story of a young boy who mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, resulting in a devilish Jack Black’s arrival to wreak havoc on the holidays. The film premieres on November 25 exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and the following day in the UK and Australia.

Dear Santa

This year’s Paramount+ Holiday Collection will also include the debut of SpongeBob SquarePants – “SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas,” an all-new half-hour special where one of Sandy’s experiments...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 7 of “The Masked Singer,” “Who Are You Fest Night,” which aired November 13 on Fox.

It may have been a wipeout, but surfer Bethany Hamilton told Variety that she still enjoyed her brief appearance on “The Masked Singer.” Hamilton was the latest celebrity to be unmasked, revealed to be the star under the Macaron costume as the show’s Group C competition got underway on Wednesday’s episode.

“I wanted to originally do ‘The Masked Singer’ just because I thought it would be fun,” Hamilton said. “I sing to my children every day and thought maybe I’d get better at singing. And it’s also an opportunity to encourage people, and that’s what my life is all about.”

Among the show’s panelists, Rita Ora got it right, naming Bethany Hamilton — and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg agreed. Ken Jeong though it was Gypsy Rose Blanchard.

Whether it be recordings, television, the stage and film, John Lithgow has had one of the most wide-ranging careers of any actor working today.

Lithgow has been nominated for two Academy Awards for his supporting performances (as a mild-mannered banker and a transsexual football player). For television, he has been nominated for 12 Emmy Awards, winning six, and has won two Golden Globe Awards from his five nominations. He has also been nominated for 10 Screen Actors Guild Awards, of which he has won three times. For his stage work, Lithgow has won two Tony Awards (for 1973’s “The Changing Room” and 2002’s “Sweet Smell of Success”) from six Tony nominations. And he has even been nominated for four Grammy Awards for his recording work.

Let’s look back at and rank the 13 greatest film performances from worst to best. Our list includes “The World According to Garp,” “Terms of Endearment,” “Conclave,...

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are set to direct and star in ‘Family Movie’ alongside their children Travis and Sosie Bacon.The couple - who have Travis, 35 and 32-year-old Sosie - will helm the upcoming horror-comedy both in front of and behind the camera, while all four of the Bacons produce for Mixed Breed Films with Dark Castle Entertainment’s Norman Golightly.The movie - which is being penned by ‘Premature’ writer Dan Beers - will follow a tight-knit family of moviemakers who suddenly find themselves in a real-life horror film when a body appears on the set of their low-budget slasher.As the production continues to spiral out of control, the family realises the only way to save their project is to cover up the murder at all costs.In a statement, Dark Castle’s Golightly said: “There may not be a more compelling Hollywood family than the Bacons.

Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon are taking the title of their next film to heart. They’re set to direct the horror-comedy project “Family Movie” and star alongside their children, Travis and Sosie Bacon.

The foursome will produce for Mixed Breed Films alongside Norman Golightly at Dark Castle Entertainment. Neon International will represent the foreign rights and introduce it at AFM this week while CAA Media Finance will represent the U.S. rights.

The film, based on a screenplay by Dan Beers (“Premature”), follows an eclectic but tight-knit family of filmmakers who suddenly find themselves in a real-life horror movie when a body turns up on the set of their latest low-budget slasher. As the production spirals comically out of control, they realize the only solution to keep filming is to cover up the murder, by any means necessary.

“There may not be a more compelling Hollywood family than the Bacons,...

Wicked director Jon M. Chu will receive the Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award at the 75th annual Ace Eddie Awards, which recognize the year’s best editing achievements in film and TV.

The American Society of Editors made the announcement Monday, along with revealing that longtime Robert Altman and Tyler Perry collaborator Maysie Hoy and Star Wars Oscar winner Paul Hirsch will be bestowed with career achievement honors during the ceremony, set for January 18, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

The Filmmaker of the Year honor goes to an artist who “exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film,” Ace said. Recent recipients include John Waters, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Kathleen Kennedy and Christopher Nolan.

“Jon M. Chu is a visionary filmmaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his dynamic storytelling and innovative visual style,” said Ace president Sabrina Plisco, Ace, noting Chu’s...

Wicked director Jon M. Chu will receive the Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award from the American Cinema Editors (Ace), it was announced on Monday.

The award recognizes “an artist who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film,” according to Ace. Film editors Maysie Hoy and Paul Hirsch will also receive career achievement honors for their “outstanding career contributions to film editing.”

All honors will be presented at the 75th annual Ace Eddie Awards on Jan. 18 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Nominations will be announced on Dec. 11.

“Jon M. Chu is a visionary filmmaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his dynamic storytelling and innovative visual style,” says newly elected Ace president Sabrina Plisco. “From the vibrant energy of In The Heights to the sweeping romance of the groundbreaking Crazy Rich Asians, his films are a testament to the power of cinema to transport, entertain and inspire.

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 5 of “The Masked Singer,” “Barbie Night,” which aired October 23 on Fox.

Check mate. “Orange Is the New Black” star Laverne Cox was the next celebrity to be eliminated on “The Masked Singer,” revealed on Wednesday’s episode to be the celebrity under the Chess Piece costume.

None of the panelists got it right. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg said it was Serena Williams. Ken Jeong though it was Issa Rae. Robin Thicke named Misty Copeland. Rita Ora said it was Tyra Banks.

“As a kid, I was a rich target for others to tease. It seemed like every piece of me was something others could poke at,” Cox-as-Chess-Piece said in her “Masked Singer” voiceover. “And on top of that, I loved Barbie. But the part that hurt was that I wasn’t allowed to play with her. The criticism and scrutiny continued over the years and...

Clockwise from top left: Posters for Sean Baker's Tangerine (2015) designed by P+A, The Florida Project (2017) designed by InSync Plus, Red Rocket (2021) designed by Grandson with illustration by Steven Chorney, and Anora (2024) designed by Grandson.In case you haven’t noticed—and plenty of eagle eyes on the internet already have—Sean Baker has a font. From Tangerine (2015) through to his Palme d’Or–winning Anora (2024), which opens in US theaters today, Baker has used the same typeface for the titles and posters of his four most recent films. And while that kind of typographic consistency is not unheard of on movie credits it may be unprecedented when it carries over to the film’s poster titles as well. The font in question is Aguafina Script Pro and it was designed by Alejandro Paul and Angel Koziupa for the Argentina-based Sudtipos type foundry. The Sudtipos website describes Aguafina Script Pro as “graceful,...

Tonight on “The Masked Singer,” it’s “Sports Night” and time for the Group B premiere! Panelists Robin Thicke and Rita Ora open the show with a heart-pumping performance of “Rock You Like A Hurricane” by the Scorpions, introduced by guest announcers and veterans of “The Masked Singer,” Joel McHale and Nikki Glaser. The five brand-new contestants make their grand debut with songs like “Rock Your Body,””Believe,” “We Belong,” “Sweet Caroline” and “Lose Control” in the all-new “Group B Premiere: Sports Night” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, October 16 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Nick Cannon serves as host while Robin, Rita, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg play detective.

The first mask unleashed was Wasp and his Masked Ambassador is Season 10 champ Ne-Yo (Cow). He said, “I think it’s about time for my boy The Wasp to enter this game. I’ve known...

Kevin Bacon has been in the industry for several decades. The actor has delivered many hits, cementing his foothold in Hollywood. His masterful acting and enchanting performances have garnered the actor praise from both fans and critics.

However, most fans don’t know that back in 2009 the Footloose actor was struggling with one film. Bacon was given the opportunity to portray the role of a real-life U.S. Marine, Lt. Col Michael Strobl for the television movie Taking Chance. What he didn’t anticipate was how tough it was for him to play the critical role.

Not a war movie: Kevin Bacon’s life-changing decision

Kevin Bacon‘s extensive filmography has garnered the actor a stellar reputation in Tinseltown. The actor has starred in well-known projects like Footloose, JFK, Super, A Few Good Men, X-Men: First Class, and many more.

Kevin Bacon in Footloose | Credits: Paramount Pictures

However, there was...

Season 12 of “The Masked Singer” continued Wednesday night on Fox, with the Group A finalists belting out classic hits from “The Soundtrack of My Life.” Following the studio audience vote, Ship became the second singer eliminated (and fourth overall this season), revealing Grammy winner Paula Cole. Watch our video interview above.

“I didn’t even know about the show,” the singer-songwriter and producer admits to Gold Derby. “I did a deep dive and I’m thinking, ‘I don’t know if I want to do this.’ But, they were incredibly kind and then they offered me this gorgeous costume, which looks like an art piece. I think if they had offered me some furry amoeba suit I definitely would not have done it, but it was beautiful and I ended up having so much fun. I just had to embrace joy and get over myself. It was so out of my comfort zone,...

Every now and then we come across stories of actors, their relationships, and the amount of turmoil or struggle they’ve had to deal with. Clearly, this shows people all over the world that things are never going to be smooth sailing, even if you’re wealthy enough to feed future generations of your bloodline.

Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid in Innerspace | Credits: Warner Bros.

The relationship actors Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan shared was one instance that experienced a ton of issues before things fizzled out. Despite both individuals being some of the most successful actors in Hollywood during the 80s and 90s, their personal battles ultimately led to a messy divorce, and then the downfall of one of their careers.

Despite the tragic history, Dennis Quaid claims he regrets nothing from his marriage to Meg Ryan

Dennis Quaid witnessed a lot of success during the peak of his career,...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 3 of “The Masked Singer,” “Soundtrack of My Life Night,” which aired October 9 on Fox.

I don’t want to wait, for “Masked Singer” to be over/ I want to know right now, who will it be?

You’re in luck, Dawson. Revealed on Wednesday night’s edition of “The Masked Singer” were two eliminated celebrities: Singer Paula Cole, whose hits include “I Don’t Want to Wait” (used famously as the theme song for “Dawson’s Creek”), as well as “Black-ish” star Marsai Martin.

Cole was revealed to be the star under the Ship costume, while Martin was singing under the guise of the Woodpecker.

Panelist Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg figured out the Ship was Paula Cole. Ken Jeong though it was Alanis Morissette. Robin Thicke named Amy Lee from Evanescence. Rita Ora said it was Sarah McLachlan.

“I did not know about the show,” Cole told Variety.

Are you as happy to see “The Masked Singer” back on TV as we are? As much as we love watching the over-the-top performances on “The Masked Singer,” we get even more pleasure from figuring out the names of the celebrities competing. That is especially true if we can crack the code as to who is hiding inside a costume before the four judges.

Season 12 of “The Masked Singer” is shaping up to be the most competitive yet. The producers packed the line-up with 17 stars. One of our favorites in Week 1 was disguised as Woodpecker and she wowed the crowd with her cover of “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus. She returned in Week 2 and delivered a scorching performance of “Holding Out For a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler.

We’ve been reviewing the clues and her performance on September 25 and her return engagement on October 2 and have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers,...

Can you believe that “The Masked Singer” is already up to season 12. This edition of the reality competition show kicked off on September 25 and the premiere was packed full of surprises, culminating in the unmasking of the Leaf Sheep. He turned out to be two-time Super Bowl champion John Elway. The following week we found out that Showbird was actress Yvette Nicole Brown.

The best singer of Group A based on those first two performances is Ship. We’ve watched the Ship cover of “Pompeii” by Bastille from week one and her cover of “Almost Paradise” by Ann Wilson and Mike Reno in week two. And we’ve taken another look at her clues package. We think we’ve cracked the code as to Ship’s true identity. Keep reading as we have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Ship?”

We think...

The dozenth season of Fox’s wild and wacky reality TV show “The Masked Singer” debuted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Nick Cannon returned as host of the whodunnit program alongside the same four judges as the most recent installment: Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora.

The latest additions to the cast list are Ice King, Macaron, Royal Knight, Sherlock Hound and Wasp. Fox has released high-res photos for those five, as well as for Bluebell, Buffalo, Chess Piece, Dust Bunny, Goo, Leaf Sheep, Ship, Showbird, Strawberry Shortcake and Woodpecker. Scroll through our photo gallery above (or click here for direct access) for everything to know about “The Masked Singer” Season 12 costumes, judges and host. The secret celebrities hiding underneath these colorful masks will be revealed one at a time throughout Fall 2024. Who is Your early favorite?

For the first time ever, Season 12 of “Tms” will welcome Masked Ambassadors to the competition.

The dozenth season of Fox’s wild and wacky reality TV show “The Masked Singer” debuted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Nick Cannon returned as host of the whodunnit program alongside the same four judges as the most recent installment: Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora.

Fox has released high-res photos for the following 15 singers: Bluebell, Buffalo, Chess Piece, Dust Bunny, Goo, Ice King, Leaf Sheep, Macaron, Royal Knight, Sherlock Hound, Ship, Showbird, Strawberry Shortcake, Wasp and Woodpecker. Scroll through our photo gallery below for everything to know about “The Masked Singer” Season 12 costumes, judges and host. The secret celebrities hiding underneath these colorful masks will be revealed one at a time throughout Fall 2024. Who is Your early favorite?

For the first time ever, Season 12 of “Tms” will welcome Masked Ambassadors to the competition. These are former contestants who will each officially endorse new members of the cast, with...

Season 12 of “The Masked Singer” continued Wednesday night on Fox, with four Group A contestants belting out classic hits from “Footloose.” Following the studio audience vote, Showbird became the second singer to unmask this season, revealing Emmy-nominated actress Yvette Nicole Brown. Watch our video interview above.

“I was blessed to be signed to Motown records under Michael Bivins when I was a teenager,” she reveals. “I was a member of the East Coast Family with Boyz II Men. Music was everything to me. My first love, but it didn’t love me back. I shifted when I moved to LA and started going into acting. Then acting took off and music was just something that I loved that I never got to do unless it was as a character. This is the first time I’m getting to sing in my own voice for everybody to hear.”

Her voice was...

Note: Spoilers ahead for Wednesday night’s “Footloose”-themed episode of “The Masked Singer”

After years of guessing one name over and over on “The Masked Singer,” Ken Jeong was finally proven right when Showbird was sent home on Wednesday night.

The second episode of the season was “Footloose” night, themed around the beloved film which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. To celebrate, panelist Robin Thicke performed his own rendition of the iconic song, and actor Kevin Bacon even recorded a special message for fans.

But, as celebratory as it was, someone still had to go home at the end of the night, and that someone was Showbird. So, who was under the mask?

Well, panelist Ken Jeong has guessed Yvette Nicole Brown just about every season since the show started, and this time, he was right. His “Community” costar was indeed under the mask. In fact, surprising...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 2 of “The Masked Singer,” “Footloose Night” which aired October 2 on Fox.

Wednesday night’s “The Masked Singer” reveal was an emotional one for “Community” star Yvette Nicole Brown, who was unmasked as Showbird on episode 2 of Season 12. As Brown was taping the episode she was also dealing with some personal matters involving the care of her father.

“Some of it felt heavy because I’m singing, but I’m thinking, ‘is daddy Ok,’” she told Variety. “But by the time I was revealed, I was able to kind of let that all out. Plus I got to surprise Ken, and it was everything that I hoped it would be!”

That’s “Ken” as in “The Masked Singer” panelist Ken Jeong, Brown’s “Community” co-star who of course guessed her right. Among the other panelists, Robin Thicke agreed with Jeong, while Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg thought it was Taraji P. Henson.

Hey, "The Masked Singer" fans. We're back in your faces with another new Masked Singer episode preview for you guys. Yep, tonight, October 2, 2024, the Fox people will serve up another new episode. This one will be the second installment of this current season 12. We were able to get a hold of an official press release for tonight's new episode 2 from the Fox people. So, we will certainly pull it up and see what it has to say right now. Let's go. The first thing Fox let us know is that the theme for tonight's new episode 2 is "Footloose Night." That means you're going to see the contestants only sing songs from the soundtrack of the classic movie Footloose, which starred Kevin Bacon way, way back in the 1980s. Apparently, they're celebrating the 40th anniversary of it. Additionally, celebrity panelist Robin Thicke is going to hit the stage to sing a...

The Masked Singer season 12 is officially underway. Things kicked off with Group A on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Now we’ll get a new episode each Wednesday, with a lot of celebritiy reveals to come.

There are some changes to the 12th season. The first is that Rita Ora is now in the judge’s chair, as Nicole Scherzinger is out for now. She’s going to be guessing who is under the masks along with Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, and Ken Jeong.

There will also be some themed nights this season. Things will kick off with the Wednesday, Oct. 2 episode with a Footloose themed night. There will be others such as Barbie, Miley Cyrus, and much more.

A third change is the introduction of Masked Ambassadors. These are alums from the series who have connections to those behind the current masks. We’ll need to see how that plays out throughout...

Tune in to “The Masked Singer” on Wednesday for the first theme night of season 12: a salute to the classic movie “Footloose.” Judge Robin Thicke is set to kick the show off in style, singing the Oscar-nominated title track. Later on in the hour, as you’ll see from the preview above, “Footloose” star Kevin Bacon makes an appearance.

The four remaining contestants from Group A — Buffalo, Ship, Showbird and Woodpecker — are set to take to the stage to perform tunes from this chart-topping soundtrack. Among the songs that they could sing are a trio of Top 10 hits first heard in the movie: “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” by Deniece Williams; “Almost Paradise” by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson, and “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler. Other possible tracks include “Somebody’s Eyes” by Karla Bonoff and “I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man)” by Kenny Loggins,...

The Masked Singer celebrates the iconic film Footloose’s 40th anniversary with a special episode, “Footloose Night.” Airing on Wednesday night on Fox, the episode kicks off with panelist Robin Thicke delivering a showstopping performance of Kenny Loggins’ “Footloose,” infecting the panel with a serious case of dance fever! The four celebrities from Group A will […]

The Masked Singer: Footloose Night...

“The Masked Singer” is back on Fox for its 12th season in the US, bringing a whole new crop of celebrities, athletes and more to compete anonymously for the Golden Mask.

Last season, “High School Musical” and “Grease Live!” star Vanessa Hudgens took home the trophy as Goldfish. Of course, fans clocked her voice immediately, and she told TheWrap back in May that she “didn’t even try” to hide her voice because she knew she couldn’t.

It’s unclear if she’ll return as a guest this season, as winners often do — William Shatner popped up in the premiere to introduce a performance from panelist Rita Ora — but “The Masked Singer” tends to have quite a few surprises throughout the season.

Here’s what you need to know about season 12.

When did Season 12 premiere?

Season 12 of “The Masked Singer” kicked off on Wednesday, September 25. Leaf Sheep was the first contestant eliminated,...

“The Masked Singer” is reaching new heights in Season 12. Panelists Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg return as the series commemorates acclaimed franchises “Barbie” and “Footloose,” along with the iconic artist Miley Cyrus in a pop culture-piercing night that salutes her music catalog. Nick Cannon returns as host.

Tonight’s episode will feature showstopping performances from five all-new masked celebrities and a jaw-dropping reveal no one saw coming! Get ready to singalong in the all-new “Season 12 Premiere: Who Can it Be Now?” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, September 25 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Read our live blog below.

The Season 12 contestants boast a combined 21 Grammy nominations, 14 Emmy nominations, and 202 film appearances. Five of them even know Taylor Swift!

New this season, clues are everywhere and hidden in all-new places: strategically embedded in costumes, in song choices and on-stage moments. And for...

“The Masked Singer” returned to kick off season 12 on Wednesday night, and ironically enough “kick off” is a pretty good metaphor for the first contestant that was eliminated.

The night began with a special appearance by season 8 contestant William Shatner, who sang under the knight mask during his stint on the show. On Wednesday though, he was just himself, taking the stage to introduce a performance by panelist Rita Ora, returning for her second season.

From there, things proceeded as usual, with the first group of contestants taking the stage for their own performances. In the end though, it was Leaf Sheep that saw an early elimination, and under the mask was… John Elway, formerly of the Denver Broncos.

See? Kick off, kickoff…we told you! Sure, Elway was a quarterback, rather than a kicker, but it still counts. And with that, season 12 of “The Masked Singer” is officially underway.

The Masked Singer is returning for it’s 12th season Tonight (September 25)!

The Fox reality singing competition will kick off the latest season on Wednesday night, with 10 new masked contestants vying for the top spot.

This season, they will be celebrating the Barbie and Footloose franchises, as well as a Miley Cyrus night, saluting her music catalog.

New this season, there will be clues “everywhere and hidden in all-new places: strategically embedded in costumes, in song choices and on-stage moments. And for the first time in the show’s history, viewers will get the biggest clue yet as each of the fifteen masked singers will be endorsed by a celebrity Masked Ambassador. These Ambassadors, all alums of the series, have a special connection to each singer and provide major new clues about their friends’ identities.”

The Masked Singer season 12 premieres Tonight (September 25) at 8pm Et/Pt on Fox.

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The most unhinged competition show on TV is back. The 12th season of “The Masked Singer” is set to premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. Et on Fox which you can stream on five live TV streaming services. The season will see 15 contestants battle it out for the coveted Golden Mask Trophy and there will be a number of significant changes to how the game is played this season. If you want to stream the entire season of “The Masked Singer,” I recommend you sign up for a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV.

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You can also stream every episode of “The Masked Singer” the day after they air on Hulu.

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Image Source: Amazon Expectations ran high when Streets of Fire was released 40 years ago. It was co-written and directed by Walter Hill, who’d just come off the massive success of the Eddie Murphy vehicle 48 Hrs. It was a music-driven film at a time when similar movies, like Footloose, were doing big business. And yet, when it was released early in the summer of 1984, Streets of Fire flamed out at the box office. Over the years, though, the movie has morphed into a cult classic. Michael Paré, whose career was just getting off the ground while he was filming Streets of Fire, talked about the movie at an Njhc March 2023 panel, and he recalled how some of the things he was asked to do seemed a bit overwhelming. (Click on the media bar below to hear Michael Paré) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Michael_Pare_Streets__of_Fire_.mp...

The identity of Woodpecker on The Masked Season is stumping fans, but there are a few hints to point us all in the right direction.

The 12th season of The Masked Singer kicks off on September 25, with five brand new contestants making their debut. Among them is frontrunner Ship, a cowboy clad Buffalo, and a bedazzled showstopper simply called Woodpecker.

So, which celebrity is behind the elaborate mask? Let’s dive in!

The Masked Singer: Meet the Woodpecker, a top contender in season 12 (Michael Becker / Fox. 2024 Fox Media LLC.) Who is Woodpecker on ‘The Masked Singer’?

Ahead of the premiere, there was very little for fans to go on concerning the identity of Woodpecker. Knowing they would appear on the premiere episode, passionate sleuths started combing through the hints available to them by scrutinizing the costume.

And even before She took the stage, fans learned quite a lot.

Oh yes,...

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 8:00 Pm, Fox is set to bring the fun and excitement of “The Masked Singer” to a whole new level with Season 12 Episode 2, titled “Footloose Night.” This special episode celebrates the 40th anniversary of the beloved film “Footloose,” making it a must-watch for fans of both the show and the classic movie.

Expect a dazzling display of musical performances as the masked contestants pay tribute to the iconic soundtrack that made “Footloose” a cultural phenomenon. With each performance, viewers will be treated to vibrant costumes, electrifying choreography, and the signature mystery that keeps everyone guessing about the identities of the singers behind the masks. The energy will be palpable as the contestants channel their inner dance spirit, all while attempting to impress the judges and the audience alike.

This episode not only promises to deliver great entertainment but also sparks a wave of nostalgia for those who grew up with “Footloose.

Most people hate running into their ex-partners, but that wasn’t the case for Julianne Hough recently. Julianne used to be married to Brooks Laich, but even though their marriage is over, that doesn’t mean they’re on bad terms. Julianne just revealed that she had an incredibly positive reaction after running into him and his new girlfriend at a wedding. These are the details.

Julianne Hough Feels Just Fine After Running Into Her Ex-Husband

Julianne got candid about running into Brooks during her appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast. The run-in occurred when Julianne attended a wedding where Brooke was also invited. He arrived with his girlfriend, Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir, on his arm.

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Julianne described the interaction saying:

“It was so beautiful. It was so beautiful. I’m in this place where I now feel like I’m just beginning with so much wisdom,...

“The Masked Singer” returns for Season 12 on Wednesday, September 25. A sneak peek at Fox’s wild and wacky guessing game features host Nick Cannon and his panel of celebrity sleuths: Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora. They promise “more clues than ever before” and give us a first look at performances from Ship, Wasp and Woodpecker. Do you recognize any of those famous voices? Watch the new teaser below.

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In the trailer, Robin says they’re also excited to announce all-knew Knockout themes including “Sports Night,” “Footloose,” “Miley Cyrus” and “Barbie Night”! So keep your eyes open, your ears tuned and your mind sharp as these secret celebs belt it out for “The Masked Singer” trophy.

Gold Derby previously shared that Season 12 of “Tms” will welcome Masked Ambassadors to the competition. These are former contestants who will each officially...

Sneak Peek new footage from upcoming Season 12 of the music competition series “The Masked Singer”, hosted by Nick Cannon, with panelists Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, as they celebrate music from movies, inluding “Barbie” and “Footloose”, airing September 25, 2024 on Fox:

“…the new season pays tribute to the 65th anniversary of Mattel's ‘Barbie’, celebrating over six decades of inspiring girls to explore their limitless potential.

“The show will also celebrate ‘Footloose’ as the film rings in its 40th anniversary.”

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“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...

Classic Rewind (Ch. 25) is counting down the 40 biggest cassettes turning 40 this year – and the votes are in! Listen to the full countdown on the SiriusXM app now with a subscription and free trial.

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Additionally, tune in to the countdown on Classic Rewind live when it premieres August 29 at 5pm Et, with rebroadcasts throughout Labor Day weekend. Check out the bands and songs on the list below.

40 Cassettes Turning 40: 1984 Van Halen – 1984 Prince – Purple Rain Bruce Springsteen- Born in the U.S.A. Cars – Heartbeat City Bryan Adams- Reckless Bon Jovi- Bon Jovi Don Henley – Building the Perfect Beast Scorpions – Love at First Sting Foreigner – Agent Provocateur Reo Speedwagon – Wheels are Turnin’ Ratt- Out of the Cellar U2 – The Unforgettable Fire Tina Turner – Private Dancer Whitesnake – Slide It In Rush – Grace Under Pressure Talking Heads – Stop...

Being a celebrity can come with a lot of eyes watching every single mistake that one makes. Oftentimes, this leads to Hollywood’s finest finding themselves involved in some controversy or another. Footloose actress, Julianne Hough was one such actress who was criticized for wearing blackface in the past.

Unfortunately, many well-known actors and actresses have found themselves in similar situations to Hough, including the legendary Robert Downey Jr. However, while the actress was extremely regretful about her actions, the same was not the case for the Marvel star.

Julianne Hough’s Blackface Scandal

Around the release of her CBS series, The Activist, Julianne Hough found herself in some deep waters. Although she was about to star in a show that centered on the betterment of society and the world, fans found older pictures of her that raised more than a few eyebrows. In 2013, the actress dressed as Uzo Aduba...

Apart from releasing her emotional and heartwarming Everything We Never Knew: A Novel on August 13, 2024, Emmy winner Julianne Hough simultaneously stole the spotlight during her appearances at podcasts. Trending on social media for bravely revealing her deeply personal traumatic experiences, Hough also highlighted her past relationships.

Julianne Hough in a still from Safe Haven | image: Temple Hill Entertainment

Throwing the spotlight specifically on talk show host Ryan Seacrest, Julianne Hough reflected on her romantic association with the star, while revealing the reason behind their unfortunate split. However, while Hough spoke about the inception of her romance with Seacrest, it surprisingly led fans to feel pity for her then-boyfriend Chuck Wicks.

Julianne Hough’s First Meeting with Ryan Seacrest was a Major Red Flag

Julianne Hough has captivated audiences not only with her latest novel, Everything We Never Knew: A Novel, but also with her candid discussions on various podcasts. However,...

Julianne Hough is getting vulnerable about the trauma and abuse she endured as a child and how she’s worked to heal her pain over the years.

The professional dancer and actress opened up during an emotional conversation on Thursday’s episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show, where she revealed that she was “about 4 years old” when she was sexually abused for the first time. Hough said her abuser was a neighbor who lived in the same Utah cul-de-sac as her family.

“I’ve actually never said that out loud to anybody in an interview before,” Hough admitted. “But that was a very, very confusing time because, obviously, growing up in the Mormon culture, everything needs to be perfect, everybody needs to put on the shiny, we’ve got our stuff together. And there was not a lot of repercussion for what had happened.”

“And by the way, I...

Season 12 of the music competition series “The Masked Singer”, hosted by Nick Cannon, features panelists Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, as they celebrate music from “Barbie” and “Footloose”, airing September 25, 2024 on Fox:

“…the new season pays tribute to the 65th anniversary of Mattel's ‘Barbie’, celebrating over six decades of inspiring girls to explore their limitless potential.

“The show will also celebrate ‘Footloose’ as the film rings in its 40th anniversary.”

Click the images to enlarge..

Kevin Bacon hadn’t considered entering into the world of competition reality television, but when ABC called him up about the possibility of executive producing a new game show, he was all ears.

“All throughout my life, there’s always been moments where an idea seems like a little bit outside of the box, depending on what I had been involved in,” Bacon told TheWrap. “But over the years, I’ve learned to leave myself open to all kinds of crazy notions.”

Despite having no background in the genre, Bacon was intrigued by one of the three ideas brought forward by the creators of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Bacon said that he watched that series and even once competed on the celebrity edition, but admitted that he “didn’t do very well.”

After setting up a call where Bacon played the “Lucky 13” game himself, he was sold.

The Masked Singer, the popular singing competition series, returns for its twelfth season on Fox, premiering on Wednesday, 25 September. The new season introduces original theme nights, celebrating iconic franchises, artists, and pop culture milestones. The season will feature tribute nights dedicated to Mattel’s Barbie, commemorating its 65th anniversary, and the film Footloose on its […]

The Masked Singer Returns for Season 12 with All-New Theme Nights...

As “The Masked Singer” returns next month for Season 12, the show has revealed some of its weekly theme nights — paying tribute to Mattel’s Barbie as it hits its 65th anniversary, as well as the film “Footloose” as it marks its 40th anniversary. Miley Cyrus will also be honored with an episode devoted to her music catalog.

Back for the new season, which returns Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. Et on Fox, are panelists Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg. Nick Cannon returns as host.

Previous tentpole themes that will return include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night,” while other new themes include “Sports Night,” “60’s Night.” Also new: “Who Are You Fest,” featuring music from “memorable festival lineups.”

Also new this season, clues will be “strategically embedded in costumes, in song choices and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen celebrity contestant will be endorsed by a “celebrity Masked Ambassador,...