Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 11 is here with “Transformers Night,” and fans can’t wait to see the Group A singers take the stage once more. Fans have already seen Ugly Sweater’s debut, and many viewers suspect they know exactly who’s singing under the mask. So, who is Ugly Sweater? Here’s the most popular guess.
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers ahead regarding Ugly Sweater.]
Who is Ugly Sweater in ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11?
“Transformers Night” on The Masked Singer Season 11 brings the Group A masks and the Group A wild card to the stage. Goldfish, Starfish, Lovebird, Ugly Sweater, and Koala will compete in the hopes of moving forward in the competition. “Transformers Night” features a double elimination, so only three masks will continue to the next round.
Viewers saw Ugly Sweater’s clue package at the beginning of the competition. “When I hit the scene as a young, handsome Ugly Sweater, I was the...
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers ahead regarding Ugly Sweater.]
Who is Ugly Sweater in ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11?
“Transformers Night” on The Masked Singer Season 11 brings the Group A masks and the Group A wild card to the stage. Goldfish, Starfish, Lovebird, Ugly Sweater, and Koala will compete in the hopes of moving forward in the competition. “Transformers Night” features a double elimination, so only three masks will continue to the next round.
Viewers saw Ugly Sweater’s clue package at the beginning of the competition. “When I hit the scene as a young, handsome Ugly Sweater, I was the...
- 4/10/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After almost 40 years, the remains of a body found in Twinsburg, Ohio, have been identified as Frank “Frankie” Little, Jr., a musician and songwriter who briefly played with the celebrated soul outfit, the O’Jays, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Little’s remains were found in February 1982 in a garbage bag behind a business in Twinsburg, and the circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown (at the time, his cause of death was said to be “undetermined,” but it’s now being ruled a homicide). Investigators used DNA and public...
Little’s remains were found in February 1982 in a garbage bag behind a business in Twinsburg, and the circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown (at the time, his cause of death was said to be “undetermined,” but it’s now being ruled a homicide). Investigators used DNA and public...
- 12/14/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
On March 10, Betty Wright — a successful singer, background vocalist, composer and producer with five decades of experience — watched the long-running soul group the O’Jays take the stage in Miami for a set at Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest.
“People come from all over the world for that concert, and those women were going crazy,” Wright recalls. “I was sitting on the stage laughing through the whole show. Girls, older women, they were all there screaming together. I was saying, ‘these boys still have it!'”
“The people keep asking for more,...
“People come from all over the world for that concert, and those women were going crazy,” Wright recalls. “I was sitting on the stage laughing through the whole show. Girls, older women, they were all there screaming together. I was saying, ‘these boys still have it!'”
“The people keep asking for more,...
- 4/22/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
The O’Jays rekindle the spirit — and the sumptuous sound — of Philadelphia soul in the Seventies on new single “I Got You.” The song will appear on The Last Word, which the group says will be their final LP.
“I Got You” offers a message of reassurance in a time of political tumult: “Even if the sky begins to fall, and even if they try to build that wall, and even if the bomb goes off and the world is set on fire, I got your back.” “It’s almost gospel,...
“I Got You” offers a message of reassurance in a time of political tumult: “Even if the sky begins to fall, and even if they try to build that wall, and even if the bomb goes off and the world is set on fire, I got your back.” “It’s almost gospel,...
- 2/7/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
The O'Jays are reaching out to President Trump -- perhaps repairing their fractured relationship -- and giving him permission to use One of their songs at his rallies. Yes, it's a total troll. We got Eddie Levert and Walter Williams -- Og members of the soul group -- out in NYC and asked what they made of Rihanna ripping into Trump for playing "Don't Stop the Music" at a recent rally. She later sent him a cease and desist letter.
- 11/6/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The '70s classic "For the Love of Money" should no longer be associated with Donald Trump ... if The O'Jays get their way. Of course, the song has been the 'Apprentice' theme for years now -- but soul music legends, The O'Jays just sent a cease and desist letter to Trump and Florida Rep. John Mica. The group is particularly upset about a video posted by the congressman praising Donald's involvement in a D.C. real estate deal.
- 7/27/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
After her three-hour long private funeral, Natalie Cole's family and friends gathered at Crustacean in Beverly Hills Monday night to celebrate her life. Bobby Brown, Macy Gray, Mary Wilson and more performed while David Foster emceed the evening, hosted by Howard Grossman at one of Cole's favorite restaurants. "The mood was not somber, but an evening celebrating Natalie Cole's life and her music," says a source. Cole's son Robert Yancy also attended the event, and his grand-uncle Freddy Cole ended the evening with a performance of "It's Easy to Remember (But So Hard to Forget)." Others who attended included Quincy Jones,...
- 1/12/2016
- by Melody Chiu, @chiumelo
- PEOPLE.com
The life and four-decade musical legacy of Grammy Award winner Natalie Cole was celebrated Monday morning at West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles. Among the R&B icon’s friends spotted at the 11 a.m. funeral service that was open to the public: singers Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, the O'Jays' Eddie Levert, Mary Wilson, Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Freda and Scherrie Payne and producer David Foster. Also on hand was longtime friend Chaka Khan, who was expected to perform but was under the weather. One of the service’s more touching moments, noted one
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- 1/12/2016
- by Gail Mitchell, Billboard
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ms. 5.0 if you’re nasty: Porsha Stewart is large and in charge and doesn’t need a ring to prove it. After a much-publicized divorce, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star wants the world to know that her marriage to former NFL star Kordell Stewart doesn’t define her, she’s no puppet, and she’s open to love again.
Entertainment Weekly sat down with Porsha to see where she stands now with her divorce, what she’s learned about herself and other castmates this season, and just how bright her future looks.
Entertainment Weekly: There’s a lot going on this season with you.
Entertainment Weekly sat down with Porsha to see where she stands now with her divorce, what she’s learned about herself and other castmates this season, and just how bright her future looks.
Entertainment Weekly: There’s a lot going on this season with you.
- 11/12/2013
- by Andrew Asare
- EW.com - PopWatch
A number of top-level celebrities are reportedly following in Stevie Wonder's footsteps and plan to boycott Florida in protest of the state's "Stand Your Ground" laws. The list, which was first reported by Aurn's April Ryan and credited a "a source close to Wonder," includes the likes of Madonna, Usher, Kanye West, Jay Z, Rihanna and Rod Stewart.
Wonder announced his intention to boycott any state with "Stand Your Ground" laws after George Zimmerman after a jury acquitted George Zimmerman in the 2012 killing of unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman did not invoke the "Stand Your Ground" defense in the trial, though it did figure into the police's decision not to not arrest Zimmerman for weeks after the incident. Additionally, the "Stand Your Ground" defense appeared in instructions to jurors, and a juror cited the law in explaining the not-guilty verdict.
"I decided today that until the 'Stand Your...
Wonder announced his intention to boycott any state with "Stand Your Ground" laws after George Zimmerman after a jury acquitted George Zimmerman in the 2012 killing of unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman did not invoke the "Stand Your Ground" defense in the trial, though it did figure into the police's decision not to not arrest Zimmerman for weeks after the incident. Additionally, the "Stand Your Ground" defense appeared in instructions to jurors, and a juror cited the law in explaining the not-guilty verdict.
"I decided today that until the 'Stand Your...
- 7/22/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
The O'Jays are going to War with the people behind Crown Royal Whiskey ... claiming the booze company ripped off the band's most famous song for a pathetic commercial that "humiliated" the group. Two members of the band behind the hit "For Love of Money" (you know the song, 'Money, money, money, money ... Monnnneyy) ... have filed a lawsuit claiming they never gave permission for the people behind Crown to use their tune in a recent TV spot featuring NBA legend Dr.
- 4/25/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Rewind time for the Soul Train Awards 2012, held at Planet Hollywood Live in Las Vegas, also simulcast on Bet and Centric on November 25th at 8Pm Et/Pt. Host Cedric the Entertainer, along with Stevie Wonder, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Ne-Yo, and 2 Chainz, encouraged people of all ages to dance and sing along to their memorable and popular songs. From Bet Celebrities from music, film, sports and television such as Jamie Foxx, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Levert, Billy Crystal, Earvin .Magic. Johnson, Melanie Fiona, Jody Watley, Doug E. Fresh, Tony Rock, Luke James, Estelle, Donny and Marie Osmond, Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham, and Tamar Braxton, joined Soul Train in celebrating some of the best musical contributions of 2012.
- 11/26/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Ok, this looks like something I'd definitely want to watch. Centric TV will premiere Don Cornelius: Visionary, Trailblazer, & Cultural Icon. Co-produced by Cornelius' son, Tony, the special will feature interviews from Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Questlove of The Roots, Kool and the Gang, Eddie Levert, Missy Elliott, and many more. Don Cornelius: Visionary, Trailblazer, & Cultural Icon premieres on June 23, at 11P/10C... only on Centric. I should note that, recall that a week or so after Don Cornelius died earlier this year, there was word on the street of renewed interest in a feature film based on the classic TV show Soul Train - thanks...
- 6/22/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
June 10: Singer Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles is 71. Actor Andrew Stevens is 57. Bassist Kim Deal of The Pixies and The Breeders is 51. Singer Maxi Priest is 51. Actress Gina Gershon is 50. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn is 49. Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins, Zwan) is 48. Actress Kate Flannery ("The Office") is 48. Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley is 47. Guitarist Joey Santiago of The Pixies is 47. Guitarist Emma Anderson (Lush) is 45. Country guitarist Brian Hofeldt of The Derailers is 45. Singer Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing) is 42. Singer JoJo of K-Ci and JoJo is 41. Singer Faith Evans is 39. Singer Lemisha Grinstead of 702 is 34. Actor DJ Qualls ("Hustle & Flow") is 34. Actor Shane West ("ER," "Now and Again") is 34. Singer Hoku is 31. Actress Leelee Sobieski is 30.
June 11: Actor Gene Wilder is 79. Actor Chad Everett is 75. Comedian Johnny Brown ("Laugh-In") is 75. Singer Joey Dee is 72. Actress Adrienne Barbeau ("Maude") is 67. Drummer Frank Beard of Zz Top is 63. Singer Donnie Van...
June 11: Actor Gene Wilder is 79. Actor Chad Everett is 75. Comedian Johnny Brown ("Laugh-In") is 75. Singer Joey Dee is 72. Actress Adrienne Barbeau ("Maude") is 67. Drummer Frank Beard of Zz Top is 63. Singer Donnie Van...
- 6/7/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
After more than four decades of gold and platinum success with his legendary group, The O’Jays, frontman Eddie Levert has finally released his debut solo album, titled Eddie Levert: I Still Have It. Featuring lead single, "Last Man Standing," Levert's 12-track opus sheds light on the 69-year-old's personal hurdles, as well as his love and devotion for his wife, Raquel Capelton.
During a recent interview with The Huffington Post, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer discussed recording after the loss of his two sons, Gerald and Sean, his interest in collaborating with Kanye West and his thoughts on today's R&B lyrics.
The album's lead single, "Last Man Standing," is an ode to your sons. What was the recording process for the song?
I've been working on this album for five years, and I started before Gerald and Sean passed away. And the first thought when you...
During a recent interview with The Huffington Post, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer discussed recording after the loss of his two sons, Gerald and Sean, his interest in collaborating with Kanye West and his thoughts on today's R&B lyrics.
The album's lead single, "Last Man Standing," is an ode to your sons. What was the recording process for the song?
I've been working on this album for five years, and I started before Gerald and Sean passed away. And the first thought when you...
- 5/7/2012
- by Brennan Williams
- Huffington Post
Jared Lee Loughner could soon join the ranks of mentally ill prisoners across the country, if convicted. Mansfield Frazier on how prisons have become the last resort for the mentally ill. Plus, 19 signs Loughner was about to blow.
The only place in America where health care is constitutionally guaranteed is behind bars. And for many in need of mental-health services, our nation's prisons have become the provider of last resort.
Related story on The Daily Beast: Why Obama Won't Touch Gun Control
While other facilities can shutter their doors, or choose and limit the number of mentally ill patients allowed in, prisons cannot. But the delivery of mental-health services behind bars can, at times, be problematic.
And that may be what Jared Lee Loughner, the man charged with killing six innocent people and severely wounding Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, will ultimately face behind bars.
• Full coverage of the Arizona shootingThe...
The only place in America where health care is constitutionally guaranteed is behind bars. And for many in need of mental-health services, our nation's prisons have become the provider of last resort.
Related story on The Daily Beast: Why Obama Won't Touch Gun Control
While other facilities can shutter their doors, or choose and limit the number of mentally ill patients allowed in, prisons cannot. But the delivery of mental-health services behind bars can, at times, be problematic.
And that may be what Jared Lee Loughner, the man charged with killing six innocent people and severely wounding Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, will ultimately face behind bars.
• Full coverage of the Arizona shootingThe...
- 1/14/2011
- by Mansfield Frazier
- The Daily Beast
'R.I.P Teena Marie. God Bless. Damn I just saw her the other day,' Diddy tweets.
By Jocelyn Vena
Teena Marie
Photo: Larry Marano/Getty Images
The music world was stunned to find out that legendary R&B singer Teena Marie died over the weekend. The singer was just 54 and left a lasting influence on many of today's contemporary artists, who immediately reacted to the singer's death. Marie's peers also shared their memories of the singer as the rest of the world was still learning of her death.
Diddy tweeted: "R.I.P Teena Marie. God Bless. Damn I just saw her the other day."
Mary J. Blige also took to Twitter to pay her final respects to the influential artist, who was a friend and protégé of Rick James'. "Rest in peace Teena Marie," Blige wrote. "My Love for u is forever."
Common cited their shared...
By Jocelyn Vena
Teena Marie
Photo: Larry Marano/Getty Images
The music world was stunned to find out that legendary R&B singer Teena Marie died over the weekend. The singer was just 54 and left a lasting influence on many of today's contemporary artists, who immediately reacted to the singer's death. Marie's peers also shared their memories of the singer as the rest of the world was still learning of her death.
Diddy tweeted: "R.I.P Teena Marie. God Bless. Damn I just saw her the other day."
Mary J. Blige also took to Twitter to pay her final respects to the influential artist, who was a friend and protégé of Rick James'. "Rest in peace Teena Marie," Blige wrote. "My Love for u is forever."
Common cited their shared...
- 12/27/2010
- MTV Music News
Celebrated R&B singer-songwriter Teena Marie has passed away at the age of 54. Manager Mike Gardner has informed CNN that the four-time Grammy nominee died in her sleep, adding in details that it was her daughter who found her lifeless body on Sunday, December 26 at her California home.
It is still unclear what caused the "Lovergirl" singer's death. Her publicist Lynn Jeter noted that Teena suffered a grand mal seizure a month prior, but seemed fine on Saturday, December 25. The publicist further recalled that Teena was excited to perform in Atlanta this week, which supposedly marks her first performance since the seizure.
TMZ reported that while no cause of death has been released, Pasadena Police Department do no suspect foul play and it seems the singer who was mentored by Rick James died of natural causes. Nonetheless, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office will perform an autopsy.
Teena made her...
It is still unclear what caused the "Lovergirl" singer's death. Her publicist Lynn Jeter noted that Teena suffered a grand mal seizure a month prior, but seemed fine on Saturday, December 25. The publicist further recalled that Teena was excited to perform in Atlanta this week, which supposedly marks her first performance since the seizure.
TMZ reported that while no cause of death has been released, Pasadena Police Department do no suspect foul play and it seems the singer who was mentored by Rick James died of natural causes. Nonetheless, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office will perform an autopsy.
Teena made her...
- 12/27/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Fit and fab fitness guru Donna Richardson Joyner celebrated her birthday with a star-studded party in Dallas last week. Her husband, syndicated radio host Tom Joyner, invited the best in old-school R&B and gospel to celebrate Donna's birthday. The stellar lineup included El DeBarge, Eddie Levert, Shirley Murdock, Fred Hammond and Kirk Franklin. Take a look at how Richardson Joyner celebrated her birthday in style.
- 11/9/2010
- Essence
The widow of R&B singer Sean Levert has won a $4 million settlement in a lawsuit over the entertainer's 2008 death in an Ohio jail. Angela Lowe filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Cleveland prison officials, accusing them of neglecting Levert's medical needs, citing Levert was denied his prescribed anti-anxiety medication while behind bars for failing to pay $90,000 in child support.
Lowe reached an agreement with Cuyahoga County and a jail medical services contractor in Cleveland federal court on Wednesday, June 16. The terms of the deal include no official admission of liability.
A coroner ruled Levert, the son of The O'Jays star Eddie Levert, had died of natural causes, citing lung disease, heart disease, high blood sugar and withdrawal from anti-anxiety drug Xanax as the reasons for his death. Levert was 39 when he died.
Lowe reached an agreement with Cuyahoga County and a jail medical services contractor in Cleveland federal court on Wednesday, June 16. The terms of the deal include no official admission of liability.
A coroner ruled Levert, the son of The O'Jays star Eddie Levert, had died of natural causes, citing lung disease, heart disease, high blood sugar and withdrawal from anti-anxiety drug Xanax as the reasons for his death. Levert was 39 when he died.
- 6/18/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Latest: The family of R+B singer Sean Levert is calling on the Fbi to launch an investigation into the star's death, because they are not convinced by reports of his "out of control" behaviour shortly before his passing.
The 39-year-old son of The O'Jays star Eddie Levert collapsed in his cell at Cuyahoga County Jail on Sunday night and was taken to Lutheran Hospital, where he was pronounced dead less than an hour later.
He had been serving a 22-month prison sentence for failing to pay $89,025 (GBP44,513) in child support to the mother of his kids.
On Tuesday, prison warden Kevin McDonough revealed how Levert had to be physically restrained by guards, because he had been pounding on his cell door.
McDonough claims Levert "willingly" co-operated with staff, but after being strapped to a restraining chair, his breathing slowed and he was rushed to hospital for treatment.
But Levert's cousin Michael Gibson claims the outburst described by McDonough was out of character for his relative, and the family has called in the authorities to look into the case.
Scott Wilson, a spokesman for the Fbi, has confirmed agents are to meet with the Levert family to discuss the case further.
The Cuyahoga County Coroner is currently waiting on results from toxicology tests after an initial autopsy proved inconclusive.
The 39-year-old son of The O'Jays star Eddie Levert collapsed in his cell at Cuyahoga County Jail on Sunday night and was taken to Lutheran Hospital, where he was pronounced dead less than an hour later.
He had been serving a 22-month prison sentence for failing to pay $89,025 (GBP44,513) in child support to the mother of his kids.
On Tuesday, prison warden Kevin McDonough revealed how Levert had to be physically restrained by guards, because he had been pounding on his cell door.
McDonough claims Levert "willingly" co-operated with staff, but after being strapped to a restraining chair, his breathing slowed and he was rushed to hospital for treatment.
But Levert's cousin Michael Gibson claims the outburst described by McDonough was out of character for his relative, and the family has called in the authorities to look into the case.
Scott Wilson, a spokesman for the Fbi, has confirmed agents are to meet with the Levert family to discuss the case further.
The Cuyahoga County Coroner is currently waiting on results from toxicology tests after an initial autopsy proved inconclusive.
- 4/2/2008
- WENN
Legendary soul/funk singer Eddie Levert is mourning the loss of his son Sean, who died after collapsing in a Cleveland, Ohio jail on Sunday.
Sean, who was a member of 1980s group LeVert, was being held at the Cuyahoga County Jail after reportedly failing to pay $80,000 (GBP40,000) in child support.
It is believed he collapsed in his cell late on Sunday night and was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to Tmz.com.
The Cuyahoga County Coroner is currently looking into the cause of death. The warden of the jail claims prison officials were unaware of any health condition he may have had.
The tragedy is the latest to hit the Levert family - Sean's older brother, the R+B star Gerald Levert, died in November 2006, aged 40, following an accidental drug overdose.
Sean, who was a member of 1980s group LeVert, was being held at the Cuyahoga County Jail after reportedly failing to pay $80,000 (GBP40,000) in child support.
It is believed he collapsed in his cell late on Sunday night and was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to Tmz.com.
The Cuyahoga County Coroner is currently looking into the cause of death. The warden of the jail claims prison officials were unaware of any health condition he may have had.
The tragedy is the latest to hit the Levert family - Sean's older brother, the R+B star Gerald Levert, died in November 2006, aged 40, following an accidental drug overdose.
- 3/31/2008
- WENN
Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson has triumphed at the seventh annual Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards. The Oscar-winning star picked up two prizes at the ceremony at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium on Tuesday, where she was named Best Actress and Best New Artist for her role in Dreamgirls. After performing alongside original Broadway Dreamgirls star Jennier Holliday on "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from the musical-turned-movie, Hudson was shocked to have been given the awards, telling the audience, "I can't believe I'm still winning awards!" Hudson's Dreamgirls co-star Beyonce also picked up two awards for "Irreplaceable" - which was named Video of The Year - and Best Female R&B Artist, despite being nominated in six categories. O Jays singer Eddie Levert paid a moving tribute to his late son, Gerald, who died in November last year, by performing "Wind Beneath My Wings" alongside Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams. An emotional LaBelle later described Gerald as "one of the best voices around." Hip hop star Ne-Yo, who was named Best Male R&B Artist, dedicated his win to the late singer, who was also nominated in the same category. Legendary performer Diana Ross was given a Lifetime Achievement award, with Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu and Chaka Khan paying individual tributes to the star. Ross told the crowd of her career, "I have tried to keep the standards high. We do not have to say the f-word, we do not have to pump and grind, we do not have to some of these things to have longevity in our career. ... I will do the diva master class for you!"...
- 6/28/2007
- WENN
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