Can you guess the celebrity behind the mask? Her signature hit was the swooning ballad "At Last," which has . "I might just be a newborn in a diaper, but I'm larger than life", Baby appears to have some sort of British accent, but he could be throwing us off, "I was part of a baby Rat Pack, and we were famous for throwing punches, getting my hands dirty in the action", Says he's had blockbuster hits, an award-winning album, and radio play, He says he replaced Arnold Schwarzenegger in a film, Now, he's here to make the whole world "a giant playpen", New York's Grand Central Station, a giant pacifier, a muscle car, a movie theater marquee that says "Blockbuster Hit 2, starring Baby" on it, an album called "Rattle and Roll" by Baby, a Metropolitan Police badge with the number 54672, the White House, a helicopter, and an explosion appear in the first package, "I love a good house party, and the best house party I've ever been on was a trip," he says to start the second package, Says he got to bring his whole family along on the trip, which was a "house party on eight wheels", He got a picture of his kids taking sink baths, Says he doesn't want to sing a song "just sittin' there" but wants to do one that gets people moving like that party bus, A baby book with a tooth on it, a loofah and bath cap, and pictures of a baby, a raspberry, and a car traveling a desert road all appear in the second package, First performance: Sang "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" by Barry White. Amid this, some Twitter users looked back at the 2009 drama. ", Seventh performance (with Michael Bolton): "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, First clue package is very groovy and '70s-inspired, "I wanted to become the Octopus because eight is a lucky number and I think I'm a lucky guy", Says he reached success at a very young age and he felt like he had it all, "Everyone took me smiling as me not being serious", He's shown dancing around and goofing off, He says people wanted him out and he fell pretty hard, and had to learn to let go of his ego, He's shown tied to a cement block underwater, but when he rises again the guys give him a high five, A gold telephone, seaweed, disco balls, a stack of cards with the eight of clubs on top, a shark, and ABC blocks appear in the first package, First performance: Sang "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard, "I'm excited about becoming the Pufferfish because I know a thing or two about defending myself", She says for most of her life she wanted to blend in but couldn't, "I was the weird kid in science class who messed up all the experiments," she says, She says her voice was "always different, not necessarily in a good way" as she's shown at a mic when a high-pitched feedback noise forces everyone to cover their ears, Pufferfish says she had to learn to "stand up" for herself and hopes she "stands out", A disco ball, a scale with two beakers on it, a boomerang, an erupting volcano, a white guitar that says "guitarra" on it, and lots of dry ice science experiments all appear in the first package, Says she was very sheltered and grew up in a religious household, Going to movies and listening to music were off limits and she kept her dreams to herself, "When I first rose to fame, I definitely turned heads", Some of the things she wore got her church talking, but she didn't care because it felt good to express herself, "I'm leaning into that sexy side here. If Etta James's life had not been weighed down with personal problems, mostly bad management, ghastly lovers, obesity, incarceration and heroin addiction, she would have been acclaimed as a remarkable female soul singer alongside Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Tina Turner. "Nick, this award was a crowning achievement in my life, but nothing comes close to when I received that VMA Award," he says. Does that ring a bell? This self discovery wasnt revealed until Etta checked into a program in the Tarzana Psychiatric Hospital. says the actress. Do you believe in love at first sight? Her rise to fame was. "Well, we don't work together all the time, but I think when we have worked together in the past we've worked really well," she says. "I never imagined that many, many aos/years later, that me, the Hamster, would be on this stage with all my amigos," he says. Before the premiere, Beyonc said James was happy with her. Privacy Policy Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. With songs from the Eagles, Alice Cooper and Kiki Dee, Wexler was seeking a white, rock audience. . Fourth performance: Sang "Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan. When Beyonc played the role of Etta James for last year's Cadillac Records film, she performed At Last for the soundtrack. James cut the track during her 1967 sessions at Rick Hall's FAME Studios that yielded the great 'Tell Mama' LP. She has also issued 58 singles, one of which, "The Wallflower (Dance with Me, Henry)," reached number 1 on the Rhythm and Blues Records chart in 1955.As a teenager in San Francisco, California in the early 1950s, James formed a singing trio, which attracted the attention of . She says food always makes her feel better, so why not dress up like a cupcake to cheer up that loved one? You know the one with the big ears?" have a nice afternoon! I want to spice things up," she says to start the first package, Says she's always had her own flavor and is constantly thinking of ways to not be bland, She's shown with many duplicates of herself, "This last year has been the craziest. The great, but troubled, Etta James was such a force of nature that it takes five madly skilled performers to portray her on the stage. Usually I'm the type of Bull that focuses on what's on the inside, but today, it's the wrapping that I'm showing off," he says. Yes. "But that one hug could have changed the course of history," she says, Says she has to keep moving forward, so she chose an upbeat song to celebrate love, A fancy black-tie affair, lots of glasses of champagne, a cherry at the bottom of a glass, and orchids appear in the fourth package, To start the fifth package, she says the pressure is on, and there is some stiff competition, "Bull to me would be the one to beat. Offers may be subject to change without notice. In fact, that's why I'm here to show the world I'm a lovable, sensitive, multi-faceted clown who just wants to make you laugh", A jack-in-the-box, a fun house with lots of stairs, a red circle with a white balloon in it, chickens laying eggs (is he the rooster in the hen house? Continuing its streak of great needle-drop moments, the latest episode of HBO . and currently resides in Atlanta, GA as a Georgia Peach. Second performance: Sang "La Vie en Rose" by dith Piaf. down the road. Skunk says, "However, we have performed together a few times in the past. James was born Jamesetta Hawkins on January 25, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, to a 14-year-old mother, Dorothy Hawkins, who encouraged her daughter's singing career. 1 singles. "I think I would date you, Nick [Cannon]. That's probably what went into it." Etta debuted her version in 1961. ", Says she's done it all with her biggest supporter right by her side, until recently when they went their separate ways, "I would call out for them and they just weren't there", But when that person found out Beach Ball was doing the show, they reconnected, "My biggest supporter will always have my back", A peach, a shower of money, lightning flashes, a boombox, a clapboard, and a traintrack crossing sign all appear in the first package, First performance: Sang "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus. If the election of Barack Obama was to usher in a new age of respect, generosity and cooperation, someone may want to pass on the memo to Etta James. Time Travel Clue: Pager circa 1994 with "607" on it. So fire up those search engines and put on your thinking caps, because it's time to unmask 16 new costumes. At that time, James was 14 and singing with a group then named the Creolettes. Shes also a proud Florida Girl born and raised inFt. Lauderdale, Fl. Really hairy or completely bald? In 1976 James recorded the rip-roaring live album Etta Is Betta Than Evvah! Their relationship ended when Gwen took up with Fuqua, so the song predicted what would happen. Fuqua, also her boyfriend, brokered a contract for her with Leonard Chess of Chess Records in Chicago. But Etta was already a well-known singer when she signed on to Chess' Argosy label. "Coming in as the wildcard definitely makes sense, because my whole life has kinda been wild," she says to start the first package, Says she was thrown into the game at a very early age and in the spotlight for a very long time, "I had famous recipes and I even had a hit single that I recorded in just one take, okay? Discovered in 1954, James, who was born Jamesetta Hawkins, became one of the most influential singers of her time, known for her bluesy riffs and slow burning melodies. "It's sunny and I like to play baseball," he says. Bull's Locker Clue: Cheerleaders in blue uniforms come out of his locker, and there's a giant red rose on the door. During Ettas early days at Chess, she was very open in having a relationship with Harvey Fuqua, member of the Moonglows and later played a pivotal role in the formation of Motown Records. It's, Someone she loves got some bad news about their health. Between this internal tug of war and growing up in a business that didnt cater much to a growing teenager, Ettas life journey was surrounded by upheaval and survival. All of this. At age 18, Holiday was discovered by producer . ", She says this guy is her collaborator that sticks with her through the "sweet and sour" and shares her dreams, An ice cream booth, a silver medal, balloons, hay barrels, a grey stuffed rabbit, hula hoops, and a strongman game all appear in the first package, Their second package kicks off in a doll house, Three ingredients to a perfect love song: "Fantasy," "pain," and "reality" (the woman argues it should be "heart" instead), The woman is shown trying to mash the stuffed red heart, she also smacks his globe away, "Well, it took us a lot of time and consideration to pick the perfect song for date night, but we think that tonight we have nailed it," he says, as the two of them high five, A book called Song Recipe Cookbook, a first aid kit with a red cross on it, a yellow stand mixer, a jar with confetti in it, a plate with the word "nothing" on it, a stuffed red heart, a potato masher, a small globe, and a banana split all appear in the second package, "We are so thankful to be doing this together, genuinely. "Well, being known as 'fascinated' has always been my true, First package is set in a 1950s-style diner, "Oh my God, I can't believe I'm here! In a world filled with smoke and mirrors, it always inspires me to see and experience artists who exude a powerful sense of truth. He suggested that she reversed her first name, becoming Etta James, and he gave her the sobriquet, "Miss Peaches". Cupcake is shown dancing in the diner with those green boots highlighted, Thinks this will be so fun and hopes it brightens up her loved one's day, Two cupcakes on a platter, a jukebox (someone presses what looks like the 1983 or 1982 buttons on it), a drip coffee maker, a whiskey bottle, a Caution Wet Floor sign, heart-shaped pancakes, a receipt (numbered 91302) that says "Go get 'em girl! "Well there's a clue. Third performance: Sang "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips, Skunk's Party Favor Clue: A boombox. Fifth performance: Sang "Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, Bling Shot Clue: "Ring." To guest panelist will.i.am he says, "Will, we have more in common than you think. More about Churches Minnesota Orchestra . Most people in the town didn't really go anywhere, but I always had bigger dreams", "The doors I knocked on simply didn't open", Says he heard no again and again but he didn't give up, "I became my own boss and eventually Hollywood and even, A flag with his face, a portrait of him, a map of Cooperstown, a bunch of doors, a rainbow colored sky of stars, season 3's Astronaut (Hunter Hayes), and a lion all appear in the first package, "When I was in school, I marched to the beat of my own drum", He says he was most free to be himself in his garage, He would put on performances there, which were "always sold out.. At least in my head", The song he's singing tonight is about his first crush and inevitable heartbreak, A colorful umbrella, a picture of the Disney Concert Hall, two trash cans, two wooden stools, lots of flowers and plants, and a black light appear in the second package, "I am no stranger to a house party. She was light-skinned with almond-shaped eyes, a turned-up nose andnatural red hair. It also says he failed Driver's Ed because of "too many high speed chases." Her only other hit on Modern was "Good Rockin' Daddy", also in 1955, and a song that refers, way before time, to dancing "the crazy twist", although this was really sexual innuendo. "Tamera is losing her own identity to this Etta character," Debra says. Their son, Donto, was born in 1968. Are you a book or movie person? We are really having so much fun," the woman says in the third package, The package is modeled after a 1950s sitcom, She says the last time they worked together, it was a "nightmare", They bickered so much, the banana says because "she's impossible" and she argues that he doesn't want to learn new things, But they think people ultimately loved watching what they did "I think people saw the magic in us and they really couldn't stop watching it," he says, They say they're grateful to be working together "one more time", A water tower for Splitsville, a beetle, a vacuum, and a banana peel all appear in the third package, To start the fourth package, they say their biggest competition is Caterpillar with his winning personality, "I think our strength is that we're theatrical we put on a show," the woman says, to which the man adds, "We're making 90-second movies. Shes a living legend and I want her to love the movie, and I hope she does., Its not the first time Beyonce has had a run-in with a soul icon. Fifth performance: Sang "At Last" by Etta James. Third performance: Sang "Play Something Country" by Brooks & Dunn, Fourth performance: Sang "Fly" by Sugar Ray, Trophy Clue: A plaque of "Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People". Who did he connect with the most? Have you ever been cheated on? "I get dressed up in a freaking caterpillar costume." Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. I mean I have bars, I've got moves, but I also have letters," she says. Leela James shares the same last name as the late legendary blues woman Etta James. He said Id gotten all my moral values from Mama Lu, but I never knew a normal life.And then when Mama Lu died and Dorothy snatched me away, everything went haywire., While there was a number of other omissions such as the exclusion of Leonard Chesss brother, co-founder and partner Phil Chess, the question still stands, why were these truths never told? Jamesetta Hawkins (Etta James), singer: born Los Angeles 25 January 1938; married 1969 Artis Mills (two sons); died Riverside, California 20 January 2012. He had previously performed "School's Out," by Alice Cooper. "My dimples," he says. He's bringing all the energy," she says, Says he's making her rethink some things: "I need more passion, I need more emotion, I need more soul, honey. "I'm into Robin [Thicke], because I can't take my eyes off all his printed shirts," he explains. Perhaps Etta James (and Diana Ross) would have preferred to have a seasoned actress portray her on the big screen (or at least one that does not have a habit of trying to align her name with those of legends and/or icons in the hopes that she will then be viewed as one as well (Hardly great marketing - just obvious and calculated). In 2008, James was portrayed by Beyonc Knowles in the film Cadillac Records, a fictional account of Chess Records, James's label for 18 years, about how label founder and producer Leonard Chess helped the careers of James and others. "If someone sent me these three digits, it would make me feel like a complete dream girl," she says. Beyonce and Etta have been. Beyonc performed the song for Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance, which took place at the ball on 20 January. "We're so excited to be here because it's so unexpected. The Masked Singer is back for its sixth season, which means a whole new batch of celebrities in wild costumes whose true identity viewers must uncover. Hope West isamusic enthusiast and music photographer who has captured artists like B.B. [36] The film included "At Last," performed by Beyonce. She made two albums with Joplin's producer, Gabriel Mekler, Etta James (1973) and Come A Little Closer (1974). Her income came from live performance and it hardly mattered that she was being cheated as her money went on drugs. The best known version comes from Rod Stewart on his 1972 album Never A Dull Moment. Etta James was born on January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Bling Shot Clue: "Cake." Who does etta james want to portray her in a movie 2 See answers Nowcomes word that 71-year-old soul legend Etta James has turned on noneother than Beyonce Knowles, who so memorably portrayed her in last year's overlooked film Cadillac Records. She was 73. FAQs When Beyonc played the role of Etta James for last year's Cadillac Records film, she performed At Last for the soundtrack. Like the song says, 'I just don't want to be free . ", She says there are two sides to every story, and she's here to tell hers, Also says she's "seen it all" over the years, There are misconceptions that she's "quick to get into a fight" but she says "honey, that couldn't be further from the truth", "You don't always have to react when provoked," she says as she hits a guy with her tail, She's shown spraying a pink bottle of "hater spray" as she says she's ready to get back out there and "make it do what it do, boo" after taking time off to be with family, A gold train set, a very expensive-looking pink bag with gold detailing, a first class ticket from Seoul to, Says she is a "forever student" but the biggest thing she's learned is "life happens", She had a full-ride scholarship when she got some unexpected news that changed her life, Says she was forced to take a different path, as a book titled "Big Book of Acting" is shown, "Success isn't measured in a diploma. What do you notice when you meet someone new? Welcome to the Quantum Realm. "Because of miseducation, I'm always ready for the action," she says. All rights reserved. DaBaby. On January 25, Beyonce remembered Etta James on her birthday. Second performance: Sang "No Tears Left to Cry" by Ariana Grande. Bling Shot Clue: "Train." "Text, don't call me," he says. Lights on or off? "On for sure," he says. Jamesetta Hawkins (Etta James), singer: born Los Angeles 25 January 1938; married 1969 Artis Mills (two sons); died Riverside, California 20 January 2012. Now, however, things seem to have changed. Third performance: Sang "Sabor a M" by Luis Miguel. I want to encourage that you continue your great posts, But, best because there I was on the other side of it, stronger than I ever imagined I could be", Says she thinks what's kept her here is trusting herself and her heart, "My entire life I wanted to have a sense of community, and I found it in some really unusual and unexpected places," she says to start the fifth package, Says there was a time in her life when she was living "like an animal", She says she's experienced life as someone who was poor and really wealthy, and it's "the poorest people who are the most generous", A theater, a raccoon, a deer, a stoplight, a sign with a red devil on it, a rainbow, a life raft, and a tea set all appear in the fifth package, To start the sixth package, she says in her teens she wrote a letter to her grandma telling her she quit her job and moved out to pursue her music career, The truth? I have learned a lot about love, particularly falling out of it," she says, "I love Bruno Mars. Nick "Cannon" Clue: A t-shirt for Nicole that has the word "garden" on it. The Great Etta James is a major female star. "You guys know your president, right? I cant stand Beyonce, she had no business up there singing my song that Ive been singing forever.. Third performance: Sang "River" by Bishop Briggs, Fourth performance: Sang "She's Got You" by Patsy Cline. What's your favorite activity on your day off? She's beautiful and scary at the same time. She says she was sure the lady was crying because of Whitney, but she was crying because of Skunk and one of her songs, "It made me realize that my actions and the hardships I've been through didn't just make me stronger, they helped other people, too, and I'll take that with me forever," she says, First performance: Sang "Diamonds" by Sam Smith, Second performance: Sang "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World" by James Brown. Kelly Clarkson Still 'Wants to Remain Close With Her Step-Kids' From Ex-husband Who Defrauded Her for 13 Years. It had been retitled"The Wallflower" under the pretence that it promoted a dance rather than sex. After she referred to Tina Turner as the queen at the 2008 Grammy Awards, Aretha Franklin long known as the Queen of Soul issued a statement that said, I am not sure of whose toes I may have stepped on or whose ego I may have bruised between the Grammy writers and Beyonce However, I dismissed it as a cheap shot for controversy.. At Peek at Early Life Etta James, like so many artists, changed her name at some point in her life. "Date, don't marry," she replies. Etta James: 'I Can't Stand Beyonce' February 05, 2009 It's a feud that spans a generation music legend Etta James has put modern superstar Beyonce on blast for singing her signature song, "At Last," at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball after Barack Obama's presidential inauguration. Etta Lucille Kepner, 90, of Winchester, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center. As Etta so candidly stated to the New York Posts Page Six in 2007, she is going to have a hill to climb, because Etta James aint been no angel!. I'm grateful for the hardships that I've overcome because they've made me who I am", She says all of our hearts are destined to be broken, but it's "what we do with the pieces that makes us extraordinary", A red jewel, clock set to 50:60 (or 10? Though Etta had a mother figure in an older woman affectionatelynamed Mama Lu, Ettas life spiraled after her death. Worst, because a dream was ending, one I never thought would. February 24, 2022. Contribute Bull's Party Favor Clue: A package with red Christmas tree wrapping paper and a red bow with jingle bells on it. The soul legend has ripped into Beyonc, threatening to "whup [the singer's] ass" for her inauguration ball rendition of At Last. She was raised by two friends of Dorothy's, Lulu and James Rogers. Testimonials, Shipping and Returns Policy Etta James was born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles and had a very tumultuous childhood as she was brought up by foster parents who ill-treated her. Dec 17, 2008, 05:12 AM EST | Updated May 25, 2011. Second performance: Sang "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen. But she watched the dance on TV, according to the New York Daily News, and told her son that the performance "was great". "I'd Rather Go Blind" became a UK Top 20 hit for Chicken Shack in 1969 as well making the charts for Ruby Turner (1987) and Sydney Youngblood (1990). "Asking rapid fire questions," he says. James would later. Third performance: Sang "Let 'Er Rip" by The Chicks, Fourth performance: Sang "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga. Appreciate your comment. he replies. While Hollywood may try their best, her story is more brilliant and compelling than any writer could create. Their truth is not built with the intent of gimmick-like controversy but a need to be true to themselves no matter the cost. If you could give your past self some dating advice what would it be? "I would pick Ken [Jeong]. Hamster's Locker Clue: The locker is smelly, covered in moss, and there's a baseball bat and a stuffed strawberry toy. "So you bring roller skates to a party, because you don't need a driver's license," she says. Well get ready for the wildest Wildcard yet," he says to start the first package, using a possibly fake accent, Says he's been called an "icon" and "you could say I've changed the course of history", "I've even been voted one of the most influential people of all time", He says he's been called a scoundrel, offended heads of state, and been banned from venues, "In reality, I'm not a bad guy. In 1959, James recorded "If It Ain't One Thing" with Harvey Fuqua of the Moonglows as Betty and Dupree. Etta James only received $10,000 in 14 years from Chess as the record company kept its artists happy with Cadillacs, hence the film, Cadillac Records (2008), in which she was portrayed by Beyonc Knowles. My parties are notorious for having great music, everybody dancing," he says to start the third package, Says he was a wallflower as a kid, but now he's the life of the party, He's shown dancing and clicking his heels together, Dedicates his third performance to Britney Spears, "My feet have never been more gigantic but I know that I definitely have what it takes, and tonight, I get to be in the center of the ring", An invite to Carnegie Hall, pom-poms, a record player, and a pair of scrubs are shown in the third package, To start the fourth package, he says if he could time travel, he would go back to when he "left [his] stable job to go and chase my dreams", "Like the Fresh Prince, suddenly, my life was turned upside down", Bull says he found himself alone in a strange, new place, He says he had an apartment full of cockroaches but he is so thankful that it all paid off and worked out, Says there's a rumor going around that he asks the most questions of any of the contestants but he says he's just "very, very nosy", He says he's been trying to catch the other contestants in the bathroom to figure out who they are, A pile of nails, a picture of Hall & Oates, theater masks, cockroaches, lots of candles, and flowery drapes all appear in the fourth package, "This is absolutely the most nervous I've ever been in my entire life/career," he says to start the fifth package, Says he's used to being "a solo performer" but this is a whole other level, Bull says he has a habit of comparing himself to others in a way that can be "crippling," and adds that Skunk is incredible and someone he thinks he's listened to since he was a child, "After years of chasing my destiny, I got a big break," he says to start the sixth package, He says he thought it would change his life but instead it changed who he was, which he later regretted, He's shown being frozen, and then thaws out and throws off a white cape, "When I was true to myself, my success skyrocketed", The frozen plants around him come to life and sprout, and are surrounded by colorful butterflies, Says he'll never miss the chance again to express himself, A checkered racing flag, a man with a tiara and scepter, a rainbow-colored mermaid tail, a red wardrobe, and a white cape all appear in the sixth package, "When I was younger, I always felt like I was playing a character," he says to start the seventh package, Says he was told boys should play sports and not let their emotions show, so he tried all that, but he knew he was someone else, "When there's no role models like you, it can make you feel a little invisible", Says it took a long time to find people who saw him for who he truly is, and that changed everything, Now, his focus is to help others in that same way and he appreciates the patience people have had with him, He's shown carrying roses and also being presented with a cake, Says he hasn't always done or said things perfectly, but "I've always marched towards a better future for all", "I promised myself to always be bold, strong, and celebrate exactly who I am", He's shown getting pelted with a football and then wandering a forest of willow trees, A football, tap shoes, smoke or fog in a forest, a white cake, rose petals and a small bouquet of roses all appear in the seventh package, First performance: Sang "Drops of Jupiter" by Train, Second performance: Sang "What Hurts the Most" by Rascal Flatts.