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Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Mamas & the Papas' Michelle Phillips, 80, Seen in L.A. During Rare Outing
There's no need for "California Dreamin'" when you're already there! Michelle Phillips, a member of the legendary folk rock group The Mamas & the Papas, was spotted during a rare outing in Los Angeles last week while on a walk on a late-winter's day. The musician and sole surviving member of the iconic group, 80, opted for a black-and-white stripped long sleeve shirt as she was photographed on Monday, March 10. She paired her look with black trousers, black boots, a black bag, gold earrings and a pair of black shades to tie it all together. Related: No, Mama Cass Did Not Die from a Ham Sandwich: In New Book, Her Daughter Shares What Really Happened (Exclusive) Other recent outings for Phillips have included her stepping out for the 66th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala in February 2024 and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum expansion event in October 2023. Phillips co-founded The Mamas & the Papas back in 1965, with the group consisting of herself, Denny Doherty, her former husband John Phillips and Cass Elliot. The musicians released five studio albums under the name between 1966 and 1971, having earned four Grammy nominations in 1967 — and winning one. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Here's How the Mamas & the Papas Got Their Unique Name and Cass Elliot Got Her Moniker (Exclusive) Speaking with PEOPLE in May 2024, Elliot's daughter Owen Elliot-Kugell opened up about her memoir My Mama, Cass — which she released nearly 50 years after her mom died on July 29, 1974, in London, from a heart attack. The author, who was 7 at the time of her mother's death, explained last year that she was sometimes met with jokes and innuendos regarding rumors of her mother dying after choking on a ham sandwich, which she said was a strange story that turned out to be part of her much larger quest to 'discern fact from faction' in her mother's life. As she now puts it, she is "grateful for that crazy story." Beyond Elliot's death, the book explores her mother's legacy as the alto behind hits including "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday." An except from My Mama, Cass, shared with PEOPLE last year, detailed the band's September 1965 meeting with record producer Lou Adler when they sang a few of their songs — and the moments that led up to them landing on their iconic name. 'I learned that I shared my mom. She didn't belong to just me," Owen said of the writing process, adding that, "she's been gone 50 years but I feel closer to her than ever.' The Mamas & the Papas was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, while Cass specifically was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022 — with bandmate Phillips and daughter Owen among those to share speeches. Read the original article on People
BBC News
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Masked Singer UK final: Clues, guesses and songs so far
After weeks of singing, guessing and unmasking, we're getting closer to finding out who our Masked Singer winner a double unmasking, Bush was revealed to be Natalie Cassidy, or Sonia from EastEnders, and rapper Example emerged from Bear's costume. It leaves three singers in the competition final: Dressed Crab, Wolf and Pufferfish will battle it out to be this year's the panel for the final will be last year's winner, Danny do you have any idea who could be behind those last three masks? Let us know in the comments. When is the Masked Singer final? The Masked Singer final is on ITV 1 on Saturday 15 Dressed Crab or Wolf will be crowned the 2025 let's see what we know.... Who is Dressed Crab? Dressed Crab is an amazing singer who has given viewers some memorable performances, including California Dreamin' by The Mamas & the Papas and Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny judges are stumped by who this singer could be but seem to be whitling it down to American singers Gregory Porter and Billy Porter - but Mo has been convinced it's Annie and Spider-man star, Jamie Foxx, for have been lots of clues about fashion, travelling the world and classic USA-themed props like a US football helmet. Who is Wolf? So far Wolf has performed songs by Billie Eilish, David Bowie and punk legend Billy clues tell us they're a lone wolf but were once in a gang, so are they an artist who was in a band but went solo? We've seen umbrellas and tartan as clues, so could this singer be Scottish?The judges have guessed all sorts of names, from Doctor Who's David Tennant to Hugh Jackman from The Greatest you any ideas? Who is Pufferfish? Pufferfish has blown everyone away with their voice, singing songs like Good Luck Babe by Chappell Roan and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi it comes to clues, Pufferfish says the Brits hold a place in their hearts, but being in Italy "fills me with glee" and they're a speedy learner too. The panel have guessed that the glee clue means it could be Glee star Lea Michele but Davina also suspects it could be stage star Samantha Barks, who played Elsa in the Frozen even guessed it could be former Masked Singer judge, Rita do you think? Let us know your guesses in the comment.
