Speed Dating Clue: Who was your first celebrity crush? "This show's a riot! Her rise to fame was. She made a highly successful appearance at the 1977 Montreux Jazz Festival. ", Second performance: Sang "Levitating" by Dua Lipa feat. She was previously married to Artis Mills. Second performance: Sang "Meet the Flintstones" by Hoyt Curtin, Baby's Party Favor Clue: A grill and a cooler with the, First package is set in a palatial garden, "They say if you follow your heart, it's gonna lead you on some amazing adventures," she says with a strong Southern accent (could be fake), Says she's excited to do things on this stage that she's never done before, "The truth is, I have spent my entire life learning how to champion my own heart", There weren't a lot of wants in her household growing up, but she left when she was young, which was scary for her, "I was determined to never turn back. In 1968 James was produced by Paul Simon and they wrote some songs together, but the sessions have never been released. I mean I have bars, I've got moves, but I also have letters," she says. Swimming pool or lake? Fresh Air remembers the singer with excerpts from a 1994 interview about her lengthy career. Not saying hi to a loved one because of her pride she didn't yet know it, but she wouldn't get to see that person again, If she could do it again, she'd give that person a hug. He was dating Gwen Gordy, the sister of Berry Gordy, who started Tamla-Motown records. At the time of the serenade, Etta James was dealing with complications from gastric bypass surgery in 2003. "Extremely hairy." Hope is known for her creativity, sense of humor and quirky perfectionism. Third performance: Sang "Sabor a M" by Luis Miguel. Hers would be a challenging role for an experienced actress, in my opinion. Hamster's Party Favor Clue: A blue hard hat with two water bottles on it (very reminiscent of a beer helmet). Time Travel Clue: A ripped up suit jacket circa 1975. Now for a woman to confess her trials of domestic abuse, her mindset of being an addict and other uncensored tidbits, having an affair with the boss would have easily been a drop in the bucket unless it never happened. I will make certain to bookmark your blog and will often come back "Uh, probably." With Fuqua, Etta went on to sing songs like I Just Want to Make Love to You, If I Cant Have You and later became the duo Betty & Dupree on Kent Records while also recording on Chess due to the lack of money they were paid on Chess. ", Second performance: Sang "Cry Me a River" by Michael Bubl. Leela James shares the same last name as the late legendary blues woman Etta James. 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 like to read, ride motorcycles, and hike," she explains. "She told me, 'I loved you from the first time you sung,'" the 27-year-old told MTV News. Trophy Clue: A first-place plaque for the "State Champion Bible Quiz." While Hollywood may try their best, her story is more brilliant and compelling than any writer could create. What's your favorite place you've ever traveled to? Privacy Policy Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. She's struggled with her weight and with drugs. "On for sure," he says. Time Travel Clue: An iMac circa 1998. Their relationship ended when Gwen took up with Fuqua, so the song predicted what would happen. Thanks for the share.. "Olivia Newton-John." All rights reserved. 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!. She made two albums with Joplin's producer, Gabriel Mekler, Etta James (1973) and Come A Little Closer (1974). "Well I showed them," he says, A TV showing a hurricane, a basketball, flames that turn to fireworks, handcuffs and a jail cell, a picture of the Great Lakes, and an empty glass all appear in the first package, "I didn't know my whole family growing up," he says to start the second package, He was a telemarketer, and he would call his family but was too afraid to tell them who he was, Finally he did and they wanted to connect, "I had a lot of apprehension because I didn't think they'd want to get to know the real me," he says, He was surprised to learn that they accepted him as he was, A sign for a call center with a pentagon on it, a telephone switchboard, a bunch of telephones, a green bean bag chair, and a butterfly all appear in the second package, To start the third package, he says he's actually "kind of terrified" to be on stage even though he seems confident, because he's never done anything like this before, Says his "mission" for his next performance is to show "some range" he's singing a song he and his sister used to sing, First performance: Sang "If I Were a Boy" by Beyonc. She scored immediately with a heart-wrenching ballad, "All I Could Do Was Cry", written by Billy Davis. "Sometimes when I go get a nap, I get the need to feed," he says. If Ukrainian intelligence did penetrate Putin's inner circle, Budanov would have never publicly blurted it out. She was born October 18, 1930, in Harland County, Kentucky to James and Ollie (Clark) Thompson. I love this thing, but it made the most annoying sound ever [with the dial-up sound]. He might be yours; he ain't my president. The following guys appear: The Rock (listed as "action star"), a clown with the name Joe Kerr IV, a party boy named Couch Surfer, someone named Sour Doughboy, Austin Tatious, and Fly Guy, "I've definitely loved and lost, but heck, that don't mean I can't get back on the horse", "Mr. King of Hearts should have emotional intelligence, he should be smart, he should be handsome, he should be outdoorsy", Says she's never sung in French before, but she's been practicing, A balcony, a bouquet of pink flowers, candles, and hearts appear in the second package, "One thing I've learned in my life is the power of words," she says to start the third package, "Telling me what I should and shouldn't wear, what I should and shouldn't look like all because I was a woman", The words "stupid," "simplistic," "dumb," "chubby" and "untalented" all appear from a bunch of megaphones, But she says she's thankful for her experiences and she hopes that she made it easier for other people to follow her path, A book of sketches, the moon, a black cowboy hat, and a card that says "with love" all appear in the third package, In the fourth package, she says she wants to lean into the one thing that sets her apart her heart, "This next song reminds me of the best worst time of my life. As "Dance With Me Henry",the song then topped the US charts for Georgia Gibbs. The composition was attributedto James, Hank Ballard and Otis' wife, Phyllis. How is Cupcake feeling after the performance? Skunk's Locker Clue: The locker has a projector, various boas, and pom-poms in it, and there are signs for a French final and squad tryouts. Its 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 Obamas presidential inauguration. "The great Beyonc," James sneered. "It's sunny and I like to play baseball," he says. "I just feel like the world's just so noisy, so I am here to be a big 'ole blaring, blasting, megaphone of heart," she says. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. 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. 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. The 1997 romance starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as star-crossed lovers aboard the doomed ocean liner became the first movie to earn more than $1 billion worldwide.. Beyonce recently portrayed the older singer in the film Cadillac Records, where she performed At Last, among other songs and the two had the chance to meet at the films LA premiere, where Beyonce sang her predecessors praises. Second performance: Sang "My House" by Flo Rida. The soul legend has ripped into Beyonc, threatening to "whup [the singer's] ass" for her inauguration ball rendition of At Last. Are you a book or movie person? Skunk says, "However, we have performed together a few times in the past. Etta James was known for her spectacular voice that had the power to move one to tears, and despite her brilliant career, her latter years were marred with legal battles between her husband and sons. Hope West isamusic enthusiast and music photographer who has captured artists like B.B. Throughout her later years, James released a succession of albums including Life, Love And Blues (1998), Matriarch Of The Blues (2000) and a tribute to Billie Holiday, Mystery Lady (2007). Subscribe, 2023 Grown Folks Music. Etta James was born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles in January 1938. She kicked the habit at the Tarzana Clinic, Los Angeles. I agree, the Etta James story needs no embellishment. "Tamera is losing her own identity to this Etta character," Debra says. "Well, Nick, I am not Alexander Hamilton nor was I in the Broadway show yet. "No," she says. but she's a musical legend known for being notoriously fierce and feisty. A life long lover of music, Hope is a graduate of Full Sail University where she studied music engineering. By Jayson. Glad you enjoyed it! Her next album, Chains (1980), was produced by Allen Toussaint, but she returned to Wexler for The Right Time (1992), which included a duet, "Give It Up", with Steve Winwood. Bling Shot Clue: "Love." Can you guess the celebrity behind the mask? 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. Judges' guesses: Faith Evans, Mary J Blige, Toni Braxton, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Janelle Mone, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Queen Latifah, Tamar Braxton, Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Jill Scott, Brandy, Judges' guesses: Dennis Rodman, Dwight Howard, Shaquille O'Neal, Judges' guesses: Paula Abdul, Issa Rae, Maya Rudolph, Jessica Alba, M.I.A, Nelly Furtado, Vanessa Hudgens, Zoe Saldana, Judges' guesses: Aisha Tyler, Tiffany Haddish, Chelsea Handler, Tracee Ellis Ross, Judges' guesses: Brian Littrell, Sisq, Dwayne Johnson, Darren Criss, Justin Timberlake, Zac Efron, Rufus Wainwright, Donald Glover, Anthony Ramos, Leslie Odom Jr., Taye Diggs, Cheyenne Jackson, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, Usher, Jason Derulo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Adam Lambert, Jaden Smith, Jeremy Pope, Tituss Burgess, Neil Patrick Harris, Judges' guesses: Danny DeVito, Bill Murray, Andy Richter, Jack Black, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Paul Rudd, Martin Short, Marc Anthony, Gabriel Iglesias, Judges' guesses: Hugh Jackman, Vin Diesel, Chuck Norris, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Rod Stewart, Gordon Ramsay, Judges' guesses: Britney Spears, Fergie, Rene Zellweger, Ireland Baldwin, Ashley Judd, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Jessica Simpson, Jewel, Kristin Chenoweth, Kelly Clarkson, Sia, KT Tunstall, Paula Cole, Christina Aguilera, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Judges' guesses: Garth Brooks, Billy Ray Cyrus, Alan Jackson, Freddie Prinze Jr., Nick Offerman, Jon Bon Jovi, Mario Lopez, Kiefer Sutherland, John Rich, Dog the Bounty Hunter, George Foreman, Judges' guesses: RuPaul, Roberta Flack, Tina Turner, Leslie Jones, Grace Jones, Tina Knowles, Judges' guesses: Nelly, Katt Williams, Reggie Bush, Judges' guesses: Katharine McPhee and David Foster, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, Craig Robinson and Ashley Tisdale, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, Sarah Bareilles and Josh Groban, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, Zooey Deschanel and Lamorne Morris, Jessie J and Ed Sheeran, Ryan Tedder and Leona Lewis, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Judges' guesses: Olivia Rodrigo, Kesha, Hailee Steinfeld, Lady Gaga, Pink, Idina Menzel, Ellie Goulding, Sara Bareilles, Judges' guesses: Howie Dorough, Aaron Carter, AJ McLean, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Tyler Hubbard, Jim Parsons, Jake Gyllenhaal, Judges' guesses: Dee Snider, Ricky Gervais, Roger Daltrey, Elon Musk, Simon Cowell, Joe Elliott, Flea, Judges' guesses: Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Khloe and Kim Kardashian. Second performance: Sang "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" by Soggy Bottom Boys. says the actress. On January 25, Beyonce remembered Etta James on her birthday. and currently resides in Atlanta, GA as a Georgia Peach. "If someone sent me these three digits, it would make me feel like a complete dream girl," she says. In a world filled with smoke and mirrors, it always inspires me to see and experience artists who exude a powerful sense of truth. They can fix that up," Etta told PageSix.com. Her death came three days after that of R&B singer Johnny Otis, who is credited with getting her started in the music business in 1950. I was blind in my love life, and I was blind in my personal ways. 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. That sound will forever live rent-free in my head," he says. Before the premiere, Beyonc said James was happy with her. Contribute James's many singles for Modern demonstrate her versatility and used top New Orleans musicians including Allen Toussaint. I just have a crush on his romantic manner. That is the stern virtue that I highly respect in the artistry and legend of Ms. Etta James. She famously performed with Ace bandages on her arms to cover up track . Very concisely written. Celebs compete in this reality-singing TV show while wearing elaborate costumes to conceal their identities. ", 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.