‘The Masked Singer’ Finale: How Medusa Pushed Through the Competition Just Months After Giving Birth

Taylor Swift is making moves for an Official Singles Chart takeover this week with a three tracks from the newly-released Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition) heading for the Top 10.

Baby snuggles! Emmy Rossum is basking in newborn bliss less than one month after welcoming her second child with husband Sam Esmail.

Hailee Steinfeld is one of the famous females to appear in Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” music, alongside the likes of Selena Gomez, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Mariska Hargitay, Ellen Pompeo, Martha Hunt, Jessica Alba, Seraya, Karlie Kloss, Lena Dunham, Ellie Goulding, Gigi Hadid, Paramore’s Hayley Williams, Lily Aldridge, Zendaya and, of course, Swift herself.

Eurovision 2023 winner and pop iconoclast Loreen has announced her UK and EU ‘Tattoo’ tour. Check out the tour dates below.The tour is set to Kick off in Dublin on November 7 and run throughout the UK and Europe.

Despite some heavy competition throughout the week, Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding manage to pip Loreen to the post, claiming Number 1 for a sixth non-consecutive week. 

With every appearance during the ninth season ofthis year, the character known as Medusa delivered raw, powerful, emotional performances that raised the bar for the show as a whole. On Wednesday, fans finally got to see who was under the beautiful and elaborate mask.After all the panelists made their final guesses at the end of the grand season 9 finale — in which Medusa faced off against the defeated The Macaw — the golden-voiced gorgon unmasked and was revealed to be songstress Bishop Briggs.ET spoke with Briggs on Wednesday, and the «River» singer opened up about her time on the show — which came just a few months after she and husband Landon Jacobs welcomed their son.«At the time of filming, I was six months postpartum,» Briggs recalled.

returned for the grand finale on Wednesday, and the two greatest performers of season 9 faced off in a one-on-one duel for the Golden Mask Trophy!Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's exciting finale saw the Medusa and The Macaw, duke it out for their coveted prize, with each showing off their skills with two separate performances.So who crowned the season 9 champion? Here's how Wednesday's finale shook out when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!The Macaw and Medusa were both on top form for the finale, and The Macaw kicked things off with an emotional performance of James Bay's «Hold Back the River.» It was a touching and exciting number that showcased his vocal skill and left the judges moved.«I have to say, Macaw, [for the] season 9 finals, this is the strongest performance I have seen you do all season,» Jeong marveled. «And we are witnessing some sort of evolution of the Macaw, and it is beautiful.

SPOILER ALERT: The coveted “Golden Mask”‘ award was on the line tonight for the remaining contestants in Season 9 of The Masked Singer. It was “Medusa” versus “Macaw” in a showdown for the ages, and only one could triumph.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 14 season finale of “The Masked Singer,” which aired May 17 on Fox. Like a river, Bishop Briggs kept a steady flow throughout Season 9 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer” — and her perseverance was rewarded with the championship. Briggs, as Medusa, won this season’s top prize and was finally unmasked on Wednesday night’s finale, along with runner-up David Archuleta, revealed as the Macaw. Briggs, who performed the most of any contestant this season, sealed her victory with performances of “Elastic Heart,” by Sia, and “Welcome to the Black Parade,” by My Chemical Romance. Although Briggs said singing under the Medusa costume was a challenge, she pointed out that it was nothing compared to what she did last year.

The Masked Singer is back!

We’re heading into the season finale of The Masked Singer!

Married At First Sight Australia star Martha Kalifatidis looked sensational as she made an appearance at Fashion Week in Sydney, Australia, just three months after giving birth to her first child.The 34 year old looked stunning at an event as she showed off her post-baby body in a black halter-neck top and a draped red skirt, which she paired with tights and a pair of bright blue shoes. The star looked like she was used to the cameras as she struck a sultry pose, with her makeup looking perfect, made up of smoky eyes and a slick of dark lipstick.

As American Idol gets ready to crown its Season 21 winner, a star-studded cast has been lined up for the night of celebration set to take place on Sunday, May 21. The three-hour finale episode is set to air live from coast to coast starting at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT.

Kelly Osbourne, who is known for her rock chick sense of fashion, cut a cool figure with purple hair as she stepped out in New York City on Thursday, 11 May. Kelly, 38, rocked a 90’s emo look as she opted for a fun hairstyle with her purple hair tied up in pigtails, which stood out alongside her fully black outfit. She wore some black trousers, trainers and a black leather biker jacket as she arrived at NBC studios.The new mum welcomed her first child with Sid Wilson, 45, who is part of the rock band Slipknot, in November last year.

A royal family! Prince William is his father King Charles III’s direct heir — and he couldn’t be more proud of his dad’s accomplishments.

returned for the season 9 semifinals on Wednesday, and the show was a musical duel between the three powerhouse finalists who have consistently proven themselves to be the best of the best of the whole season.Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's exciting semifinal episode saw the return of The California Rolls, Medusa and The Macaw, who duked it out for their shot in next week's finals.So who went home and who moved on? Each week, ET will be breaking down the biggest moments and most surprising unmaskings in each new episode of the hit reality singing competition series.Here's how Wednesday's season 9 semifinal episode shook out when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!Tonight is the second-to-last night of season 9's star-studded competition, and the three greatest singers of the season took to the stage to give it their all and make it to the grand finale — starting with The California Rolls. This collective of sushi-themed singers got the audience onto their feet with a fun rendition of Kelly Clarkson's «Breakaway» that showed off their impressive harmonies.«That's the way to semifinal, right there!» Thicke declared, as McCarthy added, «I feel like you guys were the ones to beat and are still the ones to beat!»After the fun and upbeat routine, it was time for Medusa to bring the feels with an absolutely jaw-dropping cover of Hozier's «Take Me to Church» that blew the doors off the theatre.

We’re heading into the semifinals of The Masked Singer!

The Masked Singer is back!

The Masked Singer is back!

Billie Shepherd looked sensational in a series of stunning bikinis just five months after giving birth to her third child - daughter Margot - in December 2022. It was a busy day for the 33 year old, as she jetted abroad for a "24 hour work trip" to shoot her new swimwear range with online retailer, In The Style. The location in question was a gorgeous white villa with a huge kitchen and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking an aqua-blue pool which is where she shot most of the swimwear content.