‘The Masked Singer’ Finalists LeAnn Rimes, Aloe Blacc and Nick Carter Marvel at the Show’s Impact on Their Careers

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeBill Nye the Science Guy has been a recreational dancer for years, a hobby he took to “Dancing with the Stars” in 2013. On Wednesday, he was back hoofin’ it on TV — this time, on Fox’s “The Masked Dancer,” where he was revealed as the celebrity under the Ice Cube costume.“If I have a chance to dance, Bring it on!” Nye told Variety.

On Jan. 2, Amanda Kloots shared an emotional and honest post via her Instagram story about the difficulty of grieving her late husband Nick Cordero, who died of complications from COVID-19 at age 41.

started their first days as co-hosts of on Monday. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with both women, who said it felt like the first day of school.«It's like this bubbling, exciting energy inside of me and it finally feels like this dream is becoming a reality,» Kloots says.

It has been a tough and heartbreaking year for Amanda Kloots.

Amanda Kloots is beginning a brilliant new chapter in her life today as she joins the cast of The Talk as a co-host, and she is making sure her late husband is with her for this next phase.The professional dancer and TV personality lost her Tony nominated Broadway star husband, Nick Cordero, in July following his long and painful battle with Coronavirus.  Amanda chronicled her husband's battle with the disease in the early days of the pandemic and helped to put a real human face on its

Amanda Kloots is once again getting candid and deeply personal with her followers. The TV personality reflected on starting the new year with an emotional post about her difficult holiday season following the death of her husband, Nick Cordero, due to COVID-19 back in July.«New Years has been tough, extremely hard for me.

Amanda Kloots is opening up about how rough not only the holidays, but the year, has been on her following the tragic passing of her husband, actor Nick Cordero.

Nick Cordero to COVID-19 in July, the new co-host is sharing a moving message for the new year. Kloots posted a photo of herself holding the late Cordero and her 1-year-old son's hand while walking in a field.«Everyday is a gift.

With no Tony Awards this year to honor those Broadway stars and workers who have passed away, a new In Memoriam video directed by actor Raúl Esparza is picking up the mantle. The eight-minute video, called Broadway Remembers, with vocal performances by Esparza and Sierra Boggess pays tribute to more than 100 people from the theater community who June 2019 between December 2020.

There's no doubt there is a lot to digest when reflecting on the year 2020. Between the coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest and a tumultuous presidential election, people around the world dealt with a lot this year.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe pandemic didn’t slow down the NFL, which once again dominated Variety’s ranker of the most-watched television telecasts of the year. No surprise, of course, Super Bowl LIV was easily the top program of 2020, with 102 million viewers on February 2.Actually, seven of the ten telecasts of the year came from the NFL, and 28 out of the top 100 of the year.

“Hanging with the best masked singer of all time,” Brandi Glanville captioned her Dec. 25 selfie with LeAnn Rimes. Brandi, 48, wasn’t just celebrating how LeAnn, 38, won season 4 of The Masked Singer. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and the “How Do I Live” singer were both wearing glittery facemasks by POL’ ATTEU Designer 90210 Face Masks from the Sexy Sequins collection. So, LeAnn was literally a “masked singer” for that Christmas selfie. Funny!

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt’s been 36 years since Ice-T’s film debut in the film “Breakin'” — but he briefly relived those poppin’ and lockin’ moments Sunday night on the premiere episode of Fox’s “The Masked Dancer.”The “Law & Order” SVU” star and O.G.

LeAnn Rimes won — and Brandi Glanville was subsequently accused of throwing shade at the songstress — the two celebrated the festive holiday together.Glanville took to Instagram on Christmas Day to share a snapshot of herself and Rimes hanging out and rocking gold sequined face masks.«Hanging with the best masked singer of all time leannrimes #maskedsinger #sunshine #winner #spitfire #christmas,» Glanville captioned the friendly photo.A post shared by Brandi Glanville (@brandiglanville)Glanville

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“The Masked Dancer” sounds like a good idea on paper: Take megahit “The Masked Singer,” but the disguised celebrities get their groove — instead of their croon — on.

His memory will live on forever.

Apologies if you’re not up to date on The Masked Singer, but SPOILER ALERT: “The Sun” was LeAnn Rimes the whole time.

Brandi Glanville is speaking out about LeAnn Rimes' time on … again! The star is clarifying her comments about the Masked Singer champion after her previous statements were perceived by some to be shading Rimes.Glanville was married to Eddie Cibrian from 2001 to 2010. The pair shares two sons, Mason, 17, and Jake, 13.