Beach Boys co-founder and virtuoso songwriter-producer Brian Wilson was placed under a conservatorship this week, following a petition from his family after his wife, Melinda Ledbetter, died in January.
Wilson, 81, who was diagnosed with a “major neurocognitive disorder,” was placed under the conservatorship at a Tuesday hearing overseen by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gus T. May. The hearing was the culmination of a series of proceedings initiated by Wilson’s family and friends after Ledbetter, who famously extracted Wilson’s affairs from his former psychologist via a court-ordered separation and then became his manager, died at their Beverly Hills home on Jan. 30.
“I find from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary,” May said at Thursday’s hearing, according to the minutes viewed by The Hollywood Reporter.
Wilson consents to the conservatorship, May declared, noting that the 11-time Grammy nominee cannot make health care...
Wilson, 81, who was diagnosed with a “major neurocognitive disorder,” was placed under the conservatorship at a Tuesday hearing overseen by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gus T. May. The hearing was the culmination of a series of proceedings initiated by Wilson’s family and friends after Ledbetter, who famously extracted Wilson’s affairs from his former psychologist via a court-ordered separation and then became his manager, died at their Beverly Hills home on Jan. 30.
“I find from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary,” May said at Thursday’s hearing, according to the minutes viewed by The Hollywood Reporter.
Wilson consents to the conservatorship, May declared, noting that the 11-time Grammy nominee cannot make health care...
- 5/10/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chances are you’re being bombarded right now with Christmas songs, and among those the classic “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey. Her iconic hit has kept her name alive to younger generations, who might not know as much about the rest of her impressive career and the accolades and acclaim she’s gotten throughout. But such an extraordinary career had to start somewhere. Let’s take a look at Carey’s legendary debut era and how it all culminated in the Grammy for Best New Artist, one of the best wins in that category ever.
SEEChristmas queen Mariah Carey cements status as supreme leader of the Billboard charts
The world’s introduction to Mariah Carey was “Vision of Love,” her debut single. Written by Carey herself with Ben Margulies, the song was an instant success, eventually topping the Billboard Hot 100, the pop charts, and the R&b charts.
SEEChristmas queen Mariah Carey cements status as supreme leader of the Billboard charts
The world’s introduction to Mariah Carey was “Vision of Love,” her debut single. Written by Carey herself with Ben Margulies, the song was an instant success, eventually topping the Billboard Hot 100, the pop charts, and the R&b charts.
- 12/24/2022
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
*Caution: Spoilers ahead!
“The Masked Singer” season 8 crowned an all-new champion on Wednesday! After some truly breathtaking performances from the final two contestants — The Harp and The Lambs — only one of them was able to walk away with the Golden Mask Trophy!
First, we’re going to look at how the night unfolded. Scroll down to find out who won and who came up just short.
In the long tradition of “The Masked Singer”, the format of this season’s gameplay and competition was wildly different from every other season that has come before it.
So, The Harp had to battle it out and defend her crown three weeks in a row before earning her spot in the semi-finals. The Lambs, on the other hand, only had to win two weeks in a row, and Snowstorm only had to win one to make it to the semifinals.
However, The Lambs...
“The Masked Singer” season 8 crowned an all-new champion on Wednesday! After some truly breathtaking performances from the final two contestants — The Harp and The Lambs — only one of them was able to walk away with the Golden Mask Trophy!
First, we’re going to look at how the night unfolded. Scroll down to find out who won and who came up just short.
In the long tradition of “The Masked Singer”, the format of this season’s gameplay and competition was wildly different from every other season that has come before it.
So, The Harp had to battle it out and defend her crown three weeks in a row before earning her spot in the semi-finals. The Lambs, on the other hand, only had to win two weeks in a row, and Snowstorm only had to win one to make it to the semifinals.
However, The Lambs...
- 12/1/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
“The Masked Singer” aired a two-hour epic finale on Wednesday night, with Harp walking away with the Season 8 Golden Mask Trophy. She defeated Lambs in the first ever all-female final. Following their performances of “I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan and “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner, we found out trio of wooly divas were multi-platinum girl group Wilson Phillips.
Prior to the Lambs big reveal, panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger submitted final guesses: Wilson Phillips (Robin and Nicole), The Chicks (Jenny) and Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian (Ken). Of course Robin and Nicole were correct in naming the group consisting of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson.
“It’s a journey that we will never forget,” they told host Nick Cannon during their unmasked interview. “It’s been amazing. I have no words. I’m speechless. Do you know...
Prior to the Lambs big reveal, panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger submitted final guesses: Wilson Phillips (Robin and Nicole), The Chicks (Jenny) and Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian (Ken). Of course Robin and Nicole were correct in naming the group consisting of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson.
“It’s a journey that we will never forget,” they told host Nick Cannon during their unmasked interview. “It’s been amazing. I have no words. I’m speechless. Do you know...
- 12/1/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Colorful, chaotic character masks may be the great equalizer on “The Masked Singer,” but that doesn’t mean they’re all that easy to perform in. In fact, for season 8 runners-up the Lambs, holding their microphones with their hooves was about as easy as jumping out of a plane.
On Wednesday night’s finale, the Lambs came in second to the Harp, who was revealed to be “Glee” star Amber Riley. So, who were the Lambs? Well, as judge Robin Thicke guessed, the trio was none other than Wilson Phillips, the group best known for their song “Hold On.” But, according to the women, holding on to their equipment was no easy task in their costumes.
“Honestly, we might as well have been skydiving,” Carnie Wilson told TheWrap with a laugh. Her sister, Wendy Wilson, readily agreed, adding that the hooves weren’t even the hardest aspect of the costumes to maneuver.
On Wednesday night’s finale, the Lambs came in second to the Harp, who was revealed to be “Glee” star Amber Riley. So, who were the Lambs? Well, as judge Robin Thicke guessed, the trio was none other than Wilson Phillips, the group best known for their song “Hold On.” But, according to the women, holding on to their equipment was no easy task in their costumes.
“Honestly, we might as well have been skydiving,” Carnie Wilson told TheWrap with a laugh. Her sister, Wendy Wilson, readily agreed, adding that the hooves weren’t even the hardest aspect of the costumes to maneuver.
- 12/1/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Warning: Massive spoilers ahead for the Season 8 finale of “The Masked Singer”
Season 8 of “The Masked Singer” has come to a close, and it was a fierce competition between the final two acts. In the end, though, only one could take home the title. And that one was…
…the Harp! The golden string instrument took home the Golden Mask trophy, making the Lamb trio the runners-up for the season. Harp and Lambs quickly became frontrunners after their debuts on the show, and the latter marked a historical milestone for the show, as their advancement to the finale marked the first time a group act ever made it to the top two in the competition.
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‘The Masked Singer': Snowstorm Is Ready to Pursue a Real Singing Career Thanks to the Show – And Bob Saget
So, who was under the masks? Let’s start with the second place finishers.
Season 8 of “The Masked Singer” has come to a close, and it was a fierce competition between the final two acts. In the end, though, only one could take home the title. And that one was…
…the Harp! The golden string instrument took home the Golden Mask trophy, making the Lamb trio the runners-up for the season. Harp and Lambs quickly became frontrunners after their debuts on the show, and the latter marked a historical milestone for the show, as their advancement to the finale marked the first time a group act ever made it to the top two in the competition.
Also Read:
‘The Masked Singer': Snowstorm Is Ready to Pursue a Real Singing Career Thanks to the Show – And Bob Saget
So, who was under the masks? Let’s start with the second place finishers.
- 12/1/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Wilson Phillips’ last single was 2012’s “Good Vibrations,” which isn’t shocking considering it’s a cover of a song co-written by the father of two of the band’s members. But now the California trio have completely branched out for their first new song in 10 years: a rendition of Harry Styles’ “Boyfriends.”
The penultimate Harry’s House track is a three-minute gem containing Ben Harper’s slide guitar, with Styles’ gentle vocals woven throughout. Wilson Phillips nail it so perfectly it could be their own song, applying their signature...
The penultimate Harry’s House track is a three-minute gem containing Ben Harper’s slide guitar, with Styles’ gentle vocals woven throughout. Wilson Phillips nail it so perfectly it could be their own song, applying their signature...
- 11/25/2022
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Being the one responsible for giving the last answer on any version of Family Feud is not exactly the position anyone wants to be in. And in the Season 7 finale of Celebrity Family Feud, that responsibility, at one point, will fall on Bijou Phillips as she and the rest of Team Wilson Phillips compete against Team Pentatonix, as seen in TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek. “The last one’s the toughest one,” host Steve Harvey tells the actress and singer. “Dying,” she says, adding, “I don’t know.” Watch the clip above for more, including everyone’s reactions and what her answer is to, as they wait to see what the survey says. On Celebrity Family Feud, the teams of stars and their families compete to win money for their chosen charities. In the Season 7 finale, Phillips is competing with Chynna Baldwin, Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson, and Marilyn Wilson for Aspca,...
- 9/17/2021
- TV Insider
One afternoon last month, Chynna Phillips sat down on a lawn in upstate New York, took out her iPhone, and told more than 25,000 people about the time she crashed into a bus while on Quaaludes. Wearing an embroidered hot-pink tunic and a Larimar necklace, Phillips reflected on her teenage mishap, shaking her head, while the words “Cringeworthy Moment: 4” flashed across the screen.
This is a typical day for the Wilson Phillips lead singer, who has uploaded more than 300 videos on her YouTube channel, California Preachin, over the past two years.
This is a typical day for the Wilson Phillips lead singer, who has uploaded more than 300 videos on her YouTube channel, California Preachin, over the past two years.
- 8/6/2021
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Measures include daily training sessions and work-from-home guidance.
Film and television training body ScreenSkills has outlined its support measures for the UK industry amid the coronavirus crisis.
It is working on delivering the training courses it had planned for 2020 in ‘alternative forms’, allowing personal and skills development to continue for the benefit of the industry once production resumes.
The ScreenSkills Indie Training Fund (Itf) has a slate of online training and support going live today. Initiatives include Daily Cuppa sessions with mental health first aid trainer Jude Spencer; Spot Coaching with development specialist Wendy Wilson; camera training with director of...
Film and television training body ScreenSkills has outlined its support measures for the UK industry amid the coronavirus crisis.
It is working on delivering the training courses it had planned for 2020 in ‘alternative forms’, allowing personal and skills development to continue for the benefit of the industry once production resumes.
The ScreenSkills Indie Training Fund (Itf) has a slate of online training and support going live today. Initiatives include Daily Cuppa sessions with mental health first aid trainer Jude Spencer; Spot Coaching with development specialist Wendy Wilson; camera training with director of...
- 3/23/2020
- by 1101321¦Ben Dalton¦26¦
- ScreenDaily
At age 19, Chynna Phillips was just trying to get well.
The singer, who formed Wilson Phillips in 1986 with Carnie and Wendy Wilson, had struggled with drug and alcohol addiction throughout high school. As the trio cultivated their sound, learning together how to turn beautiful harmonies into thoughtful, original songs, she sought help.
“I was at a real crossroads in my life because I was still in a lot of pain over my ex-relationship, and I was just struggling to navigate through some pretty painful childhood experiences in therapy,” she says.
The singer, who formed Wilson Phillips in 1986 with Carnie and Wendy Wilson, had struggled with drug and alcohol addiction throughout high school. As the trio cultivated their sound, learning together how to turn beautiful harmonies into thoughtful, original songs, she sought help.
“I was at a real crossroads in my life because I was still in a lot of pain over my ex-relationship, and I was just struggling to navigate through some pretty painful childhood experiences in therapy,” she says.
- 2/27/2020
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Is it even possible to reminisce about Christmas in the '90s without getting Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas" or *Nsync's "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" stuck in your head? How about TLC's "Sleigh Ride"? And I still have a vivid memory of listening to Adam Sandler's hilarious classic "The Chanukah Song" on the radio back before the days of Spotify. If you want to take a trip down holiday season memory lane, listen to our '90s - and early '00s, because it just wouldn't be complete without Britney Spears and Destiny's Child - playlist below! For more holiday tunes, get our romantic Christmas playlist here.
"8 Days of Christmas," Destiny's Child "All I Want For Christmas," Mariah Carey "All I Want Is You (This Christmas)," *Nsync "Baby It's Cold Outside," Vanessa Williams and Bobby Caldwell "Carolina Christmas," Squirrel Nut Zippers "The Chanukah Song," Adam...
"8 Days of Christmas," Destiny's Child "All I Want For Christmas," Mariah Carey "All I Want Is You (This Christmas)," *Nsync "Baby It's Cold Outside," Vanessa Williams and Bobby Caldwell "Carolina Christmas," Squirrel Nut Zippers "The Chanukah Song," Adam...
- 12/1/2019
- by Tara Block
- Popsugar.com
Singer Chynna Phillips just couldn't hold on for one more day on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." She and partner Tony Dovolani, who had been at the top of the leaderboard for the first three weeks, were eliminated from the celebrity dancing competition after a somewhat poor performance on the dance floor.
However, Phillips wouldn't necessarily call "DWTS" a dancing competition. "It really does come down to the votes," Phillips told The Huffington Post before her elimination. "And that's kind of sad because it's supposed to be a dance competition, but it's actually a popularity contest, which makes me kind of sad. You know, you have to have a little bit of faith that there are people out there who are truly voting for their favorite dance, not their favorite person, because it is a dance competition and people are working really hard. It would be very sad if that was undermined,...
However, Phillips wouldn't necessarily call "DWTS" a dancing competition. "It really does come down to the votes," Phillips told The Huffington Post before her elimination. "And that's kind of sad because it's supposed to be a dance competition, but it's actually a popularity contest, which makes me kind of sad. You know, you have to have a little bit of faith that there are people out there who are truly voting for their favorite dance, not their favorite person, because it is a dance competition and people are working really hard. It would be very sad if that was undermined,...
- 10/12/2011
- by Crystal Bell
- Huffington Post
Wilson Phillips switch from “Bridesmaids” to being the bride as the trio will now star in their own reality show, “The Wilson Phillips Project,” starting later this year. The TV Guide Network will chronicle the “Hold On” singers as they attempt a comeback following their early ‘90s heyday (What? Wendy Wilson and her family appearing on “Supernanny” didn’t count?). It sounds like the show will also focus on their juggling careers and mommyhood: between them they have nine children. Maybe they can provide us with a scoop on "Bridesmaids 2" following their appearance in the first film. Carnie Wilson has been the...
- 9/7/2011
- Hitfix
Thanks to the celebrated chick comedy "Bridesmaids," Wilson Phillips is ready to fully launch their millennial comeback
The Grammy-nominated 80s girl group--famous for hit "Hold On"--are getting their very own reality series on the TV Guide Network, titled "The Wilson Phillips Project."
The show will profile and follow singing sisters Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson and their childhood best friend Chynna Phillips as they try to reach the top of the charts once again. Think of it as a comeback 20 years in the making.
Chynna Phllips is already set to appear on the upcoming season of "Dancing With The Stars," while Carnie Wilson landed a judging role on ABC's "Karaoke Battle USA." So it looks like there will be plenty of Wilson Phillips on television screens this year--who says a new album is even necessary?
The pilot will premiere later this year.
The Grammy-nominated 80s girl group--famous for hit "Hold On"--are getting their very own reality series on the TV Guide Network, titled "The Wilson Phillips Project."
The show will profile and follow singing sisters Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson and their childhood best friend Chynna Phillips as they try to reach the top of the charts once again. Think of it as a comeback 20 years in the making.
Chynna Phllips is already set to appear on the upcoming season of "Dancing With The Stars," while Carnie Wilson landed a judging role on ABC's "Karaoke Battle USA." So it looks like there will be plenty of Wilson Phillips on television screens this year--who says a new album is even necessary?
The pilot will premiere later this year.
- 9/7/2011
- by Crystal Bell
- Huffington Post
Filed under: TV News
Hot off their surprise 'Bridesmaids' cameo, Wilson Phillips is heading to TV with a new reality show.
In an interview with our sister site AOL Music, the female pop group divulged the news.
"We're starting a record and a new TV show," Carnie Wilson said. "It's exciting."
Wilson Phillips, known for their 20-year-old super hit "Hold On," is comprised of rock royalty. Sisters Carnie and Wendy Wilson, daughters of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson teamed with their childhood friend Chynna Phillips, daughter of The Mamas and the Papas members John and Michelle Phillips, to form the female group.
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Hot off their surprise 'Bridesmaids' cameo, Wilson Phillips is heading to TV with a new reality show.
In an interview with our sister site AOL Music, the female pop group divulged the news.
"We're starting a record and a new TV show," Carnie Wilson said. "It's exciting."
Wilson Phillips, known for their 20-year-old super hit "Hold On," is comprised of rock royalty. Sisters Carnie and Wendy Wilson, daughters of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson teamed with their childhood friend Chynna Phillips, daughter of The Mamas and the Papas members John and Michelle Phillips, to form the female group.
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- 5/31/2011
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
Just when you think Bridesmaids can’t get any more delightfully funny, along comes Wilson Phillips at the climactic wedding scene to send it over the edge. Moviegoers who stick around for the end credits get an extra peek at Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph hilariously lip-syncing to the ’90s pop trio’s No. 1 smash “Hold On.” We got group members Carnie and Wendy Wilson on the phone to discuss their unexpected (yet thoroughly welcome) comeback.
Entertainment Weekly: How did you hear that the Bridesmaids filmmakers wanted you in the movie?
Wendy Wilson: Lizzie Grubman, who’s Chynna ‘s manager and our PR girl,...
Entertainment Weekly: How did you hear that the Bridesmaids filmmakers wanted you in the movie?
Wendy Wilson: Lizzie Grubman, who’s Chynna ‘s manager and our PR girl,...
- 5/26/2011
- by Dave Karger
- EW.com - PopWatch
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