Swedish pop star Zara Larsson‘s next album, Midnight Sun, due Sept. 26, will include the confessional track “Ambition,” which she describes as her most honest song —complete with lyrics about comparing herself to other performers as she stares at her phone late at night. “That’s the thing with ambition,” she …
Read More »Katy Perry's A&R Claims He's to Blame for Singer's Work With Dr. Luke on '143'
Fans of Katy Perry might now have someone to point fingers to for her recent work with Dr. Luke. In a recent The Manager’s Playbook interview, the singer’s A&R manager Chris Anokute said that it was his “desire” to reconnect Perry with the disgraced producer for her album 143. “I …
Read More »Katy Perry Dodges Dr. Luke Collab Inquiry With Response About Motherhood and Empowerment
Back in 2010, all the stars aligned for Katy Perry as she released Teenage Dream. All six of the album’s singles were era-defining hits, and when she expanded the album two years later, those deluxe singles were hits, too. It’s been years since Perry last occupied such a dominating space …
Read More »Katy Perry Reconnected With 'Teenage Dream' Producers Dr. Luke, Max Martin for KP6
For her upcoming sixth album, Katy Perry worked with some of the producers who helped craft hits on Teenage Dream and Prism, Rolling Stone has learned. The pop singer reconnected with Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Stargate, and several others for KP6, the informal name for her first album in more …
Read More »Kesha Celebrates First Show as a 'Free Motherf–ing Woman' at WeHo Pride
Kesha is celebrating her freedom. On Friday night, the musician headlined West Hollywood Pride at OutLoud Fest and shared onstage that the concert marked her first show since becoming a free woman after settling her decade-long lawsuit with Dr. Luke last summer. “This is my first show as a free …
Read More »Kesha Teases New Music Following Split From Dr. Luke's Record Label
Kesha has new music on the way, the singer teased in a photograph snapped on Thursday. The artist was photographed in Los Angeles on Thursday holding a cardboard sign that read: “New music coming soon!” This would mark the first new tracks from Kesha since parting ways with Dr. Luke‘s …
Read More »How Dr. Luke Staged a Comeback in the Shadows
I N JULY 2014, the songwriter, producer, and mogul Lukasz Gottwald, a.k.a. Dr. Luke, paced the halls of one of his favorite workplaces, Conway Studios in Hollywood, and mused about thriving under pressure. The way he saw it, he faced more of it as a behind-the-scenes hitmaker than artists do. …
Read More »Kesha Breaks Silence Following Dr. Luke Settlement: 'I Am So Full of Light'
Kesha is finally free from her legal battle with Dr. Luke after nearly a decade. On Tuesday, the singer said that she’s looking at the future with optimism and thanked her fans — her Animals — for their support. “I am humbled and in awe of the support and love …
Read More »What Does the Kesha v. Dr. Luke Settlement Mean? Two Legal Experts Explain
The almost decade-long legal battle between Kesha and Dr. Luke ended Thursday after both parties said they reached a “resolution.” But why did they settle, and why now? Rolling Stone spoke to two legal experts who offered their thoughts on what this agreement means for both parties. In her statement, …
Read More »Kesha, Dr. Luke Settle Defamation Lawsuit: 'Only God Knows What Happened That Night'
The legal battle between Dr. Luke and Kesha that has lasted nearly a decade is over. On Thursday, Kesha announced that she and the producer had reached a “resolution” of the defamation lawsuit against her that was set to go to trial next month. She had accused Luke of drugging …
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