Michael Milosh of the R&B project Rhye has sued his ex-wife Alexa Nikolas’s attorneys for malicious prosecution, alleging that they knowingly filed a “frivolous” lawsuit that “lacked any legal basis or factual support” regarding allegations of sexual assault against Milosh. Last year, Nikolas, an actor with credits on shows including …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar, Taylour Paige Have It Out in 'We Cry Together' Short Film
Kendrick Lamar has finally dropped his Oscar-eligible short film We Cry Together, a reenactment of the Taylour Paige-featuring track off Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. The one-shot short film — directed by Lamar, Dave Free, and Jake Schreier — was recorded live on a soundstage back on March 15th, …
Read More »R. Kelly Will Not Testify at Federal Trial as Defense Begins Calling Witnesses
Chicago, IL — The defense lawyers for R. Kelly and co-defendants Derrel McDavid and Milton “June” Brown began presenting their cases Thursday in the singer’s federal child pornography trial at Dirksen U.S. courthouse. But before calling their first witnesses, the defendants voiced their decisions on whether they planned to testify …
Read More »Latto's 'It's Givin' Video Is Giving Cameos
Atlanta rapper Latto has enlisted a litany of friends and stars — including Flo Milli and Chloë and Halle Bailey — for the new music video for “It’s Givin.” The Chandler Lass-directed visual follows Latto and co. as they execute some expert choreography, enjoy a photoshoot, and light up a …
Read More »Dua Lipa Lawyer Blasts 'Levitating' Copyright Lawsuit: 'Must be Dismissed'
Dua Lipa and her lawyers have fired their opening salvo in her “Levitating” legal battle, telling a federal judge in New York that the superstar singer had no access or exposure to the pair of disco tracks named in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed in March, so the case should …
Read More »Gorillaz Dig Up Some 'New Gold' With Tame Impala, the Pharcyde's Bootie Brown
Gorillaz have linked up with Tame Impala and the Pharcyde’s Bootie Brown for a new song, “New Gold,” that will appear on their next album, Cracker Island, out Feb. 24, 2023, via Warner Records. “New Gold” is classic Gorillaz, with a psychedelic haze floating over otherwise energetic alt-pop production. Tame …
Read More »Blogger Appeals Cardi B's $4 Million Defamation Award. Expert Gives It 'Slim Chance'
Embattled blogger Tasha K has followed through on her vow to appeal Cardi B’s whopping $4 million defamation award, and the 45-page opening brief filed this week is a piece of work. The lawyers who submitted it even told the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals they weren’t requesting a chance …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter Reflects on Love With 'Because I Liked a Boy' on 'Corden'
Sabrina Carpenter appeared on The Late Late Show to perform a rendition of her song “Because I Liked a Boy.” Playing with her band, the singer and guitarist showcased the anthemic track with emotional fervor. “Because I Liked a Boy” comes off Carpenter’s fifth album,Emails I Can’t Send, which dropped …
Read More »Björk Says New Album Is About 'Landing on the Earth and Digging My Feet Into the Ground'
Björk has revealed the cover artwork for her forthcoming LP, Fossora, along with a heart-felt missive about the album. Writing on Instagram, the singer explained that “each album always starts with a feeling that I try to shape into sound.” She continued, “This time around the feeling was landing (after …
Read More »David Bowie Is Getting a Plaque on London's Music Walk of Fame
David Bowie has notched another posthumous honor, a plaque on London’s Music Walk of Fame, which will be revealed next month, Variety reports. The ceremony, and a subsequent private event, will take place on Sept. 15, with some of Bowie’s friends and collaborators expected to be in attendance. It’s unclear …
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