Kanye West is being sued after being accused of "blatant theft" of Donna Summer's song, I Feel Love.
Kanye's song, Good (Don't Die), on his new album Vultures 1, samples Donna's 1977 hit.
However, Donna's husband, Bruce Sudano, has alleged Kanye and his collaborator Ty Dolla $ign "shamelessly" stole the hook after they asked for permission to use it and were "explicitly denied” - because Donna's estate "wanted no association with West’s controversial history.”
Bruce has now filed a lawsuit against the pair, claiming the "defendants re-recorded almost verbatim the key, memorable portions of Summer’s iconic song, used it as the hook for their own song, and......
Usher regrets smacking Nicki Minaj on the bum at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
During an appearance on The Breakfast Club radio show on Monday, the Yeah! hitmaker expressed regret after a video of him slapping the rapper's behind during their VMAs performance resurfaced on social media.
"That was Jamaican culture. So you gotta go to Jamaica. That was just a moment that was fun," Usher explained.
In clips of the performance, the musician could be seen on his knees playing the bass as he repeatedly bumped his head against the rapper's bum.
"By the way, it was me playing my bass, so I probably would've bumped my shoulder or my hand, but I had my bass in my hand and I was playing, so I......
Kanye West has responded to backlash after posting risqué photos of his wife Bianca Censori on Instagram.
The Stronger rapper, who frequently posts nearly naked photos of his wife, has responded to backlash after he shared the same video of her dancing in a barely-there outfit three times.
"Y'all, I just want to tell everybody I posted my wife three times on purpose," he said in a video as he walked through an airport. "So what I'm saying is, I delivered the album. And people still in my comments talking 'bout, 'Why you posting your wife?' 'Cause she makes me happy, that's why you're happy with the album, because I'm happy."
Kanye, who released his album Vultures on Friday,......
SZA is allowing her new album, 'Lana', to shape itself and admits it could "change the trajectory" of "what it could be".
The 'Snooze' hitmaker originally set out for the collection to be a deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning album 'SOS' with songs that didn't make the final tracklisting, but she later confirmed that it turned into a whole other album.
The chart-topping star - whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe - has decided not to describe the songs on 'Lana' because it could all change direction before she's finished.
She told The Hollywood Reporter: "You know, this round, I actually don't want to say anything. Just because I feel like I do myself a disservice because......
Usher almost quit music and became an actor.
The 45-year-old R'n'B superstar - who is headlining the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday (11.02.24) - has revealed he contemplated giving up his career because he couldn't emulate the success of his 2004 album 'Confessions'.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he said: “I hadn’t had a successful record as successful as [2004’s] Confessions, and there was this analysing [thought], like, ‘Man, should I continue to do this, or should I pivot and become an actor?'”
Fortunately, he decided he couldn't step away from doing what he "really" loves.
In 2020, the 'Yeah!'......
Kanye West has asked his fans to help him book arenas as he tries to mount a comeback following his antisemitism controversy.
The Stronger rapper claimed on Tuesday night that venue organisers are refusing to book him, despite his hometown show at the United Center in Chicago selling out in minutes.
"We just sold out the United Center in seven minutes... It's the only arena that I had access to in the past year. And when I call, people say there's no (availabilities) for me, and you know why that is. So if there's anybody out there that can help with this, please do," he said in an Instagram video, which he swiftly deleted.
In a separate post, he wrote, "I have not been allowed to......
SZA has teased a Paramore collaboration is "coming soon".
Hayley Williams, the 'This Is Why' group's lead singer, previously admitted she was eager to team up with the 'Kill Bill' hitmaker on a song and now it's officially on the way.
In a fan Q+A on Appel Music's TikTok, SZA was asked if the collab is real and teased: “Yeah.
“Soon, soon! It’s in the works.”
Hayley joked that she had been texting the Grammy winner "weekly" about hooking up on a track.
Asked on the 'Black People Love Paramore' podcast which Black artists she'd like to work with, Hayley replied: “It’s been SZA for a long time, because I love her voice.
“But also — ah man,......
Megan Thee Stallion is to embark on 'The Hot Girl Summer Tour' this year.
The 'HISS' rapper has revealed she is planning a summer of outdoor shows in 2024, with the tour named after her 2019 hit with Ty Dolla $ign and rival Nicki Minaj
Appearing on 'Good Morning America' this week, she teased: “Oh, we’re having the tour this year.
The Hot Girl Summer Tour is gonna be 2024 summertime. I feel like I’ve never been able to be outside during my early days during the summer since 2019.”
Megan, 28, has also teased a new album is also on the way.
She said: "So this is gonna be the first time that I drop an album on time for the summer. I do want to give the......
Travis Scott, Burna Boy and Luke Combs have been added to the line-up of performers at the 2024 Grammys.
The Sicko Mode rapper, Nigerian singer/songwriter and country music star will take to the stage during the annual awards show at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on 4 February.
They join previously announced performers Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Burna Boy, real name Damini Ogulu, is nominated for four Grammys, including Best Global Music Album for I Told Them..., Best African Music Performance for City Boys, Best Global Music Performance for Alone, and Best Melodic Rap Performance for Sittin' on Top of the World.
Meanwhile, Combs is shortlisted for Best Country......
Megan Thee Stallion has another snake-themed tune on the way this Friday (26.01.24) called 'Hiss'.
Following the release of November’s 'Cobra', which also has a metal version featuring Spiritbox, the Houston rapper has unveiled the artwork – a painting of herself with a white snake around her - and release date for her second single to be independently released.
Megan recently inked a distribution deal with Warner Music Group - whilst retaining ownership of her music.
The 'Savage' hitmaker managed to secure a contract with the major label that enables her to still be an independent artist to some degree.
The 28-year-old star released her previous LPs, 2020's 'Good......
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