Kendrick Lamar & SZA Refuse To Perform “All The Stars” At Oscars
The “Best Original Song” nominees don’t want any part of the Academy’s shenanigans.
As is generally the custom, the other nominated artists have consented to perform their songs on live television. They include Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for “Shallow” from A Star Is Born, Jennifer Hudson for “I’ll Fight” fromRBG, Bette Midler and Marc Shaiman for “The Place Where Lost Things Go” from Mary Poppins Returns, and lastly, Gillian Welch and David Rowlings for “When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings” from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
In addition to the participation of all consenting “Best Original Song” nominees, a song and dance attributed to Queen and the “Freddy Mercury” biopic was also commissioned for the live broadcast.
As Variety reported late last month, the Oscar committee was forced to be more inclusive with the performing acts on the live telecast, after a host of big names voiced their displeasure with the existing “process,” which is indubitably a big part of the reason SZA and Kendrick Lamar pulled out, even though “All Stars” was part of the original mock-up.
Michael Jackson’s Estate Sues HBO For Upwards Of $100 Million
Michael Jackson’s estate claims the cable network is defying an NDA they signed in 1992.
According to the deposition, the NDA called for HBO to withhold from any “foul talk” against Michael Jackson for an indiscriminate amount of time. “HBO shall not make any disparaging remarks concerning Performer or any of his representatives, agents, or business practices or do any act that may harm or disparage or cause to lower in esteem the reputation or public image of..” reads the disclaimer which surfaced in court this afternoon.
The lawsuit could see HBO lose up to $100 million in damages if proven liable on all counts. As you likely already know, Leaving Neverland is centered on the allegations of two of MJ’s known accusers: James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who are now claiming that Jackson molested them when they were children. The lawsuit also claims that Safechuck and Robson hold absolutely no credibility given the fact they both took an oath absolving the King of Pop of any molestation.
R. Kelly’s Sexual Misconduct Scandal: 2 New Accusers Step Forward
R. Kelly is dealt another blow as he wards off public opinion.
In other R. Kelly-related news, a grand jury has been assembled to investigate a sex tape which allegedly shows the singer engaging in sexual acts with what is believed to be a 14-year-old girl. The damning evidence was presented to Cook County’s State Attorney’s Office by attorney Michael Avenatti. It’s still unclear whether the new accusers are in any way involved with Avenatti’s prosecution efforts in Chicago.
Soulja Boy Enlists Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, A$AP Ferg & More For New Album
Soulja Boy’s upcoming album has some big names on it.
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Soulja Boy is fresh off the release of his song “On Gang” which features some fresh faces such as OMB Bloodbath, Peso Peso, Sauce Brazy, Yung Saint Louis, and Murdah Baby. Earlier today, he revealed that he has some big names that will be featured on his next project. Among them are some of his old collaborators as well as some new ones.
“I can’t wait to my album drop. Tory Lanez. Swae lee. Triple Redd. Bhad Bhabie. ASAP Ferg. Asian doll. Smooky margeila, chief Keef, money man, Nicki Minaj, Ronny j, Murda Beatz. Wow,” he wrote on Twitter.
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I can’t wait to my album drop. Tory Lanez. Swae lee. Triple Redd. Bhad Bhabie. ASAP Ferg. Asian doll. Smooky margeila, chief Keef, money man, Nicki Minaj, Ronny j, Murda Beatz. Wow
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like he landed the Tyga feature Murda Beatz suggested Soulja Boy get for the album.
Soulja Boy’s album, How Could You Blame Me? is set to drop on July 28th. Keep your eyes peeled for that.
Cardi B Gifts Baby Kulture With A Diamond-Studded Baby Bracelet
Baby Kulture is laced up with bling and isn’t even a year old yet.
Last week Cardi shared a video of her husband Offset and Kulture, teasing that now their little one is now saying both “mama” and “papa.” No other way to celebrate these hip hop family milestones than with the drip.
R. Kelly’s Lawyer Compares Him To Beethoven & John Lennon
R. Kelly’s attorney is unhappy that the singer has to move out of his studio.
“Thru the years, history has admired creativity,” wrote Steve Greenberg. “Beethoven worked and wrote during the night. So did Freud, Tolstoy, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edison, Elon Musk, and Churchill, amongst thousands of others.” Greenberg went on to note that John Lennon used to spend 24 hours a day in bed while recording. One thing that’s missing from his remarks: those people have not been accused of sexually assaulting countless minors.
The message is closed with a note that R. Kelly will continue to work on his upcoming album elsewhere. What do you think of his statement?
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R. Kelly’s attorney is unhappy that the singer has to move out of his studio.
“Thru the years, history has admired creativity,” wrote Steve Greenberg. “Beethoven worked and wrote during the night. So did Freud, Tolstoy, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edison, Elon Musk, and Churchill, amongst thousands of others.” Greenberg went on to note that John Lennon used to spend 24 hours a day in bed while recording. One thing that’s missing from his remarks: those people have not been accused of sexually assaulting countless minors.
The message is closed with a note that R. Kelly will continue to work on his upcoming album elsewhere. What do you think of his statement?
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