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Childish Gambino sued by rapper claiming ‘This Is America’ was a rip-off of his work
According to recent reports, Childish Gambino is getting sued by a rapper who claims his Grammy award-winning song, “This Is America” is a rip-off of a lesser-known song. Kidd Wes (Emelike Nwosuocha) found Childish Gambino’s Record of the Year-winning hit song a little too similar to his own. Per TMZ, the rapper released a song in 2017 entitled “Made in America,” which he claims sounds eerily similar to Childish Gambino’s smash hit.
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Jhené Aiko, Saweetie to perform on AAPI advocacy TV special
Platinum-selling performers of part-Asian descent, including R&B singer Jhené Aiko and rapper Saweetie, will perform on a TV special produced by The Asian American Foundation, the newly formed organization launched to improve AAPI advocacy. TAAF announced Thursday that English icon Sting will also perform at “See Us Unite for Change — The Asian American Foundation in service of the AAPI Community.” It will air on May 21 on a number of channels, including MTV, BET, VH1, Comedy Central as well as Facebook Watch.
Yahoo Music
'The Masked Singer' Robopine makes a fast and furious exit
“You played the game better than just about anybody,” judge Ken Jeong told the 'Alter Ego' actor, who'd scripted an entire fake backstory.
Yahoo Movies
She is 0-for-12 at the Oscars, but Diane Warren remains upbeat: 'I hold a record in something!'
The composer could earn a 13th nomination for her Reba McEntyre-performed song in "Four Good Days," but she's yet to win the elusive Oscar.
SPIN
Red Hot Chili Peppers to Sell Entire Song Catalog for $140 Million
Forget "Give it away give it away give it away now," the Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold the rights to their song catalog — which includes the hits "Scar Tissue," "Under the Bridge" and "Californication" — to Hipgnosis Songs Fund. Over the past year, the fund has also purchased stacks in the catalogs of…
People
Ray Reyes, Former Member of Menudo, Dead at 51
"It is with great pain in my soul that I confirm the death of my beloved brother," Raül Reyes wrote Friday
People
EDM Producer Pierce Fulton Dead Following 'Tragic Struggle with His Mental Health,' Says Brother
“Pierce was so incredibly full of life, love & unimaginable creativity,” his brother Griff wrote in an obituary
Yahoo Music
Nancy Wilson talks first solo album, 35th anniversary of 'These Dreams' and giving Eddie Van Halen his first acoustic guitar
In a full-circle moment, Nancy's debut solo LP coincides with the anniversary of "These Dreams," featuring Nancy on lead vocals, becoming the first Heart single to reach No. 1.
Variety
Tegan and Sara ‘High School’ Series From Clea DuVall Greenlit at IMDb TV
Twin music duo Tegan and Sara’s best-selling memoir “High School” will be adapted as an original series for Amazon’s IMDb TV free, ad-supported streaming service. The show, announced as part of Amazon’s first-ever NewFronts presentation Monday, will be executive produced by identical twins Tegan and Sara and writer-director-actor Clea DuVall. “High School” is a coming-of-age […]
Yahoo Entertainment
The It List: Dave Grohl, other rockers talk the importance of mom in 'From Cradle to Stage'; Emilia Clarke stars in true crime thriller 'Above Suspicion'; a '90s girl group returns in 'Girls5Eva'; and the best in pop culture the week of May 3, 2021
Here are our pop culture picks for May 3-9, including the best deals we could find for each.
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Marilyn Manson denies 'Game of Thrones' star Esmé Bianco's allegations of sexual assault
'Game of Thrones' star Esmé Bianco has filed a lawsuit accusing Marilyn Manson of sexual assault and human trafficking, detailing rape and abuse.
Variety
The Weeknd Calls Grammys ‘Corrupt,’ Despite Inspiring Their Recent Rule Change: ‘I Will Not Be Submitting Music in the Future’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The Weeknd has responded to the rule changes for the Grammy Awards announced by the Recording Academy on Friday — primarily a change that eliminates the “secret” nomination-review committees that played a key role in his being shut out of all nominations for the 2021 awards, despite having one of the biggest albums and the […]
Yahoo Music
Viewers outraged after twist backfires: 'Single worst idea "American Idol" has ever had!'
Twitter was not the Happiest Place Online after the top seven Disney Night's controversial outcome.
Variety
Grammy Awards Eliminate ‘Secret’ Nominating Committees
The Recording Academy announced today that it has made significant changes to the Grammy Awards process — including the elimination of nearly all of the controversial “secret” nominating committees that made final decisions about which artists or recordings were nominated in certain categories, including the “Big Four” General field of Album, Song, Record of the Year and […]
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Vanessa Carlton on not feeling 'protected' early in her career, friendship with Terry Crews and how she always got the 'White Chicks' joke
The "A Thousand Miles" singer-songwriter, now age 40, is a thousand miles emotionally and artistically from the hit that made her a target in a predatory industry.
SPIN
Marilyn Manson and Former Manager Sued for ‘Human Trafficking’ by Game of Thrones Actress Esmé Bianco
Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco has sued Marilyn Manson and former manager Tony Ciulla, alleging that the singer raped and sexually battered her and that the pair violated human trafficking laws by bringing her from London to Los Angeles under false pretenses, according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by SPIN. TMZ was first to report…
Yahoo Celebrity
5 arrests made in Lady Gaga dognapping case
Lady Gaga's dog walker was shot and two of her dogs stolen on Feb. 24. The woman who turned in the French bulldogs is among those charged.
Variety
Justin Bieber Summer Tour Will Be Postponed Until 2022
A Justin Bieber tour that was scheduled to begin June 2 and run through the summer has been pushed back into 2022, with an official announcement likely to come soon, sources tell Variety. Postponement of at least some of the dates, if not the entire tour, has seemed like a fait accompli for months. It’s […]
People
Billie Eilish Drops Music Video to New Single 'Your Power' from Upcoming Second Album
"this is one of my favorite songs i've ever written," Billie Eilish said of her new single, "Your Power"
Complex
Billie Eilish Shares New Single and Video “Your Power” Off ‘Happier Than Ever’ Album
The song marks the third single fans have heard off her upcoming July 30 album 'Happier Than Ever,' following "My Future" and "Therefore I Am."
Associated Press
Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan Wallen
The Weeknd was snubbed by the Grammys but he’s the leading nominee at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, where rappers Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD earned multiple posthumous nominations, including top artist, and disgraced country singer Morgan Wallen is a six-time nominee. The Weeknd, Juice WRLD and Pop Smoke — the third most-nominated act — are up for top artist along with Taylor Swift and Drake, the show’s most decorated winner of all-time. The Billboard Awards will air live on May 23.
Variety
Morgan Wallen Won’t Be Invited to Billboard Awards, Despite His Six Nominations, Producers Say
Despite being nominated six times for this year’s Billboard Music Awards, country star Morgan Wallen will not be invited to participate in the live telecast on March 23, Dick Clark Productions has announced. Since “his recent conduct does not align with our core values, we will not be including him on the show in any […]
Associated Press
English rockers Genesis announce 1st U.S. tour in 14 years
English rock band Genesis is returning to the U.S. for their first tour in 14 years.
People
Kodak Black Enters Plea Deal in His Sexual Assault Case and Avoids Jail Time
The “Tunnel Vision” rapper was initially charged with first-degree sexual misconduct and had those charges reduced, PEOPLE confirms
Yahoo Music
John Legend opens up about importance of getting vaccinated, 'deeper than ever' connection with Chrissy Teigen and moving past a difficult 2020: 'A better day has come'
Discussing his "This is Our Shot" campaign, the musician and activist looks back on a politically and personally challenging past year and says he's "hopeful" about the future.

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