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#RHOA: Kim Zolciak's estranged husband Kroy Biermann reached out to wife of RHOA star's new love interest
Kroy Biermann reached out to Jillian Green, the estranged spouse of Kim Zolciak's alleged new beau Kyle Mowitz, to warn her about Zolciak and her motives, according to legal documents in Mowitz's $100 million divorce.
The shock reveal was made during a June 16 deposition Green participated in, Us Weekly reported Wednesday, citing legal documents.
Green in her June deposition said that Biermann, 40, first contacted her via phone call to speak with her about 'Kyle and Kim's involvement and his concern,' the outlet reported, citing court docs.
Biermann took pointed shots at his estranged spouse Zolciak, 47, and what he believed are her motives for getting involved with the wealthy businessman, Green said.
Green said that Biermann warned her the Bravo alum would aim to 'financially … drain money from Kyle' in every possible way, according to legal docs.
Daily Mail has reached out to reps for Zolciak and Biermann for further comment on the story.
Kroy Biermann reached out to Jillian Green, the estranged spouse of Kim Zolciak's new beau Kyle Mowitz, to warn her about Zolciak and her motives, according to legal documents in Mowitz's $100 million divorce. Zolciak, 47, pictured on What What Happens Live
Green in her June deposition said that Biermann, 40, first contacted her via phone call to speak with her about 'Kyle and Kim's involvement and his concern,' the outlet reported, citing court docs. Biermann and Zolciak pictured in Atlanta in October of 2022
Green said in the June deposition that Biermann literally came with receipts, in the form of proof that The Real Housewives Of Atlanta alum had been using Mowitz's credit card to pay for her groceries and Instacart purchases.
Green said in the deposition she did not confront Mowitz about the grocery purchases, but did chronicle the receipts with photographs she subsequently provided to her attorneys.
Green in the deposition said that Biermann told him that Zolciak 'was narcissistic and had a gambling problem' and 'wasn't present for her children.'
Green said in the deposition that she met privately with Biermann due to his status as a public figure, with his background in the NFL and on Bravo TV shows, the outlet reported.
Green reiterated that she only met Biermann once at her cousin's house; that there was never any romantic relationship between them; and that they hadn't talked for more than two months as of June.
Green said in the deposition that she deleted the texts Biermann sent her before he could give them to attorneys presiding over their divorce proceedings.
Green said Biermann told her that he had 'sat outside' Mowitz's house, but that she didn't fear he would try to harm him him, the outlet reported.
In the deposition, Green was asked by Mowitz's lawyer, 'Would it surprise you to learn that [Biermann] was outside of Kyle's residence yesterday?' and said, 'Yes - well, I mean, he told me that he was.'
Insiders told TMZ earlier this month that Zolciak – whose marriage to Biermann appeared doomed by financial issues related to gambling and living above their means – began dating Mowitz this past April or May.
The relationship was described as being 'super serious,' insiders told the outlet, as the new couple have been spending 'a ton of time together.'
They are 'very happy together' in their romance, sources told the outlet, which noted that Zolciak was subpoenaed in Mowitz's $100 million divorce from his estranged wife Green.
Green sent legal papers to Zolciak requesting she sit for a deposition and provide records of all of her written communications with Mowitz, sources claimed.
Insiders told TMZ that there was no overlap in Zolciak and Mowitz's respective relationships, as they started seeing each other only after they had respectively filed for divorce.
Zolciak reportedly spent more than a year on the single sidelines before dating again after her split with former NFL player.
In terms of their past legal entanglements, Green said in court testimony that she had kissed another man in May 2024 while on a trip to Las Vegas, TMZ reported.
Green said she wasn't challenging the notion that Zolciak and Mowitz began dating after her estranged husband filed for divorce this past March.
The shock reveal was made during a June 16 deposition Green participated in, Us Weekly reported Wednesday, citing legal documents.
Green in her June deposition said that Biermann, 40, first contacted her via phone call to speak with her about 'Kyle and Kim's involvement and his concern,' the outlet reported, citing court docs.
Biermann took pointed shots at his estranged spouse Zolciak, 47, and what he believed are her motives for getting involved with the wealthy businessman, Green said.
Green said that Biermann warned her the Bravo alum would aim to 'financially … drain money from Kyle' in every possible way, according to legal docs.
Daily Mail has reached out to reps for Zolciak and Biermann for further comment on the story.
Kroy Biermann reached out to Jillian Green, the estranged spouse of Kim Zolciak's new beau Kyle Mowitz, to warn her about Zolciak and her motives, according to legal documents in Mowitz's $100 million divorce. Zolciak, 47, pictured on What What Happens Live
Green in her June deposition said that Biermann, 40, first contacted her via phone call to speak with her about 'Kyle and Kim's involvement and his concern,' the outlet reported, citing court docs. Biermann and Zolciak pictured in Atlanta in October of 2022
Green said in the June deposition that Biermann literally came with receipts, in the form of proof that The Real Housewives Of Atlanta alum had been using Mowitz's credit card to pay for her groceries and Instacart purchases.
Green said in the deposition she did not confront Mowitz about the grocery purchases, but did chronicle the receipts with photographs she subsequently provided to her attorneys.
Green in the deposition said that Biermann told him that Zolciak 'was narcissistic and had a gambling problem' and 'wasn't present for her children.'
Green said in the deposition that she met privately with Biermann due to his status as a public figure, with his background in the NFL and on Bravo TV shows, the outlet reported.
Green reiterated that she only met Biermann once at her cousin's house; that there was never any romantic relationship between them; and that they hadn't talked for more than two months as of June.
Green said in the deposition that she deleted the texts Biermann sent her before he could give them to attorneys presiding over their divorce proceedings.
Green said Biermann told her that he had 'sat outside' Mowitz's house, but that she didn't fear he would try to harm him him, the outlet reported.
In the deposition, Green was asked by Mowitz's lawyer, 'Would it surprise you to learn that [Biermann] was outside of Kyle's residence yesterday?' and said, 'Yes - well, I mean, he told me that he was.'
Insiders told TMZ earlier this month that Zolciak – whose marriage to Biermann appeared doomed by financial issues related to gambling and living above their means – began dating Mowitz this past April or May.
The relationship was described as being 'super serious,' insiders told the outlet, as the new couple have been spending 'a ton of time together.'
They are 'very happy together' in their romance, sources told the outlet, which noted that Zolciak was subpoenaed in Mowitz's $100 million divorce from his estranged wife Green.
Green sent legal papers to Zolciak requesting she sit for a deposition and provide records of all of her written communications with Mowitz, sources claimed.
Insiders told TMZ that there was no overlap in Zolciak and Mowitz's respective relationships, as they started seeing each other only after they had respectively filed for divorce.
Zolciak reportedly spent more than a year on the single sidelines before dating again after her split with former NFL player.
In terms of their past legal entanglements, Green said in court testimony that she had kissed another man in May 2024 while on a trip to Las Vegas, TMZ reported.
Green said she wasn't challenging the notion that Zolciak and Mowitz began dating after her estranged husband filed for divorce this past March.
#NewMusic from Chlöe Bailey ‘Keep Watching’
Following fan demand, Chlöe has officially released her new track “Keep Watching” via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records.
Written, composed and produced by Chlöe, “Keep Watching” struts with a confidence even naysayers would admire. Her quick-fire vocal delivery evokes an urgency best addressed on a dance floor.
Lyrically, the booty-shaking banger alternates between self-affirming boasts (“I got a purpose”) and respect-demanding declarations (“Check my credentials”). She sings in the chorus, “Keep talking / I know that you liking what you see, you’re still watching.”
Chlöe first previewed “Keep Watching” on Aug. 25 across her social media accounts, showing a clipped video of her creating the beat and laying down vocals. In an Instagram caption, she quoted a lyric from the song: “I built an appetite to stepping on necks a lil.”
On Sept. 10, Chlöe told her 7.6 million Instagram followers that she completed the track with their motivation. “I finished the song just for you guys ! after you gassed me up from the making of the beat video… here it is! from my computer, straight to your ears,” she wrote.
“Keep Watching” is the follow-up to “The Nightlife,” Chlöe’s collaboration with Honey Dijon that dropped Oct. 3. The pulsating banger, which is the title track and lead single to Dijon’s upcoming debut album, arrived with a music video directed by Andrew Makadsi.
Aside from collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, Joey Bada$$ and Tinashe, “Keep Watching” is Chlöe’s first solo track since releasing her sophomore album, Trouble In Paradise, in 2024.
In other music news, Chlöe will appear on her sister Halle‘s debut solo album, Love? Or Something Like It, which drops Friday (Oct. 24). The duo previously collaborated on “Want Me” from Trouble In Paradise.
Stream Chlöe’s new song “Keep Watching” BELOW
Following fan demand, Chlöe has officially released her new track “Keep Watching” via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records.
Written, composed and produced by Chlöe, “Keep Watching” struts with a confidence even naysayers would admire. Her quick-fire vocal delivery evokes an urgency best addressed on a dance floor.
Lyrically, the booty-shaking banger alternates between self-affirming boasts (“I got a purpose”) and respect-demanding declarations (“Check my credentials”). She sings in the chorus, “Keep talking / I know that you liking what you see, you’re still watching.”
Chlöe first previewed “Keep Watching” on Aug. 25 across her social media accounts, showing a clipped video of her creating the beat and laying down vocals. In an Instagram caption, she quoted a lyric from the song: “I built an appetite to stepping on necks a lil.”
On Sept. 10, Chlöe told her 7.6 million Instagram followers that she completed the track with their motivation. “I finished the song just for you guys ! after you gassed me up from the making of the beat video… here it is! from my computer, straight to your ears,” she wrote.
“Keep Watching” is the follow-up to “The Nightlife,” Chlöe’s collaboration with Honey Dijon that dropped Oct. 3. The pulsating banger, which is the title track and lead single to Dijon’s upcoming debut album, arrived with a music video directed by Andrew Makadsi.
Aside from collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, Joey Bada$$ and Tinashe, “Keep Watching” is Chlöe’s first solo track since releasing her sophomore album, Trouble In Paradise, in 2024.
In other music news, Chlöe will appear on her sister Halle‘s debut solo album, Love? Or Something Like It, which drops Friday (Oct. 24). The duo previously collaborated on “Want Me” from Trouble In Paradise.
Stream Chlöe’s new song “Keep Watching” BELOW
#HipHopNews: The Alchemist & Hit-Boy Share Tracklist & Features For ‘Goldfish’ Album
The Alchemist and Hit-Boy have called on a few friends for their Goldfish album.
The dynamic duo have revealed the cover art, tracklist and features for their upcoming joint album, which is set to drop this Friday (October 24).
Clocking in at 15 songs, Goldfish boasts appearances from Havoc, Conway The Machine, Boldy James, Jay Worthy, Hit-Boy’s father Big Hit and multi-instrumentalist Johnathan Hulett.
Fans have already been treated to two tracks from the project in the form of “Business Merger” and the Havoc-assisted “Celebration Moments.”
Goldfish is not just a joining of forces between two of the best producers (and rappers) in the game today, though.
The album is accompanied by a short film of the same name starring both The Alchemist and Hit-Boy, as well as a host of accomplished actors such as Danny Trejo, Simon Rex, Rory Culkin, Blake Anderson and Gerald “Slink” Johnson.
The dynamic duo have revealed the cover art, tracklist and features for their upcoming joint album, which is set to drop this Friday (October 24).
Clocking in at 15 songs, Goldfish boasts appearances from Havoc, Conway The Machine, Boldy James, Jay Worthy, Hit-Boy’s father Big Hit and multi-instrumentalist Johnathan Hulett.
Fans have already been treated to two tracks from the project in the form of “Business Merger” and the Havoc-assisted “Celebration Moments.”
Goldfish is not just a joining of forces between two of the best producers (and rappers) in the game today, though.
The album is accompanied by a short film of the same name starring both The Alchemist and Hit-Boy, as well as a host of accomplished actors such as Danny Trejo, Simon Rex, Rory Culkin, Blake Anderson and Gerald “Slink” Johnson.
The movie also marks the acting debuts of Conway The Machine, Lefty Gunplay and Big Twins, with Abteen Bagheri-Fard (A$AP Rocky “Peso”) in the director’s seat.
According to a press release, Goldfish follows “a squad of hit men disguised as carpet cleaners attempting to leave a life of crime in a chaotic flurry of events.”
Bryant Gumbel, Former ‘Today’ Host & Sportscaster, Hospitalized After Medical Emergency
Sportscaster Bryant Gumbel has reportedly been hospitalized following a “medical emergency.”
According to TMZ, the former Today host was taken by first responders on a gurney from his New York apartment on October 20 and transported to a nearby hospital. A family member told the outlet that the 77-year-old former sportscaster was “OK,” though no additional details about his condition have been released.
Gumbel, who retired from broadcasting in 2023, had previously battled lung cancer in 2009.
The former host spent 15 years co-anchoring Today, where he shared the desk with Jane Pauley and later Katie Couric.
He also hosted HBO’s acclaimed investigative series Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, which ran for nearly 30 years before concluding in 2023. Over its celebrated run, the series earned 37 Sports Emmys and three Peabody Awards. In May 2023, Gumbel was honored with the Sports Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his groundbreaking work in sports journalism.
“We’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity, and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost three decades has been very gratifying.” Gumbel said about the end of Real Sports after 29 years. “I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the page.”
The sportscaster recently lost his older brother, NFL broadcaster and the host of March Madness, Greg Gumbel, in December 2024. He was 78.
Since the news broke, fans rushed to social media to offer support to Gumbel and his family.
“News legend,” wrote one fan on Instagram.
“Hang in there, Mr. Gumbel, stay positive. Ur here for a reason. I am praying for u,” wrote another.
“I really miss watching him on Real Sports. Hands down the best journalists and storytellers in the sports world,” wrote one fan on Reddit.
According to TMZ, the former Today host was taken by first responders on a gurney from his New York apartment on October 20 and transported to a nearby hospital. A family member told the outlet that the 77-year-old former sportscaster was “OK,” though no additional details about his condition have been released.
Gumbel, who retired from broadcasting in 2023, had previously battled lung cancer in 2009.
The former host spent 15 years co-anchoring Today, where he shared the desk with Jane Pauley and later Katie Couric.
He also hosted HBO’s acclaimed investigative series Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, which ran for nearly 30 years before concluding in 2023. Over its celebrated run, the series earned 37 Sports Emmys and three Peabody Awards. In May 2023, Gumbel was honored with the Sports Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his groundbreaking work in sports journalism.
“We’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity, and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost three decades has been very gratifying.” Gumbel said about the end of Real Sports after 29 years. “I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the page.”
The sportscaster recently lost his older brother, NFL broadcaster and the host of March Madness, Greg Gumbel, in December 2024. He was 78.
Since the news broke, fans rushed to social media to offer support to Gumbel and his family.
“News legend,” wrote one fan on Instagram.
“Hang in there, Mr. Gumbel, stay positive. Ur here for a reason. I am praying for u,” wrote another.
“I really miss watching him on Real Sports. Hands down the best journalists and storytellers in the sports world,” wrote one fan on Reddit.
Chris Brown Trolls Kevin McCall After His Emotional Breakdown Over Financial Struggles
Chris Brown seemingly called out Kevin McCall on his Instagram Story, Tuesday night, after a clip of him complaining about his financial struggles on the Back On Figg show went viral on social media. During the interview, McCall claimed to have an EBT card and complained about Brown not helping him out with money. The two worked on several songs together in the early 2010s.
“Remember this: you can’t walk across a burnt bridge. And you know what’s funnier than a troll? A BROKE ONE,” Brown wrote over a black screen. He and McCall famously worked together on the hit song, "Deuces," in 2010, as well as his 2011 single "Strip." They had a falling out between 2014 and 2016 after a disagreement over royalties.
As for McCall's appearance on the Back On Figg show, he complained about Brown allegedly still owing him money. "Why the f*ck I got an EBT card?" he asked while showing the card to the camera. After bringing up the success of Chris Brown's recent Breezy Bowl XX tour, he added: "Can I get $25K for them four songs I owe you?" From there, he got emotional and broke into tears while further discussing his financial struggles.
While Chris Brown didn't have the kindest reaction to McCall's interview, Young Thug offered his help on social media. He theorized that Brown may not have seen his message yet. Taking to X, he wrote: "Kevin McCall hit me my n***a, I’ll give u the 25k u need, and i no CB would give it to u also bro he a real one. N****s is busy sometimes brada."
As for Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX tour, he began performing in Europe back in June and kicked off the run of North American dates in late July. For the shows, he brought along Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, and Jhené Aiko as supporting acts. The final concert was in Seattle, Washington, earlier this month.
Chris Brown seemingly called out Kevin McCall on his Instagram Story, Tuesday night, after a clip of him complaining about his financial struggles on the Back On Figg show went viral on social media. During the interview, McCall claimed to have an EBT card and complained about Brown not helping him out with money. The two worked on several songs together in the early 2010s.
“Remember this: you can’t walk across a burnt bridge. And you know what’s funnier than a troll? A BROKE ONE,” Brown wrote over a black screen. He and McCall famously worked together on the hit song, "Deuces," in 2010, as well as his 2011 single "Strip." They had a falling out between 2014 and 2016 after a disagreement over royalties.
As for McCall's appearance on the Back On Figg show, he complained about Brown allegedly still owing him money. "Why the f*ck I got an EBT card?" he asked while showing the card to the camera. After bringing up the success of Chris Brown's recent Breezy Bowl XX tour, he added: "Can I get $25K for them four songs I owe you?" From there, he got emotional and broke into tears while further discussing his financial struggles.
While Chris Brown didn't have the kindest reaction to McCall's interview, Young Thug offered his help on social media. He theorized that Brown may not have seen his message yet. Taking to X, he wrote: "Kevin McCall hit me my n***a, I’ll give u the 25k u need, and i no CB would give it to u also bro he a real one. N****s is busy sometimes brada."
As for Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX tour, he began performing in Europe back in June and kicked off the run of North American dates in late July. For the shows, he brought along Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, and Jhené Aiko as supporting acts. The final concert was in Seattle, Washington, earlier this month.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'woke up with a knife to his throat'
Charlucci Finney, a friend of Combs, has revealed the rapper endured a scary and nearly fatal incident while behind bars.
"He woke up with a knife to his throat," Finney alleged in an interview with the Daily Mail. "I don't know whether he fought him off or the guards came, I just know that it happened."
Finney, a long standing friend of Combs, told the outlet that he believed the alleged incident inside the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn was meant to scare the music producer rather than hurt him.
"If this guy had wanted to harm him, Sean would have been harmed," he said. "It would only take a second to cut his throat with a weapon and kill him."
Finney continued, "It was probably a way to say: 'Next time you ain't gonna be so lucky.' Everything is intimidation. But with Sean it won't work. Sean is from Harlem."
Combs has been in jail since his September 2024 arrest on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution.
His case went to trial in May. Two months later, he was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Lizzo sued over copyright for Sydney Sweeney song
Lizzo is being sued for allegedly sampling another artist's song without permission, on a song that blew up on social media thanks to a reference to actress Sydney Sweeney.
The pop star posted a brief snippet of the as-yet-untitled song in August. It caused a stir by mentioning Sweeney's adverts for the jeans company American Eagle, which some critics said promoted white supremacism.
But lawyers for the GRC Trust were more interested in the music. They claim Lizzo unlawfully sampled the 1970s song Win or Lose (We Tried), for which they own the copyright.
GRC is suing Lizzo in California for lost profits. Lizzo's spokesperson expressed shock that action was being taken over an unreleased song.
"We are surprised that The GRC Trust filed this lawsuit," the singer's representative said.
"To be clear, the song has never been commercially released or monetised, and no decision has been made at this time regarding any future commercial release of the song."
The song in question has not been registered with copyright or royalty societies in the US - so it is unclear how Lizzo might have earned money by posting a 13-second clip to social media.
However, in legal papers filed in California, GRC Trust claims the star "obtained profits they would not have realised but for their infringement" of Win Or Lose (We Tried), originally recorded by soul singer Sam Dees.
The company's lawyers say they "attempted informal resolution of the dispute" with Lizzo's team, "but reached an impasse, necessitating the filing of this case".
They are seeking an injunction blocking further distribution of the song; and a financial settlement equal to "all [of the] defendants' profits, plus all GRC's losses", from the alleged copyright infringement.
Lizzo's original posts have been scrubbed from her social media accounts.
The song clip, which has now been deleted, was posted to Lizzo's Instagram and TikTok profile in August
The song - which fans have dubbed either Good Jeans or I'm Goin' In Till October - was originally uploaded in August, alongside a video of Lizzo washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top and cut off shorts.
The lyrics went viral after she referenced actress Sydney Sweeney's advertisement campaign for American Eagle Jeans.
The campaign became a political talking point, with some critics accusing the company of championing white beauty standards by pairing Sweeney (who has blonde hair and blue eyes) with a slogan which was a play on the phrase "great genes".
Lizzo's song included the line: "I got good jeans like I'm Sydney", which was interpreted as either praise or criticism of The White Lotus star, depending on the ideological slant of the publication reporting the story.
The singer made her own position clear in a follow-up video that mocked the right-wing response to Sweeney's advertisement, which even drew praise from President Trump.
Lizzo's clip opened with footage of a Fox News pundit criticising the "woke agenda" of people who accused Sweeney of promoting white supremacism.
"If this were a 300-pound non-binary person, they would be applauding her," they said.
The video then cut to a clip of Lizzo parodying the American Eagle ad, with the caption: "Lizzo's got good jeans."
This is not the first time Lizzo has faced a copyright claim.
In 2019, three producers sued over her breakout hit Truth Hurts, claiming the track was based on an earlier song, called Healthy, that they had written with Lizzo in 2017.
Lizzo denied the claims, and the case was later dismissed after the parties reached an out-of-court agreement.
Separately, the singer Mina Lioness claimed Lizzo had lifted Truth Hurts' viral lyric, "I just took a DNA test, turns out I'm 100% that bitch", from one of her social media posts.
Lizzo ultimately credited Lioness as a co-writer on the song.
Separately, GRC Trust is suing Kanye West over his sample of another Sam Dees song, Just Out Of My Reach, on his recent track Lord Lift Me Up.
"He woke up with a knife to his throat," Finney alleged in an interview with the Daily Mail. "I don't know whether he fought him off or the guards came, I just know that it happened."
Finney, a long standing friend of Combs, told the outlet that he believed the alleged incident inside the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn was meant to scare the music producer rather than hurt him.
"If this guy had wanted to harm him, Sean would have been harmed," he said. "It would only take a second to cut his throat with a weapon and kill him."
Finney continued, "It was probably a way to say: 'Next time you ain't gonna be so lucky.' Everything is intimidation. But with Sean it won't work. Sean is from Harlem."
Combs has been in jail since his September 2024 arrest on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution.
His case went to trial in May. Two months later, he was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Lizzo sued over copyright for Sydney Sweeney song
Lizzo is being sued for allegedly sampling another artist's song without permission, on a song that blew up on social media thanks to a reference to actress Sydney Sweeney.
The pop star posted a brief snippet of the as-yet-untitled song in August. It caused a stir by mentioning Sweeney's adverts for the jeans company American Eagle, which some critics said promoted white supremacism.
But lawyers for the GRC Trust were more interested in the music. They claim Lizzo unlawfully sampled the 1970s song Win or Lose (We Tried), for which they own the copyright.
GRC is suing Lizzo in California for lost profits. Lizzo's spokesperson expressed shock that action was being taken over an unreleased song.
"We are surprised that The GRC Trust filed this lawsuit," the singer's representative said.
"To be clear, the song has never been commercially released or monetised, and no decision has been made at this time regarding any future commercial release of the song."
The song in question has not been registered with copyright or royalty societies in the US - so it is unclear how Lizzo might have earned money by posting a 13-second clip to social media.
However, in legal papers filed in California, GRC Trust claims the star "obtained profits they would not have realised but for their infringement" of Win Or Lose (We Tried), originally recorded by soul singer Sam Dees.
The company's lawyers say they "attempted informal resolution of the dispute" with Lizzo's team, "but reached an impasse, necessitating the filing of this case".
They are seeking an injunction blocking further distribution of the song; and a financial settlement equal to "all [of the] defendants' profits, plus all GRC's losses", from the alleged copyright infringement.
Lizzo's original posts have been scrubbed from her social media accounts.
The song clip, which has now been deleted, was posted to Lizzo's Instagram and TikTok profile in August
The song - which fans have dubbed either Good Jeans or I'm Goin' In Till October - was originally uploaded in August, alongside a video of Lizzo washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top and cut off shorts.
The lyrics went viral after she referenced actress Sydney Sweeney's advertisement campaign for American Eagle Jeans.
The campaign became a political talking point, with some critics accusing the company of championing white beauty standards by pairing Sweeney (who has blonde hair and blue eyes) with a slogan which was a play on the phrase "great genes".
Lizzo's song included the line: "I got good jeans like I'm Sydney", which was interpreted as either praise or criticism of The White Lotus star, depending on the ideological slant of the publication reporting the story.
The singer made her own position clear in a follow-up video that mocked the right-wing response to Sweeney's advertisement, which even drew praise from President Trump.
Lizzo's clip opened with footage of a Fox News pundit criticising the "woke agenda" of people who accused Sweeney of promoting white supremacism.
"If this were a 300-pound non-binary person, they would be applauding her," they said.
The video then cut to a clip of Lizzo parodying the American Eagle ad, with the caption: "Lizzo's got good jeans."
This is not the first time Lizzo has faced a copyright claim.
In 2019, three producers sued over her breakout hit Truth Hurts, claiming the track was based on an earlier song, called Healthy, that they had written with Lizzo in 2017.
Lizzo denied the claims, and the case was later dismissed after the parties reached an out-of-court agreement.
Separately, the singer Mina Lioness claimed Lizzo had lifted Truth Hurts' viral lyric, "I just took a DNA test, turns out I'm 100% that bitch", from one of her social media posts.
Lizzo ultimately credited Lioness as a co-writer on the song.
Separately, GRC Trust is suing Kanye West over his sample of another Sam Dees song, Just Out Of My Reach, on his recent track Lord Lift Me Up.
Wanya Morris Calls Out TLC's Chilli and Denies Boyz II Men Ever Claimed They 'Didn't Need' Babyface for Success
Wanya Morris is debunking Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas' claim that Boyz II Men may have once decided they didn't need Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Morris came across a 2017 interview clip where Chilli suggested a boy band known for harmonizing — which fans believed to be Boys II Men — once decided they didn't need to work with Babyface anymore and subsequently faced a career downfall. Morris shared his thoughts in the comments section.
In the video, Chilli, 54, said that the "particular group" had "great success with Babyface," who worked with Boyz II Men several times in the '90s, including on their 1994 diamond-certified album II.
"[They said], 'We don't need babyface,' and that was the end," Chilli said in the interview, which was posted to the Instagram account nostalgiamoments on Oct. 20.
"It's not that this artist did not have any talent, but because he was thinking he could do it on his own, that's where he failed," she added, seemingly referencing a member of Boyz II Men. "As long as you're living there's always something to learn."
Then, Morris — a member of Boyz II Men — commented "Damn Sis😢Lisa would never🥺???," referencing the late TLC member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
In attempt to debunk her claims, Morris further explained that Chilli was "nowhere around our organization" to hear such comments.
"Bro, I’m just trying to figure out where she got this story from… Chilli was nowhere around our organization… and we were nowhere around theirs; besides going on tour🤔," Morris, 52, wrote. "I keep seeing this, and it blows my mind; every time🤯🤷🏾♂️"
Morris also wrote he was going to "call Babyface tomorrow and see if he remembers" the band saying "we didn't need him."
"Especially because he’s been on every project since 🤷🏾♂️," he continued.
In a separate comment, Morris wanted his "point to be heard just like theirs."
"The only thing is, they spoke on the circumstance and we didn’t… I’m not saying we were perfect and everybody loved us or should have loved us or even have to love us right now🤷🏾♂️ I’m just saying that what Chilli’s & Dallas are speaking on, concerning our friend Babyface… IS A LIE😂😂," he wrote.
TLC and Boyz II Men toured together in 1990 as opening acts for MC Hammer's Too Legit to Quit Tour. In 1995, the bands co-headlined the Budweiser Superfest Tour. Then, in 2022, the bands joined forces for a double bill at the Hollywood Bowl.
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Morris came across a 2017 interview clip where Chilli suggested a boy band known for harmonizing — which fans believed to be Boys II Men — once decided they didn't need to work with Babyface anymore and subsequently faced a career downfall. Morris shared his thoughts in the comments section.
In the video, Chilli, 54, said that the "particular group" had "great success with Babyface," who worked with Boyz II Men several times in the '90s, including on their 1994 diamond-certified album II.
"[They said], 'We don't need babyface,' and that was the end," Chilli said in the interview, which was posted to the Instagram account nostalgiamoments on Oct. 20.
"It's not that this artist did not have any talent, but because he was thinking he could do it on his own, that's where he failed," she added, seemingly referencing a member of Boyz II Men. "As long as you're living there's always something to learn."
Then, Morris — a member of Boyz II Men — commented "Damn Sis😢Lisa would never🥺???," referencing the late TLC member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
In attempt to debunk her claims, Morris further explained that Chilli was "nowhere around our organization" to hear such comments.
"Bro, I’m just trying to figure out where she got this story from… Chilli was nowhere around our organization… and we were nowhere around theirs; besides going on tour🤔," Morris, 52, wrote. "I keep seeing this, and it blows my mind; every time🤯🤷🏾♂️"
Morris also wrote he was going to "call Babyface tomorrow and see if he remembers" the band saying "we didn't need him."
"Especially because he’s been on every project since 🤷🏾♂️," he continued.
In a separate comment, Morris wanted his "point to be heard just like theirs."
"The only thing is, they spoke on the circumstance and we didn’t… I’m not saying we were perfect and everybody loved us or should have loved us or even have to love us right now🤷🏾♂️ I’m just saying that what Chilli’s & Dallas are speaking on, concerning our friend Babyface… IS A LIE😂😂," he wrote.
TLC and Boyz II Men toured together in 1990 as opening acts for MC Hammer's Too Legit to Quit Tour. In 1995, the bands co-headlined the Budweiser Superfest Tour. Then, in 2022, the bands joined forces for a double bill at the Hollywood Bowl.
Pardoned J6 Rioter Charged With Threatening Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
A man who was pardoned after participating in the January 6 Capitol riot faces new charges for allegedly threatening to kill Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Christopher Moynihan, 34, faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat, New York State police announced.
CBS News reported that Moynihan allegedly sent text messages that he planned to "eliminate" Jeffries when the Democrat spoke at the Economic Club of New York on Monday.
The outlet also cited court documents that quoted Moynihan as stating that "Hakeem Jeffries makes a speech in a few days in NYC I cannot allow this terrorist to live." He also allegedly wrote: "Even if I am hated, he must be eliminated, I will kill him for the future."
"I am grateful to state and federal law enforcement for their swift and decisive action to apprehend a dangerous individual who made a credible death threat against me with every intention to carry it out," Jeffries said in a statement.
Jeffries noted that Moynihan was pardoned on President Trump's first day in office. "Since the blanket pardon that occurred earlier this year, many of the criminals released have committed additional crimes throughout the country. Unfortunately, our brave men and women in law enforcement are being forced to spend their time keeping our communities safe from these violent individuals who should never have been pardoned," Jeffries said.
A man who was pardoned after participating in the January 6 Capitol riot faces new charges for allegedly threatening to kill Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Christopher Moynihan, 34, faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat, New York State police announced.
CBS News reported that Moynihan allegedly sent text messages that he planned to "eliminate" Jeffries when the Democrat spoke at the Economic Club of New York on Monday.
The outlet also cited court documents that quoted Moynihan as stating that "Hakeem Jeffries makes a speech in a few days in NYC I cannot allow this terrorist to live." He also allegedly wrote: "Even if I am hated, he must be eliminated, I will kill him for the future."
"I am grateful to state and federal law enforcement for their swift and decisive action to apprehend a dangerous individual who made a credible death threat against me with every intention to carry it out," Jeffries said in a statement.
Jeffries noted that Moynihan was pardoned on President Trump's first day in office. "Since the blanket pardon that occurred earlier this year, many of the criminals released have committed additional crimes throughout the country. Unfortunately, our brave men and women in law enforcement are being forced to spend their time keeping our communities safe from these violent individuals who should never have been pardoned," Jeffries said.
Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing at retirement show
Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art form.
Copeland, who a decade ago became the first Black female principal dancer in the company's 75-year history, was feted at its star-studded fall gala at Manhattan's Lincoln Center. Oprah Winfrey and Debbie Allen were among those who gave speeches of praise.
Winfrey spoke of the power of young people of color seeing Copeland lead iconic ballets like Swan Lake.
"Misty didn't just perform ballet," Winfrey said of the ballerina who has achieved a unique crossover fame. "She changed it. She redefined who belongs, who gets to be seen, and who gets to lead."
In a way, the gala was both a return and a departure for Copeland, 43. She was dancing with the company for the first time in five years. During that time, Copeland has been raising a son, Jackson, with her husband. The 3-year-old came onstage to hug his mother during curtain calls, wearing a tuxedo.
Copeland has also been continuing her career as an author — the second volume of her Bunheads series appeared in September — and working to increase diversity in the dance world with her namesake foundation, including "Be Bold," an afterschool program designed for young children of color.
But she decided to dust off the pointe shoes so she could have one last spin on the ABT stage — including as Juliet, one of the most passionate roles in ballet and her personal favorite. Copeland's Romeo in the balcony pas de deux was Calvin Royal III, who in 2020 became ABT's first Black male principal dancer in two decades.
The duo later reappeared for another duet, this time a modern one, in Wrecka Stow, by Kyle Abraham. For Copeland's final performance of the night, she performed Twyla Tharp's Sinatra Suite with another of her favorite partners, Herman Cornejo.
The night, which also celebrated ABT's 85th anniversary and was curated in large part by Copeland herself, included speeches and film clips about her career. And her fellow dancers performed excerpts of ballets in her honor. At the end, a beaming Copeland was given a quintessential ballet farewell, as colleagues, teachers, friends and family came out to greet her, one by one, with hugs and bouquets while glittery confetti poured from the rafters.
Though Copeland has not closed the door on dancing altogether, it's clear an era is ending.
"It's been 25 years at ABT, and I think it's time," she told The Associated Press in an interview in June, when she announced her retirement. "It's time for me to move to the next stage."
She added: "You know, I've become the person that I am today, and have all the opportunities I have today, because of ballet, (and) because of American Ballet Theatre. I feel like this is me saying 'thank you' to the company. So it's a farewell. (But) it won't be the end of me dancing. … Never say never."
'It chips away at you': Misty Copeland on the whiteness of ballet
On the carpet Wednesday before her performance, she said: "I feel good. I feel ready to take this next step." She noted that she would be continuing her work promoting diversity: "There's so much work and effort that has to be continuous."
Allen told reporters that Copeland had "helped to redefine the face of ballet. She's inspired millions of people around the world and hopefully, American Ballet Theatre will not wait another 50 years before they have another beautiful Black principal dancer."
The evening at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater was streamed live to nearby Alice Tully Hall across the plaza, with attendance free to the public — another sign of Copeland's unique brand of fame in the dance world.
Copeland was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in San Pedro, California, where she lived in near poverty and through periods of homelessness as her single mother struggled to support her and five siblings.
For a future professional dancer, she came to ballet relatively late — at 13 — but soon excelled and went on to study at the San Francisco Ballet School and ABT on scholarship opportunities. After a stint in the junior company, Copeland joined ABT as a member of the corps de ballet in April 2001, becoming a soloist six years later.
In June 2015, Copeland was promoted to principal dancer. Unlike other promotions, which are announced quietly, Copeland's was announced at a news conference — a testament to her celebrity. Only days before, she'd made a triumphant New York debut in Swan Lake in the starring role of Odette/Odile, drawing a diverse and enthusiastic crowd to the Metropolitan Opera House.
In the AP interview, Copeland acknowledged that it's striking that when she leaves ABT, there will no longer be a Black female principal dancer at the company.
"It's definitely concerning," Copeland said. "I think I've just gotten to a place in my career where there's only so much I can do on a stage. There's only so much that visual representation … can do. I feel like it's the perfect timing for me to be stepping into a new role, and hopefully still shaping and shifting the ballet world and culture."
She also noted this is an especially trying moment for anyone working in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.
"It's a difficult time," she said. "And I think all we can really do is keep our heads down and keep doing the work. There's no way to stop the people that feel passionate about this work. We will continue doing it."
Copeland, who a decade ago became the first Black female principal dancer in the company's 75-year history, was feted at its star-studded fall gala at Manhattan's Lincoln Center. Oprah Winfrey and Debbie Allen were among those who gave speeches of praise.
Winfrey spoke of the power of young people of color seeing Copeland lead iconic ballets like Swan Lake.
"Misty didn't just perform ballet," Winfrey said of the ballerina who has achieved a unique crossover fame. "She changed it. She redefined who belongs, who gets to be seen, and who gets to lead."
In a way, the gala was both a return and a departure for Copeland, 43. She was dancing with the company for the first time in five years. During that time, Copeland has been raising a son, Jackson, with her husband. The 3-year-old came onstage to hug his mother during curtain calls, wearing a tuxedo.
Copeland has also been continuing her career as an author — the second volume of her Bunheads series appeared in September — and working to increase diversity in the dance world with her namesake foundation, including "Be Bold," an afterschool program designed for young children of color.
But she decided to dust off the pointe shoes so she could have one last spin on the ABT stage — including as Juliet, one of the most passionate roles in ballet and her personal favorite. Copeland's Romeo in the balcony pas de deux was Calvin Royal III, who in 2020 became ABT's first Black male principal dancer in two decades.
The duo later reappeared for another duet, this time a modern one, in Wrecka Stow, by Kyle Abraham. For Copeland's final performance of the night, she performed Twyla Tharp's Sinatra Suite with another of her favorite partners, Herman Cornejo.
The night, which also celebrated ABT's 85th anniversary and was curated in large part by Copeland herself, included speeches and film clips about her career. And her fellow dancers performed excerpts of ballets in her honor. At the end, a beaming Copeland was given a quintessential ballet farewell, as colleagues, teachers, friends and family came out to greet her, one by one, with hugs and bouquets while glittery confetti poured from the rafters.
Though Copeland has not closed the door on dancing altogether, it's clear an era is ending.
"It's been 25 years at ABT, and I think it's time," she told The Associated Press in an interview in June, when she announced her retirement. "It's time for me to move to the next stage."
She added: "You know, I've become the person that I am today, and have all the opportunities I have today, because of ballet, (and) because of American Ballet Theatre. I feel like this is me saying 'thank you' to the company. So it's a farewell. (But) it won't be the end of me dancing. … Never say never."
'It chips away at you': Misty Copeland on the whiteness of ballet
On the carpet Wednesday before her performance, she said: "I feel good. I feel ready to take this next step." She noted that she would be continuing her work promoting diversity: "There's so much work and effort that has to be continuous."
Allen told reporters that Copeland had "helped to redefine the face of ballet. She's inspired millions of people around the world and hopefully, American Ballet Theatre will not wait another 50 years before they have another beautiful Black principal dancer."
The evening at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater was streamed live to nearby Alice Tully Hall across the plaza, with attendance free to the public — another sign of Copeland's unique brand of fame in the dance world.
Copeland was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in San Pedro, California, where she lived in near poverty and through periods of homelessness as her single mother struggled to support her and five siblings.
For a future professional dancer, she came to ballet relatively late — at 13 — but soon excelled and went on to study at the San Francisco Ballet School and ABT on scholarship opportunities. After a stint in the junior company, Copeland joined ABT as a member of the corps de ballet in April 2001, becoming a soloist six years later.
In June 2015, Copeland was promoted to principal dancer. Unlike other promotions, which are announced quietly, Copeland's was announced at a news conference — a testament to her celebrity. Only days before, she'd made a triumphant New York debut in Swan Lake in the starring role of Odette/Odile, drawing a diverse and enthusiastic crowd to the Metropolitan Opera House.
In the AP interview, Copeland acknowledged that it's striking that when she leaves ABT, there will no longer be a Black female principal dancer at the company.
"It's definitely concerning," Copeland said. "I think I've just gotten to a place in my career where there's only so much I can do on a stage. There's only so much that visual representation … can do. I feel like it's the perfect timing for me to be stepping into a new role, and hopefully still shaping and shifting the ballet world and culture."
She also noted this is an especially trying moment for anyone working in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.
"It's a difficult time," she said. "And I think all we can really do is keep our heads down and keep doing the work. There's no way to stop the people that feel passionate about this work. We will continue doing it."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Says League Is Committed To Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show
Goodell also signaled the show could expand beyond a solo set, noting the halftime stage often features surprise guests alongside the headliner. Citing recent examples, he pointed to #KendrickLamar’s show with appearances from #SZA, Serena Williams and Samuel L. Jackson, as well as #Usher’s 2024 set that brought out #Ludacris, Alicia Keys and #LilJon. “I am not saying that there won’t be additional talent that might be involved but that’s always the way it works,” he said of the production, which is done in partnership with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.
Church Member Stands By Pastor Marvin Winans Following Backlash for Calling Her Out Over Donating $1,200 Instead Of $2,000
That’s her pastor, and she gon’ stick beside him! By this point, you’ve seen the viral video of Pastor #MarvinWinans scolding longtime church member Roberta McCoy for the amount of money she gave during an altar call. The controversial moment went down at #Detroit’s Perfecting Church amid their “Day of Giving.” In the viral footage, Pastor Winans seemed outraged when McCoy’s donation was $1,235, which was short of the $2,000 he asked members for.
In a recent interview, McCoy stood by Pastor Winans, noting that he did not “rebuke” her, but gave a “correction” about the specific instructions for how the donations were meant to be given. Pastor Winans shared similar sentiments, saying he simply “told everybody to listen and come when called.”
That’s her pastor, and she gon’ stick beside him! By this point, you’ve seen the viral video of Pastor #MarvinWinans scolding longtime church member Roberta McCoy for the amount of money she gave during an altar call. The controversial moment went down at #Detroit’s Perfecting Church amid their “Day of Giving.” In the viral footage, Pastor Winans seemed outraged when McCoy’s donation was $1,235, which was short of the $2,000 he asked members for.
In a recent interview, McCoy stood by Pastor Winans, noting that he did not “rebuke” her, but gave a “correction” about the specific instructions for how the donations were meant to be given. Pastor Winans shared similar sentiments, saying he simply “told everybody to listen and come when called.”
LVMH Exploring Sale of Stake in Fenty Beauty
Four months ago there were reports that pop star-turned-business-mogul Rihanna's massive fortune had dipped by $400,000.00 after a year of flat sales for Fenty Beauty
Now Rihanna's business partners LVMH are exploring a sale for their 50% stake in Fenty Beauty...
Now Rihanna's business partners LVMH are exploring a sale for their 50% stake in Fenty Beauty...
Luxury goods giant LVMH is exploring a sale of its 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, which it co-owns with Grammy Award-winning singer and entrepreneur Rihanna, according to four people familiar with the matter.
The company is working with investment bank Evercore on the sale, three of the people said. All four asked not to be identified because the process is confidential.
In 2017, Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, launched Fenty Beauty with the help of Kendo Brands, LVMH’s in-house beauty incubator. She and LVMH each own half of the company, sources said.
LVMH and Evercore declined to comment. Fenty Beauty and representatives for Rihanna did not immediately return requests for comment.
“The Game” Star Hosea Chanchez Mourns Father Killed in Hit-and-Run Tragedy
Hosea Chanchez, best known for his role as Malik Wright on “The Game,” is facing an unthinkable loss. The actor revealed that his father, Ephraim Bristow, was killed just days ago in a hit-and-run accident in Montgomery, Alabama.
According to authorities, Bristow, 67, was found dead early Saturday morning on Troy Highway. Reports say he was hit and dragged more than a block by a driver who then fled the scene without stopping. Police responded to the incident around 5 a.m. and launched an ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made.
Chanchez took to Instagram to share his grief, describing his father as a man full of love and life, despite past struggles with addiction. He reflected on the pain of losing his father in such a violent and senseless way and asked for justice and healing.
“He had to have been scared. I know he wondered if we would ever find his body. I know he thought about me. I know it. & That breaks my heart the most, for him. He didn’t deserve that. What a sad world we live in. I can’t even believe someone would do this to him. My father,” he wrote in part of the lengthy post.
The actor’s post was met with an outpouring of love from fans, friends, and fellow entertainers offering their condolences and prayers. As the investigation continues, the Chanchez family has not yet released details regarding funeral or memorial services.
D’Angelo Streams Skyrocket 796% After His Death, 3 Songs Reach R&B Charts
D’Angelo’s song catalog registered 16.1 million official on-demand streams in the United States for the tracking week of Oct. 10-16, according to Luminate, surging 796% from the previous week’s total of 1.8 million. 2000’s “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” was the strongest performer, with 2.5 million clicks in the period, with 1995 cuts “Lady” (2.2 million) and “Brown Sugar” (1.9 million) taking second and third place, respectively. The trio were D’Angelo’s three highest charting hits on the Billboard Hot 100: “Lady” reached No. 10, while “Untitled” claimed a No. 25 best and “Brown Sugar” maxed out at No. 27.
Largely thanks to those streams, all three tracks debut on the Hot R&B Songs chart, which launched in 2012. “Untitled” opens at No. 7, “Lady” begins at No. 8 and “Brown Sugar” starts at No. 10. Their arrival pushes D’Angelo to five entries Hot R&B Songs; the three join Black Messiah cuts “Really Love” (No. 14) and “Sugah Daddy” (No. 22), which peaked in January 2015, one month after their parent album’s release.
In addition to the streaming jump, D’Angelo’s song catalog sold 9,000 digital track downloads for the week, up from a negligible amount in the previous week. “Untitled” was the top seller, at 2,000 copies, and enters at No. 1 on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart.
Despite a modest catalog in size — only three albums in 30 years — D’Angelo, born Michael Archer, established himself as a pillar of the 1990s neo-soul music scene through large appreciation for the quality of his work. Alongside contemporaries including Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and Maxwell, the neo-soul class focused on recapturing the live, thick instrumentation, rich songwriting and weighted, passionate delivery of its nominal genre predecessor. His debut album, 1995’s Brown Sugar, was a pioneering project of the neo-soul movement, and he hit his peak with 2000’s Voodoo, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and sparked two Grammy Award wins. After a long hiatus colored by personal issues that largely relegated his musical output to touring, D’Angelo returned in 2014 with Black Messiah, which reached No. 5 and scored another pair of Grammys.
His death drew scores of tributes from industry peers, including contemporaries and those influenced by his magnetic style. Beyoncé hailed his contributions, writing in part, “We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry. You were the pioneer of neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm & blues forever. We will never forget you.”
Tyler, The Creator asserted that his own “musical dna was helped shaped by this man,” and Doja Cat praised him as “a true voice of soul and inspiration to many brilliant artists of our generation and generations to come.” Fellow neo-soul musician Jill Scott, meanwhile, shared, “I never met D’Angelo but I love him, respect him, admire his gift. This loss HURTS!! Love to my family that are family to him. I’m so sorry. R.I.P. GENIUS.”
Largely thanks to those streams, all three tracks debut on the Hot R&B Songs chart, which launched in 2012. “Untitled” opens at No. 7, “Lady” begins at No. 8 and “Brown Sugar” starts at No. 10. Their arrival pushes D’Angelo to five entries Hot R&B Songs; the three join Black Messiah cuts “Really Love” (No. 14) and “Sugah Daddy” (No. 22), which peaked in January 2015, one month after their parent album’s release.
In addition to the streaming jump, D’Angelo’s song catalog sold 9,000 digital track downloads for the week, up from a negligible amount in the previous week. “Untitled” was the top seller, at 2,000 copies, and enters at No. 1 on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart.
Despite a modest catalog in size — only three albums in 30 years — D’Angelo, born Michael Archer, established himself as a pillar of the 1990s neo-soul music scene through large appreciation for the quality of his work. Alongside contemporaries including Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and Maxwell, the neo-soul class focused on recapturing the live, thick instrumentation, rich songwriting and weighted, passionate delivery of its nominal genre predecessor. His debut album, 1995’s Brown Sugar, was a pioneering project of the neo-soul movement, and he hit his peak with 2000’s Voodoo, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and sparked two Grammy Award wins. After a long hiatus colored by personal issues that largely relegated his musical output to touring, D’Angelo returned in 2014 with Black Messiah, which reached No. 5 and scored another pair of Grammys.
His death drew scores of tributes from industry peers, including contemporaries and those influenced by his magnetic style. Beyoncé hailed his contributions, writing in part, “We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry. You were the pioneer of neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm & blues forever. We will never forget you.”
Tyler, The Creator asserted that his own “musical dna was helped shaped by this man,” and Doja Cat praised him as “a true voice of soul and inspiration to many brilliant artists of our generation and generations to come.” Fellow neo-soul musician Jill Scott, meanwhile, shared, “I never met D’Angelo but I love him, respect him, admire his gift. This loss HURTS!! Love to my family that are family to him. I’m so sorry. R.I.P. GENIUS.”
Nicki Minaj Deactivates Instagram Without Warning, Leaves Fans Baffled
Nicki Minaj has left fans confused once again. Either late Monday night or early Tuesday morning, the rapper suddenly deactivated her Instagram account. She did not provide a reason for the move, leaving Barbz wondering what prompted the unexpected departure from the platform.
Despite the Instagram shutdown, Minaj has remained active on Twitter. Recently, she has shared an AI-generated image of Jay-Z wearing a wig, criticized Charlamagne Tha God, and accused Gucci Mane’s wife, Keyshia Ka’Oir, of “trying to be me for years.”
Over the past few weeks, Minaj has been outspoken online, posting rants and stirring the pot among fans and fellow artists, including Cardi B. Her behavior has left many unsure about her next moves.
The reasons behind her Instagram deactivation remain unclear as fans continue to speculate on whether this is a temporary break or a longer-term move.
Nicki Minaj has left fans confused once again. Either late Monday night or early Tuesday morning, the rapper suddenly deactivated her Instagram account. She did not provide a reason for the move, leaving Barbz wondering what prompted the unexpected departure from the platform.
Despite the Instagram shutdown, Minaj has remained active on Twitter. Recently, she has shared an AI-generated image of Jay-Z wearing a wig, criticized Charlamagne Tha God, and accused Gucci Mane’s wife, Keyshia Ka’Oir, of “trying to be me for years.”
Over the past few weeks, Minaj has been outspoken online, posting rants and stirring the pot among fans and fellow artists, including Cardi B. Her behavior has left many unsure about her next moves.
The reasons behind her Instagram deactivation remain unclear as fans continue to speculate on whether this is a temporary break or a longer-term move.
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