Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a dispute with his civil attorneys, who have asked a court for permission to withdraw from representing him over unpaid legal fees.
Attorneys with the New York law firm Sher Tremonte claim Combs is significantly behind on payments and has become difficult to work with.
Combs disputes that account, saying he decided to change attorneys because of disagreements over charges he says were not approved. His former attorneys deny overcharging him.
The firm represented Combs in several civil cases, including a defamation lawsuit he filed against Nexstar Media and others.
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Veteran dancehall artiste Capleton has been honoured with a proclamation from the City of Brampton in Canada, recognising his contribution to music and the community.
The proclamation, presented by Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, praised Capleton for using music and the arts to bring people together and celebrate cultural diversity.
The recognition came during Capleton’s first visit to Canada in 11 years, where he performed at the Soul Food Caribbean Festival’s Fire in the Park in Ontario.
The dancehall veteran also attracted attention after making a dramatic entrance at the event aboard a fire truck, a reference to his longtime nickname, “The Fireman.”...
Michael B. Jordan says his longtime passion for anime could eventually become a much bigger part of his career.
In a new Vogue interview, the Oscar-winning actor and director revealed that he has several anime projects in the early stages of development, joking that he could one day leave everything else behind to focus on anime.
Jordan has been an anime fan since childhood, with shows such as Dragon Ball Z influencing him over the years.
Those influences have already appeared in his work, including the fight sequences in Creed III, while Jordan has also collaborated on anime-inspired fashion and animation projects.
Macklemore says he will donate one million dollars to organisations supporting Palestinians following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour.
The rapper says the money represents his entire net earnings from the tour and will be divided among six organisations providing direct support to Palestinians.
In a statement on Instagram, Macklemore said he wants attention focused on the humanitarian situation facing Palestinians rather than the controversy surrounding his removal from the tour.
He also called on businessman Robert Kraft to match the one-million-dollar donation.
The Weeknd says he has abandoned plans to retire from music and will also keep his longtime stage name.
In a new interview with GQ Hong Kong, the singer said experiencing what retirement could look like convinced him it was not for him.
The Canadian star, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, had previously suggested he wanted to move away from The Weeknd name and enter a new phase of his career.
He now says he feels a renewed sense of inspiration and gratitude and intends to continue making music for as long as possible.
Samsung put Dua Lipa’s face on its TV boxes. Now, the electronics giant says she can’t claim trademark rights over it.
Samsung Electronics America and its South Korean parent company have asked a California federal judge to dismiss the pop star’s $15 million lawsuit over a photo that appeared on television packaging sold across the United States. In a September 10 filing, the company argues that Lipa’s eight-count complaint stretches one disputed image into copyright, trademark, false endorsement, and publicity claims that do not hold up legally.
The photo shows Lipa backstage at the 2024 Austin City Limits Festival. On Samsung’s packaging, it......
Drake says he plans to return to the road in 2027 for a new world tour.
Speaking ahead of his FOMO livestream, the Canadian rapper confirmed that touring is on the way, along with what he described as several other major shows and projects.
The 2027 dates would follow Drake’s previous tours across North America, Australia and Europe, including his It’s All a Blur Tour and his European shows with PartyNextDoor.
No dates or locations for the 2027 tour have yet been announced.
Chris Brown has thanked Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for recognising his contribution to music, while apologising for the criticism she has received over the honour.
Crockett recognised Brown and Usher during their R&B Tour stop in Arlington, praising their influence on contemporary R&B and popular music.
The decision drew criticism on social media, with some pointing to Brown’s 2009 guilty plea for felony assault against Rihanna and his subsequent legal troubles.
Brown responded on Instagram, saying he is not political but was grateful for the recognition and sorry for any backlash Crockett has faced.
Ed Sheeran says he’s “not complicit.”
Tuesday (Sept. 15), the Play artist issued a statement in response to this one from Macklemore, who was recently removed from Sheeran’s tour following a speech he gave in support of the Palestinian people.
Sheeran, like Macklemore, mentions Robert Kraft in his newly shared statement. Kraft, notably, released his own statement on Monday (Sept. 14). The singer also claims he “spoke with the venues at length all week to try and build a bridge” after it was made clear that they wanted Macklemore off the tour.
“Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s......
Tory Lanez has announced a “tour,” which is in quotation marks because he’s not actually going anywhere outside of his cell at the California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo, California.
The incarcerated rapper and singer announced the NOT ON “TOR” TOUR on Tuesday (Sept. 15) on social media, showcasing clips of people dancing to his music and the locations and dates of the shows. The event kicks off on Sept. 25 at HK Hall in New York and wraps at Avalon Social in Pittsburgh on Nov. 13.
In Lanez’s announcement post, the shows are billed as “listening experiences” that feature him “and friends.” As per usual with this......
