• Kiesza 'Hideaway' Music Video Spawns Lawsuit from Graffiti Artist Jamie Mitchel Kosse

    Canadian pop star Kiesza is being sued by American graffiti artist Jamie Mitchel Kosse, better known as Jamie Hef, over the unlicensed appropriation of his work in the video for her 2014 breakout hit "Hideaway." Meanwhile, designers Jeremy Scott and Moschino are facing legal backlash after featuring work by graffiti artist Joseph Tierney, better known as Rime, on the dress Katy Perry wore to the Met Gala in NYC last May.

  • Rick Ross Throws Shade at Birdman & Lil Wayne Reunion on Snapchat

    Fans of Cash Money were elated when word of Lil Wayne and Birdman’s reconciliation hit the Web, but no everyone shared the excitement. Rick Ross, who previously spoke out on the rapper’s fallout, took to his Snapchat account to throw major shade at the reunited father-son duo.

  • Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs Addresses Lack of Color in Oscar Nominations

    The recent nominations for the 88th annual Academy Awards have caused quite a commotion in the media and on social media. After director Spike Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith spoke out about the lack of diversity in the appointed nominees, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs decided to share her opinion toward the situation. On Monday (Jan. 18), Isaacs revealed her feelings surrounding the lack of color at the Oscars and the steps the organization is taking to create change.

  • Glenn Frey's Death Partially Caused by Medications, Eagles Manager Irving Azoff Claims

    In a surprising twist, Eagles manager Irving Azoff claims that Glenn Frey’s death was partially caused by medications he was taking to treat a medical condition. In a statement released to the band’s website this past Monday (Jan. 18) it is said that Frey died of multiple ailments, including rheumatoid arthritis, colitis and pneumonia. Frey passed away at the relatively young age of 67. In an a new interview, Azoff said that the colitis and pneumonia were directly to connected to medications he was on for the arthritis, although he would not name names.

  • Eagles Manager Irving Azoff Talks Glenn Frey's Death, His Impact on the Industry

    The music world is saddened by the passing of Glenn Frey, guitarist of the Eagles, a no one more so than those closest to him. Frey’s inner circle included the band’s manager Irving Azoff who fostered their talent since the beginning. Glen passed away this past Monday (Jan. 18) at the relatively young age of 67. In a new interview, Azoff talked about the legendary guitarist’s death and the impact that the band has had on the industry.
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