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17 Oct 2024

Popeyes Employee Stabs Violent Customer After Order Dispute In Philadelphia

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It’s been years since the popularity of Popeye’s signature Chicken Sandwich led to all kinds of hype and violence out in these streets and though things have calmed down since then, some people still don’t know how to act when stepping into the fried chicken establishment.

According to USA Today, a Popeyes employee fought off and stabbed an unruly customer after they got into a dispute over said customers order and it had nothing to do with the infamous Chicken Sandwich. The incident took place a little after 11:00 p.m. at a Popeyes restaurant in Philadelphia where police say a 28-year-old man was stabbed after he began attacking one of the employees at the fast food chain over his order. Unfortunately for the aggressor turned victim, he messed around and found out.

USA Today reports:

According to the report, several Popeyes employees were present and attempted to help their coworker during the confrontation, which was captured on security video obtained by police.

“Other employees intervened and tried to push this 28-year-old back out from the front door,” Small said to the news station. “That’s when the 34-year-old employee getting assaulted and attacked pulled a knife and stabbed the 28-year-old.”

The man was struck in the torso and head, per the official. He fled the scene, but officers found him due to a blood trail that led them to a residence in the area, NBC Philadelphia reported. It’s unclear if he is facing any charges at this time.

Unless there was a deep fried rat in his three-piece meal, we don’t see any reason to attack a fast food worker on their turf. Imagine that man would’ve brought that nonsense to Beanie Sigel’s food truck Grab & Roll, Wings & Bowls? We would’ve been writing about his obituary. Just sayin.’

Police Chief Inspector Scott Small says that they’re still investigating the cause of the fight but added that the 34-year-old employee was indeed acting out of self-defense.

That man got the Popeyes Hawaii juice now.

17 Oct 2024

Liam Payne’s Cause of Death Revealed in Preliminary Autopsy Report

Liam Payne‘s preliminary autopsy report has been shared by the prosecutor’s office in Argentina, revealing the 31-year-old singer died from internal and external traumas upon falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires Wednesday (Oct. 16).

According to the Spanish-language press release from the country’s National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office that was released the next day, the initial report concludes that the former One Direction star appeared to be alone and under the influence of substances when he fell at 5:07 p.m. Wednesday. The findings align with a frantic 911 call placed by staff shortly before Payne’s death at the hotel, which reported that a guest was “overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol” and “destroying [their] entire room.” By the time police arrived, Payne had already fallen and died at the scene due to his injuries.

The autopsy also notes that Payne’s body was taken to the Judicial Morgue Wednesday night and studied by forensic doctors from 9:45 p.m. to 11:05 p.m. They concluded that 25 injuries — including to the skull, abdomen and limbs — identified on the musician were compatible with those caused by a fall from a height. They also noted that there were no signs of defensive wounds on his hands, and considering the position of his body, he may have been partially or fully unconscious at the time of his fall. They also found no signs of third-party intervention.

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The report notes that the investigators are still looking into the circumstances surrounding the star’s death, and whether a third party was involved. The night of Payne’s passing, the report reveals, investigators spoke with five people — three hotel employees as well as two women who were with the singer in the hours before his death, but left before his fall. Investigators also found substances in the room that at first glance appear to be narcotics and alcoholic drinks.

The experts are still waiting on further toxicology tests to determine the extent with which drugs and alcohol may have played a role in Payne’s death.

News of the X Factor alum’s death rocked the music world Wednesday night, with fans and peers alike taking to social media to express their shock and grief. His family shared a statement with the BBC Thursday morning (Oct. 17), writing, “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.”

Payne is survived by a 7-year-old son, Bear, whom he shared with ex-partner Cheryl Cole. After earning countless hits with One Direction from 2010 to 2016, the musician embarked on a successful solo career.

17 Oct 2024

Mitzi Gaynor, ‘South Pacific’ Star and ‘I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair’ Singer Dead at 93

Mitzi Gaynor, a beloved star of the 1950s whose effervescent personality, radiant personality and triple-threat skills as an actress, singer and dancer earned her a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Ensign Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific had died at 93.

The star’s managers announced her death in an Instagram post, noting that she “passed away peacefully” on Thursday morning (Oct. 17) of natural causes. “For eight decades she entertained audiences in films, on television and on the stage,” read the announcement. “She truly enjoyed every moment of her professional career and the great privilege of being an entertainer.”

Gaynor, born Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber in Chicago on Sept. 4, 1931, was best known for her run of starring roles in a series of 1950s movie musicals, including 1954’s There’s No Business Like Show Business, 1956’s Anything Goes and 1957’s Les Girls. Born to a violinist father and dancer mother, Gaynor got an early start on her career when her family moved from Detroit to Los Angeles when she was 11-years-old, leading to her landing a spot as a singer/dancer in the Los Angeles Civil Light Opera two years later.

By 17, she signed a contract with Twentieth Century-Fox, making her film debut in 1950’s My Blue Heaven, where she starred alongside Betty Grable. By the next year she landed her first starring role in the musical western Golden Girl, where she played a character based on early 20th century actress Lotta Crabtree.

Her first big screen success came in 1952 with the musical Bloodhounds of Broadway — based on a Damon Runyon story — which kicked off nearly a decade of starring roles that showcased her versatility and winning, shining personality, which manifested in film with a mix of innocence and sex appeal. She shared the screen with such established stars of the day as Ethel Merman, Johnnie Ray and Marilyn Monroe and sang songs penned by Irving Berlin in There’s No Business Like Show Business, as well as Bing Crosby and Donald O’Connor in the 1956 adaptation of Cole Porter’s stage musical Anything Goes. Other highlights included 1957’s The Joker Is Wild, with Frank Sinatra and Charles Vidor, and that year’s Les Girls, which also featured music by Porter and co-starred Gene Kelly.

Her winning streak continued with top billing in the WWII romantic musical South Pacific, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for best motion picture actress – comedy/musical for her exuberant performances of “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair” and “Some Enchanted Evening.” She appeared in a handful of other movies over the next few years, including 1963’s For Love or Money with Kirk Douglas, Gig Young and Julie Newmar, before pivoting to a successful run as the hots of a series of TV specials.

“I quit films because they quit me,” she told the TV Academy Foundation in a 2012 in explaining why she moved from the big screen to the little one. “Marilyn Monroe was now the new Alice Faye/Betty Grable, she was doing the musicals at Fox. I wasn’t going to do My Fair Lady, and I wasn’t going to [sing] ‘The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Screaming’ — there was nothing for me to do.”

She famously performed between the two sets by the Beatles on a Feb. 16, 1964 episode of the Ed Sullivan Show, singing a 13-minute medley of “Too Darn Hot” along with “The More I See You,” “Birth of the Blues” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.” The episode from the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach aired a week after Sullivan legendarily introduced the Fab Four to American audiences in one of the most-watched TV moments of all time.

Before he teamed up with Cher, Gaynor was glittery celebrity gown designer Bob Makie’s first A-list client, modeling his one-of-a-kind creations during her stint as a headliner in Las Vegas in the 1960s.

That run paved the way for Gaynor’s first TV special, Mitzi, which aired on NBC in Oct. 1968 and was followed by a second one on the network the next year, as well as half a dozen similar song-and-dance specials on CBS from 1973-1978; her nine specials were nominated for a total of 16 Emmy Awards, though she didn’t take one home until 2008 thanks to her PBS special Mitzi Gaynor: Razzle Dazzle! The Special Years.

A frequent performer on the Academy Awards broadcasts — wowing the crowd in 1954 with her take on “The Moon Is Blue” and again in 1959 with her signature “There’s No Business Like Show Business” — Gaynor also recorded two albums for Verve Records, 1959’s Mitzi and Mitzi Gaynor Sings the Lyrics of Ira Gerswhin.

“We take great comfort in the fact that her creative legacy will endure through her many magical performances capture on film and video, through her recordings and especially through the love and support audiences around the world have shared so generously with her throughout her life and career,” wrote managers Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda in their tribute.

See the statement announcing Gaynor’s death and some of her career highlights below.

17 Oct 2024

Lawsuit Alleges Diddy Used Baby Oil Laced With Date Rape Drug

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In a new series of lawsuits aimed at Sean “Diddy” Combs, an explosive claim in one of them alleged that the music mogul used a date rape drug in baby oils and lotions. Six new lawsuits have been filed against Diddy, prompting his legal team to ask the courts to reveal the identities of the individuals behind the filings.

Radar Online reports that among the six lawsuits filed by four John Does and two Jane Does, one specifically states that Diddy’s large baby oil stash was laced with GHB, or Gamma hydroxybutyrate, which has infamously been used in situations where offenders would use GHB to take advantage of someone under the drug’s influence. As the outlet notes, GHB is a crystalized substance that was allegedly added to baby oil and lotion bottles. In that same lawsuit, a claim of child sexual assault was also levied.

A raid of homes owned by the Bad Boy Records founder revealed a massive stash of baby oil that was allegedly used in the so-called “freak off” parties hosted by Combs. The attorney for Combs has shut down the widely reported claims of 1,000 baby oil bottles and adding to that defense stated that his client lived near a Costco and purchased the items in bulk.

Attorneys for Combs have not made further comments about the lawsuit other than requesting that the judge reveal who is behind the newest filings.

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17 Oct 2024

How Hip-Hop Fueled the New York Liberty’s Fiery Finals Run

As the WNBA continues to soar, courtesy of its tremendous female athletes, rising young talents, and nail-biting moments, one team exudes a swagger and moxie that has been hard to replicate all season long: the New York Liberty.

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Not only are the Liberty backed up by two-time league MVP Breanna Stewart, three-time All-Star Sabrina Ionescu, and five-time All-Star and former MVP Jonquel Jones, but they also have the hip-hop world championing their every move and dribble along the way. And now, the team stands on the brink of a historic triumph: clinching its first-ever title in franchise history, after a hard-fought Game 3 victory Wednesday night (Oct. 16) against the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals.

“The New York Liberty is restoring the feeling of pride in the streets of New York,” Ja Rule tells Billboard over email after performing at halftime of Game 2 of the Liberty’s first-round series win against the Atlanta Dream last month. “Watching Breanna Stewart take someone in the post, and the crowd erupts, is the similar feeling to hearing the distant roar of the cheers from inside Yankee Stadium through the adjacent blocks outside of the Bronx when Derek Jeter slaps a home run! In translation: New York, we are back, baby! And we are on the backs of the New York Liberty.”

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What originally was the home that Jay-Z built in 2012 when he christened the Barclays Center as a former part-owner of the Brooklyn Nets has morphed into a basketball wonderland operated by the Liberty. After reaching the WNBA Finals last year, there’s been a growing appetite for seeing the team compete, especially amongst hip-hop stars. Since then, the Liberty has had Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, Common, Jennifer Hudson, Fat Joe, and A Boogie wit Da Hoodie attend its games on multiple occasions, cheering them on from the sidelines.

This connection to hip-hop royalty is not just a massive win but a source of pride for Liberty, whose chief brand officer, Shana Stephenson, wanted to take the next step: inviting artists to perform at the team’s home games. Stephenson, a born-and-raised New Yorker, is an avid lover of ’90s hip-hop and saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between her two loves, women’s sports and music.

“New York is full of rich culture, and hip-hop is a key ingredient,” she says. “Basketball and hip-hop go hand in hand in hand. As someone who loves hip-hop and grew up in ’90s hip-hop, it made sense to me.”

Last year, in honor of 50 years of hip-hop, Stephenson sought ways that the Liberty could pay homage to the genre’s most respected trailblazers. She accomplished that last August when the Liberty held a concert celebrating 50 years of women in hip-hop, and enlisted MC Lyte and Rapsody as the night’s performers. Stephenson’s love for legacy acts continued this year when the Liberty stormed into the Finals for a second consecutive season. With the stakes higher than ever, she tapped acclaimed rap stars Rick Ross and Jadakiss to perform at Game 1 and 2 of the Liberty Finals home games, with the latter being in front of a record-setting crowd of 18,000 fans.

And while the Liberty franchise has reveled in watching a hip-hop’s “Who’s Who” taking centerstage during their games, it has also used its halftime performances as a platform for emerging talent, especially those from New York to take advantage of.

“We see this as a platform for up-and-coming artists looking to get their music out there and in front of a different audience,” says Stephenson, who has had Cash Cobain, Maiya The Don, Lola Brooke, and more perform. “And we know that even though they aren’t as mainstream, they also still have followings, whether it’s cult followings or underground followings. That’s also an opportunity for us to tap into their core fan base, who might not be as familiar with the Liberty or fans of the WNBA. We see that as mutually beneficial.”

“It’s beautiful,” adds Maiya the Don. “For a long time, women’s sports, especially basketball, didn’t get the shine they deserved, but now the hip-hop community is showing love in a way that’s lifting these women up. It’s dope to see artists, especially in hip-hop, recognizing their greatness and supporting them. There’s a natural connection between basketball and hip-hop, so it’s about time the ladies got that same recognition. And honestly, it’s empowering. They’re paving the way for all of us to get the respect we deserve in our lanes.”

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Maiya the Don at Atlanta Dream versus the New York Liberty in Brooklyn, New York on September 22, 2024.

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With the Liberty just one game away from potentially winning its first championship in franchise history, Stephenson envisions a future of even greater success. She dreams that icons like Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Rihanna and LL Cool J will one day grace the Liberty’s court at Barclays Center, further solidifying the bond between the Liberty and the culture.

“This is a championship we’re aiming for,” says Stephenson. “It doesn’t matter that it’s the WNBA; it doesn’t make it any less than if the Nets were competing for an NBA championship, or the Yankees or Mets competing for an MLB championship; it means a lot in the sports world to be recognized as the best. For everyone wanting to cheer us on, be supportive, be in the building for that, and know that a halftime performance can motivate the fans and players, it means a lot.”

17 Oct 2024

2024 Billboard Latin Music Week Photobooth: Young Miko, La Joaqui, Peso Pluma & More

Feid, Eden Muñoz, La Joaqui, Keityn, Peso Pluma, Young Miko, Belinda and many more were among the countless Latin music stars who took center stage in Miami for the 2024 edition of Billboard Latin Music Week, held Oct. 14-18.

Some of the biggest names in Latin music made their way The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Center in Miami Beach for exclusive conversations, performances, panels and to pose for the photobooth — with photographer David Cabrera behind the lens — as part of the weeklong event.

Artists including J Balvin, Pepe Aguilar, Young Miko and Alejandro Sanz took centerstage for one-on-one conversations for respective Icon and Superstar Q&As. Other returning panels included Making the Hit Live!, this year featuring Grupo Frontera, and the Women’s Panel with artists Bad Gyal, Belinda, Danna, Debi Nova, Mon Laferte and Zhamira Zambrano.

Over the past 35 years, Latin Music Week has become the one, steady foundation of Latin music in this country, becoming the single most important — and biggest — gathering of Latin artists and industry executives in the world. Initially named Latin Music Seminar, sponsored by Billboard, the event traces back to 1990, where it kicked off as a one-day event in Miami featuring a two-artist showcase and awards show.

Throughout the years, it has taken place in Miami, Las Vegas and Puerto Rico, returning to Miami Beach for a fourth consecutive year in 2024, and has welcomed some of the biggest Latin acts including Celia Cruz, Selena, Ricky Martin, Chayanne, Jenni Rivera, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Bad Bunny, and Romeo Santos. Latin Music Week coincides with the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards set to air at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 20, on Telemundo. It will simultaneously be available on Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app, and in Latin America and the Caribbean through Telemundo Internacional.

See some of the best photobooth gems captured backstage throughout Latin Music Week.

17 Oct 2024

Billie Eilish Enraptures Madison Square Garden With ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ Tour: 8 Best Moments

On Wednesday night (Oct. 16), Billie Eilish beamed with pride as tens of thousands of birds of a feather stuck together and relished in the cinematic world of her Hit Me Hard and Soft LP. The nine-time Grammy winner played her first of three sold-out shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, the most times she’s ever graced the iconic venue on a headlining tour.

Anchored by the still-permeating tracks of Hard and Soft, Eilish’s latest trek displays her remarkable growth as a musician, vocalist, and performer, as well as her almost singular ability to cultivate intimacy in spaces that are diametrically opposed to that feeling. Dressed in her now-trademark ensemble of an oversized t-shirt, baggy shorts, sneakers, and a Yankees snapback, Eilish sprinted around the stage, spent some time with fans on the floor, and treated The Garden two hours to some of the best and most adventurous pop music of the last half-decade.

The morning of the show, Eilish launched a SoHo pop-up in collaboration with American Express featuring exclusive merchandise and interactive stations inspired by the world of Hard and Soft. Before she took the stage, pop-rock sibling duo Nat & Alex Wolff — who some fans fondly remember as The Naked Brothers Band from Nickelodeon — warmed up the arena, delivering spirited renditions of tracks like 2020’s “Glue” and “Soft Kissing Hour,” an unreleased Eilish-produced cut. At one point, Alex Wolff ran an entire lap on the floor around the stage before kicking off the final song in the duo’s set — a particularly impressive feat considering what a busy weekend the multihyphenate has ahead of him. The Line, his new film in which he stars alongside Halle Bailey, Denise Richards and the late Angus Cloud, opens on Friday (Oct. 18).

Wolff’s affinity for a quick lap was just a teaser for Eilish, who frequently sprinted around the stage during her livelier songs. With the stage in the center of the arena and a setup that prioritized her band and incredibly intricate lighting design over backup dancers and elaborate set pieces, Eilish offered up a show that played on the minimalist bent of her music. The sparseness of the stage created scenes that were as enthralling and they were harrowing, particularly during ballads like “When the Party’s Over,” “Lovely” and “What Was I Made For?” Of course, eye-popping pyro and dizzying lasers played up the spunky, electronic undertones of hits like “Bad Guy,” “Therefore I Am” and “Guess.”

Ultimately a gorgeous presentation of her latest Billboard chart-topping album, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour was also a commendable victory lap for a pop star who only seems to know how to level up. Here were the eight best moments from Wednesday night’s show.

17 Oct 2024

Tyler, the Creator Announces ‘Chromakopia’ Album Release Date & Reveals Cover Art

Tyler, the Creator is back. The Grammy Award-winning rapper announced plans for his eighth studio album on Thursday (Oct. 17). Titled Chromakopia, the set will be released later this month.

Following an initial teaser on Wednesday (Oct. 16), Tyler revealed Chromakopia‘s cover art along with the project’s Oct. 28 release date, which is a Monday rather than the typical Friday.

“All songs written, produced and arranged by Tyler Okonma,” reads the text across the cover in a shade of emerald green. As for the art, it’s a black-and-white photo of Tyler as the soldier rocking a mask who fans got a glimpse of in the “St. Chroma” visual earlier this week.

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Chromakopia will serve as the official follow-up to 2021’s Call Me If You Get Lost. Tyler had released an album every other year since his Goblin debut in 2011, but that streak came to and end when no project arrived in 2023.

Fans can access the Chromakopia website, where they can pre-save the album and pre-order merch bundles filled with CDs, hoodies, hats, T-shirts, tote bags and mini commemorative Chromakopia containers.

Fans got their first taste of Tyler launching into his new era on Wednesday when the musician posted a clip of the “St. Chroma” video, which some fans believed to be the opening track of his next album. Solange Knowles, Lil Yachty, Gunner Stahl, IDK, Lil Dicky, Wolfacejoeyy, Laila!, Swizz Beatz, Doechii, Wynne and more hopped into his comment section on IG to show him love.

Call Me If You Get Lost arrived in June 2021 and debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 169,000 total album units sold in the first week. The LP won best rap album at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

Next up, Tyler will be performing at his Camp Flog Gnaw festival at Dodger Stadium during the weekend of Nov. 16 and Nov. 17, where attendees will likely get to hear music from his upcoming album. A full lineup for the carnival is yet to be revealed.

Check out the Chromakopia cover below.

17 Oct 2024

2 Live Crew Wins Jury Verdict to Retake Control of Catalog Rights From Label: ‘Justice Served’

Members of 2 Live Crew have won a jury verdict allowing the hip hop legends to regain legal control of much of their catalog from a small record label that owned their copyrights for decades.

After years of litigation, a Florida federal jury said Wednesday that Uncle Luke (Luther Campbell) and the heirs of Fresh Kid Ice (Christopher Wong Won) and Brother Marquis (Mark Ross) were entitled to invoke copyright law’s “termination right” – a provision that allows creators to take back their works decades after they sold them away to a company.

Attorneys for Lil Joe Records, which bought the band’s catalog out of bankruptcy in the 1990s, argued that termination didn’t apply to 2 Live Crew’s albums. Lawyers for Campbell and his late bandmates argued back that the right to terminate was “inalienable” and couldn’t be forfeited.

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In Wednesday’s verdict, the jurors sided with 2 Live Crew, finding the band members had lawfully regained control of the five albums at issue in the case — including their provocative 1989 record As Nasty as They Wanna Be, which reached No. 29 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum.

In a statement to Billboard, 2 Live’s attorney Scott Alan Burroughs said he and his clients were “extremely pleased” with the outcome: “Our team has fought this battle for nearly four years and are thankful to have had the opportunity to present our case to the jury and see justice served. The verdict was a total and overwhelming victory for our clients and artists everywhere.”

Meanwhile, Richard Wolfe, lead counsel Lil Joe Records and label owner Joe Weinberger, vowed to appeal the verdict, saying it dealt with novel legal questions about the interplay between termination rights and federal bankruptcy law.

“Since this is a matter of first impression …  which has never before been heard by any court, it may go to the Supreme Court,” Wolfe told Billboard. “The bankruptcy code is clear that all assets of a bankrupt party are part of the bankruptcy estate. All means all.”

The verdict was first reported by Law360 and confirmed by Billboard.

2 Live Crew, a pioneering hip hop group known for the backlash sparked by its sexually-explicit lyrics, is just the latest classic act to use the termination right, which typically kicks into action 35 years after a song was released.

Jay-Z has already invoked it to win back control of his debut album Reasonable Doubt, a fact revealed during a recent legal dispute over Damon Dash’s stake in Roc-A-Fella Records. Earlier this year, Cher won a legal battle with Sonny Bono’s widow over whether termination trumped a decades-old divorce settlement. And before that, groups of artists filed class actions against Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, seeking to win back control of their masters en masse.

2 Live’s dispute kicked off in November 2020, when Campbell and other members notified Lil Joe that they planned to invoke termination and take back control of their music. Lil Joe and Weinberger had  purchased 2 Live Crew’s catalog when the group’s previous label, Luke Records Inc., went bankrupt in 1995. When the two sides could not come to terms, Lil Joe sued the members in federal court.

During the case, the label argued that the bankruptcy sale, which had been signed by a judge, made clear that the album rights were “free and clear of any and all liens” or other caveats. The company also argued the albums were created as “works for hire” – meaning Lil Joe had always been the legal owner of the copyrights, and there were no rights to 2 Live to take back in the first place.

But at the trial this month, 2 Live’s attorneys told a different story. As reported by Law360, Burroughs argued the group had “trusted” Weinberg but that he had “betrayed them and steered them into bankruptcy,” where he was able to purchase the rights to their music on the cheap. He called the story a “tale of deceit and dishonesty that wouldn’t be out of place in a Netflix movie.”

Lil Joe can appeal the outcome, first by asking the judge to overturn the verdict and then by taking the case to a federal appeals court. Such proceedings could take months or even years, depending on how higher courts rule.

17 Oct 2024

Donald Trump Tried To Pay Off Stormy Daniels, Again, Allegedly

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Earlier this year, Donald Trump was found guilty in a criminal hush money case for paying off porn star Stormy Daniels to silence her during his 2016 presidential campaign. Now, we’ve learned that the adulterer-in-chief once again tried to give her another payout to keep her from speaking about their relationship during his 2024 presidential run.

Last night (Oct. 16), MSNBC journalist Rachel Maddow revealed that a lawyer for Donald J. Trump tried to pay off Stormy Daniels again to not only keep her silent about her affair with Cheeto Jesus and eventual hush money payment, but so that Trump could flat out deny ever sleeping with her without any rebuttal from the former porn star.

Speaking to her fellow MSNBC colleague, Chris Hayes, Maddow explained that Trump and his legal team are once again trying to purchase Daniels’ silence in the waning days of the 2024 presidential election but apparently to no avail saying, “Trump’s lawyer basically offered to take it off the bottom line. They would pretend that Stormy Daniels owed less money to Trump than they actually believed she owed if she also signed an agreement to not talk about Trump.”

For a man in obvious cognitive decline, Trump sure knows he doesn’t want his disturbing sexual history to once again impact his presidential hopes as he knows that if he doesn’t win he’ll more than likely be sentenced to some kind of prison time in one or more of his multiple court cases across the country.

While most people would just call this hearsay as Trump supporters refuse to believe their “Savior” has any kind of dirt on his hands, Stormy actually recorded her lawyer filling her in on Trump’s legal team wanting to once again pay her to keep quiet. A surprised Stormy replied, “Don’t they know that sh*t don’t work?!” to which her lawyer replied, “It’s not gonna happen.”

In any other election this would’ve been major news, but this is Donald Trump. Given his history of fraud, sexual depravity and denial, it’s just on par for the course in today’s political landscape.

So sad.

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