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Mary J. Bilge Gets Sued
Posted in Divas, Mary J. Blige, R&B on the August 14, 2008
Reports have surfaced that Mary J. Bilge is being sued for $2 million in federal courts. A producer is claiming that the music used in the R&B diva’s tune ‘Work That’ is his and that he never gave any permission for his music to be used in the song. The reports also say that it’s unclear whether Mary J knew that the music wasn’t appropriately sourced. If that’s the case then she may be given the clear. But aren’t lawyers supposed to check all that stuff out before a record is released? Someone needs to do a lot of explaining.
The Zutons for Amy Winehouse
Posted in Amy Winehouse, Divas, Drugs, Hit Song, Zutons on the June 17, 2008
Amy Winehouse has “gone too far,†according to The Zutons, whose song Valerie was turned into a hit by the troubled singer.
Frontman Dave McCabe is concerned about the diva’s descent into drug addiction, but hopes she can turn her life around.
Dave said: “I hope Amy sorts it out. But does she wanna sort it out? Because the way she’s being treated now, I think it may have gone too far. She’s like, ‘You know, I can’t even be bothered dealing with all this situation’. She might just like to be a husky singer in a shady club, which could be good as well. I hope she sorts it out. I hope she becomes happy, and if she’s happy now then fair enough.â€
Mariah Carey Hangs Up
Posted in Divas, George Michael, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Radio Show, Records Sale on the April 2, 2008
Mariah Carey turned every bit the diva when she was on Radio One on Sunday. The curvaceous singer did her very best Madonna “I’m a Brit†impression but then got her panties in a bunch when the radio host inadvertently said she’s only sold 80 million records. ONLY!!! Mariah then countered the number and said that her record sales are actually closer to 160 million when the call was mysteriously dropped. Did she hang upon the radio interview? Talk about being a diva. It’s almost as egotistical as George Michael saying there’s going to be movies made on his life.
Friends fear for Amy Winehouse
Posted in Amy Winehouse, Divas, Drugs, Grammy Awards on the February 28, 2008
Friends are begging troubled Amy Winehouse to return to rehab; fearing that she is “getting back to her worst”.
The singer’s inner circle has watched her slowly return to her old ways since she left a clinic earlier this month. Even jailbird husband Blake Fielder-Civil has threatened to ban her from visiting him because he is convinced she is still taking crack cocaine.
A friend said: “Amy’s in an awful state again, she’s clearly on drugs. Many of us think full-time residential rehab is the only option but she won’t go back.”
The star’s worried loved ones held crisis talks this week. Amy, 24, has a history of self-harming while high on drugs and scratches have been visible on her left arm. She also displayed mystery marks and spots on her knuckles and hands when she went out to the shops in London this week and bought kids’ sweets.
Pals believe her rehabilitation, which came after she was exposed taking crack in January, was not taken seriously enough. A source said: “She was smoking cannabis and drinking heavily as soon as she left rehab. That has now increased. Everyone who’s seen her in the last week or so has been really disturbed by the state she’s in. She’s getting back to her worst. It was hoped her new album and fashion range would keep her focused but it hasn’t worked.”
Amy walked out of rehab to perform at the Grammys via satellite from London two weeks ago
Paula and Randy’s Singalong
Posted in Album Release, American Idol, Divas, Duet, New Single, Song on the January 22, 2008
The American Idol judges took advantage of some time away from Simon and decided to pair up for a single on Randy’s new album. Fans are enthusiatic about the song, which they debuted on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. They can’t wait for Simon to hear it.
Paula says, “He’s going to be sick. He’ll be sick all season.”
The two decided that the single “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow” was the perfect song for Paula’s comeback. They heard the song while they were at San Diego auditions. Paula remembers, “Within five second, Randy said, ‘This is you.’”
Best of luck to the two hopefuls….
R&B Divas in Fur - Mary J. Blige and Patti LaBelle
Posted in Divas, Duet, Mary J. Blige, Music Review, Patti LaBelle, Performance, R&B, Rumor on the December 26, 2007
Mary J. Blige and ‘Clash of the Choirs’ star Patti LaBelle won’t let PETA, the threat of red paint or the horrors of slaughtering animals get in the way of their seemingly real-looking fur outfits. I bet that PETA is having a field day writing some letters to these two when they saw this picture.
The diva duo was snapped at Mary’s record release party which was hosted by Target in Soho on Tuesday. Don’t they just look like the best pair of Siberian huskies you’ve seen this side of the fur protesters? I would hate to be them when I know that cans of red paint are steadily being produced still.
To Be Entertained by Rihanna
Posted in Divas, Music, Music Award, Music People, Music Review, News, Performance, Photography, Pop Music, Singers on the November 29, 2007
2007 can just be renamed as the ‘Year of Rihanna’ and further proof that is that the Barbados singer was named as one of the 25 Top Stars of 2007 for Entertainment Weekly’s ‘Entertainers of the Year’. Her appearance on the list came with an interview and here are some of her answers:
Celebrity fan she was most surprised by: “Celine Dion. I’ve been in Europe for maybe a couple weeks now, traveling and doing a lot of press and tour rehearsal. We’ve done, like, three TV shows at the same time. And every time she sees me, she’s always singing one of my songs. I just love her! She is a legend. And if she only knew how starstruck I was meeting her.”
The career she’d most like to have besides her own: “Kate Moss. She just looks like she has a fun job. I know it’s hard work, but she’s a very successful model. I would like to try something different instead of just singing. If I had to spend a day in the life of another career, it would be hers.”
Let’s Head to the Top
Posted in Album Release, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, Debut Album, Divas, Josh Groban, Music, Music People, Music Review, Performance, Pop Music, Records Sale, Rock, Singers on the November 28, 2007
When you make predictions, there’s always this chance that it won’t come true. But in the case of Alicia Keys, it did come true and was even better than we thought.
The Soundscan numbers are in and Alicia’s new album ‘As I Am’ sold 742,426 copies in the US since it debuted last week. That’s amazing! What’s even more amazing is that it sold three times as many copies as the #2 disc sold.
Josh Groban took the second spot with his Christmas album ‘Noel’ which sold 223,306 copies even though it’s been out for a few weeks already. Celine Dion’s ‘Taking Chances’ took 3rd by selling 214,381 copies.
50 and Kanye: The Diva Version
Posted in Divas, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Music People, Pop Music, Rumor on the October 4, 2007
To be able to sell more records, you have to be in some kind of competition where your fans would have to support you all the way and buy multiple copies of your album just so you win. It sort of worked for 50 Cent and Kanye West. Could it work for two divas as well?
Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige are said to be setting up their own record release date showdown. But according to SOHH.com, it’s not true. The diva duo won’t be releasing their albums on the same exact date.
Mariah would be releasing her new album first on November 20th while Mary J will drop her new album on November 27th.
X Marks the Spot for Kylie
Posted in Divas, Kylie Minogue, Music, New Single, News, Pop Music, Singers, Song on the September 23, 2007
November is most definitely the month of the divas. Kylie Minogue has just announced that she will be releasing a new album entitled ‘X’ on November 26. This would be her first studio album in four years. The first single off the album would be ‘2 Hearts’. It would be out on November 12 but will be available digitally by the 5th.
This would also be Kylie’s 10th album. It features 13 new tracks which she recorded in London, Stockholm and Ibiza. Fans have been referring to the album as ‘X’ for the past few months so when it came to naming it, it was the obvious choice.
Avril is a Diva
Posted in Avril Lavigne, Celebs, Divas, Music, Music People, Rock on the August 10, 2007
Avril Lavigne is a douche and it’s no longer just a personal opinion. A radio DJ that has interviewed the singer and alleged song thief numerous times had to deal with her nastiness this weekend and the DJ couldn’t handle not blowing his top.
KISS FM DJ Billy the Kidd posted a message on his official myspace page last Monday with the title being ‘Some celebrities just suck’. He says that every time he has to deal with Avril is suck a pain in the ass. He wrote about how Avril doesn’t want to sit in the room to wait to go on the air and how her people clearing the hallway just so she can pass.
Someone needs to issue her a reality check. Just who does she think she is?
Joss Stone’s “diva demands
Posted in Divas, Joss Stone, Music, Rumor, Singers on the June 23, 2007
Joss Stone is becoming something like a diva, a British tabloid announced after the singer issued an 11-page list of demands ahead of her appearance at a music festival.
The Devon celebrity has told the organizers of this year’s Knowsley Hall Music Festival that she wants 12 de-thorned roses for the Liverpool gig, the Sun reports.
The other peculiar claims are a request for American salad dressing Miracle Whip and a reminder that the singer will only eat in china plates arranged on a table cloth, the newspaper reveals.
This list of diva-like demands is something unusual for Joss. She seems carefree and has built an image of a down to earth entertainer.
Perhaps the fact that Stone is to appear at the festival alongside The Who’s legendary performers Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey has gone to her head.
On her website the singer tells her fans that she is expecting to “have a lot of fun” at the festival where The Zutons and Keane are also due to play.
However a representative for Stone has denied that the singer has been enjoying regal company of late after the Daily Mirror reported that she had struck up a close friendship with Prince William.
The prince wanted to talk with the singer about the forthcoming concert in memory of her mother in which she will participate too.
“They talked about what songs she is going to sing at the concert and that gets translated into a story about how William has been bombarding her with calls,” said Stone’s spokesman Dave Woolf.”