Author: Wamala

Paris Jackson’s fight with her late father Michael Jackson’s estate has entered another legal showdown — this time over more than $1.16 million in attorney fees. John Branca, an executor of Michael’s estate, filed legal documents Monday objecting to Paris’ request for $1,165,481.90 in legal bills. The estate argues the amount is not reasonable and says Paris is attempting to collect fees connected to legal battles that were unrelated to the specific benefit she secured for the estate. The dispute stems from Paris’ challenge to $625,000 in attorney bonuses paid by Michael’s estate in 2018. According to the supplied court…

Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter behind the 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” has been hospitalized in New York, TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ the Grammy-nominated musician is currently receiving care at a New York City hospital. The circumstances surrounding his hospitalization remain unclear. At this point, there are no details publicly available about what led to his hospitalization or what specifically is affecting his health. Sheik’s team provided an update Wednesday night through his Instagram account, saying he remains in critical but stable condition. No additional details about his condition were provided. Sheik shot to fame with “Barely…

Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia show is becoming the latest flashpoint in the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his tour. A prominent pro-Palestine group in Philadelphia has announced plans for a protest outside Sheeran’s September 19 show at Lincoln Financial Field, TMZ has learned. The Philly Palestine Coalition, along with an organization called Shut Down D&Z, is urging supporters to gather outside the venue in support of their cause. A flyer promoting the demonstration uses the slogan “Billionaires, Zionists & Warmongers out of Philly,” a characterization made by the organizers and not independently established by the source material. The groups are specifically…

Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 rollout is at the center of a legal dispute over hundreds of thousands of dollars in alleged promotional expenses — and newly submitted emails are putting the rapper’s team’s budget concerns under the microscope. TMZ has obtained evidence submitted in the ongoing lawsuit between 24/7 Productions and Minaj and her company. The production company claims it spent more than $275,000 on hotels and travel under a previously approved budget but was never reimbursed. Now, an alleged November 29, 2023 email from a member of Minaj’s team is being used as part of 24/7 Productions’ case.…

Three attorneys from the law firm representing Diddy in a federal civil case are asking to withdraw from the lawsuit, citing unpaid legal fees and a breakdown in their relationship with the imprisoned music mogul. Michael Tremonte, Erica Wolff and Katie Renzler of Sher Tremonte LLP filed a motion seeking permission to stop representing Diddy in his case against Nexstar Media, Ariel Mitchell and Courtney Burgess in federal court in New York. According to the motion, Diddy has failed to pay a “substantial balance of attorney’s fees” along with other costs and expenses. The attorneys also claim Diddy has been…

Chris Brown is firing back at Texas State Representative Venton Jones after the lawmaker apologized for helping honor the singer during his recent Arlington concert. Brown took issue with Jones publicly walking back the recognition after the presentation sparked backlash, telling the Texas politician to keep the honor and accusing him of changing his position because of political pressure. The controversy began September 12 at AT&T Stadium, where Brown and Usher were recognized for their contributions to music and entertainment. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Jones participated in the onstage presentation, with the recognition involving the Congressional Record. Jones later…

Drake is switching up his signature style — and Pinkchyu appears to be the one behind the makeover. The rapper embraces a full goth aesthetic in the “Princess” music video, which played during his “FOMO” stream Tuesday night. And this is definitely not the usual Champagne Papi look. Pinkchyu gives Drake a head-to-toe makeover before sending him out in an all-black fit complete with a spiked choker, baggy pants and boots. The transformation doesn’t stop with the clothes. The pair stroll hand-in-hand through a mall after visiting Hot Topic, later taking their goth-inspired outing to a park before attending an…

Coi Leray is giving new details about an alleged physical altercation involving Latto’s sister, Brooklyn Nikole, while revisiting her longstanding tension with the rapper. Leray discussed the confrontation during a preview of her upcoming appearance on The Jason Lee Show. The full episode is scheduled to premiere Sept. 16 at 8 a.m. ET on BET’s YouTube channel. During her conversation with host Jason Lee, Leray acknowledged that she “swung first” during the encounter. She then claimed Brooklyn stepped in and injured her knee. The admission adds another layer to Leray’s complicated history with Latto, whose public tension with the rapper…

Chris Brown is pushing back after Texas state Rep. Venton Jones apologized for helping honor the singer during The R&B Tour in Dallas. Brown responded Tuesday on Instagram after Jones addressed criticism surrounding a Sept. 12 ceremony at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where Jones and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett joined Brown and Usher onstage. Crockett presented the singers with recognition documenting their musical contributions in the Congressional Record, while Jones presented Brown with a separate Texas legislative recognition. The ceremony quickly became controversial because of Brown’s history of legal issues, including his 2009 guilty plea to felony assault involving…

Irish singer Aaron Rowe is walking away from Ed Sheeran’s tour, saying he cannot continue after Macklemore was removed from the lineup following his outspoken support for Palestine. Rowe announced his decision on social media, saying he was withdrawing as a support act from Sheeran’s tour despite the personal significance of the opportunity. “I don’t take the decision lightly. Ed has been a friend to me and has changed my life; I could never thank him enough for this,” Rowe wrote. But the singer said his Irish background made it impossible for him to remain on the tour under the…