Los Angeles Opera’s investigation of sexual-harassment accusations made against Spanish opera singer Plácido Domingo has concluded, and the probe’s findings indicate that 10 of the claims are credible. Last year, Domingo, who helped found LA Opera, w…
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Snoop Dogg Backtracks After Issuing Violent Threats Against Gayle King
In the wake of an official response from CBS and widespread outcry, Snoop Dogg has backed away from threats he issued to CBS This Morning host Gayle King. Last week, King interviewed former WNBA star Lisa Leslie, and a clip of their time together was r…
All Three R. Kelly Lawyers Are Abandoning His Case
Singer R. Kelly’s defense in a civil sexual assault case may be falling apart. Tuesday, a judge granted a motion filed by R. Kelly lawyers to withdraw from the case. Three R. Kelly lawyers — Shady Yassin, Zaid Abdallah, and Raed Shalabi — filed…
Beyoncé Also Rumored to Be Pulling Out of the Grammys Despite 4 Nominations — Sources
As an ugly war inside the Recording Academy continues, mega-stars Beyoncé and Jay-Z are rumored to be backing out of the Grammy Awards event. The pullout, if confirmed, closely follows reports of an exit by Taylor Swift. According to sources with know…
Former Grammy Awards CEO Responds to Allegations of Rape
Former Recording Academy and Grammy Awards CEO Neil Portnow had vehemently denied rape and misconduct allegations. The 2020 Grammy Awards have nearly arrived, and though it’s important to reserve final judgments until all is said and done, the 62nd ann…
Grammy Meltdown 2020: Here’s Everything We Know So Far
This article provides a summary of the events up to and after the Recording Academy suspended its new CEO and president Deborah Dugan just 10 days before the Grammy Awards. It has often been said that “nothing happens in a vacuum,” and this…
Chuck D Responds to Recording Academy Imbroglio — ‘Same Old Bullsh*t’
Legendary rapper Chuck D has come out in support of suspended Recording Academy president and CEO Deborah Dugan. Just prior to the 2020 Grammy Awards, the academy’s board of trustees decided to put Dugan on administrative leave because of a ̶…
Eminem Getting Ripped Apart for Rapping About 2017 Manchester Arena Bombing
The latest album by rapper Eminem is facing backlash over lyrics that seemingly make light of the 2017 bombing of an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. The bombing, which occurred on the singer’s “thank u, next” tour, kille…
Ousted Recording Academy CEO Lawyers Up, Promises To Spill the Beans
In the wake of the Recording Academy placing its president and CEO Deborah Dugan on administrative leave, Dugan has hired a prominent litigation attorney to defend her. Only ten days prior to the Grammy Awards on January 26, the academy put Dugan on le…
Justin Bieber’s Chart-Gaming Attempts Falling a Little Short
The controversial attempts of singer Justin Bieber and/or his team to game the charts and make “Yummy” a No. 1 song seem to be coming up a little short. For the moment, Bieber’s fans have been unable to bring his new song to the top o…