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The Model Who Played Michael Jackson's Girlfriend In The Music Video For 'Thriller' Is Suing Jackson's Estate

The Model Who Played Michael Jackson's Girlfriend In The Music Video For 'Thriller' Is Suing Jackson's Estate

Sep 14, 2017

A key character in Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" video is suing the late singer's estate for failing to pay her royalties for an upcoming 3D version of "Thriller."

Kanye West's Insurance Company Files A Countersuit Over Cancelled Tour, Insinuates That Kanye Violated A Substance Abuse Clause

Kanye West's Insurance Company Files A Countersuit Over Cancelled Tour, Insinuates That Kanye Violated A Substance Abuse Clause

Sep 6, 2017

Lloyd's of London filed a countersuit against Kanye's touring company, claiming that Kanye violated a clause in his contract.

Jay-Z And Beyonce Took Out A $52 MILLION Mortgage To Buy $88 Million Bel Air Mansion

Jay-Z And Beyonce Took Out A $52 MILLION Mortgage To Buy $88 Million Bel Air Mansion

Aug 23, 2017

Jay-Z and Beyonce decide to go the financially responsible route and take out a mortgage for their $88 million Bel Air mansion.

Soundcloud Stays Alive With $170M Investment And Gets New CEO

Soundcloud Stays Alive With $170M Investment And Gets New CEO

Aug 19, 2017

SoundCloud has survived its anticipated demise after new investors agreed to inject $170 million into the company last week.

Kanye West Files $10 Million Insurance Company Lawsuit Over Tour He Canceled Due To Mental Breakdown

Kanye West Files $10 Million Insurance Company Lawsuit Over Tour He Canceled Due To Mental Breakdown

Aug 3, 2017

Kanye West is suing an insurance company for big bucks over his cancelled Saint Pablo tour last year.

Beyonce Wants To Buy The Houston Rockets

Beyonce Wants To Buy The Houston Rockets

Aug 2, 2017

Queen Bee may be looking to follow in the footsteps of her husband and purchase a stake of her hometown basketball team.

PSG Reportedly Willing To Pay World Record Transfer Fee To Acquire Neymar

PSG Reportedly Willing To Pay World Record Transfer Fee To Acquire Neymar

Jul 23, 2017

Could Neymar be on the move to PSG in the very near future?

"Despacito" Is Now The Most Streamed Song In Music History

"Despacito" Is Now The Most Streamed Song In Music History

Jul 21, 2017

"Despacito" just made history in a huge way, dethroning Justin Bieber's "Sorry" to become the most streamed song in music history.

50 Cent Reportedly Just Sold His Stake In Effen Vodka For $60 Million

50 Cent Reportedly Just Sold His Stake In Effen Vodka For $60 Million

Jul 18, 2017

According to a handful of second hand sources, 50 Cent may have just sold his minority stake in Effen Vodka for $60 million. Reportedly. Allegedly. Maybe. Still not 100% convinced.

Daddy Yankee Becomes First Latin Artist To Reach No. 1 Spot On Spotify Worldwide Charts

Daddy Yankee Becomes First Latin Artist To Reach No. 1 Spot On Spotify Worldwide Charts

Jul 14, 2017

Daddy Yankee just reached a milestone that no other Latin artist in history has accomplished.

Jay-Z And Kanye West Are Reportedly At Each Other's Throats Over Tidal And A $20 Million Loan

Jay-Z And Kanye West Are Reportedly At Each Other's Throats Over Tidal And A $20 Million Loan

Jul 11, 2017

Jay Z and Kanye West used to be the best of friends. Now, it appears that they are sworn enemies, and a lawsuit may be brewing.

Dr. Dre Donates $10 Million For The Construction Of Compton High School's Performing Arts Center

Dr. Dre Donates $10 Million For The Construction Of Compton High School's Performing Arts Center

Jun 24, 2017

Dr. Dre is giving back to his hometown in a big way by donating $10 million for the construction of Compton High School's performing arts center.

Lil Wayne Sued By Security Guard For An Alleged "Hate Crime"

Lil Wayne Sued By Security Guard For An Alleged "Hate Crime"

Jun 16, 2017

A security guard is suing Lil Wayne for punching him in the face last year, and also claims that it was a "hate crime."

Damian Marley Invests In 'High Times' Magazine

Damian Marley Invests In 'High Times' Magazine

Jun 8, 2017

Damian Marley is part of an ownership group that purchased a controlling interest in the world's leading marijuana publication.

Katy Perry Lands $25 Million Deal To Be Lead Judge On 'American Idol'

Katy Perry Lands $25 Million Deal To Be Lead Judge On 'American Idol'

May 22, 2017

Katy Perry is set to receive a big payday from ABC for her services on the network's upcoming reboot of 'American Idol.'