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would need 24 songwriters, facing stinging backlash from the Beyhive for what was seen by many as a racially insensitive inquiry. Warren, a songwriting legend who has worked with Beyonce before, surely knew better.This isn't meant as shade, I'm just curiousBut the rest of us may not.

Kanye West has announced that ‘Vultures 2’ – his highly anticipated second collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign – will be out next week.Back in February February, Ye and Dolla $ign released the long-awaited debut collaborative project ‘Vultures 1’ – which featured verses from the former’s daughter North West, YG, Playboi Carti, Freddie Gibbs, and more. The LP was the first instalment in the ‘Vultures’ trilogy, with the two sequels originally set to be released March 8 and April 5, respectively.This week, West sat down with social media icon Justin Laboy for the first-ever episode of The Download – a new podcast exclusively on the Yeezy website.

The Grammy Hall of Fame has its 2024 class of treasured songs and albums.

Thania Garcia The Recording Academy has revealed the 2024 inductees for the Grammy Hall of Fame. Lauryn Hill‘s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” Guns N’ Roses’ “Appetite For Destruction” and De La Soul’s “3 Feet High and Rising” will all be inducted at the inaugural Grammy Hall of Fame gala and concert on May 21 at the Novo Theater in Los Angeles.

Ed Meza @edmezavar Spinning audiences back to the mid-1970s, UFA Fiction‘s latest period series “Disko 76” is set in a pivotal time in the industrial heartland of West Germany as a new American pop music craze takes over the airwaves and dance floors. The six-part series, which premiered at the recent Berlinale Series Market, continues its international rollout at Series Mania in Lille before bowing on the RTL+ streaming platform on March 28 and on RTL Group channel Nitro on April 1. UFA Fiction quickly won over RTL+ with the idea from former UFA Fiction producer Benjamin Benedict of a family story set in the disco era, says fellow producer Sinah Swyter.

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, has announced a debut album titled ‘Elementary School Dropout’.The 10-year-old appeared at her father’s listening party for the upcoming release of his album ‘Vultures 2’ in Arizona on Sunday (March 10). While there, she took to the stage alongside West – who was sporting a white hockey mask and an all-black ensemble – to announce that she has been working on her first music venture.“Hi, it’s Northy and I’ve been working on an album and it’s called ‘Elementary School Dropout’,” she told the crowd who immediately began cheering her on.

last dance.Kanye West was sued by the estate of the late singer Donna Summer after the rapper used a sample of the late Queen of Disco’s 1977 hit “I Feel Love” without permission. According to court documents obtained by The Post, West, 46, approached the Summer estate and requested to use the sample for his track “Good (Don’t Die)” but was denied.

Donna Summer has sued Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign for the alleged illegal use of ‘I Feel Love’ on their collaborative album ‘Vultures 1’.According to the Associated Press, the copyright infringement lawsuit was filed in federal court in Los Angeles, California yesterday (February 27) by Summer’s husband Bruce Sudano in his role as executor of the estate.The suit alleges that representatives of West had asked permission to use the 1977 song on the track ‘Good (Don’t Die)’. However, it claims they were rejected because the Summer estate “wanted no association with West’s controversial history”.Sudano claims that West and Ty then approached Summer’s record label, Universal Music Enterprises, in a bid to be granted permission, but the label also denied their request.Ye and Ty have been accused of “shamelessly” including re-recorded parts of the hit that were “instantly recognisable” on the ‘Vultures 1’ cut.The suit states: “In the face of this rejection, defendants arrogantly and unilaterally decided they would simply steal ‘I Feel Love’ and use it without permission.”The lawsuit names both West and Ty as defendants, as well as Yeezy Record Label, LLC, the company Yzy Snd, and 10 Does.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Donna Summer’s estate has sued Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign for copyright infringement over the unauthorized interpolation of the late singer’s “I Feel Love” on their song “Good (Don’t Die).” The suit, filed in California on Tuesday, asserts that West and Ty initially asked for permission to sample and use parts of “I Feel Love” on “Good (Don’t Die),” and were explicitly denied. “Good (Don’t Die)” is included on the duo’s latest album “Vultures 1,” featuring a female voice singing altered lyrics to the melody of “I Feel Love.” After the release of “Vultures 1” in early February, Summer’s husband Bruce Sudano took to socials to publicly denounce the interpolation on the song.

the first black woman to go No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs with her bluessgrassy bop “Texas Hold ’Em.”But, in the last week of Black History Month, we gotta give props to another African-American diva who broke down genre barriers on the country charts long before Bey made her two-step statement.That would be Donna Summer, who, when she was the Queen of Disco, made her own history as the first African-American woman to co-write a No.

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign have announced they will perform at three “‘Vultures’ Listening Experience” shows in Europe later this week.Earlier this month, Ye teased potential dates for his world tour on Instagram – including arena dates in Toronto, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London and more throughout the summer. Then, the Chicagoan revealed that he and Dolla $ign will hold three ‘Vultures’ listening events in both Italy and Paris.The collaborators will hit Italy first, performing at the Milan Forum in the country’s capital tomorrow (February 22) and Bologna’s Unipol Arena on Saturday (February 24), before landing in Paris on Sunday (February 25) at the Accor Arena.Those looking to attend either Italian ‘Vultures Listening Event’ show can find them here.

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign‘s new album Vultures 1 disappeared from Apple Music on Thursday (February 15) less than a week after it was released.

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign‘s new collaborative album ‘Vultures 1’ may soon be removed from streaming services after not being approved by its distributor.The album was released to streaming last Saturday (February 10) and serves as the first part of a three-volume project.However, according to Billboard, the distributor that appears to have delivered the record to the platforms did so without the company being aware of it.The company in question, FUGA, said: “Late last year, FUGA was presented with the opportunity to release Vultures 1. Exercising our judgment in the ordinary course of business, we declined to do so.”“On Friday, February 9, 2024, a long-standing FUGA client delivered the album Vultures 1 through the platform’s automated processes, violating our service agreement.

Strike two for Kanye West.

Kanye West appeared to address last year’s controversial Venice boat exposure incident on his new ‘Vultures 1‘ song ‘Fuck Sumn’.West and his partner Bianca Censori caused controversy last year after they were caught in a compromising position on a boat in Italy, with reports later emerging that they were being investigated by police.The pair were photographed on a water taxi in August showing West’s trousers pulled down with Censori’s head in his lap.They were reportedly “banned for life” from using the boat company after the incident.West – who now goes by Ye – and Ty Dolla $ign finally released their much-delayed controversial new collaborative album ‘Vultures 1’ this month, which features Lil Durk, Bump J, Freddie Gibbs, Quavo and more.The 10th song on the album, ‘Fuck Sumn’ featuring Travis Scott and Playboi Carti, appears to make reference to the Venice scandal.In the second verse, West raps: “Hold my coat, hold my drink/ On my own, come with me/ Shawty wanna fuck on somethin’?/ Fuck on me, suck on me publicly.”West announced the release this month by sharing the album artwork, which appears to show him in all-black and a hockey mask alongside by Censori in the nude.West has previously received criticism for sharing photos of his reported wife in either the nude or revealing attire – with System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan telling him to “show some class“, adding: “Your wife isn’t supposed to be your trophy, she’s your place of pride and dignity. This isn’t the way”.The new album has continued to stir up controversy, after Donna Summer’s estate criticised West for using an ‘I Feel Love’ sample without permission.

Donna Summer have criticised Kanye West for allegedly using a sample of ‘I Feel Love’ without permission.A sample that sounds strikingly similar to Summer’s original appears on the track, ‘Good (Don’t Die)’ from his new album ‘Vultures’, made with Ty Dolla $ign, that was released on Friday (February 9).In a post to Instagram Stories, Summer’s estate wrote: “Kanye West asked permission to use Donna Summer’s song ‘I Feel Love’, he was denied…he changed the words, had someone re sing it or used AI but it’s ‘I Feel Love’.”They went on to claim it was a “copyright infringement.” NME has reached out to representatives of West for comment.Donna Summer’s estate says that Kanye West was denied permission to use her classic “I Feel Love” on his album:“he changed the words, had someone re sing it or used AI but it’s I Feel Love… copyright infringement!!!” pic.twitter.com/tkGnjjamBa— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 10, 2024West already received criticism from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne after he used a copy of Black Sabbath’s ‘Iron Man’ on his album, allegedly also without permission.Ozzy hit out at West in a social media post, calling him an “anti-Semite” and claiming the rapper used the sample of Sabbath’s song on his new album despite being denied permission.

Kanye West is stirring things up and can’t keep Taylor Swift‘s name out of his mouth. The rapper has referred to the “Bejeweled” singer in “Carnival,” which is from the Vultures 1 album he released with Ty Dolla $ign.

Modern Family in Netflix series Griselda.Created by Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz (Narcos), the crime drama miniseries is inspired by the life of Griselda Blanco, a notorious drug trader who created one of the most powerful cartels in history.A synopsis reads: “Set in 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helps her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother’.”Other cast members in the series include Alberto Guerra, Martin Rodriguez, Vanessa Ferlito and Christian Tappan.Carlos Rafael Rivera composed the show’s score. His previous credits include The Queen’s Gambit, Godless and 2014 film A Walk Among The Tombstones.You can stream the full soundtrack below.Along with the score, the show features a bunch of songs by other artists.

Tierra Whack has announced her first new full-length album since 2018, entitled ‘World Wide Whack’.Earlier today (January 23), the Philadelphia rapper took to Instagram to announce the new project, in a post which displayed the album’s cover – shot by conceptual artist Alex De Corte – and called the upcoming release her “debut album”, though it would technically be her second. “‘World Wide Whack’, my debut album out on 3/15,” read its caption.

Ariana DeBose is reacting to the joke at the Critics Choice Awards that lumped her in with a group of “actors who also think that they are singers.”

N.W.A., Laurie Anderson, Donna Summer and more have been announced as recipients of this year’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.The 2024 cohort, which also includes Gladys Knight, Tammy Wynette and The Clark Sisters, will receive their awards at the Special Merit Awards ceremony on February 3. It will precede the Grammy Awards, which will take place the next day at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.“What luck! To be part of a group of some of my all-time favourite artists”, Anderson wrote on social media.

Avant-garde composer-performer Laurie Anderson, R&B icon Gladys Knight, groundbreaking rap group N.W.A, disco queen Donna Summer and country legend Tammy Wynette are among this year’s Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees, the academy announced today.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music N.W.A, Laurie Anderson, Gladys Knight, Donna Summer, Tammy Wynette and the Clark Sisters will receive 2024 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Awards during this year’s Special Merit Awards ceremony, the Academy announced today. Also being honored are longtime Linda Ronstadt/ James Taylor producer/manager Peter Asher, hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc and veteran attorney (and longtime Academy executive) Joel Katz with Trustees Award recipients; Tom Kobayashi and Tom Scott with Technical Grammy Awards; and “Refugee,” written by K’naan, Steve McEwan, and Gerald Eaton (a.k.a.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Roger Ross Williams is having quite the year. So far, the Oscar-winning director has released his first fiction film, Amazon Studios’ “Cassandro”; the HBO documentary “Love to Love You, Donna Summer”; AppleTV+ docuseries “The Super Models”; and Hulu miniseries “The 1619 Project.” Joining Williams’ impressive output this year is Netflix’s “Stamped From the Beginning,” an adaptation of the eponymous bestselling book by Ibram X. Kendi about the history of racism and anti-Blackness in the U.S.

Matthew Heineman’s documentary profiling Grammy and Oscar winning musician Jon Batiste and the medical struggles for his wife that have marked trying times in their marriage leads the pack of nominees for the 8th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards with six. The inspiring docu from Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground was picked up by Netflix after premiering and winning acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival last month. Not far behind are a trio of docus each with 5 mentions including 20 Days In Mariupol, Kokomo City, and Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie. And not to be ignored, this weekend’s boxoffice champ, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour which landed a nomination as Best Music Documentary. The CCDA nod marks the first awards recognition for the film (however it is not eligible for a Documentary Oscar) which only just had its first premiere screening on Wednesday of last week and came in just under the eligibility wire.

Michaela Zee New York’s entertainment industry elite gathered at Loosie’s Nightclub on Thursday night in celebration of Variety’s annual New York issue. Beneath a ceiling of disco balls, the 2023 class from the New Power of New York List drank Jack Daniels specialty cocktails, filmed TikToks and discussed everything that they love about the greatest city in the world.

Thania Garcia Giorgio Moroder and Iconoclast have struck a deal to work on the development and marketing of the “Father of Disco’s” name, image, and likeness rights. Iconoclast acquires the Grammy and Oscar-winning composer’s producer royalties, which span across timeless hits including Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” and Blondie’s “Call Me,” among others.

Sophia Scorziello editor Peacock has released the official trailer for “The Continental,” the latest addition to the “John Wick” franchise. The Mel Gibson-led miniseries is a prequel to the films starring Keanu Reeves, and centers around Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), who came to acquire The Continental, a notorious chain of hotels that Scott established as a neutral haven for housing assassins. “The Continental” is an enthralling ode to New York in the 1970s, featuring Donna Summer songs, Studio 54-esque club scenes and lots and lots of guns against the backdrop of the city’s dark and dirty streets.

Sam Smith has arrived in North America for the latest leg of their Gloria Tour, and they’re playing a slightly different setlist than the one that was used in Europe!

A.D. Amorosi Today’s news of Sinéad O’Connor’s death at age 56 and the desperate tangle of her life immediately reminded us of the emotional, imagistic depths of her songwriting, her tactile interpretive skills and the piercingly distinctive range of her vocals. For all of the genuine pain she felt throughout her life, O’Connor displayed empowerment, spirituality, savagery, anti-establishment sentiment and, yes, quietude, like no other vocalist could.

Blondie performed a hit-packed set featuring nods to Donna Summer and Sex Pistols to a massive crowd at Glastonbury 2023‘s Pyramid Stage today (Sunday June 25) – check out photos, footage, the setlist and what went down below.The art-pop icons took to the stage following an emotional legends slot appearance from Yusuf/Cat Stevens. After visuals of a transmission breaking down, the band broke straight into ‘One Way Or Another’, with former Sex Pistol Glenn Matlock joining them on bass. Let’s do this.They then tore into ‘Hanging On The Telephone’ and ‘Call Me’, before frontwoman Debbie Harry quipped: “We had to get those phone songs out of the way because none of that is relevant now; we all have our phones in our pockets”.

Sophia Scorziello editor Friday evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza had it all — and all for a good cause. “Housewives of Beverly Hills” stars danced on stage with Flo Rida, an Aston Martin was auctioned off for $240,000 and Cinq à Sept held a fashion show, all for the 30th annual Race to Erase MS Gala, a fundraising event dedicated to the treatment and hopeful cure of multiple sclerosis. Nancy Davis founded Race to Erase in 1993, a year after she was diagnosed with MS. “I was told 31 years ago I could never walk again and that life as I knew it was over,” Davis shared with Variety at the gala. But over the last three decades, funds raised at the gala have helped lead to 25 medications used to treat MS, raising $56 million for MS research.

Kelly Rowland should be first in line to portray the Queen of Disco. Every so often, social media implodes as users clamor to point out how similar the two singers look. And Rowland isn't shy to bolster the calls for her to nab a starring role in a potential biopic; in 2019, the Destiny's Child alum dressed as the First Lady of Love for Halloween and sent fans into a frenzy. Donning a feathered white coat over a white bodysuit tied at the waist, Rowland shared several photos of her costume paired with photos of Summer in the original outfit.

, an HBO Original documentary offering an intimate glimpse at the artist's life on and off stage.Brooklyn Sudano, one of Summer's three children, teamed up with Oscar and Emmy-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams to direct the documentary exploring the highs and lows of her mother's fame, giving fans a deeply personal portrait of the Queen of Disco before her death on May 17, 2012.«I had just become a mother. I didn't have my mom.

Love to Love You, Donna Summer is not just a documentary, it’s a hymn to the life and times of the indisputable queen of disco. The film conveys Donna Summer’s journey from the gospel churches of Boston to the dance floors that defined an era. Directed by first-time helmer and Summer’s daughter Brooklyn Sudano and Roger Ross Williams (The Apollo, Traveling While Black), Love to Love You weaves together interviews, footage and the singer’s infectious music to deliver a new perspective on the life of a vocal powerhouse. As part of the Deadline FYC House + HBO Max Event series, we spoke with Sudano, Williams and producer David Blackman on the red carpet at the New York premiere. 

recent episode of the “Allison Interviews” podcast, Brooklyn Sudano recalled details of her mother’s battle with lung cancer, which took the singer’s life in 2012.“My mother was extremely strong as a person. I think her decision not to share [her diagnosis] with the world was that she was a woman of faith, and she really believed that God was going to heal her,” the “My Wife and Kids” star, 42, told host Allison Kugel.Summer, who Sudano described as “one of the strongest people” she knew, maintained positivity and surrounded herself with people who shared the same energy.“When you’re in the public eye, you end up carrying a lot of people’s emotions for them,” Sudano continued of her “trooper” mom.