Cardi B Settles $30 Million Lawsuit With Former Manager

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CARDI B has settled a $30 million lawsuit against her by former manager KLENORD “SHAFT” RAPHAEL.

Back in 2018, Shaft filed a $10 million breach of contract lawsuit against Cardi, claiming she broke the agreement to sign with Quality Control. His original lawsuit claimed he helped with Cardi’s breakthrough by securing her appearance on “Love & Hip Hop” and connecting the rap star to publishers and producers who created her breakthrough hit “Bodak Yellow.”  However Cardi denied these allegations, later filing a $30 million counterclaim accusing him of signing her to a deal without her lawyer present. She claimed he breached their agreement by not providing accurate accounts of her earnings, as well as stealing her earnings. 

Now after two years, the lawsuit has been entirely dismissed with prejudice, meaning neither party involved can bring the other back into court over this dispute.

Cardi B Reacts To $30 Million Lawsuit Settlement: “Feels Good To Be Free”

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Halsey apologizes for sharing Instagram photo of her depicting eating disorder

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Halsey had to delete a photo she posted on her Instagram stories that was triggering for some fans. When asked to share a photo of her “lowest point,” the singer shared a mirror selfie of her body from when she was struggling with an eating disorder. Followers began calling her out for not having a proper trigger warning before the photo.

Halsey wrote on Twitter, “TW: disordered eating I am very sorry for posting a photo of myself depicting my struggle with ED without a sufficient trigger warning. I was very nervous to post it and didn’t think properly. I had positive intentions. I would never want to harm someone who shares my struggle.” She said that the post was immediately taken down, and continued, “I don’t need to be yelled at in the name of being educated right now. I made an honest mistake because I was nervous to share one of the worst times of my life with tens millions of people. My desire to be confident overshadowed my knowledge of how to share triggering content.” 

Halsey Apologizes for Sharing Photo Depicting Her Struggle with Eating Disorder

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Sex and the City Reboot Coming to HBO Max

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A Sex and the City reboot is coming.  Deadline confirmed that HBO is set to bring back the show as a limited series for its premium streaming service, HBO Max.

Sex and the City was undoubtedly one of the most iconic shows of the 2000s. The series, created by Darren Star based on Candace Bushnell’s book, ran for six seasons and 94 episodes between 1998 and 2004. It starred Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes, Kristin Davis as Charlotte York, and Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones.

Bradshaw, Nixon, and Davis are all interested in the reunion, though Cattrall will likely not be featured. After releasing two follow-up films in 2008 and 2010, the Sex and the City cast was set to make a third feature film in 2017 that was shelved due to a feud between Cattrall and Parker.

Hollywood buzz says ‘Sex and the City’ getting reboot on HBO Max

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Nick Cannon Welcomes Baby No. 2 With Girlfriend Brittany Bell

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Nick Cannon and his girlfriend Brittany Bell have welcomed their second child together.  The 33-year-old Bell posted to social media to announce the arrival of their daughter, Powerful Queen Cannon.

Brittany wrote on Instagram: “The best gift ever [heart emoji] we have been surprised with… A GIRL!!!!! [crown emoji] Powerful Queen Cannon [crown emoji] came this week perfect timing for Christmas. So much more to share. All I can say is that Nick was my rock through the most intense yet empowering natural water birth. It was nothing but POWERFUL [heart emojis] Merry Christmas!!!! THANK YOU GOD (sic)”

Nick, 40, started dating Brittany in 2014, and in 2016 the couple announced they were expecting their first child together, son Golden. Cannon also has nine-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey, who was married to from 2008-2016.

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Jennifer Lopez Teases New Video For “In The Morning”

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Jennifer Lopez shared a teaser trailer for the music video for her single, “In the Morning.”

Fans will have to wait until 2021 to see the finished product, but in the meantime JLo posted on Instagram: “It’s CHRISTMAS MORNING and I have a lil’ <present> for you!!! #teaser #inthemorming #videocoming #2021 MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! Sending you wishes and prayers for you to be surrounded by family, friends and true love in 2021❤#JLOBEAUTY @JLOBEAUTY @sephora”

JLo rocks a number of looks in the video, including an angel outfit with a huge pair of white wings stretching out from her back.

Jennifer Lopez Teases Sexy “In The Morning” Video

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Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Sets Single-Day Streaming Record on Spotify

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Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” just broke the Spotify record for most streams in a single day, set on Christmas Eve.

Carey expressed her appreciation, saying on social media: “I know people think I’m making “coin” (lil secret: artists make very little from streams) but the real reason I’m sitting here in astonishment & gratitude is seeing the joy this little song I wrote brings to people. THANK YOU & MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!”

All I Want For Christmas Is You was first featured on Carey’s Merry Christmas album, released at the end of October 1994. As of 2017, it was reported that Carey had made about $60 million from the song.

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Broke A Single-Day Spotify Record On Christmas Eve

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Tony-nominated Broadway star Rebecca Luker Passes Away at 59

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Rebecca Luker, a three-time Tony nominated actor, died on Wednesday. She was 59. Her death was announced by her husband, veteran Broadway actor Danny Burstein, who said in a statement “our family is devastated. I have no words at this moment because I’m numb.” 

Luker went public in 2020 saying she had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, also called ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. She was a best actress Tony nominee in 1995 playing Magnolia in “Showboat,” a best actress nominee in 2000 for playing Marian in “The Music Man” opposite Craig Bierko, and a best featured actress nominee in 2007 as Winifred Banks in “Mary Poppins.”

In addition to her husband, Luker is survived by two stepsons, Alex and Zach.

Rebecca Luker, Tony-nominated Broadway star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 59

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Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Reveal Christmas Card With Son Archie

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have revealed their 2020 holiday card ahead of their first Christmas in the US. 

On Wednesday, UK-based animal welfare charity Mayhew debuted the card, which features an illustration of the couple with their 19-month-old son, Archie, and two dogs, Pula and Guy, along with the words, “Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.” 

According to a spokesperson for the duke and duchess, “The small Christmas tree, including the homemade ornaments and other decorations, were selected by Archie, and the tree will be replanted after the holidays.”  

Take a closer look at Meghan and Harry’s 2020 Christmas card below or at the link: here.

Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s Son Archie Has Red Hair Just Like His Dad on Their Christmas Card!

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Billie Eilish says she will ‘change up her look” and release new album in 2021

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19-year-old Billie Eilish took to her Instagram stories this week to reveal music news for 2021, along with a ‘new look.’

“I’m changing it after the doc [documentary] comes out,” she confirmed. “It’ll be the end of an era.” The singer revealed that her green hair will be gone after her documentary Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry drops in February, just before her next full length album is released.

Eilish is currently finishing the follow-up to her debut LP, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, released in March 2019. As for her ever-changing hair looks, Eilish has gone from silver to blue, blue to lavender, lavender to black, and now green. 

Billie Eilish Reveals She’s Going To Change Up Her Look After Her Documentary Premieres

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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ Hits 2 Billion Streams on Spotify

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Tones and I — real name Toni Watson — is celebrating her hit song “Dance Monkey” hitting two billion streams.  

The singer took to Instagram to mark the milestone with a portrait of herself sitting triumphantly on a TV, and the caption, “‘Dance monkey hit 2 BILLION STREAMS this morning and I got to busk yesterday! Thank you everyone that’s crazy! Go support other buskers and Aussie artists!’ 

“Dance Monkey” is the ARIA Singles Chart’s longest-running #1 since the chart was created in 1988.  It was also the second most streamed song in the world in 2020, and has netted Watson an estimated $12 million.  

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ Shimmies to 2 Billion Plays on Spotify

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