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Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke settle longstanding legal battle over rape, defamation claims
Read full article: Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke settle longstanding legal battle over rape, defamation claimsPop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke have settled nearly a decade of suits and countersuits over her accusation that he drugged and raped her and his claim that she made it up and defamed him.
Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys ā as Tyson Trax
Read full article: Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys ā as Tyson TraxDr. Luke appeared as Tyson Trax on the Grammy ballot for Doja Cat's Say So," which he produced and co-wrote. But not all of the academy members may have been aware they were voting for Dr. Luke when they completed their ballots this year. AdāI didnāt know that Tyson Trax was Dr. Luke. AdTogether, Martin and Dr. Luke crafted hits for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink and Kesha, who he signed in 2005. Eventually Dr. Luke stepped into the forefront, helming successes for Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida, logging 17 No.
12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd out
Read full article: 12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd outAnd it earned him his first Grammy nomination in six years. 3 spot on the pop charts ā is up for best rap song and best rap performance. And Anderson .Paak's āLockdown," about police brutality and racial injustice, is up for best melodic rap performance and best music video. JAY-Z, THE SONGWRITERS, SHINESHappy wife, happy life: Jay-Z has lent his songwriting hand to his wife BeyoncĆ© and he's earned Grammy nominations for it. PAUL McCARTNEY, THE ART DIRECTORPaul McCartney scored his 79th Grammy nominations this year ā as an art director.
And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?
Read full article: And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?Others who may earn nominations include Lewis Capaldi, Summer Walker, Morgan Wallen, Doja Cat, BLACKPINK, Ingrid Andress, Snoh Aalegra, Skip Marley, Mickey Guyton and CNCO. Ricch should also earn nominations for his guest appearance on DaBabyās international hit āRock Star,ā helping him become the showās overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swiftās last two albums, āLoverā and āreputation,ā didnāt earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member groupās hit āDynamiteā could snag a nomination for best pop duo/group performance, and their latest album could compete for best global music album. 3 on pop charts, should earn a nomination for best country performance and best country song.
Gaga, Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories added
Read full article: Gaga, Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories addedLady Gaga and Ariana Grande both scored nine VMA nominations each, including video of the year for their No. Rain on Me is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Aug. 30 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Gaga and Grande both scored nine nominations each, including video of the year for their No. Rain on Me is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography.
Dr. Luke rebounds, thanks to Saweetie, Doja Cat, Juice WRLD
Read full article: Dr. Luke rebounds, thanks to Saweetie, Doja Cat, Juice WRLDHes returned to the charts in 2020, working on songs for rising and established rap stars, including Lil Wayne, Juice WRLD, Saweetie and Doja Cat. Dr. Luke marked a major comeback this year with the success of the Billboard Hot 100 No. Label representatives for Saweetie, Juice WRLD, Lil Wayne and Cat didnt immediately reply to emails seeking comment. Months later, Kesha accused him of sexual assault during their yearslong partnership (Dr. Luke has vigorously denied the allegations.) Outside of rap in 2020, Dr. Luke has produced music for pop singer Kim Petras, using the pseudonym MADE IN CHINA.