Chris Cornell was funneled dangerous drugs in enormous quantities by his doctor, without so much as a visit or even a phone call, and that’s what caused him to commit suicide … so claims his widow. Vicky Cornell is suing Dr. Robert Koblin for…
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Thursday, November 1, 2018
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Eric Benet Says Music Biz Favors White R&B Singers Over Black Ones
Fresh off his shot at rappers, Eric Benet says black R&B artists are getting shaded … by white singers and the music biz, in general, and he calls it a clear case of history repeating itself. The singer was on Van Lathan’s ‘The Red…
Friday, April 13, 2018
Chic Singers Luci Martin and Alfa Anderson "Memba Them?!
With hits like “Le Freak” and “Good Times,” Luci Martin and Alfa Anderson shot to stardom for fronting the classic ’70s disco band Chic along side Nile Rogers (and are performing this Saturday at Coachella). Guess what they look like now!
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Yvonne Staples of The Staple Singers Dies at 80
Yvonne Staples — best known as the baritone voice of The Staple Singers — has died at her home in Chicago … according to Chicago’s Leak & Sons Funeral Homes. Yvonne helped her family’s gospel, soul and R&B group reach the top…
Monday, November 20, 2017
"Candy Rain" Singers Soul For Real "Memba Them?!
With hits like ‘Candy Rain’ and ‘Every Little Thing I Do’ Dalyrimple brothers KD, Choc, Bri and Jase joined forces to make the smooth singing ’90s R&B band Soul for Real. Guess what they look like now!
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Justin Bieber Fan Arrested for Trespassing At Singer"s Beverly Hills Home
A Justin Bieber fan was arrested at the singer’s Beverly Hills home Monday after cops say she wandered onto the property looking for the singer … for the third time this week. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ cops got a call to the home around…
Friday, August 18, 2017
"America"s Got Talent" Golden Buzzer Singers Could Bank $1 Million off Records
Angelica Hale and Angelina Green, the 10 and 13-year-old singers who earned the coveted Golden Buzzer on “America’s Got Talent” this season, are both bound for the finals and if either gal wins, they could make $ 1 million just off records. We…
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Chester Bennington: Celebrities React to Singer"s Shocking Suicide
Earlier today, we reported the shocking news that Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington has committed suicide.
He was just 41 years old.
Bennington"s musical abilities made him a sought-after collaborator, and his kindness earned him countless friends throughout the industry.
Here are some of the most moving reaction to the singer"s shocking death:
1. Rob Thomas
The Matchbox 20 singer posted the above photo of Bennington, along with the words, “Sonf of the day: NUMB – LINKIN PARK”
2. Vicky Cornell
The widow of Chris Cornell paid tribute to Bennington. Chester was a close friend of her husband’s, and his suicide came on what would’ve been Chris’ 53rd birthday.
3. Jimmy Kimmel
Like many others, Jimmy Kimmel reflected on Bennington’s kindness.
4. Chance the Rapper
Chance is one of many rappers who has expressed a fondness for the way Bennington and his bandmates fused rock and hip hop.
5. Mark McGrath
Sugar Ray singer Mark McGrath joined the scores of musicians who paid tribute to both Bennington’s talent and his warmth.
6. Dale Earnhart Jr.
Earnhart encouraged anyone who’s experiencing self-harm to seek immediate help.
R. Kelly Sex Partner Details Singer"s Alleged Cult, Blow Job Demands
R. Kelly is accused of running a cult in which he keeps women captive in his Chicago and Atlanta homes, forcing them to provide him with sexual favors and controlling every aspect of their lives.
So stated a bombshell report by Buzzfeed last week, which quoted parents of these women that were understandably concerned for their daughters’ safety.
A lawyer for Kelly has said her client is “alarmed and disturbed” by these false allegations, vehemently denying any such cult exists.
But here’s the thing: something is clearly going on.
A woman named Jocelyn Savage has spoken out in defense of Kelly, claiming she is not banned from leaving his home and is simply staying their out of her own volition.
She explained in an interview with TMZ this week that her own father even dropped her off at Kelly’s awhile back in order for the singer to help further Savage’s music career.
But Savage refuses to state her actual location.
Moreover, a relative of another woman under Kelly’s quasi control tells this same website that Kelly lures his so-called victims in by lavishing them with expensive gifts.
Yes, this person claims, the women are free to leave.
However, Kelly uses a “calculating, methodical process to groom naive girls” into becoming dependent on him. He also takes their smartphones, this person alleges.
Are Kelly’s actions illegal? Maybe not.
Do we know for certain what is taking place inside his residences? No.
Is Kelly one effed up dude with serious character issues who has been accused on numerous occasions of sexual misconduct, nearly always with women much younger than he is? Yes.
Along this latter line, a woman who refers to herself as “Kim” spoke to Jezebel about the entire cult rumor and outlined what goes on in R. Kelly’s shady universe.
She says she met Kelly about a year ago and has flown out to spend time with him on about 10 occasions. They’ve carried on a sexual relationship.
As a self-described “sometime member of his entourage,” this is what Kim has to say about Kelly’s harem:
HOW HE CONTROLS HIS WOMEN:
When we’re out, we’re not allowed to look at anyone. We have to keep our heads down. If we’re back in his studio sitting on the couches and he has friends across the room at the bar we can’t look at each other or communicate with each other…
If we’re in an Uber and we chat up the driver we’re supposed to tell him this girl did this or that. He’s very controlling and manipulative. He likes to be in control.
WHAT CAN THE GIRLS SAY TO EACH OTHER?
No compliments are allowed, Kim says.
I was looking at [a woman who walked by while out to lunch once] and he kicked my chair because I was looking up. Just super possessive. It’s a strange kind of dynamic.
HE MAKES SEXUAL DEMANDS:
He never makes threats, but the girls are so eager to do whatever he wants. He’ll wake us out of a dead sleep and say to this girl, ‘Suck my d-ck,’ or to these two girls, ‘Kiss on each other,’ and immediately without thought they jump right to it. It’s just bizarre. It’s unlike anything I’ve seen before honestly.
THIS IS A TYPE OF BRAINWASHING:
It’s not non-consensual, I guess. But I don’t know if they even realize the situation they’re in is wrong.
HIS PUNISHMENTS INCLUDE…
… the following, apparently?
We’re just going to copy Jezebel’s full entry for this example because it needs to be spelled out in detail:
Kim said that she and the girl were instructed by Kelly to ‘take off your clothes and act like you miss each other.’
He got out his iPad and started filming, she said, but was dissatisfied by the 19-year-old’s performance. He told Kim to sit on the couch and took the 19-year-old into another room.
Twenty minutes later, he called Kim in. Kim knocked in the proper way, then walked in to find the younger girl nude except for one of Kelly’s bigger pieces of jewelry, a heavy chain.
He had his iPad recording and she was naked except for a big chain and she was running laps from one end of the room to the other. She was running laps around the room and apologizing.
She kept saying, ‘I’ve been bad, I’m sorry Daddy,’ shit like that.
And I’m standing there and she starts apologizing to me.
No one from R. Kelly’s team has responded to these latest allegations.
We’ll let you know if they ever do.
Friday, June 2, 2017
Chris Cornell: Toxicology Report Reveals Singer"s Cause of Death
It’s been two weeks since the music world was stunned by the sudden death of Chris Cornell, the pioneering singer/songwriter whose inimitable vocal stylings helped Soundgarden and Audioslave rise to the top of the charts.
Just hours after his body was found, medical examiners in Wayne County, Michigan ruled Cornell’s death a suicide.
Cornell’s widow, Vicky Karayiannis, and others close to the musician expressed doubts about the coroner’s findings.
Karayiannis maintained that drugs played a role in Cornell’s death, a theory that shocked fans, as the singer had been sober for nearly 15 years prior to hsi passing.
Nevertheless, Karyiannis issued a statement expressing her belief that the results of a pending toxicology report would corroborate her beliefs.
Today, TMZ obtained the results of that report, and it seems that Karayiannis was correct in her assertion that Cornell was under the influence at the time of his passing.
The coroner who examined Cornell’s body confirmed that the following drugs were found in his system:
Naloxone (Narcan), Butalbital (sedative), Lorazepam (Ativan), Pseudoephedrine (decongestant), and unspecified barbiturates.
Witnesses claimed to have seen puncture marks on Cornell’s arms, but it appears those were the result of Narcan injections made by paramedics in an effort to save the 52-year-old’s life.
Shortly after her husband’s death, Karayiannis stated that she knew Cornell was intoxicated just from speaking with him on the phone.
She asked the singer’s bodyguard, who was staying in the same Detroit hotel, to check on Cornell, but tragically, it was too late.
An apparently drug-addled Cornell had hung himself in his room with an exercise belt.
Karayiannis issued the following statement in response to today’s findings:
“Many of us who know Chris well, noticed that he wasn’t himself during his final hours and that something was very off. We have learned from this report that several substances were found in his system.
“After so many years of sobriety, this moment of terrible judgment seems to have completely impaired and altered his state of mind.
“Something clearly went terribly wrong and my children and I are heartbroken and are devastated that this moment can never be taken back.”
She concluded:
“We very much appreciate all of the love we have received during this extremely difficult time and are dedicated to helping others in preventing this type of tragedy.”
Our thoughts go out to Cornell’s widow and children during this tremendously difficult time.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Chris Cornell"s Wife"s Chilling Account of Singer"s Last Moments Before Suicide
Chris Cornell’s wife knew something was terribly wrong with her husband during their last conversation, and it brought her back 14 years to when Chris was abusing prescription meds. We now know what Vicky told friends and family, and it’s a…
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Barry White"s Son Suing Late Singer"s Estate and Widow
Barry White’s son is almost broke and nearly homeless … and he claims it’s all because he’s getting the raw end of the deal from his father’s trust. Darryl White is suing the legendary singer’s estate and Barry’s widow, Glodean White, saying…
Barry White"s Son Suing Late Singer"s Estate and Widow
Barry White’s son is almost broke and nearly homeless … and he claims it’s all because he’s getting the raw end of the deal from his father’s trust. Darryl White is suing the legendary singer’s estate and Barry’s widow, Glodean White, saying…
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Mel B"s Ex-Nanny Lorraine Gilles Says Singer"s a Liar in Restraining Order Case
Mel B lied to a judge in her legal war with ex-nanny Lorraine Gilles … so claims Gilles in the latest salvo. Gilles’ beef is over the restraining order Mel B got earlier this month, prohibiting the ex-nanny from coming near her for 5 years. The…
Mel B"s Ex-Nanny Lorraine Gilles Says Singer"s a Liar in Restraining Order Case
Mel B lied to a judge in her legal war with ex-nanny Lorraine Gilles … so claims Gilles in the latest salvo. Gilles’ beef is over the restraining order Mel B got earlier this month, prohibiting the ex-nanny from coming near her for 5 years. The…
Monday, March 6, 2017
Louis Tomlinson, Prosecutor Will Decide Singer"s Fate
Louis Tomlinson says he was the victim in this weekend’s LAX scuffle, but cops beg to differ, and they’re sending the case over to the L.A. City Attorney for possible criminal prosecution. Law enforcement sources tell us, Louis told LAX cops he…
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Michael Jackson"s Cousin Trent Says Some of Singer"s Siblings Out for Money Grab
The nephew ordered to stay away from Katherine Jackson says he knows what is really going on … some of Michael Jackson’s siblings are plotting a money grab against the MJ estate. A judge clearly sees it differently, siding with Katherine, who…
Friday, December 30, 2016
George Michael Austopsy Results Revealed; Singer"s Death Remains a Mystery
On Christmas Day, iconic pop star George Michael passed away unexpectedly at the age of 53.
Initially, Michael’s cause of death was reported as heart failure.
Those early reports were later confirmed by the singer’s manager, Micahel Lippman, who reported that Michael died “in bed, lying peacefully.”
He added that there was “no foul play whatsoever,” and no reason to suspect an unnatural cause such as a drug overdose.
Still, it’s uncommon for otherwise healthy and well-off men in their early fifties to be felled by heart attacks, and many believed there was more to the story that Lippman was letting on.
Today, the results of Michael’s autopsy were made public, and unfortunately, it seems we’re no closer to understanding what exactly caused the beloved entertainer to suffer a fatal cardiac event.
Authorities have officially described Michael’s death as “unexplained but not suspicious.”
They have reiterated that there appear to be no signs of an overdose, but add that they are still awaiting the results of a toxicology report.
Those closest to Michael maintain that he was sober in the years before his death.
However, they’ve also noted that he struggled with substance abuse for several years and had gained a tremendous amount of weight recently.
Michael rose to fame in the early ’80s, as part of the pop duo Wham!, which he created with friend Andrew Ridgely.
Between his time as part of the wildly popular tandem and his career as a solo artist, Michael charted 10 top ten hits, including such catchy classics as “Faith,” “I Want Your Sex,” “Father Figure,” “One More Try,” and “Careless Whisper.”
In the days since his death, fans have kept a constant vigil outside the singer’s London home.
Countless fans and celebrities have paid tribute to Michael online, most notably the singer’s longtime friend Elton John:
“I am in deep shock,” John wrote on social media alongside a photo of himself and Michael, adding:
“I have lost a beloved friend.”
“The kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans. #RIP.”
We will have further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
Friday, December 23, 2016
Singers Fear Blackballing if They Perform at Trump Inauguration
There’s a secret scare in the music world over Donald Trump’s inauguration … some singers and bands want to perform but they’re getting cold feet because they’re worried it will hurt their career. Sources in the music industry connected with…
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