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Rihanna Addresses New Album Release During Instagram Live
Megan Thee Stallion Beats Her Record Label In Court — Again
MEGAN THEE STALLION
The world has been (impa- tiently) waiting for Rihanna’s new album to drop for what feels like forever. There’s been a few hints that the Grammy Award winner’s ninth studio album would be released this year, but current circum- stances have thrown every- thing (including a potential album release) into disarray. And Rihanna isn’t here for your questions.
On Friday night, RiRi hosted her first Fenty Social Club, which featured a lineup of performers including Lil Uzi Vert and Octavian, to fete the launch of her new faux
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leather capsule collection for her eponymous clothing line. Popping up during Lil Uzi’s set, Rihanna addressed her
fans on album rumours saying, “If one of y’all motherf***ers ask me about the album one more time when I’m trying to save the world, unlike y’all president.”
Rihanna has indeed been serious in her efforts to help those affected by the COVID- 19 pandemic. Her foundation, the Clara Lionel Foundation, pledged $5 million to global coronavirus relief efforts, and she also donated $2.1 million with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to help men, women and children seeking shelter to avoid domestic violence at this time.
HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Megan Thee Stallion has secured another victory in her legal battle against 1501 Certi- fied Entertainment. According to Billboard, Judge Robert Schaeffer denied the label and its owner Carl Craw- ford’s motion to send the case to arbitration.
The Harris County, Texas judge also refused Craw- ford’s request to stay the case, allowing legal proceedings to continue.
“We are obviously very happy with the court’s decision and look forward to litigating this case,” Megan’s attorney Richard Busch told Bill- board.
Megan took Crawford to
court after claiming 1501 was blocking her from releasing new music. According to her, the issues stemmed from her attempt to renegotiate her contract.
Crawford accused the Houston-bred rapper of disre- garding her contractual obliga- tions and creating a false narrative about 1501 on social media. The former MLB star also blamed JAY-Z and Roc Nation, which manages Megan, for her contract out- rage.
A judge ultimately granted Megan a temporary restrain- ing order, allowing her to drop her Suga EP on March 6. But the legal battle is far from over and appears to be going to trial.
Snoop Dogg Partners With Australian Winery For 'Snoop Cali Red' Wine
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Snoop Dogg will soon be the face of his own 19 Crimes wine. The rap veteran has partnered with the Australian wine com- pany to launch the brand’s first-ever California wine, which will be appropriately named “Snoop Cali Red.”
“I’ve been a fan of this wine and I’m excited to unveil my ‘Snoop Cali Red’ this summer and share the experience with all my fans,” Uncle Snoop said in a press release. “It’s one of the most successful brands
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in the market, so I’m more than eager to bring this collab- oration to the world!”
19 Crimes Marketing Vice President John Wardley added, “Snoop Dogg, an en- tertainment and California icon, is the perfect partner for 19 Crimes Snoop Cali Red. Snoop embodies the spirit of 19 Crimes – rule breaking, cul- ture creating and overcoming adversity. We are truly excited to partner with Snoop and welcome him to the 19 Crimes family.”
Sound Royalties Is Offering Music
Artists, Producers And Song Writers
The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every in- dustry thought of, including the music community. With COVID-19 safety precautions put into place, Alex Heiche, CEO of Sound Royalties, has remedied a way for artists, producers, and songwriters to still be able to thrive.
Sound Royalties is a spe- cialty music-finance firm that is looking to enable creatives with a $20,000,000 fund. Artists impacted by the virus can obtain no-fee royalty ad- vances. In addition, appli- cants need at least $5,000 in royalty streams to be consid-
ALEX HEICHE
$20M In Royalty Advances
ered.
“I started Sound Royalties
because I was a creative grow- ing up,” Heiche shared with HipHopDX. “I played half a dozen instruments, I was training on the piano, and it
all started there. As time went on, I took a turn for software and specialty finance and then eventually decided I wanted to come back to music with my knowledge and ability to be able to make a difference.”
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