RobinThicke and Pharrell Williams may have had a blast with the success of hit single “Blurred Lines,” but the family of late great Marvin Gaye will have the last laugh. The controversy began with accusations of the hit single having very close similarities to Marvin Gaye’s 1977 hit “Got to Give It Up.” Well it is now settled, Robin Thick and co-songwriter Pharell have been ordered by the court to pay $7.3 million dollars to Gaye’s family for copyright infringement.
“Blurred Lines” was no. 1 on the Billboard single charts for 10 consecutive weeks, and nominated at 2013 Grammys for record of the year. That all sounds really great, but was it truly worth all of the hassle and legal troubles? We hope others in the music business take this as a learning experience and hopefully avoid running into similar problems. Do your homework people! Cross your T’s and dot your I’s!
Today singerCiara released her highly anticipated music video for her new hit single “I Bet.” The song caused quit a stir when it was released due to strong speculations that many of the lyrics were taking shots at rapper Future, who happens to be Ciara’s ex fiancé and father of her son. Here are some of the juicy lyrics, you be the judge. “You and me Fashion Week in Paris, I put you on to that new” and “Is that your bitch over there giving me the ugly stare, the one with the silicone ass, and the Brazilian hair?” Definitely sounds like shots were fired and we love it!
There has been a great out pour of support from Ciara’s fans. They seem to be thrilled that she’s back with new music and new moves! We think it is great that she has channeled her heartbreak and pain into such creativity. Did we mention that she also looks absolutely amazing? She has to be the sexiest ballerina that we've ever seen. Go ahead and check out her new music video “I Bet” for yourselves! “
ort! Over the weekend Charmayne “Maxee” Maxwell, member of the famed 1990’s R&B groupBrownstone died after a tragic fall at her Los Angeles home. According to news reports, she cut her throat on a wine glass during the fall and died on the way to the hospital. She was 46.
The public shared feelings of devastation and sadness as the word began to spread of Maxee’s death. Her group member Teisha Brown shared a photo on Instagram and stated “I just need to be by you one more time on stage Max,” the group is best known for 1994 hit, “If You Love Me.” Prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Maxee.
Singer/Actress Demetria McKinney at The 68th Mid-Winter Bronner Bros.International Beauty Show
Bronner Bros.International Beauty Show is known for bringing out all the stars, and this year was no different. One star in particular Singer/ActressDemetria Mckinney, commonly known for her role on Tyler Perry'sHouse of Payne stopped by the Nu Expressionsbooth to chat about her current projects. Demetria answered questions from fans about her music, hair, and of course this season's Real Housewives of Atlanta! She even surprised the audience with a sweet treat by giving a few short a cappella performances. The fans loved it and could not get enough!
Once the Q & A session was over, Demetria took photos with her fans and signed autographs. She is an absolute down to earth sweetheart and also showed love to Unrivaled Hair Creations Magazine's publisher, who was there getting coverage of the segment. We see nothing but great things in Demetria's future! She is definitely rising to top!
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