Adam Sandler‘s joke in his SNL50 musical sketch about famous artists turning out to be antisemitic bigots struck a chord, thanks to its real-world parallels. Viewers immediately started making assumptions about whom the comedian was referring to — and in an interview months later, he addresses just that.
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When asked in an interview with Vulture published Monday (Aug. 26) whether he’d had a “particular musician in mind” while writing the standout line — “50 years of finding out your favorite musician is antisemitic,” he sang on the February program — Sandler answered diplomatically. “Well, you know, whoever wants to grab that one, it’s up to them,” he told the publication.
The Happy Gilmore star added, “I can’t say a specific, because sadly, there’s been a few.”
The piece comes about six months after Sandler helped celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live with a self-written musical number, in which he paid tribute to five decades of “cast members saying, ‘I think our cast is the greatest of all time,’ but we all know the first cast is the best,’” among other things. The stand-up is a core part of SNL‘s legacy, with the show spawning some of his other past iconic compositions such as “The Chanukah Song,” “Red Hooded Sweatshirt” and “The Grandma Song.”
And while Sandler is correct about there being several stars who’ve made antisemitic comments in the past, there is one person who came to many people’s minds while listening to the song: Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The rapper has had a history of spouting anti-Jewish hate speech and supporting Nazis, to the point where even he assumed Sandler was talking about him on SNL50.
“Adam Sandler Thank you for the love,” Ye wrote on X after the song aired.
Shortly afterward, the Yeezy founder also expressed that he’d had a change of heart. “After further reflection I’ve come to the realization that I’m not a Nazi,” he wrote at the time.
Sandler’s performance was just one part of the SNL 50th-anniversary celebrations earlier this year, which featured distinguished alumni returning for a historic live show as well as numerous musicians –such as Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and Cher — contributing their talents to an SNL50concert special. The Grown Ups actor’s nostalgia-filled segment, however, did stand out as a highlight, something he touched on in his interview with Vulture.
“That was just amazing luck that, for where we were in the show, we happened to have a song that had a sweetness to it,” he told the outlet. “When we were onstage, it was the most surreal feeling to look out and see who was there and feeling that energy.”
“The coolest thing about that audience was everybody had the same feeling as you; that show meant something to their life no matter what,” Sandler added. “We were all in that studio, or in that building, and it just brought back so many feelings, so it was easy to come up with ideas and thoughts and jokes and stuff that you knew everybody would click with.”
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The Kid LAROI was candid about his mental health struggles in his 2024 Prime Video documentary Kids Are Growing Up: A Story About a Kid Named LAROI. In the film, the 22-year-old Australian singer explored the difficulty of navigating adulthood in wake of near-instant fame after his collaboration with Justin Bieber on the 2021 single “Stay.”
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Now, the Grammy-nominated star has teamed up with the Millennial/Gen Z-driven mental health tech non-profit Project Healthy Minds for a public service announcement slated to run exclusively in AMC Theatres nationwide beginning in September. The PSA is timed to coincide with National Suicide Prevention Month in advance of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, which will include Project Healthy Minds’ annual World Mental Health Day Festival in New York.
“Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year, I’m celebrating with Project Healthy Minds and a new era of mental health, where stigmas are out and help is easy to find. Done with silence and sweeping things under the rug,” the musician (born Charlton Howard) says in the PSA. “Instead doing the hard work, saying the things that usually go unsaid. Because working on your mental health is uncomfortable but it’s worth it. You’re worth it and you’re not alone. So take care of your mental health.” He encourages his fans to get started on their mental health journey at the Project Healthy Minds website.
According to a release, the PSA was created to further “destigmatize the topic of mental health, widely described as the defining issue of this generation and to raise awareness about the nonprofit’s free digital platform, which connects people with mental health resources, reaching audiences nationwide.”
The singer, who has used his global platform to raise awareness about vital mental health resources, added in a statement, “Mental health touches everyone, including me. Speaking up changed my life, and I want more people to feel safe doing the same. Partnering with Project Healthy Minds helps us normalize those conversations and connect fans to free, real support.”
Project Healthy Minds focuses on closing the treatment gap in America via the world’s first digital mental health marketplace, and says its work aims to tear down such traditional barriers to care as stigma, discoverability and affordability.
“At a moment when the mental health crisis is breaking all of the wrong records, there’s something quite powerful that the iconic musician behind ‘Stay’ is telling his generation to not wait to seek help,” said Project Healthy Minds founder and CEO Phillip Schermer in a statement. “This World Mental Health Day, Project Healthy Minds couldn’t be more proud to partner with The Kid Laroi, OBB Media and AMC Theatres to destigmatize mental health and encourage every American to access mental health services via Project Healthy Minds’ free online marketplace.”
Project Healthy Minds will host its third-annual World Mental Health Day Gala and fourth-annual Festival — with The Voice‘s Carson Daly as host — on Oct. 9-10 in New York.
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Ye (formerly Kanye West) has claimed that his Instagram account has been hacked following the launch ofhis YZY Money meme coin.
“My Instagram has been hacked and it’s following a fake coin,” he wrote to X on Tuesday (Aug. 26). “The official project is @YZY_MNY.”
Taking a look over at Ye’s Instagram, he’s following two people. One being his wife, Bianca Censori, and another is a Yeezy Token account (yzytkn), which West is saying was executed by the hackers and has nothing to do with his legit coin.
My Instagram has been hacked and it’s following a fake coin
The Yeezy Token account currently boasts less than 1,000 followers and has made one post, but fans have flooded its comments section, letting others know the account’s not affiliated with Ye.
West launched the official YZY Money meme coin on the Solana blockchain on Aug. 20. “Yeezy money is here,” Ye wrote in his announcement to X. “A new economy, built on chain.”
According to CoinGecko, as pointed out by Forbes, YZY Money’s value initially ballooned to a market cap of $3 billion before fizzling to $1.5 billion.
The website for Yeezy Money is running as a marketplace for interested consumers to purchase and sell YZY Money. “YZY MONEY IS A CONCEPT TO PUT YOU IN CONTROL, FREE FROM CENTRALIZED AUTHORITY,” a message on the site reads. “YZY IS THE CURRENCY THAT POWERS ALL TRANSACTIONS WITHIN YZY MONEY.”
The embattled Chicago-bred superstar has long been fascinated with cryptocurrency, as Ye gave flowers to those who were early on driving the Bitcoin wave during a 2020 interview with Joe Rogan.
“These guys really have a perspective on what the true liberation of America and humanity will be,” Yeezy said at the time. “A lot of the tech guys, but specifically [Bitcoin] guys were able to use the new highways, the new information highways, and create the next frontier of our existence while the powers of our political system are still anchoring on the electoral college, which was based around slavery.”
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Wedding bells started ringing when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday (Aug. 26).
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In a joint post on Instagram, Swift and Kelce shared a series of photos showing the happy couple in a romantic garden, as the Chiefs’ tight end knelt in front of the pop superstar with a ring in his hand. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” they wrote in the photo gallery’s caption.
While comments were turned off on the announcement, that didn’t stop Swifties from celebrating the news across social media. “I AM SO HAPPY FOR MY CLOSE AND PERSONAL FRIEND TAYLOR SWIFT,” one fan wrote over a gif of a little girl screaming. Another pointed out a few of Swift’s accomplishments throughout the last year leading up to her announcement: “Taylor just wrapped up the biggest tour in history last year, got ownership of ALL her music a few months ago, announced a new album two weeks ago and is now engaged,” they wrote. “I feel like a proud mother!”
A number of major brands also weighed in on the news. The Cleveland Guardians jokingly said that because of Swift and Kelce’s announcement, “no one cares that next year’s [Guardians game] schedule is out.” iHeartRadio, meanwhile, echoed the sentiments of Swifites everywhere by demanding a day off. “Taylor and Travis are ENGAGED and you just expect me to WORK????” the media company wrote on X. “The ROYAL WEDDING is in the works and you expect me to CIRCLE BACK ON AN EMAIL?”
Swift and Kelce have been publicly dating since 2023, after the football star famously admitted to having a crush on the pop singer via his podcast New Heights.Most recently, Swift appeared on her now-fiancé’s podcast to announce her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl, which is due out on Oct. 3.
Check out a few of the best reactions to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement from Swifties below:
Taylor just wrapped up the biggest tour in history last year, got ownership of ALL her music a few months ago, announced a new album two weeks ago and is now engaged. I feel like a proud mother! pic.twitter.com/FPERVZsAkr
how do i explain to my nervous system that i’m not being held at gunpoint and it’s just taylor swift announced her engagement? pic.twitter.com/x2aJxcuhsT
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After a harrowing few days, Lil Nas X wants his fans to know that everything is going to be OK.
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In a post to hist Instagram Stories on Tuesday (Aug. 26), the “Old Town Road” singer shared his first public statement since being arrested Aug. 21 for allegedly charging at police officers. “Your girl is gonna be OK, y’all. OK?” he said in the video. “She’s gonna all right, she’s gonna be all right.”
On Aug. 21, police responded to calls about “a nude man walking in the street,” who was later confirmed to be Lil Nas X. When they approached him, law enforcement alleges the rapper “charged at officers and was taken into custody.” The LAPD also said that they immediately brought Lil Nas to a nearby hospital to be treated for a “possible overdose,” and then later booked him and held him in jail for three days.
At his arraignment hearing on Monday (Aug. 25), Lil Nas was charged with and pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. His bail was set at $75,000, which the rapper posted before being released from jail.
In his video shared on Tuesday, Lil Nas is wearing a neon green sweater as he takes a moment to smile and chuckle at the camera while saying that his experience since the encounter was “f–king terrifying” before reiterating that “your girl is gonna be all right.”
The rapper’s father, Robert Stafford, also shared a public statement outside a Los Angeles courthouse on Monday (Aug. 25), reassuring the public that his son was doing well. “He’s in good spirits, he’s all right,” Stafford said. “He’s very remorseful for what happened. But, it can happen to any family — he’s gonna get the help that he needs and just keep him in your prayers. Give him the same grace and mercy that God gives everyone.”
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Julia Cole signed a global recording deal with broke records, becoming the label’s first country artist. Cole also joins Neon Coast’s management roster, home to Kane Brown and others. Known for her empowering music and soulful vocals, Cole built her career independently, cultivating a loyal fanbase. Cole’s single “Day Late & A Buck Short” has amassed over 200 million views on social media and 52 million streams, just as she releases “Hunting Boots” and prepares to tour Australia.
Distribution and artist services platform Stem partnered with Latin urban music producer Dímelo Flow, who has worked with artists including Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Feid, Nicky Jam, Ozuna and Daddy Yankee. Stem will support Flow with artist services, distribution and release strategy, all while allowing him to retain ownership of his masters.
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Matthew West signed with Austin Neal’s The Neal Agency for booking representation. West is a writer on Jon Reddick’s recent Billboard Christian Airplay chart 10-week No. 1 “No Fear,” and as an artist, he’s earned 11 No. 1 Christian Airplay hits. This year, West is extending his Don’t Stop Praying Tour with 13 additional shows. The Neal Agency’s roster includes Morgan Wallen, ERNEST, HARDY, Ella Langley, Anne Wilson and Cory Asbury. – Jessica Nicholson
Pinecastle Records added Trey Hensley to its roster. He’ll release the new project, the Brent Maher-produced Can’t Outrun The Blues in September. Hensley was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2023 guitar player of the year accolade and is nominated in the same category at the upcoming IBMA Awards.
BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville signed Atlus, a truck driver-turned-artist known for songs including “You’re a F-king B-h I Hope You Know That S-t” and “OH NO!” His first release on BBR/BMG Nashville/Stoney Creek Records is “Devil Ain’t Done,” which was released on Aug. 15. Atlus is co-managed by Shawn McSpadden at Range Media Partners and Matt Wallace and Andrew Perlowich at Wardog, with business management by FBMM. CAA reps him for booking.
Pop singer-songwriter Jade LeMac signed with Warner Music Canada (WMC), which will release her EP It’s Always at Night on Nov. 7 via WMC and East West Records. The EP is preceded by by the single “Running Home.” According to a press release, LeMac’s music has racked up more than 410 million streams. She will open for Maren Morris on her North American tour this fall.
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Country duo LOCASH, composed of Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, signed with CAA Nashville for booking. LOCASH has earned Billboard Country Airplay chart-topping hits including “I Know Somebody” and “Hometown Home.” – JN
Big Loud Records signed singer-songwriter Owen Riegling, with Big Loud signing on as his label partner and joining forces with Universal Music Canada to promote his music. Ontario native Riegling is known for songs such as “Moonshines” and just announced his upcoming song, “Taillight This Town.” –JN
Universal Music Korea signed singer-songwriter LIM KIM, who originally debuted as a member of the girl group Togeworl. Her solo career began in 2013 with the launch her EP A Voice; her most recent single, “First Night,” was released in January.
Bebe Stockwell, who is currently on the Columbia Records roster, singed with TMWRK for management and Wasserman for booking. Her team now includes Andrew McInnes and Nick Palmacci at TMWRK and Kiely Mosiman at Wasserman. Columbia released her debut EP, Driving Backwards, in May. She’s currently working on her next studio project.
Singer-songwriter Jason Gray signed a new global recording and publishing deal with Centricity Music after 19 years with the company. Gray is managed by Josh Petersen at Music City Management. His latest album, Greatest Hits (Acoustic), includes reimagined acoustic performances of 12 of his songs.
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Indie folk band Sons of Habit signed with WME for booking. Formed in Habit, Ky., the group includes lead singer Mitchell Douglas, writing partner Hagan Edge and bandmates Dalton Daniels, Jeffrey Parish and Noah Patrick – all childhood friends from Owensboro, Kentucky. The group released the EP Nostalgia this year and has released songs including “Fool’s Gold” and “Madeline.” – JN
Country singer Myles Morgan signed with WME. Morgan has played throughout the Southeast, including performances at Flora-Bama, Iron City and the Carolina Country Music Festival. He is currently at work on his debut EP, which was preceded by the song “I Still Got It.”
Metal band LYLVC signed with Judge & Jury Records, which released the group’s latest single, “Barely Human.” LYLVC is set to embark on a U.S. tour later this summer with Saliva, Earshot and The Founder featuring Austin John Winkler, followed by more tour dates in December with Stitched Up Heart.
Warner Music Latina signed Argentine singer-songwriter NISI to a record deal. The signing comes on the heels of the artist’s first single under the label, “KUME,” out on Thursday (Agu. 21). Managed by Move Management, NISI – who has performed at iconic venues like Movistar Arena and Luna Park – is known for blending Afrobeat rhythms with Spanish lyrics. “NISI represents an inspiring artistic evolution,” Francisco Granados, svp & A&R at Warner Music Latina, said in a statement. “Her fresh and authentic proposal fuses Afro beats with positive messages that genuinely resonate with a new generation.” – Griselda Flores
Integrity Music signed American Idol alum Warren Peay, a South Carolina native who was previously featured on CCM artist Zach Williams’ song “Sunday’s Comin’.” Peay is also repped by Vision Artists Agency for booking. – JN
It’s a love story, baby just say yes. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, as announced by the couple on Tuesday (Aug. 26)
The pop superstar and athlete shared the news via a joint Instagram post, sharing photos of Kelce down on one knee as Swift lovingly cradles his face. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” they jokingly wrote in the caption.
The post also features a photo of the pair hugging in a romantic garden of flowers, as well as a snap showing off Swift’s massive engagement ring. The news comes after about two years of dating.
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Abercrombie & Fitch has made it easier than ever for football fans to score fashion-forward NFL merch. After the clothing brand’s successful debut of officially licensed NFL apparel, Abercrombie decided to expand their offerings and stock you up with even more trendy looks to wear during the 2024-25 NFL season.
Preseason will take place for the remainder of the summer, but before the official NFL season kicks off on Sept. 4, you can make sure you have a variety of official merch to support for your team in style. The expanded collection introduces a line of women’s NFL merchandise in addition to updated men’s apparel. Similar to the first iteration of the sportswear, the official NFL merch features a range of T-shirts, hoodies, pullovers and sweatpants decorated with vintage-inspired graphics.
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One of the most notable pieces that you can stock up on includes a 90s-inspired cami in a cropped fashion affixed with NFL team graphics. The top will make the ultimate statement for anyone who plans to attend watch parties just for the vibes. The top is almost out of stock already, which means you’ll want to act fast if you want to incorporate the look into your game day outfit rotation.
Football fans (or Swifties looking to cheer on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs) will have plenty of options to browse through as most of the collection features a graphic for every single NFL team.
To help you avoid feeling overwhelmed over the options, ShopBillboard put together a list of bestselling men’s and women’s styles from Abercrombie’s official NFL collection that you can buy online below. We’ve picked specific team-themed pieces, however, every piece can be switched up to reflect your faves. Keep that in mind before adding to cart.
A vintage-inspired crewneck for the Green Bay Packers.
With fall fast-approaching, we picked two NFL layering pieces from the collection that we think are major stand-outs. First and foremost, we have the cozy collegiate-esque Buffalo Bills Mockneck Zipper Cardigan retailing for $110. The bright blue mockneck features white and red accents, a nod to the Bills’ team colors, along with a mock neckline and a zipper closure.
The cardigan is made of Abercrombie’s LuxeLoft fabric, which is a mix of 52% viscose, 28% polyester, 20% nylon. Sizing options range from XXS to XXL. Ribbed accents give way to Buffalo Bills logo detailing plastered to the bodice, matching the large “Bills” scrawlled on the back. This piece is a great way to rep your faves without sacrificing comfort and style.
Similarly functional and full of style, Abercrombie’s Green Bay Packers Vintage Sunday Crew is another one of our favorites from this collection. The crewneck currently retails for $80 and comes in sizes XXS to XXL. The piece is vintage-inspired and slightly oversized, offering the wearer a slouchy moment. The crewneck is made of a comfy fleece fabric in green with Green Bay Packers logo detailing featured throughout. The hem, sleeves and neckline are trimmed with yellow, reflecting the Packers’ team colors. We’d recommend leaning into the cozy vibes with this one, sporting your favorite stretchy leggings with tennis shoes. If you’re heading to a watch party, pair the crewnck with a sporty skort and moto boots to dress up your look.
A cropped bright red cami with the Kansas City Chiefs logo on the front.
As for tops, the womens’ section is pretty hefty. It’s kind of like a Sophie’s Choice situation with the tops, however, we love the Short-Sleeve Dallas Cowboys Graphic Skimming Tee for $45. The top is a simple one, classic and versatile, coming in sizes XXS to XL. The top is made of soft and breathable cotton in deep blue with a white Dallas Cowboys logo neatly fixed to the front. Given that this top is super simple, it’ll be pretty easy to style it to your heart’s content. We’d pair this piece with baggy denim and flats or a white maxi skirt and cowboy boots, leaning into the western vibes.
The Kansas City Chiefs Bra-Free 90s Cami for $40 is also a great basic we can see our readers getting a lot of wear out of. Sizing for this piece ranges from XXS to XXL. The cami is a bright red hue and comes with thin spagetti straps and built-in padding so you can go sans-bra without feeling exposed. Kansas City Chiefs graphics are proudly fixed to the front. Given the cami is slightly cropped, we would opt for high-waisted bottoms. Think barrel jeans, a pleated skort or even sweats for a cozy but cute night in watching the big game, a bowl of cheesepuffs in your lap.
The menswear section is also pretty sweet. You’ve got the Chicago Bears Varsity Bomber Jacket retailing for $220. The layering piece is another vintage-inspired moment, giving the wearer full collegiate vibes. Sizing options range from XS to XXL. The jacket is made of a relaxed faux wool fabric and features Chicago Bears varsity-inspired embroidered graphic patches throughout in bright orange, reflecting the team’s colors. The sleeves and hemline of the jacket are ribbed and trimmed with an off-white band.
The neckline is collared, giving the piece a “smart” and stylish look. The jacket is also equipped with silver snap closures and a unique quilted lining. To style, we’d lean into the vintage sporty vibes with light wash denim worn along with a white graphic tee of your choosing, football-inspired or otherwise.
Whatever you choose, you’ll want to go for more neutral pieces given the jacket is already a statement. The Philadelphia Eagles Mesh Tee also makes a great addition to any male’s wardrobe. Retailing for $60, this piece comes in sizes XS to XXXL. The top is sheer and made of mesh, meant to be worn as a layering piece over hoodies or crewnecks. The Eagles design is bright green with white striping, reflecting the football team’s colors. As previously mentioned, we’d layer this jersey top over a longsleeve top or hoodie if you want a little extra coverage. Or you could wear it solo for a risque moment, we won’t judge.
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Morgan Wallen and his team are having to pay up after Wallen’s recent headlining set on Friday, Aug. 22 at Gillette Stadium (home of the New England Patriots) in Foxborough, Mass., exceeded curfew by about 15 minutes.
According to The Boston Herald, the town of Foxborough had set a curfew for 11:30 p.m., while Wallen’s final song began at 11:44 p.m. — 14 minutes past curfew. The fine was 25 cents per attendee, which totaled $15,705. A statement from a Foxborough spokesperson given to The Boston Herald added, “The Morgan Wallen concert on Friday night is being fined for exceeding the curfew and his team is aware of this.”
Billboard has reached out to a rep for Wallen for comment.
As with many stops on his tour, the country star’s Gillette Stadium shows included some surprise guests, with Wallen welcoming former Patriots player Rob Gronkowski and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.
According to Boston 25 News, Wallen is not the artist who was fined the most for seeing his concert exceed curfew at Gillette. That distinction reportedly goes to Bruce Springsteen, who played until nearly midnight in 2016, and in turn was fined more than $22,000.
As Wallen’s album I’m the Problem, the namesake for his current tour, continues holding down the top slot on the all-genre Billboard 200, he is continuing on his headlining tour, with upcoming stops in Canada, including Toronto on Sept. 4-5, and Edmonton on Sept. 12-13.
I’m the Problem marks Wallen’s third consecutive project to top the Billboard 200, following his 2023 album One Thing at a Time and his 2021 album Dangerous: The Double Album. Wallen has also earned four chart-toppers on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, with “Last Night,” “I Had Some Help,” “Love Somebody” and “What I Want.”
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THE BIG STORY: The Prince estate is facing yet another legal battle – only this time not from his heirs, but from a co-star in his 1984 film Purple Rain.
After the music legend died of a fentanyl overdose in 2016 without a written will, his affairs spent more than six years in probate court, as heirs, advisors and others battled over how the valuable estate would be managed in the future. Even after that case wrapped up, another battle erupted between allegedly “disgruntled” heirs and a pair of managers.
Now, the estate is facing a new fight over trademark law from the singer and actress Apollonia, a Prince protegee who rose to fame playing a character of the same name in Purple Rain and has since used the moniker for years in her own career.
In a lawsuit filed last week, Apollonia (Patty Kotero) said Prince himself never had an issue with her using the name, but that his estate is now trying to use legal means to “steal” the name “even though it has no legal right to do so.”
For its part, the Prince estate said that it never meant to cause her any sorrow. In a post to social media, the estate responded that it had “never instructed her to cease using her adopted professional name” and merely wanted to “preserve Prince’s assets and legacy” by cancelling Apollonia’s own trademarks over a name that came from a Prince movie.
DEEP DIVE: After YNW Melly’s double murder trial was postponed until January 2027 – roughly eight years from when he was first arrested – I dove deep into how we got here. Experts told me it was partly the unique factors of the case, including a mistrial and a long death penalty appeal, but that an eight-year wait for a verdict is less unusual than you might think: “Our system tolerates a great deal of punishment before trial and without trial.”
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Other top stories this week…
FELONY CHARGES – Lil Nas X was charged with four felonies over accusations that he attacked police officers and resisted arrest last week during a bizarre incident in which he was filmed wandering naked in Los Angeles. At an arraignment hearing, the “Old Town Road” rapper pleaded not guilty to three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting executive officer over the alleged incident – charges that could carry years in prison.
LAST-MINUTE DEAL – Missy Elliott reached a settlement to avoid a jury trial and end a long legal battle with Terry Williams, a music producer who claimed that he and Elliott collaborated on numerous songs in the 1990s but that she refused to credit him as a co-writer. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed in court docs, but Elliott’s lawyer shared key details with Billboard.
SAMPLE SNAFU – Rauw Alejandro was hit with a lawsuit accusing him of sampling multiple tracks by reggaeton legend DJ Playero on his hit 2022 album Saturno without proper licenses. In a statement to Billboard, Alejandro said he “believed these songs were cleared properly by my previous label, but it seems the person who claimed the rights might not have actually controlled them.”
RADIO RATES – ASCAP and BMI both reached settlements with the Radio Music License Committee to resolve long-running lawsuits over the licensing rates paid by thousands of radio stations to songwriters and publishers. The details of BMI’s deal, which it called a “historic” win for songwriters, were publicly filed in federal court; the terms of ASCAP’s agreement were not revealed.
IDOL KILLINGS – Raymond Boodarian, the man accused of killing longtime American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband last month, appeared in court for his initial hearing on murder and burglary charges. But a Los Angeles judge suspended the prosecution after the accused killer was repeatedly unresponsive in court, instead ordering a mental health review to determine whether he’s competent enough to face criminal charges.
DISMISSAL EXPLAINED – A federal judge issued a detailed ruling explaining why he sided with Sean “Diddy” Combs and dismissed a $60 million civil sexual assault lawsuit filed by Making the Band 2 contestant Sara Rivers. The lengthy ruling said the case – claiming sexual harassment and groping during the filming of the 2000s MTV reality show – was clearly filed years after the statutes of limitations had expired.
DIDDY THE DIRECTOR – Elsewhere in Diddy world, federal prosecutors urged a judge to reject the rapper’s bid to overturn his criminal prostitution convictions ahead of sentencing, including his argument that “freak-offs” were just “amateur pornography” protected by free speech: “The defendant was anything but a producer of adult films entitled to First Amendment protection — rather, he was a voracious consumer of commercial sex.”
TYLER TRIAL DELAYED – A judge postponed a jury trial in a lawsuit accusing Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler of sexually assaulting a minor in the 1970s. Lawyers for plaintiff Julia Misley, who claims Tyler “groomed” and “manipulated” her as a teenager decades ago, sought the continuance over “unavoidable delays” in preparing for trial; Tyler’s lawyers objected, saying he wanted his “day in court” rather than have the case “continue to drag on.”
MIAMI CLUB BULLIES? – Dance music company Insomniac Events filed a lawsuit against three Miami club operators that it claims are trying to “bully” their way into total control of two of the city’s dance venues, including the city’s famed Club Space and an upstart club called Factory Town.
YOUNG DOLPH ACQUITTAL – A man accused of organizing the hit that killed rapper Young Dolph in 2021 was found not guilty on first-degree murder and murder conspiracy charges over accusations that he hired two men to fatally shoot the rapper at a bakery in Memphis. One shooter was convicted last year and sentenced to life in prison; the other is cooperating with prosecutors of a lenient punishment.
SUPERTRAMP DECISION – A federal appeals court ruled that former Supertramp lead singer Roger Hodgson needs to share royalties from the 1970s rock band’s hit catalog with his fellow band members. “Plaintiffs ask that defendants continue to ‘Give A Little Bit,’ the judge wrote. “Defendants believe that ‘From Now On,’ they are no longer obligated to share royalties.”
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