The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate has reached a settlement with Target, Nordstrom and other retailers that allegedly sold unauthorized canvas prints of the famed “King of New York” photo snapped just days before the legendary rapper’s death.

A court filing from Wednesday (July 16) says the lawsuit filed by Biggie’s estate in February has been settled entirely. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, as is typical with these types of settlements.

The lawsuit accused Target, Nordstrom, Bed Beth & Beyond and Home Depot of selling infringing prints of the iconic image known as “The King of New York” — a portrait of The Notorious B.I.G. wearing a gold crown in front of a red backdrop, taken only three days before the rapper was killed in a Los Angeles shooting in 1997.

Biggie’s estate claimed the retailers sourced these prints from a company called iCanvas, which allegedly has a history of making unauthorized prints of other artists, including Beyoncé, Prince, Jay-Z, Snoop Dog and LL Cool J.

A lawyer representing the estate, Steven Hart, tells Billboard on Thursday (July 17) that he cannot disclose the terms of the settlement but that “the matter was resolved to our client’s satisfaction.”

“I will also say it is so incredibly important, in this day and age, where everyone’s privacy is under attack and so easily disseminated, to protect our privacy, name, likeness and image and trademarks,” adds Hart. “Companies must do better than to steal the identity of others to turn a profit or for their own selfish a greedy interest. We urge other public figures whether alive or passed to dearly hold on to their good name and use of their images.”

An attorney for the retailers did not return a request for comment.

The resolution comes as The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate is becoming embroiled in another legal battle — this one internal. An executor for the estate of Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace, sued the rapper’s widow, Faith Evans, last week for control of the valuable portfolio.

In that lawsuit, Evans is accused of withholding profits from Primary Wave’s landmark purchase of a stake in Biggie’s catalog and other intellectual property rights earlier this year. Wallace’s executor wants to remove Evans from her role as sole manager of Notorious B.I.G. LLC.

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Celebrities often start their own brands. You’ve got everything from tequila, skincare and makeup brands from musicians and actors selling you their wares that often have nothing to do with their legacy or job description. A niche we here at ShopBillboard are particularly curious about is the haircare sector, especially haircare brands run by musicians.

Most of us have hair, but how we take care of it is extremely personal. In that vein, these celebs have tried to cater to the unique experience that is haircare, bottling serums and tinctures inspired by their own haircare journeys. Of course, the No. 1 question on everyone’s mind is “Are they any good?” You’re in luck. We’ve sifted through the slew of musician-owned haircare brands around to present a concise list of some of our top picks, product recs included. Keep reading to get some of the best haircare backed by your music faves.

Isima by Shakira

Isima Iconic Densifying Scalp Serum

$42

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A scalp serum

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Isima was inspired by the “She Wolf” singer’s Latin roots. Each product is clinically backed and tested, and works on all hair types — from curly to pin straight. Out of the numerous products in her line, the Iconic Densifying Scalp Serum is one of our favorites. It’s lightweight and hydrating, acting to help soothe irritation on the scalp brought about thanks to dandruff, eczema or psoriasis. This serum leaves the hair looking fuller and thicker with little to no effort. You can shop Isima now at Ulta Beauty and on the brand’s website.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Fenty Beauty The Clear Thinker Clarifying Detox Shampoo

$32

Buy now on sephora

$32

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A detoxing clarifying shampoo.

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Fenty Hair was launched on June 13, 2024, acting as an additional branch of Rihanna’s ever-successful Fenty Beauty line. The product range is meant for all hair types with a goal of strengthening and repairing. This Think Clearer Clarifying Detox Shampoo is a prime example of the reparative goal of Fenty Hair. The product works to cleanse the hair of dirt and excess oils without stripping it. For readers with dyed hair, the product is also safe on color-treated hair. The key to this shampoo’s success is the salicylic acid, an ingredient that promotes an overall healthier scalp environment. We’d recommend people with dry or flaky scalps give this shampoo a try. You can shop Fenty Hair at Sephora and Fenty Beauty.

Cécred by Beyonce

Cécred Nourishing Hair Oil

$44

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A hydrating anti-frizz hair oil.

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The “Crazy in Love” singer launched Cécred back in 2024 to widespread success. The haircare line was developed over six years and includes a range of products for cleansing, conditioning and strengthening all hair types. The brand’s Nourishing Hair Oil is our top pick, although there are a lot of good products to choose from. The product is formulated with a blend of nourishing oils — 13 to be exact — that hydrate the hair while enforcing each follicle’s lipid barrier (a waxy cast around the hair meant to protect each strand). If you have dry or dull hair, this product is for you. You can purchase Cécred at Ulta Beauty and Cécred’s website.

Good Dye Young by Hayley Williams

Good Dye Young Hair Color Starter Kit in Riot

$22.50

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A kit you can use to dye your hair in an orange hue.

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If there’s anyone you can trust with hair dye, it’s Hayley Williams. The Paramore frontwoman has dyed her hair more times than we can count, and it always looks healthy in the end. Her secret? Good Dye Young; her co-founded brand launched back in 2016 with help from her longtime friend and hairstylist Brian O’Connor.

The brand is focused on self-expression through unique dye colors while promoting hair health. If you’re looking to dye your hair at home, the brand’s Hair Color Starter Kit is a great place to start. The kit comes with a semi-permanent hair dye (2.0 oz) in a color of your choosing, a hair lightening kit (2.0 oz), DYEposit hair color refresh packette, brush and bowl, gloves and hair clips. You’ve got everything you need to set you up for hair dying and bleaching success, all for just $22.50. You can shop Good Dye Young at Ulta Beauty, Sally Beauty and Good Dye Young’s website.

Typebea by Rita Ora

Typebea G1 Overnight Boosting Peptide Serum 3.4 oz.

$52

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A peptied serum in a dropper.

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Typebea was founded early last year, co-founded by Rita Ora and beauty entrepreneur Anna Lahey. The pair set out on a mission to create haircare that’ll help you love your hair. The resulting product line is inspired by the intimate connection between your hair and the confidence you feel. Our product stand-out is the G1 Overnight Boosting Peptide Serum. Simply put, peptides are short chains of amino acids that are often utilized in haircare to strengthen the hair while promoting hair growth. This serum does just that. The formula is fast-absorbing, lightweight and pH-balanced to maintain overall hair health. You can shop Typebea at Bloomingdale’s and Typebea’s websites.

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After a two-year hiatus, Miley Cyrus returned in June with Something Beautiful, a “one-of-a-kind pop opera fueled by fantasy,” according to a statement. Following the singer’s ninth studio album, the project was accompanied by a one-night-only theatrical release of a companion film directed by Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, Brendan Walter, with cinematography by Benoît Debie. On July 17, the Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful film has finally made its way online to stream, exclusively on Hulu.

Want to watch Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful online for free? Keep scrolling to learn how you can get a 30-day free trial to Hulu right now.

How to Watch the Miley Cyrus ‘Something Beautiful’ Documentary Online

As of July 17, the music film is streaming on Hulu. Not subscribed? Right now, new users can take advantage of a 30-day free trial to check out everything the platform has to offer before committing to the monthly fee. After the trial period is over, you can keep watching Hulu starting at $9.99/month for the ad-supported plan. However, to go ad-free, the price jumps up to $18.99/month. You can also cancel before the trial period is up and not pay a dime.

In addition, there also great bundle options like Disney Duo, which includes both Hulu and Disney+ for $10.99/month with ads, or $19.99/month without ads. Lastly, there’s Disney Trio that bundles Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ starting at $16.99/month, or ad-free Disney+ and Hulu, along with ESPN+ with ads for $26.99/month.

Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful is produced by Miley Cyrus, XYZ Films and Panos Cosmatos in collaboration with Sony Music Vision, Columbia Records and Live Nation. The film, which is told in two acts, features all 13 songs from her recent album Something Beautiful. Want to know which songs are our favorite? Here’s how we’ve ranked each track.

Check out the trailer for Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful film below.

For Myke Towers, being an “Island Boy” means being ready for anything, at any time, while also being prepared to party.

As he was literally counting the days with great excitement for the release of his new album, Island Boyz, in the vibrant heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, Myke Towers brought Billboard to the origins of his musical journey. With a stunning view of the impressive Castillo San Cristóbal as a backdrop in the restaurant Mar y Rosa, he shared the essence of the sound of his new album, which is deeply rooted in the rich cultural landscape of the island. The fort’s majestic presence not only symbolizes the Caribbean flavors of Puerto Rican heritage, but also serves as a reminder of the influences that have shaped Towers’ unique artistry.

From “Soleao,” his collaboration with Quevedo — which also reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts, and No. 19 on Latin Airplay — to tracks such as “No Hay Break” featuring Omah Lay, he infuses Afrobeats elements. In contrast, “No Quiere Flores,” a collaboration with Gabito Ballesteros, features reggaeton with heavy thumping beats. He also expresses his love for corridos and Regional Mexican music. The 23 tracks blend reggaetón, dancehall, dembow, Latin R&B and Afrobeats. This new body of work reaffirms his command over a global urban sound and offers a deeper look into an artist in full reinvention.

The project also introduces a rich variety of musical influences, seamlessly blended to create a cohesive listening experience. Together, these songs reflect Towers’ diverse inspirations and unwavering commitment to authenticity, making Island Boyz a compelling contribution to the contemporary music landscape that provides a new life soundtrack for the summer, departing straight from Puerto Rico.

“I say that it happened, that little by little, I was discovering myself more and more. … Someone close to me told me, ‘Don’t take it the wrong way, but your best song, you haven’t even recorded it yet.’ I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ I didn’t understand him,” he shares with Billboard. “Then he told me that I am at a level where better things will keep coming out, I have to keep going until. Wow, I take that very seriously! It’s not that I know it all, it’s through experience in the studio that one develops.”

Myke says he continues to improve his technique to maintain the characteristic flow and catchy bars that are part of the chorus of his songs.

The list of collaborators — Quevedo, De La Ghetto, Gabito Ballesteros, Manuel Turizo, Omah Lay, Ludmilla, DFZM and Izaak — comes not from rigid formulas, but from a deep sense of artistic kinship that enhances the album’s vision.

Check out Billboard‘s interview with Myke Towers above.

Myke Towers is confirmed for the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place from Oct. 20 to 24 at the historic Fillmore Miami Beach. Spanning over 30 years and recognized as the most influential week in Latin music, the event will once again celebrate the heartbeat of Latin music and culture with four days of panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, showcases, networking, and activations.

Tickets are on sale now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com. The full schedule and lineup will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell is suing a sheriff’s office in the Florida Panhandle for refusing to take any action against trespassers at his oceanfront home’s private beach.

Littrell filed a court petition last month against the Walton County Sheriff’s Office through his company BLB Beach Hut LLC, which, according to property records, bought a home in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., for $3.8 million in 2023.

Attorneys for the singer claim that “numerous trespassers have set out to antagonize, bully and harass the Littrell family” by frequently trespassing on the home’s private beach. Littrell has allegedly sought help from the local sheriff, but to no avail.

“Despite BLB’s numerous requests and the execution of the required forms, the sheriff has refused to come to the subject property to enforce the law and remove the trespassers, to charge the trespassers, or to take any action, at all,” says the petition.

Littrell’s lawyers say the sheriff’s department has made clear that they don’t want to help the Backstreet Boys member. They cite body camera footage from May, when a responding officer supposedly told a trespasser on the property that he “doesn’t agree with private beaches” and described Littrell’s police reports as “lunacy.”

The court petition also points to an incident from early June, when another beach trespasser allegedly became aggressive and yanked real estate documentation away from Littrell’s property manager.

“That same day, BLB personnel contacted the sheriff at 1:58 pm, 2:41 pm, and again at 3:02 pm regarding the aggressor on its property,” reads the petition. “However, the sheriff’s department refused to send any officer to the subject property. When BLB personnel contacted the sheriff for the third time to request an officer again, the 911 operator simply hung up on BLB personnel.”

Littrell is now seeking a court order forcing the sheriff’s department to enforce the law and remove trespassers from his property.

In response to Billboard’s inquiry about the court petition on Thursday (July 17), a spokesperson for the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said they don’t comment on pending litigation.

“The Walton County Sheriff’s Office prides itself on handling every situation, call for service or interaction with professionalism using a customer service approach,” added the spokesperson. “This has always been our philosophy and will remain so moving forward.”

Reps for the Backstreet Boys did not immediately return a request for comment.