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Between the MLB Playoffs and NFL season, an indoor antenna could come in handy for football fans and sports lovers in general. But regardless of whether you’re a sports fan, reality TV lover or casual TV watcher, Vansky’s antenna might just be the answer to your streaming troubles.

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October 8, 2025/by Yveto

SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups x Mingyu Talk ‘HYPE VIBES’ Mini Album: ‘This Is an Album That’s Truly Us’

SEVENTEEN is now one of K-pop’s most successful groups. During their trainee days, the 13 members trained together in a cramped studio — sometimes clashing, sometimes supporting one another — before finally debuting as a unified team in May 2015. To ensure that each member’s individual charm could shine, they adopted a distinctive three-unit structure: the Vocal Team (Woozi, Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, Seungkwan), the Hip-Hop Team (S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon), and the Performance Team (Hoshi, Jun, The8, Dino).

Of course, what always came first was SEVENTEEN’s teamwork as 13 members. But it’s undeniable that the Performance Team, in charge of the group’s choreography and stage presence, the Vocal Team, led by producer Woozi and carrying the melodies of SEVENTEEN’s songs, and the Hip-Hop Team, adding a free-spirited vibe, are what make SEVENTEEN such a dynamic group.

SEVENTEEN have also pursued notable unit projects. The three-member unit BSS released two single albums, while Hoshi X Woozi — leaders of the Performance and Vocal Teams — dropped their first single album BEAM earlier this year and successfully wrapped up a fan concert tour. On Sept. 29, the Hip-Hop Team’s S.Coups and Mingyu launched their new unit, CxM, injecting a fresh burst of energy into the group’s evolving story.

“The whole process of making this album itself was truly enjoyable. Rather than trying to dress it up, our strongest intention was to honestly capture the kind of music the two of us could create together,” said S.Coups. Mingyu added, “S.Coups and I are alike in that we both want to share our tastes in a straightforward and natural way. That side of us naturally came through in this album as well.” With both two in complete agreement on wanting to present themselves as they are—without embellishment—their first mini album HYPE VIBES comes packed with six tracks that reflect their unfiltered chemistry.

Featuring Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter Lay Bankz on the title track “5, 4, 3 (Pretty woman) (feat. Lay Bankz),” which interpolates Roy Orbison’s vintage pop classic “Oh, Pretty Woman,” comes as no surprise. SEVENTEEN have previously collaborated with a diverse roster of global artists, including Pink Sweat$, DJ Khaled, Anne-Marie, and Pharrell Williams, demonstrating their comfort with crossing international boundaries. Mingyu adds, “It wasn’t about targeting overseas listeners. We simply wanted to create music that everyone could enjoy, without language barriers.”

Since breaking onto the Billboard 200 for the first time with their eighth mini album Your Choice in 2021, SEVENTEEN have continued to rack up milestones. In 2024, they were honored with the Top K-pop Touring Artist award at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), and their 10th-anniversary release HAPPY BURSTDAY, dropped in May, spent three consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200. Their 10th mini album, FML, released in 2023, sold a staggering 6.2 million copies, making it the year’s best-selling album in the world.

Having effortlessly filled stadiums in both South Korea and Japan and captured fans across Asia and North America, SEVENTEEN also made their mark in Europe last year, performing on the main stages at the Glastonbury Festival in the UK and Lollapalooza Berlin. With achievements like these, one can’t help but wonder: is there anywhere left for SEVENTEEN to go but up?

“Beyond the enjoyment of the creative process, our desire to keep moving forward and growing as SEVENTEEN remains strong,” S.Coups explains. “I believe this CxM activity is very much an extension of the group’s journey—one that adds even more color and musical depth to SEVENTEEN’s spectrum.” If his words are any indication, it’s clear the duo has no intention of slowing down. But right now, it’s the perfect moment to turn up the music and dance—and HYPE VIBES is exactly that kind of album.

S.COUPS

On September 29, you and Mingyu released the first mini album, HYPE VIBES. As a member of SEVENTEEN, you’ve showcased various combinations before but this is your first time officially releasing a full-fledged album as a duo. What kind of synergy do you think you and Mingyu can best bring out together?

Not only do Mingyu and I click musically, but we also share similar tastes in style, fitness, and other areas, so we often talked about trying a unit together someday. Eventually, the timing lined up, and we were able to dive into this project in earnest. Since this album was created based on our own musical preferences, with songs carefully selected to fit the overall flow, we feel a deep attachment to it. We truly hope many people can feel and enjoy the same ‘VIBE’ that we do.

The album includes a total of six tracks, with BUMZU—who has been with SEVENTEEN since debut—also participating in the production. Which track was the easiest to work on or the biggest challenge?

It’s hard to make that comparison since each song carries its own memories. But if I had to choose the one that feels the most meaningful to me personally, it would definitely be the title track, “5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman) (feat. Lay Bankz)”.

The inspiration behind “5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman) (feat. Lay Bankz)” traces back to Roy Orbison’s 1964 classic “Oh, Pretty Woman”. With two members of SEVENTEEN’s hip-hop unit taking on a rock ’n’ roll track, it naturally shifts the expectations for the entire album. How did you make the decision?

We wanted to create a song that anyone could enjoy across generations, so after much thought, we chose this approach. We pictured today’s generation reinterpreting the music our parents loved. In the end, we’re really satisfied—it feels like a vintage pop song perfectly mixed with our own energy.

The album title HYPE VIBES brings to mind the bright, refreshing energy you’ve shown before with unit projects like “Check-In” and “What’s Good.” What’s your personal ‘VIBE’ like these days?

Making this album was such an enjoyable process, and I really wanted to share that feeling in the most natural way. We didn’t try to overdo anything—we just focused on being honest and making music that truly reflects the two of us for now. At the same time, I still have the same drive to keep growing as part of SEVENTEEN. For me, this unit activity feels like another step in expanding SEVENTEEN’s colors and showing an even wider range of music.

One of the tracks, “Young Again,” feels especially sentimental just from the title. For you, S.Coups, what’s something you never want to lose no matter how much time passes?

Youth. People often think of youth as a certain stage in life. But after spending my entire twenties as part of SEVENTEEN, I’ve come to realize that youth isn’t about age. As long as you enjoy each moment freely and wholeheartedly—even the ones that will never come back—you can carry that sense of youth into your forties, fifties, and beyond. And of course, I’d want to keep sharing that with the SEVENTEEN members too.

For SEVENTEEN’s 10th anniversary, you released your first solo track “Jungle (S.COUPS Solo)” on the album HAPPY BURSTDAY. Through working on your first solo track, did you discover anything new about yourself?

I wouldn’t say I discovered something brand-new, but I definitely realized something all over again: “Wow, I really love being on stage!” (laughs) While working on the song, I kept catching myself thinking about how I could bring it to life on stage—how I could show my truest self up there. When I finally performed it for the first time at a concert, I felt so happy and proud because the performance turned out just the way I had imagined it.

The first live performance of “Jungle (S.COUPS Solo)” took place on September 13 and 14 during the SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_], in front of tens of thousands of fans. The response was overwhelmingly enthusiastic. This was also SEVENTEEN’s first concert stage with just the nine members performing together, without those currently serving or about to enlist. What was that experience like?

Performing as nine on such a massive stage, and showing “Jungle (S.COUPS Solo)” for the first time, of course came with its pressures. But that nervousness only lasts until we start preparing. Once we’re on stage, the fans’ energy lifts us naturally—it moves us to perform our best. Every time we release a new album or take on a new challenge, I feel that same determination to give back the love and warmth we share with our fans.

If the alien creatures Kuute and Mante, who appeared in the album trailer came to Seoul, what’s the first place you’d want to show them?

It doesn’t have to be Seoul, actually—it would have to be a SEVENTEEN concert! Kuute and Mante are friends who recharge their energy through music and interaction, and the concert stage is the perfect place where all of that comes to life.

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MINGYU

You’ve previously worked on “Bittersweet(feat.LeeHi)” with Wonwoo in 2021, but this is the first time you’re releasing a full mini album as a duo. Now that you’re promoting as the unit CxM with S.Coups, what kind of synergy do you think you two can show?

I think our synergy comes from our common ground. Both S.Coups and I want to honestly and naturally express our own tastes, and that similarity shows in this album as well. At the same time, our personalities are different, and I think the contrast adds another layer to our synergy. It’s like when members with similar traits come together within SEVENTEEN—you notice the similarities at first, but if you look closer, the differences stand out too. I think that’s a fun point for listeners to enjoy in this album.

How would you describe Mingyu’s current ‘VIBE’? SEVENTEEN is a group that never settles and is always striving to grow—did you feel this was the right moment to show a more playful side through the album?

I think there’s a balance between the desire to keep growing and the wish to enjoy the present—both are there. The album itself was made with a focus on who we are right now. It’s filled with the things we like and the thoughts we’re having at the moment. But through this process, we also want to keep growing. I feel like we’ve already learned so much from working on it. Creating the music, as well as every photo and video for the album, inspired new ideas we want to try—something different from what we’ve shown as SEVENTEEN.

With production by BUMZU, both S.Coups and you participated in creating the songs. Out of the six tracks, there’s bound to be one that feels particularly special, right?

For me, the most special song is “Young Again.” It started from the idea that “moments that have passed never come back.” Every time we go on tour, I notice that even if we perform the same setlist, no stage is ever exactly the same. There’s an atmosphere and emotion that can’t be captured in photos or videos—something you can only feel in that moment. This is what I wanted to express through the song.

Anyone listening to the chorus of “Never never be this young again” can’t help but think of their own youth. Meanwhile, the title track “5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman) (feat. Lay Bankz)” starts with a lively guitar riff that interpolates a Roy Orbison song. The track features Lay Bankz, a rapper born in 2004. Are you hoping that this song will reach more listeners around the world? SEVENTEEN has already collaborated with artists like Pharrell Williams and DJ Khaled.

We’d love for CARATS(fans) and international listeners alike to enjoy this song, but we didn’t choose the featured artist specifically for that reason. We wanted to create music that anyone could enjoy, without language barriers. That’s why we wrote all the lyrics in English and tried to include as many intuitive, easy-to-understand expressions as possible.

During the 2019 world tour, you even captured members’ moments to make the “Snap Shoot” music video yourselves. While filming the trailer or music video this time, were there any memorable scenes or moments?

Every moment was memorable. Just like the message of ‘Young Again,’ youth doesn’t come back. The trailer and music video were filmed in LA, and the bright, clear sky left a strong impression. When you’re busy working, it’s easy to forget to even glance up at the sky for a moment. But during this shoot, every moment felt like being on vacation—fun and joyful. I think that mood naturally comes through in the photos and videos as well.

The track ‘For You’ expresses a wish to connect with people through music. When was the last time you felt that connection through your music?

On the stage of our new tour [NEW_]. Every time we perform, I feel as if we and the audience are becoming one, completely in sync. That shared energy is the greatest joy of being an artist and the force that drives us forward. After performing in Incheon (Korea) and Hong Kong, we’ll continue the tour in North America and Japan. I’m thrilled and already buzzing with excitement. We pour everything into our performances, but we also know we’ll be filled just as much by the audience’s energy in return.

Since the ‘ [NEW_]’ stage is performed by just nine members, I imagine there must have been a different kind of pressure compared to before. And now, with both CxM promotions and the tour ahead, how are you feeling?

At first, it felt a little strange to perform as nine. But while watching the members’ individual stages during the concert, I was reminded once again of how diverse each of us really is. Every member has different personalities and different things they want to pursue, and yet it’s the combination of all 13 that completes SEVENTEEN. I think that’s really amazing. Even if we’re still a work in progress, we prepared this album and tour with the mindset of constantly growing, so I hope you’ll look forward to both our unit activities and the concerts.

If Kuute and Mante came to Seoul, where would you want to take them first?

It might be fun to invite them to our practice room or studio. That way, they could see how many people work hard together to complete just one song.

October 8, 2025/by Yveto

Andra Day Says Ex-Manager Stole $1.6M & Left Her Facing Eviction, He Claims She’s Withholding Money

Andra Day and her manager of more than a decade are dramatically parting ways with a pair of dueling new lawsuits, each accusing the other of hoarding more than their fair share of royalty payments.

Day (Cassandra Monique Batie) began working with manager Jeff Evans in 2010, five years before the success of her debut Grammy-nominated album, Cheers to the Fall, and its breakout single, “Rise Up.” The two remained in business together for years, but their relationship deteriorated over a series of financial disputes that have now ended up in court.

Evans was the first to sue, claiming in a complaint submitted on Monday (Oct. 6) in Los Angeles court that Day is refusing to honor contract provisions that entitle him to a 40% royalty on her publishing and a 20% commission on other profits.

The Evans lawsuit alleges that Day has withheld this money since 2024. He wants a judge to declare that he’s owed a cut of Day’s publishing advances from Kobalt, which supposedly have totaled $1.5 million over the last two years, as well as backend payments from her acting role in the Netflix movie The Deliverance.

“Plaintiffs are informed and believe and, based upon such information and belief, allege that plaintiffs are owed a minimum of $850,000 as of the date of the complaint,” write Evans’ lawyers Edwin McPherson and Brian Caplan.

Day, however, tells a very different story in her own lawsuit filed against Evans on Tuesday (Oct. 7). She says her original contract giving Evans 40% of her royalties was “exploitative,” and that both that agreement and her 20% commission deal expired in 2023.

According to Day, the real issue is that Evans has been “caught red-handed stealing” from her. The singer says Evan bled her dry by misappropriating a $600,000 recording fund from her label, Warner Records, and stealing more than $1 million worth of royalties on both her compositions and master recordings.

“Evans abused his role as a fiduciary to scam Day with blindless greed,” writes Day’s lawyer James Sammataro. “He siphoned so much money from Day — a quadruple-platinum hitmaker and Golden Globe Best Actress winner — that he left her facing eviction, unable to pay the monthly minimum on her credit card debt and without sufficient funds to tour.”

Day’s lawsuit says that as of this past spring, Evans had stolen at least $1.6 million from her. She claims a fuller investigation is required to untangle the “web of deceit” woven by her manager and determine exactly how much she’s owed from his various “swindling sleights.”

Sammataro declined to comment on the dueling allegations on Tuesday. Evans’ lawyers did not immediately return a request for comment.

October 8, 2025/by Yveto

Signed: Victoria Monet Hires New Manager; Alien Ant Farm Inks With Label for Upcoming Music

The sheer number of artist signings announced on a weekly basis makes it difficult to keep up, no matter how closely you pay attention to the industry news cycle. That’s why every other Tuesday, Billboard compiles the latest signings to labels, distributors, agencies, management companies and more, in an effort to provide a snapshot of the latest moves in the artist space, from household names to indie stars to emerging acts.

Leading off the column this week is Victoria Monet, who signed with Full Stop Management. The singer-songwriter, who has won three Grammys, including for best new artist, will be managed by Jeffrey Azoff, Anna Savage, Shawn Holiday, and Sam Weiss. Monet was previously managed by Rachelle Jean-Louis at Tell Your Friends. Her last proper studio album, JAGUAR II, was released in August 2023. Monet has racked up two songs on the Billboard Hot 100: “On My Mama” (No. 33) and “Monopoly” with Ariana Grande (No. 69). “On My Mama” also peaked at No 4 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart.

On the label side, Alien Ant Farm signed with Judge & Jury Records, the record label and production company founded by producer Howard Benson and Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace. Best known for singles like “Movies” and a cover of Michael Jackson‘s “Smooth Criminal,” the rock band is currently working on new music. “Signing to Judge and Jury is a true blessing for us,” said the band in a statement. “Neil was very vocal about making something happen. Through the years, Howard Benson has been mentioned in our own personal conversations. Him being involved in so many wonderful rock records, we are confident that this opportunity will yield a great chapter for Alien Ant Farm and everyone involved. Cheers to the future!”

October 8, 2025/by Yveto

Zach Bryan Says ICE Song Snippet Has Been ‘Misconstrued’ Amid Backlash: ‘Left Wing or Right Wing, We’re All One Bird’

After inspiring countless headlines over the past few days, Zach Bryan is looking to change the narrative around the polarizing song snippet he posted to social media over the weekend.

On Tuesday (Oct. 7), Bryan posted two Instagram Stories explaining that the song — particularly his lyrics about police (“cocky motherf—ers, aren’t they?”) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE is gonna come bust down your door”) — had been “misconstrued” and that listeners need to hear the complete song to “understand the full context that hits on both sides of the aisle.”

He also said he wrote the song “months ago” and even posted a snippet of it three months ago, without any fanfare.

Beginning the message with “pls f—n read this” and “On the ‘new’ song,” Bryan wrote in part: “This shows you how divisive a narrative can be when shoved down our throats through social media. This song is about how much I love this country and everyone in it more than anything. When you hear the rest of the song, you will understand the full context that hits on both sides of the aisle. Everyone using this now as a weapon is only proving how devastatingly divided we all are. We need to find our way back.”

Since the snippet was posted, Bryan’s lyrics have been denounced by the White House, with spokesperson Abigail Jackson releasing this song-title-filled statement: “While Zach Bryan wants to Open the Gates to criminal illegal aliens and has Condemned heroic ICE officers, Something in the Orange tells me a majority of Americans disagree with him and support President Trump’s great American Revival. Godspeed, Zach!” Tricia McLaughlin — the assistant secretary of public affairs to the Department of Homeland Security — told Billboard that Bryan should “stick to ‘Pink Skies,’ dude,” referring to the artist’s Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit.

In his Tuesday post, Bryan reiterated that his song isn’t anti-American, writing: “I served this country, I love this country and the song itself is about all of us coming out of this divided space. I wasn’t speaking as a politician or some greater-than-thou a–hole, just a 29 year old man who is just as confused as everyone else. To see how much sh– it stirred up makes me not only embarrassed but kind of scared. Left wing or right wing we’re all one bird and American. To be clear I’m on neither of these radical sides.”

Read the full text from Bryan’s two Instagram Stories posts below:

pls f—n read this

On the “new” song:

I wrote this song months ago. I posted this song three months ago as a snippet. This shows you how divisive a narrative can be when shoved down our throats through social media. This song is about how much I love this country and everyone in it more than anything. When you hear the rest of the song, you will understand the full context that hits on both sides of the aisle. Everyone using this now as a weapon is only proving how devastatingly divided we all are. We need to find our way back.

I served this country, I love this country and the song itself is about all of us coming out of this divided space. I wasn’t speaking as a politician or some greater-than-thou a–hole, just a 29 year old man who is just as confused as everyone else. To see how much sh– it stirred up makes me not only embarrassed but kind of scared. Left wing or right wing we’re all one bird and American. To be clear I’m on neither of these radical sides. To all those disappointed in me on either side of whatever you believe in just know I’m trying my best too and we all say things that are misconstrued sometimes.

Everyone have a great day and I love each and every one of ya!!!

The last few months of my life I’ve been scrutinized by more people than I ever thought possible. I feel like I’ve tried my hardest in so many ways and it’s so hard to see where my bearings even are anymore. Been falling off a cliff while trying to grow wings at the same time.

I am SO proud to have served in a country where we can all speak freely and converse amongst each other without getting doxxed or accosted on the internet or worse; the violence and heartbreak we’ve faced in the last few months!

God speed ol sons I’m out!

October 8, 2025/by Yveto

Cody Johnson Cancels Remaining 2025 Tour Dates Due to Ear Surgery: ‘I Pray for Full Healing’

Cody Johnson has canceled the remainder of his 2025 performances due to a ruptured ear drum.

Johnson, who is nominated for entertainer of the year at the upcoming Country Music Association Awards, took to social media to post that “while battling a severe upper respiratory and sinus infection, I burst my ear drum,” and must undergo immediate surgery. “The healing process will take many weeks,” he continued, “and it is not possible for me to sing during this time.” He added that without the surgery, downtime would be even longer, lasting for months.

“I pray for full healing so I can get well and return to doing what I love,” he concluded. “Thank you COJO Nation for the love and support now, and always.”

Johnson had six dates left in 2025 on his current arena tour, including an Oct. 18 show at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena, as well as two shows at Birmingham, Alabama’s Legacy Arena at the BJCC. Johnson is now slated to return to the road on Feb. 14 at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center and is also a headliner for Stagecoach in April in Indio, California.

Johnson, who is signed to Warner Music Nashville, has had a great run the last few years, including his latest album Leather taking home CMA Awards’ album of the year in 2024. In addition to entertainer of the year, he is also up for male vocalist of the year and music event of the year and music video of the year for “I’m Gonna Love You” featuring Carrie Underwood at this year’s CMA Awards. Johnson was the leading male nominee for this past May’s Academy of Country Music Awards, snagging six nominations and taking home song of the year for “Dirt Cheap.”

Read Johnson’s full statement below:

Please stay tuned for an email from your ticket providers for further details. pic.twitter.com/dNGugg9CbK

— Cody Johnson (@codyjohnson) October 7, 2025

October 7, 2025/by Yveto

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A skincare facial tool.

If you’re like us, you don’t have enough money to shell out on weekly facials. Medicube’s Mini Booster Pro Pink gives you a facial experience at home, and for cheap, too. Used by celebs such as Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Khloe Kardashian, this product is a beauty wand that is used to help enhance the absorption of your serums or moisturizers.

To use, apply skincare as usual and massage in with the device in a circular motion on Booster Mode. How does it work? Well, the device aims to help open up the skin, allowing deeper penetration of active ingredients in your skincare products so they’re able to penetrate and do what they need to do. There’s also an Air Shot mode that can be used on dry skin to eliminate bacteria and reduce enlarged oil glands.

October 7, 2025/by Yveto

Blue Öyster Cult Addresses Donald Trump’s Use of ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’ in AI Video Mocking Democrats

Blue Öyster Cult is making sure that people have all of the facts when it comes to Donald Trump‘s recent post featuring “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.”

The band recently released a statement following the president’s use of its 1976 Billboard Hot 100 hit in an AI-generated video posted to Truth Social. In the clip, a rendering of Trump wearing a dark cloak hits a cowbell to the notorious beat of “Reaper,” while a faux JD Vance plays the drumset.

“Dems, you babies/ Here comes the reaper,” reads onscreen text in place of the song’s actual lyrics. “Gonna tie your hands … Cry baby end your plan.”

Shortly after the video was posted, the group shared a statement on its socials. “Let’s clarify a few things: BLUE ÖYSTER CULT was not contacted or notified in advance,” the group wrote.

Though the bandmates didn’t explicitly say whether they personally approved of the song’s inclusion, they did make sure to distance themselves from the video’s creation. “The copyright in the song (Don’t Fear) The Reaper is 100% owned by SONY MUSIC,” their post continued.

The rockers added, “BLUE ÖYSTER CULT has no legal right to either authorize or withhold usage, which is 100% controlled by SONY MUSIC.”

Trump’s use of a song without direct consent from its creators is nothing new to his political career. Since 2016, the billionaire has been called out by everyone from Beyoncé the the Foo Fighters, Adele, Celine Dion and Jack White for incorporating their tracks into his campaign materials and social media content without permission.

Trump’s frequent use of artificial intelligence, however, has only started up in recent years — but it’s quickly become a hallmark of his social media strategy. He’s posted countless pieces of AI-generated content to his Social Media page, including doctored images falsely portraying Taylor Swift as one of his supporters last year.

“Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site,” the pop star responded at the time in a post endorsing Kamala Harris. “It really conjured up my fears around AI and the dangers of spreading misinformation.”

This past August, the White House released its “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” which showcased Trump’s support of AI as “an industrial revolution, an information revolution and a renaissance.”

October 7, 2025/by Yveto

Chandler Moore Sues Maverick City Music Amid Abrupt Exit, Claiming CEO ‘Abused His Power’

Days before Maverick City Music co-founder Chandler Moore announced his abrupt departure from the Grammy-winning worship collective, he sued the group’s chief executive for allegedly stealing millions of dollars’ worth of royalties from him.

The civil fraud lawsuit, obtained by Billboard, was filed by Moore’s lawyers in Atlanta federal court last Wednesday (Oct. 1). Five days later, on Monday (Oct. 6), Moore announced on social media that he was leaving Maverick City Music and focusing on solo projects.

The lawsuit names several corporate entities, including Maverick City Music and the group’s label. TRIBL Records. But the primary target is Norman Gyamfi, who was Moore’s manager before buying an ownership stake in Maverick City Music and eventually becoming the collective’s CEO in 2023.

“Moore reposed great trust and confidence in and accepted Gyamfi’s guidance in his business and financial decisions,” reads the complaint. “Gyamfi, however, abused his power and the trust that Moore bestowed upon him.”

The lawsuit claims that Gyamfi’s self-dealing began in 2021, when he brokered the sale of Maverick City Music’s masters to Sony distribution arm The Orchard without telling Moore or disclosing that he would receive a commission from the deal.

Moore then says that in 2022, Gyamfi secretly directed Essential Music Publishing, Sony’s Christian music publishing division, to pay all Moore’s songwriting royalties directly to Maverick City Music. To make this happen, Gyamfi allegedly forged Moore’s signature on a co-publishing agreement that assigned half of all his composition rights to the group.

Moore ultimately alleges that Gyamfi stole millions of dollars from him through these various forms of wrongdoing. The singer is bringing a slew of civil claims against Gyamfi, including breach of contract, forgery and conversion, and he’s seeking financial damages as well as a court order voiding all his contracts with Maverick City Music.

“Defendants’ greed, exploitation and misappropriation of Moore’s assets and intellectual property have deprived Plaintiffs of their contractually owed royalties, assets, monies and ownership interests,” reads the lawsuit.

Reps for Moore and Maverick City Music did not immediately return requests for comment on Tuesday (Oct. 7).

In addition to Moore’s departure from Maverick City Music, fellow member Naomi Raine also announced on Monday that she’s exiting the group, though she is not involved in Moore’s lawsuit.

October 7, 2025/by Yveto

Billie Eilish’s Snapback NBA League Collaboration With Mitchell & Ness Is a Must-Have

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Billie Eilish’s latest limited-edition NBA league collaboration with Mitchell & Ness proves that music and sports are deeply intertwined.

The multi-piece headwear collaboration is available for purchase right now on Complex Shop and features a slew of playful and nostalgic snapback designs dreamt up by Eilish herself, affixed with patches and the singer’s name, of course. Each hat retails for $60 and includes designs for 17 NBA teams. The team designs include Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat.

Billie Eilish's NBA League Snapback Collaboration: Where to Buy

Mitchell & Ness x Billie Eilish Milwaukee Bucks Snapback

$60

A Milwaukee Bucks snapback.

Mitchell & Ness x Billie Eilish New Jersey Nets Snapback

$60

A New Jersey Nets snapback.

Every hat boasts an “OG Fit,” which basically means the hat is structured with a high-crown fit and a squared-off flat brim. The custom patches throughout give the snapback visual interest, upgrading an otherwise simplistic baseball hat silhouette. In short, they make the hat less basic and more of a statement piece, bridging the gap between fashion and sports. The back of each hat has adjustable snap closures. Every design serves as a nod to Eilish and some of the NBA’s most beloved teams.

The collection is truly one of those meant-to-be moments, given the “Lovely” singer is well known for her love of integrating sporty street-style moments into her wardrobe via baggy jerseys, high-top sneakers and boxy shorts. You’ve also got powerhouse Mitchell & Ness backing the collection, a Philly-based company best known for producing high-quality, authentic vintage sports apparel and specializing in retro jerseys, jackets and headwear for major leagues and colleges. Talk about a dream team-up.

Mitchell & Ness x Billie Eilish Boston Celtics Snapback

$60

A Boston Celtics snapback.

Mitchell & Ness x Billie Eilish Los Angeles Lakers Snapback

$60

A Los Angeles Lakers snapback.

It’s no wonder the humble headgear served as inspo for this collection. The snapback is a staple silhouette for sports fans of all genders and ages, utilized practically to keep the sun’s rays at bay, and for stylistic purposes while sitting in the stands, hotdog in hand. It’s a timeless item that is already a major part of many people’s everyday outfit.

This isn’t the first time Complex Shop has facilitated the intersection of culture and sports. The brand dropped a Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series in March, and a BLACKPINK “In Your Area” collection, which included collaborative designs with the MLB and the NBA.

Mitchell & Ness x Billie Eilish Chicago Bulls Snapback

$60