News about Donna Summer

Kanye West announces Vultures 1 'listening experience' in San Francisco - after rapper was sued by Donna Summer's estate over controversial album track

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 7, 2024
Kanye West has arranged a 'listening experience' for his latest album Vultures 1 in San Francisco, which is set for March 12. The rapper, 46, who is being sued by Donna Summer's estate for using a reportedly inaccurate sample of her work on the new album, took to Instagram to promote the performance at the Chase Center in the city. Tickets are priced at $100.

Kanye West was sued by Donna Summer's estate for using the late singer's song I Feel Love on her Vultures album in the midst of the actress' $250 million legal dispute with Adidas

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 27, 2024
Kanye West has become embroiled in another court drama, after it was revealed that Donna Summer's estate is being sued for using an allegedly flawed sample of her work on her latest album, Vultures. West, 46, his record label, collaborator Ty Dolla $ign, 41, and others have filed a lawsuit against him, alleging that West made an illegal interpretation of Summer's I Feel Love.

How Kanye West's marriage to Bianca Censori has been saved by lucrative new album Vultures, according to Insiders, the couple was 'hanging on by a thread' ahead of its record-breaking debut that has helped the beleaguered rapper regained control

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 20, 2024
The pair, who married in December 2022, had a huge fight after Bianca, 29, warning the 46-year-old rapper not to make anti-Semitic remarks at a listening function for his album earlier this month. www.deagle.com previously reported that the pair, who tied the knot in December 2022, had a massive fight. According to reports, the couple's big blow out was the reason for his absence at his New York dinner and after-party on February 9, with Bianca's 'hanging by a thread' as Bianca began 'to question everything.' She knows how everyone thinks of her husband, and his latest outbursts caused her to question everything,' an insider told DailyMail.com exclusively. 'But then, his album is a hit, and she is back to being a loving adoring and supportive wife.' After Kanye revealed that his brand, Yeezy, had earned $19.3 million from a Super Bowl commercial, Bianca's apparent change of heart has left her family fearing the designer is staying for financial reasons.

Cruising is back: The Celebrity Ascent was founded by NICK REDMAN

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 17, 2024
Outline Once a nightcap, there was old-school cruising: deck games, tea dances, and late to bed. Using martini menus, floaty club mixes, and all-round designer good looks, younger generations are being taken from their hip hotel getaways and out onto the sea. The new Edge Class ships from Cue Celebrity Cruises are a hit on cruises.

Kanye West's estate claims she used I Feel Love for his latest album after being refused permission... amid Sharon Osbourne's rivalry with the rapper over illegal sampling

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 11, 2024
Kanye West was accused by Donna Summer's estate of using a sample of her music without his permission on her latest album Vultures on Saturday. According to reports, the rapper, 48, turned a recreation of the late singer's 1977 hit I Feel Love into his new song, Good (Don't Die). Kanye's first request to use the song had been turned down by the late singer's official Instagram account.

As he discusses wild tales from his 38-year career, Britain's oldest male stripper, 55, claims he did a Full Monty routine at a FUNERAL

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 7, 2024
Mike Stratton, 55, of Wigan, Manchester, began selling clothes as a young child in 1986, and is promised to keep performing because the adrenaline rush you get from it is incredible.' The performer, who now owns his own stripper company, said, 'You can't beat going on stage.' 'I think that's kept me young.' The actress, whose solo stage name is 'The Hustler,' says, "I call adrenaline a "new drug." You wouldn't guess I was a 55-year-old man if you met and talked to me.' I'm still 25 years old, and I'll do my best to act it.' Mike is seen inset, with him in 2008.

Fans of K-State go crazy as the mascot emerges from giant to aster, but only to be devoured by players 'like a zombie movie' after causing mayhem in the stadium

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 29, 2023
Kansas State did not have to wait long to claim a prize for winning the Pop-Tarts Bowl, a massive edible strawberry jelly-filled recreation of the game's mascot. During the game between NC State and Kansas State on Thursday night, the mascot wreaked mayhem at the stadium, resulting in the presentation of the climatic trophy and pastry. The mascot was turned into a giant toaster, reading 'dreams do come true' and reappeared seconds later as an edible snack, while Donna Summer's 'Hot Stuff' was blasting through the stadium speakers.

Ariana DeBose reveals she originally turned down the audition for her Oscar-winning role in West Side Story as she appears on The Jonathan Ross Show Christmas special

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 20, 2023
During an appearance on Steven Speilberg's West Side Story, Ariana DeBose revealed she had initially turned down her Oscar-winning role. Willem Dafoe, Katherine Jenkins, Kevin Bridges, Romesh Ranganathan, Boy George, and surprise guest Claudia Schiffer appeared on the Academy Award-winning sofa. Before going in, I turned down the audition a few times.' I was afraid. I was on Broadway at the time, and Donna Summer and I was really committed to the show,' she said.

After a drunk female driver slowed into the back of their car and killed their 14-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter, a lecturer writes of a searing one man show revealing that he and his wife had 'feral, grief-inspired sex'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 28, 2023
After a drunk female driver killed their 14-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter, a father produced a one-man show revealing that he and his wife had 'feral, grief-initiated sex'. In 2019, lecturer Colin Campbell and his partner, Gail Lerner, lost their two children, Ruby and Hart, after drunk driver Nicole Packer crashed into their vehicle's backseat in Los Angeles, California at 90 mph. On Tuesday, Campbell, a filmmaking instructor at Chapman University and California Polytechnic State University-Pomona, premiered Grief: A One Man Sh**Show, a one-man show.

Twiggy, 73, reveals the secret to her 35-year marriage to her husband Leigh Lawson as she poses for stylish Good Housekeeping shoot: 'Luck has a lot to do with it!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 3, 2023
Twiggy credited "luck" as the reason to her 35-year marriage to her husband Leigh Lawson, as she graced the front of Good Housekeeping's September issue. Following the death of her first husband Michael Witney five years ago, the legendary supermodel, 73, married the actress, 78, in 1988. Twiggy wrote in the journal that she and Leigh have always been 'a little tenderer' in their love, due to their previous experiences with love.

Donna Summer's personal items are expected to sell at auction for more than $400,000

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 15, 2023
Donna Summer's personal items have been up for auction, with the total haul expected to exceed $400,000. A collection of the late singer's stage outfits, awards, and handwritten draft lyrics are among the 147 lot items that will be available at Christie's until June 29. On the more personal front, there are several of the Hot Stuff hitmaker's abstract paintings, a hobby that the auction house described as a break from singing.

Twiggy makes her Cannes Film Festival debut in a black suit

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 17, 2023
Twiggy made her Cannes Film Festival debut on Wednesday, the day she was supposed to debut the film about her life at the age of 73. As she posed up a storm at the photocall, the model - whose real name is Dame Lesley Lawson - looked sophisticated in a black suit and tie. In the smart jacket and matching skinny trousers, she displayed her sophisticated sense of style while still adding a touch of edge with her dark shades.

Twiggy's new album at age 73 is a play on a stage where modeling has morphed into pop music

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 14, 2023
EMILY PRESCOTT: Twiggy's (pictured) singing career may not have been as good as her modelling days, but it would not deter her from launching another attack on the charts at 73. With a self-titled album that debuted at No. 33 in 1976, the singer's recording career reached a high point. Other launches in the decade, including one by disco queen Donna Summer, sank without trace. Twiggy is back with a new album, and she's been hard at work on her vocal cords by intaking a sage leaf infusion.

Kate Milddeton's flirty jig and other times royals stole the show with their dance moves

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 9, 2023
Among the many performances and unexpected moments in Windsor Castle's Coronation Concert on Sunday were none more striking than the sight of Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh dancing alongside Lionel Ritchie. And the real surprise? She could really move, receiving adoration from viewers and royal followers who took to Twitter in astonishment. I've never wanted to party with a Princess more,' wrote one.' We've all seen the Windsors dance before, of course, because it's not unprecedented for members of the Royal Family to be led to the dance floor for a regal boogie. However, although late Queen Elizabeth was known as a good dancer, some of the younger generation have shone more brilliantly than others. Here are some of the other show-stopping moments in which the royals decided to cut some shapes. For better and worse, there is both good and bad news.

Bop Shop: Songs From Linkin Park, Jessie Ware, Turhan James And Maanu, And More

www.mtv.com, February 10, 2023
It's been a long lookout for the elusive "bop" to find. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? The MTV News team has assembled a hand-picked collection of songs from the Bop Shop. This weekly collection does not discriminate by gender and can include almost anything; it's a glimpse at what's on our minds and what sounds good. With the new music, we'll keep it fresh, but we'll still get a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while. Prepare: The Bop Shop is now open for business.

After reportedly holding family hostage, a Grammy-winning engineer was killed by cops in Nashville

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 7, 2023
Capps had awakened his 60-year-old wife Tara Solomon and 23-year-old grandchild at 3 a.m. and then held them at gunpoint in the family room of the house on Summit Run Place in Hermitage, Tennessee. During a critical incident press briefing on Thursday, Don Aaron refused to let them leave and threatened them multiple times, telling them that if they'called someone, he would kill them and any police that appeared at the house.' Capps was able to get home about dawn after she fell asleep. They were taken to the Hermitage Police Department and obtained a police report. Capps was arrested on aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping warrants at the time of his death.

The "Disco Curls" Hairstyle Was Made For the Festive Season

www.popsugar.co.uk, December 15, 2022
A great holiday hairstyle is "disco curls." Kiernan Shipka's retro 1970s look was recently worn at her birthday party. Any hairstyle will give you advice for re-inventing the disco curls hairstyle style. Consider your holiday hairstyle choices as you begin to plan your holiday outfit. You can go the classic route with a half-up half-down style or a trendy Barbie ponytail, but why not really make a statement this year with the "disco curls" hairstyle trend? This retro look has already established itself as a favorite among celebrities, and it's easy to see why.

Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' Is The Sound Of Freedom And Adventure' Is This Year's Albums Of The Year'

www.mtv.com, December 5, 2022
This is the first of five essays from MTV News this week to honor our 2022 Albums of the Year. Beyoncé's 2022 was the first time there was even a single music video. The Houston native didn't have to lift a manicured finger to ensure the success of her seventh album Renaissance thanks to her dedicated BeyHive fan base, who hosted viral competitions and parties to celebrate Queen Bey's latest work. The evidence was in its uniqueness, with Beyoncé's letter allowing her to "be free and adventurous in a period when no one else was moving." The icon, who appeared on the album's cover, wary of dance music's Black origins. Beyoncé, a pop and R&B wunderkind, has made herself protean throughout her 25-year career and brought her revival of Renaissance to a new level.

Anna Karen, a buses actress, has dropped the majority of her £400,000 to EastEnders co-star Sophie Lawrence on The Buses

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 20, 2022
Miss Karen, who portrayed downtrodden wife Olive Rudge in the Bawdy ITV sitcom between 1969 and 1973, died £427,197,197, according to probate results. After paying the funeral and legal fees, inheritance tax, and a £1,500 legacy to another friend, she left 66% of her net estate to her close friend Miss Lawrence, 50. Miss Lawrence appeared in EastEnders from 1988 to 1991, followed by a string of guest appearances in the BBC soap over the years. Miss Karen, who by birth had Ann Duggan, appeared in EastEnders from 1996 to 2017, including Aunt Sal, Peggy Mitchell's sister, who was played by Barbara Windsor. Photographs (L-R): Anna Karen with Sophie Lawrence and On The Buses.

Frederick Waite Jr., a drummer on the band's megahit Pass the Dutchie, has died at the age of 55

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 11, 2022
Frederick Waite Jr., the drummer who performed on the band's 1982 megahit Pass the Dutchie, has died at the age of 55. Waite died in Birmingham on July 20 with the British-Jamaican reggae band announcing his death today. Musical Youth was founded in 1979 and was the first black act to have a music video on MTV. They were best known for their number one hit single Pass The Dutchie, Youth of Today, Never Gonna Give You Up, and a joint effort with Donna Summer on a track titled Unconditional Love.

Beyoncé’s Biggest Sonic Pivot Yet Finds Inspiration In The Past

www.mtv.com, August 4, 2022
Beyoncé's seventh studio album, Renaissance, debuted in June, causing hysteria in the Beyhive as the community clung to every sign hinting at the project's new sonic and artistic directions. Beyoncé veyed away from her signature surprise-LP style with a slim rollout for the long-awaited project that featured an internet-shocking British Vogue spread, puzzling box sets, and an open letter announcing the truth of the new release. Renaissance is Beyoncé's first solo album since the cultural and visual masterpiece Lemonade in 2016 and follows the 40-track compilation Homecoming: The Gift in 2019. Renaissance's arrival on July 29 marked a change of stagnation for three years, a period of quietness in which she "becomes to be the most original."