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Allegations, which rapper and mogul denies, is the latest in a series of lawsuits accusing him of sexual assaultSean Combs, the rapper and mogul known as Diddy, was sued Monday by a music producer who accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to have sex with prostitutes.The suit, filed in federal court in New York, accuses Combs of repeated instances...

Rapper and mogul disputes ‘genuineness’ of alleged photo of him with plaintiff, and complains over timing of lawsuitSean Combs, the rapper and mogul known as Diddy, has filed a defence against allegations that he and two others sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl at a recording studio in 2003.New paperwork filed on Tuesday, reported by Rolling Stone, wholly denied the allegations from the unnamed plaintiff,...

The once-in-a-lifetime show has finally come to Australia. For the millions who couldn’t get tickets, might a slightly chaotic blog be the next best thing? We’ll find out. But fair warning: setlist spoilersGot a tip? Email us at melb.eras@guardian.co.ukIs this Taylor Swift’s biggest ever concert?Find your seat with the MCG stadium seating mapTaylor Swift sing-along on board Qantas flight to MelbourneThe Taylor Swift hype...

New conservatorship is being proposed for the musician, following the death of his wife Melinda in January, according to court documentsIt has been announced that the Beach Boys co-founder and musical mastermind Brian Wilson has dementia, as his family move to appoint new conservators to help him following the death of his wife.A statement on Wilson’s website reads: “Following the passing of Brian’s beloved...

Oklahoma’s KYKC initially refused to play the song, but later added it to its rotation after saying it had not been aware of the star’s new singleA country music radio station in the US that initially refused to play a listener’s Beyoncé request has now added the artist’s new tracks to rotation after an online firestorm.On Tuesday, a Beyoncé fan contacted the station to...

Rappers entered breakfast market with Snoop Cereal in 2023, and allege conspiracy between manufacturer Post Consumer Brands and supermarket chain Walmart to ‘choke’ startup brandRappers Snoop Dogg and Master P are suing US supermarket chain Walmart and food manufacturer Post Consumer Brands, claiming that the two companies conspired to sabotage the success of the pair’s new breakfast cereal enterprise.Snoop Cereal launched last summer, with...

Rapper alleges ‘overzealous’ security guard was involved in incident that saw him arrested by Los Angeles police and booked for misdemeanour batteryAmerican rapper Killer Mike has released a statement after his arrest at the Grammys.The 48-year-old beat major stars such as Travis Scott, Nas, Drake and 21 Savage to win best rap album, while his track Scientists & Engineers earned him two awards: best...

Influential musician also co-produced group’s albums and mentored many Jamaican artistsAston “Family Man” Barrett, bassist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, has died aged 77.The news was confirmed on Saturday by Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s minister for culture, who wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “I share with you my deep regret at the passing of Aston Francis Barrett, popularly known as ‘Family Man’ or ‘Fams’...

Guitarist helped to give Detroit band their powerful, politically charged sound and continued their legacy into the 21st centuryWayne Kramer, the guitarist who co-created MC5 – one of the rawest, most influential and politically engaged bands in US history – has died aged 75. His Instagram page announced the news: “Wayne S Kramer. Peace be with you. April 30 1948 – February 2 2024.”Born...

UMG said it will remove all songs from TikTok after it accused the social media platform of trying to ‘bully’ them into ‘a bad deal’ over music rights feesUniversal Music Group’s agreement with TikTok is set to expire in the next 24 hours after the companies failed to agree on issues including artist compensation and AI, meaning some of the world’s most popular music...

The singer argued that receiving payments from the trust of his late father, Gregg Allman, put him in danger due to his substance abuseA judge has rejected Cher’s request that her adult son be put into an emergency court conservatorship controlling his money.The Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer and actor had argued in a petition that 47-year-old Elijah Blue Allman’s large payments from the trust...

Singer told to rest for two weeks, forcing him to cancel gigs in California and Los AngelesThe singer Morrissey is being treated for “physical exhaustion” after cancelling a number of dates on his current tour.His tour manager said on Saturday he had been told to rest for two weeks. Continue reading...

The Smiths guitarist and co-songwriter says ‘consider this shit shut right down right now’ after seeing footage of rally in South DakotaThe Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has signalled that he will move to stop Donald Trump’s presidential campaign from using the band’s music at his rallies.Marr responded on X after a user shared footage of a Trump rally in South Dakota in 2023 in...

Weiss led US girl band with run of hit songs about teenage love and tragedy, including Leader of the PackMary Weiss, the lead singer of the 1960s pop group the Shangri-Las, has died at the age of 75, her record label said.The US girl band rose to stardom with a run of hit songs about teenage love and tragedy, including Remember (Walking in the...

The Australian conductor will also be the first woman to perform the Ring cycle at the annual celebration of Wagner since it began in 1876Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSimone Young will become the first woman to conduct Richard Wagner’s Ring cycle in the Bayreuth opera festival’s 147-year history, and the first Australian conductor to perform at...

British singer says ‘I am proud of my physicality’ after advert is banned by Advertising Standards AuthorityFKA twigs has defended a Calvin Klein advertisement she featured in that was banned earlier this week by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).The singer appeared in the poster ad dressed in a shirt held across her semi-nude body. Following two complaints from the public, the ASA said...