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Halsey revealed Saturday (March 5th) that their five-year-old pup, Jagger, has died of a "progressive condition called Myelomalacia."

They wrote on Instagram that the dog's declining health led to the "worst week of their life and added, "If you're reading this and you don't have a pet, you might be thinking ‘it's just a dog.' Like I maybe used to. But I can tell you you're wrong. So f---ing wrong.

"It's the most visceral loss I have ever felt. Like the absence of a vital appendage. Every single second of my day that once revolved around his little habits and routines is now full of just emptiness and silence."

Snoop Dogg has recently revealed that Jay-Z threatened to end his NFL deal unless Dr. Dre, Snopp Dogg, etc. performed at the the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. During an interview with TIDAL, Snoop said, "We love each other. Like, not secretly, like publicly, we love each other. It is what it is, so it's like for him to go to bat for us and tell the NFL, ‘F**k that. They perform or I quit,' that was the most gangster sh*t out of everything."

The NFL was also concerned about Snoop's onstage attire, but JAY-Z told him not to worry. Snoop explained, "Then with attire and kneeling and all this … you can't wear your gangbang sh*t? JAY-Z hit me like, ‘Wear what the f**k you want to wear. Peace to the Gods.'"

Snoop said that he and Jay performed after the performance, saying, "So then he came down, and soon as he came in he hugged me. We hug each other tight. It was as if we won a championship. Like, you know when you're genuinely happy for each other? People don't understand, me and him are the ones. He's the one on the East. I'm the one from the West."

DR. DRE'S ATTORNEY CLARIFIES THAT HE STILL OWNS 'THE CHRONIC'

Meanwhile, Dr. Dre's attorney Howard King has released a statement claiming that his client still owns The Chronic despite recent comments that Snoop Dogg made where he told Complex that he owns Dre's debut album.

King told Complex earlier this week in a statement, "There are false reports out regarding ownership by Death Row of Dr. Dre's The Chronic. Dr. Dre owns 100 percent of The Chronic."

John Mayer is leaving Columbia Records after more than two decades with the label.

He wrote on Instagram Friday (March 4th), "After 21 years, eight studio albums, and some wonderful personal and creative relationships, I have decided not to renew my recording agreement with Columbia Records. Hard as it is to say goodbye, I'm excited to pursue new avenues of making music, both of sic my own and with other artists."

The "Last Train Home" singer added, "I love music more than ever, and I believe some of my best work still lies ahead."

During his time with the label, Mayer released Room For Squares (2001), Heavier Things (2003), Continuum (2006), Battle Studies (2009), Born And Raised (2012), Paradise Valley (2013), The Search For Everything (2017), and last year's Sob Rock.

Reports say that Kim Kardashian is not too happy about Kanye West's new video for "Eazy." As previously reported, the video features a claymation version of Kim's boyfriend Pete Davidson being tied up, kidnapped and buried.

According to People, Kim is "furious" about the video. A source said, "She thinks it's way too violent and is upset. She really upset with Kanye that he'd do this. She's completely over all of this and she wants it to stop."

The source added, "Kim's No. 1 concern right now is making sure that her children are protected from the situation because everything plays out in the public eye and that's very difficult when there are children involved. She is very angry about the violence and she just feels that it's inappropriate and wrong."

Meanwhile, Davidson reportedly finds the video hilarious. The source told Entertainment Tonight, "He finds the fact that Kanye included a cartoon version of him in his music video hysterical. He is almost flattered by it all because it is so ridiculous to him."

The source added that Pete "is not threatened by Kanye in any way, shape or form."

Kanye responded to backlash of the "Eazy" video, saying, "Art is therapy just like this view. Art is protected as freedom of speech. Art inspires and simplifies the world. Art is not a proxy for any ill or harm. Any suggestion otherwise about my art is false and mal intended."

KANYE WEST SHARES FEELINGS ON KIM KARDASHIAN DIVORCE

Meanwhile, Kanye took to social media to reveal his feelings on his divorce from Kim Kardashian. He posted aa poem via Instagram, saying, "Divorce feels like your kids were snatched from your control/ Divorce feels like you've been shot and traffic is slow/ Divorce feels like heavy breathing/ Divorce feels like grandma never got over that cold/ Divorce feels like suffocating/ Barely breathing."

Last week, due a judge ruling, Kim Kardashian was declared legally single and no longer has to go by "Kim Kardashian West."

DUA LIPA FACES SECOND 'LEVITATING' LAWSUIT: Dua Lipa is facing another copyright lawsuit claiming she used another artists material in her hit song, "Levitating." According to Billboard, a complaint filed Friday (March 4) in Manhattan federal court accused Lipa of copying songwriters L. Russell Brown Sandy Linzer's 1979 song "Wiggle and Giggle All Night" and 1980 song "Don Diablo." They said the opening melody to "Levitating" was a "duplicate" of the melody to their songs. Last week, the Florida reggae band Artikal Sound System filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Lipa, claiming that the 2020 Future Nostalgia track rips off their 2017 song "Live Your Life."

ED SHEERAN IN COURT FOR 'SHAPE OF YOU' LAWSUIT: Ed Sheeran appeared in court Friday (March 4th) for the start of a three-week legal battle over the copyright of "Shape Of You". Sami Chokri (who performs under Sami Switch) and Ross O'Donoghue claim Sheeran's 2017 single copies parts of their song "Oh Why", which was released in March 2015. The Guardian reported that Sheeran was accused in court of being a "magpie" who "borrows" ideas from other artists. He previously gave the writers of TLC's "No Scrubs" a credit on "Shape of You" after similarities were noted between the two.

SAM SMITH AND NORMANI FACE COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT: Sam Smith and Normani are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit claiming they lifted elements from a 2015 song titled "Dancing With a Stranger" for their 2019 duet of the same name. According to a complaint obtained by Rolling Stone, songwriters Jordan Vincent, Christopher Miranda and Rosco Banlaoi, "The hook/chorus in both songs — the most significant part and artistic aspect of these works — contains the lyrics ‘dancing with a stranger' being sung over a nearly identical melody and musical composition." The lawsuit also notes that the music videos for both songs show, "a girl performing interpretive dance alone in a minimalist studio," which is "not an obvious visual theme for a music video titled ‘Dancing With A Stranger." The plaintiff is seeking real and punitive damages and lists Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group, EMI Music Publishing on the list of defendants.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are reportedly moving back to the U.K. due to the high taxes in California. According to The UK Mirror, the two are returning to their U.K. home Welders House in Buckinghamshire. Ozzy said, "We are leaving LA. We are a bit sad. But the tax is getting too much. I am sad because I really, really like staying and living there.

He continued, "If they do the taxes better then I may come back. I do not know. I am taking my recording studio with me. I am going to build a barn there and make my own studio at Welders. I will still be making music and my band will come over."

He added, "I am taking my recording studio with me. I am going to build a barn there and make my own studio at Welders. I will still be making music and my band will come over."

Just last month, Ed Sheeran announced a new single was on the way with Camila Cabello.

And now, both artist have released a short clip, giving more clues about their new music together. In less than 10 seconds you see lots of partying, crying, drinking, and guitar playing.

Sheeran wrote on Twitter: "Many more wild nights together to come, mate." On her site, Cabello posted an entirely different clip. She also reminded everyone that today (Wednesday) is her 25^th birthday.

"Bam Bam" will officially be released tomorrow (Feb 4).

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• "Bam Bam" will officially be released tomorrow (Feb 4)
• In less than 10 seconds you see lots of partying, crying, drinking, and guitar playing.

Kanye West has dropped a video for his new single "Eazy." In the video, Kanye sends The Game and Eazy-E after Pete Davidson. They kidnap him and bury him up to his neck. Roses are then planted surrounding Pete's head. The video ends with a message, "Everyone lived happily ever after. Except (Skete, which is the name Kanye calls Pete) you know who. Jk, he's fine."

In other news, Kanye was spotted out at dinner with Tristan Thompson in Miami. According to TMZ, the two were out to eat at Setai Hotel.

Lizzo is speaking out about her weight and wants to create a new beauty standard by embracing her figure.

Appearing on the cover of People, she said, "I know I'm fat. It doesn't bother me. I like being fat, and I'm beautiful and I'm healthy. So can we move on?"

Lizzo revealed that she faced multiple stereotypes while growing up and simply because of her size she became the "funny, fat friend."

Calling herself a "body icon," she says she's embracing her look, more and more every day.

Her new reality competition show, will also embrace it. She's embarking on a nationwide search for dancers, that look like her, to join her on tour.

Her show, Watch Out For The Big Grrrls, is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

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Congrats are in order once again, as BTS gets their 11th week at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot Trending Songs chart. "Butter" was released last May and has reached the top 10 in over 30 countries worldwide.

Selena Gomez joked about her red carpet slip-up at the recent Screen Actors Guild Awards. While on the red carpet, one of her Christian Louboutin pumps gave way and she fell into a handler's arms before getting pulled back up to her feet. To avoid the same thing happening on stage, she just pulled off her shoes and presented an award while barefoot. Posting a series of photos she wrote, "I couldn't keep my heels on, but I did manage to take a couple selfies."

Foo Fighters frontman, Dave Grohl gave Billie Eilish high praise when he was asked if he thought rock was still relevant.

Grohl acknowledged that relevance can be tricky to define, but thinks there's a lot of great music out there.

He said, "They might not be as popular as Nicki Minaj, but honestly, when I see f***ing Billie Eilish, that's rock 'n' roll to me. She started a revolution and took over the world."

The interview was published this week in The Independent.

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• Grohl: "When I see f***ing Billie Eilish, that's rock 'n' roll to me. She started a revolution and took over the world."

Lady Gaga is among the co-hosts announced for Elton John's AIDS Foundation party and fundraiser. She'll host alongside Elton's husband David Furnish. Other onstage duties go to Bill Porter, as well as Eric McCormack from Will & Grace fame.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised more than $86 million to date.

In its 30^th year, it also serves as an Oscar Awards viewing party, will take place at West Hollywood Park on March 27.

No mention yet as to whether or not the event will be live streamed.

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• Lady Gaga is among the co-hosts for Elton John's AIDS Foundation party and fundraiser.
• The event has raised more than $86 million to date.
• It will take place at West Hollywood Park on March 27.

Marilyn Manson has sued ex-fiancee Evan Rachel Wood over her abuse allegations. According to Deadline, the suit claims that Wood's rape and abuse allegations are a "malicious falsehood" that has derailed Manson's music, TV and film career. He also accused Wood of defamation and impersonation of an FBI agen.

The complaint -- which was filed Wednesday morning (March 2nd) in Los Angeles Superior Court, read, "This action arises from the wrongful and illegal acts done in furtherance of a conspiracy by Defendant Evan Rachel Wood and her on-again, off-again romantic partner, Defendant Ashley Gore, a/k/a Illma Gore, to publicly cast Plaintiff Brian Warner, p/k/a Marilyn Manson, as a rapist and abuser—a malicious falsehood that has derailed Warner's successful music, TV, and film career."

The suit -- which is seeking a jury trial, goes on to make some accusations against Wood and Gore, alleging that the duo hacked into the singer's computers and social media, as well as "created a fictitious email account to manufacture purported evidence that Warner was emailing illicit pornography."

The suit continued, "It's incredibly important to differentiate between the character of ‘Marilyn Manson' and the man Brian Warner. Wood's claims may resonate because of the intentionally ‘shocking' character of ‘Marilyn Manson' but they simply do not reflect the truth. The manufactured facts these conspirators scripted a decade after the event never happened."

Manson later posted a message on Instagram, saying, "There will come a time when I can share more about the events of the past year. Until then, I'm going to let the facts speak for themselves." He advised viewers to click the link in his Instagram bio which directs them to a PDF of the lawsuit.

Manson is asking for unspecified damages.

A reggae band from Florida is suing Dua Lip over her single, "Levitating."

TMZ reports that Artikal Sound System has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Lipa, claiming that the 2020 Future Nostalgia track rips off their 2017 song "Live Your Life."

The suit also names the singer's label, Warner Records, and others as defendants. They are asking for profits they may have made off of "Levitating" plus damages.

The Jonas Brothers are heading to Vegas.

The trio announced Tuesday (March 2nd) that their new residency, Jonas Brothers: Live in Vegas will take place from June 3rd through the 11th at Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas.

Kevin Jonas wrote on his personal Instagram page, "Can't wait to be back on stage in June with my brothers!"

Tickets go on sale March 7th.

Jay Z, Kanye West and Diddy are all among the highest paid hip-hop artists of 2021. Jay Z topped the list, after making $470 million last year, with a net worth of $1.5 million. Ye comes in at number two with $250 million. Diddy snagged the number three spot with $75 million and Drake comes in at number four with $50 million. Wiz Khalifa rounded out the top five with $45 million.

Check out the top 10 hip-hop earners:

1. JAY-Z – $470 million
2. Kanye West – $250 million
3. Diddy – $75 million
4. Drake – $50 million
5. Wiz Khalifa – $45 million
6. Travis Scott – $38 million
7. DJ Khaled – $35 million
8. Eminem – $28 million
9. J. Cole – $27 million
10. Birdman – $25 million
10. Doja Cat – $25 million

Kanye West has reportedly waved the white flag. According to Hollywood Unlocked, Kanye said that he will no longer fight to keep his divorce from moving forward. He told the site, "I've asked my team to expedite the dissolution of my marriage to Kim so I can put my entire attention into our beautiful children." Ye also fired his attorney Chris Melcher, after a reported contentious relationship.

According to TMZ, sources claimed that a breakdown in communication is the reason for the fallout. One day he wanted to settle things with Kim and other days, he wanted to put up a fight. Ye has hired Samantha Spector, who recently represented Nicole Young in her divorce from Dr. Dre.

Meanwhile, Kanye's lawyers have raised an issue about he and Kim's prenup. Ye's lawyers filed legal docs claiming prenups in California after 2002 are presumed invalid.

Ariana Grande tested out her new R.E.M. makeup line in a new YouTube video with RuPaul's Drag Race alum, Gottmik.

The two-time Grammy winner announced, "I'm really proud of this s**t," before getting a makeover from her guest.

The "Positions" singer revealed that she began working on R.E.M. Beauty touring in support of her 2018 album Sweetener, adding, "Tour was a great time to test things on stage."

CHVRCHES TO TOUR NORTH AMERICA: Chvrches is bringing their Screen Violence tour to North America this spring. The band will kick off the next leg of their tour on May 13th in Mexico City, Mexico and hit cities like Miami, FL, Orlando, FL Washington DC, and Omaha, NE, before wrapping things up in Manchester, TN on June 18th. Presale begins on Wednesday (March 2nd).

HAIM DROPS 'LOST TRACK': Haim dropped the song, "Lost Track" on Tuesday (March 1st) along with a video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The visual was shot at The Balboa Golf Course in Encino, California on January 26th as a part of W Magazine's feature on the Licorice Pizza director.

Louis Tomilson stopped his sold-out show in Minneapolis Thursday (Feb. 24th) night to get help for a female fan in distress.

According to a video obtained by TMZ, The former One Direction singer was performing his hit “Walls” when security guards were summoned to escort the woman out of the theater. Tomilson had the lights turned up and stopped playing until the fan was brought to safety.

Witnesses told the site that he was helpful throughout the ordeal.

Last week, Kanye West filed court docs to seemingly prevent estranged wife Kim Kardashian from becoming legally single. According to TMZ, Ye filed docs to make his social media posts towards Kim and her boyfriend Pete Davidson and others inadmissible in next week's court hearing.

Kanye argues that Kim can't prove that he wrote the posts, which Kim claimed in her own court docs caused her "emotional distress."

Kanye's lawyer said, “Kim claims she read something online allegedly by Kanye and characterizes the posts in her declaration as misinformation.

The lawyer added, “Kim needed to offer the social media posts into evidence, and show that the posts were written by Kanye." 

In other news, Kanye released Donda 2 on Stem Player on Friday (February 25th). 

Madonna shared her support for Ukraine by posting a fan made video set to a remix of her song “Sorry.”

The singer captioned the clips of explosions and the aftermath of Russian attacks with, “Putin continues his Senseless And Horrifying attacks on The Ukraine!! Innocent people are being killed and wounded every day! Innocent people are fighting for their lives And learning to shoot guns to protect themselves Refugees are crowding the borders and being stopped from escaping. So many brave people are staying to fight.

"God Bless You All. We are praying for you all. Please let’s do what we can to help! ”

AVRIL LAVIGNE DROPS NEW ALBUM: Avril Lavigne released her seventh studio album, Love Sux, on Friday (Feb. 25th). The 12-track album marks the first new music to be released from the star since 2019. Love Sux showcases Lavigne’s pop-punk sound, featuring collaborations with artist like Machine Gun Kelly, Mark Hoppus and blackbear. 

BTS DROPS NEW MERCH: BTS dropped their official merchandise collaboration with HYBE at Nordstrom on Friday (Feb. 25th) and pieces quickly began to sell out.  The store's website features 50 pieces of unisex clothing, home items, stickers, buttons, and more ranging from $9 to $110.

DEMI LOVATO'S FAVORITE BAND IS TURNSTILE: Demi Lovato spent time hanging out with their favorite band last week.  On Friday (Feb. 25th), the singer shared a photo on Instagram in which they wore wide leg jeans, a white t-shirt and a black bucket hat while posing next to the band, Turnstile.  They wrote, “My favorite band (Turnstile) & my favorite hat (apparently)”

After a lengthy series of tweets hyping a major announcement scheduled for yesterday (Feb. 24), The Weeknd has now postponed his news.

He posted that it was because of the current world conflict. After Russia invaded Ukraine, The Weeknd said he is praying for everyone's safety.

It's not known what the announcement was going to be, but earlier this year, he mentioned that his most recent album, Dawn FM is part of a trilogy. So, a lot of fans seem to think a new album is on the way.

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