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R.I.P. Paul Vance, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” Songwriter Dead at 92
Paul Vance, the songwriter behind “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” has died. He was 92 years old. Vance was born Joseph Paul Florio in Brooklyn, New York on November 4th, 1929. His career as a hit songwriter began in the famous Brill Building, where he partnered with Lee Pockriss to write more than 300 songs like Perry Como’s “Catch a Falling Star” in 1957 and Brian Hyland’s “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” in 1960 — both of which became No. 1 hits of the bubblegum pop era. (As he explained in a 2018 interview with the Palm Beach Post, Vance came up with the idea for the sing-song swimsuit-themed single after his nine-year-old daughter Paula was too shy to wear a bikini in public.) Over the course of their career, the songwriting duo also penned novelty...
Mariah Carey Hit With “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
According to reports, Mariah Carey has been served a copyright infringement lawsuit for her Christmas hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Reports note that the songstress is being sued by musician Andy Stone for $20 million USD in damages. Stone’s lawsuit claims that Mariah Carey never asked for permission to use the title “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Back in 1989, five years before the release of Carey’s classic (1994), Stone released “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” which made it to the Billboard charts during the Christmas season of 1993. It is important to note that the two songs only share the same title with completely different lyrics and melodies. Check out Andy Stone’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” below. [embedded content] [embedded content] For more music news, Po...
Metro Boomin’s Mother Killed By Husband in Murder-Suicide: Report
The mother of Metro Boomin, the prominent hip-hop producer behind songs like Future’s “Mask Off,” Migos’ “Bad and Boujee,” and Kanye West’s “Father Stretch My Hands Part 1,” was killed on Friday by her husband in an apparent murder-suicide, according to TMZ. Leslie Joanne Wayne was murdered by her husband before the husband, who was not Metro’s biological father, took his own life. The incident occurred near Atlanta on Friday night. A representative for Metro Boomin confirmed Wayne’s passing to Fox 3 Now and said the family asked for privacy during this difficult time. Advertisement Per TMZ, Wayne encouraged her son to pursue music at a young age, and often drove him from the family’s St. Louis hometown to Atlanta so that he could collaborate with other hip-hop artists. In a 2020 Mother’s ...
Trouble, Atlanta Rapper, Shot and Killed at 34
Atlanta rapper Trouble was shot and killed outside of an apartment complex in Conyers, Georgia on Sunday, June 5th. He was 34 years old. The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office told WSB-TV Atlanta that Trouble (born Mariel Semonte Orr) was shot around 3:20 a.m. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have identified 33-year-old Jamichael Jones of Atlanta as a suspect, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Advertisement Related Video Trouble’s record label, Def Jam, paid tribute to the rapper in a statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble. A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented. RIP Scoob.” Over the last decade, Trouble released nine mixtapes and tw...
700 Bliss: Nothing to Declare
Some of the fiercest political art of the past year can be found in club music. Whether via Loraine James’ cerebral musings, aya’s chaotic outbursts, or Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul’s satirical takedowns, the dancefloor has pulled double weight as a platform to air grievances about governmental neglect, societal dysfunction, and police violence. 700 Bliss, the duo of Philadelphia experimental poet/rapper Moor Mother and New Jersey-born DJ Haram, join the fight on their debut album, marshaling twisted club sounds in a spirited counterattack on the patriarchal powers that be. The pair’s debut EP, 2018’s Spa 700, stripped East Coast club music down to a gray husk perfectly suited for Moor Mother’s gloomy, off-kilter raps. On Nothing to Declare, DJ Haram challenges Moor Mother with more b...
Falz ft Timaya & Boy Spyce – Inside
Check out this brand new song titled – “Inside” from Nigerian artist Falz. Falz Tha Bahd Guy dishes out a brand new single tagged “Inside” featuring Timaya & Boy Spyce. The track is off his new project called “Bahd“. It is a lovely and exciting tune with a good blend of vocals and notable lyrics. More so, the song is a follow-up to his newly released track on the album “Knee Down“. Listen and share Falz ft Timaya & Boy Spyce – “Inside” below. Download coming soon
Falz ft The Cavemen – Woman
Check out this brand new song titled – “Woman” from Nigerian artist Falz. Falz Tha Bahd Guy dishes out a brand new single tagged “Woman” featuring The Cavemen. The track is off his new project called “Bahd“. It is a lovely and exciting tune with a good blend of vocals and notable lyrics. More so, the song is a follow-up to his newly released track on the album “Inside“. Listen and share Falz ft The Cavemen – “Woman” below. Download coming soon
Mariah Carey Sued for $20 Million Over “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
Mariah Carey is being sued for upwards of $20 million in damages over her massive holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” as NBC News and TMZ report. According to the complaint, New Orleans songwriter Andy Stone alleged that he co-wrote a song with the same title five years prior to Carey’s release. Stone’s song was recorded by his country-pop band Vince Vance & the Valiants and released in 1989. Carey’s single was issued on her 1994 Merry Christmas LP. Carey is being sued for copyright infringement and misappropriation; she’s named alongside her co-writer Walter Afanasieff and Sony Music Entertainment. When reached by Pitchfork, Carey’s representatives offered no comment. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Content This content can also...
Trouble Killed in Atlanta Shooting
It has been reported that the Atlanta rapper Trouble aka “Skoob” has been killed over the weekend. At just 34 years old, Trouble, real name Mariel Semonte Orr, was shot in the chest while visiting a female friend at the Lake St. James Apartment complex in Conyers at 3:20 a.m. on Sunday. Def Jam has already confirmed the untimely death on Instagram with: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble. A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented. RIP Skoob.” Other ATL artists have also taken to social media to pay their respects. R.I.P. Trouble ? — T.I. (@Tip) June 5, 2022 R.I.P. Trouble ? — Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) June 5, 2022 Mannnn you had my crying laughing at P party bruuu , real solid individual , shit crazy we ...
Post Malone’s ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ Album Is on Track To Earning the Top Spot on Billboard 200
Post Malone‘s highly anticipated album twelve carat toothache is on track to take the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. While his latest album appears to be behind the mark of his previous debuts including his 2016 album Stoney and 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding, the artist still has a chance to take the coveted top spot. His newest project, which boasts features from big names including Roddy Ricch, The Weeknd, Doja Cat and Gunna, is expected to movie 115,000 to 130,000 copies in its first week. For comparison, Hollywood’s Bleeding moved approximately 489,000 copies in its debut week. Posty is neck and neck with Jack Harlow, who is also expected to move 110,000 to 135,000 units in his first week for his sophomore album, Come Home The Kids Miss You. Bad Bunny‘s Un Verano Sin Ti continues to to...
R.I.P. Alec John Such, Original Bon Jovi Bassist Dead at 70
Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. “We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” the band posted in a statement to social media on Sunday, June 5th. “He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him — He was a childhood friend of Tico [Torres] and brought Richie [Sambora] to see us perform. Alec was always wild and full of life. Today these special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. We will miss him dearly.” A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Prior to the formation of Bon Jovi in 1983, John Such played in a band with Sambora and managed a club in Sayreville, New Jersey...
CMA Festival Bans Confederate Flag Imagery “of Any Kind”
No “Southern pride” or sedition here. The CMA Festival has announced that Confederate flags will officially be banned from the annual event, which is scheduled to take place in Nashville next week. The new rule is noted by event organizers on the festival’s official website, with “Confederate flag imagery of any kind” listed among other objects prohibited on festival grounds including bikes, drones, fireworks, and drug paraphernalia. The news was first reported by Variety. “This year’s CMA Fest is our first major fan-facing event in nearly three years,” the Country Music Association said in a statement. “We have always had policies in place that protect the safety of our fans and ban discrimination, but we felt it was important to further refine our language to explicitly outline what will...
