By Mariel Turner
8:38am PDT, Mar 15, 2019
Several K-pop stars questioned in growing sex scandal
Some of K-pop's biggest stars have been identified as members of an online group chat that shared sexual images of women without their consent, according to reports released on March 14. Big Bang star Seungri, K-pop singer and TV personality Jung Joon-young (pictured) and rock band F.T. Island member Choi Jong-hoon have all been named by police as alleged members of the chat.
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R. Kelly returns to court over child support payments
R. Kelly returned to a Chicago courtroom on March 13 for a closed hearing regarding his child support payments. The disgraced R&B singer, who was arrested for failure to pay $161,000 in back support the previous week, was ordered by a judge to continue to give $21,000 a month to his ex-wife, with whom he has three children, his lawyer told reporters.
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Rascall Flatts scrap themed restaurants after project is linked to mobster
Rascal Flatts will not be moving forward with their planned Rascal Flatts-themed restaurants after the project was linked to alleged mobster Frank Capri. Frank allegedly defrauded investors out of money before construction on the restaurants began, according to an Arizona Republic expose. "The band terminated the license agreement and is no longer in business with this company or Mr. Capri," the group's publicist said on March 13. "Rascal Flatts licensed use of their name, image and logo to the restaurant developer and had nothing to do with the construction or build-out plans for these restaurants."
Britney Spears musical headed to Broadway
Britney Spears is Broadway bound! At least her music is. A musical featuring the superstar singer's catalogue was announced on March 12. "Once Upon a One More Time" will feature 23 of Britney's songs and showcase classic princesses including Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty. The show is scheduled to premiere on Broadway in 2020.
Wrecking Crew drummer Hal Blaine dead at 90
Hal Blaine, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer and member of the Wrecking Crew, died on March 11 at 90. His family announced the news on Facebook. "May he rest forever on 2 and 4," read the statement. "The family appreciates your outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Hal from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning."
Kanye West hit with lawsuit after claiming his contract is "servitude"
Kanye West is being sued by his music publisher, EMI, after claiming his personal services contract was "servitude." The publishing company filed a lawsuit against the rapper for his "efforts to renege on his bargained-for contractual obligations to the company," according to legal documents made public on March 8. The news comes just a few months after Kanye sued EMI, claiming that his contract equates to slavery because it lasted longer than seven years without a "moment of freedom."
Dolly Parton shuts down use of her music during 2020 campaigns
Dolly Parton wants everyone to play her music — except 2020 election candidates. The country singer expressed her disapproval of political candidates using her tunes after Senator Elizabeth Warren played "9 to 5" during her presidential candidacy announcement on Feb. 9. "We did not approve the request, and we do not approve requests like this of [a] political nature," Dolly's manager, Danny Nozell, told The Associated Press.
