In the last few months quite a
number of Nigerian artists have left
their record labels in controversial
circumstances...from Wizkid (who
later went back) to Jesse Jags to
Chuddy K, Brymo, Vector...etc. Ice
Prince seems to think the labels are
doing a great job...and the artists
have themselves to blame if their
careers aren't going the way they
want. Who agrees with him?
He posted on his twitter account that he is on his way to Nigeria.
He is to perform at Dbanjs DKM Concert concert today
In the last few months quite a
number of Nigerian artists have left
their record labels in controversial
circumstances...from Wizkid (who
later went back) to Jesse Jags to
Chuddy K, Brymo, Vector...etc. Ice
Prince seems to think the labels are
doing a great job...and the artists
have themselves to blame if their
careers aren't going the way they
want. Who agrees with him?
The former Miss USA and Real
Housewives of Atlanta star,
announced on Twitter yesterday
that she would be hosting D'banj's
birthday at Eko Hotel today Sunday
June 23. It's actually the DKM
concert
According to Radar Online , a French
artist by the name of Orlan is suing
Mother Monster for more than
$31.5 million plus interest. Yes,
interest. I’m laughing, too, no be
small matter.
"In February, she cancelled her Born
This Way Ball Tour at a cost of
approximately $25 million to
undergo hip surgery and now, as
she’s reportedly preparing a
triumphant return to the stage at
the MTV VMA’s in August, there’s
more bad news: RadarOnline.com
has exclusively learned that French
artist ORLAN is suing Gaga for more
than $31.5 million over claims
Mother Monster repeatedly
plagiarized her visual work". writes
Rada Online
Her attorney, Philippe Dutilleul, told
Radar, “Lady Gaga copied the look
and style of ORLAN [in promotional
materials and appearances] for Born
This Way.”
Dutilleul added, “Whether or not
it’s ethical to steal someone’s life is
not in question. Lady Gaga and her
record company went one step too
far and crossed the red line by
reproducing two major artworks by
ORLAN without her permission.”
THE OFFENSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
The first, Bumpload, is a 2009
sculpture of a hybrid being with
growths on her face and shoulders
— a look Gaga rocked on the cover
of her Born This Way single in 2011,
in the video and in many
performances and appearances
related to the track.
“All you have to do is put them side
by side and it’s very striking,”
Dutilleul says.
The second piece in question,
Woman With Head, a 1996
performance showing ORLAN’s
head on a table, appears almost
exactly replicated in the opening
sequence of the Born This Way
video.
“It’s the same haircut,” Dutilleul
says. “The same forehead implants.
The same makeup.”
“Copyright rules follow a strict
protocol,” he continues. “Lady Gaga
should have asked ORLAN
permission for this. She never did,
nor did she contact ORLAN. She
made over $400 million thanks to
ORLAN’s work and efforts, so we
are asking for 7.5 percent, as French
law allows.”
And though Born This Way was
released more than two years ago,
Dutilleul says ORLAN was initially
unsure if she wanted to take on this
fight.
“It was not an easy decision for
ORLAN to move forward in this
case, even if the copyright violation
is obvious,” the attorney explains.
“One always thinks twice before
engaging in such a battle. This is
David vs. Goliath, and ORLAN
needed some time to think of the
consequences. She would have
moved much faster if Lady Gaga
was not so famous.”
Badoo ( Olamide ) enlists Eja Nla
(D 'banj ) for the remix of his hit
single, First of All which is on the
DKM album . Enjoy this banging
remix as you go through your
weekend! Be sure to share your
thoughts. DOWNLOAD
***Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has
said that he is proud of his team
despite their defeat to Uruguay in
Group B of the Confederations Cup.
Diego Lugano gave Uruguay the lead
before John Obi Mikel equalised for
the Super Eagles and Diego Forlan
sealed a 2-1 victory for Oscar Tabarez's
men in Salvador.
***Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has
said that his decision to start with three
strikers paid off as his team secured a
vital 2-1 victory over Nigeria. Diego
Forlan, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani
spearheaded the attack in Salvador,
where the South American team took a
huge step towards the knockout stages
of the Confederations Cup.
***In the other game in Group B,
Fernando Torres scored four times and
missed a penalty while David Villa
score a hat trick as Spain hammered
the Ocenia champions Tahiti 10-0 in
the Confederations Cup.
***Chelsea have denied that
midfielder John Obi Mikel is set for a
move to Galatasaray. (ESPN)
***Arsenal forward Gervinho has said
that he is flattered by interest from
Marseille.
***Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo has
attracted interest from Chelsea and
Liverpool, according to reports.
Fenerbahce president Aziz Yildirim is
prepared to wait to see if Cardozo's
asking price is met. (talkSPORT)
***Montpellier HSC have captured
Ivory Coast full-back Siaka Tiene from
Paris Saint-Germain.
***Barcelona midfielder Thiago
Alcantara has reportedly agreed
personal terms with Manchester
United. The Premier League champions
are unlikely to announced the signing
this Friday as talks between the two
clubs are to continue over the
weekend. (Daily Mail)
***Athletic Bilbao have announced the
appointment of Ernesto Valverde as the
club's new manager. The 49-year-old is
set for his fourth stint with the Basque
club having previously spent time there
as a player, assistant boss and first-
team coach.
***Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has
been urged to break the bank for
Wayne Rooney by Alisher Usmanov,
the Gunners' No.2 share-holder.
Wenger is already closing in on the
£22million signing of Real Madrid
forward Gonzalo Higuain. (The Mirror)
***Liverpool have paid Andy Carroll
around £1million to leave Anfield.
England striker Carroll completed a
£17.5m move to West Ham, on a six-
year deal, earlier this week after
spending last season on loan to the
Londoners. (The Mirror)
***Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina
has thrown his Liverpool future into
doubt by admitting he would find it
tough to turn down a bigger club. The
Spanish keeper is weighing up his
future after eight years at Anfield. (The
Sun)
***Manchester City new signing
Fernandinho insists he can help new
club Manchester City go from
European chumps to champs. (The
Sun)
***Tottenham manager says he will
keep hold of star player Gareth Bale
after chairman Daniel Levy promised
top stars would not be sold this
summer. (The Sun)
***Juan Mata’s future at Chelsea is
secure, with Jose Mourinho planning to
make the Spanish ace pivotal to his
new-look Blues. (The Mirror)
Thank God It's Friday. Wishing y'all a
fabulous fantastic fans Friday.... A.M.A
