Former rapper Kanye West is back in the headlines as his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, takes legal action against him. Pisciotta initially sued West for sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of contract, and has now filed a lawsuit accusing him of drugging and raping her. West has denied these allegations and has reportedly left Los Angeles and relocated to Tokyo, where he is avoiding legal proceedings. Pisciotta's legal team has been unable to serve West and may have to resort to serving him through a newspaper notice. This lawsuit is one of many legal actions against the controversial rapper, who has been keeping a low profile in Japan and declining fan interactions.
As Taylor Swift celebrates her 35th birthday, it's hard to remember a time before she was a global superstar. From her first Met Gala appearance in a golden ombre gown to her unforgettable night at the 2009 VMAs, where she was famously interrupted by Kanye West, Swift has consistently stunned on the red carpet. In honor of her birthday, here are her 35 most iconic looks throughout her decades-long career.
For the second year in a row, Taylor Swift has been named the most-streamed artist on Spotify. The streaming giant unveiled its annual overview of individual listening trends, with users now able to access their top artists, songs, genres, albums, and podcasts from the year. Swift was followed by The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Drake, and Billie Eilish for the top global positions, with the United States seeing a similar list with Swift, Drake, Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, and Kanye West in the top spots.
As the end of the year approaches, streaming giant Spotify has unveiled its much-anticipated annual overview of listening trends, with Taylor Swift once again taking the top spot as the most-played artist for 2024. With over 26.6 billion streams, Swift beat out the likes of The Weekend, Bad Bunny, Drake, and Billie Eilish for the coveted title. Her album "The Tortured Poets Department" also ranked as the most-streamed album of the year globally. In the U.S., Swift remains the top artist followed by Drake, Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, and Kanye West, while her album is still number one with slight differences in the remaining rankings.
After much anticipation, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign have released the long-awaited 'VULTURES 2' album. Fans had been eagerly waiting for its release since February, and the album's delayed arrival had caused much speculation. With tracks featuring West's children and accusations of an AI verse, the album's release has generated a mixed response from listeners.
During Inter Milan's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, fans were surprised to see American rapper Kanye West in the stands, accompanied by fellow artists Rich The Kid and Playboi Carti. It was later revealed that Kanye has a unique relationship with the club, having recently recorded a section of the Inter Milan ultras in a studio for his new album, which features several tracks with a "wild backdrop vibe". Fans speculate that Kanye may be an Inter fan, as evidenced by his inclusion of Inter Milan fans on his album.
Sharon Osbourne publicly denounces Kanye West for using a Black Sabbath sample without permission, stating that the rapper is an antisemite. Her husband Ozzy also speaks out against West and declares that he wants no association with him. In retaliation, West posts a photo of the Osbournes dressed as him and his wife for Halloween, suggesting that Ozzy is a fan of his.
Kanye West mentioned Taylor Swift yet again in a new song during his album listening party, sparking controversy and potentially worsening their feud. The rapper's fans took to social media to share their thoughts, with some accusing him of being obsessed with Taylor and others pointing out that she had a bigger impact on his career than he did on hers. For all the latest news and updates on entertainment, politics, sports, and showbiz in the USA, visit The Mirror US.
After being asked by Kanye West to use a sample of their hit song "War Pigs," Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath denied the request due to Kanye's anti-Semitic rhetoric. However, Kanye went ahead and used the sample at his Chicago listening party, causing Ozzy to publicly denounce him and claim he wants no association with him. This comes after the former Halloween costume-wearing duo dressed up as Kanye and his wife last year.
Sharon Osbourne took to social media to diss Kanye West after he used her husband Ozzy Osbourne's song sample without his permission. She shared a video with Kanye's name over Dave Grohl and Ozzy's name over Lionel Richie, in reference to a clip where Lionel confronts Dave for stealing his song. Fans praised Sharon for her shady post aimed at the rapper, and Ozzy himself denied Kanye's request to use Iron Man due to believing he is "an antisemite." Sharon told TMZ that Kanye "f***ed with the wrong Jew this time" and that she and Ozzy sent a cease and desist letter to him.