Poor Kimberly Jones. If she had only known that lying in a court of law would set her back a year and a day in jail.
Sometimes it seems to me that those who make it big in the music world just don't get it.
But if you can sue one of your own rap peers who dissed you in court for $6 million, what does it really matter?
read "Rap's Lil' Kim sues trial witness" from the BBC
July 20, 2005
Ex-Producer Takes R&B Beauty To Court
A producer who claims he was to receive a $50,000 advance plus royalties for helping the 24-year-old singer Ashanti when she was 16 is suing for contract violation, according to the World Entertainment News Network.
I guess people do live in the woodwork. As soon as someone becomes rich and famous, all kinds of people start popping out of the blue demanding a piece of the action.
So if you're in the music business, I recommend you have your bases covered.
For that matter, make sure you always dot and cross your you know what.
read "Ashanti Sued for 'Abandoning' Impoverished Producer" from KGET
July 18, 2005
Village People Cop and Co-Writer Busted
One of the original members of the famed disco group who gave the world such hits as "YMCA", "Macho Man" and "In the Navy" was recently pulled over in Daly City and arrested, according to the
San Francisco Chronicle.
If only Victor Edward Willis had seen Chris Rock's video about what to do or not do when pulled over by the cops.
I must say, it's a great instruction video for all, but it's especially good for the celebrity who feels the need to bring along drugs and a gun while taking a joy ride.
Looks like this famous disco cop would’ve had more fun if he stayed at the YMCA.
read "Original Village People member busted in Daly City" from SFGate
Third Wheel Files Lawsuit Against Ex-GNR Guitarist
The former publicist for rock guitarist Slash has filed a lawsuit against the rock n roll superstar for being stiffed out of tens of thousands of dollars, according to
Celebrity Justice.
Well I wonder what the contract between these two is going to show. Did said publicist have a contract that set fourth parameters to entitle her to the money she claims is owed?
Then again, is the amount not paid worth being taken to court when you have a so called snake pit filled with more money then you know what to do with in your lifetime?
Welcome to the jungle baby.
read "Rock Legend Battles over Money" from Celebrity Justice
July 17, 2005
Mr. Rock's Good Memories Beat Out Ole Johnny Law
Despite recently pleading no contest to criminal assault in Nashville, Kid Rock has purchased a three-story $800,000 condo in Nashville's upscale West End area, according to the
Associated Press.
This will be a great place for the kid to relax and practice what he has learned in his anger management classes.
Sometimes, I even think spending large amounts of money helps with anger management.
I guess I would have spent my money on more guitars or amps, or even a place in Hawaii.
Looks like this Detroit rocker is now a Southern man.
read "Kid Rock buys new home in Nashville" from the Tennessean
read Kid Rock bio at Yahoo
For Former STP Frontman, Freedom Tastes of Reality
For successfully completing a required rehab program, a drug charge against Scott Weiland was dismissed this week by a California judge, according to
Rolling Stone.
Some performers in Rock N Roll live by the credo: sex, drugs and rock n roll. Yet others just go with drugs, drugs and more drugs.
I know of one lead singer with a major drug issue that is lucky to be alive. In fact, his current band members have helped him through his drug addition and got him back to platinum selling stardom.
Someone in Velvet Revolver needs to count their blessings.
read "Scott Weiland Cleared" from Rolling Stone
Hip Hop Star Calms the Random Waters
The lawsuit between Random House Publishers and Sean Combs has been resolved, according to
EUR WEB.
Well, it only took about five months for P. Diddy to resolve the money issue that has been going on since early 2000. If it was me, I would have been sued long ago, thrown in jail and been locked up with some scary character that had no moral fibers.
For P. Diddy's sake, I hope the guy he hired and paid back in 1998 to write the manuscript gets what is due to him for stiffing Mr. Combs out of a nice chunk of change.
Can you say dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap?
read "P. Diddy Settles Random House Lawsuit" from KGET
read "P Diddy Settles Out Of Court With Book Publisher" from GIGWISE
