According to documents just made available on the eve of the release of the new Sugababes album “Sweet 7”, The original Sugababes line up is suing in Europe’s High Court for the ownership of the Sugababes name. Unbelievably, the name had never been trademarked, and while Mutya Buena first submitted an application in November 2009 (a mere two months after Keisha, the last original member was given the boot), that document has been amended to include Siobhan and Keisha. If successful, the three will have the right to use the name in marketing CDs and services throughout Europe. The new line up only has until May 8th to oppose the petition.
This is an interesting turn of events as the new incarnation of the Sugababes just signed an international deal with Jay-Z’s RocNation label last year. So does that mean if the original three win, that they’ll be able to control the name and it’s use in international territory? Does that also mean that they’ll be reforming? Also, if the High Court rules in Sugababes 1.0’s favor, what does that mean for Keisha’s solo’s efforts? Stay tuned…it’s about to get “Ugly”!
As broken by WWD, Teen Vogue has signed it’s first licensing deal, an multi year foray into the teen bedding and decor market. Inspired by it’s editorial features “A Room Of My Own”, TV will partner with Idea Nuova Global to introduce bedding and decor inspired by fashion forward trends. Expect price points to be set at $250 and below.
The family of late designer Lee Alexander McQueen held a funeral today in London. The private gathering of just over 100 people was attended by the likes of Naomi Campbell, Stella McCartney and Kate Moss. A McQueen spokesperson has stated that a public memorial will be held following the posthumous showing of his collection at Paris Fashion Week.
What does being Madonna’s bottom bitch get you? Aside from fame, a supply of money that would make Scrooge McDuck green with envy, and access to the universe and all of Kabbalah’s secrets, it also includes a record deal.
Allegedly, Madonna has secured a 2 song deal with Warner Music for Brazililan boy toy Jesus Luz, At the rock bottom price of having a few hits from her back catalog used for licensing purposes. [Because we’re dying to hear “Holiday” in a Kia commercial]. The first single “We Came From Light” should be out this summer, and could lead to a full LP if it does well enough.
I don’t recall ever hearing this dude speak, much less sing, and if the reaction my body has to Enrique Iglesias’ caterwauling is any indication, this isn’t going to end well.
Whether you’re rocking Chrissy Lou’s or balling on a budget at Nine West, nude colored shoes are all the rage this Spring. Kick it out with a floral skirt of any length and get the most out of your May Days.
Dior Baby delivers smiles with a cotton square neck blouse, flanked by sequin embellishments, because clearly it’s never too early to start your tot on a healthy diet of Luxe! Barneys, $120
“Victoria Beckham is so nasty. Why doesn’t she just go home?! Her dresses are beautiful, but I don’t care what she does. She’s mean to all the people around her. She’s too short to be a diva. We all use the same hairdressers, make-up artists, limo-drivers and greeters at the airports in LA and nobody has anything nice to say about her. They say she’s rude. She can’t always just be having a bad day … Victoria Beckham should get a life. I am not a fan of outrageous consumption. I think it is vulgar. And no-one should flaunt that they have a hundred Hermes bags. Not when people are starving. Everyone should be allowed to have a great time but she shows a distinct lack of class.” — Joan Rivers on Victoria Beckham
Jennifer Lopez herself has issued a statement regarding her departure from Sony Music. She now claims that she was simply at the end of her contract, and chose to end her relationship with Sony.
“I am making this statement to put an end to any confusion in regards to my next album, titled Love,” she said. “I have belonged to the Sony family since the beginning of my career as a singer and together we’ve had great success. I have fulfilled my contractual responsibilities with Sony/Epic up to this point, and we have both reached friendly terms about my departure from the label,” the statement continued.
“I’m also happy to say that we’ve found a new home for my album Love and that it is slated for release in the Summer of 2010.”
So if the departure was so “friendly” and “amicable”, why would you run to another label with the album (allegedly Island Def Jam, who frankly, are not known for the handling of Multi-Platinum stars over the course of a project: ask Janet Jackson)? Also, if your contract was just “up”, didn’t you know that when you started recording “LOVE?”? Why not release the album then walk? And if “LOVE?” was SOOO great do you really think Sony would have let you walk away with it? I think not.
So much for “Louboutins”. Sony/Epic Music handed Jennifer Lopez a chankla and her walking papers this week. According to La Lopez’s manager Benny Medina, the decision to split “was a mutual one”. From a statement made Monday:
“The time was right to make a change that best serves the direction her career as an actress and recording artist”.
Translation: All the strategic branding and Auto Tune in the world wasn’t going to make this “Love?” album happen and we’re cutting our losses.Also, Benny, didn’t she sue you back in 2003 for “diverting and misappropriating monies”? Sounds like you both need more people.
Word on the curb is that there is a “The Last Dragon” remake in the works. Apparently, it will star Samuel L. Jackson as Master Sho’Nuff (what’s he gonna say? “Kiss my Air Force Ones!”?), and…
The Barbadian. So at this rate, we just need Corbin Bleu or Omarion to play Leroy, and I can grab the gasoline can and light myself on fire.