• Kesha Performs ‘Timber’ and ‘Blow’ With New Band Yeast Infection [WATCH]

    Just when Kesha's career seemed destined to remain forever at a standstill thanks to ongoing legal battles with producer Dr. Luke as well as Sony, the singer-songwriter performed an intimate secret show in Nashville over the holidays. With her new backing band, Yeast Infection, she powered through psyche-rock renditions of her hits "Blow" and "Timber."

  • Kesha Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Continues, Singer Seeks Injunction to Record New Music

    Kesha Rose Sebert's legal battles against her former producer, Dr. Luke, show no signs of slowing down. Last month, Sebert requested a preliminary injunction against her accused abuser in order to compel a judge to rule of the validity of her recording contracts. This past Friday (Oct. 30) her lawyer filed an injunction that would permit Sebert to record new music without Dr. Luke or his Kemosabe label, where she is currently under contract.

  • Kesha Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Dr. Luke: Sony Music Breaks Silence

    Kesha Rose Sebert, who previously performed under the name Ke$ha, and her former producer-songwriter Dr. Luke are still locked in a legal battle. Now, for the first time, Sony Music breaks its silence on the sexual abuse lawsuit that has been headlining for months. This past Friday (Sept. 18) Kesha asked for a preliminary injunction against her accused sexual abuser, Dr. Luke, real name Lukasz Gottwald, meaning that a judge will have to rule on the validity of her recording contracts sooner rather than later.

  • Kesha to Join 'Jane the Virgin' Season Two in First Acting Role

    The world of Jane the Virgin is going to get another pop superstar for its second season. Just weeks after Britney Spears announced that she'll be checking in to the Marbella this fall, Kesha also revealed that she's joining the cast in a guest role.

  • Joan Jett and The Runaways Rocked by Kim Fowley Rape Allegation

    The rock 'n' roll world was shocked this week when Jackie Fuchs—who played bass with Joan Jett and The Runaways under the alias Jackie Fox—alleged that famed manager Kim Fowley raped her after a gig during the '70s. The incident was made even less comfortable by Fuchs' implication that Jett was present and looked on as the event took place. The guitarist, who was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, denied the latter suggestion.

  • Mariah Carey Smartest of Pop Stars? New Lyric Study Says 'Yes'

    How much can you tell about someone based on the music they listen to? Well, if you believe one study from SeatSmart, you may come away thinking that everyone who listens to music is an idiot, based on the average reading level required to comprehend the lyrics of popular songs. The blog comprised its surprising findings by gathering every song from the last 10 years that has spent three or more weeks atop the pop, country, rock or hip-hop charts and then come up with an average reading level for each. The results are bad all around.

  • Kesha Talks About Beating Her Eating Disorder & a Healthy Lifestyle in New 'Vogue' Interview

    It's been a little over a year since Kesha returned from rehab for an eating disorder, and now she singer is finally embracing a healthy lifestyle. In a new interview with Vogue, the "Timber" singer revealed the inside world of her eating disorder, he decision to check into rehab and how she's shedding away all the glitter and partying for a body positive and happy life.

  • HAIM Hosts Benefit Concert: Jenny Lewis Performs New Song "Girl on Girl" [WATCH]

    To commemorate the life of a late friend, Sammi Kane Kraft, Haim generated Sam Jam, a benefit concert in which all proceeds were given to the Our House Grief Support Center. Friends and family of the four-piece band joined them on stage to show support, such as Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear, Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend and Jenny Lewis. The Troubadour in Los Angeles hosted the charity concert for the close companion of Haim, who was tragically killed at just 20 years old by a drunk driver in 2012. Kraft's impressive baseball talents once landed her a role in the film 'Bad News Bears.' Lewis, known for her participation in Rilo Kiley and The Postal Service, perfomed her newest song titled "Girl on Girl." With the assisted talents of Haim, the collaboraion gained heavy participation, chanting and clapping from the crowd along to the beat.

  • Kesha's Rape Charges Supercede Dr. Luke's Contractual Breach Claims in Lawsuit, According to New York Court

    The lawsuit between Kesha and Dr. Luke started out ugly—with the performer accusing the producer of rape and forced drug use and a countersuit alleging defamation—and things haven't gotten much better since. Multiple motions have been filed in multiple states and now Dr. Luke's party is bothered that California has been ruled as the primary place of action, which means lawsuits present in Tennessee and New York will be forced to wait.

  • 5 Songs of Rum & Coke, from The Andrews Sisters to R. Kelly, but Not Really Gloria Estefan

    Pitbull and Kesha topped the Billboard Hot 100 during 2013 with "Timber," a single dedicated to drinking and carrying on accordingly. They were obviously not the first act to top the charts with a song about alcohol. In fact, 70 years ago on this day was when the Andrews Sisters dropped "Rum and Coca-Cola," the group's sixth no. 1 hit. Pitbull may not have specifically mentioned rum during "Timber" but you know that as a proud Cuban, he's got to appreciate the sentiments of the Andrews clan. Here are five songs that make the combination of rum and cola a hit.
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