Hot: Beyonce's dad denies he stole money from her

Beyonce's father has accused her concert promoter of lying to his daughter over claims he stole from her. 

In court papers filed in Texas, Mathew Knowles, who used to be the singer's manager, asks a US judge to make Live Nation back up their claims. 

He alleges that the company provided false information to Beyonce and her lawyer, accusing him of defrauding her. 

However he insists that his relationship with Beyonce is still "extremely amicable".

He said: "We absolutely have not taken any money from Beyonce, and all dollars will be accounted for."

"In no way have we stolen money. Again, this is about the people who have made these claims - they have to come into the light."

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Mathew Knowles and his daughter ended their business relationship earlier this year but he insists the pair still get on.

He said: "The relationship with Beyonce is extremely amicable. I want to make that clear. Where there's concern is the people that she's doing business with."

As yet, there are no comments from Live Nation, Beyonce or her lawyer on the court papers.

" I've only parted ways with my father on a business level, I love my dad dearly "

Beyonce, speaking in March

 

Part of the deposition, filed on Monday 11th July, states that "in October 2010, law firm Reed Smith LLP commenced an audit on behalf of its client Beyonce".

It continues: "Upon information and belief, based on the false statements made by Live Nation that Mathew Knowles stole or took money from Beyonce, Reed Smith accused (Mathew Knowles) of defrauding Beyonce."

Mathew Knowles was integral to Beyonce's success, overseeing the launch of Destiny's Child and guiding the singer through her solo career. 

But the 14 year business relationship ended in March.

At the time Beyonce issued a statement saying: "I've only parted ways with my father on a business level, I love my dad dearly (and) I am grateful for everything he has taught me."

The singer's also released a behind-the-scenes documentary focussing on the making of her new album, 4.

In it, she says "I'd been managed by my father for a very long time and a real change meant separating from him. 

"It was scary but it empowered me."

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Star Spotting: Justin Bieber, Racecar Driver

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Justin Bieber somehow made his way onto the ESPYs red carpet yesterday (even though it's a sports award show) and he took the whole "sports" part of it pretty seriously. Arriving in what we think is like, some kind of racecar driving suit (we pretty much failed gym every semester so we're not exactly the best people to be talking about anything athletic), Biebs hammed it up for the camera, per the usual.

Wait, why doesn't anybody talk about the fact that race car drivers ride around in what are essential snowsuits for grown-ups? Have you guys seen some of these uniforms?! We know it's probably because they're fire-retardant or something but come on, it makes Justin Bieber look like a Lego man. The injustice! But never fear: Justin changed his clothes later when he sat next to Selena Gomez in the audience.

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Hot: Lady Gaga's YouTube Account Suspended

 

Lady Gaga has long been the Queen of YouTube. Her videos have racked up more than a billion views on the site and fans have flocked to it in droves to post their home-brewed takes on her outfits, fashion, music and videos. 

But little monsters who were looking for their daily fix of Gaga on Thursday (July 14) were likely disappointed when they went to Mother Monster's YouTube account and found the following message, "This account has been suspended due to multiple or severe violations of YouTube's Copyright Policy."

What gives? 

According to Time Out Tokyo, Gaga's official YouTube account was suspended because she posted footage from her recent appearance on the Japanese show "SMAP x SMAP," on the Fuji TV network. The widely-circulated video of the 10-minute performance in which Gaga sang a medley of songs from Born This Way resulted in a takedown request from Media Interactive Inc. on Tuesday. 

The video features Gaga performing on a fog-enshrouded set with the popular Japanese boy band SMAP, and the issue appears to involve Gaga's failure to secure the digital rights to display their performance on her YouTube account. In the clip, Gaga emerges from an ornate box wearing a an elaborate black dust mask and sings "The Edge of Glory" before sitting down at a piano housed in a giant bejeweled hand sculpture for a solo take on "You and I" that morphs into the album's title track. 

The "Born This Way" performance features the members of SMAP standing and posing behind Gaga, joining her dancers in some high-energy choreography and singing light backup duties on the hit track.

Spokespeople for Gaga and YouTube could not be reached for comment at press time. 

On Monday, Gaga tweeted her excitement about the SMAP performance, writing, "My performance+cooking show appearance on SMAP SMAP is airing now in Japan. Kawaii Monsters!" A week earlier, she Twitpic'd a sepia-toned photo of her with the group as well. 

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Hot News: Katy Perry postpones gigs after attack of food poisoning

Pop star Katy Perry has been forced to postpone two dates on her California Dreams tour after suffering from food poisoning. The 26-year-old has apologised to fans for cancelling shows in Chicago, Illinois, today and in St Paul, Minnesota, tomorrow.

Both gigs have been re-scheduled for August. The Teenage Dream hitmaker reportedly had to pull the concerts because of 'an attack of food poisoning leading to severe dehydration', according to Jam Productions. 

She tweeted today: "Chicago and St Paul - I'm so sorry to have to postpone today and tomorrow's shows. But I'll be back 8/21 (Chi) and 8/23 (St Paul)!" In a message on her official website, Perry added: "I apologise to my fans in Chicago and the Twin Cities for not being able to perform this weekend, but I am going to return in a few weeks to give them the very best show ever!"

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Justin Timberlake's mum once caught him having sex

The 'Friends With Benefits' star ' who recently split from long-term girlfriend Jessica Biel ' explained he was 'too young' to be sexually active, so his mother wasn't pleased to discover him in bed with a girl.

He said: ' was caught one time. My mom wasn't cool about it. I was too young to be in bed with a girl, so she was upset."

In new movie 'Friends With Benefits' Justin and co-star Mila Kunis play pals who vow only to have a physical relationship, but the 'Black Swan' actress doesn't think she could have 'sex without an ounce of feeling' like her alter-ego.

Mila added to US Elle magazine: 'Ultimately, it ends when someone wants to go and get serious with somebody. More times than not, a person catches feelings and somebody gets hurt.

"When a female orgasms, a hormone gets released. I've never met a girl who can have sex without an ounce of feeling."

Meanwhile, Justin explained he is trying to cut down on the amount of time his bottom appears in the movie, as he is concerned what his mother will think.

He joked: ''ll be honest and say, like, I'm still trying to get into the editing room and cut down on my ass time. I'm like, 'Oh my God, my mom's gonna see that!''

source: http://www.music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Justin-Timberlake%E2%80%99s-mum-once-caught-him-having-sex&nItemID=42485

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Lady Gaga is hooked on 'Antiques Roadshow'

The 25-year-old singer ' who is well known for her eccentric tastes ' is obsessed with the British TV show where people bring in their valuables to find out their value, and friends have now bought her a DVD box set of classic episodes so she can watch them on the road.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Lady Gaga is really into her antiques so British pals thought she might be interested in the programme.

"It went down a storm and Gaga hasn't stopped watching the DVDs. She loves how the old people think their antique is a bit of old tat but ends up costing thousands. It's right up her street."

The 'Judas' hitmaker herself has some expensive items in her closet ' she was given the red shoes worn by Judy Garland in 1939 movie 'The Wizard of Oz' as a present from her management earlier this year.

It is not the first time Lady Gaga has been linked to a love of television ' she has previously confessed she adores watching cookery shows when she has some down time.

She said: "When I get time off, I like to watch cooking shows, I'm really obsessed with them. I'm a really good cook now, just from watching those shows. My specialty is Italian."

source: http://www.music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Lady-Gaga-is-hooked-on-Antiques-Roadshow&nItemID=42440

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Hot News: Katy Perry cancels concerts after food-poisoning

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - When Katy Perry opens her mouth to sing, something beautiful tends to come out. When she opens her mouth to eat? Maybe not so much.

The "Teenage Dream" singer was forced to cancel a pair of concerts for Friday and Saturday after suffering a bout of food poisoning and severe dehydration, according to her official website.

The concerts, which were to occur in Chicago and St. Paul, have been rescheduled for next month. Perry fought through the illness to fire up her Twitter account and announce the new dates on Friday, writing, "Chicago and St. Paul -- I'm so sorry to have to postpone today and tomorrow's shows. But I'll be back 8/21 (CHI) and 8/23 (St. Paul)!"

Perry noted in a statement, "I am going to return in a few weeks to give them the very best show ever!"

Perry's next concert is scheduled for Regina, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday.

source: news.yahoo.com

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