• R. Kelly can’t drop charge that alleges he gave woman herpes

    R. Kelly can’t drop charge that alleges he gave woman herpes

    A judge Friday denied R. Kelly‘s bid to dismiss two counts of his Brooklyn federal indictment — including one that stems from allegations the R&B singer gave a woman herpes. The indictment alleges that Kelly, 53, transported one of his victims across state lines to engage in sexual activity in violation of a 1943 New …
  • ‘American Idol’ winner and subway busker Just Sam on the best and worst train lines

    ‘American Idol’ winner and subway busker Just Sam on the best and worst train lines

    It’s been about 37 hours since Harlem’s Just Sam was crowned the new American Idol, and the 21-year-old former subway busker is still getting used to her new title. “This is definitely unexpected,” Just Sam tells The Post from the West Hollywood apartment where she’s been on lockdown. “It’s only been one day, so . . . …
  • ‘Just Sam,’ a subway singer from NYC, wins ‘American Idol’

    ‘Just Sam,’ a subway singer from NYC, wins ‘American Idol’

    Harlem’s Just Sam was just super on Sunday night, bringing home the “American Idol” title. The 21-year-old former subway singer, whose real name is Samantha Diaz, won the first remote finale in “Idol” history — the long-running contest left the stage this season due to the coronavirus crisis. It was a triumphant moment that even …
  • Don Henley’s handwritten lyrics help raise $100K for food bank

    Don Henley’s handwritten lyrics help raise $100K for food bank

    Thankfully, fans didn’t take it easy bidding for this rock star’s writing. Eagles legend Don Henley has helped raise more than $100,000 for a Texas food bank — simply by writing out the lyrics to his hit song “Desperado.” The 72-year-old singer contacted Heritage Auctions offering help after hearing that it was raising money for …
  • Aaron Carter sued for using stolen artwork to promote clothing line

    Aaron Carter sued for using stolen artwork to promote clothing line

    Aaron Carter was hit with a lawsuit Tuesday for allegedly ripping off a painting to promote his clothing line — then launching a Twitter attack against the artist. Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter‘s baby brother allegedly ran an image of the painting “Cosmic Lion” on his now-defunct Love Collection website, which sells apparel and jewelry, …
  • Singer JoJo reveals clinical depression diagnosis

    Singer JoJo reveals clinical depression diagnosis

    Singer JoJo has revealed that she has been battling depression for 10 years. “Because there is a history of mental health issues in my family, I didn’t feel any shame seeking help,” the 29-year-old “Leave (Get Out)” performer told People. JoJo has been going to therapy and taking antidepressants since she was 18 years old …
  • Singer Alec Benjamin releases coronavirus song ‘Six Feet Apart’

    Singer Alec Benjamin releases coronavirus song ‘Six Feet Apart’

    It was only a matter of time before someone wrote a coronavirus-themed song. Singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin, 25, released a new song titled “Six Feet Apart” that talks about life during the coronavirus crisis. “Oh I, miss you most at six feet apart when you’re right outside my window but can’t ride inside my car,” the …
  • Lisa Loeb sued by photographer for using his pic on social media

    Lisa Loeb sued by photographer for using his pic on social media

    A Florida photographer is suing singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb for posting his picture on social media without permission. Loeb allegedly uploaded the shot of her clutching a guitar and wearing her hair in rainbow-ribboned buns on Instagram, which has garnered 992 likes. The photo, posted in October of 2019, appears beside the message “I stand with …
  • Marianne Faithfull hospitalized in London with coronavirus

    Marianne Faithfull hospitalized in London with coronavirus

    Marianne Faithfull has joined the long list of stars confirmed to have COVID-19 — with the potentially deadly disease leaving the singer “barely able to speak” in hospital, according to reports. The 73-year-old singer and actress — who shot to fame in swinging-sixties London, part of an iconic couple with Mick Jagger — was hospitalized …
  • Frank Ocean channels these sad times with two new songs

    Frank Ocean channels these sad times with two new songs

    R&B prodigy Frank Ocean has blessed us all when we needed it most. The “Thinkin Bout You” crooner dropped two new songs on Thursday on YouTube, which are featured on two newly minted vinyl singles. After delays in production, the records — each containing the standard track on side A and a remix on side …