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The singer claims the television producer behind “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” sexually assaulted and verbally berated her on many occasions. Paul Abdul, former judge on “American Idol,” filed a lawsuit against producer Nigel Lythgoe, according to various reports. In the suit, Abdul alleges that Lythgoe “verbally insulted  and belittled” her in various incidents dating back to 2001. She alleges that the TV producer sexually assaulted her during early seasons of “American Idol.”  The “Straight Up” singer was approached to be a part of the show called “Pop Idol.” This was around the time she was coming out of her six-year hiatus, which she took due to injury. When she met with executives of the show, Lythgoe insulted and belittled her.  For one, the suit claims that Lythgoe called her a “has-been celebrity,” stating that contestants might not know who she was. Despite the commentary, Abdul claims that producers said she was what they were looking for. Though, she left the meeting with reservations about appearing on the show.  She and her team brushed past Lythgoe’s comments and agreed to the show. They did so hoping that the incident would be a one-time thing. Regarding the sexual assault, the suit alleges it happend in an elevator after auditions.  “…following the day’s auditions, Lythgoe and Abdul entered the elevator of the hotel where they were staying. Upon entering the elevator, Lythgoe shoved Abdul against the wall, then grabbed her genitals and breasts, and began moving his tongue down her throat,” the suit read.  Once the elevators opened, Abdul ran out to her hotel room and proceeded to call one of her representatives to tell them about the incident. In another instance, specifically in 2014, Abdul claims she was assaulted again while attending a dinner at Lythoe’s house. Lythgoe allegedly forced himself on top of Abdul while she was sitting on his couch and tried to kiss her.  The suit said that he proclaimed that the two would be an excellent “power couple.” Abdul then pushed him off, stating her disinterest and subsequently left.  She also claims that she wasn’t the only one who fell victim to such incidents. Abdul alleges that she witnessed Lythgoe assault one of her assistants during the filming of “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2015.  According to the suit, Lythgoe “approached Abdul and [her assistant] from behind pressed himself against [Abdul’s assistant] and began to grope her. [Abdul’s assistant] did not consent.” Abdul notes she didn’t speak up publicly about the alleged incidents due to the possible backlash and retaliation. The suit claims that her contracts on both “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” wouldn’t allow her to publicly speak about “sensitive information.” The suit also details how Abdul allegedly dealt with discrimination and disparaging commentary throughout her time on “American Idol.” “Throughout her tenure on ‘American Idol,’ Abdul not only was discriminated against in terms of compensation and benefits as compared to one of the show’s male judges and host,” the suit read. “…but she was the target of constant taunts, bullying, humiliation, and harassment from Lythgoe and other executives, agents, employees and/or representatives of the show’s producers.” Alongside Lythgoe, American Idol Productions, Dance Nation Productions, 19 Entertainment and Fremantlemedia North America were listed as defendants in the suit. None of the defendants listed in the suit have publicly commented on the suit.

One of the founding members of the girl group and featured in the group’s first two albums. Laura Lynch, a member of the country group Dixie Chicks, died in car crash last month. Lynch was driving east on Route 62 in Texas when a pickup truck, which was heading west, crossed into her lane and struck her own truck head on. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver could possibly face criminal charges for the collision, the New York Post reports. Officials are looking into whether the driver was under the influence, the Texas Department of Public Safety PIO Sergeant Eliot Torres told TMZ. The driver was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening and had their blood drawn to test for drugs and alcohol, according to TMZ. Investigators will have to subpoena the results of the tests from the hospital.  The Texas Department of Public Safety said its complete investigation will be submitted a month after the crash, meaning the ending of January 2024. Lynch founded the Dixie Chicks, now known as the Chicks, in Dallas in 1988 with Robin Lynn Macy, Emily Strayer and Margie Maguire. The original lineup of the band only released two albums, “Thank Heavens for Dale Evans” in 1990 and “Little Ol’ Cowgirl” in 1992. Macy later left the group in 1992, and the group continued as a trio. The next year, the trio released “Shouldn’t a Told You That” and experienced moderate success. The Dixie Chicks played at an inaugural for President Bill Clinton later that year. Lynch was dismissed from the group in 1995 and replaced by Natalie Maines. Maguire told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 1996 that the group was re-evaluating things and made the decision with the future in mind. “What do we want to do in the future, where do we want to be in five years? I don’t think Laura really saw herself on the road five years from now,” Maguire said. Following her time with the group, Lynch became a public relations officer at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She told The Associated Press in 2003 that she took up oil painting and focused on raising her daughter. The Chicks called Lynch a “bright light” in their latest social media post regarding her death.  “Laura had a gift of design, a love for all things Texas and was instrumental to the early success of the band,” the post read. “Her undeniable talent helped propel us beyond busking street corners to stages across Texas and the [midwest].” Lynch was 65 years old.

A couple of artists makes their comeback with new singles as others drop full-length albums. Four musicians released singles and albums, a couple of them making their comeback. Here’s the list of the music projects that dropped yesterday. Ariana Grande Drops Her Single, “yes, and?” After Almost Three Years The “7 Rings”  singer comes out with her latest single, which follows the 2021 release of the “34+35” remix with Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion. Grande uses “yes, and?” to call out her critics, singing “Now, I’m done with caring what you think // No, I won’t hide underneath your own projections or change my most authentic life.” She stands in her truth and won’t be swayed by the opinion of outsiders Lil Nas X Releases “J Christ” Following Lengthy Break “J Christ” serves as Lil Nas X’s return following his Montero era, during which he used devil imagery. Known for his stunts, his Montero era featured Nike Air Max lookalikes with a drop of blood in their soles. With this new single, he switches sides by using Jesus imagery. “J Christ” highlights Lil Nas X’s almost two-year break as well as his trolling antics. He sings: “Know what I’m out, I’m on a break // You know when I’m back, it’s all for taking // You know that I’m ready for everything // You know how I play, it’s all for games” 21 Savage Releases His Third Solo Studio Album, “American Dream” 21 Savage’s third studio album doubles as a soundtrack to his biopic of the same name. The film, starring Donald Glover, highlights his life, especially his infamous ICE arrest. The album is a follow-up to his 2018 solo album, “I Am > I Was.”  Kid Cudi’s Ninth Album, “Insano,” Fulfills Contractual Obligations Released under Wicked Awesome Records and Republic Records, “Insano” will serve as the Cleveland rapper’s last contractual album for Republic. He’s been with the label since his debut, “Man on the Moon: The End of the Day,” in 2009. “Insano” follows his 2022 album, “Entergalactic,” which was paired with an adult animated music television. The television special is dedicated to Cudi’s late friend, Virgil Abloh, and it received critical acclaim. The special won some awards, including one from the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. “Insano” features fellow rappers, like A$AP Rocky, Lil Yachty and Lil Wayne.

Almost three years after the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial is set to begin soon. Alec Baldwin will head to trial nearly three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Jury selection of the trial occurred July 9, according to Deadline. The trial comes after the prosecution of “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was found guilty of an involuntary manslaughter charge and not guilty of tampering with evidence in March. Gutierrez was sentenced in April to 18 months in New Mexico state prison. Baldwin’s attorneys have continuously attempted to clear the actor’s name from the case throughout the years to no avail. The actor previously filed a cross-complaint  against the film’s crew members, noting that their negligence led to the fatal shooting.  More recently, Baldwin gained a legal win as Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled that Baldwin’s role as co-producer on “Rust” cannot be entered as evidence. The decision came after Sommer heard oral arguments during a pre-trial motion hearing on July 8.  This serves as a blow to special prosecutors Erlinda Johnson and Kari Morrisey. The duo argued that as the film’s producer, Baldwin knew of on-set issues — notably gun discharge and firearm safety. The actor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter (negligent use of a firearm) and involuntary manslaughter (without due caution or circumspection). Even though there appears to be two charges against Baldwin, the jury will only have to return one verdict on one count. As a result of being recharged earlier in the year, Baldwin cannot drink alcohol or have a firearm. The trial stems from the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. While on-set of “Rust,” in October 2021, assistant director David Halls handed Baldwin a Colt. 45 — Halls declared it a “cold gun,” or a firearm that’s safe to use. Halls would testify that he did not check the firearm properly after taking it from Gutierrez-Reed.  During a rehearsal of a shootout scene, Baldwin pointed the firearm at the camera when it suddenly fired. A live round would fatally hit Hutchins and wound director Joel Souza, who was able to recover.  Baldwin claims it was an accident as he allegedly didn’t pull the trigger, only cocking the firearm’s hammer. The FBI and independent forensic investigators challenged Baldwin’s version of events as they note the gun could not have fired without the trigger being pulled.  The trial will be livestreamed, starting Wednesday, July 10, online and on cable television. Court TV will have its cameras inside the Santa Fe County District Courthouse, and coverage will begin when the jury is seated and will run until the verdict is read. The jury selection was not live streamed or filmed.

The couple met on seventh season of Bravo's "Summer House," ending their relationship after the third season of "Winter House." Sam Feher confirmed her breakup with “Summer House” co-star Kory Keefer after less than two years of dating.  On Tuesday’s episode of Amanda Hirsch’s “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, Feher revealed that she ended the relationship a few days before Christmas. This comes after she fully processed Keefer’s actions during the latest season of “Winter House.” During the podcast episode, she explicitly detailed why she broke up with Keefer: “I think he’s great. I didn’t break up with him because I don’t love him. I broke up with him because he doesn’t love me, and that’s that,” Feher said.  Feher notes that she had told Keefer that she loved him, and he didn’t say it back. He never said it back for the rest of their relationship. At that point, it became clear that she needed to leave the relationship as it was a huge problem for her. The split came after the couple didn’t communicate for two days after he didn’t respond to her text, which asked if he would be able to spend New Year’s with Feher’s family. The couple was in a long-distance relationship, which didn’t help things.  She ultimately called him and Keefer accused her of testing him and timing their texts. Feher notes that the gaslighting wasn’t what she needed in her life and further validated her feelings to end the relationship. “We were talking and talking, and he was like, ‘What are you saying? Are you saying we should break up? And I was like, ‘Yeah.’ Silence,” Feher said of the remainder of the phone call. Keefer was mature about the split, though he said that he wished things were different. This statement bothered Feher, noting: “Like, you can wish all you want, but if you would do anything to change how it was, then you can do the bare minimum.”  RELATED STORY: The breakup comes on the heels of the latest season of Bravo’s “Winter House,” which Keefer starred in without Feher. During his time on the show, he didn’t put a label on the relationship and flirted with some of the women on the show. This later led to confrontation between Feher and one of the women as Feher made a guest appearance towards the end of the season.  On “Not Skinny But Not Fat,” Feher said Keefer downplayed the seriousness of their relationship to his “Winter House” co-stars. She claimed he told her he wouldn’t hook up with anyone on the show nor would he embarrass her. She wasn’t aware of many details until she watched the show along with everyone.  “He didn’t prepare me for anything I was gonna watch,” Feher said. “I didn’t know how disrespected I was at the time.”  Hours after Feher confirmed their breakup on Hirsch’s podcast, Keefer spoke with Page Six about the split.  “Sam and I connected on so many levels but I believe we just weren’t meant for each, and that’s the hardest truth to admit,” Keefer said. He noted that Feher was a wonderful and loving woman and that he had nothing but nice things to say about her.  Despite their breakup, they remain on good terms as friends.

Two concertgoers sue the “Like A Virgin” singer for late concert starts. Following three New York shows, two fans are suing Madonna for the singer’s constant late start times. Concertgoers Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden claimed in their class action lawsuit that Madonna wasn’t punctual during her shows at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The performances were meant to start at 8:30 p.m. and Madonna didn’t take the stage until 10:30 p.m. Fellows and Hadden claim she showed up late to all three shows, which happened Dec. 13, 14 and 16.  The duo claim that the late starts constitute a “wanton exercise in false advertising, negligent misrepresentation, and unfair and deceptive trade practices.” They are suing for unspecified damages. Both Live Nation and Barclays Center are included in the suit alongside the singer. RELATED STORY The suit states that the two fans wouldn’t have bought tickets if they knew the true start time. It also notes that other concertgoers who attended on weeknights had to wake up early the next morning for work or take care of family responsibilities. A source close to Madonna told Page Six in December that the tardiness was due to technical issues that happened during sound check.  An official statement from LiveNation and the "Vogue" singer echo the same sentiment. The statement read: "The shows opened in North America at Barclays in Brooklyn as planned, with the exception of a technical issue December 13th during soundcheck … This caused a delay that was well documented in press reports at the time. We intend to defend this case vigorously" The “Vogue” singer kicked off the Celebration Tour in October with it starting in London. It was originally meant to start in July 2023, but it was postponed due to Madonna’s hospitalization due to a bacterial infection.

The case surrounding “Dominican Mami” singer’s DUI concludes with an official sentence. DaniLeigh, real name Danielle Leigh Curiel, was sentenced on Thursday for her involvement in a hit-and-run incident. According to documents obtained by XXL Magazine, Curiel pled no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge and one count of DUI causing injury — which is a felony. She won’t serve time in prison as she was sentenced to five years probation. Two other charges relating to the case, leaving the scene of a crime and an additional DUI charge, will be dismissed if Curiel completes her probation without violations. The singer’s attorney, Michael Catalon, spoke with XXL Magazine during a phone interview about the crash and her character. “She wants to say, ‘I’m really sorry about this,’ but [the victim] has a lawyer and we never let people talk because it can be held against them,” Catalano explained to XXL. “The truth of the matter is, the gentleman who got hurt, was at fault in the accident.” Curiel was arrested the morning of May 30, 2023 following a hit-and-run incident. Curiel was driving a Mercedes-Benz G550, and she was speeding while weaving in and out of traffic. According to the Miami Beach Police Department, she hit a moped rider near 11th Street and continued driving without stopping or slowing down. An officer was able to finally pull her over near 16th street and the report notes that her car smelled of alcohol and her motor skills were “sluggish.” Curiel claimed that she didn’t hit anyone and that she didn’t drink any alcohol. Police conducted two separate breathalyzer tests, both coming back more than twice the legal limit. Police later found an empty bottle of Don Julio in Curriel’s car. The victim, who Curiel struck during the incident, suffered from a fractured spine and a lacerated kidney. The man filed a civil lawsuit against Curiel, which is still going through the court system.

Quinn and her child headed to the hospital following a domestic incident with the reality star's husband. Christian Richard, husband of “Selling Sunset” star Christine Quinn, was arrested Tuesday afternoon for domestic violence involving the couple’s son. The Los Angeles Police Department received a call at 2 p.m. local time in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood. “The suspect threw a bag containing a glass bottle at the victim, missed the victim but hit the victim’s child, causing injury,” a public information officer told Page Six. “The child was seen by paramedics but not transported to hospital.” According to Page Six, a separate source told the publication that their son did go to the emergency room and Quinn rode in the ambulance with her son. PEOPLE Magazine reports that Richard was charged with a “deadly weapon.” Page Six reports that Richard was cooperative during the arrest during which he was only wearing a bathrobe and no shoes. As of Wednesday, Richard is still in custody as he’s being held on a $30,000 bail, which has yet to be placed. Quinn has yet to publicly address the incident, and her representative hasn’t responded to any publication’s request for comment. The “Selling Sunset” star has been married to Richard since 2019 with whom she shares a two-year-old son named Christian Georges Dumontet.

The “Juice” singer takes to social media to clarify her latest statement in which she stated, “I QUIT. " Grammy-winning singer Lizzo took to social media regarding her previous statement from last week, and squashed the buzz surrounding her supposed departure from the music industry. In an Instagram video, she details what she meant by last week’s statement. She notes that she isn’t quitting music, though she’ll quit giving attention to negative energy. “What I’m not going to quit is the joy of my life – which is making music, which is connecting to people,” the singer said.  In a blue Yitty bodysuit , Lizzo continues on with a positive and uplifting statement. She aims to help others not focus on negative energy as well. She later gives gratitude to those who have shown her love recently. The singer previously posted to social media on Friday and voiced her frustration with the backlash and negativity she’s faced in recent months. She noted that she was tired of dealing with being dragged by everyone in her life and on social media. She ended the statement by saying she quits, which left social media speculating that she’s quitting music altogether.

The Bravo reality star took to Instagram to announce an update on her time with the show. Danielle Olivera, star of Bravo’s “Summer House,” released a statement to Instagram about her future with the reality show. In an Instagram post, Olivera noted that the decision didn’t come without “a tremendous amount of thought” and that she needed to trust her gut. She wrote that she won’t return as a full-time cast member for the upcoming season, which is set to be filming this summer.  “If I can’t put 100% of myself into filming, genuinely and authentically, it really doesn’t feel right doing it in a full-time capacity,” Olivera said in the statement . “The network, production, my cast, and especially all of you deserve that.” Olivera expressed gratitude to NBCUniversal and Bravo for their acceptance of her decision, ending the statement by saying she’s rooting for the success of the upcoming season. The entrepreneur joined the show during its second season in 2018 and has been a regular ever since. “Summer House” follows a group of New York residents who escape the city for the weekend to indulge in partying and booze. During her seven-season run, Olivera launched a mobile app, Donne, which serves as a digital wardrobe. Users of the app can send outfits and lookbooks to friends, receive daily styling recommendations as well as hire professional help.  In her Instagram statement, she notes that she aims to focus more on things that matter the most to her — her company, her closest friends and family, and herself.  Bravo announced the ninth season in May, though the official cast hasn’t been announced.

The former colleagues have been at each other’s throats for a while, and it culminated in a heated moment at this year’s BET Awards. Lemuel Plummer, CEO of Zeus Network, and Ray J found themselves in a tense faceoff when they ran into each during GloRilla’s BET Awards afterparty. During the tense confrontation, the two entrepreneurs are several feet from one another with many security guards in between them. At one point, they were face to face before being separated by the security guards. Ray J later walks away to retrieve a backpack, walking back to the crowd and causing a slight panic. He ultimately makes it back into a white car. Ray J took to his Instagram story to detail the “hurtful” experience, noting that was denied re-entry into the award ceremony. “The s-t that happened tonight to me at the awards today was hurtful,” Ray J said. “I’m working backstage and then I go take a break in the back and BET wouldn’t let me back in for some reason — I don’t know who they didn’t want me to see, it was weird.” Later in the post, the R&B singer notes that “they” paid him to keep quiet, though it’s unclear who “they” is. Ray J said the situation made him suicidal while the “perception of reality” made him uncomfortable. Footage obtained by TMZ shows the aftermath of the singer turned reality star being denied re-entry into the event. In the video, a fan asks Ray J for a photo and he proceeds to explain what’s happening.  He is later seen without his shirt, stating: “I didn’t bring ghetto to BET yet, but I am about to.”  He then exclaimed that he was “sad as f-k,” and proceeded to speak with those around him. According to TMZ, sources say he went out of the venue about 15 times — oftentimes without his credentials. The security guard at the entrance of the venue finally took issue with Ray J not wearing his credentials, noting that he’s been doing it all night.  The incident happened during one of the three events Ray J hosted throughout the weekend, this one being a backstage access show for BET Digital.  Ray J’s tense moment with security may have been started at the door of the venue, but his scuffle with Lemuel Plummer stems from prior buildup on social media. The “Sexy Can I” singer had previously posted footage of someone repeatedly hitting Plummer in a parking lot as well as alleged text messages where the Zeus Network CEO cops to disrespecting women. The text messages were between Antonio Ward and Plummer, according to Ray J. Ward previously worked as the VP of Media Development for Plummer’s media company, L Plummer Media. In a video posted to his social media, Ray J said that Ward told Plummer to stop disrespecting his wife.  “I would never disrespect anybody that you know, but you blatantly disrespect women all the time. I’m not cut from [that] cloth,” Ward said in a message to Plummer. Plummer responded that she, Ward’s wife, should have “shut the hell up and sit down somewhere.” He later said that he disrespects women “all the time,” ending the message with a thumbs up emoji.  Ray J included the security footage of Ward hitting Plummer in a parking lot, presumably as the result of the text message exchange. Plummer responded to the singer’s video by posting an Instagram story. “We get the marketing stunts you’re trying to pull for your network,” Plummer said. “Consider this my first and final response. We wish you nothing but the best.”  Plummer ended the post by stating that those who are unhappy with themselves tend to create problems with everyone around them. Ray J went as far to refer to Plummer as “a Black Jeffrey Epstein.” The “Bad Girl All Star Battle” host accused the Zeus Network CEO of manipulating women and putting them in compromising situations just so they can secure a spot on Zeus Network’s shows.  During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, he stood behind these claims and denied using these claims to promote his own network, Tronix Network.  “That would be foul, that would be inhumane,” he said. “These are facts. I have the footage. I have a lot of stuff that he’s been doing. Now, it’s time to do what we’re doing now, and that’s legally do the right thing.” The duo first worked with one another in 2020 when Ray J and his ex-wife, Princess Love, produced a reality show, “The Conversation,” for Zeus Network. The show would bring together feuding reality television stars in an attempt to smooth out their differences.

The Bravolebrity will be bringing a new edition into the world with her new beau. Lindsay Hubbard of Bravo’s “Summer House” announced her pregnancy in a recent Instagram post, which features a photo of the star’s baby bump. “Trigger Warning: This post contains more fireworks than the 4th of July! WE’RE PREGNANT,” the post read. “I truly believe the universe has a bigger plan and this is it!” Not only did she announce the pregnancy news, but she also teased her due date. She noted that she and her boyfriend are excited to bring their child into the world during the holiday season. Hubbard’s desire to have kids hasn’t been a secret as she once told US Weekly  in November 2022 that she’s always had baby fever. In that interview, she noted that she wanted to have kids before she hit 40, though she was willing to take whatever she could get. Even though she’s on her way to bring a new addition into the world, the identity of Hubbard’s boyfriend is still a mystery. Hubbard first teased her new relationship during her April 25 appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.” She noted that her now-boyfriend was her date to a wedding in Portugal.  Funnily enough, her ex-fiancé and fellow “Summer House” star Carl Radke attended that same wedding. Radke broke off their engagement in September 2023 with the ending of the relationship playing out on the latest season of “Summer House.” During the season eight reunion of “Summer House,” Hubbard described her new boyfriend as “incredible” and “so sweet.” She went into more detail about their relationship during an exclusive interview with BravoTV.com . “I’m very satisfied in the bedroom,” Hubbard said. Regarding her new boyfriend’s identity, she noted that people “just want to know if I’m getting laid … they don’t care about who it is.” During the June 7 episode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, she described her new boyfriend as a “New York man.” Hubbard’s boyfriend works in biotech investing, and he prefers to stay out of the public eye, according to Hubbard's exclusive interview with PEOPLE magazine . Upon her period being two weeks late, she took a pregnancy test that confirmed her suspicions. She later went to her OB-GYN for blood work and the results came in as she was heading to a wedding in Mexico.  “My boyfriend wasn’t with me, so that was a little hard,” Hubbard said. “That’s not something you want to tell someone in a text message or a phone call, so I went through the wedding weekend and then told him when I got back.” Social media users noticed that “Summer House” co-star Paige DeSorbo predicted the pregnancy news amidst Hubbard’s breakup with Radke. During the season eight finale, DeSorbo urges Hubbard to let Radke go as she could be married with a child to the love of her life in a year’s time. The new season of “Summer House” began filming during Fourth of July weekend with most of the cast returning. Exes Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke along with Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Paige DeSorbo, Ciara Miller, Gabby Prescod, Jesse Solomon and West Wilson will all return for season nine. Danielle Olivera notably announced her departure  on Instagram as she won’t be a full-time cast member. Variety notes that there will be new faces, though their identities have yet to be announced.