Taylor Swift's Era's Tour Shatters Records, Grosses Over $2 Billion

Azealia Banks Demands $1 Million from Matty Healy in Cease and Desist Letter

Rapper Azealia Banks has escalated her feud with The 1975 frontman Matty Healy by issuing a cease-and-desist letter demanding a public apology and $1 million in damages. The legal action stems from a heated online exchange last week, where Healy allegedly made defamatory comments and threatened violence against Banks.

The dispute began when Banks criticized Charli XCX's appearance on social media. Healy responded with a series of insulting and threatening posts, calling Banks a "rat" and vowing to "slap" her. Banks claims these comments caused her severe emotional distress, leading to physical symptoms that required hospital treatment.

In her cease-and-desist letter, Banks' lawyer argues that Healy's actions constitute defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The letter demands that Healy immediately cease all further threats and defamatory statements against Banks. It also requires a public apology and payment of $1 million in damages to compensate for the harm caused.

Healy initially apologized for his comments on X but later deactivated his account. It remains to be seen whether he will respond to the legal action and comply with the demands of the cease-and-desist letter.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Shatters Records, Grosses Over $2 Billion

Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour has once again redefined the music industry, raking in a staggering $2.2 billion over its nearly two-year run. This monumental achievement solidifies its position as the second consecutive year's highest-grossing tour of all time.   

Based on data from 149 shows, Pollstar estimates reveal the sheer magnitude of Swift's impact. On Sunday, the tour, which concluded its final show in Vancouver, Canada, surpassed the billion-dollar mark last year and has now nearly doubled the previous record.   

Andy Gensler, editor-in-chief of Pollstar & VenuesNow, expressed awe at Swift's extraordinary feat: "What Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour accomplished in 21 months across five continents, captivating 10 million fans, is truly unprecedented. This tour's estimated $2.2 billion gross is not just a record-breaker; it's a testament to the industry's boundless potential and the power of music to unite and inspire."

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has achieved remarkable success, selling over 10 million tickets, which makes her the solo performer with the highest ticket sales ever. The current record for total ticket sales is held by Coldplay's Music of the Spheres Tour, which has sold 10.3 million tickets during its ongoing run.

Golden Globe Nominations: 'Emilia Perez' and 'The Bear’ Lead the Pack

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards nominations were announced on December 9, 2024, revealing a diverse and exciting lineup of films and television shows. The most-nominated film of the year is "Emilia Perez," a historical drama that garnered ten nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director for Jacques Audiard, and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Karla Sofía Gascón.   

The television category was dominated by the critically acclaimed series "The Bear," which received five nominations, including Best Television Series – Musical/Comedy, Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy for Jeremy Allen White, and Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy for Ebon Moss-Bachrach.   

Other notable film nominations include "The Brutalist" and "Conclave" in the Best Motion Picture – Drama category. In the Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy category, "Wicked" and "Challengers" are also vying for the top prize. On the television side, shows like "Succession" and "Severance" are also competing for top honors.

The Golden Globe Awards will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on January 5, 2025.

ICYMI:

• Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson - in a statement, Mangione’s family have stated that they ‘only know what we have read in the media’, and offer prayers to Thompson’s family.

• Caitlin Clark has been named TIME’s Athlete of the Year. Clark is an American basketball player and recently reportedly signed a $28 million deal with Nike - the most ever for a female basketball player.

• Jay-Z’s lawyers have filed a motion in court, arguing that his accuser should be required to reveal her name rather than hide by a pseudonym whilst ‘smearing’ his name in public, Billboard has reported. The motion follows NBC News reports that accuse Jay-Z of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl with Diddy in 2000. 

• SZA has begun teasing ‘SOS’ deluxe, ‘LANA’, in a new video she announces that the ‘clock starts now’. 

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