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Dissecting a music contract: Will ‘commercially acceptable’ songs trap the artist?
If an independent artist ever needed proof that he or she could add variety to sell an album, J. Cole’s “2014...
jpayeNovember 21, 2016 -
Was Doc McStuffins’ contract ‘doctored’ against her?
“Doc McStuffins” fans are in for a treat: The good news is the show has been renewed for a fifth season....
jpayeNovember 18, 2016 -
All eyes on the Tupac biopic: How to legally portray celebrities
Embed from Getty Images Anyone who has seen the Lifetime biopics about Whitney Houston and Aaliyah knows just how important it...
jpayeNovember 14, 2016 -
Is the ‘inconvenience fee’ the answer to no prenup? Mariah Carey may make it that way
Rumors are circulating that R&B songstress Mariah Carey wants an “inconvenience fee” after she parted ways with her fiance James Packer...
jpayeNovember 3, 2016 -
Money matters to Lil Wayne, even when ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement doesn’t
Lil Wayne has managed to ruffle feathers recently with outspoken opinions criticizing the Black Lives Matter movement and saying racism doesn’t...
jpayeNovember 2, 2016 -
MJB wants ‘no more drama’ in divorce: Alimony rates may cause drama anyway
What is Mary J. Blige worth? Depending on the website, her earnings are anywhere from $5 million to $10 million all...
jpayeNovember 2, 2016 -
Syndication earnings from entertainment biz: How Tommy Ford’s family can get his
He was the Tom Ford we all knew and loved. Not the Tom Ford that Jay Z rapped about, the other...
jpayeOctober 31, 2016 -
BLAVITY: Drake, Snoop learned the hard way: Why releasing private conversations is not OK
In the state of California, all parties in a confidential conversation must provide consent before agreeing to be recorded whether face-to-face...
jpayeOctober 17, 2016 -
BLAVITY: The business of love and hip-hop: Couple collaborations
Next to prenuptial agreements, there’s nothing more uncomfortable for a couple to discuss than monetary business arrangements — especially if they’re...
jpayeOctober 17, 2016 -
BLAVITY: Taking hold of your ‘Empire’: Why collaboration agreements are a big deal
Freda Gatz can’t catch a break on Empire. By now, fans of the FOX show know that the rapper was discovered...
jpayeOctober 17, 2016