K-Pop’s Corporate Clash: HYBE’s Battle for SM Entertainment Gets Rougher

Afroman is facing a lawsuit from seven law enforcement officers over him using footage from a police raid of his home in one of his music videos.The officers have alleged that the rapper – whose real name is Joseph Foreman – took recordings of their faces that were obtained from a raid which took place in Ohio in August 2022 and used them in music videos and social media posts without their consent.Four deputies, two sergeants and a detective have claimed that this has caused them ‘emotional distress, embarrassment, ridicule, loss of reputation and humiliation.’ All seven of them are seeking all of Foreman’s profits from his use of their images, including revenue from songs, music videos and concert tickets, on top of the promotion of his Afroman brand and merch proceeds. They are also demanding a court injunction to take down all videos and posts using their faces.The lawsuit names Foreman directly, as well as his recording brand and a Texas-based media distribution company as defendants.However, Foreman revealed in an Instagram post on Wednesday (March 22) that he intends to countersue for ‘the unlawful raid’ and ‘money being stolen’, as well as the damage caused to his family, career, and property.He also explained why he publicised the camera recording in the first place, writing: “My video footage is my property.

"Rumour has it" … that Adele is extending her Las Vegas residency!  The singer revealed to her fans on Saturday that her "Weekends with Adele" show had been extended for 34 new weeks at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace. Saturday was previously Adele's final scheduled performance before announcing the added shows.

Carole Horst The new head of the AFCI has big goals for the organization, and looks to promote stability within the leadership, which has seen a few presidents come and go in the past handful of years. “I really want to reassure people that I’m in this for the long haul and I feel like I have the right skill set to take the organization through and develop a really good strategy for it for the next 10 years,” says Jaclyn Philpott, the recently installed AFCI exec director. “I’ll be ready and willing to answer any questions that they may have. You know, I’ve had a very good look under the hood at the organization, from the financials through the previous strategies to what’s happening in the market right now, and I feel like I have a good idea of what they want based on what they’ve told me and in my own research.”

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “John Wick: Chapter 4” knocked down the box office competition, collecting a remarkable $73.5 million in its opening weekend. Boosted by positive reviews and enthusiastic word-of-mouth, the fourth installment in Lionsgate’s action series, led by Keanu Reeves as a legendary assassin, landed the best start of the franchise. It’s one of the rare original properties to keep growing and improving upon the last, in terms of box office ticket sales. The original “John Wick” opened to a modest $14 million in 2014, its sequel “John Wick: Chapter 2” took in $30.4 million to start in 2017, and the third film “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” previously held the opening weekend record with $56.8 million in 2019. 

Rotten Tomatoes scores of 95% critics and 96% audience, and a 93% overall positive rating on PostTrak. That should give “Wick 4” plenty of legs over the weeks to come, even with Paramount releasing “Dungeons & Dragons” to appeal to general audiences next weekend and Universal finding its own lane with “The Super Mario Bros.

Drake has bailed on a festival performance in Brazil, leaving fans disappointed and organizers scrambling.

After beating Manchester United 6-0 last week, Manchester City under-21 coach Brian Barry-Murphy pointed to the number of international call-ups for the club's academy players as an indicator of their progress this season.

Adele will add 34 dates to her Las Vegas residency, starting June 16-17 and completed by Nov. 4. Additionally, a live concert film of the residency is planned.

Emily Ratajkowski‘s personal life is making headlines!

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Love Is Blind season 4.

Carol Vorderman delighted fans on Saturday with a very special career announcement.Taking to Instagram, the former Countdown presenter shared a photo of herself looking worlds apart from her usual glamorous self.WATCH: Carol Vorderman shimmies in red leather leggingsDitching her figure-hugging wardrobe staples, the mother-of-two could be seen wearing a pair of navy cargo trousers, a bright red T-shirt and a taupe-hued overshirt.Shedding a light on her latest venture, Carol penned in her caption: "If you saw @itvtakeaway then you'll know I'm on @imacelebrity South Africa... OMG I hope you like the series."A post shared by Carol Vorderman (@carolvorders)Carol shared a new updateShe went on to say: "I'm A Celebrity… South Africa will start at the end of April on ITV1 and ITVX.

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez are so loved-up as they await the arrival of their second baby later this year, with Gemma recently delighting fans as she showcased her bare baby bump in a new photo.The star revealed at the weekend, though, that she'd sadly had to remove her stunning £11.9k engagement ring, although not due to any relationship issue!Sharing a photo of her left hand to Instagram, she wrote: "Had to take my ring off as it's got too tight. Even my fingers are pregnant with this little fella [head in hands emoji, crying-laughing emoji]".WATCH: Gemma Atkinson shows off bare baby bump during pregnancy workoutThe busy star, who is already a doting mum to daughter Mia, three, has been keeping her social media followers informed throughout her second pregnancy journey.Gemma and Gorka announced in January that they are expecting a baby boy, and their fans and Strictly family were all delighted for the couple.DON'T MISS: Why Gemma Atkinson and Strictly's Gorka Marquez won't marry until 2024Sharing the news on Instagram alongside a sweet shot of her bump, the actress and presenter penned: "Impossible to hide my belly any longer.

Learning through experience. Chris Kirkpatrick candidly discussed how his journey as a father has been shaped by his own childhood.

Martha Stewart has no shame in her game.During an interview with E! News published this week, the lifestyle mogul revealed some insight into her current dating life — and it doesn’t include taking care of any men.“I know a lot of eligible men,” Stewart, 81, admitted to the outlet.“I think they really want a woman who will take care of them, so I’m still not quite in the position where I can take care of a man full-time because I work too much.”She also divulged that sometimes, dating takes a backseat because she is so focused on her work life. The entrepreneur said she had a “hard time” clearing time for both.

Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell marked a special occasion! On Saturday, the couple celebrated their daughter, Grace Warrior's, 2nd birthday.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued fresh guidance to stop influencers from using their platform to sell products without making it clear that they are doing so.

Manchester City defender John Stones has spoken about the impact the war in Ukraine had on Oleksandr Zinchenko while the pair were teammates at the Etihad.

Danny Miller has revealed that his wife Steph is pregnant with their second child. The former Emmerdale actor took to social media on Sunday (March 26) to reveal the news in an adorable video.

Michelle Yeoh made history when she became the first Asian woman to win the Best Actress Oscar at the Academy Awards earlier this month. The Malaysian film star told millions of watchers as she held the award for her stunning performance in the highly acclaimed film Everything Everywhere All At Once: "This is a beacon of hope and possibilities."

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand said that he and Quinton Fortune used to 'borderline bully' Cristiano Ronaldo during games of table tennis to build his resilience.

Manchester City Phil Foden has withdrawn from the England squad and will miss the Premier League fixture against Liverpool next weekend after undergoing surgery for acute appendicitis.

Vanessa Feltz’s ex-fiancé Ben Ofoedu said he wanted the agony aunt back while denying he had multiple affairs in a recent interview. Earlier this year, This Morning staple Vanessa shocked the nation when she revealed that she was ending her 17-year relationship with musician Ben.The 61 year old reality TV star revealed that Ben had cheated, and she later kicked him out of their £3.5m gothic home. Ben, who is most well-known for his time in the group Phats & Small, has since tried to win his former flame back and even shared a tribute to celebrate her birthday.

Ian 'H' Watkins is perhaps best-known as H from the 90s pop band, Steps, but he has one other very successful passion - painting.The 46 year old has been selling his impressive artwork for thousands of pounds, in what is proving to be a very valuable side hustle. Ian, who is father to seven year old twins, Macsen and Cybi Ryder-Watkins, has a special Instagram account and website that is dedicated to his artwork, which uses acrylic paints to create a number of stunning landscape pieces.

Fans can expect to spend a few more “Weekends with Adele”.

Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg are still so loved-up – and recently shared an adorable milestone after five years of dating.But the professional dancer also admits that she isn't afraid to put herself first at times.In a candid new interview with Heat magazine, Dianne opened up about "selfishness".WATCH: Strictly's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg blown away by cutest gift in must-see video Asked about how to be happy, the glamorous redhead said: "You have to be OK with putting yourself first. Even now, I'm still learning to say no".She went on: "There's nothing wrong with being a bit selfish sometimes.

Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny are continuing to fuel the romance rumors!

Jonathan Majors was arrested on Saturday, March 25, following an alleged domestic violence dispute.

"The Young and the Restless" is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Throughout the many decades it's been on air, several celebrities have either gotten their start, or made appearances on the show.

Carlos Alcaraz volunteers during the Miami Open Unites campaign on Monday (March 20) in Miami, Fla.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck may not be together anymore, but they have remained the best of friends.The former couple are doting co-parents to their three children, Violet, 17, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, 11, but things are about to change for them in the very near future.That's because Violet is getting ready to apply for colleges, as she turns 18 at the end of the year.VIDEO: Jennifer Garner opens up about raising teenage daughters The couple will no doubt find the experience emotional with Violet being the first of their children to fly the nest, but also incredibly exciting for the teenager.Violet has kept out of the spotlight during her childhood but in December made a rare appearance with her mom at the state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron, which happened to be on her birthday.MORE: Jennifer Garner shares crypic post during time apart from her childrenMORE: Jennifer Lopez looks fantastic in head-turning Grammys outfit you need to seeViolet looked identical to her famous mom as she stepped out to the glamorous event, dressed in a Carolina Herrera dress with heart prints, which she teamed with a pair of red heels and a black clutch bag.

of Succession kicking off tonight. are superb, and it's all anyone's going to want to talk about every Sunday night and Monday morning for the next 10 weeks.Speaking of finales, Riverdale also starts its long road to goodbye, with the start of its seventh and final season on Wednesday night. I stopped watching the series after season two, but it's getting a bit of a reset for its final run by going back to the '50s, harkening back to the original comic book.

really seen at a restaurant in New York City, Harry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski left little for DeuxMoi to speculate about.In full view of witnesses, and were spotted getting really comfortable with one another in Tokyo, Japan on March 25. Leaning up against a silver van with her hand clasped in his, the 29-year-old pop star and 31-year-old model can be seen kissing and smiling in the photos and video obtained by . Styles, who was in Japan for his latest Love on Tour performances, wore a white button-up shirt, black pants, and a matching jacket, while Ratajkowski wore a pink and black cropped puffer jacket with a black skirt.

A Scottish terrorism expert is convinced Russian leader Vladimir Putin is using a body double on public appearances. The warmonger was accused by the Ukrainians of using a stand in on a surprise visit to occupied Mariupol last Sunday - to protect himself from assassination.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund (PIF) has increased its stake in Japanese film and TV studio Toei Company, from 5% to 6.03%, according to a report by the Reuters financial news agency. The move comes shortly after Toei published a ten-year plan for international expansion. Toei includes film and TV production operations, the T-Joy cinema chain and Toei Animation. Last month, it said that it had beaten its film revenue record, thanks to the success of titles including “The First Slam Dunk,” “The Legend of Butterfly” and “One Piece Film Red.” The stake increase also follows PIF’s February announcement that it had increased its stake in Japanese games and console maker Nintendo to 8.26% and that (along with the Singapore state fund GIC) was a buyer of a $966 million bond issue from Korean entertainment-tech firm Kakao Corp.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Cyber Heist,” a crime thriller directed by Hong Kong’s Wong Hing-fan (“I’m Livin’ It”) and scripted by Soi Cheang (aka Cheang Pou Soi), took the top spot at the mainland Chinese box office over the weekend. It earned a very modest $6.2 million, according to data from consultancy Artisan Gateway. But that was enough to win on the quietest weekend since January’s Lunar New Year holiday season. “Cyber Heist” stars Aaron Kwok as a cyber security engineer who develops a state-of-the-art firewall that is capable of fending off online attacks against the global financial system. But he does not realize that in doing so he has stepped into a minefield that is even more dangerous. The picture also stars Lam Ka-tun and Simon Yam.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Martial arts veteran Sammo Hung is to be presented with a lifetime achievement honor at the upcoming Asian Film Awards. The ceremony is back as an in-person event after a two-year absence and shifts back to Hong Kong after previously being held in Hong Kong, Macau and Busan. Hung is expected to accept the award on Sunday March 12 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. “I’m so happy and surprised that I can still win awards these days, especially an award that affirms my entire performing career,” said Hung in a forwarded statement. He has a career as actor, action choreographer, director and producer that stretches some 60 years.