John Oates held very little back as he discussed his ongoing legal battle with Daryl Hall and the threadbare nature of the duo’s relationship in recent years in a new Good Morning America interview.
Late last year, Hall filed a restraining order against Oates in an effort to stop Oates from selling his half of their business venture, Whole Oates Enterprises, to Primary Wave. Hall, in legal documents, described the sale as a “completely clandestine and bad faith move,” a characterization Oates disputed.
“We’ve always looked at ourselves as individuals working together,...
Late last year, Hall filed a restraining order against Oates in an effort to stop Oates from selling his half of their business venture, Whole Oates Enterprises, to Primary Wave. Hall, in legal documents, described the sale as a “completely clandestine and bad faith move,” a characterization Oates disputed.
“We’ve always looked at ourselves as individuals working together,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Singer Daryl Hall confirmed the end of the pop-rock duo Hall & Oates. Hall said a reunion between him and fellow singer John Oates is not happening soon or at all. Known for hit songs like, “Maneater” and “Rich Girl,” the duo formed in 1970 and have an extensive career spanning over 50 years.
“I haven’t had a creative relationship with John for at least 25 years,” Hall told Variety about Oates. “We didn’t write songs together. We didn’t do anything together except perform live shows. We had an arrangement that I couldn’t play my solo songs on stage with Hall & Oates—and now I get to.”
Hall filed a lawsuit against Oates in November 2023 over financial disputes. Hall accused Oates of “the ultimate partnership betrayal” after Oates planned to sell his share of their co-owned company, Whole Oats Enterprises Llp. Hall also filed a restraining order against Oates.
“It hit me by surprise,...
“I haven’t had a creative relationship with John for at least 25 years,” Hall told Variety about Oates. “We didn’t write songs together. We didn’t do anything together except perform live shows. We had an arrangement that I couldn’t play my solo songs on stage with Hall & Oates—and now I get to.”
Hall filed a lawsuit against Oates in November 2023 over financial disputes. Hall accused Oates of “the ultimate partnership betrayal” after Oates planned to sell his share of their co-owned company, Whole Oats Enterprises Llp. Hall also filed a restraining order against Oates.
“It hit me by surprise,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
It’s hard to imagine iconic duos with their other half. What’s Abbott without Costello? Mac without cheese? Hall without Oates? Well, John Oates is looking to show you just what that might be, announcing a new album titled “Reunion” – quite ironic considering there will never be another one between him and Daryl Hall, the pop duo behind “Private Eyes” and “Maneater”, with Oates now saying the only person he’s going to reunite with is himself.
As John Oates told Rolling Stone, “I’ve been trying to rediscover who I am as an individual, both personally and on the professional and creative side. I realized there was a deeper and more nuanced meaning to ‘reunion.’” This rediscovery comes not long after news broke that Daryl Hall was seeking to sue John Oates over the latter attempting to sell his share in their collaborations, putting a nail in a rather storied partnership and career.
As John Oates told Rolling Stone, “I’ve been trying to rediscover who I am as an individual, both personally and on the professional and creative side. I realized there was a deeper and more nuanced meaning to ‘reunion.’” This rediscovery comes not long after news broke that Daryl Hall was seeking to sue John Oates over the latter attempting to sell his share in their collaborations, putting a nail in a rather storied partnership and career.
- 4/13/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
John Oates has lost that loving feeling for Hall & Oates. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the artist said he has “moved on” from his longtime duo with Daryl Hall.
When asked about a lawsuit filed by Hall last year, Oates called it a “very boring business issue” and said he had already felt the desire to focus on his solo career anyway. “As far as I’m concerned, I’ve moved on,” he told Rolling Stone. “I feel like I have a new lease on my creative life.”
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Oates continued by saying that he and Hall wanted to be seen as two separate artists from the beginning. “Daryl and I have always called ourselves Daryl Hall and John Oates, because we always wanted to be perceived as two individuals who work together,” he explained. “That was very important to us. If you look at the albums,...
When asked about a lawsuit filed by Hall last year, Oates called it a “very boring business issue” and said he had already felt the desire to focus on his solo career anyway. “As far as I’m concerned, I’ve moved on,” he told Rolling Stone. “I feel like I have a new lease on my creative life.”
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Oates continued by saying that he and Hall wanted to be seen as two separate artists from the beginning. “Daryl and I have always called ourselves Daryl Hall and John Oates, because we always wanted to be perceived as two individuals who work together,” he explained. “That was very important to us. If you look at the albums,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Brian Wilson has joined forces with the late Glen Campbell for a posthumous duet of Campbell’s song, “Strong.”
“Strong (with Brian Wilson)” is the latest entry in the upcoming duet collection Glen Campbell Duets — Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, which is out everywhere on April 19th. Originally appearing on Campbell’s 2011 “farewell” album Ghost on the Canvas, “Strong” is a warm, string-laden track that describes Campbell’s onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Campbell vows to his wife to maintain his resilience in the face of the disease, confessing, “All I want to be for you is strong.” All the while, signature harmonies from Wilson add a dreamy, hopeful feel, and Wilson shares Campbell’s verses with conviction and clarity. Listen to the song below.
Of the posthumous collaboration, Brian Wilson said in a statement, “Glen was a great singer and a great guy. Our intention in doing ‘Strong’ was...
“Strong (with Brian Wilson)” is the latest entry in the upcoming duet collection Glen Campbell Duets — Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, which is out everywhere on April 19th. Originally appearing on Campbell’s 2011 “farewell” album Ghost on the Canvas, “Strong” is a warm, string-laden track that describes Campbell’s onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Campbell vows to his wife to maintain his resilience in the face of the disease, confessing, “All I want to be for you is strong.” All the while, signature harmonies from Wilson add a dreamy, hopeful feel, and Wilson shares Campbell’s verses with conviction and clarity. Listen to the song below.
Of the posthumous collaboration, Brian Wilson said in a statement, “Glen was a great singer and a great guy. Our intention in doing ‘Strong’ was...
- 4/12/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
When John Oates spoke to Rolling Stone in January 2020, he explained how balancing his time between massive Hall & Oates concerts with his longtime creative partner Daryl Hall and intimate solo gigs provided him with a dream life. “It keeps me balanced,” he said. “[When I tour solo], I carry my own gear. I show up with my guitar in my hand and put the amp in the back of my car. It’s real and I love it. Then I go out there with Daryl and we’re flying around in private planes and...
- 4/12/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello are teaming up for a co-headlining tour of North America this summer.
The tour will feature Hall & Oates co-founder alongside Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton. Spanning a total of 22 shows, the jaunt is set to kick off on June 2nd in Troutdale, Or, with further shows scheduled in Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles,Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York, before concluding on July 25th in Vienna, Va.
An artist ticket pre-sale begins on Monday, March 11th (use code Dreamtime), followed by a Live Nation ticket pre-sale is set for Wednesday, March 13th (use access code Key). A public ticket on-sale will then take place Friday, March 15th via Ticketmaster.
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The tour will feature Hall & Oates co-founder alongside Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton. Spanning a total of 22 shows, the jaunt is set to kick off on June 2nd in Troutdale, Or, with further shows scheduled in Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles,Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York, before concluding on July 25th in Vienna, Va.
An artist ticket pre-sale begins on Monday, March 11th (use code Dreamtime), followed by a Live Nation ticket pre-sale is set for Wednesday, March 13th (use access code Key). A public ticket on-sale will then take place Friday, March 15th via Ticketmaster.
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Once tickets are on sale, fans can look for deals or get tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub...
- 3/8/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Big Machine Records and Surfdog Records have announced a reimagining of the late Glenn Campbell’s 2011 album, Ghost on the Canvas, out on April 19th.
Titled Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, the star-studded project pairs the Rhinestone Cowboy’s original vocals with newly recorded contributions from the likes of Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Elton John, and Dave Stewart. Also featured on the album are Hope Sandoval, Linda Perry, Sting, Brian Setzer, Daryl Hall, Eric Church, and Eric Clapton. Pre-orders are ongoing.
As a preview of the record, you can hear the reworkings of “Hold on Hope” with Church and “Nothing But the Whole Wide World” with Clapton below.
At the time of its release, the original Ghost on the Canvas was billed as Campbell’s farewell album. It saw the country legend teaming with a younger generation of songwriters, including Paul Westerberg, Guided by Voice’s Bob Pollard,...
Titled Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, the star-studded project pairs the Rhinestone Cowboy’s original vocals with newly recorded contributions from the likes of Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Elton John, and Dave Stewart. Also featured on the album are Hope Sandoval, Linda Perry, Sting, Brian Setzer, Daryl Hall, Eric Church, and Eric Clapton. Pre-orders are ongoing.
As a preview of the record, you can hear the reworkings of “Hold on Hope” with Church and “Nothing But the Whole Wide World” with Clapton below.
At the time of its release, the original Ghost on the Canvas was billed as Campbell’s farewell album. It saw the country legend teaming with a younger generation of songwriters, including Paul Westerberg, Guided by Voice’s Bob Pollard,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
As the tenth anniversary of Glen Campbell’s Ghost on the Canvas was approaching, Dave Kaplan —whose Surfdog Records released the haunting album in 2011 — was pondering ways to honor it. A late-period landmark for Campbell, who died in 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Ghost on the Canvas found the venerable pop-country singer and guitarist covering songs by a new generation of writers — alt-rock types like Paul Westerberg, Guided By Voices’ Robert Pollard, Jakob Dylan, and Teddy Thompson. The album ranked Number 88 on Rolling Stone‘s list of...
- 1/25/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Some of the most beautiful music ever recorded has come when two complementary voices join together, sometimes resulting in a love duet, other times a dance hit and many times a top ten hit that becomes ingrained in the pop culture movement of that generation. There are solo singers, bands and vocal groups, but there is something unique and special about a duo harmonizing.
Since the early days of rock and roll, duos have found great success across all genres, with brothers Don and Phil Everly charting with singles like “Wake Up Little Susie” in the late 1950s, and influencing the generations of rock and pop artists that have followed. In the 1960s, with the creation of Motown, duos like Sam and Dave led the way for Black musicians to appeal to white audiences with hits like “Soul Man,” while California musicians Jan and Dean were influential in popularizing “surf music.
Since the early days of rock and roll, duos have found great success across all genres, with brothers Don and Phil Everly charting with singles like “Wake Up Little Susie” in the late 1950s, and influencing the generations of rock and pop artists that have followed. In the 1960s, with the creation of Motown, duos like Sam and Dave led the way for Black musicians to appeal to white audiences with hits like “Soul Man,” while California musicians Jan and Dean were influential in popularizing “surf music.
- 1/17/2024
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Stand-up comic Jo Koy did his best to bring laughs back to the Golden Globes – or at least back to the opening monologue – with jokes about Meryl Streep, Succession, Oppenheimer, Ryan Gosling, Harry & Meghan and even Hall & Oates.
He was occasionally successful.
Singling out Saltburn‘s naked-dancing Barry Keoghan in the audience, Koy asked, “Where is your penis seated?”
That was one of the better zingers, so much so that Koy returned to the topic by solving the mystery of whatever happened to Bradley Cooper’s fake nose from Maestro: Watch Saltburn, he said. “That thing was dancing.”
Koy was on firmer turf with a punchline about Oppenheimer‘s length. The comic said he started watching the movie on New Year’s Eve, with a resolution to finish it in 2025.
Early in the monologue, Koy cautioned against high expectations: “I got this gig 10 days ago,” he told the audience. “You want a perfect monologue?...
He was occasionally successful.
Singling out Saltburn‘s naked-dancing Barry Keoghan in the audience, Koy asked, “Where is your penis seated?”
That was one of the better zingers, so much so that Koy returned to the topic by solving the mystery of whatever happened to Bradley Cooper’s fake nose from Maestro: Watch Saltburn, he said. “That thing was dancing.”
Koy was on firmer turf with a punchline about Oppenheimer‘s length. The comic said he started watching the movie on New Year’s Eve, with a resolution to finish it in 2025.
Early in the monologue, Koy cautioned against high expectations: “I got this gig 10 days ago,” he told the audience. “You want a perfect monologue?...
- 1/8/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Oh-oh here he comes. John Oates, who topped the charts with Daryl Hall in the ‘70s and ‘80s, says he is officially moving on from his once-partner, signaling an official end to the duo. Oates’ comments come amid the legal battle with Hall over the former trying to sell his music rights.
Speaking on the Behind the Velvet Rope podcast (via Variety), Oates said that while he is proud of his work with Hall, now that the two have major legal troubles between them and they haven’t released an album in seven years, it’s time to look at what’s in front of him. “I don’t like to live in the past… I make the analogy of what it’s like when you go to a great museum and you’re really excited to go and see all the beautiful paintings or the exhibits or whatever it might be,...
Speaking on the Behind the Velvet Rope podcast (via Variety), Oates said that while he is proud of his work with Hall, now that the two have major legal troubles between them and they haven’t released an album in seven years, it’s time to look at what’s in front of him. “I don’t like to live in the past… I make the analogy of what it’s like when you go to a great museum and you’re really excited to go and see all the beautiful paintings or the exhibits or whatever it might be,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
John Oates is speaking out amid his ongoing legal battle with bandmate Daryl Hall, saying he has “moved on” from the experience.
Hall sued Oates last month over Oates’ plan to sell his share of their joint venture Whole Oats Enterprises to Primary Wave Music without the other’s permission. Hall was granted a temporary restraining order against Oates as legal proceedings continue.
“You can’t ignore the fact that the Hall & Oates catalog of hits and the 50-year career will always trump almost anything that Daryl does on his own or I do on my own, which is okay because I’m very proud of that music,” Oates said recently on David Yontef’s Behind the Velvet Rope podcast. “I’m really proud of what Daryl and I created together. I think we made music that will stand the test of time.”
He continued, “I don’t like to live in the past.
Hall sued Oates last month over Oates’ plan to sell his share of their joint venture Whole Oats Enterprises to Primary Wave Music without the other’s permission. Hall was granted a temporary restraining order against Oates as legal proceedings continue.
“You can’t ignore the fact that the Hall & Oates catalog of hits and the 50-year career will always trump almost anything that Daryl does on his own or I do on my own, which is okay because I’m very proud of that music,” Oates said recently on David Yontef’s Behind the Velvet Rope podcast. “I’m really proud of what Daryl and I created together. I think we made music that will stand the test of time.”
He continued, “I don’t like to live in the past.
- 12/27/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Step into the iconic world of music history as VH1’s “Behind the Music” features the legendary duo in Season 1 Episode 13 titled “Hall and Oates.” Airing at 7:00 Pm on Monday, January 1, 2024, this episode unfolds the remarkable journey of Daryl Hall & John Oates, hailed as the most successful duo in pop history.
In this captivating installment, viewers are treated to an intimate conversation with Hall and Oates themselves, as they share the highs, lows, and twists in their extraordinary career. From chart-topping hits to defining moments, the duo lays bare the intricacies of their path to becoming pop music legends.
Tune in at 7:00 Pm on VH1 for “Behind the Music: Hall and Oates.” It’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane, offering fans and music enthusiasts an up-close look at the dynamic duo’s enduring impact on the music industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to relive the magic...
In this captivating installment, viewers are treated to an intimate conversation with Hall and Oates themselves, as they share the highs, lows, and twists in their extraordinary career. From chart-topping hits to defining moments, the duo lays bare the intricacies of their path to becoming pop music legends.
Tune in at 7:00 Pm on VH1 for “Behind the Music: Hall and Oates.” It’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane, offering fans and music enthusiasts an up-close look at the dynamic duo’s enduring impact on the music industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to relive the magic...
- 12/25/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Singer John Oates said it is time to move on after his five-decade-long career with Daryl Hall in Hall & Oates.
Last week, Hall filed a lawsuit against Oates seeking to bar the sale of their music together.
“I have an amazing, amazing amount of respect, and I’m really, really thankful for the success that Daryl and I have had,” the musician told Entertainment Tonight. “We’ve done something over a 50-year period of time that not many people ever can say they’ve done in their lives or careers.”
“It’s been a great thing for me to do, I’m really proud of it, and I’m really happy about it,” he continued. “And I know that those songs are going to live forever.”
Despite having expressed pride in his legacy, Oates made it clear that he does not see himself as very nostalgic.
“I’ve moved on.
Last week, Hall filed a lawsuit against Oates seeking to bar the sale of their music together.
“I have an amazing, amazing amount of respect, and I’m really, really thankful for the success that Daryl and I have had,” the musician told Entertainment Tonight. “We’ve done something over a 50-year period of time that not many people ever can say they’ve done in their lives or careers.”
“It’s been a great thing for me to do, I’m really proud of it, and I’m really happy about it,” he continued. “And I know that those songs are going to live forever.”
Despite having expressed pride in his legacy, Oates made it clear that he does not see himself as very nostalgic.
“I’ve moved on.
- 12/17/2023
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
John Oates may be involved a contentious legal battle with his old bandmate, but that won’t stop him from spreading some cheer and raising awareness for a good cause with a new song, “Get Your Smile On.”
Oates said he wrote the breezy tune during the Covid-19 pandemic when he was searching for “any positive vibe I could up with.” He began sketching the song on GarageBand, but as it came together, he “decided to really produce the track the way I would have in a professional recording studio.
Oates said he wrote the breezy tune during the Covid-19 pandemic when he was searching for “any positive vibe I could up with.” He began sketching the song on GarageBand, but as it came together, he “decided to really produce the track the way I would have in a professional recording studio.
- 12/15/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The judges on The Masked Singer were caught off guard when John Oates was revealed as the Anteater on the singing competition reality show on Wednesday night (December 13th) — despite the obvious “Maneater” reference staring them right in the face.
Prior to the big reveal, Oates performed a rousing rendition of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B Goode,” though his weighty costume prevented him from doing any dance moves besides flailing his arms around. Watch a full replay below.
None of the members of the judging panel — comprised of Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robin Thicke — were able to guess who was under the costume. McCarthy Wahlberg in particular was beside herself after having previously interviewed Oates for SiriusXM.
In an interview with Variety, Oates said he agreed to do the show as an opportunity to perform apart “from the image of who I am in Hall & Oates,...
Prior to the big reveal, Oates performed a rousing rendition of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B Goode,” though his weighty costume prevented him from doing any dance moves besides flailing his arms around. Watch a full replay below.
None of the members of the judging panel — comprised of Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robin Thicke — were able to guess who was under the costume. McCarthy Wahlberg in particular was beside herself after having previously interviewed Oates for SiriusXM.
In an interview with Variety, Oates said he agreed to do the show as an opportunity to perform apart “from the image of who I am in Hall & Oates,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 10, Episode 12 of “The Masked Singer,” “Soundtrack to My Life,” which aired Dec. 13 on Fox.
Oh, oh, here he comes. Watch out boy, he’ll chew you up! Oh, oh, here he comes. John Oates is an Anteater.
Say it isn’t so. John Oates, one half of the most successful rock duo of all time — Daryl Hall & John Oates — was revealed on Wednesday as the Anteater on “The Masked Singer.” Later, Keyshia Cole was also unmasked as the Candelabra.
The Oates appearance comes at quite a coincidental moment: He and Hall have been in the news recently after a falling out (and Hall’s lawsuit) over Oates’ plan to sell his share of their joint venture.
“I can’t really talk about it,” Oates told Variety last week. “I don’t really want to talk about it. It...
Oh, oh, here he comes. Watch out boy, he’ll chew you up! Oh, oh, here he comes. John Oates is an Anteater.
Say it isn’t so. John Oates, one half of the most successful rock duo of all time — Daryl Hall & John Oates — was revealed on Wednesday as the Anteater on “The Masked Singer.” Later, Keyshia Cole was also unmasked as the Candelabra.
The Oates appearance comes at quite a coincidental moment: He and Hall have been in the news recently after a falling out (and Hall’s lawsuit) over Oates’ plan to sell his share of their joint venture.
“I can’t really talk about it,” Oates told Variety last week. “I don’t really want to talk about it. It...
- 12/14/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
This Post Contains spoilers for this week’s episode of Fox’s The Masked Singer.
On The Masked Singer Season 10’s “Soundtrack to My Life” episode, Anteater, who added a raspy twang throughout the show, was revealed as Hall & Oates’ John Oates.
“In keeping with this episode, you were the soundtrack of my life,” panelist Ken Jeong said to Oates after the reveal. “I just grew up on you, man. I’m literally starstruck right now.”
After a head-to-head performance against Donut, Candelabra was the second masked contestant to be...
On The Masked Singer Season 10’s “Soundtrack to My Life” episode, Anteater, who added a raspy twang throughout the show, was revealed as Hall & Oates’ John Oates.
“In keeping with this episode, you were the soundtrack of my life,” panelist Ken Jeong said to Oates after the reveal. “I just grew up on you, man. I’m literally starstruck right now.”
After a head-to-head performance against Donut, Candelabra was the second masked contestant to be...
- 12/14/2023
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
In the mid-2000s, Bob Garrett was invited backstage at a Daryl Hall and John Oates concert in Southern California. Garrett, whose credits include working on Broadway shows like The Color Purple and Sing! and writing songs recorded by Tina Turner, Heart, and others, remembers how he and his creative partner at the time, Christian Taylor, were greeted. “Daryl said, ‘We’ve been waiting for you,’” Garrett recalls. “They really wanted to do a Broadway show.”
That meeting would be the first of many steps in what has become a...
That meeting would be the first of many steps in what has become a...
- 12/12/2023
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Daryl Hall has filed a first-person declaration as his legal fight with his Oates & Hall bandmate John Oates continues.
In the lawsuit, Hall accuses Oates of ambushing him with plans to sell his share of their business venture to a third party.
“This recent bad faith conduct by John Oates and the Oates Trust has created tremendous upheaval, harm, and difficulty in my life, not to mention unnecessary expense and burden, during a time when I am in the middle of a tour throughout the U.S. West Coast, Japan, and Manila and need to focus and perform at top level,” Hall’s filing read. “I believe that John Oates timed the Unauthorized Transaction to create the most harm to me. Respectfully, he must be stopped from this latest wrongdoing and his malicious conduct reined in once and for all.”
Hall believes that Oates selling his share would violate a...
In the lawsuit, Hall accuses Oates of ambushing him with plans to sell his share of their business venture to a third party.
“This recent bad faith conduct by John Oates and the Oates Trust has created tremendous upheaval, harm, and difficulty in my life, not to mention unnecessary expense and burden, during a time when I am in the middle of a tour throughout the U.S. West Coast, Japan, and Manila and need to focus and perform at top level,” Hall’s filing read. “I believe that John Oates timed the Unauthorized Transaction to create the most harm to me. Respectfully, he must be stopped from this latest wrongdoing and his malicious conduct reined in once and for all.”
Hall believes that Oates selling his share would violate a...
- 12/1/2023
- by Zach Ament
- Uinterview
Hall & Oates business dispute, which has been under wraps in sealed court documents, is now being litigated in open court, making the reasons for their legal clash clearer.
Today, a judge in Nashville, Tenn. ruled in Daryl Hall’s favor, upholding his request to keep John Oates temporarily blocked from selling his share of the Hall & Oates duo’s joint venture without his longtime partner’s permission.
The duo were represented by attorneys and were not present in court.
Hall’s attorneys claimed Oates violated the duo’s contract by moving to sell his portion of one of their business partnerships without Hall’s approval. That’s now blocked while a separate arbitration hearing on the dispute goes on. The arbitrator has until Feb. 17 to rule.
Oates is attempting to sell his share of Whole Oats Enterprises Llp to Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC. Primary Wave has already owned...
Today, a judge in Nashville, Tenn. ruled in Daryl Hall’s favor, upholding his request to keep John Oates temporarily blocked from selling his share of the Hall & Oates duo’s joint venture without his longtime partner’s permission.
The duo were represented by attorneys and were not present in court.
Hall’s attorneys claimed Oates violated the duo’s contract by moving to sell his portion of one of their business partnerships without Hall’s approval. That’s now blocked while a separate arbitration hearing on the dispute goes on. The arbitrator has until Feb. 17 to rule.
Oates is attempting to sell his share of Whole Oats Enterprises Llp to Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC. Primary Wave has already owned...
- 12/1/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
A Nashville judge ruled Thursday that John Oates must remain in a holding pattern and take no “further action” to sell his half of his business partnership with Daryl Hall against Hall’s wishes. Oates must wait for the arbitrator selected in the famed duo’s previously filed arbitration to resolve the now highly public battle over the fate of Hall & Oates’ intellectual property, the judge said.
In a six-page ruling obtained by Rolling Stone, the judge found that Hall had “made a sufficient showing of risk of irreparable harm...
In a six-page ruling obtained by Rolling Stone, the judge found that Hall had “made a sufficient showing of risk of irreparable harm...
- 11/30/2023
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
With the sharp language of a Songwriters Hall of Famer, Daryl Hall filed a sworn statement Wednesday explaining why he’s suing music partner John Oates over an alleged breach of their business partnership.
In his declaration filed in Nashville Chancery Court and obtained by Rolling Stone, Hall accused Oates of making a “completely clandestine and bad faith move” when he “surreptitiously sought” to sell his share of a joint venture without Hall’s allegedly required consent.
Hall claims that “a mere two days” before he was scheduled to leave on a month-long,...
In his declaration filed in Nashville Chancery Court and obtained by Rolling Stone, Hall accused Oates of making a “completely clandestine and bad faith move” when he “surreptitiously sought” to sell his share of a joint venture without Hall’s allegedly required consent.
Hall claims that “a mere two days” before he was scheduled to leave on a month-long,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Daryl Hall is proving to be a real maneater, as more details of his restraining order and suit against former partner John Oates have come out, with Halls citing any potential music sale as likely causing “imminent irreparable harm.”
Hall’s restraining order, which was filed earlier this month, stems from Oates apparently seeking to move forward with a plan to sell the entirety of his individual rights, title and interest in Whole Oats Enterprises (Woe), a limited liability partnership which also owns the “Hall & Oates” trademark. As per the suit (obtained by People), Oates was going to sell to publisher Primary Wave Music without the consent of Hall. Daryl Hall plans to stop this “so as to maintain the status quo of Woe before there is a change in control of the partnership in violation of the terms of the Agreement.”
As more details emerge, attorneys for Daryl Hall...
Hall’s restraining order, which was filed earlier this month, stems from Oates apparently seeking to move forward with a plan to sell the entirety of his individual rights, title and interest in Whole Oats Enterprises (Woe), a limited liability partnership which also owns the “Hall & Oates” trademark. As per the suit (obtained by People), Oates was going to sell to publisher Primary Wave Music without the consent of Hall. Daryl Hall plans to stop this “so as to maintain the status quo of Woe before there is a change in control of the partnership in violation of the terms of the Agreement.”
As more details emerge, attorneys for Daryl Hall...
- 11/28/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Tis the season for some crazy music news. Legendary duo Hall and Oates are at odds with each other. TMZ was the first to break the news that there was some grumbling in the Hall and Oates camp. According to TMZ, Daryl Hall filed a lawsuit — and a motion for a temporary restraining order against his former bandmate John Oates.
There have always been rumors of discontent in the Hall and Oates camp going back years. My wife who covers a lot of music told me that the pair enter separately onstage. They barely get pictures together as they stand separately on stage/ They also want to be billed separately not as Hall and Oates, but by their own individual names. We get it people evolve and get more mature, but it really sucks that such a duo that has meant a lot to their fans is now fighting.
The...
There have always been rumors of discontent in the Hall and Oates camp going back years. My wife who covers a lot of music told me that the pair enter separately onstage. They barely get pictures together as they stand separately on stage/ They also want to be billed separately not as Hall and Oates, but by their own individual names. We get it people evolve and get more mature, but it really sucks that such a duo that has meant a lot to their fans is now fighting.
The...
- 11/27/2023
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
Days after Daryl Hall filed a restraining order against his longtime musical partner John Oates, details about the legal rift between the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted duo have emerged.
When the restraining order was filed on November 17 to a Nashville judge, the dispute itself was sealed, noting only that the dispute pertained to “Contract/Debt.” However, on Wednesday, the Nashville chancery court judge allowed for some documents to be unsealed, revealing the heart of the battle: Hall is trying to prevent Oates from selling his shares in the...
When the restraining order was filed on November 17 to a Nashville judge, the dispute itself was sealed, noting only that the dispute pertained to “Contract/Debt.” However, on Wednesday, the Nashville chancery court judge allowed for some documents to be unsealed, revealing the heart of the battle: Hall is trying to prevent Oates from selling his shares in the...
- 11/25/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Cue the jokes about Hall & Oates being “Out of Touch”: Daryl Hall recently filed a lawsuit against longtime bandmate John Oates in Nashville Chancery Court. Additionally, Hall was granted a restraining order against Oates.
According to The Associated Press, the lawsuit is tied to Oates’ plans to sell his share of their joint venture to Primary Wave. Hall contends that the sale would violate the terms of their business agreement and he asked for a restraining order to temporarily block the sale while legal proceedings and a previously initiated arbitration continue. Other details about the lawsuit remain under seal.
Primary Wave previously acquired a “significant interest” in Hall & Oates’ song catalog, a move which Hall previously expressed disappointment over. “It got sold off for me and I didn’t get the money,” Hall said in a 2021 interview. He also advised artists against selling their publishing rights, saying “all you have is that.
According to The Associated Press, the lawsuit is tied to Oates’ plans to sell his share of their joint venture to Primary Wave. Hall contends that the sale would violate the terms of their business agreement and he asked for a restraining order to temporarily block the sale while legal proceedings and a previously initiated arbitration continue. Other details about the lawsuit remain under seal.
Primary Wave previously acquired a “significant interest” in Hall & Oates’ song catalog, a move which Hall previously expressed disappointment over. “It got sold off for me and I didn’t get the money,” Hall said in a 2021 interview. He also advised artists against selling their publishing rights, saying “all you have is that.
- 11/25/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
New details have emerged in the legal battle between Hall & Oates collaborators Daryl Hall and John Oates.
Recently, Daryl filed a lawsuit and was granted a temporary restraining order against John.
On Friday (November 24), part of the case was unsealed by a Tennessee judge, revealing the reason behind the ordeal.
Keep reading to find out more…
A new report has revealed that Daryl aimed to block John from selling his share of their joint venture, arguing that it would violate the terms of a business agreement, per the Associated Press.
The lawsuit seeks to prevent John, his co-trustees Richard Flynn and John‘s wife Aimee Oates, from selling Daryl‘s part in Whole Oats Enterprises to Primary Wave Music.
The judge has temporarily blocked the sale while legal proceedings continue. The case will be taken up at a court hearing on November 30, the outlet reports.
If you didn’t see,...
Recently, Daryl filed a lawsuit and was granted a temporary restraining order against John.
On Friday (November 24), part of the case was unsealed by a Tennessee judge, revealing the reason behind the ordeal.
Keep reading to find out more…
A new report has revealed that Daryl aimed to block John from selling his share of their joint venture, arguing that it would violate the terms of a business agreement, per the Associated Press.
The lawsuit seeks to prevent John, his co-trustees Richard Flynn and John‘s wife Aimee Oates, from selling Daryl‘s part in Whole Oats Enterprises to Primary Wave Music.
The judge has temporarily blocked the sale while legal proceedings continue. The case will be taken up at a court hearing on November 30, the outlet reports.
If you didn’t see,...
- 11/25/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
John Oates has issued a social media statement calling for empathy, but avoiding the main issue of the moment: why he and longtime collaborator Daryl Hall are engaged in litigation.
The 75-year-old posted a Thanksgiving selfie Thursday, offering a message calling for worldwide understanding.
“During this time of communal reflection and connection with loved ones, let’s not forget those experiencing challenges globally,” Oates wrote. He asked for a “more compassionate and supportive world.”
The 77-year-old Hall is suing Oates and has been granted a restraining order against his longtime bandmate. Although the legal documents are sealed, reports indicate their dispute is over which songs Oates will be allowed to sing during his solo appearances, an apparent sore point for Hall, who was the chief songwriter on most of the duo’s hits.
Hall and Oates formed the duo Philadelphia in 1970. During their peak years of 1974-91 as Hall & Oates,...
The 75-year-old posted a Thanksgiving selfie Thursday, offering a message calling for worldwide understanding.
“During this time of communal reflection and connection with loved ones, let’s not forget those experiencing challenges globally,” Oates wrote. He asked for a “more compassionate and supportive world.”
The 77-year-old Hall is suing Oates and has been granted a restraining order against his longtime bandmate. Although the legal documents are sealed, reports indicate their dispute is over which songs Oates will be allowed to sing during his solo appearances, an apparent sore point for Hall, who was the chief songwriter on most of the duo’s hits.
Hall and Oates formed the duo Philadelphia in 1970. During their peak years of 1974-91 as Hall & Oates,...
- 11/24/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
John Oates is breaking his silence in the wake of Daryl Hall‘s lawsuit against him.
The members of the musical duo Hall & Oates have been engaged in a heated legal battle after Daryl, 77, sued John, 75.
The exact details of the lawsuit are unclear, however, Daryl recently obtained a temporary restraining order against John.
Keep reading to find out more…
On Thursday (November 23), John took to social media to share a positive message for Thanksgiving.
The musician posted a photo of himself on Instagram with the caption: “During this time of communal reflection and connection with loved ones, let’s not forget those experiencing challenges globally. As we come together, consider reaching out to support those in need—whether through local charities or international humanitarian initiatives. May our collective efforts contribute to a more compassionate and supportive world. -J.O.
The members of the musical duo Hall & Oates have been engaged in a heated legal battle after Daryl, 77, sued John, 75.
The exact details of the lawsuit are unclear, however, Daryl recently obtained a temporary restraining order against John.
Keep reading to find out more…
On Thursday (November 23), John took to social media to share a positive message for Thanksgiving.
The musician posted a photo of himself on Instagram with the caption: “During this time of communal reflection and connection with loved ones, let’s not forget those experiencing challenges globally. As we come together, consider reaching out to support those in need—whether through local charities or international humanitarian initiatives. May our collective efforts contribute to a more compassionate and supportive world. -J.O.
- 11/24/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things we’re grateful for, and one of those things – most certainly – is friends. That’s why it’s sad to note that one of the most legendary duos of all time, Hall & Oates, seems to be feuding, with Daryl Hall recently taking a restraining order against his former creative partner, John Oates.
According to Variety, the restraining order stems from a legal battle between the two, although the lawsuit remains confidential, so there is no news on the issue. While the two have never broken up (I saw them in concert together just a few years ago), there’s been some open conflict between them, with Hall noting on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, “You think John Oates is my partner? … He’s my business partner. He’s not my creative partner.”
TMZ speculated that the battle revolves around...
According to Variety, the restraining order stems from a legal battle between the two, although the lawsuit remains confidential, so there is no news on the issue. While the two have never broken up (I saw them in concert together just a few years ago), there’s been some open conflict between them, with Hall noting on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, “You think John Oates is my partner? … He’s my business partner. He’s not my creative partner.”
TMZ speculated that the battle revolves around...
- 11/23/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Hall & Oates is one of the most-loved musical duos of all time, but unfortunately it doesn’t look like there’s much love within the group.
Daryl Hall has obtained a restraining order against John Oates amid a legal battle between them.
So, what’s going on?
Keep reading to find out more…
It has been reported that Hall filed a legal complaint against Oates on November 16 and one day later, the court issues a temporary restraining order that goes into effect on November 30.
The court documents are sealed and the Nashville Chancery Court declined to comment on the lawsuit, though the court did confirm the lawsuit is real.
TMZ reports that the lawsuit is over “some form of breach of contract,” with the outlet reporting that it is “possibly a dispute over division of royalties, or it could be over Oates singing their songs in solo acts.
The music...
Daryl Hall has obtained a restraining order against John Oates amid a legal battle between them.
So, what’s going on?
Keep reading to find out more…
It has been reported that Hall filed a legal complaint against Oates on November 16 and one day later, the court issues a temporary restraining order that goes into effect on November 30.
The court documents are sealed and the Nashville Chancery Court declined to comment on the lawsuit, though the court did confirm the lawsuit is real.
TMZ reports that the lawsuit is over “some form of breach of contract,” with the outlet reporting that it is “possibly a dispute over division of royalties, or it could be over Oates singing their songs in solo acts.
The music...
- 11/23/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The tranquil world of Hall & Oates was rocked this week by news that the longtime duo are in the midst of a nasty legal battle. The exact details are sealed, but we do know that Daryl Hall was granted a temporary restraining order against John Oates. There’s also a trademark dispute of some sort. (Representatives for both artists have not returned e-mails from Rolling Stone seeking comment.)
This is shocking on several levels. Hall & Oates are one of the few duos in music history that seemingly always got along.
This is shocking on several levels. Hall & Oates are one of the few duos in music history that seemingly always got along.
- 11/23/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Daryl Hall has filed a restraining order against his former music partner, John Oates, amid a private legal battle between the Hall & Oates stars.
Based on public court records, Hall filed an undisclosed complaint against Oates on November 16 and a motion for a temporary restraining order. The order is set to begin on November 30.
The lawsuit was confirmed by the Nashville Chancery Court, who declined further comment due to the confidentiality of the case.
Hall and Oates met in 1967 and formed their band three years later. They have released 18 studio albums since their 1972 debut, “Whole Oats” and had six No. 1 singles, including “Rich Girl” and “Man Eater.”
Last year, Hall took aim at Oates on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast.
“You think John Oates is my partner?” he asked Maher. “He’s my business partner. He’s not my creative partner.”
“John and I are brothers, but we are not creative brothers,...
Based on public court records, Hall filed an undisclosed complaint against Oates on November 16 and a motion for a temporary restraining order. The order is set to begin on November 30.
The lawsuit was confirmed by the Nashville Chancery Court, who declined further comment due to the confidentiality of the case.
Hall and Oates met in 1967 and formed their band three years later. They have released 18 studio albums since their 1972 debut, “Whole Oats” and had six No. 1 singles, including “Rich Girl” and “Man Eater.”
Last year, Hall took aim at Oates on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast.
“You think John Oates is my partner?” he asked Maher. “He’s my business partner. He’s not my creative partner.”
“John and I are brothers, but we are not creative brothers,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
Marcellus Wiley, a former NFL star and ex-ESPN analyst, has been accused of raping a fellow Columbia University student back in 1994.
The lawsuit filed on Tuesday by an unnamed accuser (read it here) alleges that while Wiley was a sophomore at the private Ivy League school and a running back for the school’s football team, he “sexually assaulted plaintiff, raping her multiple times in her dorm room.”
“[Wiley’s] actions were intentionally designed to cause plaintiff severe emotional distress or were taken with reckless disregard of the significant and/or substantial probability of causing plaintiff severe emotional distress,” reads the lawsuit.
The filing states that the victim sought authorities at the university to report the rape but “administrators expressed fondness” for Wiley and doubted her claims suggesting that “the event was a misunderstanding.”
Related: Daryl Hall Sues John Oates; Granted Restraining Order Against Hall & Oates Bandmate
In the claim, Residential...
The lawsuit filed on Tuesday by an unnamed accuser (read it here) alleges that while Wiley was a sophomore at the private Ivy League school and a running back for the school’s football team, he “sexually assaulted plaintiff, raping her multiple times in her dorm room.”
“[Wiley’s] actions were intentionally designed to cause plaintiff severe emotional distress or were taken with reckless disregard of the significant and/or substantial probability of causing plaintiff severe emotional distress,” reads the lawsuit.
The filing states that the victim sought authorities at the university to report the rape but “administrators expressed fondness” for Wiley and doubted her claims suggesting that “the event was a misunderstanding.”
Related: Daryl Hall Sues John Oates; Granted Restraining Order Against Hall & Oates Bandmate
In the claim, Residential...
- 11/22/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with statement from Rose’s attorney: A new lawsuit accuses Guns ‘N Roses singer Axl Rose of sexual assault and battery over an alleged attack in a Manhattan hotel suite in 1989.
Sheila Kennedy’s suit claims she “suffered severe emotional, physical, financial and psychological distress” when Rose (real name William Bailey) “used his fame, status, and power as a celebrity and performer in the music industry to gain access to manipulate, control, and violently sexually assault” her.
The case was filed under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which provides a one-year window for sexual assault plaintiffs to file civil claims, regardless of the statute of limitations. That window closes on Thursday.
“Simply put, this incident never happened,” said Rose’s attorney, Alan S. Gutman of Gutman Law. “Notably, these fictional claims were filed the day before the New York State filing deadline expires. Though he doesn’t deny...
Sheila Kennedy’s suit claims she “suffered severe emotional, physical, financial and psychological distress” when Rose (real name William Bailey) “used his fame, status, and power as a celebrity and performer in the music industry to gain access to manipulate, control, and violently sexually assault” her.
The case was filed under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which provides a one-year window for sexual assault plaintiffs to file civil claims, regardless of the statute of limitations. That window closes on Thursday.
“Simply put, this incident never happened,” said Rose’s attorney, Alan S. Gutman of Gutman Law. “Notably, these fictional claims were filed the day before the New York State filing deadline expires. Though he doesn’t deny...
- 11/22/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Cuba Gooding Jr. is facing two new lawsuits from women who claimed that he groped them in separate incidents at New York restaurants in 2018 and 2019.
The lawsuits were filed on Wednesday in New York Supreme Court under the state’s Adult Survivors Act, which is set to expire this week. The law gives plaintiffs a window to file civil claims of sexual offenses that have otherwise been barred by the statute of limitations.
The litigation is the latest against Gooding, who settled a lawsuit in June with a woman who accused him of rape in 2013.
In the 2018 claim, a cocktail waitress working at Lavo restaurant and nightclub in New York accused Gooding of forcing his tongue in her mouth without her consent. Gooding pleaded guilty to a charge related to the incident last year. The lawsuit includes a portion of the transcript from an April, 2022 hearing where Gooding admitted to the conduct.
The lawsuits were filed on Wednesday in New York Supreme Court under the state’s Adult Survivors Act, which is set to expire this week. The law gives plaintiffs a window to file civil claims of sexual offenses that have otherwise been barred by the statute of limitations.
The litigation is the latest against Gooding, who settled a lawsuit in June with a woman who accused him of rape in 2013.
In the 2018 claim, a cocktail waitress working at Lavo restaurant and nightclub in New York accused Gooding of forcing his tongue in her mouth without her consent. Gooding pleaded guilty to a charge related to the incident last year. The lawsuit includes a portion of the transcript from an April, 2022 hearing where Gooding admitted to the conduct.
- 11/22/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
A confidential legal battle is brewing between rock duo Hall & Oates, with Daryl Hall securing a temporary restraining order against John Oates.
Hall, through his trust, filed a lawsuit against Oates on Nov. 16, along with a motion to keep the case under seal. The next day, Nashville Chancery Court Judge Russell Perkins issued a restraining order to start Nov. 30. It’s unknown why the order was issued or how long it will stay in effect. Philadelphia magazine first reported the suit on Monday.
The nature of the matter is unclear, though the court labeled it a “contract/debt” dispute. Summons were issued on Monday to Aimee Oates and Richard Flynn, as co-trustees of Oates’ trust.
A restraining bond for Hall, which is intended to compensate Oates if he was found to be wrongfully restrained, was set at $50,000.
A lawyer for Hall and a rep for Oates didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Hall, through his trust, filed a lawsuit against Oates on Nov. 16, along with a motion to keep the case under seal. The next day, Nashville Chancery Court Judge Russell Perkins issued a restraining order to start Nov. 30. It’s unknown why the order was issued or how long it will stay in effect. Philadelphia magazine first reported the suit on Monday.
The nature of the matter is unclear, though the court labeled it a “contract/debt” dispute. Summons were issued on Monday to Aimee Oates and Richard Flynn, as co-trustees of Oates’ trust.
A restraining bond for Hall, which is intended to compensate Oates if he was found to be wrongfully restrained, was set at $50,000.
A lawyer for Hall and a rep for Oates didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
- 11/22/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Daryl Hall, one half of the most successful pop duo in U.S. chart history, Hall & Oates, is suing John Oates and has been granted a restraining order against his longtime bandmate.
Hall filed the lawsuit November 16 in Nashville Chauncery Court, a court spokesperson confirmed to Deadline, but the documents — which are classified as a contract/debt matter — are under seal, so details are not known. Philadelphia magazine reports that the documents contained a request by Hall for a restraining order against Oates, which was granted and is set to begin on November 30.
Hall and Oates formed the duo Philadelphia in 1970. During their peak years of 1974-91 as Hall & Oates, the pair reached the U.S. Top 40 with 29 of their 33 singles charting on Billboard’s Hot 100. Six of the singles reached No. 1: “Rich Girl” (1977), “Kiss on My List” (1980), the two 1981 releases “Private Eyes” and “I Can’t Go for...
Hall filed the lawsuit November 16 in Nashville Chauncery Court, a court spokesperson confirmed to Deadline, but the documents — which are classified as a contract/debt matter — are under seal, so details are not known. Philadelphia magazine reports that the documents contained a request by Hall for a restraining order against Oates, which was granted and is set to begin on November 30.
Hall and Oates formed the duo Philadelphia in 1970. During their peak years of 1974-91 as Hall & Oates, the pair reached the U.S. Top 40 with 29 of their 33 singles charting on Billboard’s Hot 100. Six of the singles reached No. 1: “Rich Girl” (1977), “Kiss on My List” (1980), the two 1981 releases “Private Eyes” and “I Can’t Go for...
- 11/22/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Daryl Hall has taken out a restraining order against his longtime musical partner, John Oates, in a mysterious legal dispute playing out in Nashville.
It’s unclear what the dispute is actually about, as the court documents are sealed. The case summary on the Nashville Chancery Court website classifies it as a “Contract/Debt” dispute. Hall filed the initial complaint back on Nov. 16 (with Nashville journalist Nate Rau one of the first to pick up on it).
Along with filing the complaint, Hall filed a motion for a temporary restraining...
It’s unclear what the dispute is actually about, as the court documents are sealed. The case summary on the Nashville Chancery Court website classifies it as a “Contract/Debt” dispute. Hall filed the initial complaint back on Nov. 16 (with Nashville journalist Nate Rau one of the first to pick up on it).
Along with filing the complaint, Hall filed a motion for a temporary restraining...
- 11/22/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 10 brings the Group C singers back on stage for more on Trolls Night. While Hibiscus was unmasked, we’re still curious about the identity behind Anteater. So, who could it be? The Masked Singer Season 10 fans think Anteater has to be half of this iconic pop duo.
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 10 spoilers ahead regarding Anteater.]
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 spoilers: Who is Anteater?
The Masked Singer Season 10 introduced Anteater during One Hit Wonders Night. Anteater sang “Walking in Memphis” by Marc Cohn, and his powerful performance wowed the judges. His deep, unique voice also sounded familiar to many fans. Now, heading into Trolls Night, many fans think Anteater is John Oates from the pop duo Hall & Oates.
When Anteater debuted, his clue package insinuated that he had a rough go at fame through the years. “I’ve had a long career, but I’ve...
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 10 spoilers ahead regarding Anteater.]
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 spoilers: Who is Anteater?
The Masked Singer Season 10 introduced Anteater during One Hit Wonders Night. Anteater sang “Walking in Memphis” by Marc Cohn, and his powerful performance wowed the judges. His deep, unique voice also sounded familiar to many fans. Now, heading into Trolls Night, many fans think Anteater is John Oates from the pop duo Hall & Oates.
When Anteater debuted, his clue package insinuated that he had a rough go at fame through the years. “I’ve had a long career, but I’ve...
- 11/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dane Cook is beginning the next big chapter of his life.
Wedding bells rang for the comedian, 51, and his fitness instructor wife, Kelsi Taylor, 24, on Saturday at a luxury estate in O’ahu, Hawaii, according to People. A tight-knit group of 20 guests attended the exclusive ceremony.
“We chose Hawaii because it has such a special place in our hearts and our relationship,” Cook spilled to the mag. “It was one of the first trips we ever went on together and we continue to go back often. It’s such an oasis and we couldn’t be more excited to have spent our wedding week surrounded by the beauty of Oahu.”
Read More: Kate Hudson Hilariously Reacts To Onscreen Romance With Dane Cook After The Actor Revealed She Was His Worst Kissing Partner
Photos obtained by People of the special day depict Cook in a tailored navy suit as he shares...
Wedding bells rang for the comedian, 51, and his fitness instructor wife, Kelsi Taylor, 24, on Saturday at a luxury estate in O’ahu, Hawaii, according to People. A tight-knit group of 20 guests attended the exclusive ceremony.
“We chose Hawaii because it has such a special place in our hearts and our relationship,” Cook spilled to the mag. “It was one of the first trips we ever went on together and we continue to go back often. It’s such an oasis and we couldn’t be more excited to have spent our wedding week surrounded by the beauty of Oahu.”
Read More: Kate Hudson Hilariously Reacts To Onscreen Romance With Dane Cook After The Actor Revealed She Was His Worst Kissing Partner
Photos obtained by People of the special day depict Cook in a tailored navy suit as he shares...
- 9/25/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Hip-hop heiress Coi Leray had a crossover moment with “Players,” a boastful track that uses the synth arpeggios that streaked across the pioneering Grandmaster Flash cut “The Message” to flip the script 2023-style: “Girls is players too,” Leray declares amidst boasts about her womanly prowess and warnings to any prospective suitors whose bank accounts might not be up to snuff. Leray’s posturing and the immediately identifiable sample helped propel “Players” to the top ten of the Hot 100.
On her second album, she front-loads the proceedings with tweaks to the...
On her second album, she front-loads the proceedings with tweaks to the...
- 6/27/2023
- by Maura Johnston
- Rollingstone.com
The consolidation in the talent representation space continues. Agency for the Performing Arts and music touring agency Artist Group International (Agi) are merging, with the combined full-service agency rebranded as Independent Artist Group (Iag). APA President Jim Osborne is being named CEO of Iag, with Dennis Arfa, founder and CEO of Agi, as Chairman of the Music Division of Iag. Former longtime APA CEO Jim Gosnell will serve on the board of Agi alongside Osborne and Arfa.
Agi was founded 35 years ago by Arfa and acquired by Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Entertainment in 2012. The client roster that it brings to Iag includes Billy Joel, Metallica, Def Leppard, Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, Linkin Park, Jane’s Addiction, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Norah Jones, Neil Young, The Strokes, Smashing Pumpkins, Ghost and Elvis Costello.
Jim Osborne and Dennis Arfa
The merger, which had been rumored for awhile, stems from an agreement between APA and Yucaipa Entertainment.
Agi was founded 35 years ago by Arfa and acquired by Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Entertainment in 2012. The client roster that it brings to Iag includes Billy Joel, Metallica, Def Leppard, Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, Linkin Park, Jane’s Addiction, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Norah Jones, Neil Young, The Strokes, Smashing Pumpkins, Ghost and Elvis Costello.
Jim Osborne and Dennis Arfa
The merger, which had been rumored for awhile, stems from an agreement between APA and Yucaipa Entertainment.
- 6/21/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
APA has taken a big step to fortify its future as a full-service talent agency by combining with touring powerhouse Artist Group Intl. to create the newly named Independent Artist Group, led by APA president Jim Osborne.
Osborne will become CEO of Independent Artist Group (Iag), taking over day-to-day management of the firm. Jim Gosnell, APA’s longtime leader, segues into board member role with chairman role with a mandate to evaluate growth and acquisition opportunities for the new venture. Dennis Arfa, co-founder of Artist Group Intl., will serve as chairman of Iag’s Music division. Artist Intl. Group president Marsha Vlasic becomes vice chairman of music.
Artist Group Intl. was founded 35 years ago and is among the top-grossing and most respected touring agencies in the industry. Arfa launched his own agency in the 1970s with Billy Joel, the Beach Boys and Phoebe Snow before moving to William Morris in...
Osborne will become CEO of Independent Artist Group (Iag), taking over day-to-day management of the firm. Jim Gosnell, APA’s longtime leader, segues into board member role with chairman role with a mandate to evaluate growth and acquisition opportunities for the new venture. Dennis Arfa, co-founder of Artist Group Intl., will serve as chairman of Iag’s Music division. Artist Intl. Group president Marsha Vlasic becomes vice chairman of music.
Artist Group Intl. was founded 35 years ago and is among the top-grossing and most respected touring agencies in the industry. Arfa launched his own agency in the 1970s with Billy Joel, the Beach Boys and Phoebe Snow before moving to William Morris in...
- 6/21/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton and Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Double the episodes on Week 5 means double the themes — under one new theme — and a double elimination. Got all that? “Dancing with the Stars” will have a two-night event for Stars’ Stories Week: Monday, Oct. 17 will be Most Memorable Year Night and Tuesday, Oct. 18 is Prom Night.
The top 12 will perform on Monday, during which one couple will be eliminated, and the remaining 11 will hit the hardwood on Tuesday, during which a second couple will be axed. So it’s not a double elimination in one episode, but two couples will be gone by the end of Tuesday. This also means one couple won’t get to perform their Prom Night routine.
Tuesday will also include the dance marathon, featuring two styles, the hustle (to “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer) and the Lindy Hop (to “Jump Jive an’ Wail” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra). Bonus points will be awarded to...
The top 12 will perform on Monday, during which one couple will be eliminated, and the remaining 11 will hit the hardwood on Tuesday, during which a second couple will be axed. So it’s not a double elimination in one episode, but two couples will be gone by the end of Tuesday. This also means one couple won’t get to perform their Prom Night routine.
Tuesday will also include the dance marathon, featuring two styles, the hustle (to “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer) and the Lindy Hop (to “Jump Jive an’ Wail” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra). Bonus points will be awarded to...
- 10/13/2022
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (Pcf) 22nd Annual Gala in the Hamptons took place at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY. The summer benefit supported the Annual Pcf Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and celebrated the millions raised and achievements made in the past 29 years through Pcf.
Hall and Oats at Prostate Cancer Foundation Gala
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Founder Michael Milken and The Gala in the Hamptons weekend hosts and sponsors welcomed guests to enjoy, engage and be entertained while helping to fund groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research.
The gala began with a lively cocktail reception as distinguished guests and athletes entered the breathtaking Parrish Art Museum terrace – which is celebrating its 10th year at its new location. Total Sponsorships and ticket sales were valued at 1.3 million. In addition to this, the live auction was swift, raising more than 6.5 million for the Foundation’s work of which the auction lots included...
Hall and Oats at Prostate Cancer Foundation Gala
Credit/Copyright: Bfa
Founder Michael Milken and The Gala in the Hamptons weekend hosts and sponsors welcomed guests to enjoy, engage and be entertained while helping to fund groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research.
The gala began with a lively cocktail reception as distinguished guests and athletes entered the breathtaking Parrish Art Museum terrace – which is celebrating its 10th year at its new location. Total Sponsorships and ticket sales were valued at 1.3 million. In addition to this, the live auction was swift, raising more than 6.5 million for the Foundation’s work of which the auction lots included...
- 9/21/2022
- Look to the Stars
Netflix released the new original film “Spiderhead” last week, but in addition to debuting a new thriller starring Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller, the streamer also unveiled a truly killer soundtrack of yacht rock staples – and you can see the full “Spiderhead” soundtrack list below.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski (“Top Gun: Maverick”) and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (“Deadpool”), “Spiderhead” is based on a dystopian short story by George Saunders and takes place entirely at a facility called – you guessed it – Spiderhead. Run by Chris Hemsworth’s Steve Abnesti, this facility is host to prisoners serving long sentences who have agreed to take part in an experimental drug trial in exchange for more freedoms.
But as Teller’s prisoner character Jeff soon learns, there may be more than meets the eye when it comes to the true nature behind these experimental drug trials.
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Directed by Joseph Kosinski (“Top Gun: Maverick”) and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (“Deadpool”), “Spiderhead” is based on a dystopian short story by George Saunders and takes place entirely at a facility called – you guessed it – Spiderhead. Run by Chris Hemsworth’s Steve Abnesti, this facility is host to prisoners serving long sentences who have agreed to take part in an experimental drug trial in exchange for more freedoms.
But as Teller’s prisoner character Jeff soon learns, there may be more than meets the eye when it comes to the true nature behind these experimental drug trials.
Also Read:
Chris Hemsworth Runs...
- 6/19/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
[Warning: The interview above and following story contain spoilers about the Season 1 finale of “The Afterparty.” Read at your own risk.]
“The Afterparty” was originally written and announced as a film a decade ago, but Christopher Miller is happy the movie never got made. “I don’t think it would’ve been as good as the series version,” he tells Gold Derby (watch above). “One thing about it was it was something I wrote 10, 11 years ago now, and it was a fun script doing a ‘Rashomon’ murder mystery. But the issue was when we looked at it again, each person’s story only gets seven minutes in a movie version when you need to be under two hours. There wasn’t time to really dig deep into the characters and get to empathize with them and have fun with how they tell the stories.”
The project was reconceived as a TV series and the end result is a genre-mashup whodunnit Apple TV+. Set at...
“The Afterparty” was originally written and announced as a film a decade ago, but Christopher Miller is happy the movie never got made. “I don’t think it would’ve been as good as the series version,” he tells Gold Derby (watch above). “One thing about it was it was something I wrote 10, 11 years ago now, and it was a fun script doing a ‘Rashomon’ murder mystery. But the issue was when we looked at it again, each person’s story only gets seven minutes in a movie version when you need to be under two hours. There wasn’t time to really dig deep into the characters and get to empathize with them and have fun with how they tell the stories.”
The project was reconceived as a TV series and the end result is a genre-mashup whodunnit Apple TV+. Set at...
- 6/15/2022
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
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