As we’ve previously reported, Kesha has been in court fighting to get out of her recording contract with producer Dr. Luke. According to her claim that Dr. Luke abused and raped her over the course of ten years. A little over two weeks ago a judge ruled in Luke’s favor saying Kesha can just work with other producers without being let go of her contract, however following the ruling SONY came forth with a statement saying Kesha’s contract lies with Dr. Luke. This legal battle is getting messier by the day, however Akon shared his opinion on the situation which seems to be the best idea so far. TMZ caught up with the Konvict Muzik CEO at the airport and asked him what he thought about the Dr. Luke and Kesha situation. Akon revealed that he’s a friend of Luke and could not believe the accusations against him, although he did say “you really can never know.” But came up with a simple solution for all parties involved. According to Akon, Dr. Luke should just let Kesha go. More below.
(Video) Kesha On Lady Gaga’s Oscars Performance: “It Hit Very Close to My Heart For Obvious Reasons”
Lady Gaga has been very vocal on her support of pop star Kesha, through her legal battle with producer and alleged sexual absuer Dr. Luke. Last night before the Oscars, Gaga tweeted that she would be thinking of Kesha throughout her performance. After being introduced by Vice President Joe Biden who called upon the crowd and America to take a pledge to intervene when someone sees sexual abuse. Lady Gaga put on an emotional performance of her song “Til It Happens to You.” Later, Kesha responded to the gesture on Twitter saying, “Thank u Lady Gaga and VP Joe Biden for bringing attention to sexual assault at the Oscars. It hit very close to my heart for obvious reasons.” Hit the jump for more.
Kesha Heads To The Bahamas To Clear Her Mind
With all thats been going on, Kesha decides its time for her to get away. The pop star will be headed to the Bahamas for a week or so.
(Video) Kesha Sings For All Her Supporters As A Big Thank You
Kesha’s fans have truly had her back through her rough time. They have even protested in front of Sony asking them to let Kesha go. In return, she has now released a song to her fans.
New Developments! Sony Reveals The Have NO Power Over Kesha’s Contract – It’s ALL Dr. Luke!
This is crazy! As you know, Kesha has been in court fighting to get out of her recording contract under Dr. Luke/Sony, as she alleges that Dr. Luke has abused and raped her over the course of their 10-year working relationship. A judge ruled in Luke’s favor in court last week, saying that Kesha can simply record with other producers under the Sony umbrella, and she doesn’t need to be released from her contract to do so. (The trial addressing the abuse allegations has yet to begin.) However, there are some new developments! Following their other star artists like Adele, Lady Gaga and more speaking out in support of Kesha, it appears that Sony is feeling the heat. They have released a statement on the matter, and they are WIPING THEIR HANDS CLEAN, putting it ALL on Dr. Luke!
(Photos) Kesha Releases Statement Amid Legal Battle With Dr. Luke
Ke$ha has been getting tons of support from fans and peers as she battles her alleged abuser Dr. Luke in court, in an attempt to get out of any contracts legally-binding her to him. Though it’s clear that the pop singer wants nothing to do with the famed producer because of their history, it has been unclear exactly why she wants out of her Sony Records contract, as even the judge ruled that she can merely work with other producers under the Sony umbrella – something that Luke himself echoed while speaking out on Twitter. During his same mini-rant, he accused Ke$ha of doing this simply to renegotiate a bigger, more lucrative contract, and now she has decided to clear the air.
