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By now, we're sure you've heard that Taylor Swift covered the Earth, Wind & Fire classic "September." And also that it sounds like ... well ... that. Twitter wasn't here for Swift's shenanigans and made its anger known.That Taylor Swift cover of "September" sounds like housing discrimination— Zito (@_Zeets) April 13, 2018I’d like to announce that I actually listened to Taylor Swift’s remake of Earth Wind & Fire’s “September”Does anyone know how to report a hate crime?— michaelharriot (@michaelharriot) April 14, 2018Taylor Swift says 28th of September instead of 21st September pic.twitter.com/NETxEuolN4— hazal (@hazalison) April 12, 2018When I saw Taylor Swift did a cover of September pic.twitter.com/UZ28V3zieE— 🐝lawtestr🖤🌺 (@KingPooki3) April 13, 2018But the prize for best reaction to the cover goes to these three black women:These Black Women listening to Taylor Swift’s cover of “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire is SENDING ME 😭😂😭😂😭😂😭 pic.twitter.com/TIFm2137OT— The Vixen of Gay T W I T T E R✊🏾 (@_TheRealKareem_) April 18, 2018You can feel the centuries of disappointment from our ancestors in these black aunties' faces! They are not here for this ultimate appropriation! And we love the array of feelings between the three women: disgust, confusion and laughter. All valid reactions to this cover. This ain't Earth, Wind & Fire, this is Globe, Breeze & Steam.In fact, let's just end this on a joyful note — with the real...

Quincy Jones and Blue Ivy Carter are on the Mount Rushmore of shadiest moments of 2018 already. During a recent interview with GQ Magazine, the 84-year-old music legend opened up about the intimate details of his life. He also took time out to throw a little shade towards Taylor Swift.Interviewer Chris Heath asked Jones whether or not he enjoyed the pop star's music. The EGOT winner apparently just made an unpleasant face before delicately chipping away at the "Look What You Made Me Do" singer.  “We need more songs, man,” Jones told GQ. “F*cking songs, not hooks.” Heath tried to lighten the blow by noting that some consider Swift “the great songwriter of our age.”“Whatever crumbles your cookie,” Jones said, laughing.The music legend has also taken some flak for another statement he made in the interview regarding his dating life.He told Heath that he has 22 girlfriends around the world ranging in age from 21 to 42. “[I got] girlfriends everywhere. Cape Town. Cairo. Stockholm — she’s coming in next week. Brazil — Belo Horizonte, Sao Paulo and Rio. Shanghai — got a great girl over there from Shanghai, man. Cairo, whew,” Jones said.When it was observed that some of these girlfriends are younger than his daughters, Heath asked Jones if he was opposed to dating women his own age.“There’s nothing ... there’s no upside [to dating a woman my age],” Jones replied. “You gotta be kidding. I got me some technology out there ... keep fat and old away from here. Buzzes if they’re too old. But you’d be surprised. ... These women, the young ones, are aggressive now. Oh my God, they’re fearless, man. All over the world.”Realizing later how his comments would likely come across, Jones tweeted out an apology to his fans and to women, in general:pic.twitter.com/yMKI9HIsj8— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) January 18, 2018Whatever crumbles your cookie, Mr. Jones, whatever crumbles your...

Tiffany Haddish is the best storyteller ever. Remember when she told that epic story involving herself, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith on Jimmy Kimmel Live?! Well, it looks like she is continuing that best-story-ever talk show tour ... this time on Ellen. Haddish, who told Ellen that she's "a professional energy producer" certainly lived up to that claim when she brought all kinds of rambunctious energy during her chat with comedian and talk show host. During their talk, she recapped the time she had dinner with the legendary Barbara Streisand and subsequently taught her about Cardi B."She's my sister," the Girls Trip star quipped about Streisand, reminding Ellen that they're both Jewish. "There she was and she was like 'Tiffany!' and I was like, "What up girrrrrl!" Haddish then said she began talking about Cardi B and how the rapper had "transformed her life," becoming a role model. To that, Streisand replied, "Who is Cardi B?" And Haddish replied, "Oh, you don't know?!"Haddish then sung "Bodak Yellow" for her, and Streisand replied, "Sounds catchy!" And the rest is Cardi B history. Just so y’all know I taught my big sister about @CardiB_ today pic.twitter.com/sGt7R1hOwi— Tiffany Haddish (@TiffanyHaddish) November 26, 2017Thx for the @iamcardib lesson @TiffanyHaddish. B 😘 https://t.co/0Q1myeUV2X— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) November 27, 2017Haddish also chatted about having a soul food dinner with Taylor Swift, who performed on the very same SNL episode that Haddish hosted. "First of all, Taylor can cook!," exclaimed the actress/comedian. "The chicken was bomb! And she made cornbread! Bomb!" Oh, really?!Haddish also shared a secret recipe of her own: watch the clip at the end of this article, and you'll learn how to make "joyful greens."Overall, each and every story was hilarious in Haddish's own unique way. We can't wait for her next appearance, because Tiffany Haddish is winning in so many ways, and we're here for...

The Queen Beyoncé Knowles Carter is now the highest-earning woman in music for 2017, according to Forbes. The financial publication suggests Beyoncé's pre-tax income between June 2016 and June 2017 was $105 million, putting her ahead of fellow high earners Adele ($69 million) and 2016's richest woman in music, Taylor Swift ($44 million) by a massive landslide.The gargantuan success of Beyonce's Lemonade album, as well as the success of the Formation Tour, aided her rise to the top. Also rising through the ranks is another dynamic vocalist who is, ironically, a huge fan of Bey, Adele. Adele released 25 and took off on her first world tour since 2011, increasing her earnings over the period.Swift, however, had been relatively quiet in terms of projects being released and touring around the time the income was recorded. Nonetheless, Swift has managed to secure her seat in third place on the list. Reports from Fader state that with the release of her latest album Reputation, as well as tour dates, Swift may return to the top in 2018.Here is Forbes' Top 10 Highest Paid Women in Music: June 2016-June 20171. Beyoncé: $105 million2. Adele: $69 million3. Taylor Swift: $44 million4. Celine Dion: $42 million5. Jennifer Lopez: $38 million6. Dolly Parton: $37 million7. Rihanna: $36 million8. Britney Spears: $34 million9. Katy Perry: $33 million10. Barbra Streisand: $30 millionCongratulations to Queen Bey on her rise to the top of the money...

Not long after the announcement of the release of her sixth studio album "Reputation," which dropped on Nov. 10, Kanye West fans did not hesitate to harp on the fact that the release falls on the 10-year anniversary of the Chicago rapper's mother's passing. Donda West devastatingly passed away Nov. 10, 2007; amongst many things, Ye commemorated her life with his single "Hey Mama."A source close to Taylor says that there was absolutely no correlation for the release, although it is rather ironic considering the history between Swift and West. Fans decided that the gesture by Swift was ill-advised and opted to commemorate the date in their own way. One fan decided to create a Facebook page encouraging Yeezy fans to play "Hey Mama" on the day of Swift's album release. Reports from The Ringer state that Spotify streams rose from 23.6 to 24.3 million, a roughly 700,000 stream increase over a 24-hour span. The classic single did not rise to any chart-topping stats due to multiple streams being from repeated plays, yet Swift's numbers are on the rise. According to Billboard, "Reputation" sold about 700,000 copies in the U.S. on its first day. One source notes that there is a lesson to be learned about choosing your battles wisely. Complex says there is no stopping Swifties after they've waited three years for a new project. However, Yeezy fans may beg to differ....

The copycat wars continue! Recently, the director of Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do" video, Joseph Kahn, responded to accusations that the video stole Beyoncé's "Formation" steez with complete denial. And he poked a bit at the Beyhive, as well. Why is everyone afraid of the Beyhive? What can they do? Pop out of your twitter screen and force you to wear Gucci?— Joseph Kahn (@JosephKahn) September 1, 2017Now, Kahn is adding spark to the fire. In his recent interview with the LA Times, Kahn discussed his latest Beyhive beef. Of the Beyhive swarm, he said, "I'm basically battle rapping on Twitter!"  “It’s not ‘Formation’ at all. They try to say she’s wearing a black crop top and Beyoncé wore a black crop top," Kahn said. "But they don’t realize in 2015 in ‘Bad Blood,’ Taylor Swift was wearing a black crop top. I really do think, by the way, that Beyoncé copied ‘Bad Blood.’”Bad blood, indeed! And the Beyhive is certainly not pleased:Someone said Beyoncé copied Taylor Swift pic.twitter.com/nGnwcUWMSH— Timo 🐝 (@timoazalea) September 7, 2017Idk what Taylor is trying to serve with this era, but this isn't what we ordered. pic.twitter.com/OmxwiqLNMw— Regina Phalange (@KingBeyonceStan) September 3, 2017he really had the nerve to say beyoncé... copied.. taylor swift? pic.twitter.com/giXJMlXRp2— bri | #DefendDACA (@apriIsdrew) September 7, 2017Why in gods name would Beyonce ever need to copy Taylor Swift?? 😂— 🕸️🎃SPOOKY™🎃🕸️ (@glitterxnebula) September 7, 2017If you "really" think Beyoncé copied bad blood then you "really" must've fallen and smacked your little head on the pavement @JosephKahn pic.twitter.com/9Bf5NoTfUe— Juan Gaywood (@Juangaywood) September 7, 2017Beyhive live footage,...

If you've followed Kanye West and Taylor Swift's roller coaster of conflicts and make-ups, you know that with the debut of her newest music video for "Look What You Made Me Do," and the announcement that her new album will be released on the anniversary of the death of West's mother, has added even more fuel to that fire.How so?Well, many fans felt that Swift's video contained some disrespectful imagery:I'm sorry but there's no way around it, Taylor is mocking Kim. A bathtub full of jewels when Kim was put in the tub during her robbery.— Emma (@kimyonceee) August 28, 2017Taylor Swift making fun of Kim K's robbery in her new video is as low as it gets. That girl is pure evil. #VMAs— 🌴🎋🍀🐲 (@nickitellem) August 28, 2017Kanye supporters also aren't here for the release date of Swift's album.In protest, they are pulling an Auntie Maxine by reclaiming the November 10 date.According to Teen Vogue, a Reddit user with the handle JoshuaLinker, is leading the movement, suggesting that West fans should play "Hey Mama" on Spotify on repeat throughout that day to out stream Swift. The idea has gone viral. An official event has even been created on Facebook in honor of what is being called "Hey Mama Day," with more than 4,000 users pledged to participate.Universal Music Group, Swift's record company, has stated that "there is no correlation" between the album's release date and the anniversary of Donda West's death."It is standard practice that releases come out on Fridays, and we locked in this release date based on other Universal Music Group releases," a record label spokesperson said.Kanye fans aren't the only ones upset at Swift. Beyoncé fans are also angry with the former country star over similarities between the visuals for "Look What You Made Me Do" and the video for...

As we reported in "The Internet Accuses Taylor Swift Of Jacking Beyoncé's Style, Is Unimpressed," before Swift's music video was released, the Beyhive was already swarming.At the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift debuted her new "Look What You Made Me Do" video, which featured similar imagery and a dance number that resembled Beyoncé's "Formation."People immediately took to Twitter and tore Swift and her creative team to shreds.It looks like this is going to be a Taylor Swift's "Lemonade". Pumpkin Spice. pic.twitter.com/ffXJOl8pQf— Nato Jacobs (@DomTheHuman) August 25, 2017My daddy Trump supporter, Momma Starbucks drinker, You mix the mayonnaise with the privilege make a country singer (singer) pic.twitter.com/FE0bPhGOHk— ❄️🐺Matt Stark🐺❄️ (@_MatthewBoomin_) August 25, 2017Beyoncé: Formation. Taylor: I've faced discrimination as well, they took my backup dancers. pic.twitter.com/bx8xWalIJX— Mary Bryan (@marybryan3) August 25, 2017According to Vulture, however, Joseph Kahn, the director of the LWYMMD video denied accusations that he ripped off Queen Bey's visuals.We'll let you be the judge of that.“I’ve worked with Beyoncé a few times. She’s an amazing person. The #LWYMMDvideo is not in her art space. Love and respect to Bey,” he tweeted.Though the video was well received among fans and the buzz about Swift copying Beyoncé's Lemonade, LWYMMD was released on the anniversary of Kanye West's mother's death.This led to major controversy as just about everyone knows the correlation to Swift and West after the 2009 MTV VMAs when West interrupted Swift's acceptance speech to say that 'Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time.Though the two reconciled in recent years, there have been other disputes between the two such as the public feud over Kanye West's music video 'Famous'. Swift's label has yet to comment on whether the choice to debut the video on the questionable date was intentional or...

Taylor Swift recently announced both her new album, Reputation and the album's debut single, "Look What You Made Me Do". The video for the single won't be released until the MTV Video Music Awards, but she dropped a teaser:Official #LWYMMDvideo world premiere. Sunday 8/27 at the @vmas pic.twitter.com/tjAxr8qdsY— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 25, 2017Look familiar?The internet certainly thinks so!Folks have peeped game and are accusing Swift for jacking Beyoncé's Lemonade steez. Even the stills from the video look very Bey-esque:Still from this music video look like very bad rip offs of Lemonade. https://t.co/PfcfivgLr0— Darth Susan 🤷🏾‍♂️ (@TheNeueJohn) August 25, 2017That formation pose; everyone knows it!The black leotards, the mansion with chandeliers ... you can't help but to do a double-take.  "Okay ladies now let's gentrification." pic.twitter.com/B8xL0oxrKl— Kar L. Stine (@karyewest) August 25, 2017Not only that, but some feel that even Swift's "surprise" drop was reminiscent of Beyoncé's album release.Of course, Black Twitter did its thing:taylor swift wanna be beyonce so bad. fake surprise album drop, aesthetics. girl bye.— bad demonicana (@bad_dominicana) August 25, 2017Beyoncé got lemonade Taylor swift got avocado pic.twitter.com/KRTuo5LTV9— jimmy c hendrix jr (@jimmyhendrixjr) August 25, 2017Lemonade and Minute Maid pic.twitter.com/onBLP9pHvR— Neal Carter (@nealcarter) August 25, 2017THIS IS TAYLOR'S ***LEMONADE*** DRINK UP HATERS 😭 pic.twitter.com/NqkMMTVcSV— Caity Weaver (@caityweaver) August 25, 2017It looks like this is going to be a Taylor Swift's "Lemonade". Pumpkin Spice. pic.twitter.com/ffXJOl8pQf— Nato Jacobs (@DomTheHuman) August 25, 2017Not only the visuals, but the sonic and lyrical content were taken to task as well:This song sounds so...small? Like I made it on a school desktop for a computer class. (Except I got all A's hunny)— Caity Weaver (@caityweaver) August 25, 2017People around me (myself included) genuinely trying to figure out if it might POSSIBLY be a joke song. Meanwhile Tayla like pic.twitter.com/uqsuC7gdQR— Caity Weaver (@caityweaver) August 25, 2017"My daddy Pennsylvania, momma from Pennsylvania, You mix that Pennsyl with a Vania I am from Pennylvaniaaaa" pic.twitter.com/uJZ2K9fJX7— Marcia Belsky (@MarciaBelsky) August 25, 2017"if he hit it right, I might take his ass to Arby's." pic.twitter.com/IpocGzeQGX— Ziwe (@ziwe) August 25, 2017Taylor Swift riding something with brown skin to success is pretty on brand pic.twitter.com/OYoas0f6o0— David Dennis Jr. (@DavidDTSS) August 25, 2017You ever get mad that someone so rich has such bad taste? Like she can afford to have taste and doesn't.— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) August 25, 2017*calls radio station* please don't play that Taylor Swift song I was having a good day.— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) August 25, 2017When Tayla announced a new album it was like this: pic.twitter.com/jeJ8mWe3OR— Caity Weaver (@caityweaver) August 25, 2017When everyone came together to bash the single it was like this: pic.twitter.com/OSGg8CLZMF— Caity Weaver (@caityweaver) August 25, 2017And, finally, amidst all the dragging, was someone who found the album's release date a little questionable:ok i was done complaining about taylor swift i felt gross n w/e and then i saw this n absolutely fuck taylor swift pic.twitter.com/ws9LYkmeFu— darcie (@333333333433333) August 25,...

According to Billboard, TLC member, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas told People that she would love to collaborate with singer, Taylor Swift.“I like Taylor Swift a lot,” Chilli told the magazine. “She has really fun, catchy songs. It’s so funny, I always say Any guy that’s gonna date her, just be careful, because if it doesn’t work out, they know by now the next single is gonna be about them! I love how real she is. I really respect her a lot as an artist.”Taylor Swift has been out of the spotlight for quite some time now, but when asked about if she would consider collaborating with Swift, Chilli did not hesitate to gush over the pop singer:“I would love that because she would cover ‘Unpretty’ on her tours sometimes,” said the R&B legend. “We really need to make that happen -- put her right there in the middle, playing the guitar, and we can harmonize away. I think that would be awesome if that ever happened. Let’s do it!”Twitterverse doesn't seem that amused by Thomas' statement.Considering the backlash Chilli got for saying, “I think All Lives Matter" in an interview with Channel 4 News earlier this year, she is not off to the greatest start toward promoting TLC's new album, No Introduction.And all we have to say...