Lady Gaga Grammy Debacle Continues As Criticism Spreads And Family Of Natalie Cole Slam Snub

Lady Gaga as David Bowie

The Grammys are still being slammed over their telecast this past Sunday that suffered the lowest rating in 7-years. I did not watch the show (I'm boycotting them over giving copyright infringing artists Grammys), but I have read articles on the telecast and seen a clip on Twitter of Lady GaGa's tribute to the late music legend David Bowie. 

Lady Gaga as David Bowie

Lady GaGa can sing, but it would have been better had she not tried to dress like Bowie and franticly moved around the stage like an escaped mental patient. Bowie's performances were not like that. GaGa looked clumsy trying to be Bowie and the make up was amateurish and symmetrically uneven. They did not correctly recreate his look. Bowie simply didn't look that way.

Lady Gaga as David Bowie

The Grammy committee could have allowed Gaga to do ONE song not EIGHT, which led to other tributes being scrapped. They could have also invited Bowie's friends Mick Jagger and Grace Jones to America from England to do a tribute, as they knew him and are apart of that time in music, having lived it with him during their respective hay days. The Gaga tribute was very misguided and strange to the point it even offended Bowie's son.

The family of the late music legend, Natalie Cole, has slammed the Grammy committee for omitting a tribute to the singer who died last December. As stated in previous articles, I am not of the belief the snub was racially related, as the Grammys have given many awards to minorities over the years. 

David Bowie

I remember when I was a kid Cole dominated a Grammy telecast with the song "Unforgettable" winning multiple awards for her moving duet with her deceased dad, Nat King Cole. However, the Grammys scrapped a musical tribute to Cole and others because Gaga's overindulgent 7-minute set to Bowie that audiences deemed a big commercial for her sponsor Intel, took over the show.

 Gaga's set should have been shorter. As stated in the column on Monday, February 15, 2016, prior to the Grammys' airing "Even 30-seconds of a top song by each such as Cole'a 'Unforgettable' White's 'September' or 'After The Love Is Gone' Bowie's 'Let's Dance' and 'You Belong To The City' by Frey from the Miami Vice soundtrack." (Grammy Awards Slammed As Racist Over Excluding Black Stars From The Posthumous Musical Tribute Segment Of The Show)."

Natalie Cole won 9 Grammys in her career and received 21 nominations

No one would have been offended at such a montage and performance sequence. If they had closed out the tribute section with "After The Love Is Gone" people would have been tearful, due to the song's lyrics and tone indicating a goodbye (which audiences would be saying goodbye to the stars who had passed away). 

It should be noted, the Grammys reversed their position on Maurice White, as articles reveal a musical tribute to him was added and he was awarded a posthumous lifetime achievement award. However, no musical tribute was added for Cole and they really could have shaved some of GaGa's time to do so.

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Natalie Cole's family 'outraged' over Grammy snub 

 

Wednesday 17 February 2016 04.20 EST Last modified on Wednesday 17 February 2016 04.24 EST - Natalie Cole’s family have shared their disappointment following the “disrespectful tribute, or lack thereof” for the late singer at the Grammy awards this week. While Cole, who died on 31 December, was acknowledged during a short “in memoriam” montage to artists who died in the previous year, members of her family have said she deserved a longer homage. 

Cole’s sisters Timolin and Casey, told ET Online: “Words cannot express the outrage and utter disappointment at the disrespectful tribute, or lack thereof, to a legendary artist such as our sister.” “Here is a woman who has been in the business for four decades, had 21 Grammy nominations and won nine Grammys,” the singer’s son, Robert Adam Yancy, said. “She deserves more than [to be a part of] a minute-and-a-half tribute.” Yancy called the Grammy’s brief tribute “shameless”, in light of individual performances during the ceremony that were dedicated to David Bowie, the Eagles’ Glenn Frey and BB King...

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Entertainers And Athletes Who Have Been Robbed By Financial Advisers And Managers And How To Avoid The Same

 

Manny Pacquiao

Many entertainers and athletes have been robbed by their financial advisors and managers. This has occurred for various reasons. Sometimes navigating the waters of fame and fortune for the inexperienced, proves too much, so they rely on others, who sometimes turn out to be untrustworthy and unethical. Entertainers and athletes need to be aware of the pitfalls when choosing representation regarding their finances. There are many sharks in the industry who will take advantage of you if they can.

Beloved Filipino boxer, Manny Pacquiao was ripped off by his accountant/financial advisor. Money was stolen and the boxing star’s taxes not paid, putting him in a difficult predicament. The truth came out when his accountant died of a stroke and all the paperwork he hid from Pacquiao revealed the discrepancies in how the star's finances were improperly handled. Pacquiao has since earned millions more from recent fights.

 

Billy Joel

Superstar singer and gifted musician, Billy Joel, responsible for some of the biggest pop hits of the past 30-years, was robbed by his brother-in-law, who acted as a financial manager. Joel’s brother-in-law stole $15,000,000 the star has not recovered to this day. In speaking about the incident during an interview, one can sense the hurt Joel feels that someone close to him betraying him in this manner. 

Steve Harvey

Well-know comedian and talk show host, Steve Harvey, lost millions of dollars when his financial advisor ripped him off and left him owing a massive amount of money in back taxes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. His adviser failed to submit tax payments for years and pilfered Harvey's funds as well. Harvey had to greatly increase his workload for a significant period of time to pay the back taxes owed to the government, in a debt that has now been settled.

Jerry Supiran

Former child star, Jerry Supiran, 40, made many appearances on hit shows in the 1980s and early 1990s. He is most famous for his role as Jamie on the 1980s hit sitcom “Small Wonder.” However, a Supiran states a former advisor and a stripper he dated ripped him off, stealing $500,000 of his money. This sent Supiran’s finances into disarray. He tried to find work and was employed as a waiter before the restaurant closed down. In 2012, Supiran ended up homeless. The Judiciary Report has repeatedly warned against dating/marrying promiscuous people and gold diggers. They have bankrupted many people.

 

Gary Coleman

Former child star and actor, the late Gary Coleman, made millions starring on the 1980’s sitcom “Different Strokes” and via related deals. The hit show led to many financial opportunities. However, Coleman’s adoptive parents, as well as a gay Michael Jackson impersonator he began living with, stole his millions. Coleman ended up bankrupt and very bitter. He went from being a top star on television to a security guard in a discount store, where a lady harassed him, resulting in a physical altercation and arrest.

Grace Jones

Legendary model/singer/actress, Grace Jones, ended up bankrupt after her accountant made off with millions of dollars she’d earned in her career. The money was not recovered. Jones began working again, earning more money from various projects. Jones later married a wealthy Englishman and now lives in Britain.

Many entertainers and athletes do not have degrees but there are a few basics that can help keep you on the road to financial freedom and economic stability: 

 

Do not give anyone power of attorney over your finances, as this will grant them the right to spend and move your money around as they see fit. Power of attorney grants them the right to take out small or large, in your name. Power of attorney grants them the right to purchase homes and cars in your name, as well as take out lines of credit and credit cards. 

Be in control of your finances. Sign your own checks to pay bills and to cover other expenses.

Do not give others credit cards/debit cards on your major bank accounts. It is one thing to have a small household account with money in it to pay utility bills, buy groceries, pay the gardener ect. Assigning a debit/bank card on a small account such as this to a parent or spouse to pay household bills is fine (with a limited overdraft). However, the bulk of your money should be in secured, government backed bank accounts that are not accessible to others. 

Buy a house, even a small one, when the financial opportunity presents itself. Buying is better than renting, as that's putting money back into your pocket via home ownership. You can rent a room in the property to someone you know or apply with the local government to add a one bedroom/one bathroom flat/efficiency/in-law quarters in the backyard or onto the home and rent it each month. The rent from a decent flat/efficiency/in-law quarters can pay your mortgage every month over cover 50-70% of it.

Do not overspend. You do not need a million cars and a million pieces of jewelry. You do not need to try to keep up with the Jones or give off a public appearance of great wealth when your bank account reflects otherwise. Live within your means.

Do not overextend yourself. Buying houses, cars and jewelry beyond your financial means and not factoring in additional costs such as real estate taxes, property maintenance and insurance costs can result in foreclosure and property repossession.

Discipline yourself to check the balance on your bank accounts on a regular basis. You can check your balances every few days or weekly. It is your money and financial future. You can take some time out of your day to check what is transpiring with your bank accounts to ensure no identity theft, theft or overpayments have occurred. You'd be surprised how many entertainers and athletes don't know how much money they have and are surprised to find out they are either being robbed, overcharged or taken advantage of.

Go into the bank and talk to them about your finances if there is anything you are unsure of regarding what your accountant and financial advisers are doing in your name.

Learn to save money in government insured savings accounts. You do not have to spend everything you earn every time you get a paycheck. It is inadvisable. Learn to put something aside in a savings account(s).

Put aside money from your paychecks for taxes as well. Speak to a qualified accountant and the government tax collection bureau of your country to find out the tax bracket you fall in regarding the percentage of your income you owe in taxes. Don't hide it from them, as they'll find out anyway. Double check with the government what percent of your income you owe, to verify your accountant is paying the correct amount to the government and not skimming/stealing any of the money, claiming the entire figure went to taxes.

Which brings me to my next point - pay your taxes. World governments will take your possessions and assign penalties in financial fines and interest if you do not remit the money owed. Anyone telling you that you do not have to pay taxes or proposing a tax avoidance scheme to you is sorely misinformed or straight out lying. The government will find out and it will cost you more in financial penalties than you originally owed for trying to dodge paying your taxes in whole or part.   

Avoid risky investments. There are risky financial investments that claim you will become rich overnight, but it is often not so. If it was that easy everyone would do it. Think about that. Do your research before you invest. As the phrase goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Watch out for opportunistic people, both men and women, only after you for your fame and burgeoning bank account. You don't have to be mean to them, just make a mental note of what they are truly like and protect your finances and name, not to mention your heart. Some people have been badly betrayed by people they thought they could trust. At the end of the day, you have to shake it off and move on, realizing some people will tell you (and others) anything you want to hear to get money out of you or use you as a stepping stone to fame and fortune. Learn to be a good judge of character. People who truly care about you won’t want anything from you other than your time.

It's not the best idea to let people know exactly how much money you have to your name. Some, not all people, will become envious and start scheming on ways to get it. Some people will even plan robberies or try to blackmail you. Some women will entrap you with pregnancies in trying to ensure a paycheck until the child is an adult. Others will try to borrow large sums of money and take the position that you funds and they don’t need to repay you when promised or at all. You have nothing to prove to anyone in telling the world exactly how much money you have, as in the past it has proven a risk for many people. 

Try to start a small business. A good business can support you for the rest of your life, beyond your career in entertainment and sports. Do not spend too much money on this endeavor, especially if it will place you in a financially precarious situation regarding your other financial obligations. Do your research. Seek sound legal and business advice. Compare prices for goods and services that are quoted to you, via online searches and asking around.

When signing contracts, make sure you understand what you are signing. Do not sign your financial life away on any document. If you do not understand something that is written in the contract, do not be afraid to ask, even voicing your question in writing to create a paper trail. So if anyone tries anything in the future or tries to claim something other than what you agreed to, you can present the written statements requesting clarification, necessitating the other party to respond in writing and save their answer for future reference. 

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Lady Gaga Stole Dead Singer's Image And Persona

Lady GaGa

Singer Lady Gaga is once again being accused of stealing other's music and image, to support her pop music career. Yana Morgana, the mother of tragic 19-year-old singer, Lina Morgana, who committed suicide in 2007, stated Lady Gaga, real name, Stefani Germanotta, ripped off her daughter's image and style.

Before you Lady Gaga enthusiasts rubbish her claims, you should be aware of who Morgana was in relation to the story. Lina Morgana, was the former writing partner of Rob Fusari, who is the producer that discovered and penned music for Lady Gaga. Morgana also met Lady Gaga in the studio, before the singer became famous.

Lina Morgana pre-Lady GaGa

Fusari, recently sued his ex-girlfriend, Lady Gaga, for reneging on their written deal, which entitled him to a percent of the profits from her career, which is only fair, considering he came up with her name, music (some of which is infringing) and told her to get a makeover...which she did...Morgana's image, mixed with that of Grace Jones and David Bowie.

Yana Morgana insists she is not going to sue Lady Gaga. However, she wants her late daughter to receive credit for the work she, which Lady GaGa is now profiting from and for the songs Lina did with Fusari to be released.

Lady Gaga (before the nose job, breast implants and hair bleach) with ex-boyfriend, producer Rob Fusari

It is quite creepy that cocaine addicted, Lady GaGa, stole a dead singer's image. It is also not the first time another artist has accused Lady GaGa of stealing from their work. Talk about a fraud.

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Why does the melody and music to Lady Gaga's new song "Alejandro" sound so much like the 1990s song "Don't Turn Around" by Swedish pop quartet, Ace Of Base.

Lady Gaga (before the nose job, breast implants and hair bleach) with boyfriend, producer Rob Fusari

People gave Lady Gaga too much credit for being original, when her producer/boyfriend, Rob Fusari, who later sued her, created her stage name and music, while she copied eccentric artists, such David Bowie and Grace Jones, among others.

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Top to bottom: Maluca, Lady Gaga

Left to right: Lady Gaga, Shania Twain (Courtesy of ONTD)

Lady Gaga burst onto the music scene with a style reminiscent of Grace Jones and David Bowie. Her music started off on a fairly new course, representing something somewhat new and different, but of late, she has been pilfering items from other singers and it is hurting her name online, as audiences are pointing out the rip-offs.

Kerli (left) and Lady GaGa (right)

The most recent is indie singer, Maluca, who slammed Lady Gaga for stealing her trademark "soda can rollers" look, for her latest video "Telephone" featuring fellow bisexual Beyonce.

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