Despite its many delays, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s joint album, Vultures, has finally dropped. Unfortunately, not everyone is excited by its release. Today (February 10), in an Instagram Story, Donna Summer’s estate voiced their anger over West’s use of the late singer’s music.
“Kanye West asked permission to use Donna Summer’s song ‘I Feel Love,’ [and] he was denied,” they wrote. “He changed the word, [then] had someone re-sign it or used AI. But it’s ‘I Feel Love.’ Copyright infringement!”
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They then went on to tag West, his collaborator Ty Dolla Sign, and even Sharon Osbourne. Why Sharon Osbourne? Well, for those keeping count, this marks the third musician (or their family) to come out to explicitly state that they did not clear West’s use of their work.
On February 9, Ozzy Osbourne took to X (formerly Twitter) to slam West for his alleged unauthorized use of his song “War Pigs.” But the post has since been deleted.
Backstreet Boys are also rumored to have pushed back against West’s use of their 1997 hit, “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).”
Even Nicki Minaj has refused to clear her previously recorded verse for his previously leaked song, “New Body.”
Could Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s album lead them to a lengthy legal battle? Fans will have to stay tuned.
Several musicians including Nicki Minaj, Backstreet Boys, Ozzy Osbourne, and the estate of Donna Summer have refused to give the okay of either their verses or sample usage. These decisions could have certainly contributed to the album’s multiple delays. In spite of the setbacks, the duo managed to drop Vultures. But not everyone can listen to the new album.
Is Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures Available On Spotify?
On February 9, the musicians surprised fans when the highly anticipated album was shared on streaming platforms. However, not even a day later, users began to report that Vultures could no longer be accessed. However, according to Variety, that temporary technical flub didn’t last long. A source close to the musicians told the outlet that the wrong version of the project was imported into streaming services but was quickly updated.
So, is Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s collaborative album, Vultures, available on Spotify? The simple answer is no, at least not yet. As of February 10, Vultures, is available on Apple Music and Tidal.
Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures tracklist
1. “Stars”
2. “Keys To My Life”
3. “Paid”
4. “Talking” Feat. North West
5. “Back To Me” Feat. Freddie Gibbs
6. “Hoodrat”
7. “Do It” Feat. Nipsey Hussle and YG
8. “Paperwork” Feat. Quavo
9. “Burn”
10. “Fuk Sumn” Feat. Playboi Carti and Travis Scott
11. “Vultures” Feat. Lil Durk and Bump J
12. “Carnival” Feat. Rich The Kid and Playboi Carti
13. “Beg Forgiveness”
14. “Good (Don’t Die)”
15. “Problematic”
16. “King”
Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures artwork
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Las Vegas’ Lovers & Friends music festival will be coming back for another year. With Usher, Backstreet Boys, Snoop Dogg, and many more musicians set to perform, it is truly gearing up to be another jam-packed day for those attending.
Given the festival announced its 2024 lineup just a few days ago, there is a ton of new information to know about it — along with how to get tickets.
Here’s everything to help you be prepared.
When Is Lovers & Friends 2024?
The Lovers & Friends Festival will take place on Saturday, May 4, as the artists will be only performing at the one-day event.
Where Is Lovers & Friends 2024 Held?
The Lovers & Friends event is being held at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
Who Is Headlining Lovers & Friends 2024?
There are quite a few headliners for this year, with Janet Jackson, Usher, Backstreet Boys, Lil Wayne, Gwen Stefani, and Snoop Dogg being among the top-billed performers.
When Does The Lovers & Friends 2024 Lineup Come Out?
The lineup for Lovers & Friends 2024 has already been released, as it dropped earlier this week. You can view the poster below.
Is Lovers & Friends 2024 Sold Out?
Right now, no. Tickets for the Lovers & Friends festival have yet to go on sale, but will likely wind up selling out.
Can You Still Buy Tickets For Lovers & Friends 2024?
Those interested in attending the festival can sign up for the presale through their website. The tickets will go on sale tomorrow (January 26) at 10 a.m. PT.
How Much Are These Lovers & Friends 2024 Tickets?
A General Admission pass starts at $235, and GA+ begins at $595. A VIP ticket starts at $695. There is also a VIP Cabana option, along with hotel and ticket packages starting at $679.
Earlier this week, Usher announced the return of his nostalgia-packed festival, Lovers & Friends, bringing both excitement and confusion from fans of turn-of-the-millennium hip-hop and R&B. Both emotions were largely reactions to the same thing: The sheer number of artists listed on the flyer, from headliners Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, and Snoop Dogg to the one-hit-wonders hovering near the bottom of the list like Lumidee, J-Kwon, and Iyaz.
On one hand, there wer enough to justify the price of the ticket (and standing up for hours on end) for the millennials who came of age during the 2000s, but on the other, there are so many names, it’s hard to believe that they would all fit in just one day when the festival returns to Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 4. However, that certainly seems to be what the organizers will attempt to do, as the festival’s flyer only advertises a one-day event.
For those last two iterations, it remained a one-day festival, with last year’s concert headlined by Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, and Pitbull. So, it stands to reason that it will continue to be a one-day festival, but as the lineup continues to expand year after year, its fans would almost certainly love to see it expand once again to accommodate all those early-aughts favorites. Check out the full lineup below:
The Full Lovers & Friends Festival 2024 Lineup
Usher (performing Confessions)
Janet Jackson
Backstreet Boys
Snoop Dogg
Lil Wayne (performing Tha Carter III)
Alicia Keys
Gwen Stefani
Nas
Mary J. Blige
Nelly Furtado
Ludacris
Ja Rule & Ashanti
Ciara
Nelly
T-Pain
TLC
Akon
Ne-Yo
M.I.A.
Timbaland
Keyshia Cole
Brandy
Monica
Eve
Kelly Rowland
Craig David
Sean Paul
6lack
Jodeci
Jason Derulo
Robin Thicke
98 Degrees
Tyrese
Majid Jordan
Method Man & Redman
Rick Ross
Jeezy
Fat Joe
T.I.
Mase
E-40
SWV
Xscape
Tank
Jeremih
The-Dream
Pretty Ricky
Ginuwine
Mario
Jojo
Mya
Kelis
Lloyd
Dru Hill
Keri Hilson
Lupe Fiasco
Too Short
Cam’ron
Twista
Juvenile
Paul Wall
Trina
Ying Yang Twins
David Banner
Lil Flip
Plies
Mims
Tweet
Next
Lumidee
Nina Sky
Total
Blaque
702
Amerie
Paula Deanda
Jon B
112
J Holiday
J-Kwon
Iyaz
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The third edition of Lovers & Friends is set to bring an all-star lineup to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Headlined by music icons Usher, Janet Jackson, and Backstreet Boys, the festival promises an unforgettable experience with performances from Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nas, Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, TLC, Timbaland, and more. Special sets include Lil Wayne performing Tha Carter III in its entirety, and Usher celebrating the 20th anniversary of Confessions. Presale begins on Friday, January 26, at 10 AM PT, with various ticket options available, including VIP packages and VIP Cabanas. Lovers & Friends has also partnered with Jampack for hotel and ticket packages, offering exclusive amenities for festival-goers. For ticket details and more information, visit LoversAndFriendsFest.com.
Usher, Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, and Snoop Dogg have been announced as the headliners for the 2024 Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas, and millennials everywhere are checking their bank accounts and stacking their coins in anticipation of the presale this week. Fortunately, if they miss the presale on Friday (January 26), they’ll have plenty of time to make arrangements ahead of the festival’s May 4 date (and cop some orthopedics). So…
How Much Are Tickets For Lovers & Friends 2024?
General Admission tickets start at $235, GA+ starts at $595, and VIP starts at $695. Friday’s pre-sale begins at 10 am PT, and if any tickets are left over, a general sale will follow. You can visit loversandfriendsfest.com for more information.
Find the full festival lineup below.
Lovers & Friends Festival 2024 Lineup
Usher (performing Confessions)
Janet Jackson
Backstreet Boys
Snoop Dogg
Lil Wayne (performing Tha Carter III)
Alicia Keys
Gwen Stefani
Nas
Mary J. Blige
Nelly Furtado
Ludacris
Ja Rule & Ashanti
Ciara
Nelly
T-Pain
TLC
Akon
Ne-Yo
M.I.A.
Timbaland
Keyshia Cole
Brandy
Monica
Eve
Kelly Rowland
Craig David
Sean Paul
6lack
Jodeci
Jason Derulo
Robin Thicke
98 Degrees
Tyrese
Majid Jordan
Method Man & Redman
Rick Ross
Jeezy
Fat Joe
T.I.
Mase
E-40
SWV
Xscape
Tank
Jeremih
The-Dream
Pretty Ricky
Ginuwine
Mario
Jojo
Mya
Kelis
Lloyd
Dru Hill
Keri Hilson
Lupe Fiasco
Too Short
Cam’ron
Twista
Juvenile
Paul Wall
Trina
Ying Yang Twins
David Banner
Lil Flip
Plies
Mims
Tweet
Next
Lumidee
Nina Sky
Total
Blaque
702
Amerie
Paula Deanda
Jon B
112
J Holiday
J-Kwon
Iyaz
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Usher had to do it again. The “Good Good” singer — who was selected to play perform the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show — has brought back his festival, Lovers And Friends, to take over the Las Vegas Festival Grounds once again on May 4 with another nostalgic installment headlined by Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Backstreet Boys, and of course, Usher himself. Other millennial faves taking the stage include Lil Wayne, Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Nas, and Nelly — the other one.
When Do Lovers & Friends 2024 Tickets Go On Sale?
The pre-sale starts on January 26 at 10 am PT. The general sale will take place after that, provided remaining stock. General Admission tickets start at $235, GA+ starts at $595, and VIP starts at $695. You can check out the festival’s website to find more details.
Lovers & Friends Festival 2024 Lineup
Usher (performing Confessions)
Janet Jackson
Backstreet Boys
Snoop Dogg
Lil Wayne (performing Tha Carter III)
Alicia Keys
Gwen Stefani
Nas
Mary J. Blige
Nelly Furtado
Ludacris
Ja Rule & Ashanti
Ciara
Nelly
T-Pain
TLC
Akon
Ne-Yo
M.I.A.
Timbaland
Keyshia Cole
Brandy
Monica
Eve
Kelly Rowland
Craig David
Sean Paul
6lack
Jodeci
Jason Derulo
Robin Thicke
98 Degrees
Tyrese
Majid Jordan
Method Man & Redman
Rick Ross
Jeezy
Fat Joe
T.I.
Mase
E-40
SWV
Xscape
Tank
Jeremih
The-Dream
Pretty Ricky
Ginuwine
Mario
Jojo
Mya
Kelis
Lloyd
Dru Hill
Keri Hilson
Lupe Fiasco
Too Short
Cam’ron
Twista
Juvenile
Paul Wall
Trina
Ying Yang Twins
David Banner
Lil Flip
Plies
Mims
Tweet
Next
Lumidee
Nina Sky
Total
Blaque
702
Amerie
Paula Deanda
Jon B
112
J Holiday
J-Kwon
Iyaz
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The 2024 lineup for the Lovers & Friends festival was unveiled today (January 23) and boy is it the ultimate millennial nostalgia fest. Usher, Janet Jackson, and Backstreet Boys are headlining, and also performing are Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nas, Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, and Mary J. Blige, among many others.
The one-day event goes down on May 4 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. If you want to go, here’s what to know about getting tickets.
How To Buy Tickets For The 2024 Lovers & Friends Festival
The pre-sale starts on January 26 at 10 a.m. PT. To sign up for access to that, visit the festival website. If any tickets are left after that, a public on-sale will follow.
As for pricing, General Admission tickets start at $235, GA+ starts at $595, and VIP starts at $695. Visit the festival website for more details about what’s included at each ticket tier.
Find the full festival lineup below.
Lovers & Friends Festival 2024 Lineup
Usher (performing Confessions)
Janet Jackson
Backstreet Boys
Snoop Dogg
Lil Wayne (performing Tha Carter III)
Alicia Keys
Gwen Stefani
Nas
Mary J. Blige
Nelly Furtado
Ludacris
Ja Rule & Ashanti
Ciara
Nelly
T-Pain
TLC
Akon
Ne-Yo
M.I.A.
Timbaland
Keyshia Cole
Brandy
Monica
Eve
Kelly Rowland
Craig David
Sean Paul
6lack
Jodeci
Jason Derulo
Robin Thicke
98 Degrees
Tyrese
Majid Jordan
Method Man & Redman
Rick Ross
Jeezy
Fat Joe
T.I.
Mase
E-40
SWV
Xscape
Tank
Jeremih
The-Dream
Pretty Ricky
Ginuwine
Mario
Jojo
Mya
Kelis
Lloyd
Dru Hill
Keri Hilson
Lupe Fiasco
Too Short
Cam’ron
Twista
Juvenile
Paul Wall
Trina
Ying Yang Twins
David Banner
Lil Flip
Plies
Mims
Tweet
Next
Lumidee
Nina Sky
Total
Blaque
702
Amerie
Paula Deanda
Jon B
112
J Holiday
J-Kwon
Iyaz
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Usher’s on a roll. Not only is he performing the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show and releasing his new album Coming Home, but the festival named after one of his biggest hits is returning this spring with another nostalgic lineup. Usher will headline the 2024 Lovers & Friends Festival alongside ’90s/2000s pop icons Janet Jackson and Backstreet Boys.
The festival is billed to return to Las Vegas on Saturday, May 4, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The tickets presale starts this Friday, January 26 at 10 a.m. PT. You can find more information at LoversandFriendsFest.com. See below for more details, including the full lineup.
The Full Lovers & Friends Festival 2024 Lineup
Usher (performing Confessions)
Janet Jackson
Backstreet Boys
Snoop Dogg
Lil Wayne (performing Tha Carter III)
Alicia Keys
Gwen Stefani
Nas
Mary J. Blige
Nelly Furtado
Ludacris
Ja Rule & Ashanti
Ciara
Nelly
T-Pain
TLC
Akon
Ne-Yo
M.I.A.
Timbaland
Keyshia Cole
Brandy
Monica
Eve
Kelly Rowland
Craig David
Sean Paul
6lack
Jodeci
Jason Derulo
Robin Thicke
98 Degrees
Tyrese
Majid Jordan
Method Man & Redman
Rick Ross
Jeezy
Fat Joe
T.I.
Mase
E-40
SWV
Xscape
Tank
Jeremih
The-Dream
Pretty Ricky
Ginuwine
Mario
Jojo
Mya
Kelis
Lloyd
Dru Hill
Keri Hilson
Lupe Fiasco
Too Short
Cam’ron
Twista
Juvenile
Paul Wall
Trina
Ying Yang Twins
David Banner
Lil Flip
Plies
Mims
Tweet
Next
Lumidee
Nina Sky
Total
Blaque
702
Amerie
Paula Deanda
Jon B
112
J Holiday
J-Kwon
Iyaz
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
AJ McLean is best known for his work as a singer, dancer, and founding member of the hit boyband Backstreet Boys. Beyond his work on the microphone and the stage, the “Shape Of My Heart” singer is a family man, raising two daughters alongside his long-time wife Rochelle. Despite the pair appearing to be the picture of happiness throughout their more than 12-year marriage, AJ and Rochelle have recently announced an official end to their relationship. Though the two have decided to part ways, the family they share will always unite them. Here’s a look into the full timeline of their relationship.
AJ McLean first met Rochelle in 2008 while she was working as a waitress at the Saddle Ranch in West Hollywood. AJ was immediately smitten, though Rochelle held reservations about agreeing to go on a date. According to the couple, she would continue to reject AJ’s advances for a full year before finally agreeing to go on their first date.
March 2009: The First Date
Rochelle McLean, formerly Rochelle Karidis, finally agreed to go on a date with the Backstreet Boy in March 2009. When asked about his first date with his wife on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, AJ McLean explained, “She was gone for a year … she came back a year later. I asked her out again, and March 22nd, 2009, was our first date.”
December 2011: The Couple Marry After 2 Years Of Dating
After seeing each other romantically for only 10 months, AJ McLean proposed to Rochelle on his birthday in January 2010. Just under two years later, the couple finally tied the knot. AJ and Rochelle were married at the Beverly Hills Hotel in December 2011, with a beautiful gothic-themed ceremony.
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November 2012: The Couple Welcome Their First Child
In November of 2012, AJ and Rochelle McLean began a family, welcoming their first daughter Elliott. The original name assigned to their daughter at birth was Ava, though the child chose to change her name at the age of 9 to more appropriately reflect her identity.
The “I Want It That Way” vocalist explained in a write-up in People that he supports his daughter completely in changing her name, though he specified that she still identifies as female, stating, “When my daughter asked to change her name to Elliott, initially, I didn’t know if it was a transgender thing, which it is not, but it is a personal choice. And it is her body, it’s her name, it’s her everything.”
March 2017: The McLean Family Welcomes A Second Daughter
Couldn’t have been happier to spend Halloween with these two little monkeys of mine! Hope yours was spooky and sweet everybody, Happy Halloween!!! pic.twitter.com/mSNCFuberg
AJ and Rochelle McLean’s second daughter, Lyric, was born in March 2017. The Backstreet Boys singer is one of several prominent musicians to name his child Lyric after his affinity for music, putting him in the company of Glenn Medeiros, Royce Da 5’9″, and several others. Unlike her older sister, Lyric McLean has not yet expressed any dissatisfaction with her given name.
In March 2023, AJ and Rochelle confirmed that they were separating after 11 years of marriage. When they first announced the separation, the couple held firm that they had hopes of reconciling after spending some time apart, but it ultimately appears that that hasn’t been the case. In a statement to Us, the couple said, “Marriage is hard but worth it. We have mutually decided to separate temporarily to work on ourselves and on our marriage with the hope of building a stronger future.”
January 2024: The Couple Decide To Officially End Their Marriage
Despite their initial plans to regroup and return to their marriage, the couple officially announced on January 1 that they had given up on the relationship. While the pair have acknowledged that their separation revealed fundamental differences in their relationship, AJ and Rochelle McLean have maintained a positive friendship throughout the split. The pair will continue to healthily co-parent and have asked for respect and privacy as they navigate their next chapter. Despite the duo not enduring, it is clear that their family shares a lot of love.
