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Teddy Pendergrass’ Widow Responds To Tyrese’s Lawsuit

November 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Back in September, it was revealed that Tyrese had decided to take legal action against Teddy Pendergrass’ widow Joan over rights to his biopic. He claimed to have been working on the biopic since 2013 through his company Voltron Entertainment. Tyrese alleged that the company invested roughly $450K into both the biopic and a book about Pendergrass’ life. He was reportedly seeking $1 million in damages or an extension on his previously-signed contract.

Now, Joan has responded to his lawsuit, claiming that Tyrese no longer has any rights to her deceased husband’s life story. She alleges that he sold them to Warner Bros. in 2019. The deal they agreed to “[made] Warner Bros. the successor-in-interest to Voltron with respect to the Option Agreement and Voltron no longer a party to the Option Agreement,” her motion reads. The motion also says that “Voltron’s claims are barred because Voltron seeks to enforce an unenforceable agreement to agree.”

Joan Pendergrass Accuses Tyrese Of Selling Rights To Warner Bros.

Teddy Pendergrass' Widow Responds To Tyrese's Lawsuit — Singer/actor Tyrese Gibson attends the “Christmas In The City” concert at the Prudential Center on December 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)

This is far from the only legal drama Tyrese has been wrapped up in lately, however. Earlier this month, it was revealed that he’s being sued by the owner of a California Airbnb who alleges that he damaged her property. The owner, Tiffanique Webb, accuses him of making “excessive alterations” to the property without permission. According to her, this made it un-rentable to other guests. She sued him for loss of earnings, seeking over $25K.

He’s also still battling his ex-wife Samantha Lee in court. Earlier this week, he filed a motion to have Judge Kevin Farmer recused from the trial. He accuses the judge of being prejudiced against him. He also previously motioned for the judge to be recused this year, though his efforts were unsuccessful at the time. What do you think of Tendy Pendergrass’ widow Joan’s response to Tyrese’s lawsuit? Who do you think is in the right in this case? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Teddy Pendergrass’ Widow Sued By Tyrese Over Biopic Rights

September 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tyrese is suing the widow of singer Teddy Pendergrass for the rights to his life story. Tyrese, through his production company Voltron Entertainment, claims to have been working on a Pendergrass biopic since 2013 with the permission of Pendergrass’ widow, Joan. However, Tyrese has now alleged that Joan has refused to extend the option to the story’s rights. “Sadly things had to come to this….Another Philadelphia legend Lee Daniels is attached direct me as Teddy. This has been 13 years+ years in the makin this man embraced me when he was on this earth and shared to me “No one can play me in my biopic but you Tyrese I’m sure of it”…. -TP,” Tyrese said in a rambling Instagram post. While the post did not mention a lawsuit, the legal avenue was confirmed to TMZ.

Pendergrass, an R&B icon, passed away in 2010. That’s around the same time that Tyrese claims to have begun work on the biopic. The primary reason for the lawsuit appears to be to prevent “undue financial harm” to Voltron Entertainment. According to Tyrese and other sources, the company has spent around $450,000 on the production of the film over the last decade. However, there is very little information about just where in production the film is beyond the fact that Tyrese intends to play Teddy. As mentioned, director Lee Daniels (The Butler, Empire, The United States vs. Billie Holiday) is reportedly set to direct.

Tyrese Accused Of Lying In Home Depot Suit

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However, suing Joan Pendergrass is not the only legal matter Tyrese finds himself in. The actor and musician is currently embroiled in a legal battle against Home Depot over alleged racial discrimination. Tyrese alleges that a cashier at one of the hardware store’s locations racially profiled two of his associates. He claims that the cashier refused to let them make a purchase using his credit card.

However, Home Depot refuted the claim. The chain states that Gibson had brought several items to a register and then left them unattended to continue shopping. The cashier in question cleared his transaction to continue serving other customers, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ. In response to this, he took to Instagram to call out Home Depot’s Trump-supporting founder, Bernard Marcus.

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Teddy Pendergrass’s ‘This Christmas (I’d Rather Have Love)’ Makes Digital Debut for 25th Anniversary

September 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Craft Recordings is excited to announce the digital release of Teddy Pendergrass’s holiday gem, This Christmas (I’d Rather Have Love). Making its digital debut on Nov. 3rd, this long-awaited album, celebrating its 25th anniversary, offers a soulful blend of original songs like “Happy Kwanzaa” and “Christmas and You,” alongside classic festive tunes including “Little Drummer Boy,” “Oh Holy Night,” and “The Christmas Song.”

Fresh from a starring role in the gospel musical “Your Arms Too Short to Box with God” and preparing to publish his autobiography, “Truly Blessed,” Pendergrass was inspired to create his first-ever Christmas album. Collaborating with regular partners like Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Reggie Calloway and songwriter/producer Jim Salamone, Pendergrass crafted a unique blend of holiday magic. The album also featured Pendergrass’s distinctive take on traditional holiday classics like “Joy to the World,” “Little Drummer Boy,” and “Oh Holy Night.”

“What a thrill to realize that Teddy’s album is being re-released! So many great memories are attached to the creation of this timeless work,” said Jim Salamone, album producer. “It will be very satisfying for people to be able to enjoy this record every Holiday season.” Adds Daniel Markus, Pendergrass’s co-manager “Teddy was very proud of this album. He put it all together himself with some help from the Calloway Brothers (of Midnight Star fame) and Jim [Salamone].”

Upon its original release in September 1998, This Christmas (I’d Rather Have Love) landed at No. 83 on Billboard’s Top R&B Hip-Hop Albums chart. After Pendergrass’s passing in 2010, the album experienced a resurgence, peaking at No. 43 on the Holiday Albums chart. Critics praised the record for its romantic allure, with AllMusic noting that Pendergrass’s “smoldering vocals” make it “one of the most romantic seasonal records on the market.” Now, fans can enjoy this timeless holiday classic in the digital realm, keeping Teddy Pendergrass’s legacy alive for a new generation of music lovers.

You can pre-save the album now.

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