As if Kesha hasn't been through enough already:
2 days ago, a Manhattan judge ruled that despite Kesha's allegations against her producer Dr. Luke, who she says drugged and raped her when she was just 18 and has continued abusive behaviors in their woking relationship, under her contract with Sony she must keep working with him. Their reasoning? According to the Hollywood Reporter, she can't "decimate a contract that was heavily negotiated."
She's trapped: Kesha told the judge she fears for her wellbeing if she must continue working with a greedy overrated predator, but if she chooses to continue with a different producer Sony likely won't promote her music. This is evidenced by their terrible promotion of her last album, 2012's Warrior. Either way, Sony is holding her hostage in her current contract; switching to another label is not an option. Dr. Luke brings in more money, so it comes as no surprise that they're choosing to cover his and their own profits.
THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS. Kesha is now being forced to choose between her career and her emotional/physical health. Happy Friday, we live in a world where money and contracts are more important in a court of law than the wellbeing of women.
In addition, the judge rules that Kesha must continue working with abusive producer. People must free Kesha from Dr. Luke if she wanted to continue to make fresh commercial music because she's a commercial artist, not a natual artist.
But that's not enough, Kesha sobs as judge refuses to cancel contract with producer Dr. Luke who allegedly raped her in 2006. It appears that she broke into tears Friday when a Manhattan Supreme Court judge refused to let her walk away from a six-album deal with Sony — and the man she claims raped her.
The singer had sought to nullify her recording contract because it brought her into contact with super-producer Dr. Luke, whose real name is Luke Gottwald.
The 28-year-old, whose real name is Kesha Rose Sebert, claims Dr. Luke drugged her with a pill that made her black out and raped her shortly after her 18th birthday in California. He was never criminally charged.
So yesterday, another pop star Taylor Swift 250,000 to Kesha, offering support during 'trying time'.
Boy, talk about over 100,000 call for Sony boycott after Kesha ruling. Let's continue.
Sony has offered to let her work with another producer, but Kesha said she fears the company won’t promote her music as heavily if she’s not working with Dr. Luke, their biggest hitmaker.
Dozens of fans rallied outside the courthouse in support of the shellshocked singer as she emerged from the courthouse.
“Free Kesha Now! Free Kesha Now!” they chanted as the singer walked down the front steps with her entourage.
A few minutes earlier, she had hugged a weeping fan outside the courtroom.
“You don’t deserve this at all. It’s unfair,” the fan, Lindsay Scarpa, told her. So she declined to speak with reporters.
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich said Sony would suffer irreparable harm if Kesha was not compelled to abide by a contract that requires her to make six more albums with the company.
The judge said that granting the singer’s request to nullify her deal would undermine the state’s laws governing contracts and the court couldn’t do that.
Kesha’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, argued that Sony’s promise to connect her to another producer was “illusory” because even if the recordings were made, the record company wouldn’t promote them and he contended that Sony had more invested in Dr. Luke than in Kesha and it would do everything to protect him because he makes them more money.
Kesha, in a dramatic all-white outfit seated in court next to her mother in a back row, initially looked stunned as the judge refused to issue the injunction.
Then as a tear-soaked fan in front of her started sniffling loudly, her own eyes filled with tears.
So stars like Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, and Ariana Grande support Kesha after legal battle with Dr. Luke as the pop stars like Iggy Azalea send tweets to Kesha.
There are people all over the world who love you @KeshaRose. And I can say truly I am in awe of your bravery.
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 19, 2016
My heart is with @KeshaRose.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 19, 2016
Im not accusing anyone of anything, but i believe Kesha deserves the ability to move forward, create and earn a living.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) February 20, 2016
If two people dont want to be in business with one another it seems very cruel for one to hold the other in a contract.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) February 19, 2016
FREE KESHA
— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) February 19, 2016
Trying 2 not say anything since I can't say anything nice about a person... so this is me not talking about Dr. Luke https://t.co/lLhtUHbmgG
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) February 19, 2016
I don't even know what I would do... I only hope she can find peace and find a way to continue to create express herself without fear.
— HALSEY (@halsey) February 19, 2016
Disgusted by anyone in power positions abusing their authority. My heart breaks for Kesha and all people affected by this toxicity. (Insert bad word here).
— HALSEY (@halsey) February 19, 2016
“@KeshaRose: don’t let anything stop you from shining pic.twitter.com/zSONuIrdDs”
— Wale (@Wale) February 19, 2016
There's a quote, I believe from John Fogerty: "The music industry is so corrupt it makes Hollywood look like a charity organization." #Kesha
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWritesStuff) February 19, 2016
really disappointing to hear about this kesha case. no one should be denied freedom from their abuser, nor freedom of their creativity.
— ac (@alessiacara) February 19, 2016
My thoughts are with @KeshaRose today. I'm sorry you've had to endure this experience.
— lily (@lilyallen) February 19, 2016
as a female musician, it truly breaks my heart to see someone who just wanted to make music suffer so horribly. justice for kesha.
— Madison Beer (@MadisonBeer) February 19, 2016
no one deserves what Kesha is going through. #FreeKesha we all love, support you, & are here for you.
— Madison Beer (@MadisonBeer) February 19, 2016
standing with @KeshaRose through this traumatic, deeply unfair time. send good vibes her way everyone
— Lorde (@lorde) February 19, 2016
I send you love @KeshaRose
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) February 19, 2016
Dr. Luke and Sony are also trying to dismiss the underlying case in which Kesha contends Dr. Luke abused her emotionally and psychologically for a decade
Christine Lepera, a lawyer for Dr. Luke, said in a statement that the allegations against him “were asserted solely to extort money and gain contractual leverage.”
Yesterday, Taylor Swift, has donate 250,000 dollars to Kesha offering support during 'trying time.' So Taylor Swift has to put her money behind Kesha by donating $250,000 to the "Tik Tok" singer on Sunday, two days after a judge ruled against Kesha in a case in which she asked to record music independently of producer Dr. Luke.
Since Kesha has accused Dr. Luke, who signed her to a contract in 2005, of emotional and sexual abuse. She requested an injunction to make music outside her six-album contract with Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Records.
Also chiming in: singer Demi Lovato, who started with a tweet in support of Kesha but soon started talking about empowerment in general.
#FreeKesha this is only gonna make you stronger, you brave and beautiful girl. Prayers are with you @KeshaRose
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 20, 2016
I'm also ready for self-proclaimed feminists to start speaking out or taking action for women's rights.
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 21, 2016
Women empowerment is speaking up for other women even when it's something uncomfortable to speak up about.
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 21, 2016
Women empowerment is taking action now, not when it's convenient.
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 21, 2016
Women empowerment is leading other women to make actual changes in our society.
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 21, 2016
Take something to Capitol Hill or actually speak out about something and then I'll be impressed.
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 22, 2016
"Take something to Capitol Hill or actually speak out about something and then I'll be impressed," she concluded. Demi Lovato, however, is not happy at Taylor Swift donating $250,000 dollars to Kesha as she slams Taylor Swift for donating $250k to Kesha.
According to Life and Style magazine website, Taylor Swift quietly donated $250,000 to Kesha after the 28-year-old was denied legal request to terminate a contract with a man who allegedly raped her – and Demi Lovato is not happy about it!
According to the 23-year-old, Taylor Swift should be speaking out about serious issues like these, rather than secretly showing her support.
In a series of tweets about women empowerment, Demi Lovato wrote things like, "Women empowerment is speaking up for other women even when it's something uncomfortable to speak up about," and "Women empowerment is taking action now, not when it's convenient."
She also seemingly targeted Taylor Swift writing, "Take something to Capitol Hill or actually speak out about something and then I'll be impressed."
In screenshots captured by JustJared, Demi Lovato reportedly responded to a fan on Instagram who called her out for bashing Taylor Swift and making the argument about herself.
“How the f(bleep) am I making this about myself?" she wrote. "At least I’m talking about it. Not everyone has 250k to just give to people. Would love to but I didn’t grow up with money and def haven’t made as much as her. At least I speak up about s(bleep) that’s uncomfortable to talk about rather than trying to be politically correct 24/7."
Demi Lovato is one of many celebrities who has publicly spoken out about the injustice of Kesha's court hearing. Stars like Lorde, Ariana Grande, and Lady Gaga have all tweeted in support of the singer.
But in the end, Kesha is free from Dr. Luke's lawyer to record new music.
That was nice of Taylor Swift donating money to Kesha. Although I'm not happy at Demi Lovato slams Taylor Swift for donating $250k to Kesha. I'm sure Ms. Demetria would apologize to T-Swizzle. Let's hope Kesha will finally record her third album which will contain new commercial pop music that sounds fresh and commercially.
What do you think? What are your thoughts on Kesha stuck in the court 2 days ago? Is pop divas like Lorde support Kesha? Are you happy that Taylor Swift donates $250,000 dollars to Kesha? Do you think Demi Lovato slams Taylor Swift for donating $250k to Kesha does hurt Taylor Swift's feelings? Do you think Kesha will be making new commercial music without Dr. Luke now that she's free from him? Sound off below!
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