Because A Lot Of You Have Been Asking
Filed under: Personally Perez
Yes, we are thrilled that Leona Lewis is doing so well in America.
She has a #1 song with Bleeding Love and we can say….."We called it way back in 2006!"
Leona's success is also very bittersweet for us because, as many of you have noticed, we haven't been writing about her. Nor will we mention her any time soon.
We also have several other artists that are "dead to us." They include: Tori Amos, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, The Gossip, Adele, Lil' Mama, Pink, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Whitney Houston and more. These are some of our favorite musicians. It really, truly pains us not to talk about them. But, it is something we HAVE to do!
Why????
Because Zomba, which is owned by Sony BMG, is suing us and we had a lightbulb go off recently: we can't support any artist signed to Sony BMG.
Why should we help the company suing us make money???? Especially when their lawsuit is personal!
Sony BMG, and their labels Zomba and Jive, are suing us for streaming several songs that turned out to be by Britney Spears.
When these songs first leaked, there was a lot of doubt as to whether they were Britney or a fake. Plus, we never made any music downloadable.
Every time we saw a take-down notice from the R.I.A.A., we complied immediately. By the way, no one at Sony BMG ever contacted us about Britney.
Also, every song we posted - not knowing if it was or wasn't an authentic Spears song - had already been all over the internet and fansites, yet PerezHilton.com is the only entity being sued by Sony BMG.
That's just not right! And, what's even worse are the outrageous demands Sony BMG are making in order to get them to settle this lawsuit and have this case dropped. We don't wanna get into specifics, as this hasn't all been resolved yet.
Sony BMG may win this battle, but at the end of the day we will be the ones laughing.
We KNOW that our support can help their artists, some of our favorites, immensely. We hope alienating us was worth it for Sony BMG!
Every other label out there wants to have us as a friend. It really makes us question the business practices of Sony BMG that they would rather have Perez as an enemy.
Their loss!
And, though we may never write about Leona again, we still love her. Always will. Same for Xtina. And J Lo. And Adele. And Ditto.
Our heart is sad.
[Image via WENN.]
My god, the arrogance of your blog, Perez… Little modesty wouldn't hurt!
Stay Strong Perez!! Your thinking is exactly right! I love reading about those artists on your site, but I love you more! My loyalty lays with you!
That's ironic….I acually bought 3 of britneys songs on itunes that I heard on this site! you gave Sony pub that actually help sell their talent's record. I actually assumed they had "released" the songs to you on purpose to get free pub.
Hmm…
it makes you think how much other artist..or their people pay for "good" publicity on this website.. e.g; Rihanna!! Whatever… In a way I kinda hope Perez loses. Maybe that'll teach her to stop mocking people && require her to get a real job.
#605 Since when does J.Lo have millions of fans. Definitely not in the U.S. How come none of them buy her albums or watch her movies then? Oh yeah because everything she does is half ass. Sony might be dropping her ass or if they do renew her contract it be only for greatest hits albums and little else. Sony only makes $4 for every J. Lo album and she bills the label for unnecessary expenses like hair and makeup. Plus she can't sing or act.
Re: Zack – Re: sns –
This is great news. Thanks Perez.
Cruelty gets even. What goes around comes around. When it gets back to you don't cry foul.
Reality check for you.
It is so annoying that you and your website have become the scapegoat for anything and everything when someone is pissed off. Where is the justice? If you didn't have it online first (or anything for that matter) why aren't the other culprits getting into some sort of trouble?
Stop making Perez the scapegoat!
Hi Perez
Thank you for introducing me to Leona Lewis. You have a good ear for talent, and I will continue to support her.
While I do not know about copywrite laws, I do know over the last few years you have introduced my ear to countless new artists, and I always enjoy your recommendations.
PEREZ THIS SUCKS.#
I'M ON YOUR SIDE, YOU'VE GIVEN THESE PPL SO MUCH AND THAT'S HOW THEY REPAY YOU.
BOYCOTT SONY BMG.
I NEVER PAY FOR MY MUSIC THESE DAYS ANS THIS IS PRECISELY WHY.
FUCK SONY AND FUCK EVERY MULTINATIONAL COMPANY.
LOVE X
Good! I know this sight keeps me interested in the old and new artists. I'll miss seeing the aforementioned ones, but I think Perez should take a stand, He gives FREE advertisement to every star on here! Any press is good press, baby! I love thre trainwrecks more than the saints anyway! If they don't like the Brit getting leaked, then they should keep their shit under lock! Perez isn't the one paying off people for these mediocre cuts, it's other people. He's the Queen of Media because he reports on all others in the media and what they're saying as much as himself. It's ok for Leno…but not for Perez?
Get a clue, Sony. Perez just made his smack down!
It's it April Fools day today? Me thinks this may be a joke!!
What idiots they are. I ONLY knew about Leona Lewis from this website and instantly loved her and got my mom and sisters to want her CD too. We've been waiting since like December. Don't settle Perez. They'll realize that they will lose eventually.
hahahah gotta love KARMA. If Perez was different and was here to REALLY inform about what's TRULY going on with these artists he wouldn't be in trouble. EVERYONE KNOWS not to post any leaked songs, demos, videos, anything that can be COPYRIGHT but Perez and his small brain had to do so. I am happy Jive is suing and I doubt this bitch will stand up for his word. There are a looooooooot of websites and ways to advertise and promote those artists. NO ONE IS NECESSARY. PerezHilton.com is another blog in the bunch.
i feel sorry for you Perez
hope Sony thinks about this again and drops the lawsuit. it's completely ridiculous as there wasn't any intentional harm, nor wasn't sure it was her, but anyway you were promoting her!!
Screw Fony. I feel for all the suckers signed to them. Good for you in standing up to them. Go support indie artists or the artists Fony screwed over that have left them, people like Darren Hayes who left and went indie deserve support for having the courage to stay away from the majors.
STAY STRONG PEREZ
Berlin - Germany - Europe is on your side!
best greetings*
M. Patrick
STAY STRONG PEREZ
Berlin - Germany - Europe is on your side!
best greetings*
M. Patrick
i just saw the jogging shirtless video. i am inspired! i love you perez! i wish you nothing but happiness and good health!
YOU DESERVE TO BE SUED SO STOP CRYING LIKE A LITTLE BITCH
YOU ALREADY MAKE ENOUGH MONEY SO STOP COMPLAINING
YOURE A DOUCHEBAG AND A FAG FOR NOT REPORTING ABOUT THE LOVELY LEONA
YOU DESERVE TO BE SUED SO STOP CRYING LIKE A LITTLE BITCH
YOU ALREADY MAKE ENOUGH MONEY SO STOP COMPLAINING
YOURE A DOUCHEBAG AND A FAG FOR NOT REPORTING ABOUT THE LOVELY LEONA
YOU DESERVE TO BE SUED SO STOP CRYING LIKE A LITTLE BITCH
YOU ALREADY MAKE ENOUGH MONEY SO STOP COMPLAINING
YOURE A DOUCHEBAG AND A FAG FOR NOT REPORTING ABOUT THE LOVELY LEONA
#612 - lauren says: That's ironic….I acually bought 3 of britneys songs on itunes that I heard on this site! you gave Sony pub that actually help sell their talent's record. I actually assumed they had "released" the songs to you on purpose to get free pub.
KITNPLAYN SAYS: IT DOESN'T MATTER IF ANYONE BOUGHT THE PRODUCT AFTER HEARING IT ON THIS SITE, BECAUSE IT WAS NOT MARIO'S DECISION TO MAKE. IT WAS NOT HIS PROPERTY, PERIOD. THE OWNER OF THE PRODUCT GETS TO MAKE THE DECISION OF WHEN AND HOW IT WILL BE RELEASED. THAT IS WHY THERE ARE COPYRIGHT LAWS, SO THAT SOME HOMOBLOGGER CAN'T SLITHER IN AND STEAL YOUR PRODUCT IN ORDER TO EARN ADVERTISING DOLLARS FOR THEMSELVES.
Good then I better not see you posting brits picture or her name on this site again. As for Aguilera, I could care less if I see that fake tranny on here again.
The suckers just didnt get enough money out of Britneys shit album and are trying to get it from you!
BOO SONY!!!
you petty individual
the record industry bigwigs are so behind on the times. get with it– the internet is where the money's at!
all of the people on here crying because of "karma" are even bigger idiots though. who cares if perez talks shit about celebrities? they're his opinions and it's a free country. if you don't like his site, then don't visit. i like his shit talking, because most of the time i agree with him!
Re: Die Already – thats so right!
Hmmmm……what goes around comes around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!……………right!!!:)
Stay strong Perez, just let them bomb.
SONY BMG should be so lucky to have you writing about their artists. They are clearly not a forward-thinking record label. If they don't embrace the future, they will have a LOT of trouble succeeding in times to come. Suckers.
Re: Zack – ROFLMAO HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA USHER = GODS MUST BE CRAZY
I HOPE YOU LOSE EVERYTHING PEREZ!!!!!!YOU MAKE YOUR MONEY BY BEING A BITCH ABOUT PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY HAVE SOME TALENT!!!!!!I REALLY HOPE YOUR FAT LAZY ARSE GETS SCREWED OVER COMPLETELY!!!!!
YOU ARE SUCH AN ARROGANT ARSEHOLE!!!! I REALLY REALLY REALLY HOPE YOU GET
TAKEN FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE (INCLUDING TEDDY!!!!!)
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I think this has to do with Britney and all the shit you said about her. Don't forget you said a lot of crap and though she couldn't have a way to making you stop saying shit about her, this is a way they found out to make you stop talking about Brit Brit.
And I think it's pretty obvious you're the one taking the heat because your blog is just like you are: very high profile. It's worldwide known. That's what happens when you get too exposed. Admit it, Mr. Perez this time you messed around with something bigger than you can handle. These big corporations are fucked up. Just look what happened to that woman you posted about the Walmart insurance thing.
I HOPE THIS IS YOUR WAY OF SAYING "APRIL'S FOOL", Perez!
If not: sosad.
no longer any Xtina, JT, Jlo updates????!
I am SO sad about this and I feel your pain!
hopefully everything will work out in the future.
til then, stay strong Perez! You have way more in your corner!
PEREZ YOU HAVE 7 MILLION USERS EVERY DAY WHO SUPPORT YOU!
WE ARE STRONGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SONY BMG IS STUPID!!!!!!
THATS REALY CHILDISH…..THEY CANT FIGHT THE FUTURE OR THE INTERNET.
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PEREZ STAY STRONG!!! LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SONY BMG IS SHIT
ill never buy a sony record again!
Who is SHE? yea the no personality Brit that won X factor that Perez's been pushing….yea I saw her on Jay Leno or Obrien, Boring boring boring boring. Her no personality came out loud & clear, She's a wannabe cheap copy of Mariah Carey. Her song (she does not write) is so overproduced, drum machine, back track vocalized crap I fell asleep. I just checked the video, she is paraded out like a prize pony to preen pose in front of the camera. Tired!
So obviously April Fools…
That's fine because I think Leona Lewis is completely overrated, sorry, don't get it. The chick is the death of charisma. That being said, I completely agree that you should boycott these musicians. They want to act as if they are separate from their labels, but they are not. We can't on one hand consider them individuals and on the other hand smile as they lay in bed with their label. Please post a list of Sony BMG artists so that we may all partake in the ban. Maybe if they realize the breadth (and financial strength) of your fan base then they and other labels wil know better than to file such a suit in the future.
Sony BMG is really DESPERATE, aren't they?!?!?! I guess since all of their musicians are bailing on them, they have to try to make money somehow! What a crock of shit–I expect to see them go bankrupt pretty soon, so don't you worry, Perezito!
Your posting are so late nowadays it really doesnt matter perez…OTHER SITES vloff way earlier than you. ALL YOU DO is copy and paste there shit on here anyways..So it really not a big lost to anyone but you
Your posting are so late nowadays it really doesnt matter perez…OTHER SITES Blogg way earlier than you. ALL YOU DO is copy and paste there shit on here anyways..So it really not a big lost to anyone but you
Your posting are so late nowadays it really doesnt matter perez…OTHER SITES Blogg way earlier than you. ALL YOU DO is copy and paste there shit on here anyways..So it really not a big lost to anyone but you
Your posting are so late nowadays it really doesnt matter perez…OTHER SITES Blogg way earlier than you. ALL YOU DO is copy and paste there shit on here anyways..So it really not a big lost to anyone but you
Your posting are so late nowadays it really doesnt matter perez…OTHER SITES Blogg way earlier than you. ALL YOU DO is copy and paste there shit on here anyways..So it really not a big lost to anyone but you
Your posting are so late nowadays it really doesnt matter perez…OTHER SITES Blogg way earlier than you. ALL YOU DO is copy and paste there shit on here anyways..So it really not a big lost to anyone but you
Sweetie, you thought there was never going to be any repercussions to everything you do? It's already hard enough for artists to sell a cd, but you streaming them to the most visited site in the world SURELY doesn't help. If you really like the artists, do them a favor and don't publicize their work.Comment about it (people already value your opinion), but DONT make it public.
And another thing, saying that other sites did it and that you're the only one getting sued doesn't fix your moral standing. Comparing yourself to the worst doesnt make you any more than them.
Your posting are so late nowadays it really doesnt matter perez…OTHER SITES Blogg way earlier than you. ALL YOU DO is copy and paste there shit on here anyways..So it really not a big lost to anyone but you
Re: kitnplayn –
For alll of you people talking about copyright laws, please go to law school before you start spewing half truths about something of which you are obviously clueless. Perez has a pretty good claim. As a web actor he has some protection in the U.S. Copyright statute. Read it, I dare you. He's not being whiny, it's just that his posting of songs isn't clearly infringement. Sony BMG is going after him to clear up this point of law and make an example of him. So stop mentioning copyright you half-wits!
Why the hell are they suing you?
What a bunch of asses. I sure as hell won't support them. Goofs
you are right to do that perez. we all know it's all about publicity.
these people want to be famous and then they complain. whatever. perez ur the best.
Having worked at both SonyBMG and Universal in the past I can say that (with the exception of Simon Cowell's company) SonyBMG are lazy, out of touch and have no idea of where the music industry is headed…. you're better off without them Perez!
So, what, no Britney talk either? Now you decide to stop being an asshole because YOU feel wronged?
Your so smart!
NOT FAIR!
Fuck Leona Lewis dam hoe
I totally agree Perez.. there cannot be rules for one and rules for another. Ultimately by making an example of you - they will damage their artistes as they will never recieve any promo through your site which is viewed by millions!
doofii
(is that the plural of doofus?)
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And then you go and put an advert for Leona on your site? Hmm, makes sense…
well perez where do i begin?????? Like really where? KARMA
U might as well go back to OBAMA 08 and start selling some shirts quick….u gonna need the money
perez even though i check out your website once in a while, you deserve whats coming!
hahaha, finally. karma is a bitch!
what goes around comes around. wow, and it did!
you totally deserve this fatass.
If you would have been more nice this wouldnt have happend to u looser.
No more britney, no more perez. this site is going to suck big time! hahahaa
APRIL FOOLS!
aaah perez!! you're so RIGHT - THEIR LOSS!!!!!
stupid fucks, they don't know who they're banning…!!
just keep doing what youre doing, i'm lovin' it.
much love from HOLLANNNNNNNNNNND
I support Sony even more now. Karma is a bitch, and you deserve it perez Filty.
Hey Perez. Good on you. Let Sony BMG see how long they can stay ahead in the music world with an attitude like this!
Lots of love and hugs from New Zealand!!!
PS Hope your ignoring all the sad haters writing mean stuff here, if they didn't secretly love you they wouldn't be reading and adding comments to this site!!
Good for you perez !!! You have to stick up for yourself and fight these bullies. Their being unfair towards you.
it's april fools day, people. duh???
Their loss. Love you Perez xx
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#660 - g. says: For alll of you people talking about copyright laws, please go to law school before you start spewing half truths about something of which you are obviously clueless. Perez has a pretty good claim. As a web actor he has some protection in the U.S. Copyright statute. Read it, I dare you. He's not being whiny, it's just that his posting of songs isn't clearly infringement. Sony BMG is going after him to clear up this point of law and make an example of him. So stop mentioning copyright you half-wits!
KITNPLAYN REPLIES; YOU ARE THE HALF-WIT BY TRYING TO SUGGEST THAT THERE IS PROTECTION FOR MARIO FROM RELEASING MATERIAL THAT HE KNEW TO BE STOLEN, SINCE HIS ARGUMENT IS, EVERYONE ELSE ON THE INTERNET STOLE IT FIRST, I JUST STOLE IT FROM THEM. HIS INTENTIONS ARE BASED ON HIS WORDS, AND BY STATING THAT HE DIDN'T KNOW IF IT WAS FAKE, THEN HE COULD NOT HAVE KNOWN ABSOLUTELY THAT IT WASN'T FAKE EITHER. CHECK (THAT) LAW ~ HALF-WIT. (p.s. whiney is spelled with an e)
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itzzz aprils foolzzz n this a joke…dont u guyzzz get it
Dont't be sad Perez ! I discovered Amy Winehouse, Mika, Adele…reading your website. You are my # 1 reference in music !
buy who is he?????? he's a man right???????
I'm so glad to hear this great news. I hope they shut this sad excuse of a site down.
You anal bleacher!
Bah.. boycott the entire sony BMG company and all their artists. They can't make money if we don't buy CDs.
Well Perez, i guess this is what you call karma. Karma affects everyone, it affected me and now its affecting you. You stole someone elses work and paraded it on your disgusting site before it was ready to be unveiled to the public. You trashed, lied and besmirched several artists good names. Now it is all paying you back. I hope the lawsuit cripples you financially…not out of malice on my part, but for you to learn a lesson that no good can come from making a living from tearing people to bits in the way you do.
In the words of nelson Muntz HAHA
bugger - you will win -= they are bullies
That really sucks Perez…its's sad that they're picking on you but what can you do? Keep doing your thing and let the show go on.
And for all the people writing negative comments on here all i have to say is if you hate Perez so much, why the f are you so addicted to the site? Take your negative vibes somewhere else and don't hate some one that entertains you, if you come to this web site it's for a reason…We love you Perez, you're the best!!!
Post a Sony link so we can all protest their corporate bullshit. Oh yea, you idiots suck with your stupid "I'm first" nonsense. Grow up you lame fucks. Please. You sho
'You called' Leona Lewis?
Er, it had nothing to do with her winning X Factor and getting a number 1 here, hm?
Post a Sony link so we can all protest their corporate bullshit. Oh yea, you idiots suck with your stupid "I'm first" nonsense. Grow up you lame fucks. Please. You should be ashamed. A hex on you!
Well Perez, its nice to see you get your just deserts. But I don't believe for one minute that you will cease talking about these artists. You're sucha big fat fucking gossip, you won't be able to help yourself. Plus they take up 50% of what you actually talk about on here, the other 50% being you and your own fat useless life. WHo the fuck is gonna tune in if you don't keep blogging on the celebs? Do you really think that people wanna see you and your fat ass? You're fucking deluded as well as being a THIEF.
TEAM PEREZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUCK SONY, IM ON PEREZ SIDE. GOOD LUCK BRO.
I'm on your side, Perez! Good luck!
Well tomorrow morning, i will go out and buy a copy of every artist that belongs to the sony/bmg label. I would like in some small way to help Sony sue your fat ass into oblivion. Hope you like working at McDonalds you fat fuck. You'll fit right in there, what with being fat and spotty and all
Re: WHITE MEN HAVE SMALL WEENIES!!! –
Let's all whore after the black man. Let's all get his big 14 inches. Let's take all the black men away from the white man and the black woman. Hell, let's all stop the black race and have zebra's. If enough of us start taking all the black men, there won't be any true black people left in the world. Wonder who the zebra's will vote for?
Re: f all the haters –
Jeeez, I didn't think it was possible for anyone to be that delusional but here you are. Perez is the negative one, all he does is write negative things and some people criticise him cos guess what?? They don't like that oddly enough.
PEREZ = NEGATIVITY -MALICE - SPITE - JEALOUSY - HATE
GO SONY AND SUE THE FAT FUCKWER OFF THE INTERNET LAWLS
K Perezs, my brothers and my sister will make sure we boycott Sony BMG. Until you say so, sony is dead to us completely… Hugz perez
It's a damn shame Madonna isn't on that list, I'm so sick and tired of her. Does people even listen to her music before buying it? The new song with Justin is just terrible. Terrible. I'm sorry to say, but she's one of those artist that should have died young. Imagine Elvis still living, but doing crap songs. Would he still be so popular then? No.
please u gotta talk about brit brit she is the pagan godess of all gossip.
Good job, Perez! Keep it up. I like your activism!!! Screw 'em. And I hate J. Lo anyway, so shallow she has had THOUSANDS of animals murdered for her many fur coats. Don't back down, Perez! Love your blog.
XXOO
Re: Stevie – WOW…Are you in some kind of a cult? You actually listen to what perez says? Jesus, please get some psychiatric help now you poor fool!
perez u will have no1 to talk to did u 4get the reason of this sight so we can find out about famous ppl now u boycotting them. fool we'll dumb this site in a second if u carry on with this. do u no how many britney fans dont already cum on perez
u did nothing but say bad things about britneys album i hope they steal every last sent from u
these artist have many more sites to promote ass
You're an extortionist pig, a poseur and completely out of line. What's it like to have people only like you out of fear of smear? You're ugly inside and outside.
Re: ms. thang – Think of all the thosuands of animals fat ass perez has eaten to get that fat! Hypocrite!
Aprils fools?
1.APRIL it is A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.APRIL it is A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.APRIL it is A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.APRIL it is A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.APRIL it is A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.APRIL it is A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.APRIL it is A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
way to go perez. stay strong. those 'celebrities' are talked about enough anyway. who needs them.
leona lewis' voice is way to frickin whiney for me in that song. I hate it.