By submitting this form, you agree to the Universal Music Group Privacy Policy. After filing legal action in Tennessee on Tuesday, Lady A said they were "sad to share" that their hopes of working "together with Anita White in unity and common purpose" had ended. In the controversial ‘Music,’ first-time director Sia finds both dissonance and harmony. Here’s a look at what some of them had to say: Due to racist connotations, Lady Antebellum is changing it’s name to Lady A. Get out of the way, actual black artist! Nationally and Internationally known, Lady A, has a high energy show has been compared to the likes of "Tina Turner" and "Chaka Khan" ~ a smile that easily draws the audience in with her sultry-husky voice and contemporary blues-funk style and like a Good pot-a-Gumbo, Lady A is best served HOT! As word of the lawsuit spread, the band was criticized for its decision, with several Twitter users noting the irony of a white band intimidating a Black woman, all the while contradicting its initial efforts to be racially sensitive. And while it was originally reported that the band and White initially had “authentic conversations” about the name change, they have now filed a counter lawsuit against her after she sued the band for use of the name. A wealthy white artist needs to appear hypothetically sensitive! Lady A is going to court. Pin-up looks, rabid fans, non-English lyrics: Is CNCO the next world-conquering boy band? “It was a stirring in our hearts and reflection on our own blind spots that led us to announce a few weeks ago that we were dropping the word ‘Antebellum’ from our name and moving forward using only the name so many of our fans already knew us by,” the band said in its Wednesday statement. © 2021 by Tango Media Corporation All Rights Reserved. “Today we are sad to share that our sincere hope to join together with Anita White in unity and common purpose has ended,” the Grammy-winning group said in a statement Wednesday. Less than a month after country group Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) and Seattle-based singer Lady A (real name Anita White) said they were working … Meena Harris has a personal brand. Band members Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and David Haywood and their company, Lady A Entertainment, are seeking a declaratory judgment that would allow them to use the name without infringing on any of White’s trademark rights. Lady A has been singing for most of her life and started performing in a Motown Revue band in the ‘80s as a backup singer. Drops “Antebellum” so as not to be racist. Lady A is like a good bowl of Gumbo... Best Served HOT!”, Anita White was born on July 18, 1958 in Seattle, Washington. See The Incredible Painting Kim Kardashian Can't Stop Gushing About, Was Chip Gaines At The U.S. Capitol Riots? #reparations https://t.co/dpwcGBa9f1. Anita White, a 61-year-old African American blues singer from Seattle, has been performing under the name Lady A for decades. Discussions have fallen apart between Lady A, the band formerly known as Lady Antebellum, and blues singer Anita 'Lady A' White. 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", Her Instagram bio also reads, “Lady A dubbed ‘The Hardest Workin Woman’ in Blues, Soul, Funk & Gospel; this powerhouse Diva brings a show like non-other.”. We never even entertained the idea that she shouldn’t also be able to use the name Lady A, and never will — today’s action doesn’t change that.”, Country trio Lady A meets with blues singer Lady A to iron out name-change dispute. She now performs as a solo singer, but she’s fronted multiple bands during her singing career. "Lady Antebellum: *files lawsuit against an established black artist, Lady A to get ownership of name. Details On Blake's Fall On Stage, Alleged Drinking Problem And Addiction, Is North West The Next Bob Ross? Anita White produced her first mini-tour in 2015, which received widespread praise and critical acclaim from sold-out audiences in the Pacific Northwest. Anita "Lady A" White spelled out her stage name squabble with country trio Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, in an interview with ABC News Prime yesterday (July 14). Why The Internet Thinks They're Already A Couple. They have filed a lawsuit against an African-American blues singer, named Anita White, who has used that name for decades. Country group Lady A, formerly Lady Antebellum. The lawsuit said that the band has long gone by Lady A informally and that White did not oppose any previous applications for the Lady A mark, nor did she seek to cancel any of the Lady A registrations or seek the trademark for herself. Now the band is suing for the right to continue using the name. Lady Antebellum should have changed their name to Lady Reconstruction, or more specifically, Lady The Briefly Optimistic Bit Of Reconstruction Before Jim Crow Laws Set In https://t.co/P0EMfTiee7, The band formerly named “Lady Antebellum” changed their name to “Lady A” out of respect for Black Lives Matter. Lady A has spoken. Olivia Jakiel is an editor and writer who covers entertainment and celebrity news. Country band Lady Antebellum made headlines recently after they announced on Instagram that they would be changing their name to “Lady A.”. #SavedYouAClick https://t.co/d6gQUvAXtW, #BREAKING Judge throws out lawsuit by group formerly known as Lady Antebellum against blues singer Lady A and declares the group’s official name is now Karen pic.twitter.com/WPcnMNSWZJ, Aaaand this is why merely symbolic reconciliation doesn't work. The band then sued an existing artist (an African American singer in LA) named “Lady A” for the rights to the name. “She and her team have demanded a $10 million payment, so reluctantly we have come to the conclusion that we need to ask a court to affirm our right to continue to use the name Lady A, a trademark we have held for many years.”. "People: "uh thanks? Originally, the group and White were in talks with their attorneys to reach an agreement. Hey thanks for introducing the REAL Lady A to a larger audience so we can take care of an actual talented artist. https://t.co/aNrn9QjZpM, Can someone tell those three dummies that at the very very least, the optics of this are NOT good ? A blues singer who has been performing as Lady A for more than 20 years is calling out the group formerly known as Lady Antebellum for adopting the same name. “When we learned that Ms. White had also been performing under the name Lady A, we had heartfelt discussions with her about how we can all come together and make something special and beautiful out of this moment. Chick Corea’s work with fusion group Return to Forever and with collaborators such as Miles Davis and Stanley Clarke spliced jazz with funk, rock and more. Taylor Swift’s new rendition of ‘Love Story,’ the first single off her forthcoming album, ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version),’ has fans in a tizzy. The band members said they’re disappointed that they won’t be able to work with White for a “greater purpose” but they are “still committed to educating ourselves, our children and doing our part to fight for the racial justice so desperately needed in our country and around the world.”. The White House and others fear scrutiny over the personal branding efforts of the vice president’s niece, which have grown with Kamala Harris’ career. Read more from our Covering Kamala Harris series, Bruce Arians on Tom Brady’s future with Bucs, coaching in ‘Champa Bay’ and more, Tom Brady and Buccaneers found a way to thrive during the most challenging of seasons. According to her bio on her website, although she was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, “you can clearly hear the southern undertones in her music and lyrics.”. In White’s recent interview with Rolling Stone, the 61-year-old Seattle artist slammed the country-music group for adopting the new moniker without consulting her first. ‘Promising Young Woman’ kerfuffle goes on: Critics condemn apology to Carey Mulligan. Representatives for White did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment Wednesday and Thursday. However, White’s legal team reportedly drafted a settlement agreement that “included an exorbitant monetary demand,” the lawsuit said. The group is composed of Hillary Scott (lead and background vocals), Charles Kelley (lead and background vocals, guitar), and Dave Haywood (background vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin). Who Is Lady A? The band formerly known as Lady Antebellum has filed a lawsuit against Seattle-based blues singer Anita White, who has gone by the name Lady A for the past several decades. Details On Blake's Fall On Stage, Alleged Drinking Problem And Addiction, After reviewing her third studio album, Rick J. Bowen called Lady A “one of the hardest working women of the Northwest music community. A portrait of Anita White, who goes by the stage name Lady A. After negotiations broke down over use of the name, the country-music trio Lady A, formerly Lady Antebellum, is suing veteran blues singer Anita … Anita White (born July 18, 1958), known professionally as Lady A, is an American singer of blues, soul, funk, and gospel music. After negotiations broke down over use of the name, the country-music trio Lady A, formerly Lady Antebellum, is suing veteran blues singer Anita White, who has been using Lady A as a stage moniker for decades. Veteran blues singer Anita White, who has gone by the stage name Lady A for decades, has responded to … Some of the bands she’s sung in include Sweden's Top Dogs of Soul and The Netherland's band Blind Bart & the Visionarrie's. Formed, like One Direction, on a TV reality show, boy band CNCO has a new album of Latin pop covers and a trail blazed by BTS to follow in the U.S. Pop star Sia’s directorial debut, “Music,” arrives after social media backlash and two surprise Golden Globe nominations. 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While upholding Carey Mulligan’s right to her opinion, the National Society of Film Critics argues Variety’s apology for its review undermines press freedom. Elliot Williams writes that the lawsuit filed against Anita White by the band formerly known as Lady Antebellum is complicated and both sides have a … Bruce Arians says he and Tom Brady discussed winning the Super Bowl for the Buccaneers in their first conversations. The day has come: Taylor Swift will release first taste of rerecorded music tonight. The band says White's lawyers demanded $10 million for her to part with her stage name. Scott is the daughter of country music singer Linda Davis, and Kelley is the brother of pop singer Josh Kelley. The band reached out to Lady A, real-name Anita White, to try and reach a compromise. Lady A (formerly known as Lady Antebellum ) is an American country music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. In the lawsuit, the band cited White’s Newsday interview in which she said that she was unhappy with their draft agreement and added, “Their camp is trying to erase me.”. Blues singer Anita White, who uses the stage name "Lady A." What Fans Are Saying About The ‘Dance Moms’ Star’s Rumored New Beau, Is Kim Kardashian Dating Van Jones? RELATED: Gospel Rapper Marcus Gray AKA Flame Wins Copyright Infringement Case Against Katy Perry. The group, known for hits including “Need You Now” and “Just a Kiss,” filed a trademark lawsuit in Nashville’s U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee on Wednesday over White’s “attempt to enforce purported trademark rights in a mark that Plaintiffs have held for more than a decade.” The group also says White demanded $10 million. The 61-year-old blues singer has a total of four albums, which have all been released in the past 10 years: Lady A’s fifth album, Lady A Live in New Orleans, will be released on July 18, 2020 — her birthday. #WeDontNeedYouNow #BoycottLadyAntebellumI would suggest a huge apology and pulling the garbage lawsuit by tomorrow to limit the damage your “brand” has taken. Following the global protests over the death of George Floyd, the band announced last month that it would be dropping Antebellum from its name because it “did not take into account the associations that weigh down this word,” acknowledging the central role of slavery during the period. You changed the name because of the BLM protests and are SUING A BLACK WOMAN to force her to give up her stage name for crying out loud. Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum have filed a lawsuit against solo blues singer Anita Baker, who has been using the same stage name for over 20 years. White has used the "Lady … The first season of the streamer’s new anthology docuseries, “Crime Scene,” falls too in love with the Cecil’s lore to tell its central story effectively. In an interview with Vulture, Anita White spoke about her conversations with Lady Antebellum over usage of the name Lady A. #blm, Lol amazing. In an interview with Vulture published Thursday, Anita 'Lady A' White called out the band Lady A for their 'privilege' and detailed their unwillingness to 'compromise' regarding the shared name. Some fear she’s profiting from her Aunt Kamala’s office. This is some country Karen b.s. Anita 'Lady A' White wants country band Lady A to rebrand themselves Back to video However, Washington-based musician White was left unimpressed with the switch as she has been performing as Lady A for decades, and the dispute recently turned nasty, with bandmates Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood, and Hillary Scott taking the 62-year-old to court. Do the right thing and withdraw the lawsuit and change your name. A post shared by LadyA (@ladya_bluesdiva) on Jul 3, 2020 at 9:58am PDT, RELATED: Lady Antebellum Meaning & Why The Band Decided To Change Their Name, According to her Facebook page, “She is a National and International songstress, educator and songwriter. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday (July 8) at Nashville’s U.S. District Court, Billboard reported. Who Is Lady A, And Why Is The Country Band Suing Her Right As Black Lives … ‘There’s some truth to that burden’: In an exclusive interview, a relaxed Clayton Kershaw acknowledges this year might be his last with the Dodgers. https://t.co/Liz0VHR2vy. They are not seeking any monetary damages through the action, according to a copy of the complaint reviewed by The Times, but that they “continue to coexist.”, Lady Antebellum changed its name — but didn’t check first with the original Lady A. Anita "Lady A" White believes that the lawsuit filed against her by the band formerly known as Lady Antebellum — who have rebranded as Lady A — is just another example of a "white person trying to take something from a Black person.". The band Lady A files lawsuit against blues singer Anita 'Lady A' White Is it time for the Dixie Chicks to rethink their name? Blues singer Anita “Lady A” White has responded to a lawsuit from country trio Lady A with one of her own.. White filed a countersuit Tuesday in the U.S. District Court’s Western District of Washington against Lady A members Charles Kelley, David Haywood and Hillary Scott alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition. The band Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, has filed a lawsuit against blues singer Anita White, who also goes by the name Lady A. A post shared by LadyA (@ladya_bluesdiva) on Jul 6, 2020 at 5:58pm PDT, RELATED: Is Blake Shelton An Alcoholic? Unfortunately, what seemed like a commendable effort to do their part in the reforms for racial justice sweeping across the U.S. has lead to a legal battle. Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, recently met online with blues singer Lady A, who wasn’t happy about the country group’s new name. Justin Timberlake, Diane Sawyer, Shawn Mendes and Katy Perry are being criticized for their past behavior in light of FX’s new Britney Spears film. Nardine Saad covers entertainment, celebrities and their kin for the Los Angeles Times. 2020, folks. See The Pic That Has Social Media Doing A Double Take, Who Is JoJo Siwa’s Girlfriend? And she’s not mincing any words. The band abbreviated the name to "Lady A" in June 2020 amid the George Floyd protestsin an att… According to … Chick Corea, pioneering jazz pianist who helped define ‘fusion,’ dies at 79. Anita White, the Seattle blues singer who performs under the name Lady A, has released a new song about her legal battle with a Nashville country-music trio over use of the name. (Lady A Records) On Thursday, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley of the Grammy-winning country trio Lady … Although some applauded the country band’s move to change their name, the trio failed to realize that the moniker was already taken by White, who has been performing under the name for the last twenty years. Lady A, the band formerly known as Lady Antebellum, had a series of productive talks last month with Anita "Lady A" White over the use of the Lady A name. Review: Netflix makes rare true-crime misstep with salacious series on L.A.’s Cecil Hotel. "Today we are sad to share that our sincere hope to join together with Anita White in unity and common purpose has ended," the band members of Lady A said in a statement to CBS News. Country group Lady A, who changed their name from Lady Antebellum because of its connection to slavery, is suing blues singer Anita White, who says she has been known as Lady … Nothing says fighting racism like suing a Black woman to use her name. Lady Antebellum is suing singer Anita White over the use of the "Lady A" name. From there, they got to work. Bruce Springsteen was arrested in the fall on suspicion of DWI, reckless driving in N.J. Bruce Springsteen, who made a splash with his Jeep ad during Super Bowl LV, was arrested back in November in a recreation area near his New Jersey home.
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