Sam Smith Gets An Anti-Gay Instagram Account Shut Down: Morning Mix

Bianca Gracie | August 13, 2015 5:00 am

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:: Go Sam Smith! The singer recently used his celebrity power for some good, as he got an anti-gay Instagram account shutdown after reposting a screenshot of it on his own feed. [Pigeons & Planes]

:: Musical buddies Jay Z and Timbaland will be testifying in court over a flute sample in their 2000 collaborative hit, “Big Pimpin’.” The trial, which begins on October 13, was sparked back in 2007 by the nephew of the hook’s composer. [Rolling Stones]

:: In other news, it appears the Drake vs. Meek Mill non-beef is now over. The Philly rapper deleted his tragic “Wanna Know” diss on Soundcloud and posted (and deleted) and Instagram comment stating he isn’t entertaining the beef anymore — you know, the one he started. [Noisey]

:: Congratulations to Ed Sheeran, who will receive an honorary degree from the University Campus Suffolk later this year. The honor recognizes the singer’s outstanding contribution to music. [Digital Spy]

:: The designers for Madonna‘s Rebel Heart World Tour costumes have been revealed! The entertainer will collaborate with big names like Alexander Wang, Moschino, Prada, Miu Miu, Swarovski and more. [press release]

Find out below what music you can catch on TV today. :: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — Robin Thicke :: The View (ABC) — Salt-N-Pepa :: The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) — Katharine McPhee (rerun) :: Watch What Happens Live (Bravo) — Austin Mahone