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Lady Gaga: Tearful Testimony In Kesha Rape Lawsuit Revealed

Back in 2016,  Kesha alleged that she had been raped by Dr. Luke, an A-list music producer who has worked with just about every big name in pop over the course of his career. The allegations never resulted in any criminal charges, but Kesha’s lawsuit against Luke and his subsequent countersuit have led to countless headlines and many hours of sworn testimony. At least two of Luke’s other high-profile collaborators have provided depositions thus far. Back in November, testimony from Katy Perry revealed that while she sympathized with Kesha, she denied the singer’s claims that she had also been raped by Luke . Documents that were unsealed that same week revealed that Lady Gaga provided emotional support to Kesha as she grappled with the decision to go public with her allegations. Gaga’s testimony was made public this week, and while the singer says she was never assaulted by Luke, her sympathy for her fellow abuse survivor is obvious. Before she began her testimony, Gaga’s lawyer revealed that whole episode “has proved to be a trigger event” for her. “[S]he has experienced in the past few hours some PTSD reactions which is causing some trauma and emotional reactivity,” he said. “So she is crying now the record will reflect.” From there, Gaga recounted meeting with Kesha not long after Luke’s alleged attack. “What we discussed was what I recall was her immense sadness and depression and fear,” Gaga recalled. “She was visibly very different than when I had seen her before, and — but I can’t say specifically what exactly we spoke about. I just recall that it was emotional, and I wanted to be there for her.” Gaga went on to reveal what Kesha later told her about the assault. “She told me that he used power and manipulation in some fashion or some type of verbiage,” Gaga recalled. “I am not repeating exactly the words that came out of her mouth, but that he used power and manipulation to control her, and that she had been given a happy pill, that he offered her something and that she took it, and that she woke up and didn’t remember, and that’s what she told me.” Asked if she felt that Kesha’s claims would damage Luke’s reputation, Gaga aptly pointed out that there are bigger things at stake here than one man’s reputation: “Reputation, if you are asking about his reputation in the world, I don’t feel at liberty to speak for the entire world,” the singer stated. “So if you are asking what my view is of his reputation, I made my view of him and his reputation when I saw her in that back room. That was an image that — of something that happened to me, and I felt and knew in my heart that she was telling the truth, and I believe her.” Asked why Kesha would come forward after initially remaining quiet about the alleged assault, Gaga became irate:  “And when this happens in this industry, it is kept extremely secret, and it is compounded by contracts and manipulative power scenarios that actually include this very situation that we are all in right now,” she told the court. “Why on earth would this girl tell the entire world that this happened? Why on earth? Do you know what it’s like for survivors? Do you know what it’s like to tell people? “Don’t you roll your eyes at me,” she told an attorney for Luke. “You should be ashamed of yourself.” The outcome of Kesha and Luke’s competing lawsuits remains to be seen, but whatever the case, Gaga in many others have made it clear that they will no longer be intimidated into silence by powerful men.  View Slideshow: Kesha’s Legal Battle: 23 Celebs Who Joined the #FreeKesha Movement

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Lady Gaga, Kesha Trash Katy Perry in Leaked Texts: She’s So Mean!

Back in 2016,  Kesha alleged that she was raped by famed record music producer Dr. Luke. Luke has worked with some of the biggest names in pop over the course of his career, and Kesha insisted that she was not his only victim. In court documents that were unsealed last year, Kesha accused Luke of raping Katy Perry, and to the surprise of many, Perry remained silent on the matter. But while she never spoke out on social media, Perry did respond to the allegations in court. And it seems the singer was not happy to be dragged into a legal battle she wanted no part in. In a 2017 deposition unsealed today and obtained by Radar Online, Katy makes her feelings on the situation very clear: “Annoyed, pissed off that she would bring me into it in this way, annoyed at both Luke and Kesha,” Perry replied when asked how she felt about Kesha’s claims. Perry stated that she was never assaulted by Luke, but declined to support him publicly, as she knew her fans would be “very angry” if she were to defend an accused rapist. “I would be attacked, I would be the one woman that is against women and I’m not against women, but I believe in innocent until proven guilty and I believe in justice,” she told the court. “I want to stay out of it because I know them both and I empathize with both of them and obviously it’s a horrible situation for both of them,” she added. “And the only two people that know what really went on are those two people.” Today’s unsealed files also contain a transcript of a 2016 text message conversation between Kesha and Lady Gaga on the subject of Perry: “Was crying a lot today and needed my mom,” Kesha told her fellow pop star. “I’m really upset with Katy Perry … She could bring the whole thing to a head…She was raped by the same man. She is probably really afraid to lose everything.” “U are really strong standing up to him, she’s not as strong as u yet,” Gaga assured her friend, adding: “Have you talked to her?” “[You’re] right. I need to find sympathy and empathy for her. She’s so mean. It’s hard,” Kesha responded. “Do you want me to see if I can talk to her?” Gaga said. “I know she’s mean.” Kesha was definitive in response, texting, “OMG, NO!” in response to Gaga’s offer to intervene. While no criminal charges have been filed against Luke, he and Kesha have both filed civil suits against one another. Their legal battle remains ongoing. View Slideshow: Kesha’s Legal Battle: 23 Celebs Who Joined the #FreeKesha Movement

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Kesha Bares Her Glittery Butt on Stage!

Kesha has been going through a huge legal battle , but that pales beside the tremendous emotional toll that she’s experienced after years of alleged abuse and reliving the trauma by coming forward. That can change you. But though Kesha’s musical style has changed since her “Tik Tok” days, she’s still fun, spontaneous, and an absolute gift to her fans. And she’s baring her butt to prove it. Back in, like, 2008, Kesha surged to popularity with Animal . For the next few years, “Tik Tok” was basically required listening at most parties, and Kesha music has been a party staple ever since. Basically, if you’ve been to a party that didn’t play Kesha’s music, we hope that you brought the birthday boy a nice present — they’ll only turn 7 once. Back in February of 2016, however, Kesha gained attention for something very different when a judge’s ruling prompted her to sob openly in court . Though Kesha’s alleged sex abuse at the hands of Dr. Luke had been revealed years ago, most of the world had been unaware of her legal struggle to separate herself from the infamous music producer. Celebrities tweeted their support — Taylor Swift sent a check, actually. Singers like Adele used their platforms to voice their support for Kesha and for her bid for independence from the man whom she accuses of having abused her for a decade. In addition to those voicing support for Kesha, other singers who have worked with Dr. Luke have spoken out to condemn him, based purely upon their own experiences. Pink condemned Dr. Luke , saying that though she can’t speak to the veracity of Kesha’s accusations, Dr. Luke deserves what he’s getting because he’s a scumbag. Kelly Clarkson slammed Dr. Luke , saying that he’s not a good person. When Kelly Clarkson, who doesn’t like to bash people, is talking about you like this, something is up . Contract law isn’t built on justice, however. Even though this entire situation has been a PR nightmare for Sony, it’s appeared that their hands are tied. And Kesha’s fight has remained uphill. In fact, Kesha had to withdraw her lawsuit in California . In New York, however, the battle rages on. Kesha, however, is finally getting to tour again — and when Kesha tours, there’s more to the performance than just her beautiful music. Just look at this photo that Kesha shared on Friday. She captioned the image as “GlitterButt!!!” when she tweeted it out. That is just so cute. After everything that Kesha’s been through, it’s so heartwarming to see her feeling comfortable with her body and her fans — to see her both experiencing and spreading joy. Kesha has been personally throwing glitter on her audience, which is a blessing. A blessing that doesn’t fade. Two friends of mine saw Kesha when she came to town, and both were talking the next day about glitter following them to work despite their best efforts (and showers). One, who works at a doggie daycare, ended up inadvertently spreading glitter to the dogs. Harmlessly, of course. The other, an accountant, accidentally bedazzled her office chair. But that goes with the territory. Nobody’s going to actually complain about having glitter thrown on them by Kesha herself. And we’re guessing that fans aren’t going to complain about getting mooned by Kesha, either. We haven’t felt this encouraged about  Kesha since she released “Praying” as a single . That song was a not-so-subtle reference to her horrible experiences at the hands of Dr. Luke, but it’s a powerful anthem. And her whole album is out, of course. Kesha is, as always, a gift. View Slideshow: Kesha’s Legal Battle: 23 Celebs Who Joined the #FreeKesha Movement

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Kesha Bares Her Glittery Butt on Stage!

Kesha Bares Her Glittery Butt on Stage!

Kesha has been going through a huge legal battle , but that pales beside the tremendous emotional toll that she’s experienced after years of alleged abuse and reliving the trauma by coming forward. That can change you. But though Kesha’s musical style has changed since her “Tik Tok” days, she’s still fun, spontaneous, and an absolute gift to her fans. And she’s baring her butt to prove it. Back in, like, 2008, Kesha surged to popularity with Animal . For the next few years, “Tik Tok” was basically required listening at most parties, and Kesha music has been a party staple ever since. Basically, if you’ve been to a party that didn’t play Kesha’s music, we hope that you brought the birthday boy a nice present — they’ll only turn 7 once. Back in February of 2016, however, Kesha gained attention for something very different when a judge’s ruling prompted her to sob openly in court . Though Kesha’s alleged sex abuse at the hands of Dr. Luke had been revealed years ago, most of the world had been unaware of her legal struggle to separate herself from the infamous music producer. Celebrities tweeted their support — Taylor Swift sent a check, actually. Singers like Adele used their platforms to voice their support for Kesha and for her bid for independence from the man whom she accuses of having abused her for a decade. In addition to those voicing support for Kesha, other singers who have worked with Dr. Luke have spoken out to condemn him, based purely upon their own experiences. Pink condemned Dr. Luke , saying that though she can’t speak to the veracity of Kesha’s accusations, Dr. Luke deserves what he’s getting because he’s a scumbag. Kelly Clarkson slammed Dr. Luke , saying that he’s not a good person. When Kelly Clarkson, who doesn’t like to bash people, is talking about you like this, something is up . Contract law isn’t built on justice, however. Even though this entire situation has been a PR nightmare for Sony, it’s appeared that their hands are tied. And Kesha’s fight has remained uphill. In fact, Kesha had to withdraw her lawsuit in California . In New York, however, the battle rages on. Kesha, however, is finally getting to tour again — and when Kesha tours, there’s more to the performance than just her beautiful music. Just look at this photo that Kesha shared on Friday. She captioned the image as “GlitterButt!!!” when she tweeted it out. That is just so cute. After everything that Kesha’s been through, it’s so heartwarming to see her feeling comfortable with her body and her fans — to see her both experiencing and spreading joy. Kesha has been personally throwing glitter on her audience, which is a blessing. A blessing that doesn’t fade. Two friends of mine saw Kesha when she came to town, and both were talking the next day about glitter following them to work despite their best efforts (and showers). One, who works at a doggie daycare, ended up inadvertently spreading glitter to the dogs. Harmlessly, of course. The other, an accountant, accidentally bedazzled her office chair. But that goes with the territory. Nobody’s going to actually complain about having glitter thrown on them by Kesha herself. And we’re guessing that fans aren’t going to complain about getting mooned by Kesha, either. We haven’t felt this encouraged about  Kesha since she released “Praying” as a single . That song was a not-so-subtle reference to her horrible experiences at the hands of Dr. Luke, but it’s a powerful anthem. And her whole album is out, of course. Kesha is, as always, a gift. View Slideshow: Kesha’s Legal Battle: 23 Celebs Who Joined the #FreeKesha Movement

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Kesha Bares Her Glittery Butt on Stage!