Lady Gaga compares Dr Luke to Disney villain

Pop star Lady Gaga has compared music producer Dr Luke to "The Little Mermaid" villainess Ursula, who steals Ariel's voice, after he banned Kesha from performing at the Billboard Music Awards.

The 30-year-old singer is horrified that Kesha, who claims the producer sexually abused her for years, has been banned from performing at the Awards on May 22 after his label Kemosabe records "rescinded its approval" following concerns she'd speak out about their ongoing legal battle, reported Female First.

"Listen Ursula, we want her voice back. #freeKesha (sic)," Gaga tweeted.