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Spotify facing $1.6B lawsuit from Tom Petty, Neil Young's publisher
- January 03, 2018
The lawsuit seeks at least $1.6 billion in damages and injunctive relief. The lawsuit contends that while Spotify obtained rights for the sound recordings of the songs it features, the streaming company "failed to properly obtain the equivalent rights for the compositions". (more...)
- January 03, 2018
The lawsuit seeks at least $1.6 billion in damages and injunctive relief. The lawsuit contends that while Spotify obtained rights for the sound recordings of the songs it features, the streaming company "failed to properly obtain the equivalent rights for the compositions". (more...)
NFL Black Monday Head Coaching Tracker
- January 03, 2018
McAdoo lasted just two seasons in NY, managing a 13-15 overall record at the helm. It's understandable after the Giants got burned with an inexperienced coach in McAdoo. Before Del Rio had even coached his final game with the Raiders , ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported that the Raiders were targeting ESPN analyst John Gruden to become the team's next coach. (more...)
- January 03, 2018
McAdoo lasted just two seasons in NY, managing a 13-15 overall record at the helm. It's understandable after the Giants got burned with an inexperienced coach in McAdoo. Before Del Rio had even coached his final game with the Raiders , ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported that the Raiders were targeting ESPN analyst John Gruden to become the team's next coach. (more...)
Paris Hilton and Chris Zylka Are Engaged
- January 02, 2018
My best friend & soulmate. He is flawless for me in every way and showed me that fairytales really do exist!"source Rich Fury/Getty Zylka is best known for playing Tom Garvey in the television series " The Leftovers ."source Film 44 Hilton and Zylka met at an Oscars party eight years ago, but didn't reconnect until about two years ago, when Zylka noticed one of Hilton's Instagram posts". (more...)
- January 02, 2018
My best friend & soulmate. He is flawless for me in every way and showed me that fairytales really do exist!"source Rich Fury/Getty Zylka is best known for playing Tom Garvey in the television series " The Leftovers ."source Film 44 Hilton and Zylka met at an Oscars party eight years ago, but didn't reconnect until about two years ago, when Zylka noticed one of Hilton's Instagram posts". (more...)
Netflix Shares Teaser for A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Season Two
- January 02, 2018
Netflix kicked off the New Year by announcing the premiere date for the second season of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events , and luckily for us, we won't have to wait too long for the show's return. If everything follows a predictable path (think the Game of Thrones adaptations), Season 2 of A Series of Unfortunate Events will adapt the fifth through ninth book in the Lemony Snicket book series. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
Netflix kicked off the New Year by announcing the premiere date for the second season of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events , and luckily for us, we won't have to wait too long for the show's return. If everything follows a predictable path (think the Game of Thrones adaptations), Season 2 of A Series of Unfortunate Events will adapt the fifth through ninth book in the Lemony Snicket book series. (more...)
Apple's $29 iPhone battery replacements are available starting today
- January 02, 2018
Save for some significant battery tech breakthrough that Apple may surprise us with in the coming years, it looks like Apple plans to keep slowing down any phones with old batteries. Even though Apple meant to keep older iPhones operational for a longer period, its admission still fueled conspiracy theory that it intentionally slowed down old iPhones to compel owners to purchase its new iPhone models. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
Save for some significant battery tech breakthrough that Apple may surprise us with in the coming years, it looks like Apple plans to keep slowing down any phones with old batteries. Even though Apple meant to keep older iPhones operational for a longer period, its admission still fueled conspiracy theory that it intentionally slowed down old iPhones to compel owners to purchase its new iPhone models. (more...)
Briefs for December 31: Raiders fishing for Gruden
- January 02, 2018
Jon Gruden coaches the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008. Gruden , according to ESPN , has even been an offered an ownership stake in the team as an enticement. Smith added: "Despite Gruden having a good relationship with Andy Reid dating to their days together on the Packers' staff in the 1990s, the Chiefs presumably don't want the Raiders' next head coach to have access to their preparations". (more...)
- January 02, 2018
Jon Gruden coaches the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008. Gruden , according to ESPN , has even been an offered an ownership stake in the team as an enticement. Smith added: "Despite Gruden having a good relationship with Andy Reid dating to their days together on the Packers' staff in the 1990s, the Chiefs presumably don't want the Raiders' next head coach to have access to their preparations". (more...)
Dave Chappelle: 'Allegations against Louis CK made me laugh'
- January 02, 2018
Chappelle said the allegations against C.K. were "the only ones that made me laugh". "No, they did... I felt sorry for them". "And I've tried to learn from them", C.K. "Well then I dare say madam, you may have never had a dream", Chappelle quips. C'mon man, that's a brittle spirit'. "That is a brittle-a** spirit, that is too much, this grown-a** woman", Chappelle said of Schachner. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
Chappelle said the allegations against C.K. were "the only ones that made me laugh". "No, they did... I felt sorry for them". "And I've tried to learn from them", C.K. "Well then I dare say madam, you may have never had a dream", Chappelle quips. C'mon man, that's a brittle spirit'. "That is a brittle-a** spirit, that is too much, this grown-a** woman", Chappelle said of Schachner. (more...)
Justin Timberlake went to the woods and announced a new album
- January 02, 2018
The video also features a clip of what sounds like the first bit of music fans will be hearing from Man of the Woods , the end sees Pharrell and Timberlake in the studio with Pharrell exclaiming, "That is a smash". Looks like JT will have some new music to play when he takes the stage at the Super Bowl next month. In September, Justin - who previously tasted success with United States boy band NSYNC before going solo - featured on the new Foo Fighters album, "Concrete and Gold", after ... (more...)
- January 02, 2018
The video also features a clip of what sounds like the first bit of music fans will be hearing from Man of the Woods , the end sees Pharrell and Timberlake in the studio with Pharrell exclaiming, "That is a smash". Looks like JT will have some new music to play when he takes the stage at the Super Bowl next month. In September, Justin - who previously tasted success with United States boy band NSYNC before going solo - featured on the new Foo Fighters album, "Concrete and Gold", after ... (more...)
Get Well Soon: Saint West Hospitalized With Pneumonia
- January 02, 2018
The website reports that either Kim or Kanye were with Saint the entire time he was in hospital, sharing overnight duties until he was discharged on Saturday. Both her mother and sister Kourtney were in attendance, along with Jennifer's mother and famed actress and columnist, Joan Collins. Kim K dropped a Snapchat clip of the her NYE celebration, and it involved a lot of loved ones, including her children and the famed rapper. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
The website reports that either Kim or Kanye were with Saint the entire time he was in hospital, sharing overnight duties until he was discharged on Saturday. Both her mother and sister Kourtney were in attendance, along with Jennifer's mother and famed actress and columnist, Joan Collins. Kim K dropped a Snapchat clip of the her NYE celebration, and it involved a lot of loved ones, including her children and the famed rapper. (more...)
Carrie Underwood Needed Over 40 Stitches in Her Face After Fall
- January 02, 2018
The country star has been relatively quiet on social media since the accident on 14 November, and hadn't shared any recent pictures of herself. Underwood, 34, explained that in addition to her broken wrist , she injured her face. Although she isn't wearing much makeup, Underwood doesn't appear to have any striking differences. She was treated at a nearby hospital and released; her husband returned to Nashville overnight to be by her side. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
The country star has been relatively quiet on social media since the accident on 14 November, and hadn't shared any recent pictures of herself. Underwood, 34, explained that in addition to her broken wrist , she injured her face. Although she isn't wearing much makeup, Underwood doesn't appear to have any striking differences. She was treated at a nearby hospital and released; her husband returned to Nashville overnight to be by her side. (more...)
Gillian Anderson To Exit The X-Files After Season 11
- January 02, 2018
The actress, who plays FBI Agent Dana Scully , appears in almost every episode of the sci-fi drama. The X-Files debuted in 1993 on Fox, and continued for nine seasons before ending its original run in 2002. When asked by reporters whether she was continuing beyond the 11 sup th season, Anderson answered that she believes "this will be it" for her. "The X-Files" returns this Wednesday night at 8 p.m. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
The actress, who plays FBI Agent Dana Scully , appears in almost every episode of the sci-fi drama. The X-Files debuted in 1993 on Fox, and continued for nine seasons before ending its original run in 2002. When asked by reporters whether she was continuing beyond the 11 sup th season, Anderson answered that she believes "this will be it" for her. "The X-Files" returns this Wednesday night at 8 p.m. (more...)
Hoda Kotb Replacing Matt Lauer as 'Today' Co-Anchor
- January 02, 2018
This has to be the most popular decision NBC News have ever made and I'm so thrilled. The vibe is far more celebratory today - see the happy posts below. She's won the Peabody and Edward R. Murrow awards, and was on the " Today " team when it won the Daytime Emmy for outstanding morning program in 2010. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
This has to be the most popular decision NBC News have ever made and I'm so thrilled. The vibe is far more celebratory today - see the happy posts below. She's won the Peabody and Edward R. Murrow awards, and was on the " Today " team when it won the Daytime Emmy for outstanding morning program in 2010. (more...)
Ryan Seacrest Says He's Sure Mariah Carey Won't Miss NYE Gig Rehearsal
- January 02, 2018
With New York City in the grip of a bitterly cold Arctic air mass, the experience was made particularly memorable this year for hundreds of thousands of people who braved the bone-chilling conditions to witness a century-old tradition. The pop singer was the talk of the town last year because of her performance, so her return to Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest on December 31 was something that everyone anticipated, and Carey owned the show. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
With New York City in the grip of a bitterly cold Arctic air mass, the experience was made particularly memorable this year for hundreds of thousands of people who braved the bone-chilling conditions to witness a century-old tradition. The pop singer was the talk of the town last year because of her performance, so her return to Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest on December 31 was something that everyone anticipated, and Carey owned the show. (more...)
Jessica Alba welcomed baby on New Year's Eve
- January 02, 2018
In the caption, she wrote: Hayes Alba Warren 12/31/17 Best gift to ring in the New Year! "Cash and I feel so blessed". She hashtagged the photo #familyof5. A thankful Alba shared several pictures of the festivities. They [her older children] are so proud that they get to be big sisters. Jessica revealed she was expecting her third baby with Cash in an adorable Instagram video in July . (more...)
- January 02, 2018
In the caption, she wrote: Hayes Alba Warren 12/31/17 Best gift to ring in the New Year! "Cash and I feel so blessed". She hashtagged the photo #familyof5. A thankful Alba shared several pictures of the festivities. They [her older children] are so proud that they get to be big sisters. Jessica revealed she was expecting her third baby with Cash in an adorable Instagram video in July . (more...)
After Trump accusation, China denies illegal oil sales to North Korea
- January 02, 2018
On October 11th, the Lighthouse Winmore initially docked in the Port of Yeosu, South Korea, where it loaded more than 14,000 tons of refined petroleum. In its latest sanctions, adopted December 22, the Security Council expressed concern that North Korea was "illicitly exporting coal and other prohibited items through deceptive maritime practices and obtaining petroleum illegally through ship-to-ship transfers". (more...)
- January 02, 2018
On October 11th, the Lighthouse Winmore initially docked in the Port of Yeosu, South Korea, where it loaded more than 14,000 tons of refined petroleum. In its latest sanctions, adopted December 22, the Security Council expressed concern that North Korea was "illicitly exporting coal and other prohibited items through deceptive maritime practices and obtaining petroleum illegally through ship-to-ship transfers". (more...)
Doctors all set to go on 12-hour strike
- January 02, 2018
However, medicos are demanding the formation of panel as under the existing Medical Council of India that has only medical doctors as council members. The health ministry this evening sent a circular to central government hospitals including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Safdarjung Hospital and the Lady Hardinge Medical College to ensure "smooth and hassle-free services" to patients on Tuesday. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
However, medicos are demanding the formation of panel as under the existing Medical Council of India that has only medical doctors as council members. The health ministry this evening sent a circular to central government hospitals including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Safdarjung Hospital and the Lady Hardinge Medical College to ensure "smooth and hassle-free services" to patients on Tuesday. (more...)
Witherspoon, Rhimes among founders of anti-harassment group
- January 01, 2018
The open letter opens with "Dear sisters" and closes 'in solidarity'. With an explicit thank you to those women for their call and support, the organizers from the entertainment industry behind the " Time's Up " effort say it's imperative to elevate the struggles of all working women. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
The open letter opens with "Dear sisters" and closes 'in solidarity'. With an explicit thank you to those women for their call and support, the organizers from the entertainment industry behind the " Time's Up " effort say it's imperative to elevate the struggles of all working women. (more...)
Washington Post Ad Calls Singer Lorde a Bigot Over Cancelled Israeli Show
- January 01, 2018
It says she's joining a global anti-Semitic boycott of Israel but still performing in Russian Federation. The advert also attacked Lorde's native New Zealand, which was one of 128 countries that last month called for the United States to retract its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
It says she's joining a global anti-Semitic boycott of Israel but still performing in Russian Federation. The advert also attacked Lorde's native New Zealand, which was one of 128 countries that last month called for the United States to retract its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (more...)
Maria Menounos Just Got Married on Live TV
- January 01, 2018
He told the pair to "face each other" and "hold hands", before asking both the bride and groom if they would accept each other "freely and without reservation". Meanwhile, her fans celebrated her New Year's Eve nuptials, and wished her the best. "She said, 'Unless you and Keven want to get married.' And I was like, 'Ha ha, no.' I was nervous, but I got in the vehicle and kept thinking about it and I was like, 'Wait, this really is kind of flawless'". (more...)
- January 01, 2018
He told the pair to "face each other" and "hold hands", before asking both the bride and groom if they would accept each other "freely and without reservation". Meanwhile, her fans celebrated her New Year's Eve nuptials, and wished her the best. "She said, 'Unless you and Keven want to get married.' And I was like, 'Ha ha, no.' I was nervous, but I got in the vehicle and kept thinking about it and I was like, 'Wait, this really is kind of flawless'". (more...)
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera reveals she's pregnant with her first child
- January 01, 2018
Of course, that means " More kisses"! Ryan Piers Williams and America Ferrera will be welcoming their first child this year. Fans were quick to offer their congratulations to the couple, with one posting on Instagram: "Congrats sister". (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Of course, that means " More kisses"! Ryan Piers Williams and America Ferrera will be welcoming their first child this year. Fans were quick to offer their congratulations to the couple, with one posting on Instagram: "Congrats sister". (more...)
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