Eminem, Apple download lawsuit settledOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - The music publisher of Eminem has finally settled a lawsuit with Apple over the digital downloading rights of the rapper's songs. Eight Mile and another plaintiff, Martin Affiliated LLC, had been seeking millions of dollars, alleging copyright violations on 93 songs, including Eminem's biggest hit Lose Yourself.
Jay-Z wants to learn yoga from Chris MartinSeptember 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Jay-Z wishes to learn yoga from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin because he is envious of his flexible dance steps.he hip-hop star has been supporting Coldplay on their tour, and confesses that he is unable to dance like his pal Chris. Contactmusic quoted Jay-Z as saying: "I try and work out four times a week - cardio, weights, push ups, pull ups - but I haven't for a month because of vacation and touring.
Coldplay constantly watch audiences during gigs to refine song listsSeptember 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - English alternative rock band Coldplay constantly watch their audiences during concerts so that they can figure out which songs they are enjoying, and eventually refine their set list. If the 'Fix You' hitmakers see people getting restless during certain songs, they axe the track from subsequent shows.
Coldplay, Satriani reach settlement over plagiarism rowSeptember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Coldplay has reportedly reached a legal settlement with guitarist Joe Satriani over a plagiarism lawsuit. The band were served with a lawsuit by Satriani, who alleged the rockers lifted his 2004 instrumental, "I Just Wanna Fly," for the basic melody of "Viva La Vida".
Natalie Imbruglia had 'semi-nervous breakdown' while working with Chris MartinAugust 25th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Aussie singer Natalie Imbruglia has revealed that she had a 'semi-nervous breakdown' while working with 'Coldplay' frontman Chris Martin on her new album. Imbruglia, 34, said that collaborating with Martin, 31, was difficult because of his directness.
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer accused of plagiarismAugust 21st, 2009 LONDON - Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has been accused of plagiarism by an American woman. Jordan Scott has alleged that the 2008 novel Breaking Dawn has a "striking and substantial similarity" to her 2006 fantasy The Nocturne.
Winfrey stunned by 1-trillion dlrs plagiarism lawsuitAugust 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American TV mogul Oprah Winfrey has rubbished accusations of plagiarism and insists that she only came to know of the lawsuit filed against her when the 1-trillion-dollar lawsuit was dismissed by the court. A U.S. tabloid had alleged last week that author Damon Lloyd Goffe had filed a case against Winfrey for plagiarising his book A Tome of Poetry in her internet-published Pieces of My Soul.
Noel Gallagher says he shelled out £1m on 'beautiful' drugsJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - Rocker Noel Gallagher has confessed that he shelled out a staggering million pounds on drugs, which he called "the most beautiful thing about being in a rock band."
The Oasis star also slammed Coldplay frontman Chris Martin for not trying the hedonistic excesses in an interview with an Italian newspaper. "I look at Chris Martin who says he has never taken drugs in his life and I think he is an idiot," Sky News quoted him as telling Corriere Della Sera.
Chris Brown's 'Not My Fault' not about Rihanna, says repJune 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A representative for Chris Brown has slammed reports that the singer posted a song online about his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.umours started making rounds after a new set of tunes recorded by Brown appeared online - with one of the tracks, 'Not My Fault', apparently hinting at the row on the eve of the Grammy Awards in February (09) that left Rihanna battered and bruised. However, a spokesperson for Brown's label, Jive Records, has denied that the songs were recorded around the time of the attack or after the court case on 22 June (09) - insisting they are old demos.
'View' co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck says no merit to claim she plagiarized gluten-free bookJune 24th, 2009 Elisabeth Hasselbeck: No merit to plagiarism claimBOSTON — "The View" co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck says a claim that she plagiarized parts of her best-selling diet book is "without merit."
Hasselbeck defended her book "The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide" on Wednesday, speaking to the camera briefly just before the first break on the ABC daytime show. Susan Hassett, a self-published author on Cape Cod, alleges in the lawsuit filed in Massachusetts that Hasselbeck lifted content from her book on celiac disease "word for word." It doesn't cite specific examples.
Author accuses 'View' co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck of plagiarism in gluten-free diet bookJune 23rd, 2009 'View' co-host Hasselbeck is accused of plagiarismBOSTON — Elisabeth Hasselbeck, a co-host of ABC's "The View," has been accused of plagiarism. A lawsuit in federal court in Massachusetts alleges that Hasselbeck lifted "word for word" content from a book on celiac disease written by a self-published author on Cape Cod.
Chris Martin says he'd only go solo if Gwyneth Paltrow dumped himJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has said that he'd only think of a solo album if his wife Gwyneth Paltrow dumped him. When asked if he would release a solo album, the rocker said that the chances were so meagre that only a catastrophe could make him sing without his band.
Chris Brown says paparazzo suing him is looking for a big payoutMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - Beleaguered R 'n' B star Chris Brown has said that the lawsuit for assault filed against him by a photographer is "frivolous", and aimed at obtaining a big payout. The Kiss Kiss singer has been sued by photographer Robert Rosen, who alleges that he was attacked by Brown's bodyguards in March when he attempted to take pictures of the star in a Los Angeles gym.
Chris Brown faces lawsuit for assault, battery on photogMay 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Chris Brown is being taken to court by a photographer who alleges the musician's involvement in a violent incident. Robert Rosen has filed a lawsuit against the singer and a L.A.
Johnny Depp wants to retire as a normal man with a beer bellyMay 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Johnny Depp knows what he wants to do after retiring from his acting career, and that is to grow some grey hair and a beer belly. The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star said that he was looking forward to soaking up the sun with couple of pints in hand, reports the China Daily.