Beyonce in infringement lawsuit over ‘fierce’ fragrance

October 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Officials at Michael Jackson's Heal the World Foundation have slammed a lawsuit filed against them by the star's estate administrators over trademark infringement. John Branca and John MCClain turned to court, accusing the charity bosses of using the King of Pop's name and likeness without permission.

September 20th, 2009 Pop star FERGIE has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over allegations she stole her song VOODOO DOLL from a track recorded by little-known reggae group GROUNDATION. The singer and her Black Eyed Peas bandmate will.i.am, who produced and co-wrote the 2006 tune, are being sued by record bosses at Grounded Music.

September 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Beyonce is all set to launch her own fragrance under a multi-million dollar contract with world-famous perfumers Coty.ontactmusic quoted Beyonce as telling WWD.com, "For me, fragrance reflects a woman's attitude and unique sense of style. "While I love various perfumes, I haven't found a scent that truly personifies me as a woman.

September 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".

September 15th, 2009 BEYONCE has landed a multi-million dollar deal with fragrance house Coty to launch her own perfume. The singing superstar is already the face of Emporio Armani's Diamonds perfume and previously fronted the promotional campaign for a range of True Star fragrances for Tommy Hilfiger.

September 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Megan Fox is reportedly set to replace Beyonce Knowles in designer Emporio Armani ads. Beyonce was roped in for the promotion of the label's perfume Emporio Armani Diamonds two years ago and the singer even appeared in a major publicity drive.

September 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Megan Fox is set to replace singer Beyonce Knowles as the face of Armani as she will be seen in a new fragrance and fashion campaign. Beyonce was signed up to promote the brand's fragrance Emporio Armani Diamonds in 2007 and appeared in a major publicity drive for the scent.

September 2nd, 2009 Hollywood beauty MEGAN FOX is reportedly set to replace BEYONCE KNOWLES as the face of Armani - starring in a new fragrance and fashion campaign. Beyonce was signed up to promote the brand's fragrance Emporio Armani Diamonds in 2007 and appeared in a major publicity drive for the scent.

August 29th, 2009 Reality TV star KIM KARDASHIAN has an unlikely coach preparing her for the launch of her first perfume - she's signed a deal with 50 CENT's fragrance company. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star will compete with with an endless line of celebrities from Britney Spears to Pamela Anderson when her new scent hits shelves next spring (10).

August 27th, 2009 BEYONCE has kept her promise to help THE X FACTOR winner ALEXANDRA BURKE in her solo career - surprising the young singer during a recording session in Los Angeles. The Crazy In Love hitmaker performed with Burke during the last season of the U.K.

August 20th, 2009 SIR PAUL McCARTNEY's daughter STELLA has won the first round in her court battle with the wife of U2 star BONO in a dispute over one of the fashion designer's fragrances. McCartney has been granted the right to launch her new perfume this weekend (begs22Aug09) after Bono's wife Ali Hewson lodged a bid to block its debut in British stores.

June 20th, 2009 LONDON - Singer-actress Beyonce Knowles has been threatened with a 666,600 pound ($1 million) lawsuit after pulling out of a New York nightclub show. The Crazy In Love hitmaker was set to perform at the Big Apple's M2 Saturday after the establishment's owner Joey Morrissey agreed to pay her 133,300 pounds for the performance.

June 19th, 2009 NEW YORK - R and B singer Beyonce Knowles is facing a million-dollar lawsuit after she suddenly pulled out of a performance at Manhattan club. The 27-year-old singer had to perform at M2 nightclub as part of the launch of her "I Am.

June 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Canadian/Portuguese singer Nelly Furtado and producer Timbaland are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from record label executives in Finland. The two have been accused of borrowing segments of someone else's song to create the track 'Do It', which had appeared on the singer's 2006 album Loose, and was a hit song in 2007.

May 11th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Beyonce Knowles is reportedly planning a two-year break from her work to focus on her private life. Beyonce, who recently got married to rap mogul Jay-Z, will be taking time off from work after she wraps up her current tour.