U2 Want A Video GameOctober 9th, 2009 Rock icons U2 are desperate to follow in the footsteps of THE BEATLES and METALLICA and land their own video game. Bassist Adam Clayton admits he and his bandmates are impressed with the recently-released The Beatles: Rock Band - which allows fans to play along to the Fab Four's greatest hits - and they want a piece of the action themselves.
Winehouse Drops Mother-in-law SuitSeptember 21st, 2009 AMY WINEHOUSE has reportedly agreed to drop a lawsuit against her former mother-in-law for selling the singer's love letters to ex-husband BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL - to smooth over their divorce. The Back to Black star was allegedly compiling a case against Fielder-Civil's mother Georgette after she allowed intimate letters to be published in the British press last year (08).
The Fray Sues Manager Over Copyright IssuesSeptember 14th, 2009 THE FRAY rockers JOE KING and ISAAC SLADE are suing their manager over the copyright of their back catalogue
The Grammy-nominated band signed a publishing agreement with Gregg Latterman in 2005, and claim they were told the manager would only get a finder's fee as part of
the contract. However, songwriting duo King and Slade state Latterman actually obtained partial ownership of their tracks through the deal, according to a lawsuit filed at Colorado's U.S.
Abbey Road Is Voted Top Beatles AlbumSeptember 14th, 2009 The BEATLES' final album ABBEY ROAD has topped a new list of Fab Four releases. Recorded in 1969, the landmark album featured the hits Come Together and Here Comes The Sun.
So much for dry wit: Cowell says Beatles quip was just that and he's a fan of the Fab 4September 11th, 2009 Cowell says Beatles quip was just that; he's a fanLOS ANGELES — The Beatles once got in trouble over a flip comment about Jesus. Now Simon Cowell has ruffled feathers with a quip about the Beatles.
Degeneres' Show Sued By Record Company GiantsSeptember 10th, 2009 Several record label giants have taken aim at ELLEN DEGENERES' daily U.S. talkshow in a new copyright lawsuit - accusing the series' bosses of using popular songs without prior permission.
Aniston Dreams Of Bathing Suit LineSeptember 10th, 2009 JENNIFER ANISTON has her designs on a bathing suit line - because she can never find the perfect bikini. The former Friends actress has never ventured into the world of fashion, but admits she would be interested in
a swimwear range.
Hilary Swank says there was no 'spark' when she first met beau John CampisiSeptember 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hilary Swank has said that there was no initial "spark" between her and new beau John Campisi because both of them were nursing a broken heart at the time, and their romance was completely "unexpected". Hilary was in the process of divorcing Chad Lowe when she started working with John in May 2006.
Leibovitz Faces Another LawsuitSeptember 6th, 2009 Famed photographer ANNIE LEIBOVITZ is facing yet more financial turmoil - an Italian snapper is suing her for breach of copyright. Leibovitz persuaded a judge on Thursday (03Sep09) to grant her another month to answer a lawsuit filed by bosses at the Art Capital Group - who allege she reneged on a $24 million (£16 million) loan agreement.
A Hard Day's Night Tops New Beatles Hit ListSeptember 4th, 2009 A HARD DAY'S NIGHT has topped a new list of BEATLES hits, beating out A DAY IN THE LIFE and YESTERDAY. As the Fab Four return to the spotlight with the release of remastered albums and their new Rock Band videogame this month (Sep09), U.S.
Lennon 'would Have Loved' The Beatles Rock BandAugust 31st, 2009 YOKO ONO has dismissed criticism of the new BEATLES Rock Band game, insisting her late husband JOHN LENNON "would have loved it". Fans of the Fab Four will be able to play along to 45 of their hits when The Beatles: Rock Band hits stores in September (09).
LIL WAYNE'S COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT TRIAL POSTPONEDAugust 13th, 2009 Rapper LIL WAYNE has been granted extra time to prepare for his copyright infringement trial over his use of folk singer KARMA-ANN SWANEPOEL's track ONCE. The Lollipop hitmaker, real name Dwayne Carter, Jr., is accused of illegally sampling the tune in his song I Feel Like Dying, which does not feature on Wayne's Grammy-winning album Tha Carter III, but was used in its promotion.
G.I. JOE STARS STILL NURSING ON-SET INJURIESAugust 3rd, 2009 G.I. JOE stars SIENNA MILLER and RACHEL NICHOLS have permanent reminders of the film's most explosive action sequences - they were left scarred, cut, bloodied and bruised. Miller was left with a scarred breast when the spark from an on-set blast found its way into her cleavage and Nichols admits she sat through the new movie's premiere still suffering from her on-set injuries.
Demi Moore to sue gossip mag for post-Oscar party bash snapsJuly 25th, 2009 SYDNEY - Actress Demi Moore has decided to sue New Idea gossip magazine for publishing a series of black and white photographs without her permission. She's set to file fresh lawsuit against the magazine bosses for printing a black and white snaps including herself, her daughter Rumer Willis, Orlando Bloom, P Diddy, Cameron Diaz and Amanda De Cadenet taken at an Oscars after party last year.
Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones manager Allen Klein dies in NYC at 77July 4th, 2009 Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones manager Klein diesNEW YORK — Former music manager Allen Klein, a no-holds-barred businessman who bulldozed his way into and out of deals with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, has died. Bob Merlis, a publicist for Klein's company, ABKCO Music & Records, says Klein died Saturday at his New York City home of Alzheimer's disease.