Record companies sue ‘Ellen’ show, claim producers used 1,000-plus songs without permissionRecord companies sue ‘Ellen’ show over copyrights NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Some of the world’s largest recording companies are suing “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” claiming producers violated their copyrights by playing more than 1,000 songs without permission. Spokesman: Photographer Annie Leibovitz, lender working to resolve loan as deadline passesSpokesman: Leibovitz working to resolve loan issue NEW YORK — Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz was still trying to resolve a dispute with a company that loaned her $24 million — money that she had to repay this week or lose the rights to her life’s work, her spokesman said Wednesday. Hugh Hefner files for divorce in Los Angeles after more than a decade of separationHugh Hefner files for divorce in LA LOS ANGELES — After more than a decade of separation, Hugh Hefner is seeking an official return to his bachelor status. The Playboy founder filed for divorce on Friday from his wife and former Playmate, Kimberly. Organizers of Michael Jackson tribute show say court will decide whether Chris Brown can playJackson show promoters hope Chris Brown will play LONDON — Jermaine Jackson said Wednesday that he is confident Chris Brown will perform at this month’s Michael Jackson tribute concert in Austria, despite Brown’s conviction for assault. Celeb photographer Annie Leibovitz’s $24M loan repayment due; risks losing copyright to imagesPhotographer Annie Leibovitz’s loan repayment due NEW YORK — Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz risks losing the copyright to her images — and her entire life’s work — if she doesn’t pay back a $24 million loan due Tuesday. California jury awards actor Tom Selleck $187,000 in lawsuit over purchase of lame horseTom Selleck wins Calif. court battle over horse DEL MAR, Calif. — Actor Tom Selleck has been awarded more than $187,000 after a California jury found the actor was duped into buying a lame horse. Stars’ photographer Annie Leibovitz staring at Tuesday deadline to repay $24 million debtDebts closing in on photographer Annie Leibovitz NEW YORK — Annie Leibovitz’s artsy, provocative portraits of celebrities regularly grace the covers of Vanity Fair and Vogue, images that have made her as famous as her subjects and earned her millions. One month after public memorial, Jackson’s family to lay him to rest in private funeralStar-filled mausoleum awaits Michael Jackson GLENDALE, Calif. — One month after a lavish public memorial for Michael Jackson, the pop singer’s family prepared to inter him privately Thursday in a mausoleum filled with legendary entertainers. Paula Abdul trades stage for courtroom as judge in Lifetime’s ‘Drop Dead Diva’Paula Abdul plays court judge in ‘Drop Dead Diva’ LOS ANGELES — Paula Abdul is back in the judge’s seat — but not on the “American Idol” stage. Appeals court keeps alive Paris Hilton’s lawsuit over Hallmark card using her imageCourt sides with Paris Hilton in Hallmark fight SAN FRANCISCO — An appeals court has ruled that Paris Hilton can continue pursuing a lawsuit against Hallmark Cards Inc. over the use of her picture and catch phrase “That’s hot” on a greeting card. Fashion designer to be sentenced in LA for sexually assaulting aspiring modelsDesigner faces life sentence in sex assault case LOS ANGELES — Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander will learn what his sentence will be for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles, only to be turned around and sent to New York where he faces similar charges. |
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