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US Music Publishers Sue Roblox for $200 Mn Over Copyright
US music publishers representing artists such as Ariana Grande, Imagine Dragons and the Rolling Stones said Thursday they are suing hit video game Roblox for allegedly using songs without permission. National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) chief David Israelite announced the copyright suit
Actor Riz Ahmed Leads Bid to Change Way Muslims Are Seen in Movies
British actor Riz Ahmed on Thursday launched an effort to improve the way Muslims are depicted in movies after a study showed that they are barely seen and shown in a negative light when they do appear. Ahmed, the “Sound of Metal” star and the first Muslim to get a best actor Oscar nomination, sa
Netflix, Chill and Shop: New Online Store Offers Limited-Edition Merchandise
Netflix Inc will launch an online store to sell apparel, lifestyle merchandise and collectibles based on its popular shows, the streaming giant said on Thursday. The online store, Netflix.shop, will first be available in the United States and expand into other countries in the coming months. T
Clarence Williams III, ‘The Mod Squad’s’ Linc, Dies at 81
Clarence Williams III, who played the cool undercover cop Linc Hayes on the counterculture series “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 81. Williams died Friday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with colon cancer, his manager Allan Mindel said Sunday.
Star of ‘I May Destroy You’ Wins Big at Britain’s BAFTA Awards
Michaela Coel, the star and creator of drama series “I May Destroy You”, was the big winner at Britain’s BAFTA awards on Sunday, taking home the television awards for the miniseries and leading actress. The show, which approaches the story of a woman who tries to rebuild her life following a sexu
Chloe x Halle, H.E.R Part of Apple Music Juneteenth Playlist
Artists including Chloe x Halle, Black Thought of the Roots and H.E.R.
Taylor Swift Joins Cast of David O. Russell's Next Film
Taylor Swift has been cast in director David O.