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The Weeknd, Shakira, Warpaint, Neko Case & more
So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we’d call “indie,” and talk about what metal is coming out. We post music news, track premieres, and more all day. We update a playlist weekly of some of our current favorite tracks. Here’s a daily roundup with a bunch of interesting, newly released songs in one place. THE WEEKND – “OUT OF TIME” (KAYTRANADA REMIX) The Weeknd is about to headline Coachella for the second weekend in a row, and just ahead of that, he’s shared a jumpy Kaytranada remix of “Out of Time,” one of the many highlights…
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‘Ben-Hur’ Supreme Court copyright case changed Hollywood movie rights
Placeholder while article actions load In 1971, when CBS broadcast the 1959 film “Ben-Hur” on television for the first time, more than 85 million people tuned in to view this Hollywood spectacular of friendship, betrayal, revenge, redemption and — of course — a thrilling chariot race. One of the most-watched movies on TV in that era, the blockbuster film directed by William Wyler and starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins and Stephen Boyd remains a popular Easter viewing tradition for many people. Its depiction of Jewish hero Judah Ben-Hur confronting the treachery of Roman friend Messala against the backdrop of Christ’s crucifixion continues to draw countless viewers each year. However, that…
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Entertainment News Roundup: With jury picked, Johnny Depp opens U.S. libel case against ex-wife Heard; Universal Music can’t help falling for Elvis Presley, to manage song catalog and more
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 With jury picked, Johnny Depp opens U.S. libel circumstance in opposition to ex-wife Heard 
 Legal professionals for Hollywood star Johnny Depp on Tuesday gave a jury an overview of his U.S. defamation circumstance against his ex-wife Amber Read, the latest chapter in a long-operating authorized combat in between the two Hollywood stars. Opening statements kicked off in a Virginia courtroom in a lawsuit Depp, 58, introduced versus Heard, 35, for $50 million in 2018. 
 Universal Audio can’t aid slipping for Elvis Presley, to take care of tune catalog 
 Universal Music is adding the tune catalog of the…
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Entertainment News Roundup: With jury picked, Johnny Depp opens U.S. libel case against ex-wife Heard; Gilbert Gottfried, boundary-pushing comedian, dead at 67 and more
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 With jury picked, Johnny Depp opens U.S. libel circumstance versus ex-spouse Read 
 Legal professionals for Hollywood star Johnny Depp on Tuesday gave a jury an overview of his U.S. defamation case from his ex-wife Amber Read, the most up-to-date chapter in a very long-jogging authorized fight concerning the two Hollywood stars. Opening statements kicked off in a Virginia courtroom in a lawsuit Depp, 58, brought from Heard, 35, for $50 million in 2018. 
 Gilbert Gottfried, boundary-pushing comedian, useless at 67 
 Gilbert Gottfried, a stand-up comedian with a screwy voice and a penchant for pushing boundaries with jokes…
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Entertainment News Roundup: Investigation of rape accusation against French actor Depardieu goes on, court rules; Katy Perry defeats appeal in ‘Dark Horse’ plagiarism case and more
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 Investigation of rape accusation versus French actor Depardieu goes on, court docket procedures 
 A Paris court claimed on Thursday it would push forward with an investigation into Gerard Depardieu, just one of the country’s most famed actors whom an actress has accused of rape. Prosecutors in 2019 dropped the investigation, citing inadequate evidence, only to pick it up all over again afterwards that yr after a new grievance was produced to police. 
 Katy Perry defeats attraction in ‘Dark Horse’ plagiarism circumstance 
 A federal appeals courtroom on Thursday claimed the pop celebrity Katy Perry and her crew ended…
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A case for the value of year-end lists | Music News | Spokane | The Pacific Northwest Inlander
click to enlarge Derek Harrison photo illustration Ranking isn’t rank. Welcome to list season! Every year as the calendar turns to December, publications begin their unending onslaught of Best of the Year articles. While no one’s ever surprised by the arrival of these collections of top albums, songs, movies, etc., not a year goes by when I don’t see many musicians take to social media to decry the mere existence of such things. Their objections generally carry the same core points. Music is inherently subjective! Hence, any ranking of artistic outputs is ludicrous. Music isn’t a competition! We reject your making our…