Sad but oh so typical.
Bob Marley's family lost a lawsuit seeking the copyrights to several of the late Jamaican reggae singer's best-known recordings.
Friday night's ruling is a defeat for Marley's widow Rita and nine children who had sought to recover millions of dollars in damages over UMG's effort to "exploit" what they called "the quintessential Bob Marley sound recordings."
L. Peter Parcher and Peter Shukat, who are lawyers for the family, did not immediately return calls seeking comment. UMG spokesman Peter LoFrumento said the company is pleased with Cote's ruling.
Marley's family accused UMG of intentionally withholding royalties from their company Fifty-Six Hope Road Music Ltd, and ignoring a 1995 agreement assigning them rights under the original recording agreements, court papers show.
It also accused UMG of failing as required to consult with them on key licensing decisions, including the use of Marley's music as "ringtones" on AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile phones, the papers show.
But Cote concluded that Marley's recordings were "works made for hire" as defined under U.S. copyright law, entitling UMG to be designated the owner of those recordings, for both the initial 28-year copyright terms and for renewals.
"Each of the agreements provided that the sound recordings were the 'absolute property' of Island," Cote wrote. "Whether Marley would have recorded his music even if he had not entered the recording agreements with Island is beside the point."
Via Jonathan Stempel in New York
“I want another child and I’m not afraid to die to have one!”
Michelle Duggar
I wonder what her 19 children think of that statement.
When I'm working from home there really isn't anything I'd rather listen to than Q. Real Time with Bill Maher is a close second.
My work isn't steady so I store up Q podcasts like a greedy little squirrel and save them for the next time I get to do my piece work (for a extremely talented local designer)
So a big thank you to Jian Ghomeshi and everyone behind Q.
Jian, you are officially forgiven for Moxy Früvous.
P.S. Q Podcasts can be found on iTunes
Some men look good in drag. Sean Penn is not one of these men.
Betty White is hip and if you had any doubt she's even getting her own comic book!
More details here:
It's been so long since I've posted, I hardly remember how to. Blogger looks so different I hope I can find my way around.
I'm always in awe of people who are able to keep their blogs going for a few years without a lull. My hat's off to them.
I'm hoping there are a few of my readers left to bear with me as I try to resurrect Bulletproof Bracelets.
I'm sure a lot of people find her so but I don't, not at all.
While I'm not terribly surprised by this news I am saddened by it.
This might not make a whole lot of sense but here goes:
Barbra Streisand doesn't have to dress up for anyone.
Wishing Carey Mulligan wins but I don't think it's in the cards.
I could really do without the Oprah.
Jeff Bridges said "Groovy" I love it.
Woody Harrelson is wearing a tux made out of hemp.
Yup, Clooney's wasted.
The audience looks as bored as we feel.
Aniston's sloppy seconds are presenting together.
Patrick Swayze was first it's just we couldn't see him because the camera was panned out so far.
Did I miss Farrah Fawcett & Bea Arthur?
RT @aimeemann officially have come to the end of needing to hear Morgan Freeman narrate anything ever again.
RT @poppedculture they mixed up a tribute to horrors with a tribute to thrillers
I spy Jenny Aniston pre-nosejob in The Leprachaun!
Chewing gum is okay, chewing it with your mouth open is not.
This is who they get to step in for Heath Ledger? Wrong.
Oh Robin - give it a rest.
RT @nowtoronto Queen Latifah introduces a clip reel of lifetime awards. And Lauren Bacall's entire career is reduced to a single film clip. Wrong.
I love how they zoom in on anyone they think is going to cry.
First Kanye moment. Ouch!
80's icons don't like to wash their hair.
I could have made a way better John Hughes montage than that one.
My husband does the best Penelope Cruz impersonation.
I do love the little lamps.
Does Cameron Diaz have to present at every Oscars?
Sandra Bullock was great in The Blind Side but it isn't Oscar worthy. Sorry.
Bber Bingo. New favourite word.
Admit it, you half expect Miley Cyrus to start picking her nose.
Kathy Ireland and Sherri Shepherd really shouldn't be given jobs where speaking is required.
The fact that Sherri Shepherd gets a paycheck makes me feel like crying.
Kate Winslet looks gorgeous.
Could we please raise some money for some elucution lessons for Miley Cyrus.
Why can't Keanu ever shave?!
What are on Charlize Theron's boobs?
I seriously don't know what to say about this picture.
How this women continues to function really amazes me.
For your own sanity, don't click to enlarge.
But WTF?
isn't that sweet? Right in from of an open window while the paps watch.
And people say romance is dead.
Via TVTattle
I know this picture of Lady Gaga at The Grammy's has been everywhere this week but seriously. Look at the poor guy sitting behind her and 10 rows back for that matter.
Call me old fashioned or a fuddy duddy but if you want to wear a headdress like this, you can sit in the back row!
This picture has got to be photoshopped.
Has anyone seen an ass like this in real life?
I'm finding it oddly fascinating.
Actor in a Leading Role
- Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart”
- George Clooney in “Up in the Air”
- Colin Firth in “A Single Man”
- Morgan Freeman in “Invictus”
- Jeremy Renner in “The Hurt Locker”
Actor in a Supporting Role
- Matt Damon in “Invictus”
- Woody Harrelson in “The Messenger”
- Christopher Plummer in “The Last Station”
- Stanley Tucci in “The Lovely Bones”
- Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds”
Actress in a Leading Role
- Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side”
- Helen Mirren in “The Last Station”
- Carey Mulligan in “An Education”
- Gabourey Sidibe in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
- Meryl Streep in “Julie & Julia”
Actress in a Supporting Role
- Penélope Cruz in “Nine”
- Vera Farmiga in “Up in the Air”
- Maggie Gyllenhaal in “Crazy Heart”
- Anna Kendrick in “Up in the Air”
- Mo’Nique in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
Animated Feature Film
- “Coraline” Henry Selick
- “Fantastic Mr. Fox” Wes Anderson
- “The Princess and the Frog” John Musker and Ron Clements
- “The Secret of Kells” Tomm Moore
- “Up” Pete Docter
Art Direction
- “Avatar” Art Direction: Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg; Set Decoration: Kim Sinclair
- “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” Art Direction: Dave Warren and Anastasia Masaro; Set Decoration: Caroline Smith
- “Nine” Art Direction: John Myhre; Set Decoration: Gordon Sim
- “Sherlock Holmes” Art Direction: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
- “The Young Victoria” Art Direction: Patrice Vermette; Set Decoration: Maggie Gray
Cinematography
- “Avatar” Mauro Fiore
- “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” Bruno Delbonnel
- “The Hurt Locker” Barry Ackroyd
- “Inglourious Basterds” Robert Richardson
- “The White Ribbon” Christian Berger
Directing
- “Avatar” James Cameron
- “The Hurt Locker” Kathryn Bigelow
- “Inglourious Basterds” Quentin Tarantino
- “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Lee Daniels
- “Up in the Air” Jason Reitman
Best Picture
- “Avatar” James Cameron and Jon Landau, Producers
- “The Blind Side” Nominees to be determined
- “District 9” Peter Jackson and Carolynne Cunningham, Producers
- “An Education” Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey, Producers
- “The Hurt Locker” Nominees to be determined
- “Inglourious Basterds” Lawrence Bender, Producer
- “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness, Producers
- “A Serious Man” Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, Producers
- “Up” Jonas Rivera, Producer
- “Up in the Air” Daniel Dubiecki, Ivan Reitman and Jason Reitman, Producers
Full list here
I saw this picture of Rip Torn this morning and it broke my heart.
Rip was arrested while trying to break into a bank with a loaded gun this weekend.
I'm assuming he was pretty intoxicated while doing so.
I'm a huge fan of The Larry Sanders Show and "Arty" was by far my favourite character. I really hope Rip gets the help he needs and they don't put him in jail and throw away the key.
