Author: Bill Donahue
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Neil Zlozower, a veteran rock photographer who’s snapped images of Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen, is suing Warner Records over a Facebook post featuring a picture of Tom Petty — the latest of more than 50 lawsuits the litigious photog has filed over the past decade. Related Notorious B.I.G. Estate […]
This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all the fun stuff in between. This week: The world’s biggest music companies file lawsuits against AI music firms accusing them of stealing copyrighted music at “an “unimaginable […]
Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, the actress Riley Keough, has filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking a looming foreclosure sale of the late singer’s historic Memphis home Graceland, calling the proceedings “fraudulent.” In a case filed in Tennessee court last week, Keough alleged that the foreclosure was triggered by phony demands from a company called Naussany Investments […]
The history of power and importance regarding the Black dollar goes further and wider than many of us can fathom. Our ancestors who preceded us, along with those who are presently working to maintain that legacy, understand what is at stake. Black ownership is a concept that has continued to be critical for the Black […]
Preserving our legacy through food has always been a part of the Black experience, but we can’t make tasty dishes if the fresh items we need aren’t readily available. Supermarket entrepreneur Ariell Ilunga is making sure that residents can easily and effortlessly get their food at Carla’s Fresh Market, which opened in the diverse Highland Park neighborhood […]
The unimaginable but very true tale of Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, and his escape to Cuba in the 1970s comes to life in the new series The Big Cigar. On October 28, 1967, Newton was involved in an altercation that left one police officer dead and him charged with a felony crime. […]
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a Florida music producer in a legal battle against Warner Music over a song by the rapper Flo Rida, ruling that he can seek monetary damages dating all the way back to the 2008 release of the track. Resolving a case that music companies had called “exceptionally […]
The Met Gala, often referred to as the Super Bowl of fashion, captivates millions of style enthusiasts each year as they eagerly await to see the stunning ensembles donned by their favorite celebrities. This year, the gala embraces the theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” inviting a journey through sartorial revival. Attendees are expected to interpret […]
Undoubtedly, when we—as Black people—show up in a space, we show out. On May 4, 2024—Kentucky Derby Day—Black excellence was on full display. EBONY witnessed all the grandeur and opulence associated with the famous horse race held annually at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, which celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby this […]
Shopping for Mother’s Day gifts for moms offers a rich opportunity to celebrate their unique beauty, strength, and culture. This special occasion calls for a thoughtful selection from various options catering to their tastes and needs. The possibilities are extensive and diverse, whether it’s beauty products tailored to enhance their natural features, fashion items that […]