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Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye, US jury finds
Deutsche Welle
05 May 2023, 09:59
The British singer spent days testifying in court with his guitar, playing demos to argue that his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud" did not unlawfully copy the intellectual property of Motown legend Marvin Gaye.
A federal jury in New York concluded on Thursday that Ed Sheeran's 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud" did not unlawfully copy from Marvin Gaye's classic 1973 song "Let's Get It On."
The civil lawsuit was filed by the heirs of Gaye co-writer Ed Townsend, who alleged that harmonic progressions and rhythmic elements of Sheeran's song were lifted without permission. They sought a share of the profits from Sheeran's hit
"It is devastating and also insulting to be accused of stealing other people's songs when we put so much into our livelihoods," Sheeran told reporters outside the court in Manhattan.
"I am just a guy with a guitar who loves writing music for people to enjoy. I am not and will never allow myself to be a piggy bank for anyone to shake."
What was the case about?
Lawyers for Gaye's estate argued that "Thinking Out Loud" had so many similarities to "Let's Get It On" that it violated the song's copyright protection.
They pointed to a video of a concert in Switzerland where Sheeran can be heard singing both songs on stage, and said this footage was "smoking gun" proof that he stole the tune.
Sheeran, who co-wrote "Thinking Out Loud" with singer-songwriter Amy Wadge, spent days testifying in court with his guitar with him.
He played demos for the court to argue that the 1-3-4-5 chord progression in question was a basic building block of pop music that cannot be owned, "in the same way nobody owns the color blue."
Sheeran claims victory for 'creative freedom'
In 2015, Gaye's family — who were not involved in the "Thinking Out Loud" case — successfully sued artists Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams over similarities between the song "Blurred Lines" and Gaye's "Got to Give it Up."
Last year, Sheeran won a copyright battle in the United Kingdom over his 2017 song "Shape of You."
"If the jury had decided this matter the other way, we might as well say goodbye to the creative freedom of songwriters," Sheeran said after his victory on Thursday.
Kathryn Townsend Griffen, the daughter of the "Let's Get It On" co-writer who brought the lawsuit against Sheeran, said the case was not personal.
"I did what I had to do to protect my father's intellectual property," she said after the verdict. "I'm very proud of my father and his work and me doing what I have to do."
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Meghna Accused of Sexual Harassment Against Rajpal Yadav
Bollywood actresses are often victims of sexual harassment. Sometimes by an actor or a producer, sometimes by someone else associated with showbiz. Day by day such behavior towards actresses seems to be increasing in the industry. Comedy actor Rajpal Yadav of West Bengal has been accused of sexual harassment by the popular actress Meghna Halder.
Recently, in an interview with the Indian media, this Tollywood actress told about such an experience that happened to her.
The actress said Meghna went to shoot a movie in Mumbai. The actress was wearing a skirt that day. During the shot, co-actor Rajpal Yadav suddenly started touching her thigh. He immediately responded and slapped the actor.
Meghna said, the next day when I went to the floor it was a terrible experience. In one scene Rajpal was supposed to pull me by the throat. In that scene, Rajpal pulls so hard that his throat starts to tighten. Rajpal claimed that he put his hand on the thigh as a joke. But does anyone do this as a joke?
Not only in Bollywood, Meghna slapped an actor in Tollywood. Although she kept the incident a secret, she revealed the matter of slapping her co-actor. The actress said that the incident took place on the shooting floor of the serial 'Tithir Atithi'.
Incidentally, Meghna has been working in showbiz for two decades. She has been associated with acting since childhood. Bengali serials, movies, or commercials - the actress has roamed in almost all mediums. Meghna has worked with top heroes of Tollywood including Prosenjit, Jeet, and Dev.
Tahsan to Host Bangladeshi Version of Family Feud
Tahsan Khan is a very famous and popular singer and actor. However, he is very good at hosting. This singer has already grabbed the attention of the audience by hosting on the stage of some programs. After taking a break, Tahsan is finally returning to the field again.
The popular American family reality show 'Family Feud' is making its way to Bangladesh. The hit competition show, broadcast in 75 countries worldwide, will soon have its Bangladeshi version released on the OTT platform Bongo. And celebrated Bangladeshi singer-actor Tahsan Khan is set to take on a new role as the host of this show.
Bongo has announced that Tahsan has been chosen as the presenter to make the Bangladesh edition of 'Family Feud' even more entertaining.
It is known that contestants can win a maximum of Tk1,00,000 per episode. The shooting of 'Family Feud' will begin on December 8.
40 families have been selected through auditions from around 2,000 applicant families across the country. Some of the questions asked to 100 people on specific topics will be presented in front of the family members.
Contestants have to guess the answer given by the maximum number of people. Contestants will get points based on correct guesses. The family with the highest points will be declared the winner.
The first team to score 300 points gets a chance to play the bonus round 'Fast Money'.
"I'm excited to be part of the first season of such an amazing show like Family Feud being produced by Bongo in Bangladesh," said Tahsan.
He added, "I hope we can deliver a successful event where all viewers can participate and experience family entertainment in a new way."
Bongo COO Fayaz Taher said, "We are very happy to bring 'Family Feud' to Bangladesh. The game show has been entertaining families around the world. Hopefully, the audience will enjoy the fun and excitement of the game in addition to getting the same popularity as Bangladesh."
Incidentally, the episodes of 'Family Feud' will be available on the Bongo website and app at the beginning of next year.
Sadia Ayman Opens up about Rumors of Love with Redwan Rony
Rumors have been spread in the showbiz that actress Sadia Ayman is dating director Redwan Rony. No matter how rampant the rumors are, they do not open their mouths. But Sadia Ayman opens up about rumors of love with Redwan Rony.
Last October 20 was Rony's birthday. On this day, the news of Sadia's love affair with Rony became very clear. Showbiz stars came to celebrate Rony's birthday. Where there were directors Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Mehazabien Chowdhury, Adnan Al Rajeev, Ashfaque Nipun Elita Karim, and many more. But Sadia grabs the attention of everyone. Rony indirectly addressed her as 'Priyotoma'.
Rony has already shared several pictures of his birthday celebration on his Facebook ID. In the caption, he wrote, "Overwhelmed by the birthday wishes on social media, messages and phone calls. Every wish, beautiful word, and sincere love made my day special."
Expressing gratitude to everyone, Rony writes, "I am really sorry, could not reply to everyone personally. Grateful at the time to have such wonderful people around me.
Rony didn't forget to thank his 'Priyotoma'. Expressing his love for her, he wrote, "Special thanks to my sweetheart for planning the best surprise party for me. I am very happy and grateful to everyone, for loving and appreciating me so much."
Fans also commented on Rony's post, but one comment in particular grasped the attention of netizens. Sadia wrote to him, "You are the best among all that I have got in my life."
After Rony and Sadia's comments, the rumors of love became stronger. When Sadia Ayman was contacted to know about the matter, she said that people say many things on social media. I don't feel like talking about that anymore."
Nimrat Opens Up About Dating Rumours with Abhishek Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan got married in 2007 in a grand ceremony. They also received the title of Happy Couple of Bollywood.
Later in 2011, daughter Aaradhya was born. They lived happily. However, a divorce rumor hit Abhishek, Aishwarya's life as well.
Actress Nimrat Kaur starred alongside Abhishek Bachchan in 'Dasvi'. It is known that Abhishek got into a relationship with Nimrat during the shooting of this movie.
Following the rise of these rumors, an old promotional video for Dasvi went viral, featuring an interaction between Nimrat and Abhishek. In the clip, Abhishek mentions that he and Aishwarya recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary, to which Nimrat humorously responds, "Marriages do not last long," sparking laughter from both.
Actress Nimrat recently spoke out regarding the ongoing rumors of her alleged relationship with her co-star Abhishek. These rumors have coincided with recent social media speculation about Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai's marriage.
Nimrat, in a recent interview, dismissed the gossip, stating, "I could do anything, and people would still say what they want. There's no stopping such gossip, and I prefer focusing on my work."
Nimrat also refused to comment on the trolling against her on social media. Now she wants to be busy with work only, she said.
Incidentally, Nimrat acted with Abhishek in the movie 'Dasvi' in 2022. Apart from this, she gained popularity by acting in the movies 'Lunchbox' and 'Airlift'.
Aniqa Alam to Represent Bangladesh in Miss Universe
International makeup artist Aniqa Alam will represent Bangladesh in this year's Miss Universe. After a gap of three years, she will represent Bangladesh in this event. But Anika has been finalized through selection and not competition.
This information was given by the organization 'Flora Entertainment' authority in a press conference on October 27. Managing Director of the organization Mostafa Rafiqul Islam said Aniqa Alam is not only an international makeup artist, but she is also a strong voice for women's empowerment, and a devoted mother.
How does a 'Mrs' participate in 'Miss Universe'? In response to such questions, Shafiqul Islam, country director of the event said that for the past 70 years, only single girls were participating in this event. But from 2023, the Miss Universe authorities have made new rules. Now married people can also participate in this competition. Earlier the age limit was fixed at 28 years, now it is not.
Aniqa Alam said in the press conference about representation in 'Miss Universe', "I have been working on women's empowerment for a long time. In the future, I will work to bring the talent and positive change of women to socially important issues. If we get everyone's support, our country shine on the world stage. So that I can present Bangladesh correctly on the world stage, I want support from the people of the country.
She also said I did not know that I would participate in this event even a few days ago. Since I am participating I will surely return with something good. I will come back from here and work on women's empowerment. I haven't thought about whether I will act outside of it or not."
The 'Miss Universe 2024' pageant is going to be held in Mexico. Aniqa will leave Dhaka to participate there on October 30. The grand finale of the event is scheduled to be held on November 15 or 18.
Incidentally, Aniqa completed her studies in Political Science at Loyola Marymind University. After completing her degree, she also worked in the Los Angeles Mayor's office. Currently, she is working intensively with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially 'Zero Hunger'.
Ome Reveals Positive Information about Bachelor Point-5
Bachelor Point is a popular drama serial directed by Kajal Arefin Ome. After its launch in 2017, the series received a huge response from the audience. The previous four seasons of this franchise left a mark on the minds of the audience.
Season 4 of 'Bachelor Point' ended with the broadcast of the 116th episode on 24 December 2022.
On Tuesday (October 29), Ome talked about the series in the media of the country. He said I got so much love from the audience of this series.
He also said, 'Bachelor Point' season five will definitely come. As the audience wants, I will make it thinking about them. However, it is not possible to say exactly when the season will come. Because every good deed needs enough time. I have not started working yet. It will be officially announced when everything is finalized.
Incidentally, 'Bachelor Point' stars Ziaul Haque Palash, Marjuk Russell, Chazhi Alam, Sabila Noor, Sanjana Sarkar, Faria Shahreen, Suman Patwari, Shimul, Parsa Ivana, Ashutosh Sujan, Sharaf Ahmed Jiban, Abdullah Rana, Monira Mithu, Pavel and many more.
Mimi Chakraborty's Video Goes Viral on Social Media
Mimi Chakraborty is a popular actress in West Bengal. She was working with Shakib Khan in the movie Tufan this year. Along with acting, she is also active in the field of politics.
Mimi is an animal lover as well as her hobby is gardening. She has different types of flower plants. She cultivated fourteen vegetables to celebrate Kali Puja. Recently, the actress said that by posting a video on social media.
On the eve of Kali Puja, the custom of eating fourteen vegetables is observed in every house. It is also customary to light fourteen lamps around the house. This rule is observed in every house on the day of Bhut Chaturdashi. Mimi Chakraborty is following all the rules of Bhut Chaturdashi.
Mimi cultivated fourteen vegetables on her balcony. She shared that video with everyone. Where the heroine is seen picking vegetables from her garden. Posting the video, the actress wrote, 'Excited with fourteen vegetables planted by myself.' Viewers are also excited to see her video.
Mimi's world includes shooting movies, family, and her pets. She has arranged her own life in her way. It is heard that she will start shooting for Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee's film very soon.
