Anita Baker thanks Chance the Rapper for helping her regain ownership of her masters

EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American rights to Alexander Jeffery’s feature A Chance Encounter—formerly known as Molto Bella—slating it for release in theaters and on digital this fall.

The Mirror reports that a cause of death has not yet been confirmed. However, it was known that Philip did suffer from emphysema due to having pneumonia as a child. READ MORE: Nottingham Forest Premier League fixtures 'leaked' ahead of big revealPhilip's condition meant towards the end of his successful career which included starring in hit sitcoms Seinfeld and Modern Family, he would only be able to film for a few minutes at a time.

Ellise Shafer Philip Baker Hall, the prolific character actor known for his roles in films like “Boogie Nights” and “Magnolia” and shows such as “Seinfeld” and “Modern Family,” has died. He was 90.Hall’s wife of nearly 40 years, Holly Wolfle Hall, confirmed the news to Associated Press, saying he died on Sunday in Glendale, Calif.

Regina King made her first red carpet appearance nearly five months after her son, Ian Alexander Jr., died by suicide.

Regina King stepped out for her first red carpet appearance since the death of her son in January. Over the weekend, the 51-year-old actress made an appearance during an award ceremony during the Filming Italy festival in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy. King flashed a smile as she was captured on the carpet at the event and flashed her legs in an all-white ensemble, that she paired with a Louis Vuitton purse. The Academy-award winning actress was also spotted sitting next to Edgar Ramierz and Naomie Harris during the event.

Amanda Seyfried is supporting husband Thomas Sadoski on his big night!

Larry Nassar Victims Reach $380 Million Settlement With USA Gymnastics Aly Raisman Recovering After Testifying in FBI's Mishandling of Nassar Simone Biles and U.S. Gymnasts Testify About Abuse by Larry Nassar  

Regina Spektor has released ‘Loveology’, another cut from her forthcoming album ‘Home, Before And After‘, which is out later this month.The singer premiered the track in a handful of live settings in 2019 including in a debut appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers ahead of her Broadway residency.“With ‘Loveology,’ I wrote it and then played it once or twice live,” Spektor said in a statement.“Sometimes I’ll have a song that I’m really glad exists, but I can’t record it because every time I try, it just doesn’t feel right coming out of my mouth. But for whatever reason, both ‘Loveology’ and ‘Raindrops’ felt so right this time, and I’m so glad I was finally able to put them on a record.”‘Home, Before And After’ arrives on June 24 and marks Spektor’s first full-length album since 2016’s ‘Remember Us To Life’.Alongside ‘Loveology’, Spektor has announced additional North American tour dates in support of her new record.

Sasha Urban editorThe annual Palm Springs International ShortFest returns for its 28th edition from June 21 to 27, holding all of its screenings at the Camelot Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.The festival will feature 51 programs that showcase 300 films. That list includes 38 world premieres, 17 international premieres, 35 North American premieres and 18 U.S.

Many remember Regina Hall from her legendary role as Brenda in the Scary Movie series. Her career didn’t start there, though. She starred in Best Man, and Love and Basketball. Both films are hallmarks of Black American Cinema and she hasn’t stopped since. On the film side, Hall has starred in the Scary Movie, The Best Man and Think Like A Man franchises. 

During Anita Baker’s Las Vegas show at the Venetian Theater on Sunday night, the “Sweet Love” singer-songwriter gave Chance the Rapper a special shout-out for helping her take back ownership of her master recordings.

Anita Baker has publicly thanked Chance The Rapper for helping her regain control of her master recordings after spotting him in the audience at a show in Las Vegas this weekend.In a clip posted to Twitter, Baker is seen mid-performance saying: “Would you guys say hello to a friend of mine, by way of the music industry, and by way of helping me to get ahold and ownership of my master recordings?” She then pointed out Chance in the crowd, who stood up as the audience applauded and Baker declared: “Mr Chance The Rapper is right there!”It’s not clear what role the rapper actually played in settling the dispute between Baker and her former label – Warner Music’s Elektra – although she was vocal about that dispute on social media last year, before announcing things had been settled in September.In a tweet in March last year, Baker referenced the termination right under US copyright law, which allows artists to regain control of any copyrights they previously transferred – or “assigned” – to a business partner after 35 years, albeit only within the US. That said, there remains some debate as to whether that right applies to conventional record contracts, with some labels arguing that record contracts are not actually assignment deals, meaning there is no assignment to terminate.Baker implied that Warner was making that argument as she sought to reclaim control of her rights – so much so, she urged her fans to stop buying or streaming her music.

It’s the end of an era!

APPOINTMENTSPPL PRS Ltd – the joint public performance licensing venture operated by UK collecting societies PPL and PRS – has appointed Helen Sachdev as its new Chair. She replaces Theresa Robson-Capps. “I feel very privileged to take on this role”, says Sachdev.

Made in Chelsea star Victoria Baker-Harber has said that she will “continue to stand by” her fiancé and gallery owner Inigo Philbrick after he was sentenced to jail for fraud for seven years.The 33 year old appeared weeping in the US Southern District Court this week, according to reports, as she attended in support of her man and father of her baby daughter Gaia Grace as he was given the sentence for his crimes. Inigo, 34, conducted a multi-million pound scam through his Mayfair art gallery by conning investors out of $86 million after repeatedly selling valuable paintings to different buyers, which have been said to have included the Saudi Royal family.The British art gallery owner has been in MDC prison in Brooklyn, New York, for two years after he was arrested in 2020 on the Pacific island of Vanuatu, where he fled to avoid court hearings.