Bob Dylan, UMG Sued by Estate of ‘Desire’ Co-Writer Jacques Levy Over Publishing Sale

Saturday Night Live‘s Feb. 6 telecast, featuring Schitt’s Creek‘s Dan Levy in his hosting debut and musical guest Phoebe Bridgers, drew a 4.2 rating household Live+Same Day rating in the 44 metered local markets and a 2.2 adults 18-49 rating in the 25 markets with local people meters.

Family affair! Dan Levy was joined on stage by his father, Eugene Levy, during his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on Saturday, February 6.

his week’s “Saturday Night Live” was a family affair. Dan Levy made his “SNL” debut over the weekend, and got some help from his comedy icon father, Eugene Levy.

 was a family affair. Dan Levy made his debut over the weekend, and got some help from his comedy icon father, Eugene Levy.During his monologue, the charming star gave fans a tour of Studio 8-H and their new coronavirus safety protocols.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThe Emmy-winning star, showrunner and co-creator of “Schitt’s Creek,” Daniel Levy, hosted “Saturday Night Live’s” Feb.

Phoebe Bridgers will serve as the musical guest on tonight’s (February 6) episode of Saturday Night Live, but she won’t be writing a song for guest host Dan Levy.The Schitt’s Creek actor and creator and the singer-songwriter are both making their debut appearances on the long-running US comedy show.In a video promo for the episode, Levy and Bridgers appeared alongside SNL cast member Aidy Bryant.

The Band has addressed Bob Dylan‘s recent decision to sell the rights to a number of songs, including some by The Band.The $300 million deal struck by Dylan with Universal Music Group for the publishing of his catalogue includes songs that Dylan’s company published on behalf of the Band, meaning their songs could be approved for use against Robertson’s wishes.In a new interview, Robertson said that he has no hard feelings over the deal and respects Dylan’s decision.“They have the publishing on

Emily in Paris writer Deborah Copaken has shared her “rage” over the fact that I May Destroy You was snubbed by the Golden Globes.Copaken wrote an op-ed for the Guardian following the surprise nomination for Netflix comedy series Emily in Paris, which provoked outrage for many.“‘That show,’ I told everyone who would listen, ‘deserves to win all the awards.’ When it didn’t, I was stunned,” Copaken wrote. “I May Destroy You was not only my favourite show of 2020.

Endemol Shine North America has promoted Sharon Levy to Chief Content Officer.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterEndemol Shine North America has named Sharon Levy its chief content officer, elevating the exec from her prior role as president of unscripted and scripted television for the Banijay-owned studio.Levy first joined Endemol Shine North America in 2017, reshaping its programming team to work more closely with Banijay’s global production companies and created a development slate to include scripted and unscripted projects from co-owned labels worldwide.

The Signature Show includes stunning performances, captured from their homes, by vocalist Felicia Boswell accompanied by pianist Mark G.

EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Karen Dalton: In My Own Time, the feature documentary from Richard Peete and Robert Yapkowitz about the folk singer Karen Dalton, whose sphere in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene included Bob Dylan. Wim Wenders is executive producer of the pic, which had its world premiere at DOC NYC.

EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Karen Dalton: In My Own Time, the feature documentary from Richard Peete and Robert Yapkowitz about the folk singer Karen Dalton, whose 1960s sphere in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene included Bob Dylan. Wim Wenders is executive producer of the pic, which had its world premiere at DOC NYC.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTom Stevens, bassist for the Los Angeles rock band the Long Ryders, a key group in the so-called “Paisley Underground” scene of the 1980s, died on January 24, according to an announcement from the band.

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Bob Dylan has been sued by the estate of a former collaborator which argues that it is due a cut of the reported $300 million he received when he sold his songs catalogue to Universal Music Publishing late last year.