EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed Derek Kolstad — the writer-producer best known for architecting the John Wick and Nobody action franchises — for representation in all areas.
17.02.2023 - 05:55 / variety.com
Thania Garcia Drake and 21 Savage have reached a settlement with Vogue’s parent company Condé Nast, Variety has confirmed. The pair were sued by the media giant in November over their use of a fake Vogue magazine cover to promote their chart-topping joint album “Her Loss.” While the amount of the settlement has not been disclosed — the original trademark infringement lawsuit sought $4 million in damages — a memo written by Will Bowes, Condé Nast’s general counsel, noted that the settlement will “bolster our ongoing creative output, including Vogue editorial.” It also resulted in a permanent injunction barring further commercial uses of the Vogue trademarks.
“As a creative company, we of course understand our brands may from time to time be referenced in other creative works,” Bowes wrote. “In this instance, however, it was clear to us that Drake and 21 Savage leveraged Vogue’s reputation for their own commercial purposes and, in the process, confused audiences who trust Vogue as the authoritative voice on fashion and culture.”
Variety has reached out to reps for Drake and 21 Savage for comment. Drake and 21 were sued by the media company over a fake magazine cover that was posted on social media and sniped in select cities in an effort to promote their joint album “Her Loss.” Condé Nast alleged the rappers’ promotional campaign for the record was “built entirely on the use of the Vogue marks and the premise that Drake and 21 Savage would be featured on the cover of Vogue’s next issue,” according to a complaint filed in a Manhattan federal court. “All of this is false. And none of it has been authorized by Condé Nast.” In Thursday’s memo, Bowes says the publication “tried to resolve the matter amicably, our outreach
EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed Derek Kolstad — the writer-producer best known for architecting the John Wick and Nobody action franchises — for representation in all areas.
coronavirus, Kate has spoken openly about the struggles of her Chorley husband and the problems he still faces now. During the height of the pandemic, Derek became the UK's longest inpatient in a hospital to be treated. At one point he almost died after being diagnosed with sepsis.
Kate Garraway, 55, has described how her husband Derek Draper, 55, has become "trapped" in his own body. The former lobbyist, who suffers from a severe form of long Covid, spent over a year in hospital after first being rushed in back in 2020 - and has been struggling with his health ever since. Good Morning Britain presenter Kate opened up about the long-term impacts Covid has had on Derek's body in a heart-wrenching new interview.
GMB presenter Kate Garraway has opened up about her experience caring for her Covid-stricken husband, Derek Draper, as he continues to suffer a serious case of long-Covid. Former political adviser Derek was first rushed to hospital in an ambulance in March 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic. He was placed on a ventilator and put in an induced coma — with Kate and the couple’s two kids Darcey, 16, and Billy, 13, unable to visit him due to the strict Covid rules.
Paramount has agreed to pay $122.5 million to settle a 2019 lawsuit by Viacom shareholders over the company’s merger with CBS.
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Passionate Derek Ferguson has warned the Rangers board a mammoth rebuild is needed to reignite a "stale" squad and compete with Celtic.
Fontaines D.C. have shared a cover of Nick Drake’s ‘’Cello Song’ – listen to it below.The song features on a forthcoming covers compilation album called ‘The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs of Nick Drake’, out July 7 via Chrysalis.Along with the Dublin band’s cover, the new album will also feature contributions from Philip Selway of Radiohead, Let’s Eat Grandma, Emeli Sandé, Feist, Aurora, Bombay Bicycle Club and more.Listen to Fontaines D.C.’s cover of ‘’Cello Song’ below.The new album has been compiled by Chrysalis CEO Jeremy Lascelles and Nick Drake Estate manager Cally Callomon.“Nick Drake was not that concerned with promoting himself as an artist, but I think he would have been overjoyed to hear his art revisited and newly promoted by so many vibrant and talented artists,” Callomon said in a press statement.“Jeremy and I also felt it crucial that the album should flow, as a cohesive listening experience, as opposed to a gallery of separate exhibits. Whether we have succeeded in these two ambitions, only the listener can tell.
Vanessa Bryant has settled a lawsuit regarding photos that were taken of husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna’s remains at the site of their 2020 helicopter crash.
Love Island's Jessie Wynter, 26, is set to confront fellow islander Olivia Hawkins, 27, during tonight's instalment as the pair embark on a row in the villa. It comes after 23 year old Will Young was "fuming" to learn that some of the other islanders had been discussing whether Australian star Jessie was genuine or not and Olivia admitted to sharing her views with friend Lana.
hottest hip-hop destination in America overnight.Dreamville Fest curator and perennial headliner J. Cole announced that Drake, Usher, Burna Boy, Lil Durk and Ari Lennox will be joining him on April 1-2 for his annual two-day festival at Dorothea Dix Park.Other notable names on the star-studded bill include City Girls, Sean Paul, Summer Walker, GloRilla and Mario.Plus, Wacka Flocka Flame will be there too.Clearly, this is a fest you won’t want to miss.And the good news is you can grab two-day general admission passes to the highly-anticipated festival as early as today.At the time of publication, we found passes going for as low as $316 before fees on Vivid Seats.For those hoping for a more glamorous experience, the “JV,” “Varsity” and “MVP” ticket tiers are a bit more expensive but offer amenities like a dedicated VIP entrance, viewing area, bar, restrooms, laminates as well as hats and bandanas among other perks.If you “started from the bottom” of this story, keep reading.
Vanessa Bryant has reached a settlement with Los Angeles County over the sharing of graphic photos from the January 2020 helicopter crash that killed her husband, Kobe Bryant, 41, their daughter Gianna, 13, and seven others. ET confirmed Tuesday, per Vanessa's lawyer Luis Li, that Los Angeles County has agreed to pay Vanessa her three daughters -- Natalia, 20, Bianka, 6, and Capri, 3 -- more than $28 million, which includes the $15 million they were awarded by a jury last summer. Vanessa's co-plaintiff, Christopher Chester, was also awarded $15 million.In a statement shared with ET by Li, Vanessa's attorney said Tuesday marks the end of the Bryant family's fight for her late husband, daughter and the families and community of those who lost their lives in the horrific crash.«Today marks the successful culmination of Mrs.
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway has sparked Ofcom complaints after unhappy viewers slammed a 'triggering' and 'distasteful' fake baby scan prank.
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar season used to boil down to one main thing for Condé Nast: Vanity Fair‘s party. While the famed bash is back this year, there’s also a more consequential reason for the company to feel festive: The New Yorker‘s record five nominations across all three short film categories.
Vogue Italia’s March 2023 issue — so much so that some fans think her high-fashion look is verging on drag. On the Brazilian’s first Vogue cover since her high-profile divorce from oft-retired Tom Brady, Bündchen rocks a blood-red uber-short ’do with matching ultra-thin red eyebrows, along with dark, graphic eye makeup and a red silk Valentino dress. But the picture made Instagram users do a double take as Bündchen fans think she looks similar to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 5 winner — and Broadway’s latest “Chicago” star — Jinkx Monsoon, 35, who often sports orange and red wigs.
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham's wedding lawsuit keeps getting messier, and now it seems Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are getting dragged into it. It seems the royal couple were potentially on the guest list. In a new court filing from wedding planners Nicole Braghin and Arianna Grijalba, Harry and Meghan's names pop up in text messages exchanged between Nicola, her mom Claudia, and the planners. "Did Megan get an invite?" Claudia asks, according to the documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
Kate Garraway took to social media with a smiley new update on Tuesday in aid of Shrove Tuesday.The Good Morning Britain host, 55, posted a video on her Instagram Stories of herself testing out her pancake-flipping skills whilst hosting her radio show on Smooth Radio.WATCH: Kate Garraway showcases her 'happy place' amid husband Derek's health strugglesCaptioning the post, she penned: "Pancake day!!! Got there in the end…ish!" Kate put her flipping skills to the test!Chatting to the camera she added: "It's pancake day today and traditionally we all have to toss our pancakes, I like to think I'm a pretty good tosser, shall we give it a go?Correcting her technique, she said: "Attempt 242...I need to flip it more towards me I think…I think I need to flip my wrist more"TRENDING NOW: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's subversive artwork captured in blink-and-you-miss it momentIn the clip, Kate dazzled in a black mini dress and tights as she made numerous attempts at flipping the creation which after one attempt landed on her desk, and another on her microphone!A post shared by Kate Garraway (@kategarraway)The Good Morning Britain star took to social mediaThe cheery update comes just under two weeks after Kate detailed a "tricky 48 hours" with her husband Derek Draper who is still suffering with health complications since coming down with Covid in 2020.Kate, who is a keen gardener, shared details of the rough period on social media alongside a photograph of crocuses in her garden.
50 Cent has settled part of his litigation over a photo of the rapper at a medical centre that may or may not have implied he’d had penis enlargement surgery. He hadn’t, by the way.
The drama never stops on ITV's Love Island, and a teaser for Monday night's episode will see Olivia Hawkins pulling her former partner Kai Fagan for a chat. She was left fuming in the dramatic recoupling following Casa Amor, as Kai chose to recouple with new bombshell, Sanam Harrinanan, despite her also choosing to recouple, with Maxwell Samuda.