Hit songwriters pen open letter asking artists to stop demanding writing credits for songs they didn’t write

Jim Steinman was a songwriter whose hit compositions include Meat Loaf’s “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” and Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”Steinman’s songwriting career took off after he wrote Meat Loaf’s 1977 debut album, “Bat Out of Hell.” It included the iconic “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” as well as the No.

Ellise Shafer administratorFive members of the United States House of Representatives have signed a letter urging President Joe Biden to launch an investigation into the Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger, which they call a “monopoly.”Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-NJ-09), Frank Pallone Jr.

An open letter headlined "We Stand For Democracy" and opposing restrictions on voting drew hundreds of signees from across corporate America, including many names from the entertainment industry. Among the companies attaching their names to the letter were Netflix, ViacomCBS, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Live Nation Entertainment.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaFortune 500 companies, A-list movie stars, filmmakers and corporate heavyweights came out swinging on April 14, condemning Georgia’s new voting restrictions in an open letter that was printed in The Washington Post and the New York Times.The hundreds of signatories included the likes of Netflix, Amazon, ViacomCBS, Starbucks, Facebook and UTA, as well as celebrities such as Rooney Mara, George Clooney, Mark Ruffalo, Larry David, Josh Gad, Lee Daniels,

After many years of trying, Limerick has shaken the name of ‘Stab City’ and given itself a bright and beautiful new look, so when a recent Forbes article referred to the city by its old moniker, residents were naturally up in arms.

Barack Obama is remembering Prince Philip.

Sean Combs, in an open letter posted to the website of his Revolt TV channel, called out large corporations for failing to commit meaningful advertising dollars to Black-owned media companies. "We demand thatCorporate Americareinvest an equitable percentage of what you take from our community back into our community," Combs wrote.

Bill Owens was a country music songwriter who was Dolly Parton’s uncle and mentor.Owens wrote songs for many top country musicians, including Loretta Lynn, Porter Wagoner (1927–2007), and Kris Kristofferson. He was also a guitarist who toured extensively with musicians including his niece, Parton.

https://t.co/NlZChIIW4S pic.twitter.com/XaKswnqdhE— AIM (@AIM_UK) April 1, 2021“The government’s report on race and ethnic disparities published yesterday is, at best, a massive missed opportunity and from our perspective, it is a gut-punch to many in our community and our society who experience the reality of systemic prejudice on a daily basis,” the report added.“We need to recognise the problems in society and work together to fix them, rather than use carefully worded definitions and narrow

Dua Lipa‘s ‘New Rules’ and Ariana Grande‘s ‘7 Rings’ claims that a “growing number” of artists have asked for a share of publishing royalties – even if they didn’t write the song.The letter explains that “artists will go on to collect revenue from touring, merchandise [and] brand partnerships” but “songwriters have only their publishing revenue as a means of income”.While no artists were specifically named in the letter, the signees added that composers often faced “bully tactics and threats”

Halle Berry, Brie Larson and Selena Gomez are just three of the big names on an open letter of love to the transgender community, in honor of Women’s History Month and Transgender Day of Visibility.

Sharon Stone is opening up about her bond with Britney Spears. Earlier this week, Spears, 39, shared photos of several women on Instagram she says have "inspired" her over the years, including Stone, 63.  The "Basic Instinct" actress appeared on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" on Wednesday in which she was asked about her connection to the global pop star.

Sharon Stone is opening up about a letter from Britney Spears.

Britney Spears recently named Sharon Stone as one of the women whom she most admirers. While they’ve never met in person, the Oscar nominee revealed that they do share a deep connection on the March 31 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. “Britney wrote to me a very long and important, poignant letter during a very difficult time in her life — about the time when people would recognize it, when she shaved her head — wanting me to help her,” Sharon said, describing the singer’s 2007 breakdown.

Halle Berry, Selena Gomez, Gabrielle Union and more are sending their support to trans women and girls. The stars are among over 440 signatories of an open letter supporting the community, in observance of Women’s History Month and Transgender Day of Visibility.

Halle Berry,Selena Gomez, Gabrielle Union and more are sending their support to trans women and girls.