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Mariah Carey has been sued for $20m (£16m) after being asccused of copying hit song “All I Want for Christmas is You”. The singer and her co-songwriter Walter Afansieff have been named in the lawsuit, which has been filed by Andy Stone. Stone, in legal documents filed at the US District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana, claims that their song was taken from one with the same name he co-wrote for Vince Vance & the Valiants in 1989.

Singer Mariah Carey and her co-songwriter Walter Afansieff have reportedly been named in a lawsuit brought by Andy Stone, who has accused the pair of copying the huge song All I Want for Christmas is You. Mariah, 53, is reportedly being sued for $20 million (£16 million) following claims from Andy that the hit song was taken from a tune with the same name that he wrote for Vince Vance and the Valiants back in 1989.

Mariah Carey is being sued for copyright infringement over her festive hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’, it has been reported.The pop star originally released the track in 1994 and has gone on to become a modern Christmas classic. In 2019, it hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the US for the first time, repeating the feat on the Official UK Singles Chart the following year.However, songwriter Andy Stone has now claimed copyright infringement over the song in a new lawsuit.

This week’s panel discussion featured Michael Shellenberger, a California gubernatorial candidate, cofounder of the California Peace Coalition, and author of San Fransicko: W,hy Progressives Ruin Cities; and Douglas Murray, columnist for the New York Post and The Sun, and author of War on the West: How to Prevail in the Age of Unreason.

Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, isn’t having a very merry start to the summer. In documents acquired by The Post, Andy Stone, who co-wrote Vince Vance & The Valiants’ country song “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” is suing Carey for copyright infringement — claiming the diva never sought or obtained use of his title for her perennial monster holiday hit. Stone is also coming after Carey’s co-writer on the song, Walter Afanasieff, in the civil suit, which was filed in the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana.Stone released his 1989 twangy version — which musically and lyrically sounds nothing like Carey’s pop performance — eight years before Carey changed the holiday season forever in 1994.

David Muir, who continues to deliver the tough news to his dedicated viewers each night.MORE: David Muir close to tears as he reports on horrific Texas school shootingALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe journalist had another hard task to take on for the latest installment of World News Tonight, sharing the new images coming in from the funeral for the victims of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.VIDEO: US basketball coach's emotional response to Texas school shooting"Before we go tonight, the images that speak of the unbearable loss in so many of these communities long after the cameras leave," David said.He spoke of the fourth graders who attended the funeral of one of the victims, saluted for her bravery for trying to alert 911 of the incident.MORE: David Muir shows support for Kelly Ripa's son in the best wayAnd he also mentioned another, speaking of her interest in becoming a marine biologist and the initiative of a Texas university to institute a scholarship in her name.The news was clearly tough for David to deliver, and proved even tougher for his audiences to take in, as many were left heartbroken and took to social media to express it.David shared new images from the funerals for the victims from Texas"There are no words, medicine or even time that will ever heal the pain of losing a child," one wrote, with another saying: "This is unbelievable!! So so sad!!"A third wrote: "I'm so broken for these families and this town," with one also commenting: "My heart aches for the families and friends."MORE: David Muir shares adorable photo from home as fans see doubleMORE: David Muir receives incredible honor as he returns to beloved homeLast week, 19 children and two

Jack Black will receive the award for Comedic Genius at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards.Set to be hosted by Vanessa Hudgens, the ceremony will honour the actor, comedian and musician when it airs live on Sunday June 5 in the US.Past recipients of the award include Sacha Baron Cohen, who won the title last year, Melissa McCarthy, Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell.After forming the band Tenacious D with Kyle Gass in 1994, Black has gone on to have a successful acting career. He’s best known for roles in 2000 film High Fidelity, School Of Rock in 2003 and more recently, the reboot of the Jumanji franchise.He also voiced lead character Po in the Kung Fu Panda films and released musical fantasy comedy, Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny, all about the rock duo in 2006.Black’s upcoming roles include some film adaptations of games.

Nostalgia has seldom looked grittier, or more treacherous, than it does in Mario Martone’s eponymous new film. The Italian director splashes his teaming, boisterous, unruly native city of Naples across the screen in fulsome fashion in telling the story of a man who left as a teenager but, some 40 years later, is drawn back into its sinister embrace.

Bill Maher touched one of society’s third rails tonight on his HBO show Real Time, taking on the rise of the LGBTQ community in his “New Rules” editorial at the end of the show.

Mario López. The beloved iconic actor and television host curated his signature “ICONIC Box” filled with his favorite things and snacks. “We all grew up having Frito Lay snacks.

DEALSReservoir Media has signed a new publishing deal with Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera, covering his work with the band and numerous other artists, including David Gilmour, Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt, Nico and more. “I’m very happy to embark on this new relationship with Reservoir and look forward to many fruitful collaborations”, he says.Independent publisher BDi Music has signed emerging artist/songwriter Ellysse Mason to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal.

David Muir is going back to his roots for the most special of reasons! The star was raised in upstate New York's Syracuse area.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThough his alma mater is the nearby Ithaca College, David no doubt grew up surrounded by Syracuse students, and now as a seasoned journalist and news anchor, he has a special message for them.The reporter had the honor of being Syracuse's class of 2022 commencement speaker at their graduation.WATCH: David and Kelly Ripa's friendshipMORE: David Muir shares heartbreaking Covid story that leaves fans in tearsHe certainly took the position seriously, sharing on Instagram some images from the special occasion ahead of his speech, which was no doubt inspiring. He dressed appropriately for the event, looking dapper in a toga, shiny leather shoes, and slicked back hair.The ABC host endearingly captioned the snap with: "Thank you for inviting me home.

Amber Tamblyn is celebrating her 39th birthday by fighting for reproductive freedom.

Bill Maher can’t understand what has happened to the world he once knew, as he lamented during Friday’s Real Time on HBO.

CBS has ordered three new series for the 2022-23 broadcast season: “East New York,” “So Help Me Todd” and “Fire Country.”In “East New York,” Amanda Warren stars as Regina Haywood, “the newly promoted deputy inspector of East New York, a working-class neighborhood at the edge of Brooklyn. She leads a diverse group of officers and detectives, some of whom are reluctant to deploy her creative methods of serving and protecting in the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification,” per a logline from the network.It costars Kevin Rankin, Jimmy Smits, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Richard Kind, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Lavel Schley and Olivia Luccardi.It’s from writers and executive producers William Finkelstein and Mike Flynn and director and EP Michael M.

Celebrity chef Mario Batali was found not guilty today on a charge of indecent assault and battery stemming from an alleged 2017 groping incident in a Boston bar. It was the first criminal charge for the former The Chew chef amid a number of sexual assault and harassment allegations.

TULSA, Okla. -- Enough pieces of a bronze statue of a famous Native American ballerina that was stolen in Tulsa have been recovered to restore it, historical officials said.The additional missing pieces of the statue of Marjorie Tallchief that were found include the head, said Tulsa Historical Society and Museum Director Michelle Place, according to the Tulsa World.Still missing are the lower portion of each leg, both feet and one arm, but Gary Henson, one of the original sculptors, said he will be able to restore it.“You won’t be able to tell that it was ever cut up when I’m done,” Henson said.

FBI: Most Wanted have earned two-season renewals at the network, it was announced Monday. This brings through at least season 6 and its spinoffs, and, through seasons 3 and season 5, respectively.“The s are one of the most successful brands in the entire TV landscape and a powerful cornerstone of our #1 lineup,” said Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment, in a statement.

David Muir has been keeping a low profile of late and rarely posts on social media.MORE: Kelly Ripa reunites with son Joaquin - but she's not impressed!However, the ABC star made the exception on Friday when he took to Instagram to pay a sweet tribute to his good friend Kelly Ripa and her children.Kelly had invited her three kids, Michael, Lola and Joaquin, onto Live with Kelly and Ryan for a Mother's Day special.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and David Muir's friendship revealed The trio joined their famous mom in a fun game show style segment of the show, where they had to answer questions related to Kelly.MORE: Kelly Ripa looks sensational in swimwear as she celebrates Cinco De Mayo SEE: Kelly Ripa shares a new glimpse inside her bedroom at incredible New York townhouseThe moment was especially significant because Joaquin is currently living in Michigan where he is studying at college, meaning that their TV appearance also marked a mini reunion for the siblings.After Kelly shared pictures from the day on social media, alongside the caption: "Bring your chickens to work day!" David was one of the first to reply.

Pop sensation Adele ’s boyfriend, sports agent Rich Paul reportedly spent the 34 year old’s birthday partying with his clients at a swanky £3,000-per head dinner in Miami, instead of celebrating with his partner. Adele herself celebrated the occasion by sharing a series of smiling images on Thursday, along with a caption about how "happy" she is, yet no sign of her was spotted at the flash dinner which saw her partner rub shoulders with sporting legends such as basketball star LeBron James.