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A Californian judge this week sided with Nicki Minaj over one key aspect of her copyright dispute with Tracy Chapman: the sampling of uncleared music behind closed doors in the studio definitely constitutes fair use. However, the other key element of the case – focused on how Minaj’s unreleased track with an uncleared Chapman sample got to a New York radio DJ – will proceed to a full jury hearing.This dispute relates to a track Minaj intended to include on her 2018 album ‘Queen’.

A new report about Kanye West has emerged detailing a bit more about his plans to run for president. The opening line of the New York Times article reads that he wants to “bring back prayer in schools, give more government support to religious groups and has even asked his campaign staff to refrain from fornicating outside of marriage, according to people aiding his candidacy.” The interview conducted between the Times and Kanye took place over text and other formats.

Robert Pattinson has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after returning to film The Batman, according to reports by Vanity Fair and The New York Times.Production on The Batman, directed and cowritten by Matt Reeves, has shut down in the U.K. for the second time as a result.

Jennifer Lopez has had an incredible career and has worked hard over the years, being able to treat her family as a result.And the Jenny from the Block hitmaker was hoping to be able to pay the ultimate tribute to her dad David Lopez, by buying his favourite baseball team, the New York Mets, with her fiancé Alex Rodriguez.MORE: Jennifer Lopez looks identical to mum in new campaign with the twins WATCH: Jennifer Lopez shines light on powerful family videoUnfortunately, the celebrity couple had to

Sienna Miller has reportedly split from her fiance Lucas Zwirner after a year-long relationship.The American Sniper star, 38, is said to have called time on her relationship with the literary editor, according to sources who spoke to the New York Post's gossip column Page Six, although reasons for the break-up are as yet unknown. Representatives for Sienna in London and New York have yet to comment on the reports.

The Jonas Brothers were nominated for one award at the MTV Video Music Awards 2020, aka MTV VMAs 2020. Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas were nominated for Best Pop Song ("What a Man Gotta Do").

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have been in the news for the past 6 months as one of the main bidders in the acquisition of the New York Mets. As of today, the couple are no longer part of the bidding process.

Former major league star Alex Rodriguez and fiancée Jennifer Lopez have backed out of the bidding to purchase the New York Mets amid reports that the Wilpon family is finalizing a deal with billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.

RELEASESCalvin Harris and The Weeknd have released new single ‘Over Now’.Black Pink and Selena Gomez have released a new single together, ‘Ice Cream’. Black Pink’s new album, ‘The Album’, is out on 2 Oct.Ty Dolla $ign has released new track ‘Expensive’, featuring Nicki Minaj.St Vincent has released a new version of her song ‘New York’, featuring X Japan frontman Yoshiki.Faithless have announced that they will release their first album for ten years, ‘All Blessed’, on 23 Oct through BMG.

Dorinda Medley is closing the door on her “Real Housewives of New York” run.

The LGBTQ advocacy organization GLAAD is airing an ad arguing in favor of the Equality Act on Fox News each morning during the week of the Republican National Convention.The 30-second spot, which premiered during Fox News’ Fox & Friends program on Monday morning, will air during the show each morning in the New York and Washington, D.C. media markets.

NEW YORK -- Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity are providing television viewers with a distinctly different vision of the Democratic National Convention each night from their perches on Fox News Channel. Hannity calls the virtual convention “the worst infomercial ever made” and provides brief, annotated highlights of some Democratic speakers.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAt the VMAs, it’s quarantine for thee, but not for me.New York City quarantine rules are now being enforced on travelers from 34 states, requiring a two-week isolation if arriving in the five boroughs for longer than a 24-hour stopover.That is, if you’re just a citizen.

NBC News deleted a tweet early Wednesday about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's brief speech at the Democratic National Convention that she complained was misleading and appalling.

The 2020 MTV VMAs are continuing to face many hurdles.

TikTok star Bryce Hall's home may have gone dark on Wednesday. The New York Times reports that the star has recently thrown crowded house parties amid the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in an order from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to shut off the power and water to the influencer's home.

A post shared by Sophie Delezio (@soph.delezio) on   Last year, Sophie appeared on Sunrise with reporters Samantha Armytage and David Kochie.

Federal authorities have arrested two men, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan, Jr., in connection with the 2002 shooting death of Jam Master Jay, according to a report in The New York Times. Born Jason William Mizell, Jay is best known as the DJ for the pioneering New York City rap group Run DMC.