HarbourView – one of those nifty investment outfits buying up music rights – has announced deals with Lady A and Brad Paisley, the former linked to the group’s songs catalogue, the latter to the country star’s recordings.Confirming the deal around Lady A’s music publishing catalogue, the fund noted that: “Over the course of their decade-plus career, Lady A has become one of the 21st Century’s premiere vocal groups”.”Built around rich vocal harmony, vivid emotional writing and a smooth fusion of country, rock and pop”, it added, “Lady A have long been a model of mainstream success, ushering more than eighteen million album units, 34 million tracks sold, nearly five billion digital streams and eleven number one hits”.With the Paisley deal – which Billboard says is technically an acquisition of his recording royalty rights – HarbourView stated: “Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and decorated male solo artists”.“Over the past 20+ years”, it continued, “Paisley’s songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three Grammys, two American Music Awards, fourteen Country Music Association Awards and fifteen Academy Of Country Music Awards, among many others”.Alongside the announcements about the Lady A and Paisley deals, the equity outfit also included a more general update, stating: “HarbourView has been extremely active since launching just nine months ago, acquiring over 35 catalogues to date”.“The firm’s distinctly diverse portfolio features thousands of titles spanning numerous genres and decades”, it added.
Permanent Birth Control Is in Demand in the US—but Hard to Get
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Roe. Many of the patients have come to her after having been refused by other doctors. It’s a different manifestation of society not trusting women to know what they need, Harris says, and “probably related to the same distrust that leads to things like abortion bans.”For Kayla, who lives in Chicago, a traumatic experience when she gave birth prematurely to her daughter last year meant she is sure she never wants to have another child.
“I can’t see myself going through that again,” she told her doctor. When her physician suggested birth control, Kayla pleaded for something more permanent. “And she told me, ‘No, I’m too young … Maybe my daughter will want siblings.’” Since then, Kayla has visited at least three doctors requesting a tubal ligation, and all have refused, for similar reasons.The concept of the risk of regret is a significant barrier to access and is based on the subjective opinion that people who can become pregnant will always want to bear children.
In reality, this isn’t true. The largest study to look at rates of reported regret in sterilized women—the —followed 11,000 sterilized women for 14 years after having the procedure. It found that childfree women who had been sterilized reported the lowest rates of regret among all groups of patients.
Mira Sorvino Mourns Late Father, Paul Sorvino: ‘My Heart is Rent Asunder’
died of natural causes on Monday at the age of 83. “My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. My heart is rent asunder- a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over.
Jade Bird says she’s about “halfway” through “vulnerable” third album
NMEJade Bird has revealed she is about halfway through her “vulnerable” new album. Watch our video interview with Bird above.Speaking to NME at Truck Festival in Oxfordshire this weekend (July 24), the Northumberland-born, US-based singer-songwriter told us about new song ‘Save Your Tears’ – which she performed in her set – as well as what fans can expect from her third studio record.“[It’s] probably 50/50 on the new album,” she said of the new song.
Dave Chappelle Joins Chris Rock and Kevin Hart For Surprise Comedy Set
Chris Rock and Kevin Hart, but also a third — none other than Dave Chappelle. As a surprise opener on Rock and Hart's «Only Headliners Allowed» tour, Chappelle was met by boisterous applause from the MSG crowd as he walked on stage to Radiohead's song, «Karma Police.»Chris Rock Kevin Hart & Dave Chappelle on the same stage together at MSG pic.twitter.com/UnNOMGccqz«Had to sneak my way in here,» Chappelle joked according to video shared from the event. The controversial comedian then went on to reference his latest headline-spurring event.
Amber Heard appeals divisive Johnny Depp verdict
WATCH: Inside Amber Heard's abuse claims against Johnny DeppThe news came on Thursday, when it was reported the actress’ lawyers had filed documents notifying the Virginia court that oversaw the trial that she intends to appeal the judgement.As well as appealing the massive $10 million payout to Depp, Heard’s lawyers made it clear she would also be appealing rulings the judge made after the verdict.“We believe the court made errors that prevented a just and fair verdict consistent with the first amendment.
Dave Chappelle Joined Chris Rock and Kevin Hart For Surprise Comedy Set
Chris Rock and Kevin Hart, but also a third — none other than Dave Chappelle. As a surprise opener on Rock and Hart's «Only Headliners Allowed» tour, Chappelle was met by boisterous applause from the MSG crowd as he walked on stage to Radiohead's song, «Karma Police.»Chris Rock Kevin Hart & Dave Chappelle on the same stage together at MSG pic.twitter.com/UnNOMGccqz«Had to sneak my way in here,» Chappelle joked according to video shared from the event. The controversial comedian then went on to reference his latest headline-spurring event.
Amber Heard officially files to appeal Johnny Depp case
Amber Heard has officially filed to appeal her case against Johnny Depp.MORE: Amber Heard makes shocking claims over Johnny Depp verdict, seeks new trial"We believe the court made errors that prevented a just and fair verdict consistent with the First Amendment,” a spokesperson for Amber said.WATCH: Amber Heard says she did not want divorce details to go public“We are therefore appealing the verdict. While we realize today's filing will ignite the Twitter bonfires, there are steps we need to take to ensure both fairness and justice.”SEE: Johnny Depp rocks surprising look as he begins new projectMORE: Johnny Depp issues warning to fans following Amber Heard trialDocuments were filed on Thursday in Fairfax County, Virginia. Amber had also filed a motion for a new trial alleging that the wrong juror sat in on the case.
Jharrel Jerome To Headline ‘Night Of the Assassins’ Series Based On Howard Blum’s Book In Works At Sony TV From Jonathan Mostow, Howard Gordon & Alex Gansa
EXCLUSIVE: A little known episode during World War II involving three of the most powerful political figures of the time that could’ve changed the future of the Western world is the subject of a limited series in development at Sony Pictures Television starring and produced by Emmy winner Jharrel Jerome. Thriller drama Night Of the Assassins, based on the New York Times bestseller by Howard Blum, comes from Blum, Terminator 3 director Jonathan Mostow, the Emmy-winning Homeland and 24 duo Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa and their executive Glenn Geller.
‘Madam Secretary’ Actor Erich Bergen Joins Broadway’s ‘Chicago’
Broadway’s long-running musical Chicago has cast Madam Secretary actor Erich Bergen in the role of Billy Flynn, producers announced today.
‘Central Park’: Kristen Bell Returns As New Character; Season 3 Premiere Date & First-Look Images Released
Season 3 of Apple TV+’s animated comedy Central Park will premiere Sept. 9. It will feature original cast member Kristen Bell who is rejoining the series as a new character, Abby, Paige’s (Katherine Hahn) little sister. (first-look image above)
William ‘Poogie’ Hart, Lead Singer of Delfonics, Dies at 77
TMZ that his father was having trouble breathing, and after being taken to Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Hart died Thursday from complications during surgery.Hart led The Delfonics at the beginning of the 1970s soul scene in Philadelphia. Their songs “Didnt I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” “La La (Means I Love You),” “Ready or Not Here I Come (Can’t Hide From Love)” and many others ruled FM radio.
Brad Pitt-Starrer ‘Bullet Train’ To Kick-Off Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival, Lakeside Festival Unveils 75th Edition Selections, Juries
The Locarno Film Festival has announced the full line-up and juries for its 75th edition, which is due to unfold August 3-13.
‘Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein Signs With WME
Emmy winner Brett Goldstein, who plays the hot-tempered but bookish star-player-turned-coach Roy Kent on Ted Lasso and also serves as writer and co-executive producer on the series, has signed with WME for representation.
‘Ted Lasso’ Star, Writer Brett Goldstein Signs With WME
Joe Otterson TV ReporterBrett Goldstein has signed with WME for representation, Variety has learned. He continues to be repped by Mosaic and Hansen Jacobson in the US, as well as B-Side Management and LARK in the UK.Goldstein is best known to American audiences for his breakout role as veteran footballer turned coach Roy Kent in the Apple sports comedy series “Ted Lasso.” He won the Emmy Award for best supporting actor in a comedy for his work on the show’s first season, with Season 2 also expected to pick up nominations when they are announced next week.Goldstein is also a writer on the show and won two WGA Awards along with the rest of the writing team on the series.
Melissa Joan Hart Rewears 21-Year-Old Dress ‘That Has Decorated My Changing Shape’ for 4th of July
Some things never go out of style! Melissa Joan Hart proved this is true when she sported a 21-year-old dress for the 4th of July.