All about case against CBS, Beyonce's defeat, Madonna's defence over Aretha Franklin tribute

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California said a lower court judge acted too quickly in saying federal copyright law preempted California state law claims by the plaintiffs, which owned the original analog recordings.

U.S. appeals court revives case against CBS over pre-1972 recordings

A federal appeals court on Monday revived a lawsuit accusing CBS Corp and CBS Radio of copyright infringement for playing digitally remastered songs recorded before 1972 by Al Green, the Everly Brothers, Jackie Wilson and others on radio stations and online. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California said a lower court judge acted too quickly in saying federal copyright law preempted California state law claims by the plaintiffs, which owned the original analog recordings.

Camila Cabello beats Beyonce, Drake for top VMA prizes

Cuban-born Camila Cabello beat out heavy hitters Beyonce, Bruno Mars and Drake to take home the two top prizes at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Monday. Cabello, 21, was chosen artist of the year and won video of the year for her Latin-flavored hit "Havana," while rapper Cardi B picked up wins for best new artist and song of summer for her dance hit "I Like It" with J Balvin and Bad Bunny.

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— camila (@Camila_Cabello) August 21, 2018

Madonna defends herself after Aretha Franklin tribute backlash

Madonna on Tuesday hit back at critics of her speech about the late Aretha Franklin at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) show, saying she had been asked only to share an anecdote about the late Queen of Soul. The "Rebel Heart" singer sparked a backlash with a 10-minute speech focused mostly on her own early career at Monday's live show, which organizers had said would pay honor and tribute to Franklin four days after her death at age 76.

Asia Argento denies sexual relations with an actor she paid off

Italian actress Asia Argento, an outspoken advocate in the movement against sexual harassment, denied on Tuesday ever having had sexual relations with Jimmy Bennett, an actor who the New York Times reported had accused her of sexual assault. The New York Times reported on Sunday that Bennett had accused Argento of sexually assaulting him in 2013 when he was 17 and she was 37. Argento agreed to pay him $380,000 after he asked for $3.5 million, the paper said.

Eagles hit album tops 'Thriller' on the all-time sales list

The Eagles' greatest hits compilation featuring rock classics such as "Take It Easy" and "Witchy Woman" has dethroned Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as the top-selling album of all time, according to industry data released on Monday. The album, called "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975," has racked up sales or streams of more than 38 million since its release in February 1976, the Recording Industry Association of America said.

A plane with rapper Post Malone lands safely after blown tires

A private jet carrying rapper Post Malone landed safely at a New York airport after two of its tires blew out during takeoff on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and media reports. There were 16 people aboard the Gulfstream plane, which took off from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey and was headed to London before it was diverted to Stewart Airport, about 70 miles (113 km) north of New York City, the FAA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said.

'Crazy Rich Asians' film comes home to Singapore

"Crazy Rich Asians" celebrated its Asian premiere in Singapore on Tuesday night, with local-born stars such as Fiona Xie delighted to be bringing the film home to the city where it was filmed. "I'm so looking forward to every Singaporean to watch this because Singapore is so beautiful on screen. Everybody (in Hollywood) was like, is this CGI? Does this place really exist?" Xie, who plays gold digging opera star Kitty Pong, told reporters.

LA sheriff's office seeking information on the accusation against Asia Argento

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office said on Monday it was trying to reach an actor who The New York Times reported had accused Italian actress Asia Argento, an outspoken advocate in the movement against sexual harassment, of sexual assault. The New York Times reported on Sunday that actor Jimmy Bennett accused Argento of sexually assaulting him in 2013 when he was 17 and she was 37. Argento agreed to pay Bennett $380,000 after he asked for $3.5 million, the Times reported.

Director Danny Boyle exits latest James Bond movie, producers say

British director Danny Boyle has exited the latest upcoming James Bond movie due to "creative differences," the producers of the multi-million film franchise said on Tuesday. "Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, and Daniel Craig today announced that due to creative differences Danny Boyle has decided to no longer direct Bond 25," said a statement on the official 007 Twitter account.

Bond 25 is in the market for a new director as Oscar winner Danny Boyle exits over "creative differences."https://t.co/Cr3YLgbzZN

— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) August 21, 2018

(With inputs from Reuters)