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A New York appeals court has overturned a ruling made last year in the ongoing defamation legal battle between Kesha and producer Dr Luke which would make it harder for the latter to prove that he was defamed by the former, while also opening him up to a damages claim.That original ruling last year was based on new free speech laws in New York state, but the appeals court said last week that those new rules should not be applied retroactively so that they impact on active disputes.Luke’s defamation lawsuit against Kesha is all that remains of a long-running, multi-layered and quite complicated legal battle between the two former musical collaborators.At the heart of the wider legal battle was Kesha’s allegation of rape against Luke. He denies that allegation, and in turn alleges that she only made that claim in a bid to force his hand in contract negotiations.

Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group last week announced a deal with the family of the late Nat King Cole which sees the company take an interest in the musician’s recording and publishing rights, as well as his name and likeness, plus an archive of TV shows.Co-founded by veteran artist manager Azoff, Iconic Artists Group has been competing with the various investment funds that are seeking to buy up the music rights of heritage artists and songwriters, but also has a focus on managing and monetising the brands and trademarks of such acts as well, as is the case with this deal with the Cole estate.Confirming said deal, Cole’s children Timolin and Casey Cole said: “We’re delighted to entrust our father’s legacy to Irving Azoff and the team at Iconic. Through the years, it’s been amazing to see how dad’s music continues to inspire and bring people together, and with Iconic at the helm, we know his musical legacy will endure and continue to grow”.Meanwhile, Azoff added: “We are THRILLED that Nat King Cole’s family is trusting us with his musical legacy.

Denise van Outen's friends flocked to her side after she opened up about her "ups and downs" on Sunday, ahead of her book release on Thursday.MORE: Denise Van Outen shares wedding dress photo for emotional reasonThe 47-year-old took to her Instagram with some gorgeous photos to promote her new book, A Bit of Me. In the snaps, the West End star can be seen proudly holding a copy, whilst wearing a cosy, white, knitted vest with a pair of classic blue jeans.WATCH: Denise celebrating theatres reopening at the Dominion Theatre in LondonCaptioning the beautiful photos, she wrote: "My autobiography is out this coming week (17th March) I wear my heart on my sleeve.

Kym Marsh has expressed her joy after her son David and his fiancée Courtney confirmed they are expecting a baby boy.MORE: Kym Marsh planned sudden wedding amid heartbreaking family newsSharing the gender reveal video on Instagram on Sunday, the former One Show host gushed: "It's a boy!!!! [Blue heart emojis] huge congratulations to my @cunliffe890 @courtneyleac I cannot wait to meet my new grandson!!!"WATCH: Kym Marsh's son reveals baby's gender in sweet videoFans quickly reacted to the post, with one writing: "Oh this is so wholesome! Congratulations to you all." Another remarked: "Congratulations to you Kym on the awesome news of your grandson." A third post read: "Congratulations to them, and you xxx."READ: Kym Marsh explains heartbreaking reason for Morning Live absenceWOW: Kym Marsh showcases her washboard abs in pink sports bra after 5k runKym confirmed her son's baby joy last month, sharing a photo of a calendar on the month of August, when the baby is due, alongside three photos of baby scans, a cuddly, and a white baby top that read: "Baby Cunliffe."She also uploaded a photo of the happy couple holding up a photo of their baby scan. In her caption, Kym enthused: "I have been bursting to share this news for AGES!!!! I'm so very proud to announce I am gonna be a 'YaYa' again!!! Kym will become a grandmother for the second time"My wonderful son @cunliffe890 and his equally wonderful fiancée @courtneyleac are expecting their first child in August! I am so very proud of you both and I cannot wait to meet my newest grandchild!! I love you all so much."Kym is a mother-of-four and shares two children, David and Emilie, with ex-partner Jack Cunliffe.

Naman Ramachandran While the actual BAFTA film awards ceremony on Sunday may have been largely apolitical, the red carpet leading up to it was awash with political commentary.“The Power of the Dog” star and BAFTA best actor nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, who attended the event with his wife Sophie Hunter, wore a badge depicting the Ukrainian flag.Cumberbatch said the awards are “a celebration of an industry that’s about imagery, and images speaking as loud as if not louder sometimes than words. So it’s a small gesture,” the actor told BBC News.“But away from this, what we all have to do is continue to put pressure on our politicians as far as the refugee crisis goes, continue to put pressure on the Putin regime, continue to help in any which way we can — whether that’s through donations or housing refugees, all of which I’m looking to do and have done.” The U.K.

Kid Cudi is set to star in Brittany Snow’s forthcoming film directorial debut, September 17th.According to Variety, Cudi – real name Scott Mescudi – was cast by Snow (Pitch Perfect) after the pair worked together as actors on A24’s new horror film X, which is released this Friday (March 18).“I couldn’t believe that [Snow] wanted me in it,” Cudi told the outlet. “She had told me about the movie while we were on set [for X], but she never asked me to be in it.

The Scottish Government has announced more than £160 million of funding is being invested this year to help make homes and buildings warmer and more efficient, supporting efforts to tackle fuel poverty while helping householders manage their energy bills and reduce carbon emissions.

Emma Watson appeared to make a dig at Harry Potter author JK Rowling when she attended the BAFTA Awards last night.

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Spain could scrap face masks in time for the Easter holidays in a major boost for travellers, according to reports.

There are few foods out there that are more comforting than the classic old-fashioned steak pie.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticWhile putting his life back together following a suicide attempt, an unstable young man named Franklin (James Morosini) meets a girl online who starts to make him feel better. Her name is Becca, she’s way prettier than he thinks he deserves, and she seems really interested in him. How or why this person chose Franklin, out of all the incels on Facebook, doesn’t amount to a hill of beans.

He’s one of the best known faces on television and proved a real draw when he rolled into Renfrew.

One of Scotland’s richest men has been accused of leaving a cancer victim relying on a food bank after his fish processing plant was plunged into administration.

Prince Harry is said to have 'raised tensions' within the Royal Family after he revealed that he would be going to the Invictus Games.

DEALSSongwriter and producer Tainy has sold his pre-2021 catalogue to Influence Media for a reported $25 million. “Tainy has redefined the sound and the future of Latin music”, says Influence Media’s Rene McLean.

Rod Stewart is known for his love of model trains, but now he’s turned his hand to real life roadworks. The musician posted videos on Instagram this weekend showing him and “the boys” filling in potholes on a road near his home in Harlow, Essex.“I’m repairing the streets where I live, because no one [else] can be bothered to”, he says in the first video, which shows him and a team of men shovelling gravel into potholes.“This is the state of the roads near where I live in Harlow”, he goes on in a second video, showing the very worn out road.

Taniya Boatwright explained how she was inspired by a former “American Idol” contestant as she auditioned for the judges during Sunday’s episode.

ITV viewers have been accustomed to new episodes of The Chase. But they were rattled when Bradley Walsh welcomed Emmerdale stars in the programme, realising the episode was actually a re-run.

FromSoftware employees have reported poor wages and working conditions with issues stemming back to over a decade ago.First spotted by TheGamer, the reports were posted on popular job board, Career Connection.The developer currently has a rating of 2.6 out of 5.0 stars on the site. Employees rated the company 2.2 for job satisfaction, 1.9 for compensation, and 2.6 for stress management.

Tekashi 6ix9ine has told a judge that he’s “struggling to make ends meet”, in a sworn declaration following a lawsuit for his involvement in a 2018 armed robbery.In December 2021, 6ix9ine was hit with a civil lawsuit relating to an incident in 2018 in which 6ix9ine and members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods ambushed Seketha Wonzer and Kevin Dozier in Manhattan.Wonzer and Dozier were attacked by five armed men who pulled up in an SUV, and demanded they get on the ground before taking their belongings. 6ix9ine didn’t take part in the robbery but filmed from an adjacent vehicle.According to the lawsuit, the robbery was a result of “mistaken identity”.

COUNTRYFILE presenters Charlotte Smith and Tom Heap have been slammed after last night's episode. Viewers of the BBC One programme took to Twitter, believing the hosts were talking too much about climate change.

MADONNA has showed off her latest tattoo on her wrist - which has a surprising hidden meaning. The Papa Don't Preach singer, 63, got a design from a Kabbalah book inked on herself at the weekend.

A GOBSMACKED Antiques Roadshow expert warned 'do the authorities know?!' at a guest's 'controversial' item. In a recent episode of the BBC show, expert John Foster met a male guest who had brought in an item which left him in a state of excitement.

HOLLY Willoughby will be replaced by Josie Gibson on today's This Morning after she tested positive for Covid. Holly was forced to miss last night's Dancing on Ice semi final after catching the virus.

KERRY Katona has revealed stripping off for OnlyFans saved her from going bankrupt for a THIRD time. The 41-year-old joined the subscription site in May 2020 and she's confessed to being so desperate for money at the time that she couldn't even pay her rent.

Citizens Advice Scotland is encouraging people to ‘save your energy’ as the charity launches its Big Energy Saving Month 2021 campaign. The campaign launches amid dropping temperatures across Scotland, as well as concerns of increasing energy costs as more people stay at home to comply with increased coronavirus restrictions.

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityA bowling green and social club at the centre of a Salford community for 118 years has closed good after its owners agreed to sell the land for housing.Pendleton Bowling Club in Eccles Old Road, known locally as the Belmont, was forced to shut its doors back in March when the coronavirus crisis took hold.But in the summer, when Covid restrictions were relaxed, the directors decided to keep the bowling green or social club closed – much to the dismay of members, many of whom are elderly and isolated during the pandemic.At the end of August, the club announced it would close indefinitely as the directors said they were unable to establish a 'viable

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps people over the age of 16 and under State Pension age with the extra costs of living with a long-term health condition or disability. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could give you between £23.60 and £151.40 per week to help with the costs of daily living and outdoor mobility needs.

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the citySalford council is anticipating a £15m loss in business rates this year with more businesses expected to win appeals over the rateable value of their property.The local authority previously estimated the cost of appeals this financial year to be around £5.6m, but this estimate has now increased by more than £9.6m.It comes as the council faces a £50.4m deficit in its business rates collection fund – although around £31m relates to the retail relief and nursery discount, extended due to the coronavirus crisis, and will be covered by the government.Salford council's head of financial management Chris Hesketh has said that the revenue the town hall will