Charles Bronson says he can 'smell' and 'taste' freedom ahead of parole hearing

A US judge last week dismissed a song theft lawsuit filed against Childish Gambino which claimed that his 2018 hit ‘This Is America’ ripped off an earlier track called ‘Made In America’.The choruses of the two songs are not “substantially similar”, despite what that lawsuit claimed, the judge ruled, while the “distinctive flow” of the earlier work is not protected by copyright.Miami-based rapper Kidd Wes – real name Emelike Nwosuocha – sued Childish Gambino – aka Donald Glover, of course – in 2021, claiming that ‘This Is America’ lifted from his 2016 release ‘Made In America’.“The distinctive flow” heard in Glover’s track, the lawsuit stated, “is unmistakably substantially similar, if not practically identical, to the distinct and unique flow that was employed by Nwosuocha in recording his vocal performance of his rapping of the hook to his copyrighted work”.“The lyrical theme, content, and structure of the identically-performed choruses are also glaringly similar”, the lawsuit then added.Glover responded to the lawsuit last September seeking to have Nwosuocha’s legal action dismissed.

A law firm in Canada last week filed a class action lawsuit against Ticketmaster taking issue with the way the Live Nation ticketing platform sets prices, advertises shows and defines tickets as ‘platinum’.According to the Toronto Star, the lawsuit hones in on an upcoming Drake show at Montreal’s Bell Centre. One fan bought two ‘official platinum’ tickets priced at $789.54 each.

50 Cent has reached a settlement with the owner of a medical centre, after he accused her of implying online that he’d used her company to undergo penis enlargement surgery.In court documents filed in Miami on Friday, legal reps for the rapper – real name Curtis Jackson – and defendant Angela Kogan said that they have “reached an agreement in principle to settle Mr Jackson’s claims” and were “in the process of preparing an agreement to finalise and memorialise” the deal.Jackson sued Kogan last September, admitting that he’d had a photo taken with her in 2020, but insisting that he had assumed that she was just a fan. He was pissed off then when that photo appeared on the social media accounts of her company, Perfection Plastic Surgery and MedSpa.And he was even more miffed when it showed up in an article on gossip site The Shade Room in which Kogan discussed the rise in plastic surgery for men, including penile enhancements.

It’s now more than a year and a half since the idea of a collaboration between Ed Sheeran and Cradle Of Filth was first mooted. Have we heard anything yet? I think you know the answer to that. However, by the time the two year anniversary rolls around, all that could change.“Ed’s done all his parts”, Cradle Of Filth frontman Dani Filth tells Metal Hammer of said collaboration.

Heather Williams, one of R Kelly’s sexual abuse victims, will be able to claim royalties due to the musician from Sony Music in lieu of a damages payment she is owed following a successful lawsuit.Those royalties had been claimed by a bank which is also owed money by the jailed former pop star, but the Illinois Supreme Court last week ruled that Williams’ damages should take priority.Kelly was sued by Williams in February 2019. She alleged that she first met Kelly in 1998 when she was sixteen and initially agreed to spend time with him at his studio because he promised to put her in a music video.However the video never happened and instead they began a sexual relationship which Williams subsequently recognised as sexual abuse.

Pussy Riot have been announced as the winners of this year’s Woody Guthrie Prize. Launched in memory of the American activist folk musician a decade ago, the annual prize recognises artists who “best exemplify Guthrie’s spirit and work by speaking for the less fortunate through music, film, literature, dance or other art forms, and serving as a positive force for social change”.In a statement, Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova says: “It feels fitting to be awarded in the spirit of Woody, I think he would love Pussy Riot’s anti-fascist message.

EXCLUSIVE: Antonio Díaz, one of Europe’s highest grossing illusionists, will bring his El Mago Pop show to Broadway this summer, with a limited two-week engagement set for August.

Ironmace has denied creating its role-playing extraction game Dark And Darker with stolen code, although accusing company Nexon has pulled the game from Steam with a DMCA takedown notice.On Saturday (March 25), Dark And Darker fans noticed that the game had been removed from Steam.Shortly afterwards, Ironmace confirmed that it had been “served a cease and desist letter and DMCA takedown” from Nexon, who has accused its former employees at Ironmace of creating the game with stolen assets and code.Yesterday (March 26), Ironmace addressed Nexon’s “serious allegations” on Reddit. The studio reiterated that “no copyrighted materials or misappropriated trade secrets from Nexon were used by Ironmace”.Nexon believes Dark And Darker is based on P3 — a cancelled game that was developed by Nexon employees who later left to join Ironmace.Ironmace stated that its employee accused of theft left Nexon in June 2021 “due to a breakdown of trust with one of his superiors” and an “uncertain atmosphere” at the company.“Having worked closely with his development team, he informed them about his plans to leave Nexon,” said Ironmace.

Three Scottish farmers' markets have been named among the best in the UK to visit this spring.

People are more health conscious than ever these days and have a wealth of information at their fingertips to help keep them alive and kicking.

After getting off to a winning start against Cyprus, Scotland face one of their biggest tests of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

A perverted teacher has been struck off after sending sexual videos to a colleague's daughter and hounding her for sex.

When VAR was brought in almost six months ago, it was thought that it would help referees get more decisions correct and remove any controversy.

McDonald’s is looking to fill a range of job vacancies in Greater Manchester, and they all come with an amazing benefit. The fast-food giant has opportunities available in front of house and behind the scenes across the region, including in Salford, Trafford and Stretford.

Molly-Mae Hague has shared 'the truth' with her loyal followers as she opened up about life as a new mum. The former Love Island star has sat back down in front of the camera for the first time since sharing her birth story on YouTube last month.

Holly Willoughby fell down to the floor on This Morning when her co-presenter Alison Hammond "rugby tackled" her after the new Great British Bake Off presenter chased her around the studio. Talking about the hilarious moment together on the sofa with their viewers, Alison, 48, said to Holly: "I'm so out of breath!" Holly, 42, then explained: "Not only did you catch me, but we sort of collided together," before Alison interrupted by saying: "It was [like] a rugby tackle." "Yeah!" Holly added. "And I ended up on the floor.This is what happened, you might not have seen..." Footage of Holly and Alison was then shown, which saw Holly running away from Alison before the latter caught up with her.The Big Brother star then caught Holly in her arms when she fell.

The series finale of winter Love Island 2023 aired just two weeks ago, but some of the contestants are already back working at their day jobs. Despite being thrust into the spotlight, several islanders have chosen to return to what they were doing before entering the villa, rather than pursuing fame and fortune.

Paul Burrell has revealed that I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'s medical check helped save his life amid his cancer diagnosis. The former Royal butler, 64, who was a friend and confidante to the late Princess Diana, appeared on Monday's Lorraine to talk about his participation in the upcoming I'm A Celebrity 2023 All Stars, where he will join the likes of Helen Flanagan and Carol Vorderman in South Africa. It comes as Paul revealed the devastating news that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in January on Lorraine.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Plimsoll Productions, the prominent company specialized in wildlife and natural history programming now owned by ITV Studios, is bolstering its top management ranks. The announcement follows the recent acquisition of Plimsoll by U.K. broadcaster ITV in a deal that valued the company at £130 million ($160 million).  The prolific U.K. outfit – which is coming off its busiest year ever with 20 shows in production, including National Geographic series “The Ascent” with Alex Honnold – has promoted Jonathan Jackson, its former chief financial officer, to the role of COO, while production executive Lucy Bilson has been elevated to head of production.

Britain's Got Talent legend Susan Boyle was unrecognisable as she was spotted on low-key outing in Ireland.The 61 year old singer, who shot to fame on BGT in 2009, returned to the Knock House Hotel in Mayo, West Ireland, where she's stayed before.The hotel's owners were thrilled to have the Scottish singing sensation back at their hotel, as they excitedly posted a snap of Susan graciously posing with a fan to their official Facebook page. Susan was dressed in a cream knitted cardigan with a yellow raincoat over the top, and she looked in a brilliant mood as she beamed for the camera, whilst showing off a makeup free face and straightened hair.

Coronation Street's iconic cobbles could soon play host to an unexpected guest... the one and only Snoop Dogg.The 51 year old, self-nicknamed The Doggfather, has helped pioneer the hip-hop music scene for more than three decades now, with hit tunes such as Drop It Like It's Hot cementing his status as a rap legend. But it seems the rap superstar has ambitions that could take him a world away from the States – and onto shores here in the UK.

Made In Chelsea's Ashley James has shared her daughter’s adorable name after giving birth to her second child with partner Tommy Andrews.The new mum-of-two took to Instagram on Saturday, 11 March to announce the news as she shared a snap of her newborn daughter's tiny hand holding her finger. "Just wanted to let you know that our baby girl is here," she wrote. "We are both happy and healthy and we're all so in love.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's very public arrival to a fancy Hollywood club on the day it emerged that they had been evicted from their UK base Frogmore Cottage is far from coincidental, according to a source. The move has been described as "bold" after the high-profile couple arrived in A-list style to San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood on the same day they received the news about Frogmore.

Richard Madeley was grilled about whether he'd join I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! 's All Stars on Monday's Good Morning Britain. The presenter, 66, was forced to leave the ITV show early in 2021 after he was taken to hospital.

There’s certainly no shortage of drama in Albert Square, but the cast members of EastEnders have been providing their own with their dramatic beauty makeovers over the years.The cast of the BBC1 soap may have changed since the first episode aired in 1985, and many have undergone some impressive off screen changes, too. Whether it’s Kacey Ainsworth cutting off her hair in favour of a dramatic blonde pixie cut or Jacqueline Jossa having a major glow up off-screen, here are some of the best beauty transformations from Eastenders stars.

IDLES, Slowthai, Arca and more have been announced for Cala Mijas festival 2023.Other named added to the Spanish festival’s line-up include Belle & Sebastian, Moderat, Charlie Cunningham and José González, who will perform debut album ‘Veneer’. They join the previously announced Florence + The Machine, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Foals, Amyl & The Sniffers, Delaporte and The Blaze.This year’s festival on the Costa Del Sol will take place from August 31 to September 2, where the likes of Metronomy, Acid Arab, Ethel Cain, Pabllo Vittar, I.Jordan and Siouxsie will also perform.

Drake’s scheduled set was replaced by a performance from Skrillex.The ‘One Dance’ rapper was originally set to perform at the festival – closing out the event with a headlining set on Sunday night (March 26). However yesterday morning, hours before he was due on stage, fans were left disappointed after Lollapalooza announced that he would no longer be appearing.“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Drake is without members of his sound and production team, essential to the realisation of the Lollapalooza show in Sao Paulo,” read a translated statement on the festival’s social media. “Drake was excited to perform for his fans in Brazil.

Soccer Aid will return once again this June with a whole host of new and returning players. The star-studded match, which raises money for children's charity UNICEF, will take place at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium for the first time since 2018.

Barclays will undergo another wave of closures as 14 more branches across England and Wales will shut down.

Linda Nolan was quick to send a public message after she was supported on Good Morning Britain as she detailed her brain cancer diagnosis. The singer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2005 but got the all-clear in 2006. In 2017, cancer returned in her hip and spread to her liver in 2020.

Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid wasted no time in sharing their own thoughts as they discussed Shirley Ballas' future on Strictly Come Dancing. An interview with the dance contest's head judge was released over the weekend in which she said she didn't know if she'd be back for the next series later this year.

Quentin Tarantino turns 60 today, and to celebrate the fact he was ambushed with cake by Jamie Foxx in front of 2,000 people at the London Palladium last night. Don’t go looking online for photographs of the occasion, though: the surprise came at the end of a two-night event promoting the director’s recent memoir Cinema Speculation, for which all in attendance had to turn off their mobile phones and put them into lockable pouches for the duration. Phones are famously forbidden on Tarantino’s sets, and his live appearances are no exception.

hopeful, Fire. After a heartbreaking and uncomfortable audition earlier this month, the 22-year-old single mother who is looking to get away from her job as a stripper, was given a second chance to audition by judge Katy Perry.On Sunday night, Fire returned without her young daughter and without distractions.The judges immediately noticed a difference in Fire's demeanor.«I don't even recognize you,» Perry said.

Charles Bronson’s ex girlfriend has said he SHOULD be freed. Gemma Fernandez used to date the notorious prisoner and says Bronson should be successful in his parole bid. The FHM magazine model struck up a relationship with Bronson through letters and video calls, before eventually visiting him at HMP Woodhill in Buckinghamshire two years ago.

READ MORE: Charles Bronson strikes up 'close' bond with model behind bars Irene Dunroe was involved in a love triangle with Bronson, through she had no idea at the time. Bronson was enjoying prison meetings with a young model in prison while writing love letters to his first wife Irene, she and Bronson met aged 19. Their son Mike is now 49.

One of Britain's most infamous prisoners, Charles Bronson, has appeared at a public parole hearing as he asks to be freed from jail.