Twitter Facing $250 Million Music Publishers Lawsuit Citing Copyright Infringement

Christopher Nolan has said there’s an “interesting relationship” between the endings of Oppenheimer and his 2011 film Inception.In the director’s upcoming biopic, Cillian Murphy plays scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer who is credited as the “father of the atomic bomb” for his role in the Manhattan Project. The film is set to be released on July 21, 2023.Speaking in an interview with Wired, Nolan explained that there’s some similarities between Oppenheimer’s ending and the ambiguous final scene in Inception, where it was left unclear whether Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) was still in a dream.Asked whether he believed his films have an optimistic or “anti-nihilistic” outlook, Nolan said: “I mean, the end of Inception, it’s exactly that.

Sofia Vergara is welcoming summer. The Colombian actress shared a photo on Instagram showing off her excitement for the hot weather in a black bikini. Inside Sofia Vergara’s stunning Los Angeles homeSofia Vergara takes scientific approach with her new makeup line infused with SPFSofía Vergara lanza una nueva línea de bellezaA post shared by Sofia Vergara (@sofiavergara)The post shows Vergara on her stomach as she wears a black bikini and takes a selfie.

Ashton Kutcher is over-the-moon in love with his wife, Mila Kunis. He just can’t help but express his feelings for her to the whole world, and it’s genuinely heartwarming to see.

Footage of the friendly match was shared on the organization’s official Instagram account on Sunday, with viewers left impressed by Kate’s court prowess.The clip — which has clocked up more than 1.2 million views in 24 hours — shows the 41-year-old princess greeting her 41-year-old opponent in a sporty white tank top and a matching Adidas x Stella McCartney skort.“Shall we play some tennis?” Federer asks the racquet-wielding royal before he agrees to start off a rally.Kate — who serves as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which hosts Wimbledon — showed off her formidable forehand in the footage, returning all of Federer’s shots with ease. The powerhouse princess even managed to snag a point from the 20-time Grand Slam winner, expertly belting the ball down the line, out of Federer’s reach.“Amazing!” Federer remarked as Kate looked stunned by her own success.Fans fawned over the royal’s racquet skills, with one remarking: “She’s actually pretty good.”Another exclaimed: “Props to her, forehand was lookin’ sturdy.”Meanwhile, several other fans said they enjoyed watching the pair play together.“Love them both,” one swooned.

Olivia Rodrigo has revealed the release date and cover art of her second album ‘Guts’.The album is set for release on September 8 via Geffen. The announcement comes days after the pop singer shared the title of the LP’s first single, “Vampire,” which is out this Friday (June 30).‘Guts’ sees Rodrigo reunite with producer Daniel Nigro, who worked with her on her debut ‘Sour’.

during the “Hot Topics” portion of the show while ladies were discussing a new poll published in the United Kingdom regarding travel. “A poll of 2,000 adults in the UK found that, when people travel, cuisine is more important to them than landmarks or b–ches,” said Goldberg, 67, before correcting herself with “beaches.”Fellow co-hosts Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro and Alyssa Farah Griffin burst out laughing alongside members of the studio audience. “I’m sorry.

Charlie Puth’s 2023 tour before he turns it off like a…”Light Switch.”The 31-year-old pop star has just nine concerts remaining on his ‘Live Experience Tour’ that runs up and down the U.S. and Canadian West Coast until July 11.And if you want to see Puth live before it’s too late this summer, you still can.Tickets are available for all upcoming gigs on his tour calendar.Want tickets?Well, pay “Attention.”You can grab seats for as low as $48 before fees on Vivid Seats.That’s a steal considering how much fun audience members have been having at shows.Don’t believe us?Check out this enthusiastic audience member on Instagram and tell us that the ‘Charlie Live Experience’ doesn’t look like a good time.You can’t.Need to be that Charlie Puth fan at a show this summer?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all upcoming Charlie Puth 2023 North American tour dates, venues and the lowest tickets prices available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Since being jilted at the altar by Nicky Miligan and blindsided by the revelation that their relationship was simply a ruse to con Kim Tate out of money, it’s safe to say Gabby Thomas hasn’t been handling her rejection all too well. Who can blame her, after all? Having been lied to, misled, and then thrown the curve ball that her betrothed was actually gay all along, Gabby has been spectacularly and dramatically humiliated in recent weeks as she struggled to get her head around what had happened.

Elton John reportedly opted to make an early dash after his headline performance at Glastonbury over the weekend.The 76 year old belted out a range of his most iconic songs, including Rocket Man, on the Pyramid stage this Sunday, but didn't stick around for long. "He [Elton] hit the last note of Rocket Man, jumped in a golf cart with a giant E on it, drove down where an automobile was waiting for him and was whisked to the red gate where there was a helicopter," said Entertainment Correspondent Colin Paterson on BBC Breakfast. He went on to explain that people had tracked Elton's helicopter, which took just over 30 minutes to get the pop legend from Somerset to his home in Windsor.

Kris Jenner is overjoyed about the upcoming arrival of her 13th grandchild. The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch, 67, expressed her elation at the news that her daughter, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, and her husband, Travis Barker, are expecting a baby boy in a heartwarming post on Instagram last Sunday.

Jenna Ortega revealed that her personal style isn’t far off from  what her Netflix character, Wednesday Addams , wears onscreen .   

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Lala Kent opened up about her close connection with James Kennedy — including why she calls her Vanderpump Rules costar a soulmate.

Mobile phone footage has captured the dramatic moment a family discovered an 'escaped' snake slithering through their kitchen at dinner time.

, whether you're single or partnered. That's because dirty talk stimulates our most important sexual organ: the human brain. But finding the right sounds, words, and phrases in the moment can be a stumbling block for even the most experienced lovers. “We are socialized to experience pleasure silently,” says sex educator .

Manchester City are 'ready to pay' for Paris Saint Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi, according to reports.

new suncare-focused beauty line, . By that, I mean it's definitely going to make the star a decent chunk of change.Do you know how I know? The brand has one perfect selling point that goes beyond the fact that it's vegan, cruelty-free, and boasts a variety of protective ingredients: Sofia Vergara.

EastEnders' Peter Beale has made a triumphant return to Albert Square much to the delight of fans.The character has been played by seven different actors over the years with the familiar face of Thomas Law stepping back into his shoes.The character of Peter Beale first arrived on the BBC soap in 1993 alongside his twin sister, Lucy Beale. He is the eldest son of the longest-serving character, Ian Beale and the notable Cindy Beale. Since the 90s a medley of actors have played the role of Peter who has been caught up in a number of huge storylines including his twin's Who Killed Lucy saga in 2014.

Love Island fans were left shocked after an Aftersun guest questioned Mehdi Edno’s sexuality on the show. Rapper Stefflon Don, 31, appeared on Sunday (25 June) evening’s episode of the post-Love Island chat show, where she was met with a backlash after a comment she made about Mehdi, 26, who is currently coupled up with Whitney Adebayo, 25. Speaking to host Maya Jama, Stefflon said: “I don’t know if he even likes females, I’m not going to lie.” In response, the studio let out a collective gasp and Maya said: “Oh no!” Stefflon then continued: “I’m not sure you know.

A gruff voice, Albert Square swag and a rep for being the hardest man in Walford seems to float Patsy Kensit's boat as she reflects on her time at EastEnders.The star admits that, like others on set, she found herself a bit giddy around Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. “I swooned over him,” she tells us. Patsy has been a household name for so long that it’s hard to imagine her feeling starstruck.

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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are over the moon!

Kevin Costner‘s “out of the blue” split from Christine Baumgartner maybe wasn’t so blindsiding, after all?

It seems the friendship never ends for The Spice Girls, as Mel C has hinted that the band will be reuniting for Glastonbury next year. As she took to the Avalon stage to perform at the world-renowned festival this weekend, the 49 year old singer claimed that "all" the bandmates would like to sing at the event. Mel was referring to each of the singers who made up the 90s pop group, including herself, Emma Bunton, 47, Victoria Beckham, 49, Geri Horner, 50, and Mel B, 48.

The podcast game may not be Meghan Markle strong suit.

The internet is buzzing with curiosity over Leonardo DiCaprio’s new friend, Neelam Gill Kaur.

If anyone knows what it’s like to have famous siblings, it’s the Jonas Brothers.

EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to music-themed documentary The Elephant 6 Recording Co., setting an August 25 theatrical release date for the directorial debut of C.B. Stockfleth.

“Hannah Montana” star Emily Osment is engaged!

Tom Holland is aware of the critical response to his latest TV show.

A stage musical adaptation of the Fannie Hurst novel Imitation of Life and its film versions is under development at Universal Theatrical Group, with Lynn Nottage writing the book and John Legend handling the music and lyrics. Liesl Tommy is attached to direct.

Meghan Markle couldn't land Taylor Swift as a guest on her podcast. Amid drama surrounding Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry's, media deals,  published a new report with bombshell claims about the Sussexes.In the article, the outlet says that Meghan wrote Taylor a personal letter asking her to appear on , the podcast the Duchess of Sussex hosted about the stereotypes that hold women back.

prenup drama has turned into one about his will. In this exclusive clip from Sunday's new episode of, Gino is shocked when Jasmine asks him to get a will before they're set to get married.During the latest episode, Gino and Jasmine fought about him wanting a prenup before they tie the knot. Jasmine was hurt because she felt like he thought she was using him for money when they had already been engaged for a year, and she also admitted she was affected by the bad experience she had with her ex-husband, whom she claimed hid all their money and left her with nothing.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from the series finale of “Happy Valley” now streaming on AMC+ and Acorn. When “Happy Valley” wrapped up its second season in 2016, fans of the British police thriller were devastated that the intense series seemed to be over for good. Created by Sally Wainwright and starring Sarah Lancashire (HBO’s “Julia”) as a police officer in a hard-scrabble area of West Yorkshire, the series won the BAFTA for best drama in both seasons, and attracted a devoted audience around the world. Working in a region plagued with drugs, crime and poverty, Lancashire’s character Sergeant Catherine Cawood is a tough but empathetic cop who divides her time between solving brutal crimes and taking care of her sister, a former addict, and her grandson, whom she raised after her daughter died by suicide. Seasons 1 and 2 track her mission to bring down Tommy Lee Royce — the hardened criminal who raped her daughter and fathered her grandson, Ryan. James Norton’s nuanced performance as the violent Tommy, who still holds out hope for a relationship with his son, is the polar opposite of the crime-solving vicar he played in his next series, “Grantchester.”

Twitter following alleged copyright infringement.The suit was filed in Nashville’s Federal Court yesterday (June 14) and claims that the social media platform has infringed on over 1,700 different songs.It also seeks up to $150,000 (£118,630) per infringement — which totals up to $255million (£180million) to be paid if Twitter is found liable.Some of the biggest music publishing companies are included among the plaintiffs listed including Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell, Universal Music Publishing, BMG and Kobalt.The publishers listed direct copyright infringement, contributory infringement and vicarious infringement as their counts.David Israelite, the president of NMPA issued a statement regarding the suit, stating: “Twitter stands alone as the largest social media platform that has completely refused to license the millions of songs on its service.”He continued: “Twitter knows full well that music is leaked, launched, and streamed by billions of people every day on its platform. No longer can it hide behind the DMCA and refuse to pay songwriters and music publishers.”Twitter has not yet issued a response regarding the allegations.The inability of the social media giant and music publishers to reach a licensing agreement stems back numerous years and, at time of writing, Twitter is the only major social media company to be working without one.As per the suit, the plaintiffs stated that they hoped new ownership of the company would help them resolve the ongoing issue.

lawsuit said.Members of the National Music Publishers’ Association, including Sony Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management and Universal Music Publishing Group, are seeking more than $250 million in damages for alleged infringement of nearly 1,700 copyrights.The lawsuit said the longstanding infringement has gotten worse since Elon Musk bought Twitter in October, and that other major platforms like TikTok, Facebook and YouTube properly license music from the publishers.Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The artists represented by the suit include Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, the Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert and Rihanna.NMPA President David Israelite said in a statement that Twitter “stands alone as the largest social media platform that has completely refused to license the millions of songs on its service.”Twitter “routinely ignores” repeat infringement by users who post tweets that contain unlicensed music, the lawsuit said.