“After a spectacular theatrical premiere, the ‘Thriller’ video became a worldwide megahit and an iconic pop culture phenomenon that has continued to generate profits for defendants Optimum Prods. and Michael Jackson, who have wrongfully refused to pay or account for such profits to plaintiff,” the suit said.
Wow, I can’t believe that? but the story goes on.
Lawsuits seem to follow Michael Jackson around like those zombies did in his iconic “Thriller” video. The latest legal snag comes from the clip’s director, John Landis, who claims the singer owes him profits from the video for the last four years.
Landis – who co-wrote and directed the 14-minute video in 1983 – filed the suit last week in Los Angeles Superior Court through his company, Levitsky Prods., against Jackson and Optimum Prods.
Get this though.
The action accuses Jackson of “fraudulent, malicious and oppressive conduct” in failing to pay Landis 50% of the net proceeds. The suit includes the 1983 agreement between Jackson and Landis covering the video and an hour-long documentary, which Landis also directed.
And then the final hit to MJ.
News of the lawsuit comes two days after the Nederlander Organization announced it had obtained rights to produce a musical version of “Thriller,” with Jackson due to be involved in “every aspect” of the creative process.
Ya, Betta take care of it MJ…you are responcible you know.
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Underground staple Murs has announced the lineup for his 4th Annual Paid Dues independent hip-hop festival today, in association with urban lifestyle brand Guerilla Union. Man this sounds like it is gonna be off da hook.
Set to kick off on Saturday, March 28th at San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center in California, the show will feature performances by cult favorites Atmosphere, Tech N9ne, Brother Ali, Living Legends, B-Real from Cypress Hill, Cage, Eyedea & Abilities, Grouch & Eligh, and Blu & Exile, among others
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Tyler Perry Hits Big With Meet the Browns The Series on the TBS network. They Loved it so much that they put a new order in for more.
The cable network announced Wednesday that it has picked up an additional 80 episodes of his new comedy “Meet the Browns,” reports Variety. Sources close to the series said the show, which premiered Jan. 7 to an audience of 3.7 million total viewers, will be brought back this summer as a companion to the Perry-produced “House of Payne.”
Do yo thing Tyler..you the man, fo sho.
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Have you seen Meet The Brown The series yet? If not you should it’s very funny.
Serena Williams overcame heat stress to reach the Australian Open semi-finals Wednesday, but her furious opponent insisted she scored a lucky break when the stadium roof was closed, reports the AFP.
The three-time Australian champion seemed down and out after conceding a set to eighth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in heatwave conditions, only to storm back for a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1 win after the roof was shut. Kuznetsova was furious that the tournament’s extreme heat policy meant play was suspended for 15 minutes after the first set as the roof slowly was closed and the rest of the match was played under cover.
Serena Responded:
“I’m definitely angry, why shouldn’t I be?” the former US Open champion said. “The game’s going my way. I’m fine playing without the roof. It was the same weather for the guys on Tuesday (but) everybody was playing without the roof. Why did they have to close it today?”
Williams admitted she was in trouble, likening playing in scorching conditions during the first set to “an out-of-body experience”.
“I felt I was watching someone play in a blue dress and it wasn’t me because it was so hot out there,” she said. “I kept trying to tell myself that it’s not hot, but it got hotter.”
While her sister watched from the side-lines. hey where was Common?
And on a final note from Serena, “I just have to keep playing well and just go for two more (matches).”
Hmm, what ya think about that?
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AAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah….are you serious?
This sounds like crap…it’s lacking everything in rock.
Ok it might have some good guitar and drums but Weezy voice is horrible!
Man I think my ears are bleeding from the crappy lyrics and riffs.
What ya’ll think?
Rock star he is NOT.
Stick to rapping Weezy
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Paula Abdul, a six-time chart topper in the 1980s who sold over 23 million records worldwide, believes that her fame in the 1980s helped to lay the groundwork for such current pop superstars as Rihanna and Beyonce.
Oh Really Paula?
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A word from Khloe Kardashian…that was posted on her site yesterday in regards to her relationship with sexy NBA baller Rashad McCants. Khloe upset and angered at how people can be so cruel…she ask only one thing and that is too respect her space and sanctity of her relationship.
If Kim wasn’t already a target now her sister Khloe gets thrown to the wolves as well. Screw’em Khloe…
“My site has been bombarded with cruel and unnecessary remarks about race and I can’t sit back and keep my mouth shut any longer.
I personally am shocked that in this day and age people are still so judgmental and racist — it blows my mind! I was raised to believe that all people are created and viewed as equals and never judged by something as meaningless as the color of their skin! I guess I am blessed to have parents that didn’t brainwash me and cloud my thoughts with their petty views.
I was raised to judge a person by their spirit and heart. I base my opinions of people by how they treat me and others. Point blank! How does one person’s color,… …weight, height, language define who they are? It is sad that people are so mean and so willing to promote their ridiculous views! It’s almost like they think it’s cool to be racist and prejudiced.
Leaving comments like that are just wrong! I love all my fans, I really do! And I love when you guys defend your opinions but I can only read so much foolishness before I feel I have to say something. I hate erasing comments that you guys post because I want you all to feel like your voices are valid but some comments are so brutally heartless that I have to get rid of them. I feel like I am playing a game that I can never win — if I hung out solely with my own race then I myself would be considered racist and someone would comment on that issue. If I have friends of all different races, then what? Is that unacceptable too? I have friends of all different races and ethnicities and I am blessed to be exposed to so many different cultures — I wouldn’t change it for the world.
If I want to date a man that treats me great, then I will! I don’t care what color his skin is as long as I am treated and loved the way I want. If I want to be friends with someone who is loyal and lives up to my expectations of a friend, then I will! I don’t care what she looks like. People, we have so many other things in this world to focus on. Get a life! And if you don’t like who my friends are or if you don’t like who I am dating then get off my website! It’s that simple!”
Khloe...when they hate on you it’s only because they want to be you.
The just jealous…trust me I know.
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