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Ray Charles Songs Lawsuit Could Make Major Impact On Copyright Battles Ray Charles’ Music Publishers Win $6.6 Million Suit   [ PDF ] songwriters hope more lyric sites will seek license after gaining this first judgment. Sheila Raye Charles, daughter of  legendary music Icon, Ray Charles, recently celebrated her father's birthday in his home town of Albany, Georgia  keeping her fathers' legacy alive for generations to come. Michael Jackson once sang, "You can't win / You can't break even/ And you can't get out of the game." With that in mind, a group of music publishers including Peermusic, Bug Music and Warner Chappell Music has won $6.6 million in a copyright infringement lawsuit against LiveUniverse, Inc. for displaying lyrics online to such songs as Ray Charles' "Georgia on My Mind." In a battle over rights to Ray Charles' famous songs, the charitable foundation that was bequeathed the singer's money and asset...

L ast night, I did a double take when I thought I heard Romney again- BASHING China.  I just could not believe it. I believe I also heard him state (in a nut shell) he would shut China down. Was I mistaken? I'm not sure but as I see it, CHINA has us gripped (Yes, the US of A) and we have allowed it for so long that we are in MAJOR debt to them. Not only have we allow ourselves to become  DEPENDENT  on their RICE, we are   very heavily  DEPENDENT  on their Soy products not to mention Wal-Mart!!!!!!!   BTW, and let us NOT leave out  Thailand  and Japan. It was in that lil twinkling of a moment that I knew that beyond a shadow of a doubt that Obama will win for a second term.  Isn't it far better that we remain friends with countries we OWE more than the national debt too then to declare a war that is uncalled for? And I'd also like to add that before you BASH a county that we are dependent on AND open your mouth in an at...

Atlanta.... it's about that time!!! COME CHEER ON " MY PUBLICIST " AS THEY ACCEPT THEIR 2012 NOMINATION ! Visited the official  atlshottest.com  to cast your vote for ATL’s Hottest  "PUBLICIST”  2012. This  MONDAY , Passkey Entertainment Group announces the “ ATL's Hottest Entertainment Awards ” official NOMINEES for 2012.  The public has nominated hundreds of Atlanta area entertainers and venues based on one question: “Who's Got The Heat?” Now it’s time to celebrate those individuals, venues, and etc., that collected the most nominations and who have humbly accepted the fact that they are the people’s choice for 2012. Last year’s nomination gala at the historic Paschal’s Restaurant & Lounge was packed, covered by media, and had plenty of surprised guests in the house. Oh! We can’t forget about the all-star line-up of performers who blessed the crowd! Join us on October 8th at The Museum Bar for a flashy a...

Join Michael Beasley, co-starring as 'Spud' and Cast members for the World Premiere of "Steel Magonolias" at Nina Chanel Boutique in Atlanta! Living Heart 2 Heart Foundation and I sis Ra Films are having a viewing party and fundraiser on Oct. 7, 2012 from 7pm to 1am! Special invited celebrity guests, cocktails, food and lots of fun !! YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS TO ATTEND!! The highly anticipated Lifetime Original Movie Event, "Steel Magnolias" is set to air on Sunday, October 7 at 9/8c. The movie stars Academy Award nominee, Queen Latifah as ‘M’Lynn’, Golden Globe and multiple Emmy-winner Alfre Woodard as ‘Ouiser,’ Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad as ‘Clairee,’ Grammy winner Jill Scott as ‘Truvy,’ Adepero Oduye as ‘Annelle,' Condola Rashad as ‘Shelby’ and Michael Beasley as 'Spud.' NOTE:  October 5th, 2012- *Lifetime’s “Steel Magnolias” remake gets a green light to debut this Sunday after a temporary restraining order sought ...

The TV series about Thomas Harris’s big-screen baddie Hannibal Lecter has been picked up by Broadcasters in France and Canada . Gaumont International Television has licensed the 13-hour series to Canal Plus in France for pay-TV and CityTV in Canada for free-TV. The show has already sold to ProSieben in Germany. “As evidenced by these sales, Hannibal is proving to be an incredibly successful and sought-after title across all forms of media in all parts of the world,” said Erik Pack, head of international distribution and coproduction for the distributor. Gaumont International Television, the sales arm of French film studio Gaumont, will be in Cannes next week shopping Hannibal as well as Netflix commission Hemlock Grove and its reworking of 1960s movie Barbarella for Canal Plu Starring Hugh Dancy, Laurence Fishburne and Mads Mikkelsen, Hannibal is being made for NBC in the US and AXN worldwide. Bryan Fuller (Heroes) is exec producing, with David Slade (Twilight Ecl...

Contact: CRAZE Magazine Phone: 917 886-1837 Email: crazemag@gmail.com “Craze Magazine & Monster Energy Drink Hold Appreciation Social and Food Drive” -Powered by One World Media FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coco of "ICE Loves COCO" cover Atlanta, Georgia, October 2, 2012- Monster Energy Drink will partner with Craze Magazine - The Ultimate Men’s Lifestyle Publication - will undertake a “Craze Magazine Advertiser Appreciation network gathering and community Food Drive” taking place on Friday October 12th 2012 in Atlanta, in fulfillment of the organization’ s community service component and efforts to fight hunger. This event will help raise awareness among the Atlanta business community about hunger and its effects on society & solutions. For one night, some of Atlanta’s leading business owners, sports and entertainment figures and luminaries will gather at a private mansion to network, share social and business concerns and give back to the ...

Waka Flocka will not be performing at The Norva on October 2nd. According to Waka Flocka Flame's tweets this evening, he has been banned from the state of Virginia, and his upcoming shows this week in Norfolk and Richmond are both cancelled.  Supposedly, the ban is due to Waka having gang affiliation, but that has not been confirmed yet.  This may also be related to a ban North Carolina was trying to place on Waka after his security fired back at cars that were shooting at his tour bus in 2011. Waka tweeted " Just Got Word that im Banned From the State of Virginia.....Sooo My Norfok and Richmond Show is Cancelled"   Waka's Tour will pick up in Sayreville NJ" .

The television network from Magic Johnson Enterprises, ASPiRE, today announced its fall line-up of hosted weekly prime time program blocks featuring the best African-American films, music and comedy. Two new weekly features, "Groundbreaking Movies," hosted by Oscar® nominee and acclaimed actor Laurence Fishburne, and "Groundbreaking Music," hosted by Grammy®-winning jazz artist Esperanza Spalding, will premiere during the week of October 1st.  The network also announced new episodes of its "Groundbreaking Comedy" block, hosted by comedian Jonathan Slocumb. ASPiRE General Manager Paul Butler said, "We are honored to have such incredible talent hosting these two new weekly programming blocks,". "Laurence Fishburne and Esperanza Spalding are giants in their respective fields and bring an incredible depth of knowledge, experience and passion to their commentary. We are equally pleased to have Jonathan Slocumb return as the host of...

Sheila Raye Charles celebrates her 2012 Birthday Hip-Hop style at the Mansion with Rick Ross, Meek Mill, 2CHAINZ, Busta Rhymes, & Roscoe Dash in Atlanta, Georgia after the BET Awards. Ms.  Sheila Raye Charles  was the ONLY female celeb in the building and the only Holy Roller Celeb there.  There were many Hip Hop artist' that want to collaborate on some R&Praise with Ms. Charles which lends to the fact that Sheila Ray dose effect the Gospel no matter where she goes. She and her husband  Michael Steptoe  had a wonderful time dancing to the Happy Birthday song and enjoying each other and their family. This morning she was back on tour by 10 am.  We Just don't know how she does it. 

We would like to take this time to wish our client : Ms.  Sheila Raye Charles  a warm and wonderful BIRTHDAY!! You Go Girl! www.sheilarayecharles.com