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Taylor Swift has won a court ruling to dismiss a copyright lawsuit from poet Kimberly Marasco, who alleged some of the singer’s lyrics were a copyright infringement of her poems, according to an order on the motion to dismiss. Marasco alleged that Swift copied lyrics from her poems for more than a dozen songs featured on her albums Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department, according to her lawsuit filed in February 2025.In the ruling, viewed and obtained by Global News, Judge Aileen Cannon granted a motion to dismiss the case on Monday, stating that Marasco’s poems and Swift’s songs share “basic ideas and themes” such as a woman working in a corporate environment, being “gaslighted” and confronting adversity.“These are quintessential themes, concepts, and isol...

The competition at the Alliance headquarters is getting more intense with each passing day. Tensions were already running high and loyalties were being tested at every turn when a secret task changed everything, throwing the entire house into complete chaos. Just when the new alliances were beginning to find their footing, trust became the biggest question mark inside the game. Conversations turned into confrontations, loyalties were quietly tested, and by the end of the day, friendships had been questioned, tempers had flared and four allies found themselves standing on the brink of elimination. In Alliance, the biggest threat wasn't always the rival alliance, sometimes it was the ally standing right beside you. 4 contestants end up in elimination list The day's biggest twist began when A...

TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining 25 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment it does not already own from Kilmer Sports Inc. for $4.35 billion. Rogers chief executive Tony Staffieri called it a defining moment for the company.“Our full ownership of MLSE brings together Canada’s premier communications company with Canada’s premier sports and entertainment organization,” Staffieri said in a statement.“It gives us even more opportunity to invest in championship-calibre teams, create unique experiences for customers and fans, and unlock long-term value for shareholders.”MLSE owns the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team, Toronto Raptors basketball team, Toronto FC soccer team and the Toronto Argonauts football team.Last year, Rogers ...

As the drama inside Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa continues to intensify, the makers are set to introduce a game-changing twist with the arrival of a new wildcard contestant. Actor Shilpa Shinde is all set to enter the Netflix reality show, bringing her outspoken personality and reality TV experience into an already volatile environment. Shilpa Shinde enters Lock Upp The contestants had only just begun adjusting to life inside the jail and forming new bonds when the announcement of a wildcard entry promised to shake up every existing equation. With alliances constantly shifting and tensions running high, Shilpa's arrival is expected to add another layer of unpredictability to the competition. Source link

The official cause of death has been revealed for Daveigh Chase, the actor who appeared in The Ring and voiced Lilo in the animated film Lilo & Stitch. Chase died of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with other significant conditions, including chronic polysubstance use, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner records, obtained by Global News.Chase died at the age of 35 on June 16 in hospital. The manner of death is listed as natural. 2:12 Testing and treatment for HIV The case status was still listed as “open” on the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office case details. Story continues below advertisement ...

The latest episode of Lock Upp turned highly emotional as two contestants, Sunita Ahuja and Ram Kapoor, struggled to cope with the pressure inside the house. While Sunita broke down in tears and refused to eat, Ram admitted that he wanted to leave the reality show, highlighting the emotional toll the competition has taken on contestants. Sunita Ahuja breaks down in tears Sunita was seen crying inconsolably as she missed her family and recalled that her husband, actor Govinda, had advised her against participating in the show. During an emotional conversation with fellow contestants, she revealed that Govinda had repeatedly asked her not to enter the reality series because he feared she would get hurt. Source link

It’s official: Canada will be making its Eurovision debut in 2027. And while the song contest has been around for decades, many Canadians might not be familiar with the competition and what it entails.So here’s your full breakdown on the ins and outs of the long-standing musical competition.The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual music competition designed to have European countries compete via original songs, then be judged by both public votes and professional juries. Story continues below advertisement One official broadcaster from each participating country submits one original song. The maximum length of the song is three minutes, it may be performed by up to six artists on stage and it must not have been released before a certain date.With the contest t...

Inside Netflix's Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, every secret comes at a price, and sometimes, the biggest shock isn't the revelation itself but discovering who revealed it. Akanksha Chamola broke down in front of jailers Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh after learning that her trust had been broken, her secret had been exposed, and her lifeline had been lost. Akanksha Chamola admits she is bisexual As Akanksha found herself at risk and in the bottom three alongside Shresta Iyer and Madhuri Grover, Riteish Deshmukh informed her that Shreya Kalra had revealed her secret, that she is bisexual. When footage of Akanksha and Shreya's conversation was shown, Akanksha clarified that she had never directly shared the secret with Shreya and that the conversation had taken place backstage. Riteish called he...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd packed with stars of sports and entertainment. The deep secrecy that surrounded the buildup to the nuptials lifted when a marquee outside the Midtown Manhattan arena proclaimed “JUST&T MARRIED” once the deed was done. The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead having Swift’s younger brother Austin Swift serve as her man of honor with Kelce’s big brother and podcast co-host Jason Kelce his best man, Swift’s publicist Tree Paine said in an email.The bride and groom’s outfits came from Christian Dior Haute Couture and its designer Jonathan Anderson with shoes custom-made by Christian Loubout...

Akanksha Chamola's revelation about her separation from husband Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa continues to dominate headlines, and now fresh reports suggest the actor could make a surprise appearance on the reality show. While there has been no official confirmation from either Netflix, the show's makers, or Gaurav himself, the speculation has sparked excitement among fans eager to see the estranged couple share the screen. Gaurav Khanna to enter Lock Upp? The buzz began after entertainment portal Telly Reporter claimed that Gaurav may enter the show following Akanksha's emotional confession during the premiere episode. If the reports turn out to be true, viewers could witness one of the most anticipated moments of the season as the former couple comes face-to-face inside the Lo...