Crosby heirs sue UMG over underpaid Bing Crosby royalties
In Santa Monica Superior Court on November 5, heirs of Bing Crosby claim Universal Music Group underpaid royalties on Crosby recordings. The suit seeks 16 million dollars, alleging 15 percent royalties before 1949 and 7 percent afterward, with Decca later acquired by MCA and Universal. The 2000 suit cites an audit showing 7 percent royalties on all Crosby records.
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Altman says Hollywood inspired terrorism with films
Director Robert Altman, speaking from London, blames Hollywood for giving terrorists ideas. He argues movies shaped the pattern of attacks and that mass destruction is repeatedly shown, saying society created the atmosphere and taught them how to act. Altman, 76, is finishing Gosford Park.
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Emmy Awards move to November amid World Series clash
The 53rd Emmy Awards have been rescheduled to November 4 at the Shubert Theatre, with Ellen DeGeneres returning as host. If the World Series goes seven games, the final will air on November 4 on Fox, creating a potential TV clash and impacting ad rates during sweeps. CBS emphasizes the show will go on amid heightened security and logistics concerns.
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