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Mariah Carey is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit over her 1994 festive classic, "All I Want For Christmas Is You." NBC News reports that New Orleans songwriter Andy Stone is seeking $20 million amid a claim that he co-wrote a song with the same name in 1989, some five years before Carey released her single. Stone’s song was recorded by his country-pop band Vince Vance & the Valiants.

So many stars were at the Queer as Folk premiere during the Outfest “Outfronts” Festival!

By Jonathan Stempel(Reuters) - Mariah Carey was sued on Friday over her 1994 Christmas classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by a songwriter who said he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier. In a complaint filed in New Orleans federal court, Andy Stone is seeking at least $20 million in damages from Carey, her co-writer and Sony Music Entertainment for copyright infringement and misappropriation, among other claims. Stone, who performs as Vince Vance with the country-pop band Vince Vance & the Valiants, accused the defendants of having illegally exploited his "popularity and unique style" and caused confusion by recording the newer song without his permission.

Well, things just got interesting over on the Real World Homecoming: New Orleans…

One of the fan favorites on season 14 of Married At First Sight has a new love interest in his life… and she’s very familiar to regular viewers of the show!

Samella Lewis, whose writing and activism helped shape Black art history, passed away on May 27. She was 99 years old. According to the Los Angeles Times, Lewis died from kidney failure at a hospital in Torrance, California.

The cream of world techno will again descend on Glasgow this week as the Riverside Festival returns with an electronic bang.

It would appear that Billie Eilish is single once again.

A family in mourning. Master P’s daughter Tytyana Miller died at 29 in May 2022 after struggling with substance abuse and mental illness.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian glowed with pride as their daughter Olympia, four, reached a new milestone on Monday.Alexis, who co-founded Reddit, posted a heartwarming family photo to Instagram and gushed: 'First ballet recital for @olympiaohanian in the books.'The sweet snap showed Alexis beaming as Serena cradled their little girl, who was still wearing her tutu from her big performance. 'Proud of you, Junior!':Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian glowed with pride as their daughter Olympia, four, reached a new milestone MondayOlympia's parents apparently showered her with praise after the recital, as both of them were carrying bouquets in her honor.The little tyke, whose full name isAlexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was celebrating her latest achievement with a ring pop.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMelissa Ormond has been appointed chief operating officer of Goldenvoice, the promoter and live-events company behind the Coachella festival and many other concerts in the U.S. and Europe, it was announced by parent company AEG Presents.

Master P is mourning the loss of his daughter Tytyana Miller.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has joined ESPN as an NBA analyst. McCollum will make his debut on ESPN2’s alternate broadcast of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

CHVRCHES have teamed up with handmade FX pedals company Old Blood Noise to release an effects pedal.The ‘Screen Violence’ pedal is inspired by the band’s critically acclaimed fourth album of the same name. The new tech is out today (May 26) and will also be available at the Glaswegian band’s next shows.“We are really proud to be collaborating with Old Blood Noise because both Iain [Cook] and I used so many of their pedals during the making of ‘Screen Violence’, the album,” Martin Doherty said.

Candice Accola, best known for her role on the hit CW show , is filing for divorce from her husband, The Fray guitarist Joe King, after seven years of marriage. According to divorce documents, originally obtained by, Accola cited “irreconcilable differences” when filing to divorce King. The couple shares two children, 6-year-old Florence and 1-year-old Josephine. King has two other children, Elise and Ava, whom he shares with his previous wife, Julie. Though Accola filed the divorce documents on April 28, the couple has been separated since January of this year.

Calling it quits. Candice Accola and Joe King‘s divorce news comes after their followers started to question whether they had parted ways.

Jessica Simpson shared a cute snap of herself swimming with her three-year-old daughter Birdie Mae Johnson on Monday captioned: 'Pool yogis.'The 41-year-old clothing mogul and her second husband Eric Johnson are also parents to 10-year-old daughter Maxwell Drew and son Ace Knute, who celebrates his ninth birthday next month.The married couple of seven years - who began dating in 2010 - share a $11.5M six-bedroom Hidden Hills mansion she bought from The Osbournes back in 2013. 'Pool yogis': Jessica Simpson shared a cute snap of herself swimming with her three-year-old daughter Birdie Mae Johnson on Monday After playing for the New Orleans Saints in 2007, the Yale-educated 42-year-old and martial arts master Matthew Cohen co-founded wellness content platform, Legendary Disciplines.On Sunday, Jessica - who boasts 15.4M social media followers - flaunted her cleavage yet again in a bra-clad b&w snap.

It’s over. Candice Accola and Joe King have called it quits after celebrating seven years of marriage, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm.

Hoda Kotb has had some incredible opportunities when it comes to her life and career, and moving on from them hasn't been easy at times.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares fears about being an older mom: 'It's scary'ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe Today star talked to co-star Jenna Bush Hager on Today with Hoda and Jenna about making tough choices and moving on to better things.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve Special"They always say life's about how to start something and how to end it," Hoda started off by saying, with Jenna agreeing."How did you know to say goodbye to New Orleans, for example?" she asked, referring to Hoda's prior position as an anchor and reporter for WWL in Louisiana before moving to NBC.MORE: Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb brave the pouring rain for special Harry Styles performance"That was my hardest professional goodbye ever," she explained: "Because I fit like a puzzle piece in New Orleans."She went on to get a little emotional as she explained that it felt like the moment was right for a jump, worrying that she would have regretted it if she didn't, with Jenna agreeing."I stood on the edge and just jumped."Hoda and Jenna opened up about leaving behind their past careers for NBCJenna also shared what it was like for her to leave her position as a teacher prior to joining the NBC team, also terming it a "really hard decision.""But I also think, as you said, with standing on the edge and jumping, you can alway go back.

A successful setup! Candice Accola and Joe King first met at a party — with a little help from a friend.

Conor Oberst has reportedly walked off stage during a Bright Eyes gig.According to reports from fans at the show (via Brooklyn Vegan), Oberst left the stage after just two songs during the band’s show at The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall yesterday (May 22).Jezebel Senior Reporter Caitlin Cruz, who was at the gig, added: “Bright Eyes played two songs. Conor Oberst walked off.