Nike files trademark lawsuit over Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoes

Sting has sold his entire songwriting to Universal Music Publishing Group in a deal rumoured to be worth over $250 million (£184 million).The agreement covers all Sting’s solo songs, including the likes of ‘Shape Of My Heart’, ‘Fields Of Gold’ and ‘Englishman In New York. The deal also extends to the songs Sting wrote for The Police, such as ‘Roxanne’, ‘Every Breath You Take’ and ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’.“I am delighted to have Jody (Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group) and the team curate and manage my song catalogue,” said Sting.“It is absolutely essential to me that my career’s body of work have a home where it is valued and respected – not only to connect with longtime fans in new ways but also to introduce my songs to new audiences, musicians and generations.“Throughout my career, I have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with UMG as my label partner, so it felt natural to unite everything in one trusted home, as I return to the studio, ready for the next chapter.”Gerson added: “So many memories from my youth are tied to the great songs written by Sting — whether it was first seeing the Police perform in Philadelphia or hearing his music on the radio or playing those albums until I wore them out.“I could never have imagined that someday I would get to lead a company that will be the guardian of Sting’s remarkable songwriting legacy.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentOne of Scandinavia’s leading film distributors, Scanbox Entertainment is changing ownership with a new board including CEO Thor Sigurjonsson. The company was bought back from Scanbox Chairman Joni Sighvatsson. New owners include COO Kim William Beich, commercial director Torben Thorup Jorgensen, and producer Chris Briggs.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Documentary Now!” has unveiled the first details of its upcoming fourth season (or 53rd according to the show).While the new season of the IFC comedy series does not have a premiere date, it is expected to air on IFC and AMC Plus in 2022. The new season will consist of six episodes and is currently in production.Documentaries to be featured in the upcoming season include:· Paying homage to fashion documentaries “3 Salons at the Seaside” and “The September Issue,” “Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport” is a fly-on-the-wall portrait of a hair salon owner and her staff in the small coastal village of Bagglyport as they prepare their yearly stylebook.· In the vein “When We Were Kings” and other great explorations of sport, “How They Threw Rocks” chronicles the Welsh sport of Craig Maes, also known as “Field Rock”, and the iconic 1974 bout dubbed “The Melon vs.

Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Chad Smith has opened up about his “unbelievable” experience meeting legendary late Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts.Speaking to NME for the latest Big Read, the Chili’s drummer also discussed his respect for the Stones’ staying power.“They’re still going man, still wheeling around,” said Smith. “I think because they were there in the very beginning of rock and roll or modern rock and roll anyway.

Emily Longeretta “Law & Order” is bringing back yet another familiar face. While NBC previously announced that Sam Waterston and Anthony Anderson will both be reprising their roles of D.A.

Manori Ravindran International EditorShowtime and Bleecker Street have struck an exclusive three-year output deal for the distributor’s movies.Under the pact, which is effective from March, Showtime will carry Bleecker Street movies on air, on demand and via its streaming services within five months of their initial release.The announcement was made by Kent Sevener, executive VP of content acquisition at Showtime, and Bleecker Street CEO Andrew Karpen.The agreement will span up to 12 films per year, all of which will be released theatrically by Bleecker Street. Movies included in the deal are “Infinite Storm” (releasing March 25), “Montana Story” (May 13), “Mr.

Manori Ravindran International EditorChrissy Metz, the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated star of “This Is Us,” stars alongside “It” actor Wyatt Oleff and Fin Argus in Jamie Sisley’s drama “Stay Awake,” which premieres at the Berlin Film Festival this week.The feature — which is based on Sisley’s 2015 short film of the same name — centers on brothers Ethan (Oleff) and Derek (Argus), who are trying their best to navigate the pressures of teenage life while tending to their mother’s (Metz) debilitating prescription drug addiction.Based on Sisley’s experience growing up in small-town America, “Stay Awake” is billed as “a personal exploration of the roller coaster ride that families go on while trying to help their loved ones battle a disease that affects millions every day.” In an exclusive clip shared with Variety, the two brothers are shown arguing about the money needed to pay for their mother’s rehabilitation treatment. The subject matter is especially resonant given the recent representation of America’s drug crisis on screen in shows such as Hulu’s “Dopesick.”“The themes and characters in ‘Stay Awake’ mean the world to me since they’re based on my childhood.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterAMC has finally set the premiere for the sixth and final season of “Better Call Saul” — as well as the second half of the sixth and final season of “Better Call Saul” — after teasing fans mercilessly with the information earlier this week. As an added bonus, the cable channel also revealed first-look images from the sixth season (see above) and unveiled upcoming digital series set in the “Breaking Bad” prequel’s universe.On Thursday, AMC announced that the seven-episode Part 1 of “Better Call Saul” Season 6 will premiere on April 18 at 9 p.m. ET.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorNickelodeon is taking a new swing at mixing professional sports with its young audiences.After broadcasting two NFL Wild Card games aimed at kids in the past two football seasons, the ViacomCBS outlet will next tackle golf. Nickelodeon plans to air a new one-hour special, “Nickelodeon Slime Cup,” that sets four teams of three against each other on a “Nick-ified” golf course with one-of-kind tee boxes, physical challenges, and far-out fairways.

Selome Hailu AMC Networks announced renewals for six series across multiple platforms: “Kin,” “Bloodlands,” “My Life is Murder,” “London Kills,” “Creepshow” and the “Slasher” franchise. The new “Slasher” installment is entitled “Slasher: Ripper,” and will star Eric McCormack as ruthless tycoon Basil Garvey. The announcements were made at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour.“Kin,” the Irish gang drama streaming on AMC Plus, is returning for its second season.

Two of Formula E's heavyweight teams have joined forces with the goal of dominating the sport in the coming years.Envision Racing have partnered with Jaguar Racing for the first season of the Gen3 era - the third development of the all-electric series' cars.Both Envision and Jaguar are regular title contenders and have been competing at the front of the grid in recent years.Envision were heading towards 2023 knowing they needed to find a new powertrain supplier when their current partnership with Audi comes to an end, and Jaguar have proven to be the perfect solution.

She continued to explain to her 201,000 followers the purpose of using the foot patches.But by the look of things, the body detox didn't work as well as she had hoped.In her video, Julia can be seen removing the patch from her foot.As she slowly removed the product, a vast dark stain was on full display, which is believed to be the "toxins" from her body.In her caption, the mother-of-three continued: "They apparently have a cleansing function, drawing out toxins overnight."They promise an array of benefits including: improvements to your metabolism, immune system, insomnia, fatigue, migraines, back pains, swellings etc etc etc. Whadya think? (sic)"Any reflexologists/traditional medicine experts out there with an opinion?"SEE COMMENTS BELOW there are no scientific studies to back up these claims so we all have to rely on anecdotal evidence.

A judge is stepping in regarding Lil Nas X‘s Satan Shoes.

Lil Nas X is one of the industry’s most buzzed-about acts at the moment, and it’s all because of his controversial new music video for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).”

rapper Lil Nas X.Each shoe features a signature Nike air bubble cushioning sole containing red ink and a single drop of human blood donated by members of the collective.In the complaint, Nike said: "MSCHF and its unauthorized Satan Shoes are likely to cause confusion and dilution and create an erroneous association between MSCHF's products and Nike."In the short time since the announcement of the Satan Shoes, Nike has suffered significant harm to its goodwill, including among consumers who believe that Nike is endorsing satanism."Nike has issued statements to multiple media outlets, including CNN, clarifying it does "not have a relationship with Lil Nas or MSCHF" and that "Nike did not design or release these shoes and we do not endorse

Speak of the devil! Miley Cyrus is showing her support for Lil Nas X amid the controversial drop of his limited edition ‘Satan Shoes,” which contain actual human blood in the sneakers’ soles.

Lil Nas X’s video for Montero (Call Me By Your Name) has caused major controversy since its release last week.However, outrage over pole-dancing in hell and performing lapdances for Satan has now given way to a lawsuit from Nike.Confused? We don’t blame you.Lil Nas X, 21, last week dropped his eagerly awaited single Montero (Call Me By Your Name), and with it came an unapologetically queer video.The rapper, who came out as gay at the end of Pride Month in 2019, is seen pole-dancing surrounded by flames, being shackled by captors in Regency-era wigs and giving the devil a lapdance before simulating sexual positions. Writing a letter to his 14-year-old self after its release, Lil Nas X – real name Montero Hill – wrote: ‘Dear 14 year old

Ethan Shanfeld Lil Nas X is dancing with the devil (both literally and figuratively) after the release of his fiery “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” music video and limited edition “Satan Shoes.”The hip-hop superstar who broke records with his country-infused hit “Old Town Road” is stirring controversy after promoting his new sneakers, a collaboration with MSCHF, which feature Satanic imagery, a Bible verse and a drop of real human blood.The shoes were made using Nike Air Max 97s, but the sportswear giant has said they do not endorse them, filing a lawsuit against MSCHF for trademark infringement.

Nike has denied all ties to rapper Lil Nas X's exclusive "Satan Shoes," which have drawn criticism for allegedly containing "a drop" of human blood.  The sneakers, made using Nike Air Max 97s, were a collaboration between Lil Nas X and New York-based MSCHF.  In a statement to Fox News, Nike confirmed that the company doesn't have a relationship with Lil Nas X nor MSCHF.   "Nike did not design or release these shoes and we do not endorse them," the company said in a statement.     The red and black shoes, which feature a bronze pentagram and inverted cross, contain "one drop" of human blood in the sole along with red ink, according to the shoe's description.  They are also advertised as a limited-edition sneaker, with only 666 pairs

LIL Nas X hit back at critics over his newly-unveiled footwear line, Satan Shoes, as he shared a tongue-in-cheek apology on YouTube yesterday. The hitmaker's new footwear venture, which is said to contain human blood in the soles, recently sparked outrage online from a number of high-profile political and religious figures.

Lil Nas X took to YouTube on Sunday with a trolling response with a tongue-in-cheek apology to critics over his newly-unveiled footwear line, called the Satan Shoes.The Atlanta native, 21, who titled the clip Lil Nas X Apologizes for Satan Shoe, said, 'OK, guys, I see everybody's been talking about this shoe, and I just want to come forward and say ...'At that point the clip cut to a controversial lap dance scene from the entertainer's latest video, Montero (Call Me By Your Name).