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Ed Sheeran sang Nina Simone‘s ‘Feeling Good’ and Blackstreet‘s ‘No Diggity’ in London’s High Court yesterday (March 8) as his ongoing plagiarism court case regarding his song ‘Shape Of You’ continues.Sheeran has denied lifting the “oh I, oh I, oh I” hook in his 2017 hit single from Sami Chokri’s (AKA Sami Switch) 2015 track ‘Oh Why’. The singer has also rejected the suggestion that he heard ‘Oh Why’ before he wrote ‘Shape Of You’ in October 2016.Royalties from ‘Shape Of You’, estimated to be worth £20million, have been frozen since Chokri and his co-writer Ross O’Donoghue issued a claim for “copyright infringement, damages and an account of profits in relation to the alleged infringement” in July 2018.As BBC News reports, Sheeran sang snippets of Simone’s 1965 rendition of ‘Feeling Good’ and Blackstreet’s 1996 hit ‘No Diggity’ in court yesterday in an effort to illustrate how the “oh I” melody is commonplace in pop music.

Bob Dylan is set to release a collection of more than 60 essays in a new book, The Philosophy Of Modern Song, which is set to be released on November 8 via Simon & Schuster.According to a press release, Dylan began work on The Philosophy Of Modern Song in 2010. The book will compile dozens of essays that the folk legend wrote about songs by other musicians, including Nina Simone, Elvis Costello and Hank Williams.“[Dylan] analyses what he calls the trap of easy rhymes, breaks down how the addition of a single syllable can diminish a song, and even explains how bluegrass relates to heavy metal,” the press release reads.

Chris Willman Music WriterAnyone wanting Bob Dylan to release “Chronicles Volume Two” or any official sequel to his previous memoir, “Chronicles Volume One,” which came out in 2004, is going to have to wait longer. But other than that, the news on the Dylan publishing front is astonishingly good.

Ed Sheeran’s High Court “Shape Of You” copyright case continued in London, U.K., Tuesday.

“I believe that a big reason why this ambitious idea of throwing a music festival in Harlem in which somewhere between 70,000 to 90,000 people every weekend would see performances was so that there was something joyous and hopeful for people at that point were kind of at the end of their rope,” Summer of Soul (Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson says about the importance the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival had to a Black America ravaged by violence and assassination.

On Tuesday, NBA star Stephen Curry's chef wife Ayesha unveiled her fashion-designing debut with the Los Angeles membership shopping platform, JustFab.The Canadian 32-year-old's 33-piece 'Invent Yourself' footwear and apparel collection for spring ranges in price between $29.95 and $59.95 without JustFab's VIP discount.'My inspiration for this collection was really to be fun and fresh and vibrant,' Ayesha - who boasts 9.6M social media followers - gushed via Instastory. 'This collection is all about bringing joy!'On Tuesday, NBA star Stephen Curry's chef wife Ayesha unveiled her fashion-designing debut with the Los Angeles membership shopping platform, JustFab'People are getting dressed again, and color makes people happy.

Peaky Blinders are all still grieving the terrible loss, with Natasha O’Keeffe revealing she sometimes found herself talking to her on-set of the latest series.Helen, who played Aunt Polly in the hit BBC drama, won't appear in the new season but creator Steven Knight, reassured fans they'll see a tribute to the late actress.Ahead of the premiere of the highly-anticipated instalment, the cast spoke about their grief.Cillian Murphy, who plays Tommy Shelby, admitted the show "simply won’t be the same".And in a new interview with Radio Times, Natasha revealed her death "knocked us all back".The actress, who plays Tommy's second wife Lizzie Stark, said: "There were some moments of happiness and laughter on set, but it was a very sad and surreal time."It’s hard to get your head around the fact that if filming hadn’t been delayed by Covid, Helen would have been in the sixth series."Aunt Polly was meant to be part of that story."She went on to explain she feels like Helen remained on set in a "spiritual" way."Sometimes I would find myself talking to her," she smiled"It wasn’t a conscious decision, more like an instinct."I felt the need to connect with her in some way and so I’d ask for strength or encouragement between takes."She added: "I also listened to Nina Simone in my trailer because I know Helen liked her."The emotion of it all comes in tidal waves. It’s still hard to believe..."It's understood that the series is dedicated to Helen, with Knight branding her "fundamental to the whole production".He told the publication: "Helen was so brilliant.

Storm number six of the season, Storm Eunice, has wreaked havoc across the country.

Demi Moore wrapped up in a sleek coat when she was spotted out and about in chilly New York City on Tuesday.The 59-year-old was a suitably stylish figure as she attended an event for New York Fashion Week which is in full swing.She could be spotted on her Instagram posing up with her pals Lauren Hutton and Amber Valletta at the Gabriela Hearst show. Suited for Fashion Week:Demi Moore wrapped up in a sleek coat when she was spotted out and about in chilly New York City on TuesdayDemi was swank as ever in a pair of black slacks and a matching waistcoat, which clashed against her thin white blouse.Accentuating her unmistakable features with makeup, A Few Good Men actress accented the look with a floral handbag and a pale green coat.

her recent US Vogue cover. The Skims founder was revealed this week as the cover star for Vogue's March issue, where she is photographed wearing a variety of designer apparel such as Balenciaga and Givenchy. As is frequently the source of outrage among the Kardashian family, Kim was accused of blackfishing in the editorial images.

Taking sides. Naomi Campbell has made it clear that she’s not on board with Kim Kardashian’s Vogue photo shoot. The 51-year-old model “liked” an Instagram post that accused the 41-year-old fashion designer of blackfishing. 

It’s happening.

The Kardashians has been given its air date and it is set to premiere on Disney+ on Thursday April 14. In a new trailer released by the streaming giant it teases the new series, which will also air on Hulu in the US, and features momager Kris Jenner, 66, with her five daughters Kourtney, 42, Kim, 41, Khloé, 37, Kendall, 26, and Kylie, 24.

Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie and Kris Kardashian are gearing up for their Hulu debut.

Chloe Bailey is too hot for the internet to handle — and she ain’t sorry about it!

THIS Morning’s Alison Hammond is unrecognisable in an unearthed Stars in Their Eyes performance from 18 years ago. The 46-year-old rose to fame on Big Brother 3 in 2002, and has been part of This Morning since 2003.

Chloe Bailey has, once again, set the internet ablaze, and she isn’t apologizing for it.

Alison Hammond shared an incredible throwback video clip of her appearing on vintage entertainment show Stars in their Eyes. The programme was classic Saturday night TV at its finest, and featured the This Morning presenter crooning away on the stage in a 2004 episode.The 46 year old star, who recently shared a tribute to her friend Josie Gibson for her birthday, first appeared as herself, with her curly locks in tight ringlets and wearing a casual black blouse and pink knee-length skirt for the show. Cat Deeley then urged Alison to leave the floor via the futuristic silver door, and when she returned, it was as jazz favourite Nina Simone.

Chloe Bailey has, once again, set the internet ablaze, and she isn't apologizing for it. On Monday, the singer shared a video of her singing Minnie Riperton's 1974 classic hit, «Lovin' You,» and put her own sultry spin on the wistfully sensual tune. Unsurprisingly, the cover was a hit, with Bailey flawlessly managing to hit Riperton's high note and showcasing her impressive breath control.

Questlove, drummer for The Roots, has revealed that an official soundtrack for his recent documentary Summer of Soul is set to be released early next year.Questlove shared the news on Thursday (December 9), saying that the album will arrive on January 28 via Legacy – exactly one year since the film premiered at Sundance Film Festival.It will comprise 17 songs that were recorded live at the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which the documentary chronicles through archival footage from the event.

Fleet Foxes have announced the release of a new live album – find out more details below.Last year, frontman Robin Pecknold played a livestream concert at St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn, New York, which he dubbed ‘A Very Lonely Solstice’.In addition to performing songs from the band’s most recent album, 2020’s ‘Shore’, and other tracks from the Fleet Foxes catalogue, the set also saw Pecknold rework the ballad ‘Silver Dagger’ and cover Nina Simone’s ‘In the Morning’.Fleet Foxes have now announced that the performance will be released as a digital album this Friday (December 10), with vinyl and CD versions to follow sometime in spring 2022.