Spain to phase in live music events in May as part of lockdown exit plan

A New York appeals court has overturned a ruling made last year in the ongoing defamation legal battle between Kesha and producer Dr Luke which would make it harder for the latter to prove that he was defamed by the former, while also opening him up to a damages claim.That original ruling last year was based on new free speech laws in New York state, but the appeals court said last week that those new rules should not be applied retroactively so that they impact on active disputes.Luke’s defamation lawsuit against Kesha is all that remains of a long-running, multi-layered and quite complicated legal battle between the two former musical collaborators.At the heart of the wider legal battle was Kesha’s allegation of rape against Luke. He denies that allegation, and in turn alleges that she only made that claim in a bid to force his hand in contract negotiations.

Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group last week announced a deal with the family of the late Nat King Cole which sees the company take an interest in the musician’s recording and publishing rights, as well as his name and likeness, plus an archive of TV shows.Co-founded by veteran artist manager Azoff, Iconic Artists Group has been competing with the various investment funds that are seeking to buy up the music rights of heritage artists and songwriters, but also has a focus on managing and monetising the brands and trademarks of such acts as well, as is the case with this deal with the Cole estate.Confirming said deal, Cole’s children Timolin and Casey Cole said: “We’re delighted to entrust our father’s legacy to Irving Azoff and the team at Iconic. Through the years, it’s been amazing to see how dad’s music continues to inspire and bring people together, and with Iconic at the helm, we know his musical legacy will endure and continue to grow”.Meanwhile, Azoff added: “We are THRILLED that Nat King Cole’s family is trusting us with his musical legacy.

Kym Marsh has expressed her joy after her son David and his fiancée Courtney confirmed they are expecting a baby boy.MORE: Kym Marsh planned sudden wedding amid heartbreaking family newsSharing the gender reveal video on Instagram on Sunday, the former One Show host gushed: "It's a boy!!!! [Blue heart emojis] huge congratulations to my @cunliffe890 @courtneyleac I cannot wait to meet my new grandson!!!"WATCH: Kym Marsh's son reveals baby's gender in sweet videoFans quickly reacted to the post, with one writing: "Oh this is so wholesome! Congratulations to you all." Another remarked: "Congratulations to you Kym on the awesome news of your grandson." A third post read: "Congratulations to them, and you xxx."READ: Kym Marsh explains heartbreaking reason for Morning Live absenceWOW: Kym Marsh showcases her washboard abs in pink sports bra after 5k runKym confirmed her son's baby joy last month, sharing a photo of a calendar on the month of August, when the baby is due, alongside three photos of baby scans, a cuddly, and a white baby top that read: "Baby Cunliffe."She also uploaded a photo of the happy couple holding up a photo of their baby scan. In her caption, Kym enthused: "I have been bursting to share this news for AGES!!!! I'm so very proud to announce I am gonna be a 'YaYa' again!!! Kym will become a grandmother for the second time"My wonderful son @cunliffe890 and his equally wonderful fiancée @courtneyleac are expecting their first child in August! I am so very proud of you both and I cannot wait to meet my newest grandchild!! I love you all so much."Kym is a mother-of-four and shares two children, David and Emilie, with ex-partner Jack Cunliffe.

Denise van Outen's friends flocked to her side after she opened up about her "ups and downs" on Sunday, ahead of her book release on Thursday.MORE: Denise Van Outen shares wedding dress photo for emotional reasonThe 47-year-old took to her Instagram with some gorgeous photos to promote her new book, A Bit of Me. In the snaps, the West End star can be seen proudly holding a copy, whilst wearing a cosy, white, knitted vest with a pair of classic blue jeans.WATCH: Denise celebrating theatres reopening at the Dominion Theatre in LondonCaptioning the beautiful photos, she wrote: "My autobiography is out this coming week (17th March) I wear my heart on my sleeve.

The top leagues in Spain, Germany and Italy are all edging closer to a return after being halted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Brits will be forced to wear facemasks on Spanish hols – if they’re even allowed back in the country.

MADRID — Spain’s government has drawn up a timetable of phased emergence from COVID-19 lockdown which sets cautiously estimated dates of May 11 and May 26 for the re-authorization of movies and series shoots and cinema theater re-openings respectively.

Lionel Messi and the rest of La Liga’s stars have been given the green light to return to training from May 4.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has signalled the return to a nationwide“new normal” by the end of June.

Spain will begin to 'de-escalate' its nationwide lockdown measures from mid-May, the prime minister has said.

Ex-Bolton centre-back Ivan Campo posted a Twitter message expressing his fury at Spain's politicians as the country continues to suffer amid the coronavirus crisis.

Spain's government on Saturday announced that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections. Spain is following Italy's path in implementing a similar lockdown after both European countries failed to contain the virus in regional hotspots.

All Brits aged over 70 will be instructed soon by the government to stay in strict isolation for four months as part of a planned response to coronavirus, ITV reports.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the government would be put under partial lockdown amid the continuing coronavirus crisis.

Spain has become the latest country on lockdown as it declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has put the country under an Italy-style lockdown as part of its state of emergency measures designed to combat the virus.

Spain is starting to close many of its beaches and banning tourists from swimming in another bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is reportedly preparing to close Spanish airspace as coronavirus cases rise by 1,500 to more than 5,700.

Holidaying Brits in Benidorm made the most of their last night out as Spain prepared to shut down in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Just as things in Europe were getting really bad, they’ve gotten a lot worse.

The European box office is set to take a major hit this weekend as cinemas across the continent shut their doors or greatly curtail their operations in response to concerns over the coronavirus. Many of Spain's biggest cinema chains, including Yelmo, Golem, Cinesa and Kinépolis on Friday shuttered after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared a state of emergency in response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.