Use of Whitney Houston hologram blocked by court: Report

NBA All-Star Weekend is over and about four weeks away from March Madness starting. So, with this relative lull in between major basketball events, it’s not surprising that HBO has decided to debut its ambitious new basketball series right in between.

It’s the kind of tension that only reality TV can pull off.

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to grow, we keep getting new characters introduced with nearly every new film and Disney+ series, how exactly established characters will return isn’t always a lock. Some have been ushered into the MCU only to never be seen again and others pop up again in surprising ways.

Darko Stosic becomes the latest to try and end his imposing reign.The Sunderland-born brawler has had a storied MMA career across 11 different promotions since his 2009 debut - finding an unlikely home on the continent after overcoming crippling anxiety.Talking frankly following his return to Poland this week, De Fries has told Daily Star Sport of his newfound freedom in entering the cage and how his career only really got started after his 30th birthday.Speaking from his hotel in Warsaw, he said: "I used to get picked on so I started doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and ended up winning national competitions - and all the talk was about MMA, so I started that and kept winning."De Fries won eight fights in a row alongside a no contest, and quickly made a name for himself in the UFC courtesy of a unanimous decision victory over Rob Broughton back in 2011.That led to a bout against the equally promising Stipe Miocic, who has gone on to become one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of the sport.Behind the scenes, De Fries was facing a battle that scared him more than any opponent ever had, crippling anxiety that made the pressure surrounding his meeting with Miocic feel like 'hell'.He says: "I was so terrified of that fight. He's a fantastic fighter and he probably would've won anyway, but I bottled that fight - which I've had to come to terms with."Will Phil De Fries defend his heavyweight belt? Give us your prediction in the comments sectionDe Fries has been open about seeking treatment and receiving medication for the anxiety that could've ended his career prematurely, admitting last year that he had been held back by mental illness.

Manchester United.Keane, 50, has been out of management since 2011 when he held the reins at Ipswich Town though admitted to former team-mate Gary Neville that he is keen to test himself again in the dugout.Speaking on the Overlap YouTube channel the former Man Utd captain said: "Realistically where am I going to go back in to?"The championship, top of League One... I think there's something in there where I could be a good manager." But Dunne, who featured alongside Keane at Ireland, believes the much-loved Sky Sports pundit should be setting his sights higher than his former club."I wouldn't be surprised," said Dunne, courtesy of Freebets, when asked if Keane has what it takes to become manager of Man Utd."He can go anywhere he wants.

Darts legend Raymond van Barneveld is pretty used to hearing what checkout he needs, but now he requires a new wedding ring after proposing to his girlfriend on a trip to Paris.The veteran Dutchman popped the question to his partner Julia Evans on a visit to the romance capital of the world - and thankfully for Barney, she said yes.Barneveld and Julia 37, who is British, began dating in April 2019 not long after the break up of the star's 25-year marriage with Sylvia, 52. His relationship with Sylvia had reportedly become strained due to his time spent away from home at tournaments, and in summer 2018, she was robbed at gunpoint while he was competing.

shark known as the megamouth has baffled scientists with its unique trick to catch prey. The 16ft long beast which tips the scales at over a tonne, swims in such dark depths of the ocean that no one knew it existed until 1976 when a megamouth became entangled in an anchor near Hawaii.

Queen has become quite the travel expert in her many years venturing all over the world as reigning monarch but there is one item she cannot bear to be without.Her Majesty has mastered the luggage game many years ago to ensure she is not without her home comforts, especially all the ingredients for her to have her perfect cup of tea.Despite probably not being short of offers to make her a brew, the Queen prefers to have her cuppa in her own way.Her Majesty is never without her own personalised kettle, which is said to be monogrammed.Although that is only one piece of the perfect tea as Her Majesty is said to have a large supply of Earl Grey tea with her no matter where she goes.She doesn't even have just any old tea bag of Earl Grey from her favourite provider either.The people at Twinings provide a specially created supply just for the Queen, which they have ensured is the highest possible quality, according to the Express.Her Majesty surprisingly carries nothing else to add to the tea other than some boiling hot water.Unlike many people who add milk and sugar, the Queen enjoys her brew plain to enjoy the full taste of Earl Grey.Tea is also just the beginning for Her Majesty’s home comforts as she also ensures her staff brings along sausages from London department store Harrods.For the latest breaking news from the Royal Family and stories from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.According to the Telegraph, the Queen also needs a hot water bottle, family photos, and pine-scented soaps to ensure a comfortable trip.The Queen also brings along with her a pack of her blood and a black outfit, which has a heartbreaking story behind it.In February 1952, the Queen’s father King George VI passed away at

calling it quits after more than 30 years, and doing so in a less than amicable way, people had plenty of thoughts. One of them was, how does their split impact their well-known adult children? Sure, Stephen, Seth, and younger sister Sydel are all married with children of their own, but you never get too old to have feelings about watching your parents break up. In a recent interview with sports site The Ringer, Stephen decided to share how he’d handled the divorce, which involved being of support, sans judgment, to both his mom and dad.

EAMONN Holmes has defended pal Rylan Clark after a nasty troll accused the host of "pulling sickies" after he was hospitalised following a mystery illness. The 62-year-old replied to a tweet originally shared by a nasty Twitter user, which has since been deleted, that claimed they were growing "weary" of Rylan's sick leave. The tweet read: "Never been a fan of @EamonnHolmes but sadly our TV and radio shows are loaded with presenters like him, who openly admit to having no talent or opinions and wonder why they're in their well-paid jobs.

sometimes worked as Jaida-Iman Benjamin, was last spotted at the intersection of Tujunga Avenue and Ventura Boulevard in the Studio City area on Saturday, February 19, according to a flyer by the Los Angeles Police Department. Benjamin, who reportedly suffers from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, is listed at 5-foot-3 and was seen wearing a purple crop top, pink jogging shorts and a pair of white sneakers.

can’t believe her mom “f–king forgot” her birthday.The ’80s icon turned 54 on Feb. 18 and had a hilarious exchange with her mother, who seemed to disremember her special day.The moment was reminiscent of Ringwald’s iconic 1984 John Hughes classic “Sixteen Candles” in which her family neglects to remember her 16th birthday amid her older sister’s wedding.The actress took to Instagram to share a screenshot of a text convo she reportedly had with her mother, captioning it, “Actual conversation with my mom today.”In the text, the “Secret Life of the American Teenager” star asked her mother, “That’s it? You don’t have anything else to say to me today?”Her mom then responded, in jest, “I didn’t realize it was the 18th today.

Chris Willman Music WriterFor its upcoming virtual induction ceremony, to be telecast on HBO Nov. 7, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced an extremely wide-ranging slew of guest stars, which is fitting, given this year’s extraordinarily eclectic cast of inductees.Dave Grohl will begin the show by introducing the class of 2020, to be followed by other stars offering testimonials about the impact of the Hall’s newcomers on their lives.

Last week marked the start of Black History Month, where from 1 October - 31 October, an annual observance recognised in, amongst other places, the UK and the US. 

Dolly Parton is opening up about the first time she heard Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You”.

Legendary actress and singer Jenifer Lewis says her sex addiction in the ’80s was “dangerous.”

The people behind the release of a new and improved Whitney Houston hologram,that surfaced last month, could be facing legal action.Houston's estate maintains her three-dimensional likeness was used without their permission when it was shown during Scott Storch's variety show, according to TMZ.The Whitney hologram was originally supposed to debut in a duet with Christina Aguilera for The Voice's 2016 finale, but it was scrapped by the late singer's estate because the quality didn't meet their high standards.

Dolly Parton has said hearing Whitney Houston’s cover of her song I Will Always Love You was a “thrill”.

Whitney Houston has been used in a livestream show – without permission from her estate.Hologram USA founder, Alki David, had originally worked on Houston’s likeness back in 2016.The hologram was meant to premiere that year during an episode of The Voice in a duet with then co-host Christina Aguilera, before embarking on a world tour.According to Consequence of Sound, Houston’s estate cancelled the project because they said the hologram “didn’t look like Whitney.”TMZ has since reported, however, that the singer’s hologram resurfaced just over a week ago.

Sir Michael Palin's next adventure will be an appearance on the Simpsons, he has announced.

A legal battle could be brewing over Whitney Houston’s likeness.