The Greatest Night in Pop, deep dive into the 1985 recording session that produced “We Are the World,” is nominated for outstanding documentary or nonfiction special — and Lionel Richie is celebrating the accomplishment.
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“I am still amazed by what we accomplished in 1985 and I’m even more amazed after receiving an Emmy nomination for ‘The Greatest Night In Pop,’” the icon wrote. “It has been an absolute joy to be able to bring this moment in history to life alongside @netflix. A big thank you and congratulations to all of the artists and participants for making ‘We Are The World’ happen, and thank you to the @televisionacad for recognizing our documentary.”
The documentary follows the group of 45 all-star musicians — Richie included — who gathered together Jan. 25, 1985, as they “checked their egos at the door and recorded a song to benefit African famine relief that would alter global pop culture history,” the official synopsis for the film reads. The Greatest Night in Pop included never-before-seen footage of the song’s planning and writing process, as well as Henson Studios where the recording of the track took place.
The film is also up for directing for a documentary/nonfiction program and sound editing for a nonfiction or reality program.
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Ye (formerly Kanye West) is facing another lawsuit accusing him of illegal sampling, this time over allegations that he incorporated an instrumental track into two songs from Donda even after he was explicitly denied permission.
The case, filed Wednesday (July 17) in Los Angeles federal court, claims that Ye borrowed elements from a song called “MSD PT2” for his own “Hurricane” and “Moon” — both of which reached the top 20 on the Hot 100 when they were released in 2021.
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Filed by a company that owns the rights to the earlier song, the case claims that when Ye was refused a license to use it, he simply “decided to steal it.”
“This lawsuit is about more than defendants’ failure to pay a fee,” writes Oren Warshavsky and other attorneys from the law firm BakerHostetler, representing the plaintiffs. “It is about the rights of artists, musicians, and songwriters to determine how their works are published and used. Intellectual property owners have a right to decide how their property is exploited and need to be able to prevent shameless infringers from simply stealing.”
In an act of particularly “blatant brazenness,” the lawsuit claims that Ye even credited the song’s four creators — Khalil Abdul-Rahman Hazzard, Sam Barsh, Dan Seeff and Josh Mease — as songwriters despite their refusal to work with him.
Wednesday’s case was filed not by the artists themselves, but by a company called Artist Revenue Advocates (ARA), which owns the copyrights to “MSD PT2.” Lawyers for the company say the four artists turned to ARA after they “unsuccessfully attempted to collect their share of the proceeds from these songs” for nearly three years.
A spokesperson for Ye could not immediately be located for comment on the new case.
The new allegations come less than a month after Ye settled a separate lawsuit filed by the estate of Donna Summer over a very similar accusation. In that earlier case, Summer’s estate claimed the rapper had used her 1977 hit “I Feel Love” in his own “Good (Don’t Die)” despite a similarly explicit refusal.
“Summer’s estate … wanted no association with West’s controversial history and specifically rejected West’s proposed use,” the estate’s attorneys wrote at the time. “In the face of this rejection, defendants arrogantly and unilaterally decided they would simply steal ‘I Feel Love’ and use it without permission.”
Even before the two recent cases, Ye has been sued repeatedly for uncleared samples and interpolations in his music.
In 2022, Ye was hit with a lawsuit claiming his song “Life of the Party” illegally sampled a song by the pioneering rap group Boogie Down Productions; accused in another case over allegations that he used an uncleared snippet of Marshall Jefferson’s 1986 house track “Move Your Body” in the song “Flowers”; and sued in a different case by a Texas pastor for allegedly sampling from his recorded sermon in “Come to Life.”
Before that, West and Pusha T were sued in 2019 for sampling George Jackson‘s “I Can’t Do Without You” on the track “Come Back Baby.” That same year, he was sued for allegedly using an audio snippet of a young girl praying in his 2016 song “Ultralight Beam.” Further back, West was hit with similar cases over allegedly unlicensed samples used in “New Slaves,” “Bound 2” and “My Joy.”
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Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online sales of the year, but there are plenty of other alternative sales to shop as well. Although Prime Day will be held from July 16-17, several retailers are offering competing sales, some of which run throughout the month.
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For bargain hunters who have been waiting all year to score deep discounts on essentials — and maybe even a few items worth splurging on — we’ve collected a list of some of the better Prime Day alternatives floating online.
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Prime Day Competitors: Sales You Should Know About
Target: Customers can shop two-day deals on thousands of items, including electronics, beauty, home, apparel, toys, food and beverage, plus discounts on furniture, fashion, bedding and more. Sale ends 7/17.
QVC: The Black Friday in July sale kicked off 7/15 and runs through 7/25. New Customers get $30 off your first purchase of $60 or more with code HELLO30 (offers ends 7/31); new customers get 25% off your food purchase with code FOOD25 (max discount of $50; offer ends 7/28).
Kohl’s:Mix, match and save up during Kohl’s 2-day summer savings event. Save up to 70% on clearance deals, up to 50% off activewear, 2 for $20 deals, deals under $50, and an additional 25% off select items.
Best Buy: It’s Black Friday in July at Best Buy too. Some of the deals include $420 off the ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop, $280 off Dell Inspirion Laptop and $220 off TCL’s 55-inch television. The flash sale ends 7/17.
Lane Bryant: Up to 40% off summer styles; tops starting at $12.99, jeans shorts and swimwear starting at $24.99; Free shipping on $49+. Sale ends 7/17.
Carhartt: Up to 40% off work gear and summer essentials.
With summer heating up, we dug up some of the deepest discounts from some of the retailers listed above. Below, find a list of seasonal items to shop on sale.
13 Best Seasonal Deals: Prime Day Alternatives — Up to 69% Off
Birkenstock’s Uji Nubuck sandals are on sale for $82.50 at Zappos, regular $150. Available in fuchsia tulip, faded lime and white, the two-buckle, slip-on sandal features a suede upper and lining and velcro straps.
OFFLINE by Aerie Real Me High Waisted Crossover Leggings
American Eagle’s viral crossover leggings are made from “ultra-light” and “buttery-soft” nylon (and a touch of elsatine) that feels like a “second skin,” per the product description. The leggings are available in eight colors, including blue, black and pink.
Shorts sets are essential for summer sleep session. This Nordstrom set is available in seven colors including black, grey, pink, navy, green, floral and leopard print.
Carhartt’s men’s short is made from 4-way stretch nylon twill and the brand’s trademarked Carhartt Force technology designed to fight sweat and dry quickly.
Shark WANDVAC Cordless Handheld Vacuum with Scrubbing Brush
Small and mighty. Shark’s Wandvac handled vacuum only weighs 1.4 pounds and includes scrubbing brush so you can get down and dirty with messy spills. The vacuum is great for cleaning up behind pets and kids, and cleaning inside your car.
Heading on a trip? Now’s your chance to try out the Monos Carry-On Pro. The Carry-On Pro is a 22-inch suitcase with a lockable zipper and an interior laptop pocket on the front. It’s large enough to take on a 3-5 day trip.
Turn your iPad into a laptop with this smart keyboard. It’s compatible with iPad (7th/8th/9th generation), iPad Air (3rd gen.) and the 10.5-inch iPad Pro.
If you’re looking for a larger vacuum, the Wyze Cordless Stick Vacuum is an alternative to Dyson’s more expensive vacuum cleaners. Wyze scored a 4.0 customer rating at Walmart, and it’s marked down to $79.
Shopping for a sofa? Warm up your space with a cozy, two-seater loveseat. The faux leather sofa comes with cup holders so you can “Netflix and Chill “with your beverage in tow.
Catch some z’s while you soak up the sun on this outdoor daybed for your patio. The cushioned sofa includes four pillows and can hold up to 800 pounds. It’s available in beige, gray, navy, red and turquoise.
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If you’re looking for a chic crossbody bag to add to your summer collection, consider adding this Kate Spade Convertible Crossbody purse. Originally priced at $319, you can now snag it for just $109. Whether you’re brunching with friends or enjoying a movie night out, this purse effortlessly transitions from day to evening.
The Kate Spade purse features an adjustable long crossbody strap, a hand-held short strap, front slip and back zip pockets. Plus, its adjustable long strap gives you the option to go completely hands-free, making it the ideal companion for any occasion.
You can get it in two different colors: Blossom Pink and Turtle Green. With its five star reviews from Kate Spade customers, this is one you want to get in both colors. Its versatile style allows you to dress it up or down. According to one customer, you can also fit many of your everyday essential items, including wallet, phone, car keys, and more.
Another Kate Spade customer described the bag as “compact” and “classy.”
For those looking for a card holder to match this purse, you can get the Kate Spade L-Zip Card Holder. Originally priced at $129, you can get it for just $49. One Kate Spade customer said, “Love this little wallet! It holds everything I need including cash and change and you can put your keys on the ring or use it to attach the wallet to your purse.”
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Attention, bargain hunters! With Prime Day finally here, Amazon is offering saleson a range of must-have items like earbuds and headphones.
Apple Unveils Beats Solo 4 Headphones & Solo Buds: Shop the New Release
Beats by Dre is no stranger to the audio game, as the company has been pioneering top-rated headphones, earbuds and speakers for more than 15 years. Now, one of the company’s newest products is on sale along with some of its older releases.
Music-wise, Beats has always been known for dynamic, wide-ranging sound, and these headphones deliver, with a well-balanced mix of highs and mids, and full, pulsating bass. The Studio Pro features up to 40 hours of battery life and is available in four colors: black, brown, navy and sandstone.
Beats headphones are equipped with real-time audio calibration, which constantly works to adjust the track so it’s at its most pristine quality.
A single charge gets up to 40 hours of playtime, but a quick, 10-minute charge gets you up to four hours of play. Beats headphones are great for commuting, for the office, or for travel. With noise-cancelling, they’re great when you want to put on some music and tune out your roommates or family members too.
Beats Studio Buds offer eight hours of playtime and up to 24 hours with the charging case. Similarly, Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones offer up to nine hours of listening time — and they’re 40% off at Amazon and other retailers
Beats Solo3 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones came out in 2021, and are one of the best reviewed headphones online, with up to 22 hours of playtime, big, booming sound, and the latest Bluetooth technology, which means better connectivity and fewer drops. Beats Solo4 offers up to 50 hours of battery life.
Beats Solo4 are available in matte black, cloud pink and slate blue; you can find them and Beats Solo3 on sale for $119 at Amazon and Walmart (reg. $179).
The noise-cancelling headphones feature pure Adaptive Noise Canceling technology (ANC), which works to actively block out external noises like traffic, birds and conversation. You’ll get a quieter, more immersive listening experience when you turn the ANC feature on.
Regularly $199.95, Amazon’s Prime Day deal has the new Solo4 headphones on sale for just $119. Beats Studio Pro headphones are up to $180 off — one of the cheapest price we’ve seen online after Black Friday, and the perfect chance to cop a pair of $350 headphones for less than $200.
The headphones include a carrying case, 3.5mm RemoteTalk cable, Universal USB charging cable and quick start guide.
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