Looks like Robin Thicke and Pharrell blurred the lines between inspiration and infringement. On Tuesday, a California federal jury found that their mega hit “Blurred Lines” was improperly copied from Marvin Gaye’s 1977 song “Got to Give It Up.” As a result, Williams and Thicke have been ordered to pay $7.3 million in damages to Gaye’s family. The family will also seek to immediately stop the sale of “Blurred Lines” pending a future settlement outside of court. [PEOPLE]
Bobbi Kristina’s longtime boyfriend Nick Gordon recently sat down for an interview-turned-intervention with Dr. Phil. What happened on and off camera left Dr. Phil concerned about Gordon’s health and future. “He was high as a kite, he said he was drinking and he mentioned Xanax,” Dr. Phil said after the meeting. “He was so animated and so emotionally out of control I thought he could be dead in a matter of days if something doesn’t happen.” [Extra]
Filmmaker Peter Berg has launched a new film/TV production company, Film 45. Their first project? A music documentary about Rihanna which Berg himself will direct. The doc will be an “unfiltered look into Rihanna’s life and how she’s ascended to become a global icon,” Berg says. “Much more a character study than a music film.” [Deadline]
Finally! We have a title for Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated sophomore album. Lamar shared the cover artwork on Instagram Tuesday. To Pimp a Butterfly will reportedly have 16 tracks with no release date as of yet. But don’t worry! New music is expected to arrive on March 23. Stay tuned. [Billboard]
Soul singer Angie Stone was arrested on Tuesday and charged with domestic aggravated assault when her daughter, Diamond Stone, called the police after getting into a physical fight with her famous mom. “A police report quoted her daughter as saying Angie Stone came into her room demanding her to clean it up. Diamond Stone said her mother also told her to control her children, who were running around the house half-naked,” WGCL reported. “A fight broke out, according to police. Diamond Stone could not remember who lashed out first, the report stated. She said her mom struck her with a metal stand, knocking out her front teeth.” [WGCL]
Remember Hannibal Burress? The comedian whose routine on Bill Cosby raping women launched a seemingly endless outpour of sexual assault allegations? Well, you’re about to be seeing a lot more of him. Comedy Central has just green lit a new show, Why? With Hannibal Burress. The eight-episode show will follow the comedian as he addresses cultural issues. It’s set to premiere in July. [Flavor Wire]
Get ready to see a side of Tyson Beckford that you’ve only dreamed about. The super fine male model will be joining the Chippendales male review in Las Vegas as their celebrity guest host this spring. “I am really excited to join the Chippendales show in Las Vegas,” he said. “These guys provide a flirty and sexy yet playful experience for women, and being a part of that party each night just seems like fun.” Beckford makes his big debut on April 30. Book your tickets now ladies! [People]
