One Thing Evan Rachel Wood Hates
Evan Rachel Wood is being sued for over $30 million by the producers of the independent comedy “10 Things I Hate About Life” according to Variety. They allege that Wood refused to continue working on the film, which caused them financial damages. The actress’s representatives retaliated and said in a statement, “The production shut down in February 2013 when the producers ran out of money.” Even after that, they said Evan agreed to resume production when things came together and paid her what she was owed.
Pharrell Signs On Foxes As Opener
Pharrell asked independent singer-songwriter Foxes to open for him on his European tour after hearing her BBC 1 Radio cover of “Happy.” The British songstress gushed, “It’s just amazing to be going on tour with such an incredible artist. His music has gone worldwide.”
Show Them The Money!
Mike D and Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys were awarded $1.7 million from a copyright lawsuit against Monster Energy. The two band members sued the energy drink company over $2 million almost two years ago for including their music in a snowboarding competition promotional video without getting permission. Monster Energy was also guilty of using the late Adam “MCA” Yauch’s name at the end of the video, which goes against the musician’s will to use his name or likeness in anything promotional.
Don’t Mess With Miley
The Los Angeles Police Department have arrested the two people who they believe stole Miley Cyrus’s Maserati and jewelry. They recognized 21-year-old Naomi Charles and 19-year-old Tylor Scott walking in North Hollywood based on surveillance footage. The pair are charged for residential burglary and placed under $50,000 bail. Are these two copying “Bling Ring?”
Governors Ball
Governors Ball kicks off today in New York. The three-day festival will include sets from Outkast, The Strokes, The Bloody Beetroots and Grimes, who will perform the song that she wrote for Rihanna, which the “Diamonds” singer passed on. Listen to the special Governors Ball Spotify playlist.
What To Do This Weekend
This first weekend in June offers so many things to do! You could hit the movies to see Shailene Woodley in “The Fault In Our Stars” or watch Tom Cruise kick some butt in “Edge of Tomorrow.” Or you can catch the season premiere of “Orange Is The New Black” on Netflix if you didn’t already. Then, there are the Tony Awards on Sunday being hosted by Wolverine Hugh Jackman on CBS starting at 8 PM ET.
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