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ENTERTAINMENT

  • Spiderman Broadway musical sued for copyright infringement by co-writer and former director of the show.
  • Spain fines Larry Crowne for promotional poster featuring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts not wearing helmets on a scooter.
  • Kim Kardashian is getting sued by hair removal company for misrepresenting the rival hair removal product she endorses.
  • Connecticut judge orders exchange of Facebook and dating website passwords for divorcing couple.
  • NBC has hired Chelsea Clinton making her the second daughter of a former president the news organization has hired.
  • Another alternative model of digital music rights is under attack by the RIAA.
  • Celebs support ‘Occupy Wall Street.’
  • Viacom pursues lawsuit against YouTube regarding copyright infringement and the site’s responsibility to monitor for violations.

SPORTS

  • Authorities try to ‘pacify’ worst slums in Rio de Janeiro prior to 2016 Olympics.
  • NBA cities project that they will lose millions if there is no NBA season this year. Miami projects that they will lose approximately $200 million.
  • Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer hints at new information.
  • Penn State coach now says that he stopped the shower assault.
  • NBPA rejects latest proposal and and looks to disband as it pushes the 2011-2012 season to the brink of elimination.
  • Why was the proposal rejected by the NBPA and what now?
  • MMA fights First Amendment battle in NY.

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