The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant ruling against Warner Music in a copyright damages case involving a song by rapper Flo Rida. The court’s 6-3 decision, authored by Justice Elena Kagan, stated that there is no time limit for recovering monetary damages in copyright cases filed before the expiration of a statute of limitations. This ruling favored Miami music producer Sherman Nealy, who sued a Warner subsidiary and others in 2018.
In other entertainment news, Italian public broadcaster RAI issued an apology for mistakenly revealing domestic voting results for the Eurovision Song Contest due to a technical glitch. Meanwhile, Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced two new “Lord of the Rings” movies set to debut in theaters in 2026, exciting fans of the popular film franchise.
However, not all news was positive as Dutch singer Joost Klein was barred from participating in Eurovision rehearsals following an undisclosed “incident,” according to the European Broadcasting Union. Additionally, Dutch contestant Joost Klein was expelled from the Eurovision Song Contest final after a complaint by a production crew member, adding to the challenges faced by host Sweden amidst anti-Israel protests.
On a lighter note, a new comic book detailing the life and career of pop star Janet Jackson is set to be released on her birthday, May 15. The comic, part of TidalWave Comics’ “Female Force” series, will cover Jackson’s upbringing in the famous Jackson family, her Super Bowl incident, and successful concert tours.