Singer Bonnie Pointer, who co-founded the Grammy-winning Pointer Sisters in 1969 with her sister June, died Monday at 69 years old. Expanding to a quartet with the addition of Anita and Ruth Pointer, the group’s early days were notable for their campy chic attire, their vocal style a throwback to the Thirties and Forties. But in 1974, after scoring a hit with the bouncy Allen Toussaint-penned “Yes We Can Can,” the Pointers released the twangy “Fairytale,” which earned them their sole entry on the country chart at Number 37.
The defiant breakup tune,...
The defiant breakup tune,...
- 6/9/2020
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
London -- Fresh from its $269 million David vs Goliath victory against Disney's ABC last week, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" producer Celador may now turn its fire on the William Morris Agency, Celador chairman Paul Smith told THR Monday.
Celador believes it has a case to recoup significant fees against the agent -- now part of William Morris Endeavor Entertainment -- which packaged its blockbuster show for the U.S. market eight years ago.
"We believe we have a case against William Morris and are considering all aspects of the situation," said Smith, who founded the British independent producer and created the global format blockbuster alongside Steve Knight, David Briggs and Mike Whitehill in 1998.
"We haven't decided categorically whether we have the appetite to proceed with another litigation, but we certainly believe we have the grounds to do so," he added.
Celador has what is known as "tolling agreement" in place,...
Celador believes it has a case to recoup significant fees against the agent -- now part of William Morris Endeavor Entertainment -- which packaged its blockbuster show for the U.S. market eight years ago.
"We believe we have a case against William Morris and are considering all aspects of the situation," said Smith, who founded the British independent producer and created the global format blockbuster alongside Steve Knight, David Briggs and Mike Whitehill in 1998.
"We haven't decided categorically whether we have the appetite to proceed with another litigation, but we certainly believe we have the grounds to do so," he added.
Celador has what is known as "tolling agreement" in place,...
- 7/12/2010
- by By Mimi Turner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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