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Syl Johnson "Different Strokes" Suit Vs. Kanye and Jay-Z Dismissed

Syl Johnson "Different Strokes" Suit Vs. Kanye and Jay-Z Dismissed

Five months after filing suit against Kanye West and Jay-Z for copyright infringement of his 1967 hit "Different Strokes, soul legend Syl Johnson might be just weeks away from a resolution. more ›

Indiana High School Plays Fashion Police

Indiana High School Plays Fashion Police

A 17-year-old girl is suing her high school in Lebanon, Indiana because they refused to let her wear a tuxedo to her high school prom. The student says she is a lesbian and doesn't wear dresses because they represent a sexual identity she rejects. The principal at the high school, located northwest of Indianapolis, claims that there is a special dress code for the prom that requires female students to wear a formal gown, but the ACLU of Indiana--which filed the claim on her behalf--say that the policy violates federal law because the school receives federal funding and because it violates her right of expression. more ›

Oprah's Getting Suuuuued, Peeeeople!

Oprah's Getting Suuuuued, Peeeeople!

Queen of all media Oprah is facing two lawsuits today, one from a disgruntled audience member and one from a disgruntled other lady. more ›

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