Pharrell Williams Threatens To Sue President Trump Over Use Of 'Happy'
There is nothing "Happy" about the cease-and-desist letter the singer and producer sent President Trump.
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There is nothing "Happy" about the cease-and-desist letter the singer and producer sent President Trump.
A U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a $5.3 million verdict Wednesday, affirming that musicians Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams knowingly copied Marvin Gaye's song, "Got to Give it Up," to create "Blurred Lines."
Venues for the live concert experience range from intimate club settings to large stadium shows that vary with crowd capacity and special effect features.
Pharrell Williams, One Direction and Florence + The Machine are going to appear at the Apple Music Festival next month.
A judge has trimmed more than $2 million from a verdict against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams over their hit "Blurred Lines," but is also giving Marvin Gaye's family a share of future earnings from the 2013 hit song.
Pharrell Williams' push for measures that prevent climate change is picking up more momentum as he asks leaders to create greener jobs and save the planet in a recent video.
A new trial motion called a Los Angeles jury's $7.4 million verdict finding the song "Blurred Lines" infringed on a Marvin Gaye hit "unfounded, illogical, and a miscarriage of justice."
This week, Derek Zoolander broke some great news and Robin Thicke's troubles just keep getting worse.
The LA Coliseum, no small venue, is reportedly even offering to host.
A jury has completed its first full day of deliberations in a copyright infringement case in which Marvin Gaye's family claims the 2013 hit "Blurred Lines" copied their father's music.
Singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams lied about how they crafted the 2013 hit "Blurred Lines" and should be financially punished for using music by Marvin Gaye, a lawyer for the late singer's family told a jury Thursday.
On Wednesday, Williams told a jury in federal court in Los Angeles that he grew up listening to Gaye's music.
Watch Pharrell Williams talk about the creation of 'Happy,' and how the world's response has affirmed his faith in humanity.
Today (Dec. 4) the Recording Academy is slowly revealing the full list of nominees for the 2015 GRAMMY Awards, airing Feb 8.
The Virginia-born Williams started his producing career as one half of The Neptunes with Chad Hugo, helping create such memorable radio and club hits as Daft Punk's "Get Lucky," Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" and Nelly's "Hot in Herre."
The GRAMMYs and CBS are throwing quite a Christmas bash—and now Sam Smith and Big Sean will join the party.
Pop music's biggest stars took the stage Friday for CBS RADIO's "We Can Survive" concert.
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea led the way with six nominations for the American Music Awards, while John Legend, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams each received five.
Despite the political nature of the video, Honora Talbott said no politicians were harmed in the making of the video.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were early winners, picking up major honor best new artist.
Will Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams "Get Lucky" or will Bruno Mars be "Locked Out of Heaven"?
Who will walk away with GRAMMY gold at the 56th Annual awards? We rank the top 20 nominees.
The son of late singer Marvin Gaye announced earlier this week that he's been receiving dialysis for renal failure for three years.
Robin Thicke is asking a federal judge to determine his song "Blurred Lines" doesn't copy from elements of two other songs.
Family and friends of the victims started a memorial outside of Whiteman Airport, placing flowers and photos.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds at least temporarily prevented the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title with a 6-2 victory.
A venomous sea snake, uncommon in Southern California, washed up on an Orange County Beach.
Family members of the two men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when a driver plowed into the side of a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth are working through the devastation by focusing on the decades of love they shared.
Family and friends of the victims started a memorial outside of Whiteman Airport, placing flowers and photos.
George Marciniw grew up in Southern California, had been a pilot for decades and was said to have had a heart of gold. Eliana Moreno was born in Orange County, graduated from Chapman University in 2010, and realized her dream of working in news.
Family members of the two men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when a driver plowed into the side of a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth are working through the devastation by focusing on the decades of love they shared.
Firefighters said that there were "numerous injured patients" after an SUV crashed into the side of a Metro bus in Chatsworth.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
Family and friends of the victims started a memorial outside of Whiteman Airport, placing flowers and photos.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
A venomous sea snake, uncommon in Southern California, washed up on an Orange County Beach.
Family members of the two men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when a driver plowed into the side of a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth are working through the devastation by focusing on the decades of love they shared.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on Wednesday announced plans for a brand new set of Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena as the city continues to recover from the devastating Eaton Fire in 2025.
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
Police say that the 18-year-old student was taken to the hospital after attending a fraternity function on Saturday.
With a powerful El Niño already predicted to batter Southern California over the winter, forecasters are also cautioning residents to be wary of another phenomenon that may come along with it.
As of Monday, 10 homes in the private Capistrano Bay District have been red-tagged, and seven more have been yellow-tagged.
The fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Las Palomas Drive in the La Habra Heights area.
Melody Valdez, 21 of Temecula, was arrested on suspicion of homicide, among other charges.
The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Sunday near the intersection of Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane, Murrieta police said.
The deputy was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road a little before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
A Wildomar man was arrested on Friday after a suspicious death investigation by Riverside County homicide investigators dating back to July 2025.
Each flag carries a card with a name, an age and the location where the victim of 9/11 died.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
FBI Director Kash Patel was grilled for nearly five hours by both Democrats and Republicans about a string of recent negative headlines about the FBI.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds at least temporarily prevented the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title with a 6-2 victory.
Cal Raleigh had two hits and three RBIs, Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on Wednesday announced plans for a brand new set of Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena as the city continues to recover from the devastating Eaton Fire in 2025.
Ryan Johnson pitched six strong innings, Josh Lowe hit a tiebreaking home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Temperatures in Southern California will continue to be a few degrees cooler. The low-pressure system sitting to the north of the region is a driving force for the change in the forecast.
Family members of the two men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when a driver plowed into the side of a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth are working through the devastation by focusing on the decades of love they shared. Nicole Comstock reports.
Laurie Perez reports from Chatsworth, where federal investigators arrived Wednesday to begin investigating the NBC Los Angeles helicopter crash that killed 3 people on Tuesday night.
A venomous sea snake, uncommon in Southern California, washed up on an Orange County Beach. Lesley Marin reports.
Journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw had worked together for the last three years, and on Tuesday night, the two were on assignment for NBCLA and Telemundo 52 when their news helicopter crashed, and they both died. Laurie Perez and Hunter Sowards report.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
