BEYONCE KNOWLES AND DESTINY'S CHILD SETTLES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CASE BROUGHT ON BY SONGWRITER RICKEY ALLEN

Singer Beyonce Knowles had been scheduled to appear in a Chicago federal courtroom to answer questions in regards to a copyright infringement case has reached a settlement.

The case was brought on against Beyonce and Destiny's Child by Chicago songwriter Rickey Allen back in 2006. The song at issue is titled 'Cater 2 U' written my Mr. Allen and first copyrighted back in the mid 1990's. Mr. Allen performed the song locally and continued to maintain the copyright as recently as the year 2000.

In 2004 Destiny's Child released a song also called 'Cater 2 U.' U.S. District Judge James Holderman had scheduled the trial for December 10, 2009 in regards to the copyright claim.

Beyonce who was recently nominated for 10 Grammys related to her 'I am...Sash Fierce album and who is also credited as songwriter on some of the songs has reached a settlement in the copyright infringement case with Chicago songwriter Rickey Allen with terms of the settlement to remain confidential.

Jennifer Hudson's Son David Jr. Christening Photo

Jennifer Hudson and fiance David recently christened their son David Jr in an event planned by Party/Wedding Planner Preston Bailey.  Check out one of the photos taken at the Christening.  Pictured below is David, David Jr. Jennifer Hudson and Preston Bailey.

Alicia Keys Trip to Africa contest for 5 lucky winners!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009


by ladyglen Chicagostyle





Singer/Humanitarian Alicia Keys is set to launch a contest through her charity 'Keep a Child Alive' that will give five lucky winners the chance to visit Africa. Keys is set to announce the contest Tuesday, December 1, which is World AIDS Day during her concert at the Nokia Theatre in New York, which will air live on YouTube at 7:00 p.m. CST/8:00 p.m. EST. Alicia will perform songs from her upcoming Album 'The Elements of Freedom' which drops December 15, 2009

Jennifer Hudson and son David Jr Photos

Jennifer Hudson appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show yesterday and showed recent pictures of her son David Jr.  Check out the beautiful pictures J-Hud's son David.

The Obama Family out at a basketball game

Pictures of the Obama Family out at a basketball game coached by Michelle's brother Craig Robinson.

First Family of the United States of America (and Chicago's own) Official Portrait

photo courtesy of Annie Leibovitz

Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Update

Defendant William Balfour appeared in court yesterday September 30, 2009 in regards to the Hudson Family murders. The case appears to be moving right along with the attorneys continuing with discovery. The defense is requesting a jury trial. I will be posting a full report of the preliminary hearings and trial as they occur.