Jay Z and Timbaland will testify in their 'Big Pimpin' court case - set to begin in October - following a lawsuit filed in 2007.
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The pair sampled a flute line by composer Baligh Hamdi as the hook for their 2000 hit, but the nephew of the composer, Osama Ahmed Fahmy, filed a lawsuit in 2007 insisting he should receive a cut of the profits following the composer's death in 1993.
Timbaland originally believed the song was in the public domain when he sampled the track although later paid $100,000 to EMI when he learned it wasn't, with the label claiming it owned the rights to the tune.
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However, Osama later filed his suit in a federal court in California against EMI, Universal Music, Paramount Pictures and MTV over the song's use in films and specials.
And while court documents indicate Baligh's heirs were given a "lump-sum buyout", the defendants also insist Osama "gave up exclusive control of all rights" for the song in the US with a 2002 agreement.
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Nevertheless, the composer's nephew claims the agreement does not include the way licensing contracts are administered with respect to moral rights in Egypt, where he is from, and believes the pair did not reveal all of the ways the song, titled 'Khosara Khosara', would be used and modified.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter website, the case will begin on October 13.
Zara and Mike work for their money
Mike Tindall doesn't like it when people assume wife Zara Phillips and himself live off the state because they work hard to earn their own money.
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The former British rugby champion who is married to Britain's Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter and have 18-month-old daughter Mia has aired his anger at people who think they live off tax payer's money.
He said: "It is important you go out and earn your own money," he sighs. "It annoys me when people think we get handed things on a plate, because we don't.
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"It's difficult because I want the perception to be that I go out and work - because I do. I like going out and doing the punditry, all the research it requires, but it's hard when people assume things that aren't true."
The 36-year-old retired sportsman also feels "very fortunate" he has been able to work after his retirement has said he would like to get into hosting rugby or sport TV shows eventually.
He told the Mirror newspaper: "I hate the word 'celebrity'. I just feel very fortunate to have been involved with a very good team, and one which opened other doors once I had retired.
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He added: "There aren't many of us around who did what we did, and hopefully that makes me employable for a bit longer.
"I love all sports and I suppose the end goal, the ideal job, would be to host some kind of rugby or sports show.
"I am basically trying to throw my hand in at everything, give it all a go, and see where it takes me."
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Ben Affleck's 'nanny' speaks
Ben Affleck's ex-nanny, Christine Ouzounian, is taking all the current media attention on her.
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The 28-year-old former employee of 42-year-old Affleck and 43-year-old Jennifer Garner - who was reportedly involved in a romantic relationship with Affleck - broke her social media silence on Sunday, Instagramming a flattering paparazzi shot of herself.
Christine claimed that Ben, is picking up the tab for all of her expenses while she's at the resort, total more than $12,000 for a week's stay.
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Ben continue to deny any truth to the affair rumors, dismissing the claims as 'garbage'.
Amal Clooney takes over from Donald Trump
Amal Clooney is among producers' wishlist to replace Donald Trump on hit show Celebrity Apprentice.
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George Clooney's human rights barrister wife is reportedly the top choice for the US TV role, although NBC producers are also considering Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg and actress Jessica Alba.
A source told the Daily Express newspaper: "As well as the cachet of being married to George, she is also a highly respected figure in her field and, since she rarely says anything in public, there is still something of an air of mystery to her.
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"Basically we want Amal, although there are a couple of other prominent women in contention.
"We think she could be a perfect fit, if her schedule can be made to dovetail with shooting requirements."
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Amal's pals are said to be urging her to sign up for the show, with supporters including Rande Gerber - the husband of supermodel Cindy Crawford - with whom Amal and George are close.
The law expert, 37, is a regular visiting professor at Columbia Law School in New York, where the show would be filmed.
NBC bosses fired presidential candidate Donald Trump earlier this year following his controversial comments about Mexican immigrants.
Taylor Swift thinks Miley Cyrus is jealous
Miley Cyrus recently criticised Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' video - but Taylor thinks Miley is simply jealous.
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The 'Wrecking Ball' singer recently criticised Taylor's 'Bad Blood' music video for its violent theme and the '1989' star is reportedly not impressed.
A source told HollywoodLife.com: "Saying things like this is so typical of Miley. She is desperate for attention and will do anything to get it. It must kill Miley that Taylor has gotten so much attention for 'Bad Blood'. In Taylor's mind, Miley is just being jealous.
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"She wants the spotlight on her and taking shots at Taylor is a good way to do it."
In the latest issue of Marie Claire, Miley, 22, questioned why she was blasted for stripping down in music videos and photohoots, while Taylor and pals - including Lena Dunham and Selena Gomez - strutted around with weapons in her latest video.
Miley said: "I don't get the violence-revenge thing. That's supposed to be a good example? And I'm a bad role model because I'm running around with my t****es out? I'm not sure how t****es are worse than guns."
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Miley isn't the only pop star to take aim at the 'Bad Blood' video. Katy Perry, whom it's thought the song is about, reacted to the visual on Twitter.
She wrote: "Finding it ironic to parade the pit women against other women argument about as one unmeasurably capitalizes on the take down of a woman... (sic)"
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