Judge bans businessman from using Michael Jackson's copyrighted works after ruling he used them illegally on website

A former Jackson family collaborator has been banned from using any of the Prince of Pop's copyrighted works in the future.
A Los Angeles federal judge ruled today that Howard Mann, who had worked alongside the singer's mother Katherine, had been illegally using the material on his website Michael Jackson Secret Vault.
U.S. District Judge Dean Pregerson dismissed the businessman's claims he had obtained the rights in an old bankruptcy sale, and the website has since become inactive.
Representatives of the Michael Jackson estate sued Mann in January last year, claiming he was violating copyrights and posed unfair competition to it.
Judge Pregerson ruled that the website improperly used art from the film This Is It, a logo featuring Jackson and the song Destiny, as well as other material. 
In his written judgement he said: 'In light of defendants' past and present infringement, it is also undisputed that future violations are likely, causing ongoing harm to plaintiffs and misled consumers.'
A trial will now take place to decide damages, although the adjudicator noted  Mann and the website will probably be unable to pay any amount because of debts.

Disappeared: The dodgy website has since disappeared from the internet

An Associated Press phone message for one of Mann's lawyers, Lee Durst, was not immediately returned on Friday.
Mann has collaborated with the singer's mother Katherine Jackson, who is a beneficiary of the 's estate, on several projects.
These include a book of recollections about her son.
Several of the Jackson Secret Vault releases occurred at the same time as estate projects were being released, including the anniversary of Jackson's death and the release of the album Michael in December 2010.

Family friend: Howard is seen here with Katherine Jackson in 2010

Mann's attorneys recently wrote in court filings that they hoped to introduce evidence during the upcoming trial that the singer's will was a fraud.
The businessman had claimed he obtained rights to the works in a bankruptcy sale years ago, but Pregerson ruled there was no evidence that the items could be used commercially. 
Attorney Zia Modabber, who represented the estate in the case, said: 'The court's ruling makes clear that Howard Mann had no right to use Michael Jackson's intellectual property for his own benefit.'
Estate attorney Howard Weitzman said executors John Branca and John McClain are 'extremely pleased' by the ruling.

Violated: The judge ruled that Michael Jackson's copyrighted works were being used without his estate's permission

Nothing can impress McKayla: Gymnast sees the funny side as her scowling silver medal face sweeps the internet

McKayla Maroney wowed Olympics fans with her near-perfect vault during the women's team portion that helped that American team get gold.
But she couldn't keep to her own high standards when it came to the individual women's vault portion of the games on Sunday as she failed dismount properly which landed her in second place.
Though many would be thrilled with a silver medal, the 16-year-old did not keep her emotions to herself as she wore a disapproving frown throughout the awards ceremony.

Not impressed: A new Tumblr juxtaposes McKayla Maroney's disappointed scowl from the medal podium with iconic moments throughout history and popular culture, including this Situation Room scene when Osama bin Laden was killed

World records aren't a big deal: McKayla is not moved by Usain Bolt's Olympic moment

Where is the love! One Tumblr user posted McKayla disapprovingly glaring at Kate and Will's wedding kiss

Now that frown has become a vital part of the latest meme created in her honor.
A new Tumblr called' places the scowling teen wearing her silver medal next to some iconic moments in history, though none appear significant enough to break a smile onto McKayla's face.

 

The Sistine Chapel, Michaelangelo's masterpiece that is at the heart of the Vatican's immeasurable art collection? She's seen better.
The tense moment when President Obama, Vice President Biden, Secretary of state Clinton and other top security officials gathered to watch the final moments in the hunt for Osama bin Laden unfold? Not that big of a deal.

Curiosity: When the space shuttle landed on Mars, many were thrilled. Not McKayla

The Moon Landing: Been there, done that

The Sphinx and the pyramids: She could have built those.

The recent mission to Mars or the historic moon landing? Both aren't that out of this world.
The meme becomes particularly internalized when her looming figure is juxtaposed to other Olympic greats.
Fellow American Ryan Lochte's gold medal and patriotic grill don't impress McKayla, and neither does Usain Bolt's new world record. She could probably do better.
When it comes to McKayla herself, she appears to have a good sense of humor about the internet trend as she retweeted a link to the site on her personal feed.
The next step is to see if her nearly 330,000 followers are as impressed as she is.

Is that supposed to be cool? Even fellow American Olympian Ryan Lochte isn't spared McKayla's withering glare

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In on the joke: Playing on the comparisons of McKayla to 'Mean Girls', this post shows she doesn't even approve of the ultimate Queen Bees

Virtual smackdown: McKayla knows a thing or two about floating like a butterfly. And her eyes sting like bees

Rachel takes her Zoe-bots on tour! Stylist brings her fashion collection to Canada

Rachel Zoe has her hands full chasing after her adorable one-year-old son Skyler, but she's still finding time to work.
The 40-year-old New York-based designer previewed her Fall 2012 fashion collection at Vancouver, Canada's Holt Renfrew department store yesterday.
The ever-stylish fashionista, who rose to a fame as a celebrity stylist, is right in the thick of showcasing the collection all over the U.S. and Canada, making a pit stop in Seattle two days ago.

Hard at work: Rachel Zoe has previewed her Fall 2012 collection in Vancouver, Canada, posing with models dressed in her designs (above). The hard-working mother-of-one visited Seattle just two days ago

Originally presented at New York Fashion Week, the collection was showcased by a range of models who each strutted down a catwalk as the blonde star talked an audience of hundreds through the looks.
Inspired by London street style during the Sixties and Seventies, as well as plain old rock 'n' roll, the collection was created for women who 'love fashion and glamour and above all, someone who isn't afraid to take risks', she told.

 

She also told  that she has plans to 'go into home and fragrance, everywhere, no bets are off because I'm having so much fun.'
For Fall, the designer used feminine prints to create maxi dresses as well as a magenta blazer and sequined cocktail dresses, capes and riding boots.

Style queen: The designer walked an audience of hundreds through the looks as her models took to the stage

Passionate: Ms Zoe, who has been with her husband Rodger Berman for 21 years, looked as stylish as ever

The collection will retail from $175 for a top to $895 for a cocktail dress.
Shoes will start at $275.
A few hundred excitable guests attended the collection preview, where she revealed that she considers her life to be boring despite capturing the attention of fashion lovers everywhere.
'I'm really not very interesting,' she said. 'I've been with the same man for 21 years, I like to get into bed at 10 o'clock at night. I work all day and I'm with my son every minute and that's my life.'

Chic: The designer's creations, pictured, were originally seen at New York Fashion Week in February

She continued: 'I put a huge amount of pressure on myself because I want to be great at it. I don't want to disappoint people, I don't want to fail. [But] you just do it, it's just trial and error.'
The once-stylist, who has worked with Nicole Richie, Kate Hudson, Keira Knightley and Lindsay Lohan in the past, also offered style advice to the crowd.
'Take the extra five minutes to brush your hair, put on lipstick or lip gloss,' she advised.
'Add a spot of concealer, put on a cute pair of shoes, an ankle boot or even if it's a flat shoe, a riding boot. Just take that extra five minutes to put yourself together.'

On tour: The designer, pictured, also previewed the collection at Seattle's Nordstrom store just two days ago

Time out: She and husband Roger Berman (left) stepped out to an '80s prom theme' party on August 5

As opposed to Ms Hudson, who recently claimed she hated the word 'boho', Ms Zoe still uses the word to describe her own personal style.
She said: 'My key is to have a great handbag, a great pair of comfortable shoes that look good that you can run around in and just have your go-to uniform, your favourite jeans or leggings, whatever that is, a good jacket and you're good.'
The star has also made a name for herself in the reality TV world, having filmed four seasons of The Rachel Zoe Project.

So much for taking a break! Jet-setter Fergie flies out from LA with her pet pooch

She is currently enjoying an extended career break following the hiatus of the Black Eyed Peas.
But there is no rest for the wicked, and Fergie seems as busy as ever despite her best-selling group being put on ice.
The popular singer was spotted continuing her jet-set life style as she went for a flight in Los Angeles today.

Jet-set lifestyle: Fergie was spotted taking a flight from Van Nuys Airport today

And it seems she had a special passenger to declare when she turned up at Van Nuys Airport for her trip on a private jet.
For the 37-year-old was spotted with her dog as she got ready to make her way for her flight.
The glamorous star only lost the family pooch Meatloaf a few weeks ago, so perhaps she felt the need to get over the loss by getting a new one.

Special passenger: Fergie seemed to be taking her adorable pooch on the flight

Chic: The singer looked as trendy as ever even as she wore a casual ensemble

Brought to heel: It looked like the Duchess was calling on her four-legged friend

Ironically her Transformers star husband Josh Duhamel had recently said they would be waiting for the Where is the Love singer to get pregnant before getting a new mutt.
He told E! Online: 'I think we're going to focus on our human baby first. Hopefully we'll have kids and then at some point we'll get another dog.'
The pair, who married in January 2009 after five years of dating, are keen to start a family.

Puppy love: Fergie showed her affection for the pup as they spent the day together

Rearly impressive: The singer seemed to enjoy showing off her lovely lady lumps

Plus Size Swimwear Can Be Comfortable And Beautiful

Most women with voluptuous, curvy bodies have a difficult time finding stylish plus size swimwear. Most major swimwear manufacturers don't have designs that graciously accommodate the average plus size figure. Thankfully, designers are increasingly offering options more favorable to extra large womens swimwear. Now, even larger women can find trendy swimsuits, wraps and sarongs in their size.

Do not wait until the last minute to search for your plus size swimwear. If you have enough time and patience, this additional time will be rewarded with something that holds you well and may boost your self-confidence.

You can easily find the perfect over-size swimwear in online stores. In addition, some online department stores can have over-size designer bathing suites. You can find the best selection in online specialty boutiques, where you can also find the swimsuits that fit you the best. Some local designer outlets and stores can also have plus size swimsuits on sale. If you are making long-term plans, seasonal sales can sometimes reduce the cost of the products of your favorite designer by up to 50%.

When fitting for a swimsuit, measure the bust, waist and hip. The bust is around the chest, under the arms to the biggest part. The waist is nice and loosely around the middle. Let's be comfortable here girls - no sucking in that gut! And the hip measurement is right smack dab around the curviest part. Also, remember that most swimwear styles include a choice of leg height: the French cut (not the most flattering style on most women); traditional bikini cut; grandma's cut, all the way down to the boy-shorts length - my personal favorite.

Plus size swimwear often include matching wraps or sarongs to help conceal the hip and thigh area. You can also purchase your own separately to complement any suit. Choose one that is snug enough that it stays in place easily, but loose enough to provide he coverage you want and flutter in the breeze.

And never let the size of your body determine the fun you can have at the beach! There is more to the summer vacation with your kids than just the swimwear! But, as I know too well, a poorly fitting swimsuit can put a damper on any beach day. So find yourself some great stylish plus size swimwear and enjoy!

How To Shop For One Piece Swimsuit For Women

Just imagine! Your long awaited exotic beach holiday is heading close and you are dreaming of enjoying your favorite beach sports and swimming in that relaxing water. Feels great!

However, all this can get spoiled if you don't plan for your holidays in advance.

To begin with, you must look out for a one piece swimsuit to enjoy your swimming and other beach activities in style. A One piece swimsuit is one of the most popular types of swimwear. It is sought after by most of the women worldwide for those pleasurable poolside and beach outings.

One piece swimsuits are a fabulous swim attire to accentuate your body and make you look good. It's a must have piece of beachwear clothing. There are a variety of one piece swimsuits available in different prints and patterns.

In order to choose the best swimwear among a huge variety of women's one piece swimsuits, you must first consider your body structure. This will help you to select a perfectly fit swimsuit for yourself to flatter your body in the most excellent way.

Apart from visiting some popular and reputed swimwear stores, another easy way to shop for your swimsuit is to go on the web to find a good online swimwear store. While shopping for your swimsuit always keep certain things in mind.

First of all be clear with your measurements before ordering for a one piece swimsuit. Know what you want to show off and what you want to hide when you'll wear it. Try to select a good fitting swimsuit to get your lean and sexy figure an awful lot of attention. People will surely envy you if your choice of swimsuit compliments your attitude and body in the most harmonious fashion.

Get an affordable and quality one piece swimsuit that satisfies your needs and give you a feminine look. Do the necessary research regarding the various styles and design range to find the latest trends in one piece swimwear so that you don't feel outdated while you wear it with your friends. For this you can go through the website of the particular online store you chose for buying your swimsuit. Most of these swimwear stores showcase their web catalog of designs to help you make your choice.

Fashion Sunglasses Reflect Your Confident & Dynamic Personality

Sunglasses will be hot sellers in the coming months. If you are in the market for a new pair of sunglasses and are looking for something that says chic and classy, then you want a pair of Fashion Sunglasses. There are no other glasses like fashion sunglasses because they look great on both men and woman and come in all kinds of styles and prices. Let your sunglass search come to a halt and look into a pair of these fashion sunglasses. You will be able to get style and affordability all in one pair of shades!

Fashion sunglasses are very handsome, do you think so? Many of my friends like wearing fashion sunglasses. When they wear fashion sunglasses, they will collect much more sights.

Fashion sunglasses are hip and so stylish. If you want something that will be attention to you and have everyone's mouths gape when you walk by, you need a pair of fashion sunglasses! Confidence meets sexiness with fashion, and everyone will be able to see that when you strut around in a pair of these intense fashion sunglasses. So leave the plain sunglasses behind, and throw on a pair of these. And then get your fashion sunglasses.Your confidence will thank you! If there is one head turning accessory you could wear when you go out in sun and yet not look over the top, it would have to be Fashion sunglasses. Fashion sunglasses convey a sense of casual and chic sophistication. So if you wish to make a style statement this season, get yourself a fabulous set of fashion sunglasses!

Fashion Sunglasses For Men are designed specifically for men and aimed at those who like to express their own unique style which reflects a sleek and sophisticated theme. People strongly believe that personal style also strongly relates to your personality as opposed to purely being based on what you wear and that your clothing and accessories should help to portray your character and style and not define it. Sunglasses for men therefore are made to reflect a confident and dynamic style personality. Sunglasses For Women are designed delicate so as to suit women's tenderness. Women with fashion sunglasses often give people a glimpse of mystery and sexiness.

Shopping online is a great way to find discount Fashion sunglasses. You can do a search for the sunglasses that you want, and will come across many that you will want to buy. Be sure that the store you find discount fashion sunglasses from is a reputable one and that you are sure that you will get what you are buying.

Tankini Swimwear: The Best Swimwear For Women

Choosing the best swimsuit is a very difficult decision for any women. Selecting the swimsuit that will flatter their figure is a difficult task. Market is flooded with the variety of swimsuits. There is wide range of swimsuits with different designs, patterns and styles.
It becomes all the way more difficult for plus size women to select best suited swimsuit for them. There are not many patterns and styles available for full figured women. Varieties are restricted to a plain and simple, black or dark blue, one piece suit.

But one should not restrict them to something very plain and simple. As a plus size woman looking for a swimsuit you might not be comfortable with opting for bikinis instead of a one piece. But that still leaves you with many other options. One should not be shattered as they can try looking for plus size tankini swimwear.
Tankinis are considered as the best choice for those women who do not want a one piece swimsuit but at the same time are not comfortable in buying bikinis. Following are reasons that will prove that tankinis are the best swimwear women.
1.Keeps Everything under Control
Tankinis are made up in such a way that it covers the belly and teamed up with bottoms which are available in various styles such as shorts, skirts, regular brief etc. Tankinis are very comfortable swimwear as the top part of tankini that comes down till belly button gives support to the belly area and stomach. This will keep everything under control. And it will make you more confident of yourself.
2.Ability to Mix and Match
Tankinis are made up of two parts the top and the bottom which are available in wide variety and you can mix and match both the parts in order to make different styles and designs. It is necessary for you to buy both top and bottom pieces, you can buy them separately. For example you could purchase one basic black swim shorts, and 2 to 3 different style tankini tops, all of which would match the black bottoms. This enables you to mix and match your separate pieces depending on your mood.
It becomes all the way more difficult for plus size women to select best suited swimsuit for them. There are not many patterns and styles available for full figured women. Varieties are restricted to a plain and simple, black or dark blue, one piece suit.

The way to preserve your womens swimwear in order that it look brand-new?

If you are person who live by sea shore or an individual who enjoy beaches you will adore the bikinis too. Bikinis or womens swimwear are the most comfortable wear for swimming, snorkeling as well as for diving. An additional good factor when you use your womens swimwear in beaches it have a tendency to prodigal because there are no chemicals inside the ocean.
But for many who use their bikinis in public swimming pools they are able to recognize that the color from the bikinis have a tendency to fade away soon as well as the bikinis also worn out way quick in comparison with utilizing it within the ocean. The key reason for this is actually the public swimming pools within the city use more chemicals and chlorines which makes the bikinis to need replacing soon.
The chlorines and chemicals utilized in the public pools are good for keeping the persons using them wholesome and it will likewise maintain the germs far from pool. But those chemicals and chlorines tend to price more damage to your womens swimwear. They bikinis often worn-out extremely soon. As a result, to increase the duration of your bikinis you need to follow the below actions.
When you're in searching for a womens swimwear you need to get a bikini that is of high quality. If its a bikini designed by private label brands then its quite definitely recommended. You ought not look a lot in to the cost of the swim suit because when you likely to spend more time in swimming pools that use a lot more chemicals then you requirements swim suits which can be of good quality. Only then it'll last forever.
If the swim suits are made up of polyester than its the ideal choice too. Simply because, polyester often endure longer than the swim suits produced making use of clothes. But in the event you make sure that the polyester material is ok with your skin.

Bikini babe Leilani Dowding back in the arrms of Tough Love flame Geoge French on the beach

She's just gone through a nasty split from ex-boyfriend Stephen Dorff, so what better way for former glamour model Leilani Dowding to enjoy a change in scenery than on the beach in sunny Miami?
But rather than licking her wounds for too long, the stunning 32-year-old has rekindled her romance with former flame George French.
The on/off couple were pictured strolling hand-in-hand along the beach and embracing in the water in Miami yesterday.

Reunited: Leilani is back together with ex George French, who she met on reality series Tough Love

Former Miss Universe contestant and reality star Leilani showed off her enviable figure in a pale blue frilly bikini as she waded in the clear blue sea.
The cute two-piece, which tied at the sides with white ribbons, displayed her flat stomach, toned legs and curvy derriére.

The couple frolicked in the water, with George playfully pulling down his girlfriend's bikini bottoms at one point.
A cryptic message on her Twitter page could hint at Leilani's decision to rekindle her relationship with George.

Trim and toned: The 32-year-old is looking as trim as at the height of her modelling days in a pale blue frilly bikini

She wrote this week: 'I think I may have met the biggest hypocrite on the planet ever. But its taken me this long to realize... there is a reason people have instincts..... Use them!!! Follow what your stomach says sometimes. And feel what's in your gut!!!'
Miss Dowding recently endured an acrimonious split from actor Stephen Dorff after a whirlwind romance.
According to Radar Online, the model dumped the Somewhere star after he flirted with some of her friends during a night out. When she questioned him on his behaviour, the actor reportedly 'went ballistic'.

Stunning in the sea: Former glamour model Leilani Dowding cooled off at the beach in Miami

Fearing his temper, Leilani ended the relationship, but soon claimed to begin receiving an onslaught of 'threatening' text messages from Dorff, however despite reports, the model did not fear for her life.

A spokesperson for Leilani told Mail Online: 'My client Leilani Dowding did receive abusive texts from Stephen but she didn't feel threatened or fear for her life.
'This has been a case of chinese whispers which has been blown out of proportion. They were not boyfriend and girlfriend and certainly not in love but did go on a few casual dates together. Leilani has no ill feeling towards him.'
But judging by the loved-up, happy pictures of Leilani on the beach with George, she has found happiness again.

Cheeky! George playfully pulled at his girlfriend's swimsuit as they waded in the clear water

The pair met on Tough Love, where George was introduced to Leilani as a potential suitor by relationship expert Steve Ward.
He makes a change from Leilani's usual type, as the model has famously focused her attention on footballers in the past.
One previous conquest is Queens Park Rangers' Keiron Dyer, who also dated Cheryl Cole before she started seeing Ashley Cole.

Leilani also dated ex-West Ham defender Anwar Uddin for a year before swapping him for Wimbledon’s Mark Williams when Anwar was transferred to Bristol Rovers.

Happiness again: Leilani appears to be loved up again following an acrimonious split from actor Stephen Dorff

The model, who moved across the pond to LA five years ago, has recently turned her talent to design to create her own LeiLuna dress collection, sold online and in boutiques in the U.S. and London.
'I started making myself dresses I wanted to wear,' explained Leinani in a recent interview.
'LA is a hard place to find something sexy AND elegant. People would always ask where I got them from whenever I wore them out. So I started small, making five or six of one style at a time.

Bikini girl Kelly Rowland shows off her slim figure on the beach

With a figure as toned and healthy as hers, Kelly Rowland obviously feels no need to cover up.
The singer showed off her athletic shape as she sunbathed in Miami yesterday, wearing an eye-catching lime green bikini.
Teamed with a pair of sunglasses and a fedora she looked perfectly relaxed as she enjoyed herself with a group of friends.

Independent Women: Kelly Rowland was with her two friends as they sunbathed on Miami Beach in Florida

Beach ready: Kelly, 30, showed off her athletic figure in an eye-catching lime green bikini and fedora hat

Kelly's bikini nearly slipped down at one point, but she caught it quickly and made sure to avoid a wardrobe malfunction.
Kelly keeps herself in shape by following celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins' bikini body diet plan.
The 30-year-old is making the most of her beach time ahead of a planned return to the spotlight later this year
As one third of Destiny's Child, Kelly was once one of the most famous women on the planet, but her success as a solo artist has not matched up to that of her former bandmate and cousin Beyonce Knowles.

Bikini girl: Kelly Rowland adjusts her bikini to prevent a wardrobe malfunction as she takes a dip in the ocean off Miami Beach in Flordia

In great shape: Kelly has been following celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins Bikini Body diet and is looking slim and toned

But with recent success with her Gone, her duet with Nelly, and plans to finally release her long-delayed third solo album, it looks as if she could be about to return to the spotlight.
After being postponed several times, with changes to the content, the album is now expected to hit stores in August or September.

It's cold! Kelly and her friend test the waters

The official first single Motivation features rapper Lil' Wayne, while the album's title has yet to be released.
Despite the delays Kelly is proud of her work, telling U.S. website In The Spotlight: 'This album is so much fun when I sit back and listen to it.

'I’m still in the process of sequencing the record, and that’s probably the hardest thing because you want everything to flow so well.'

Hello there: Kelly gets an enthusiastic hug from a male friend who lifts her off her feet