Viacom Loses $1 Billion Case Against YouTube

Viacom has lost its copyright infringement case against video site YouTube. The judge stated the massive website did not violate Viacom's copyrights. Though, the Judiciary Report is no fan of Hollywood (i.e. Sony, Warner Bros., Universal ect), as they are horrible, unconscionable thieves themselves, with all due respect, the judge's decision is very flawed and illegal, as it strikes down the Copyright Act, Digital Millennium Act and the Berne Convention, with no legislative authority to do so.

The U.S. Copyright Act has a "Fair Use" clause that permits people to use the copyrights of others under certain circumstances, but there are limits. For example, one can use published photos or excerpts of articles to discuss a news event, as that is permitted. However, one cannot take another's whole copyrighted works and exploit them for financial gain without permission. That is completely illegal under U.S. and international law.

The Judiciary Report loves YouTube, as it is a great, entertaining website, when it is in compliance with the law, streaming videos that are furnished with the consent of the copyright holder.

However, the fact remains, on any given day, one can find illegally uploaded songs, movies and television shows, in their entirety on YouTube, posted without the consent of the copyright holder, eliminating the need to buy them at official outlets. That has got to stop. It defeats the purpose of having a Copyright or Copyright Office.

If it continues, all the labels and studios will simply close and there will be no entertainment, as they are not going to do this for free, having no revenue to pay staff and underwrite the necessary production and marketing costs. That judge's decision needs to be tossed like Britney Spears' bad weave.

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Google's YouTube Didn't Infringe Viacom Copyrights, Judge Says

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"What Chilli Wants"

Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas

Viacom's VH-1 has signed former TLC singer, Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas, to a reality show that is set to premiere shortly. The program is titled "What Chilli Wants" and is about her search for a soul mate. However, as anyone who knows anything about Atlanta music circles can tell you, Chilli's had more than her fair share of men.

Men such as Island/Def Jam CEO, Antonio "L.A." Reid, who was the husband of Chilli's manager, Perri "Pebbles" Reid. Years ago, there was a tense radio showpiece about the subject.

Chilli and Usher

L.A. Reid brought Chilli to then wife, Pebbles, when she was forming the R&B group TLC. He was sleeping with then back-up dancer, Chilli, whilst cheating on his wife.

Reid demanded founding member, Crystal Jones, be booted, which made space for adulteress, Chilli, who was one of several mistresses. As a relative of Reid's told me several years ago, "L.A. had different women." Here's hoping he's changed. Though, I doubt it.

Chilli and Floyd Mayweather

During TLC, Chilli began dating music producer Dallas Austin (I just realized he is named after two Texas cities). He became the father of her child. He probably was her soulmate, as the two seemed inseparable and compatible. However, there is a lot of temptation for young, rich guys in the entertainment industry.

She later dated R&B singer Usher and the two went public with their relationship. However, it was crashed by stylist, Tameka Foster, who left her husband to be with the music star.

TJ Holmes

Not long after, Chilli was tied to CNN news anchor, TJ Holmes, and football players Ray Lewis and Larry Johnson. Lately, she has often been seen in the company of boxer, Floyd Mayweather.

It's going to be somewhat difficult to sell the world on the idea one is searching for one's soulmate, when many thought one had found him before…several times.

Chilli and Larry Johnson

But as her record deal has expired, TLC faded away and acting prospects have dried up, Thomas certainly sees this as the next avenue in her career.

MTV's "Jersey Shore" Under Fire

"Jersey Shore"

I have been dodging this story all week, but after seeing the clip posted below, I have to comment on the stereotypical cliché that is MTV's "Jersey Shore." What were they thinking.

"Jersey Shore" A/K/A "Growing Up Gotti" Part 2 (would you look at all that hair gel!)

The show centers on a young group of Italians in New Jersey, but the content is debauched, profane, promiscuous and ram packed with stereotypes that have angered some Italian-Americans and I can see why.

Jersey Shore Violence Against Women (warning: violence and inappropriate language in vid)

The show promotes what is referred to as "Guido" culture. A "Guido" is the Italian version of what Anglo-Americans call a "redneck" or "hillbilly" - what black people call "ghetto fabulous" - what British people call a "chav."

"Crank Dat Guido Boy"

"Jersey Shore" is to Italians what "Flavor of Love" is to black people - both programs should have been treated like swine flu and quarantined.

"Flavor Of Love"

Coincidentally, Viacom produces both shows. The question is why does Viacom constantly cater to the lowest common denominator, while making ethnic groups look bad on national television.