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Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment and Animal Logic Entertainment are collaborating to develop music-based animation films.
The music mogul, 54, is thrilled to have the chance to work closely with the special effects house and is excited with what they're going to produce, with the first film tipped for a 2016 release.
He said in a statement: "It is a dream come true to have this opportunity of working with Animal Logic. I think their work is pure genius and I really feel excited about the films we are going to be making together."
Animal Logic's Zareh Nalbandian is also delighted about the prospect of creating family friends films.
He added: "We are thrilled to bring together the amazing talent, global reach and expertise in popular music of Syco Entertainment alongside Animal Logic's rich history of innovative, cutting edge animation and universal storytelling. I am confident our truly complementary collaboration with Syco will be a very powerful force in family entertainment."
Syco previously teamed up with Sony Pictures to produce documentary 'One Direction: This Is Us' based on the boy band who were discovered on Cowell's UK 'X Factor' contest in 2010.
Simon Cowell’s Syco to help develop animation films
Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment and Animal Logic Entertainment are collaborating to develop music-based animation films.
The music mogul, 54, is thrilled to have the chance to work closely with the special effects house and is excited with what they're going to produce, with the first film tipped for a 2016 release.
He said in a statement: "It is a dream come true to have this opportunity of working with Animal Logic. I think their work is pure genius and I really feel excited about the films we are going to be making together."
Animal Logic's Zareh Nalbandian is also delighted about the prospect of creating family friends films.
He added: "We are thrilled to bring together the amazing talent, global reach and expertise in popular music of Syco Entertainment alongside Animal Logic's rich history of innovative, cutting edge animation and universal storytelling. I am confident our truly complementary collaboration with Syco will be a very powerful force in family entertainment."
Syco previously teamed up with Sony Pictures to produce documentary 'One Direction: This Is Us' based on the boy band who were discovered on Cowell's UK 'X Factor' contest in 2010.
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The Horrors think Beyoncé is more interesting than most rock bands.
The band - made up of Faris Badwan, Rhys Webb, Tom Cowan, Joshua Hayward and Joe Spurgeo - claim the 'Drunk in Love' hitmaker had more of an influence on their new album 'Luminous' than fellow artists.
Bassist Rhys Webb told the Daily Star newspaper: "Beyoncé doesn't sound the most obvious influence on our music but her songs are like modern-day Motown classics and we identify more with that than we do with our contemporaries."
Rhys also hit out at artists like Lily Allen, whose album 'Sheezus' is available on Google Play for just 99p, because he feels modern music is throwaway.
He said: "Her record company have done that to give Lily a surefire number one - albums should be something that are there for a lifetime."
The five-piece have a bumper schedule for festival season with spots at Isle of Wight,
Reading and Leeds and Field Day this summer.
Rhys said: "We've crept up the bills and we're ready to headline the bigger festivals."
Meanwhile, Adele's producer Paul Epworth has helped on their track 'Falling Star', the first time the act has had help for five years.
But Rhys explained: "The next stage of our evolution may involve getting someone else in to produce a whole album for us."
The Horrors: Beyonce is more interesting than rock bands
The Horrors think Beyoncé is more interesting than most rock bands.
The band - made up of Faris Badwan, Rhys Webb, Tom Cowan, Joshua Hayward and Joe Spurgeo - claim the 'Drunk in Love' hitmaker had more of an influence on their new album 'Luminous' than fellow artists.
Bassist Rhys Webb told the Daily Star newspaper: "Beyoncé doesn't sound the most obvious influence on our music but her songs are like modern-day Motown classics and we identify more with that than we do with our contemporaries."
Rhys also hit out at artists like Lily Allen, whose album 'Sheezus' is available on Google Play for just 99p, because he feels modern music is throwaway.
He said: "Her record company have done that to give Lily a surefire number one - albums should be something that are there for a lifetime."
The five-piece have a bumper schedule for festival season with spots at Isle of Wight,
Reading and Leeds and Field Day this summer.
Rhys said: "We've crept up the bills and we're ready to headline the bigger festivals."
Meanwhile, Adele's producer Paul Epworth has helped on their track 'Falling Star', the first time the act has had help for five years.
But Rhys explained: "The next stage of our evolution may involve getting someone else in to produce a whole album for us."
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Chuck Berry and Peter Sellars will receive the 2014 Polar Music Prize.
Rock 'n' roll legend Berry, 87, and American opera and theatre director Sellars, 56, will both be presented with the prestigious accolade by King Carl XVI of Sweden at a gala ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden on August 26.
The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by ABBA's lyricist and manager Stig "Stikkan" Anderson to "break down musical boundaries by bringing together people from all the different worlds of music", and this year's ceremony - which will take place in Stockholm's Concert Hall - will mark the award's 25th anniversary.
This year's laureates epitomise Anderson's aim for the award - which he named after his own record label - as Berry is universally acknowledged as one of the pioneers of rock 'n' roll music due to a number of classic songs including 'Maybellene' and 'Roll Over Beethoven'.
Meanwhile, Sellars is an acclaimed American opera, theatre and festival director seen as a visionary artist because of his innovative re-interpretations of classic works.
Past winners of the Polar Music Prize include Sir Paul McCartney, who was the first artist to ever receive the accolade, Sir Elton John, Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles and Led Zeppelin.
Chuck Berry and Peter Sellars to receive Polar Music Prize
Chuck Berry and Peter Sellars will receive the 2014 Polar Music Prize.
Rock 'n' roll legend Berry, 87, and American opera and theatre director Sellars, 56, will both be presented with the prestigious accolade by King Carl XVI of Sweden at a gala ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden on August 26.
The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by ABBA's lyricist and manager Stig "Stikkan" Anderson to "break down musical boundaries by bringing together people from all the different worlds of music", and this year's ceremony - which will take place in Stockholm's Concert Hall - will mark the award's 25th anniversary.
This year's laureates epitomise Anderson's aim for the award - which he named after his own record label - as Berry is universally acknowledged as one of the pioneers of rock 'n' roll music due to a number of classic songs including 'Maybellene' and 'Roll Over Beethoven'.
Meanwhile, Sellars is an acclaimed American opera, theatre and festival director seen as a visionary artist because of his innovative re-interpretations of classic works.
Past winners of the Polar Music Prize include Sir Paul McCartney, who was the first artist to ever receive the accolade, Sir Elton John, Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles and Led Zeppelin.
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Britain's Prince Harry hosted a gala to mark the tenth anniversary of his Sentebale charity on Wednesday night (07.05.14).
The 29-year-old royal welcomed guests including the charity's co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, to his Sentebale Summer Party at The Dorchester hotel in London, where they were treated to a VIP drinks reception and gourmet dinner.
The evening culminated in the presentation of awards to key people and organisations who have supported the charity's tireless work helping orphans in the Aids-stricken nation of Lesotho over the last decade.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Harry told the crowd during a speech: "When I see or hear the difference that Sentebale and its partners have made in the last 10 years, it is a constant reminder that, not only are we doing great things in this little African country, but how much we rely on the help and expertise of everyone around us.
"What a difference we can make if we all work together."
Guests - who included Westlife's Kian Egan - were serenaded by the Basotho Choir's traditional songs, as well as performances by singers Joss Stone and Beverley Knight.
Prince Seeiso stressed the importance of helping children orphaned by the devastating HIV virus in his country.
He said: "Harry and I know what it is like to lose a parent, or parents in my case, and it is a combined desire to carry on our mothers' legacy of work that formed Sentebale."
Prince Harry hosts Sentebale anniversary gala
Britain's Prince Harry hosted a gala to mark the tenth anniversary of his Sentebale charity on Wednesday night (07.05.14).
The 29-year-old royal welcomed guests including the charity's co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, to his Sentebale Summer Party at The Dorchester hotel in London, where they were treated to a VIP drinks reception and gourmet dinner.
The evening culminated in the presentation of awards to key people and organisations who have supported the charity's tireless work helping orphans in the Aids-stricken nation of Lesotho over the last decade.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Harry told the crowd during a speech: "When I see or hear the difference that Sentebale and its partners have made in the last 10 years, it is a constant reminder that, not only are we doing great things in this little African country, but how much we rely on the help and expertise of everyone around us.
"What a difference we can make if we all work together."
Guests - who included Westlife's Kian Egan - were serenaded by the Basotho Choir's traditional songs, as well as performances by singers Joss Stone and Beverley Knight.
Prince Seeiso stressed the importance of helping children orphaned by the devastating HIV virus in his country.
He said: "Harry and I know what it is like to lose a parent, or parents in my case, and it is a combined desire to carry on our mothers' legacy of work that formed Sentebale."
Showbiz

Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian have already angered residents in the Hamptons as they prepare to spend the summer there.
The famous sisters are set to film their new reality TV show 'Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons' for E! but neighbours are less than impressed by the thought of them spending the coming months in the area.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "They have been looking at property on Little Plains Road in Southampton, and already the neighbors are up in arms about it.
"They don't want the hassle of the entourage, the cameras, the paparazzi and all the fanfare that comes with this attention-seeking family."
The siblings will open a Dash pop-up boutique in the luxurious coastal spot and will also work on relocating their SoHo-based store in New York City to a new area during the series, according to the network.
Kourtney's long-term boyfriend Scott Disick and their children, Mason, four, and Penelope, 19 months, will join them.
Southampton Village Mayor, Mark Epley, claims he has heard rumours about where Khloe and Kourtney will be living and he is concerned what residents will think of the show being filmed there.
He said: "The village is a fairly quiet [one], and I think there is some concern."
However, Mayor Epley said no filming permits have yet been filed and the family will have to "follow the guidelines".
According to the village website, filming on any village beaches is not permitted from Memorial Day at the end of May through to September 30.
Kardashians anger residents in the Hamptons
Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian have already angered residents in the Hamptons as they prepare to spend the summer there.
The famous sisters are set to film their new reality TV show 'Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons' for E! but neighbours are less than impressed by the thought of them spending the coming months in the area.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "They have been looking at property on Little Plains Road in Southampton, and already the neighbors are up in arms about it.
"They don't want the hassle of the entourage, the cameras, the paparazzi and all the fanfare that comes with this attention-seeking family."
The siblings will open a Dash pop-up boutique in the luxurious coastal spot and will also work on relocating their SoHo-based store in New York City to a new area during the series, according to the network.
Kourtney's long-term boyfriend Scott Disick and their children, Mason, four, and Penelope, 19 months, will join them.
Southampton Village Mayor, Mark Epley, claims he has heard rumours about where Khloe and Kourtney will be living and he is concerned what residents will think of the show being filmed there.
He said: "The village is a fairly quiet [one], and I think there is some concern."
However, Mayor Epley said no filming permits have yet been filed and the family will have to "follow the guidelines".
According to the village website, filming on any village beaches is not permitted from Memorial Day at the end of May through to September 30.
Showbiz

Kanye West wants to have his bachelor party in Dublin.
The 36-year-old rapper is preparing to marry his fiancée Kim Kardashian in Paris later this month, and it's now been revealed that he's planning to spend his final night as a single man in the Irish capital with his best pal and fellow rapper Jay Z.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Kanye loves Dublin, as does Jay Z, and it's pretty close to Paris so it's a perfect option before the wedding.
"He has had his people looking into places like The Four Seasons and the Ritz Carlton and clubs they could take over for a night."
Kanye is said to be keen to host a bachelor party in Ireland because he wants to be able to do what he wants for one more night before he embraces Kim and the rest of the Kardashian clan.
The source added: "Kim will be doing her own thing with the girls and Kanye knows that in Dublin he would pretty much be left to himself."
And it could be the second bachelor party the 'Bound 2' star celebrates as it was previously claimed Jay will throw him a lavish celebration at his New York club 40/40.
Meanwhile, The 'New Slaves' hitmaker was reported to have tied the knot with Kim last week, but the 33-year-old beauty quashed the rumour saying, "Still Kim, Mrs. West soon", at the Met Gala earlier this week.
Kanye West to host bachelor party in Ireland
Kanye West wants to have his bachelor party in Dublin.
The 36-year-old rapper is preparing to marry his fiancée Kim Kardashian in Paris later this month, and it's now been revealed that he's planning to spend his final night as a single man in the Irish capital with his best pal and fellow rapper Jay Z.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Kanye loves Dublin, as does Jay Z, and it's pretty close to Paris so it's a perfect option before the wedding.
"He has had his people looking into places like The Four Seasons and the Ritz Carlton and clubs they could take over for a night."
Kanye is said to be keen to host a bachelor party in Ireland because he wants to be able to do what he wants for one more night before he embraces Kim and the rest of the Kardashian clan.
The source added: "Kim will be doing her own thing with the girls and Kanye knows that in Dublin he would pretty much be left to himself."
And it could be the second bachelor party the 'Bound 2' star celebrates as it was previously claimed Jay will throw him a lavish celebration at his New York club 40/40.
Meanwhile, The 'New Slaves' hitmaker was reported to have tied the knot with Kim last week, but the 33-year-old beauty quashed the rumour saying, "Still Kim, Mrs. West soon", at the Met Gala earlier this week.
TV

Laura Whitmore has achieved her career dreams.
The 28-year-old presenter feels "very lucky" to have already landed some of her ideal jobs and can't wait to see what the future holds.
She said: " I'm very lucky and have already ticked off many of my dream presenting jobs! I've always wanted to present the Brit Awards so to be able to do that was fantastic.
"And as a child I grew up watching 'CD:UK' and 'SM:TV' with Ant and Dec so the fact that I get to be on the same screen as them for 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!' is amazing. New shows are being made all the time so I'm excited to see what's next...watch this space!"
Though the Irish beauty adores her job, she admits some days she has to force herself to get in front of the camera.
She told BANG Showbiz: "The best part of my job is that I get to do what I love every day. It's a challenge and it's exciting but I can't imagine ever getting tired of it. The bad part is that some days you just don't feel like being on camera and you have to be."
And though she admits things don't always go to plan when she's presenting live TV, she insists that's part of the "fun".
She added: "I've had a few live TV disasters but half the fun of a job like mine is how you cope with those situations."
Style icon and TV presenter Laura Whitmore has partnered with Timex to discover what 'Wear It Well' means to the UK. As the Timex Style Insider, Laura has been scouring the streets to uncover the nation's unique expression of style and find out where we get our fashion inspiration from. Check out what she found at www.timex.co.uk/wearitwell or join in the conversation and tell us what Wear It Well means to you by tweeting @TimexUK with #Wearitwell.
Laura Whitmore has achieved dreams
Laura Whitmore has achieved her career dreams.
The 28-year-old presenter feels "very lucky" to have already landed some of her ideal jobs and can't wait to see what the future holds.
She said: " I'm very lucky and have already ticked off many of my dream presenting jobs! I've always wanted to present the Brit Awards so to be able to do that was fantastic.
"And as a child I grew up watching 'CD:UK' and 'SM:TV' with Ant and Dec so the fact that I get to be on the same screen as them for 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!' is amazing. New shows are being made all the time so I'm excited to see what's next...watch this space!"
Though the Irish beauty adores her job, she admits some days she has to force herself to get in front of the camera.
She told BANG Showbiz: "The best part of my job is that I get to do what I love every day. It's a challenge and it's exciting but I can't imagine ever getting tired of it. The bad part is that some days you just don't feel like being on camera and you have to be."
And though she admits things don't always go to plan when she's presenting live TV, she insists that's part of the "fun".
She added: "I've had a few live TV disasters but half the fun of a job like mine is how you cope with those situations."
Style icon and TV presenter Laura Whitmore has partnered with Timex to discover what 'Wear It Well' means to the UK. As the Timex Style Insider, Laura has been scouring the streets to uncover the nation's unique expression of style and find out where we get our fashion inspiration from. Check out what she found at www.timex.co.uk/wearitwell or join in the conversation and tell us what Wear It Well means to you by tweeting @TimexUK with #Wearitwell.
TV

Siobhan Finneran wants to return to 'Downton Abbey'.
The actress would love to reprise her role as scheming lady's maid Miss O'Brien in the ITV period drama and can see it happening if the right storyline came along.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I'd love playing her but she'd have to go back for some reason. I'd love to return and wreck the Bates' marriage or something like that.
"Miss O'Brien was so wicked, bitter, horrible and vile but she was funny as well as being very, very, sharp. Maybe one day O'Brien will fly back on her broomstick to cause mischief and mayhem."
Siobhan quit the popular drama in 2012 to pursue other acting projects, swiftly landing a role in 'Benidorm'.
But it seems the 48-year-old star's wishes could come true since she has now left her role as Janice Garvey in the comedy series, with her on-screen family also being written out of the cast.
She explained: "We just felt it was time for us to say goodbye."
'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellowes previously revealed he hoped fan favourite character Mrs. O'Brien could make a return in the next series.
He said: "I'd love it if she did [return]. [In America] you can get actors for five or seven years. For some shows you have to sign a thing saying you are prepared for that when you go for an audition, when you haven't even got the part!
"We just don't have that. No agent will give you an actor for longer than three years in England."
Siobhan Finneran wants Downton Abbey return
Siobhan Finneran wants to return to 'Downton Abbey'.
The actress would love to reprise her role as scheming lady's maid Miss O'Brien in the ITV period drama and can see it happening if the right storyline came along.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I'd love playing her but she'd have to go back for some reason. I'd love to return and wreck the Bates' marriage or something like that.
"Miss O'Brien was so wicked, bitter, horrible and vile but she was funny as well as being very, very, sharp. Maybe one day O'Brien will fly back on her broomstick to cause mischief and mayhem."
Siobhan quit the popular drama in 2012 to pursue other acting projects, swiftly landing a role in 'Benidorm'.
But it seems the 48-year-old star's wishes could come true since she has now left her role as Janice Garvey in the comedy series, with her on-screen family also being written out of the cast.
She explained: "We just felt it was time for us to say goodbye."
'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellowes previously revealed he hoped fan favourite character Mrs. O'Brien could make a return in the next series.
He said: "I'd love it if she did [return]. [In America] you can get actors for five or seven years. For some shows you have to sign a thing saying you are prepared for that when you go for an audition, when you haven't even got the part!
"We just don't have that. No agent will give you an actor for longer than three years in England."
Showbiz

Jennifer Lawrence worries fans will "get sick" of her.
The 23-year-old actress has been a big screen success in recent years thanks to roles in the 'Hunger Games' and 'X-Men' franchises, but knows she won't stay popular forever.
She said: "Nobody can stay beloved forever. People are going to get sick of me."
However, the 'American Hustle' actress admits she most worries about her behaviour away from the camera because she thinks she is often "annoying" in public.
She said: "I'm way too annoying because I get on red carpets and I'm really hyper, most likely because I've been drinking, and I can't not photo-bomb somebody if it's a good opportunity."
Jennifer - who is dating Nicholas Hoult - is trying to curb her behaviour as she is tired of her antics always being turned into amusing internet clips.
She added in an interview with the new issue of America's Marie Claire magazine: "It's something I always tell myself, 'You need to calm the f**k down. You don't want to constantly be a GIF.' "
It was recently revealed that Jennifer admitted to vomiting in front of Miley Cyrus after she and her best friend, Laura Simpson, got "wasted" at Madonna's star-studded annual Oscars after-party in Los Angeles.
An audience member at the taping of a forthcoming episode of NBC's 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' said: "Jen said she was so drunk, she puked on the stairs at Madonna's after-party, and Miley walked by and said something like, 'Get it together, girl!' "
The 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' star also got "trashed" at the pre-Globes Sony party held at the Beverly Hills Hotel in January.
She was also visibly shaking as she accepted an award at the Golden Globes the following night, and told reporters backstage: "I need to catch up on my drinking. I think that's why I was so manic. I normally have time to have a glass of wine."
Jennifer Lawrence: People will get ‘sick’ of me
Jennifer Lawrence worries fans will "get sick" of her.
The 23-year-old actress has been a big screen success in recent years thanks to roles in the 'Hunger Games' and 'X-Men' franchises, but knows she won't stay popular forever.
She said: "Nobody can stay beloved forever. People are going to get sick of me."
However, the 'American Hustle' actress admits she most worries about her behaviour away from the camera because she thinks she is often "annoying" in public.
She said: "I'm way too annoying because I get on red carpets and I'm really hyper, most likely because I've been drinking, and I can't not photo-bomb somebody if it's a good opportunity."
Jennifer - who is dating Nicholas Hoult - is trying to curb her behaviour as she is tired of her antics always being turned into amusing internet clips.
She added in an interview with the new issue of America's Marie Claire magazine: "It's something I always tell myself, 'You need to calm the f**k down. You don't want to constantly be a GIF.' "
It was recently revealed that Jennifer admitted to vomiting in front of Miley Cyrus after she and her best friend, Laura Simpson, got "wasted" at Madonna's star-studded annual Oscars after-party in Los Angeles.
An audience member at the taping of a forthcoming episode of NBC's 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' said: "Jen said she was so drunk, she puked on the stairs at Madonna's after-party, and Miley walked by and said something like, 'Get it together, girl!' "
The 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' star also got "trashed" at the pre-Globes Sony party held at the Beverly Hills Hotel in January.
She was also visibly shaking as she accepted an award at the Golden Globes the following night, and told reporters backstage: "I need to catch up on my drinking. I think that's why I was so manic. I normally have time to have a glass of wine."
Showbiz

The-Dream has been charged with assault.
The 36-year-old producer surrendered to police yesterday (07.05.14) as he was wanted for questioning over an alleged attack on his former girlfriend Lydia Nam - who was eight months pregnant with their son at the time - two years ago.
He was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court and charged with assault, strangulation, harassment and reckless endangerment but was allowed to leave after posting $20,000 bail.
After leaving court, The-Dream - whose real name is Terius Nash - said: "I have nothing to say. It'll all come out. There are worse things in the world going on".
An attorney acting for the star, who wrote hits such as Justin Bieber's 'Baby' and Rihanna's 'Umbrella', told the judge his client was innocent and the accusations - which were not reported until November 2013 - stemmed from civil litigation and child support disputes.
However, police said the alleged victim didn't report the attack until so long afterwards because she was in fear of her life.
According to the criminal complaint, the songwriter "punched and choked" his then-girlfriend at New York's Plaza Hotel in April 2012 and threatened to kill her "like O.J. Simpson killed Nicole Brown."
The complaint further detailed that the producer allegedly pulled and dragged Lydia by the hair, twisted her necklace tightly around her neck to choke her, kicked and punched her in the head and grabbed her by the neck, pinning her to the wall and choking her again.
It was previously claimed friends of The-Dream - who also has a four-year-old daughter, Violet, with ex-wife Christina Milian and three other children with first wife Nivea - believe Canadian Lydia is a "vengeful woman" who has made the claims in order to extend her US visa.
According to law enforcement insiders, the 36-year-old musician was arrested last June in California following another alleged domestic violence incident against Lydia.
However, she refused to press charges so the case was rejected by the District Attorney.
The-Dream charged with assault
The-Dream has been charged with assault.
The 36-year-old producer surrendered to police yesterday (07.05.14) as he was wanted for questioning over an alleged attack on his former girlfriend Lydia Nam - who was eight months pregnant with their son at the time - two years ago.
He was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court and charged with assault, strangulation, harassment and reckless endangerment but was allowed to leave after posting $20,000 bail.
After leaving court, The-Dream - whose real name is Terius Nash - said: "I have nothing to say. It'll all come out. There are worse things in the world going on".
An attorney acting for the star, who wrote hits such as Justin Bieber's 'Baby' and Rihanna's 'Umbrella', told the judge his client was innocent and the accusations - which were not reported until November 2013 - stemmed from civil litigation and child support disputes.
However, police said the alleged victim didn't report the attack until so long afterwards because she was in fear of her life.
According to the criminal complaint, the songwriter "punched and choked" his then-girlfriend at New York's Plaza Hotel in April 2012 and threatened to kill her "like O.J. Simpson killed Nicole Brown."
The complaint further detailed that the producer allegedly pulled and dragged Lydia by the hair, twisted her necklace tightly around her neck to choke her, kicked and punched her in the head and grabbed her by the neck, pinning her to the wall and choking her again.
It was previously claimed friends of The-Dream - who also has a four-year-old daughter, Violet, with ex-wife Christina Milian and three other children with first wife Nivea - believe Canadian Lydia is a "vengeful woman" who has made the claims in order to extend her US visa.
According to law enforcement insiders, the 36-year-old musician was arrested last June in California following another alleged domestic violence incident against Lydia.
However, she refused to press charges so the case was rejected by the District Attorney.
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Led Zeppelin have hinted they may release more unheard material.
The band are due to release deluxe editions of their first three albums, 'Led Zeppelin', 'Led Zeppelin II' and 'Led Zeppelin III', on June 3, and now guitarist Jimmy Page has revealed he might put together compilations of rare songs in the future.
He teased in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine: "There's certainly more things that can be done. But these reissues took a lot of time, and I don't want to start proposing another project, because it'll take me another six months or a year."
Jimmy spent years scouring through the band's archives in a secret west London vault to find tracks that hadn't been heard by even the most hardcore of their fans, including a cover of 'Keys To The Highway' and versions of 'Immigrant Song' and 'Whole Lotta Love'.
He explained: "I was pretty diligent with my detection work. I asked a guy that runs one of the fanzines if he'd heard any of this material before, and he told me hadn't. That was a good feeling."
The group - also comprised of bassist John Paul Jones and singer Robert Plant - have launched an extensive reissue program of all nine of their studio albums in chronological order, each remastered by Jimmy.
However, they have ruled out all possibilities of a live Led Zeppelin show to coincide with the album releases.
Jimmy Page teases more Led Zeppelin releases
Led Zeppelin have hinted they may release more unheard material.
The band are due to release deluxe editions of their first three albums, 'Led Zeppelin', 'Led Zeppelin II' and 'Led Zeppelin III', on June 3, and now guitarist Jimmy Page has revealed he might put together compilations of rare songs in the future.
He teased in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine: "There's certainly more things that can be done. But these reissues took a lot of time, and I don't want to start proposing another project, because it'll take me another six months or a year."
Jimmy spent years scouring through the band's archives in a secret west London vault to find tracks that hadn't been heard by even the most hardcore of their fans, including a cover of 'Keys To The Highway' and versions of 'Immigrant Song' and 'Whole Lotta Love'.
He explained: "I was pretty diligent with my detection work. I asked a guy that runs one of the fanzines if he'd heard any of this material before, and he told me hadn't. That was a good feeling."
The group - also comprised of bassist John Paul Jones and singer Robert Plant - have launched an extensive reissue program of all nine of their studio albums in chronological order, each remastered by Jimmy.
However, they have ruled out all possibilities of a live Led Zeppelin show to coincide with the album releases.
Movies

Gerard Butler has pulled out of the 'Point Break' remake.
The 44-year-old actor was due to step into the late Patrick Swayze's shoes in a reboot of the classic 1991 surfer heist film, but has opted out of playing central character Bodhi due to a scheduling conflict and unnamed "creative differences".
The rugged star was already committed to filming the sequel to 'Olympus Has Fallen' in London this autumn, so would have been unable to take part in the lengthy 'Point Break' shoot, which kicks off in June and is expected to last several months and be filmed at multiple international locations.
Director Ericson Core and producers are now scrambling to find a replacement for Butler since filming is still scheduled to start next month, The Hollywood Reporter claims.
The movie also stars Luke Bracey in the role of Johnny Utah, the FBI agent who infiltrates Bodhi's criminal gang, and Ray Winstone as his partner, Agent Angelo Pappas.
The roles were previously played by Keanu Reeves and Gary Busey respectively.
In a new twist, 'Point Break' will be updated from a surfer-scene setting to the world of extreme sports.
Kurt Wimmer - who penned 'Salt' and 'Total Recall' - has written the script, with Alcon's Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove producing alongside John Baldecchi, Chris Taylor and Wimmer.
Gerard Butler pulls out of Point Break remake
Gerard Butler has pulled out of the 'Point Break' remake.
The 44-year-old actor was due to step into the late Patrick Swayze's shoes in a reboot of the classic 1991 surfer heist film, but has opted out of playing central character Bodhi due to a scheduling conflict and unnamed "creative differences".
The rugged star was already committed to filming the sequel to 'Olympus Has Fallen' in London this autumn, so would have been unable to take part in the lengthy 'Point Break' shoot, which kicks off in June and is expected to last several months and be filmed at multiple international locations.
Director Ericson Core and producers are now scrambling to find a replacement for Butler since filming is still scheduled to start next month, The Hollywood Reporter claims.
The movie also stars Luke Bracey in the role of Johnny Utah, the FBI agent who infiltrates Bodhi's criminal gang, and Ray Winstone as his partner, Agent Angelo Pappas.
The roles were previously played by Keanu Reeves and Gary Busey respectively.
In a new twist, 'Point Break' will be updated from a surfer-scene setting to the world of extreme sports.
Kurt Wimmer - who penned 'Salt' and 'Total Recall' - has written the script, with Alcon's Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove producing alongside John Baldecchi, Chris Taylor and Wimmer.