Charli XCX Apple dance creator sues Roblox over emote
An estimated 80 million people play Roblox every day and it has more monthly users than the Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation combined.Roblox made a deal with Charli XCX last year to use her music and likeness as part of an in-game concert within Dress to Impress - one of the most popular experiences on the platform.According to reports shared by Ms Heyer, she'd been in talks with Roblox to license the Apple dance but hadn't given final approval before it appeared in the game.Ms Heyer previously told Newsbeat about kicking off the trend when she debuted some moves for the "unappreciated" track from Charli XCX's award-winning album, Brat. At the time she said she had seen "large brands or huge creators" capitalising on the trend without crediting her."And that sort of bums me out a little bit," she said. "That could have been a really good opportunity, really good exposure for me."
A Roblox spokesperson said: "As a platform powered by a community of creators, Roblox takes the protection of intellectual property very seriously and is committed to protecting intellectual property rights of independent developers and creators to brands and artists both on and off the platform," a spokesperson says. "Roblox is confident in its position and the propriety of its dealings in this matter and looks forward to responding in court."Newsbeat has contacted Ms Heyer and her representatives for further comment.
Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Record
an hour ago
- Daily Record
American sparks debate after calling popular Scottish waterpark ‘creepy and abandoned'
A TikToker shared old photos of the Time Capsule's dinosaurs in a video that drew over 2,000 comments A TikToker known for exploring spooky attractions around the world has baffled Scottish viewers after claiming the Time Capsule in Coatbridge is a 'creepy abandoned waterpark.' US-based content creator @whyjordie, who describes herself as the 'submechanophobia queen' and specialises in animatronics and ocean-themed fears, recently shared a video featuring old photos of the Lanarkshire waterpark. The clip, which has drawn more than 2,000 comments, focuses on the dinosaurs that once roamed the attraction in the 1990s, Glasgow Live reports. The video is titled: 'This indoor water park that is now abandoned; at one point had a T-Rex statue in the pool, very submechanophobia coded and the fact that it's abandoned now is horrifying.' In the short voiceover, she speculates: 'Just knowing this waterpark is still there but abandoned, probably completely closed off to the public, in the complete darkness, possibly still with water in it – who knows? With this giant T-Rex in it. Also why does it have like the B-word in its mouth? The red stuff. 'Imagine going down this little slide and just being in front of this T-Rex in water? Why would they do this?!' For many Scots, the images immediately evoked memories of the dinosaurs that made the Time Capsule famous when it first opened in the early 1990s. While locals often admitted the T-Rex slide, complete with its blood-red mouth, was unsettling, the idea that the attraction now lies abandoned has been met with bemusement. TikTok users in Scotland were quick to defend the leisure centre in the comments. One wrote: 'The Time Capsule is abandoned? Since when? Last night when it closed?' Another added: 'Never in my life did I expect to see an American on my fyp talking about Time Capsule.' Not everyone disagreed with the American TikToker's eerie interpretation, however. One commenter admitted: 'This what started my submechanophobia, I went when I was about 3/4 and lasted about 5 mins in the water.' While the dinosaurs disappeared more than a decade ago, the Time Capsule is far from abandoned. In fact, it has just reopened following a significant refurbishment programme. The popular family attraction closed earlier this year to allow for essential upgrade work, which has now been completed. Improvements include new pumps and blowers for the waterfalls and river rapids, along with more than a mile of new wiring to modernise the electrical systems. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Visitors can now also enjoy colour-changing underwater LED lights, designed to enhance the atmosphere of the pools. Safety and comfort have been prioritised with the installation of soft rubber flooring at Splashdown Island and Coral Cove. Repairs have also been made to the river rapids and tiles throughout the complex, while the shower facilities have been upgraded to provide a fresher experience for guests. Not every feature is back in use just yet. The much-loved tipping bucket and the yellow flume remain closed while further developments take place. However, the purple flume is ready and open to the public.
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Pop princess! King of Norway's granddaughter Leah Behn puts on a VERY glamorous display in hotpants watching Charli xcx at a Swedish festival... before flying back to Oslo to walk the runway
Princess Märtha Louise's daughter Leah Behn proved she knows how to strike the perfect work-life balance this weekend as she partied to Charli xcx before walking the runway. Leah Isadora Behn, 20, the model granddaughter of the King and Queen of Norway, took to Instagram today to show off a glamorous selection of snaps from Way Out West, a festival based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Charli xcx was among headliners. The 20-year-old, who is sixth in line to the Norwegian throne, shared the update to her Instagram account on Monday, not long before proving she is more than just a party girl in a series of pictures from a photoshoot today. In videos posted to her story, the beautiful blonde strut down the runway in a pair of denim hot pants designed by HÉST, a Norwegian clothing brand. Leah put her fashion-forward foot forward in a series of scintillating snaps on Monday as she modelled a selection of denim looks. The daughter of Märtha Louise - who has recently become a controversial royal figure due to her marriage to the contentious shaman Durek Verrett - looked effortlessly chic as she marched arm-in-arm with an army of denim adorned blondes. Joined by other models, including Scandi beauty, Ida Broen, Leah supported the brand's five year anniversary show, AW25: Retrospect. A professional by day, Leah also knows how to celebrate. Just days earlier, the Norwegian was bobbing her head to pop royalty, Charli xcx at Way Out West festival on the west coast of Sweden. Last week, the Essex-based singer joined Chappell Roan, the Pet Shop Boys and CMAT in the Swedish city, where Leah was seen partying the night away surrounded by friends. In an Instagram post from the festival, the royal sported a selection of Brat-inspired ensembles. In one snap, Leah showed off her figure in a white buttoned plunge top, denim short hot pants and cat-eye sunglasses. Another shot revealed a sparkly silver sequin top and glossy rouged lips, a look she wore with a chain necklace that read 'I love me'. It comes after the young royal was revealed as set to appear on the reality game show, The Traitors, earlier this year. In June, she announced that she would be featuring on Forræder, the Norwegian version of The Traitors, set to air this autumn. The 20-year-old, shared the update to her Instagram account on Tuesday where she looked glamorous in a brown jacket. Charli xcx joined Chappell Roan, the Pet Shop Boys and CMAT in the Swedish city, where Leah was seen partying the night away surrounded by friends Pictured at the 15th-century Hvedholm Castle on the island of Funen in Denmark, the youngster looked TV-ready with a mane of bouncy curls, full makeup and a stylish ensemble that included a grey sweater and brown fitted jeans. Writing beneath the glamorous photograph, the young royal shared the news that she would be appearing in the fifth season of the TV series, which will air on the Norwegian channel, TV2norge. Continuing, she wrote: 'Mindset: gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss. See you in the fall, this is going to be sick.' A master of social media, Leah has already attracted a loyal fan base, with 151,00 followers on Instagram, and more on TikTok where she posts 'get ready with me' makeup videos. An accomplished makeup artist, Leah even made up her mother's face for her wedding to shaman Durek last August. Leah, who doesn't hold an official royal title despite being in line for the throne, is the daughter of Märtha Louise and her late former husband, Ari Behn. The eldest of three, Leah also has two sisters, Maud Angelica, 22, and Emma Tallulah, 16. Princess Märtha Louise and Behn divorced in 2017, with Behn tragically passing away by suicide two years later in 2019. Martha has never made any attempts to restrict her daughters from pursuing their dreams, despite their royal status. 'I think it's so important in life to help unravel who they actually are, instead of having an idea of how they're supposed to be,' she told Town & Countr y in 2023. 'It's like opening a flower petal by petal. It's such a beautiful thing to be part of, to support their true selves coming out into the world and making their own way in it.' The Traitors, which requires it's contestants to harness their powers social deduction, deception, and strategic gameplay to win, first appeared in The Netherlands in 2021, and has since become a world-wide success. The show, which gripped Dutch audiences, was then formatted for people in nations across the world, including the US and highly popular UK version made by the BBC and hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
TikTok's 'Bus Auntie' lands spot in chic campaign for major fashion house
Burberry's latest campaign features a very special model, who rose to fame thanks to her videos of London's red double decker buses - but there's a sweet meaning behind her viral videos From TikTok star to Burberry's muse - one woman has found her fame all thanks to London's double decker buses. TikTok always manages to dig out celebrities and icons of the internet that otherwise would simply slip under the radar - including the viral 'Bus Auntie'. If you have missed out, TikTok's Bus Auntie Bemi Orojuogun has become a online phenomenon with her candid posts standing at the sides of roads scarily close to red double decker buses that drive past. With millions of views on her videos, it's clear the internet has fallen in love with Bemi, and due to her new found fame online, the TikToker has been snapped up by Burberry for their latest campaign. It comes after calls for 90s tattoo necklaces to return as Maya Jama and Millie Bobby Brown join trend. Burberry have always had their finger on the pulse when it comes to their campaigns, and it's clear they know what they're doing with Bemi. The latest campaign celebrates everything that makes London the cultural melting pot that it is. Jumping on Bemi's iconic and popular TikTok format, their "Back to the City" campaign captures her amongst rising models on the bus and the campaign is a love letter to London. "Think of it as a guided tour of this incredible city,' says Burberry's Chief Creative Officer, Daniel Lee. 'It's the personality of its people that makes London feel so unique. Something you'll find woven into the very fabric of Burberry." He then describes the campaign as a 'celebration of its famous skyline, the beautiful buildings and the Londoners who choose to call it home.' Bemi's videos are more than light-hearted street clips standing by buses - they're a tribute to her late husband, who she met on a London bus. Before he passed away last year, she promised she'd keep living life fully, and those TikTok moments are part of that promise she made to him. For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. She then carried on her commitment to documenting buses, and since her platform took off, it's taken her far beyond the streets of London. Bemi has now teamed up with brands for all sorts of creative campaigns, from a Wowcher-decorated double-decker to swapping buses for rollercoasters with Alton Towers. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
