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Former N.W.A. founder files suit Associated Press
Los Angeles | Former N.W.A. manager Jerry Heller filed a multimillion dollar defamation lawsuit Friday over the hit film “Straight Outta Compton,” claiming it portrayed him as a villain who led to the breakup of the gangster rap group. Heller, who is portrayed in the film by Paul Giamatti, sued former N.W.A. members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, the widow of rapper Eazy-E and NBC Universal, which then released the film in August of this year. “Straight Outta Compton” was a hit, earning nearly $160 million domestically in the first six weeks
after it was released. Heller claims the film portrays him as a villain who led to the breakup of N.W.A., which launched the careers for Ice Cube and Dr. Dre and sparked the rise in popularity of gangster rap. The film uses elements of a script that Heller commissioned and violates his copyright in a memoir that included his description of key moments depicted in the film, the lawsuit states. “The film is littered with false statements that harm the reputation of [Heller] and aim to ridicule and lower him in the opinion of the community and to deter
third persons from associating or dealing with him,” according to the lawsuit. Representatives for NBC Universal and Ice Cube declined comment. A publicist for Dr. Dre did not immediately return an email seeking comment. Heller is suing Tomica WoodsWright because he claims the film, which she helped produce, violates non-disparagement clauses in a settlement he reached with her in 1999. Woods-Wright could not be reached for comment. Heller is seeking more than $110 million, although a jury would determine any damage verdict.
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Scene writer Deanna Frances recommends running to maintain mental health and physical well being throughout the semester.
Mid-semester tips to promote health
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Keep focused Make sure you continue going to class and stay active in your studies despite the temptation to sleep-in in the morning. Don’t let the stress of an exam and mid-semester projects stray you from the path of determination. You’re almost at the finish line. Keep moving Forward Together Forward.
By this time in the semester, the energy and determination from the start of the school year may be wearing off, but that’s no excuse to lose track of your heath and wellness. If you’re feeling a little burnt out already, take a look at these tips that might help Make time For relaxation In any period of stress, you you with your well-being: want to make sure you’re still Healthy diet & exercise making time for the things Even though you may be that help you stay centered. tempted to give up that wonder- Don’t completely skip out on ful diet and exercise regimen that things that could take a little you started back in August, don’t stress off of your day. let the stress of exams stop you Make time to meet with from eating healthy and being friends, and even if you’re too active. Make sure to plan time busy to go out, make study to be active. Take a walk with plans with the people in your some friends or do some cardio life you enjoy being around. exercises at the Recreation Cen- Make time to talk to your famiter during the day. Eat healthy ly or even read a few chapters of foods such as oranges, which are a book for fun to make sure you high in vitamin C and help your don’t completely isolate yourimmune system, bananas, which self from the things you love.