Beyonce And Jay-Z's Blue Ivy Trademark: An Expert Explains

Couple likely 'trying to protect what they rightfully own or created,' family law expert tells MTV News.
By John Mitchell

<P>Beyoncé</a> and Jay-Z have filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect their month-old baby's name and reserve it for future use, MTV News has confirmed. The superstar couple reportedly sought the trademark to stop the use of Blue Ivy's name by others. </P><P> </P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="A Gift Buying Guide For Blue Ivy Carter" id="vid:725377.id:1676907" width="240" height="211"></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>It's a smart move, according to family law attorney and author Vikki Ziegler. "[Seeking the trademark] forestalls competitors from using the child's name and or third parties from attempting to sell the baby's name back to the couple," Ziegler told MTV News. "They are likely trying to protect what they rightfully own or created, shall we say, by trademarking Blue Ivy's name." </P><P> </P><P>The application to trademark Blue Ivy Carter's name, filed by BGK Trademark Holdings (Beyonc&#233;'s company) is currently pending but will likely be approved because, as the Washington Post reports, parents are legally authorized to trademark the names of their minor children. </P><P> </P><P>"In essence, it's a trademark for a brand, and this brand is expected to be one hot commodity &#8212; just look at Blue Ivy's parents," Ziegler said. "Anyone else that tried to use the name after the trademark was approved could be sued and held liable for damages." </P><P> </P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Beyonce Will Emerge As A Hollywood Celebrity Mother Brand" id="vid:724613.id:1676907" width="240" height="211"></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>While the Patent Office looks fondly on attempts to trademark the name of one's own child, attempts to do the same with the names of other people's kids are another story, as two designers learned when they sought &#8212; just days after Blue Ivy's birth &#8212; to trademark the baby's name for their own use. </P><P> </P><P>Applications from fashion designer Joseph Mbeh to patent "Blue Ivy Carter NYC" and by an unnamed designer to trademark "Blue Ivy Carter Glory IV" for a fragrance line were denied by the Patent Office, which noted in its decision that the name belonged to a "very famous infant" and consumers would wrongly assume that any products bearing the name had been approved by Beyonc&#233; and Jay-Z. </P><P> </P><P>Ziegler noted that the trademark would "protect against others using the child's name as a brand of merchandise in the same marketplace," so it will not impact the "Blue Ivy" trademark held by a clothing boutique in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The store filed to trademark <i>its</i> name on January 19, 2011, a year before Queen B and Jay made the name famous. They received approval on August 23 &#8212; five days before Beyoncé announced her pregnancy at the MTV Video Music Awards. </P><P> </P><P><i>What do you think about Beyonc&#233; and Jay-Z trademarking Blue Ivy's name? Let us know in the comments!</i></p>

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Usher And David Guetta 'Proud' Of 'Without You'

'When you see R&B and pop and house, as well as electronic, come together, that's the reality of what music is,' Usher tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Jim Cantiello

<P>When Usher and David Guetta hooked up for the French DJ's latest album, <i>Nothing but the Beat,</i> the two superstars created a chart-topping smash, "Without You," that combines Guetta's ear for house beats and Usher's ability to convey a range of emotions with his voice. It's a song that has really stuck with fans of all genres of music. </P><P> </P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="David Guetta, Usher Found An 'Incredible' Song To Collab On" id="vid:713197" width="240" height="211"></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>The track &#8212; a swirling pop ode to not giving up on love in the face of adversity &#8212; struck Usher with its emotional core. </P><P> </P><P>"David Guetta is an amazing artist," he told MTV News last week at a Pencils of Promise charity event. "We talked for many years about working together, and we found a record that was incredible." </P><P> </P><P>Usher said it was a song that resonated with him personally. "I think the world wanted a record like that. That [song] really spoke to the journey that I've actually been on in the last three years," he said. "Traveling all around the world, music sounds different. There's many different genres, and when you see R&B and pop and house, as well as electronic, come together, that's the reality of what music is." </P><P> </P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Usher Gave David Guetta A Chance Before Anyone" id="vid:688619" width="240" height="211"></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>When MTV News talked to Guetta on the American Music Awards red carpet Sunday, he said "Without You" is a standout track on the album. The LP dropped earlier this year and also includes Nicki Minaj, who performed with Guetta at the AMAs. </P><P> </P><P>"It's one of my favorite songs," he said. "It's just, I'm a DJ, so I want to make people dance always, but I also want to give emotions. When it comes to that, 'Without You' is probably one of the most emotional songs that I've done, and yes, I'm very proud of that record." </P><P> </P><P><i>What do you think about "Without You"? Share your reviews in the comments!</i></p>

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Justin Bieber Drops 'Boyfriend' Lyrics

Bieber tells his love interest, 'If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go,' on his single, out March 26.
By Jocelyn Vena

<P>Swag! That's the line that Justin Bieber is using to woo his love interest in his single, "Boyfriend." The <i>Believe</i> song drops Monday, but he gave his fans an early treat when he released the lyrics on his website on Wednesday (March 21). </P><P> </P><P>The song, produced by Mike Posner, appears to be all about trying to convince a girl that he should be her boyfriend. Now, while it's hard to imagine any teen girl fighting with his logic, Bieber makes his plea on the track by promising her fondue dates by the fire and trips around the world. </P><P> </P><P><div style="background-color:#000000;width:428px;"><div style="padding:4px;"></div></div> </P><P> </P><P>Bieber teased part of the song in his Complex cover story, but now he is providing it to his fans in full. </P><P><link type="content" id="1680373"><i>Believe</i> will drop</link. later this year. </P><P> </P><P><i>Verse 1</i><br> </P><P> </P><P>If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go<br> </P><P>I can take you places you ain't never been before<br> </P><P>Baby take a chance or you'll never ever know<br> </P><P>I got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow<br> </P><P>Swag swag swag, on you<br> </P><P>Chillin' by the fire while we eatin' fondue<br> </P><P>I dunno about me but I know about you<br> </P><P>So say hello to falsetto in three two<br> </P><P> </P><P><i>Pre-Chorus</i><br> </P><P> </P><P>I'd like to be everything you want<br> </P><P>Hey girl, let me talk to you<br> </P><P> </P><P><i>Chorus</i><br> </P><P> </P><P>If I was your boyfriend, never let you go<br> </P><P>Keep you on my arm girl, you'd never be alone<br> </P><P>I can be a gentleman, anything you want<br> </P><P>If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go, I'd never let you go<br> </P><P> </P><P><i>Verse 2</i><br> </P><P> </P><P>Tell me what you like yeah tell me what you don't<br> </P><P>I could be your Buzz Lightyear fly across the globe<br> </P><P>I don't never wanna fight yeah, you already know<br> </P><P>I am 'ma a make you shine bright like you're laying in the snow<br> </P><P>Burr<br> </P><P>Girlfriend, girlfriend, you could be my girlfriend<br> </P><P>You could be my girlfriend until the --- world ends<br> </P><P>Make you dance do a spin and a twirl and<br> </P><P>Voice goin crazy on this hook like a whirl wind<br> </P><P>Swaggie<br> </P><P> </P><P><i>Pre-Chorus</i><br> </P><P> </P><P>I'd like to be everything you want<br> </P><P>Hey girl, let me talk to you<br> </P><P><i>Chorus</i><br> </P><P>If I was your boyfriend, never let you go<br> </P><P>Keep you on my arm girl you'd never be alone<br> </P><P>I can be a gentleman, anything you want<br> </P><P>If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go, I'd never let you go<br> </P><P> </P><P><i>Bridge</i><br> </P><P> </P><P>So give me a chance, 'cause you're all I need girl<br> </P><P>Spend a week with your boy I'll be calling you my girlfriend<br> </P><P>If I was your man, I'd never leave you girl<br> </P><P>I just want to love you, and treat you right<br> </P><P> </P><P><i>Chorus</i><br> </P><P> </P><P>If I was your boyfriend, never let you go<br> </P><P>Keep you on my arm girl you'd never be alone<br> </P><P>I can be a gentleman, anything you want<br> </P><P>If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go, never let you go<br> </P><P>Na na na, na na na, na na na<br> </P><P>Ya girl<br> </P><P> </P><P>Na na na, na na na, na na na ey<br> </P><P>Na na na, na na na, na na na ey<br> </P><P>Na na na, na na na, na na na ey<br> </P><P>If I was your boyfriend<br> </P><P> </P><P><i>Are you excited for Bieber to drop "Boyfriend"? Leave your comment below!</I> </P><P> </P><P><div style="background-color:#000000;width:428px;"><div style="padding:4px;"></div></div></p>

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Justin Bieber Protege Carly Rae Jepsen Taking Page From Adele

'I might Adele you and make, like, millions off my sorrow,' singer warns potential boyfriends.
By Natasha Chandel

<P>Taylor Swift and Adele have made a business out of their breakups, and it looks like Justin Bieber's protégé Carly Rae Jepsen just might follow suit. </P><P> </P><P>Swift, who has admitted to writing about her ex-boyfriends, finds relationships to be her greatest inspiration. "Forever &amp; Always" was directed at ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas, who reportedly broke up with her via text message. "Back to December" was an apology song to Taylor Lautner, and rumors swirled that "Dear John" was aimed at reported ex John Mayer. </P><P> </P><P> </P><P> </P><P>Adele, meanwhile, wrote her entire <i>21</i> album about one ex-boyfriend, popping out hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You." </P><P> </P><P>Now Jepsen, recently signed to Bieber's Schoolboy Records, has dropped <i>Curiosity,</i> her relationship-centric EP with catchy tunes like "Call Me Maybe." "It's all about love and chaos and those fun messes," Jepsen wrote of her record on her personal website. She tells boys to exercise caution when dating her. "I might seek revenge. I might Adele you and make, like, millions off my sorrow." </P><P> </P><P>And who can blame her? Both Adele and Swift landed in <i>Billboard</i>'s Music's Top 40 Money Makers 2012, with Adele at #10, grossing more than $13 million, and Swift trumping at #1, earning more than $35 million. </P><P> </P><P>But not every young teenage girl is seeking revenge against her no-good boyfriend. So what advice does Jepsen, who might do a collaboration with Bieber, have for young girls to avoid such "fun messes"? "Be yourself. 'Cause I feel like when you're trying to be somebody other than that, you attract things that aren't necessarily very good for you," Jepsen told MTV News. Unless, of course, those things help you rake in the millions. </P><P> </P><P><i>Would you write a song about an ex? Share your comments below!</i></p>

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The Compliment That Kristen Stewart Finds "Very Annoying"

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Mary J. Blige Dishes On Her 'Crazy' Led Zeppelin Covers

'I've listened to their music since I was a child,' says the R&B diva, who recorded 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love.'
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Larry Carroll

<P>You wouldn't peg Mary J Blige as the black-light-and-tapestry sort, but, as has become readily apparent in recent weeks, she absolutely loves Led Zeppelin. </P><P> </P><P>In early February, reports began circulating that Blige had re-recorded Zeppelin's classic "Stairway to Heaven," working with Travis Barker, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and guitarist Steve Vai on the track, which is slated to appear on the international reissue of her <i>Stronger With Each Tear</i> album, due Monday. </P><P> </P><P></p><div style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float:left;"></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>But after she had recorded "Stairway," Blige continued to get the Led out, covering <i>another</i> Zeppelin classic &#8212; the thunderous "Whole Lotta Love" &#8212; for the album too. And when MTV News caught up with her on the <i>Essence</i> Black Women in Hollywood red carpet, she told us all about channeling her inner Robert Plant for the tracks, a process that came much easier than you'd probably imagine. </P><P> </P><P>"I did Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love' &#8212; it's crazy," she said. "I am a Led Zeppelin fan. I'm not going to say I've been to their concerts, but I've listened to their music since I was a child, and it's always moved me, especially 'Stairway to Heaven,' and 'Whole Lotta Love' is just fun." </P><P> </P><P>Blige also said she recorded another new song &#8212; a "club record" called "I Can't Wait" &#8212; for the re-release. And while it's only slated to hit shelves outside the U.S., she hopes her fans will get a chance to hear all the new songs pretty soon. </P><P> </P><P>"I want y'all to hear it," she laughed.</p>

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