In a dramatic turn of events, Grammy-winning composer Lebohang Morake is embarking on a legal battle against comedian Learnmore Jonasi, claiming damages exceeding USD 20 million. Morake accuses Jonasi ...

Claws are out over these “Lion King” lyrics! The Grammy-winning South American vocalist who sang the famous opening chant in the song “Circle of Life” at the beginning of the Disney movie is suing a ...

The unmistakable opening chant of “The Lion King” is one of the most recognizable moments in film history. Now, a dispute over what those words actually mean has landed in federal court. Morake is ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The South African composer behind the iconic opening chant in "Circle of Life" from The Lion King is suing a comedian for ...

A Grammy-award winning South African composer who wrote and performed the iconic opening chant in “Circle of Life” for Disney’s “The Lion King” movies is suing a comedian for allegedly damaging his ...

Get the inside track from Roisin O'Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Mr Morake, who wrote and performed the memorable "Circle of Life" chant, has filed a lawsuit against ...

The lawsuit is over the misinterpretation of the signature chant heard in the classic film. The chant composer for Disney’s The Lion King franchise has sued a comedian for $27 million for allegedly ...

In 1994, Disney released their iconic franchise, “The Lion King.” And while the film may be a cult classic for all the 90’s and early 2000s kids who grew up watching it, we’re just now learning the ...

Disney's The Lion King is an incredible animated film, and without a doubt, one of the best movies the company released in that era. There are a lot of memorable moments that stick with me to this day ...

Tickets for Cleveland shows go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Photo by Matthew Murphy Photo by Matthew Murphy Photo by Joan Marcus Photo by Matthew Murphy The show kicks off July 9 and will run ...

The Broadway blockbuster "The Lion King," the Disney stage version of the wildly successful animated classic, will return to the Saenger Theater later this year for an extended run at the Canal Street ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Roger Allers, a veteran Disney filmmaker who co-directed the original “The Lion King,” died Saturday. He was 76.