By Blanche (68.45.112.86) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 11:39 am:

Billy Paul was awarded $500,000 by a Los Angeles jury yesterday. This case firmly establishes the rights of singers signed to small production companies to receive 50% of the money earned by the major labels that distribute the records. The producers will no longer walk off with any of the artist's royalties. There is no question that Billy Paul's royalties had been improperly calculated for many years. The years of deception and excuses are over and Billy Paul will from now on enjoy the fruits of his talents. Needless to say, Billy is ecstatic over the jury's award. Steven Brown, Mr. Paul's attorney, added that "Los Angeles juries have no patience for deadbeat record companies"

By STUBASS (152.163.188.68) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 11:42 am:

GOOD FOR YOU BILLY!!!...ENJOY THE CASH...PLEASE DON'T SPEND IT ON THAT MRS. JONES (YOUR CHARMING WIFE WOULD NEVER UNDERSTAND)!!!...STUBASS

By Eli (141.151.56.121) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 11:45 am:

Billy and Blanche..
History has been made indeed .Hallelujah!!!!

By Ralph (209.240.198.62) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 11:47 am:

Blanche,
I received your e-mail on this and tried to write you but it kept bouncing. I'm overjoyed to learn of this. My best to you and Billy.

Ralph

By R&B (138.238.41.128) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 11:52 am:

GOT THEM CARPETBAGGERS GOOD DIDN'T CHA BILLY,WISH I COULDA SEEN IT WITH MY OWN TWO EYES,HEHE,GOOD FER YA BILLY!WHY THEM NO GOOD MONEY GRABBIN VARMITS TRYIN TO TAKE A MAN'S CLAIM!MAKE YA WANNA TAKE A STICK O DYNOMITE AN..@@@#%%^_)(****&&^%$#@@#!))(&*!!!!DAGNABITT!

By paule3shoes (141.151.56.121) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 12:06 pm:

just t'nk, an' dey done it witout me!!
mus be sumtin to it i t'ink, eh??@#$%^&*(
tuti froschi vara fongulo stroci!!!
vagarooch!! ( makes motion with finger under the chin and fist on elbow)

By Ralph (209.240.198.62) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 12:13 pm:

One picture is worth a thousand words eh Paulie?

By Wonder B (81.49.154.21) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 12:34 pm:

Blanche I did get your email too... like I said when I mailed you back, please have one sip off that glass of champagne you must be holding at this moment for me and all the other who feel it was about time Billy finally got what is rightfully his...

By Vickie (198.81.26.231) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 12:52 pm:

This is great news...

Congrats...Billy and Blanche


Vickie

By Blanche (68.45.112.86) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 01:07 pm:

Billy say's "thanks for your good wishes and thanks for being there for me through the years. I am overjoyed by the jury's verdict."
It was a looooooooooong time coming.

By Sly fan (64.169.106.192) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 01:19 pm:

RIGHT ON Mr. Paul!!! LONG OVERDUE!!

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 02:53 pm:

(((((BILLY PAUL))))) Thank you BLANCH for letting us know the great news. WhoooooWeeee!!!
"BILLY BABY. MAKE SURE YOU SHOW UP TO GIVE ME MY HUG IN AUGUST."

Tell Mr. Billy I said "Congratulations!"

You can send some of those LA jurors here. :o)

By Lexuses71 (68.136.16.65) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 03:13 pm:

Dear Blanche-
This is your good friend in LA, BT here!
I just got your wonderful news. Remember you, Billy, Wicked and I had a incredible and heartfelt conversation in Long Beach, CA a year ago February about this very stuggle? Your patience and determination has truely paid off. I am elated for you, remin in your and BP's corner and will certainly let Miss Mary know the good news! You and BP are in my heart, and I am so happy this had a forthright and logical conclusion for you both. Two of the most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know!
P.S. Wonder B, I knew you'd like this forum!

By HW (68.37.216.164) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 04:32 pm:

Blanche,

I have a couple of backstage dinner rehearsal photos of Billy from the PBS taping in Pittsburgh. If you or someone can let me know the best way to get in touch, perhaps through Ralph...

By jack (65.82.173.126) on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 11:13 am:

Hi Billy glad to see the good guy's win . Jack Ashford funk brothers

By Ralph (209.240.198.62) on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 11:24 am:

Jack,
Speaking of good guys winning...it was great seeing you and the guys in L.A. Wish we could have spent more time together. Babbitt e-mailed me and said he learned there was a Denny's right next door to the theatre. Oh well..maybe next time.

Ralph