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Rapper Nelly is facing a lawsuit from his former group, the St. Lunatics, who allege that they were not properly credited for their contributions to his debut album, Country Grammar. The lawsuit, filed by Nelly’s childhood friends and former bandmates, claims copyright infringement, accusing the rapper of failing to acknowledge their work on several tracks…
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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing former President Donald Trump and his campaign from using the iconic R&B song “Hold On, I’m Coming” at campaign events. The ruling comes after the estate of Isaac Hayes, the song’s co-writer, sought an emergency injunction, alleging the Trump campaign failed to obtain the necessary public…
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Disco legend Gloria Gaynor, the iconic voice behind the anthem “I Will Survive,” has filed a $2 million lawsuit against her former producer, Joel Diamond, alleging financial misconduct and unauthorized exploitation of her music. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on July 26, 2024, accuses Diamond and his associated companies of…
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In a move that highlights ongoing legal tensions between artists and political campaigns, Celine Dion is reportedly exploring legal options against former President Donald Trump and his running-mate J.D. Vance for the unauthorized use of her iconic song “My Heart Will Go On” during a rally in Montana. The incident has sparked renewed discussion on…
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Rapper and television executive 50 Cent has emerged victorious in a $1 billion lawsuit brought against him by Cory “Ghost” Holland, a former drug kingpin. Holland claimed that 50 Cent, along with co-creator Courtney Kemp, STARZ, and Lionsgate, had appropriated his life story for the plot of the popular TV series Power. The lawsuit, initially…
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Canadian e-commerce provider Shopify (SHOP.TO) sued a subsidiary of Chinese technology company JOYY Inc (YY.O) in New York federal court on Tuesday, accusing it of illegally copying Shopify’s software to build its own e-commerce platform. In the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Shopify alleged that JOYY’s…
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Universal Music Group (UMG) finds itself in legal hot water as Tuff City Records files a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement over a sampled track in Mary J. Blige’s 1992 hit “Real Love.” The complaint, filed in Manhattan federal court, contends that the song contains an uncleared sample from the 1973 funk song “Impeach the President”…
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Legal Battle Over Roc-A-Fella Shares: Dame Dash Faces Consequences in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
A legal saga unfolds in the entertainment industry as Dame Dash, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, faces repercussions in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by filmmaker Josh Webber. The dispute stems from a failed collaboration on the crime thriller “Dear Frank,” leading to Dash attempting to market the film independently under a new title after parting…
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Celebrity life may seem like a glamorous world of red carpets and luxury, but it often comes with its fair share of legal battles. From privacy infringements to contractual disputes, here are ten of the most famous legal sagas involving some popular celebs over the years. Prince Harry secured a victory against Mirror Group Newspapers,…
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