copyrights
Donna Summer's estate sues Kanye West for sampling song without permission
The estate claims they made it very clear they did not want West sampling "I Feel Love" but that he did so anyways on his song "Good (Don't Die.)"
Ed Sheeran wins copyright trial over Marvin Gaye similarities
The British singer-songwriter was sued by the estate of the late Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the 1973 R&B classic alongside Gaye.
Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' copyright lawsuit dismissed after 5 years
Songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler claimed in 2017 that Swift stole lyrics from 3LW’s 2001 song “Playas Gon’ Play” to write “Shake It Off.”
Kim Kardashian called out for similarities between Skkn and Skn by Lori Harvey
"Sis just added a K and called it a day," argued one critic, saying "anyone with a fully developed brain and a pair of working eyeballs" can see the similarities.
'Allen v. Farrow' doc could bring a lawsuit to HBO's doorstep
Get ready for Allen v. Farrow v. Skyhorse v. HBO.
What the blockbuster Bob Dylan catalog sale means for the music industry
When rock icons such as Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks begin selling off their catalogs, something must be blowin’ in the wind in the music industry.
Aaron Carter sued for using stolen artwork to promote clothing line
The performer claimed the artwork came from Shutterstock and Shutterfly.
Lisa Loeb sued by photographer for using his pic on social media
A Florida photographer is suing singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb for posting his picture on social media without permission.
Ellen Barkin sued for copyright infringement by Post photog
The photographer is suing Barkin for up to $175,000 in damages.
Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd sued over 'Black Panther' soundtrack song
The artists are being accused in a new federal lawsuit of swiping the music for their "Black Panther" soundtrack collaboration "Pray for Me" from Brooklyn rock band Yeasayer.
Tekashi 6ix9ine ripped off Miami rapper to make 'Stoopid,' suit says
Yung Gordon says he emailed the 9-second “drop” to Tekashi’s producer -- and was never advised that it would be used in the song prior to its release.
Aaron Carter accused of stealing lion artwork — again
His response to the accusation? “You should've taken it as a compliment, d—k.”
Yellowcard still pursuing $15M lawsuit against deceased rapper Juice WRLD
The group put the lawsuit on hold with news of Juice’s passing but has since decided to move forward against the rapper's estate.
Taylor Swift can’t shake off copyright lawsuit: report
Swift was sued in September by songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler, who created the song “Playas Gon’ Play” for the girl group 3LW in 2001.
Screenwriter sues producer Will Packer, Paramount Pictures and BET over 'What Men Want'
Joe Carlini claims the defendants stole the idea for the movie off his screenplay "What the F Is He Thinking?"
Taylor Swift sues Long Island man claiming she stole company name for her app
They've got bad blood.