An appeals court has ruled that George Clinton must face a trial to determine whether a portion of the Parliament-Funkadelic catalog is co-owned by the heirs of late […]
Kanye West Loses Trial Over Sample Used in ‘Donda’ Song ‘Hurricane’
A jury says Ye (formerly Kanye West) must pay a six-figure damages award for failing to clear a sample included in an early version of the Grammy-winning song […]
Jason Derulo Wins ‘Savage Love’ Song Copyright Trial
Jason Derulo has emerged victorious in a copyright trial over the writing and production credits on his 2020 chart-topper “Savage Love.” A jury in Los Angeles handed down […]
Kanye West Testifies at ‘Donda’ Music Copyright Trial
Ye (formerly Kanye West) testified in federal court on Wednesday (May 5) that he followed the right steps to clear a sample for his chart-topping 2021 album Donda […]
Jason Derulo Grilled Over ‘Savage Love’ Credits at Copyright Trial
Jason Derulo sparred with an opposing trial lawyer on Tuesday (May 5) about who deserves credits and royalties for his 2020 chart-topper “Savage Love.” The singer faced cross-examination […]
Jason Derulo Testifies at ‘Savage Love’ Trial Over Song Royalties
Jason Derulo took the witness stand in a Los Angeles federal courtroom on Thursday (April 30) to deny that a session musician on his 2020 chart-topper “Savage Love” […]
Chris Brown Wants Rihanna Assault Barred From Dog Attack Trial
Chris Brown is urging a judge to bar any reference to his infamous 2009 domestic assault of Rihanna during an upcoming trial over his housekeeper’s dog bite injuries. […]
Chance the Rapper Lawyer on Pat the Manager Contract Trial: Interview
Precious Jacobs-Perry, a Chicago-based partner at the law firm Jenner & Block, says Chance the Rapper “has a reputation that precedes him in in this city” for both […]
Taylor Swift in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Trial: Will She Factor in?
For as long as It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have been battling in court, Taylor Swift’s name has been linked to the case. […]
Live Nation Lost its Monopoly Trial. What Happens to Ticketmaster Now?
A jury in New York has found that Live Nation runs an unlawful monopoly that touches multiple corners of the concert industry. But it will take some time […]