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Marvin Gaye's heirs win $7.4 million for 'Blurred Lines' plagiarism

3497 days ago
ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Heirs of the late soul singer Marvin Gaye won a $7.4 million judgment on Tuesday against recording stars Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams, who a jury found plagiarized the Motown artist in the creation of their hit single "B... more info

'Blurred Lines' verdict a blow to creative expression

3498 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentIn the moments following the verdict that awarded the Marvin Gaye estate $7.3 million in a copyright infringement suit against musicians Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke, the outraged comparisons looped through social media. Imagine, someone wrote ... more info

Robin Thicke & Pharrell Williams -- Got to Give It Up to Marvin Gaye's Family ... Jury Rules 'Blurred Lines' Was a Rip-Off

3498 days ago
TMZ3:30 PM PT -- Pharrell's rep says the song was "created from his heart, mind and soul and the song was not taken from anyone or anywhere else." The rep adds they are reviewing the case and considering options. Smells like an appeal is in the… more info

Robin Thicke & Pharrell Lose Their Blurred Lines Lawsuit… On Robin's Birthday. Ouch!

3498 days ago
Perez HiltonWhat a terrible way to end a terrible year. Robin Thicke hasn't had the best luck during these past 12 months, and it looks like the start to his 38th go around the sun isn't starting off much better. That's because Robin and Pharrell just lost their... more info

'Blurred Lines' verdict: Pharrell, Robin Thicke copied Marvin Gaye, jury says

3498 days ago
Mercury News, CaliforniaLOS ANGELES -- A jury says singers Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke copied a Marvin Gaye song to create "Blurred Lines" and awarded $7. more info

Robin Thicke, Pharrell Ordered To Pay $7.3M For Ripping Off Marvin Gaye

3498 days ago
StereogumLast year, Marvin Gaye’s estate sued Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams, claiming Thicke and Williams’ song “Blurred Lines” was similar enough to Gaye’s song “Got To Give It Up” that the pair should be forced to pay royalties. Today, a ... more info

Jury Says Robin Thicke and Pharrell Copied Marvin Gaye in Hit Song ‘Blurred Lines’

3498 days ago
Time$7.3 million awarded to the Gaye family more info

'Blurred Lines' team cites inspiration, not infringement on Gaye song

3502 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentThe weeklong trial has featured pop singer Robin Thicke sidling up to a piano to play songs by U2, the Beatles and Michael Jackson. Superstar producer Pharrell Williams attempted under oath to parse the difference between vibe and theft. more info

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3503 days ago
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Blurred Lines trial: Pharrell Williams claims Miley Cyrus influenced song, not Marvin Gaye

3503 days ago
The Independent Pharrell Williams has taken to the stand in the “Blurred Lines” trial to testify that it was Miley Cyrus, not Marvin Gaye, who inspired his chart-topping 2013 hit. more info

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