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Court victory for ex-Village People lead singer

A judge in Los Angeles says the original lead singer of the Village People can reclaim at least partial ownership of the copyrights to more than two dozen of the group's songs, including "Y.M.C.A.," ''Macho Man," and "In the Navy." U.S. District Judge Barry T. Moskowitz on Monday rejected a lawsuit by two music publishers who argued Victor Willis ... (more)

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21:06 on May 8 2012

Village People - Victor Willis Scores Major Legal Victory In Song Rights Battle

ContactMusic — Village People star Victor Willis has scored a major legal victory after a California judge dismissed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the singers bid to reclaim the rights to... more info

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13:31 on May 9 2012

Village People's policeman lays down the law on his right to royalties

Guardian Music — Victor Willis wins landmark legal case to reclaim part-ownership of dozens of the group's songsVictor Willis, the original policeman in the Village People, has won a land... more info

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18:05 on May 9 2012

Village People Songwriter Wins Rights To "Y.M.C.A."

411 Mania — The case could affect copyright battles in the future... more info

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20:03 on May 9 2012

Court victory for ex-Village People lead singer

Topix — A judge in Los Angeles says the original lead singer of the Village People can reclaim at least partial ownership of the copyrights to more than two dozen of the group's ... more info

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