Songwriters Sue Ed Sheeran For $20M For Ripping Off “Photograph”
Good news! Ed Sheeran is finally getting sued for making shitty-ass music. Billboard reports that the British musician’s song “Photograph” came under fire this week when two songwriters, Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard, along with their publishing company HaloSongs, sued Sheeran for copyright infringement over the 2014 single “Photograph.” They claim that the song is […]
Rolling Stone — Ed Sheeran allegedly plagiarized his Top 10 hit "Photograph," according to a new lawsuit. A lawyer representing songwriters Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard and their... more info
Guardian Music — The writers of Matt Cardle’s hit Amazing are seeking $20m from Sheeran, who they say copied the song for Photograph – and they’ve enlisted the attorn... more info
Stereogum — Good news! Ed Sheeran is finally getting sued for making shitty-ass music. Billboard reports that the British musician’s song “Photograph” came under fire this week... more info
BBC News - UK — The British singer is being taken to court by two US-based songwriters who claim one of his songs has a similar structure to one of theirs. more info
TMZ — Ed Sheeran's hit song "Photograph" is a total rip-off ... according to a new lawsuit filed by two songwriters. According to legal docs, Sheeran's "Photograph" blatantly... more info
ET Online — Richard Busch, the Marvin Gaye family's attorney during the 'Blurred Lines' trial, is representing the songwriters against Sheeran. more info
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two California-based musicians are suing British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran for $20 million over his hit song "Photograph," which they claim bea... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran joins the lengthening list of pop stars being booked for dates in court after a pair of songwriters filed suit Wednesday claiming tha... more info
The Daily Mail — The British musician has been accused of making a 'note-for-note copy' of a Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard song, Amazing, released by X Factor winner Matt Cardle si... more info