Marvin Gaye: Last News

Thinking Out Loud.”The “Bad Habits” hitmaker’s legal team previously asked Judge Louis Stanton, who presides over the Southern District of New York, to dismiss the case on the grounds that the similar parts of the song were “commonplace.”However, they were hit with bad news after Stanton ruled on Thursday that the case is heading to court.“There is no bright-line rule that the combination of two unprotectable elements is insufficiently numerous to constitute an original work,” Judge Stanton said, according to Billboard’s initial report.“A work may be copyrightable even though it is entirely a compilation of unprotectable elements.”Structured Asset Sales (SAS), which owns a partial stake in the famous song, is seeking an eye-watering $100 million in damages.According to the original suit, SAS alleges Sheeran’s chord progression in “Thinking Out Loud” is too equivalent to “Let’s Get It On.”A trial date has not yet been set but it will take place in Manhattan Federal Court.The Post has reached out to Sheeran’s reps for comment.Sheeran’s hit song received two Grammy wins for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

Ed Sheeran will enter his third set of court proceedings over his songwriting, with the musician set to face a jury trial following a suit from a stakeholder in the estate of Marvin Gaye‘s co-writer.The ruling came yesterday (September 29) from Judge Louis Stanton, a senior district judge for the Southern District of New York. Per Billboard, the case will determine whether Ed Sheeran’s hit single ‘Thinking Out Loud’ is in breach of copyright due to its similarities with Gaye’s 1973 single ‘Let’s Get It On’.The suit came from Structured Asset Sales, a company that owns a stake in the copyrights of the estate of Ed Townsend – a co-writer on ‘Let’s Get It On’.

Thania Garcia Ed Sheeran must now face a jury trial in regards to accusations that he lifted bits of his 2014 song “Thinking Out Loud” from Marvin Gaye‘s 1972 classic “Let’s Get It On.” The news was first reported by Billboard. The move comes on part of a federal judge who barred the singer-songwriter’s request to toss the case, which has been ongoing since 2018. The parties bringing the “Thinking Out Loud” copyright claims — who are partial owners of the Gaye song — are seeking $100 million in damages from the British musician, however, his attorneys are contesting the lawsuit by citing the alleged stolen song bits as “commonplace,” and therefore not warranted for a copyright infringement claim.

Ed Sheeran is heading to court.

Showtime is targeting a November release for its Phil Spector docuseries and has unveiled a trailer that highlights the guns and mayhem surrounding the legendary and controversial record producer.

EXCLUSIVE: This morning in Toronto, writer-director Allen Hughes and FX unveil the first of a five-part docuseries Dear Mama. This is an epic exploration of the life of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur and his late mom, Afeni Shakur, the former Black Panthers member. It is Hughes’ first trip back to TIFF since he and brother Albert came to unveil their Johnny Depp pic From Hell, only to see that title become all too apt when, on their media day 21 years ago, everything got canceled when two hijacked planes crashed into and took down the Twin Towers. At the behest of the estate of the Shakur family, Hughes, who aside from films like The Book of Eli directed the acclaimed docuseries The Defiant Ones on Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, spent years diving deep into the mythology of Tupac to answer why his art endures so long after he was shot dead at age 25. Much as he would have preferred to avoid it, Hughes had to confront his own provocative history with Tupac. After the Hughes Brothers hired Tupac for a supporting role in Menace II Society, they fired Shakur over disagreements about the part he wanted to play. Later, the hip-hop artist and his pals crossed paths with Hughes and his co-director Albert, and beat them badly enough that it led to a criminal conviction on Shakur for assault and battery., Here, Hughes discusses all, including the spiritual connection between Tupac and Marvin Gaye, whose life Allen Hughes takes on next in a narrative film for Warner Bros and Motown Records.

READ MORE: Emily Ratajkowski sizzles as she dons plunging red bikini following marriage splitEver wondered why The Rolling Stones sued their manager or how Pharrell Williams got into trouble with Marvin Gaye's estate? Then keep reading to find out.Back in 1971, The Rolling Stones unexpectedly filed a $7.5 million lawsuit against their manager Allen Klein and alleged that he had made “false or fraudulent” representations with intent to “deceive and defraud” the band and some of its members.The Stones sued over publishing rights and the band received $1.2 million as a settlement but were unable to break their contract with Klein.However, Allen continued to profit from their music careers but fortunately relationships between the two parties began to improve.The Beatles openly admitted that they admired Chuck Berry and even covered Roll Over Beethoven on their second album With The Beatles.However, their mutual respect came to a halt after Lennon took a little too much inspiration from one of Chuck’s songs.Whilst writing Come Together, Lennon adapted a line from Berry’s 1956 hit You Can’t Catch Me which goes: “Here come a flat top, he was moving up with me”.Lennon changed “a” to “old,” replaced “moving up with me” to “grooving up slowly” and used a similar intonation as Chuck did.Berry’s publisher Morris Levy deemed the similarities too close and began legal proceedings against the Beatle.Levy was the owner of Big Seven Music and the dispute was - seemingly - resolved after Lennon agreed to record three songs for them on his next album.However, the Beatle only included two and legal matters began again, with the court awarding Levy $6.8m, but the tables were quickly turned.Levy had released Lennon’s demo recordings on his

Meghan Trainor shocked everyone in 2015 when she made the decision to kiss Charlie Puth right on the American Music Awards stage like no one was watching.  Back in 2015, the two singers performed their duet, "Marvin Gaye," which concluded with a long smooch between the two.

An awkward memory. Meghan Trainor seemingly revealed that she regrets kissing Charlie Puth at the 2015 American Music Awards.

Meghan Trainor is looking back on some of her career highs — and lows. In a goofy TikTok video, the «Bad For Me» singer lets her body do the talking and shares her feelings on kissing Charlie Puth on-stage in 2015.Set to the viral «Hal Walker Plays the Banakulas» audio, Meghan busts out her dance moves as she re-lives her debut single, «All About That Bass,» hitting No.

Meghan Trainor took to TikTok with a new video on Tuesday, using the trending Hal Walker Plays the Banakulas audio clip.The 28-year-old singer-songwriter listed three career highlights and included her 2015 American Music Awards performance, in which she kissed Charlie Puth, 30, at the end.She said nothing, but scrunched up her face, indicating it wasn't her best moment. Regretful? Meghan Trainor reacted to kissing Charlie Puth in 2015, using a trending audio clip in a new TikTok Flashback: The 28-year-old singer-songwriter listed three career highlights and included her 2015 American Music Awards performance, in which she kissed Charlie Puth, 30, at the endThe shocking moment came as the two musicians ended the performance of their duet, a song called Marvin Gaye.She wrote in the caption: 'It was a wild 3 years #grammys #allaboutthatbass #amas.' Meghan was wearing a long-sleeved, turtleneck gold sequined dress during the unforgettable moment.For his part, Charlie wore a black leather jacket with dark denim pants.

SHERIDAN Smith's replacement on ITV's Starstruck has finally been revealed as bosses confirm a huge global name will be taking her place. The 41-year-old star had appeared on the first series of the Saturday night singing show, which sees members of the public transformed into music icons.

American Idol Sanjaya Malakar said he's bisexual, and was not aware of such when he became a national sensation appearing on the talent competition in 2007.Malakar, 32, appearing on the podcast The Adam Sank Show Monday, chat about his time on the show and the years since, as well as his sexuality.'I identify as bisexual,' Malakar told Sank, adding that 'at the time' he was a contestant on the show - when there was speculation over his sexuality - he 'did not know, which was why it was so weird.' The latest: American Idol Sanjaya Malakar, 32, said he's bisexual, and was not aware of such when he became a national sensation appearing on the talent competition in 2007The Seattle native was 17 when he initially tried out for the show in 2006 with his sister Shyamali, and made it into the show's top 10 in an unlikely ascent - as judge Simon Cowell had criticized his vocals as 'utterly horrendous' - but was popular with viewers who continued to vote for him.He was eventually eliminated in the top seven, after performing songs such as Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell's Ain't No Mountain High Enough, No Doubt's Bathwater and Irving Berlin's Cheek to Cheek. Malakar, who currently works as a bartender and pastry chef, said that he was 'raised by women' and eventually got involved with theater.'I had a hard time figuring out how to interact with young boys because my dad's from India and grew up in a temple, so there was never like, "This is how you are a boy,"' he said.

It’s one thing to have the moves like Jagger — it’s another to wow Mick Jagger so much he starts dancing in the studio. However, such pinch-me moments have become common for “Sugar” singer Francesco Yates, whose musical rise has also seen him make his mark with Drake, tour with Justin Timberlake, and get memorable advice from Sir Paul McCartney.

Dr. Dre was near death after suffering a brain aneurysm nearly two years ago. The music mogul was admitted to Cedars-Sinar Medical Center in Los Angeles on 5 January 2021, but following treatment, was released from the hospital in February, and continued to recuperate at home.

Dr. Dre's prognosis didn't look good after he suffered a brain aneurysm in January 2021.

Dr. Dre‘s prognosis didn’t look good after he suffered a brain aneurysm in January 2021. In fact, things looked so bleak doctors thought the rap mogul was going to die, so they invited his family to the hospital to say their “last goodbyes.”

Long Past Summer (HQN, $16.99), author Noué Kirwan deftly traverses decades to tell the story of New York City attorney Mikaela Marchand’s intertwined relationships with her best friend and her first love. A not-so-chance meeting one steamy summer day forces her to reconsider what she thinks she knows about friendship, love and herself.

Rod Stewart shared a heart-warming tribute to Motown legend Lamont Dozier who tragically died aged 81.

Lamont Dozier, legendary Motown songwriter and producer, died at age 81 on Monday.  The Detroit-born musician wrote and produced popular hits such as "You Can’t Hurry Love" and "Heat Wave" while collaborating with his brothers Brian and Eddie Holland in the 1960s.The Holland-Dozier-Holland team created iconic hits for artists like The Supremes and Marvin Gaye.  Lamont Dozier, legendary Motown songwriter and producer, died at age 81.  (Getty Images) Dozier died "peacefully" Monday at his home near Scottsdale, Arizona, according to a statement issued by his family.The cause of death was not immediately determined. Duke Fakir, a close friend and the last surviving member of the original Four Tops, called Dozier a "beautiful, talented guy" with an uncanny sense of what material worked best for a given group.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLamont Dozier, one-third of the legenday “Holland-Dozier-Holland” songwriting and production trio who wrote many of Motown Records’ biggest hits for the Supremes, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas and others, has died at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by his son Lamont Dozier Jr on social media; no cause of death has been released as yet.Hits written and produced by Dozier with siblings Brian and Eddie Holland read like a greatest-hits of Motown’s early years: “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “Stop! in the Name of Love,” “How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You),” “Baby Love,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “You Keep Me Hanging On” and many others.