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1: Universal Music Sues Chili’s Restaurant Chain Owner Over Alleged Copyright Infringement in Social Media Ads
First off, today, Daniel Tencer at Music Business Worldwide reports that Universal Music Group (UMG), along with affiliated companies, has filed a lawsuit against Brinker International, the owner of Chili’s restaurant chain, alleging copyright infringement in various social media posts.
According to the lawsuit, Chili’s used UMG-licensed music in social media ads across multiple platforms. This includes artists such as ABBA, The Weeknd, Lana Del Rey, Nicki Minaj and Shania Twain. In total, they allege 38 separate recording copyright violations and 42 publishing copyright violations.
The lawsuit follows a similar one filed by members of the band The Beastie Boys, who claimed that Chili’s used their song “Sabotage” and parodied the video for it in a social media ad.
2: Barry White’s Estate Files Copyright Case Over ‘Like That’ — But Not Against Future and Metro Boomin
Next up today, Bill Donahue at Billboard reports that the estate of Barry White has filed a lawsuit over the song Like That by Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar. However, the lawsuit doesn’t accuse any of the performers or writers of the new song.
Instead, the lawsuit alleges that Like That is based on a sample from a 1986 hip-hop song named Everlasting Bass. The lawsuit alleges that Everlasting Bass unlawfully copied elements of White’s 1973 song I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby. According to the estate, Everlasting Bass‘ creators, Rodney-O and Joe Cooley, took legal responsibility when they licensed the sample to Future.
The White estate said that, before Like That, they were unaware of Everlasting Bass, thus the forty-year delay in filing the lawsuit. The estate seeks “all profits and damages” resulting from the infringement.
3: The St. Lunatics Distance Themselves From Ali’s Copyright Lawsuit Against Nelly
Finally today, Prezzy Brown at Vibe reports that members of the band St. Lunatics are distancing themselves from a lawsuit filed by their bandmate, Ali, against the musician Nelly.
The lawsuit alleges that Nelly withheld profits and royalties for their contributions made to Nelly’s debut album, Country Grammar. However, other members of the band, including Murphy Lee, Kyjuan, and City Spud, say that they are not involved in the lawsuit and were unaware of it until after it was filed.
They have retained counsel and are demanding to be removed from the complaint. They say they have a good relationship with Nelly and wish to maintain it.
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