The New York Times – Music:
The heirs of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote “Let’s Get It On” with Gaye, accused Sheeran of copying it in “Thinking Out Loud.” Sheeran’s lawyers said both songs are based on a common chord progression.
Category: Copyrights and Copyright Violations
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An AI Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World
The New York Times – Music:
A track like “Heart on My Sleeve,” which went viral before being taken down by streaming services this week, may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.
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Ryder Ripps Is Calling Out Kanye West and Bored Ape Yacht Club for Antisemitism.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ryder Ripps built a career as a digital art troll, and now he’s calling out his former boss Kanye West and Bored Ape Yacht Club for bigotry. Is his crusade real?
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De La Soul’s Music Is Finally Back. It’s a Bittersweet Victory.
The New York Times – Music:
The influential rap trio’s catalog has long been absent from streaming services. Now its first six albums will be available, just weeks after the death of one of its members.
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When Songs Sound Similar, Courts Look for Musical DNA
The New York Times – Music:
The chord progressions in Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” are part of a debate about just how much of a piece of music can be protected by law.
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Joan Mitchell Foundation Claims Vuitton Ads Infringe on Painter’s Copyright
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The artist’s organization said it rejected requests from the fashion company to use the artworks in handbag ads, but the luxury brand used them anyway.
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Oh Much More Than Bother: This Winnie the Pooh Is Terrifying
The New York Times – Film:
When the gentle bear fell into the public domain, a horror director pounced. Glimpses of the low-budget film have enthralled and enraged fans.
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How Thom Browne Beat Adidas in Court
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Could a trademark lawsuit over stripes change how we think about athletic wear?
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Early Version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property
The New York Times – Film:
The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.