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5 ROYALES SUE “ROYALS” FOR STEALING NAME; CONCERT PROCEEDS
Doo-Wop/R&B group The 5 Royales won a court injunction today (February 7, 1953), over a dispute involving their…
FAMILY FEUD: SMOKEY ROBINSON’S SISTER FILES LAWSUIT OVER UNPAID ROYALTIES
Smokey Robinson’s half-sister sued the singer today (June 4, 1992), over unpaid royalties for a variety of hit…
MICHAEL BOLTON FORCED TO PAY ISLEY BROTHERS $5 MILLION OVER PLAGIARISM CHARGES
A jury ruled in favor of The Isley Brothers today (May 9, 2000), and awarded the legendary soul…
Aretha Franklin Files $50 Million Lawsuit Over Tabloid Boozing Reports
Legendary recording artist Aretha Franklin filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against American Media, Inc., publisher of the…