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Marvin Gaye
the law
May 17, 2023
Ed Sheeran’s Copyright Trial, Explained
Another similar suit has been dismissed following his victory.
By
Victoria Bekiempis
the law
May 2, 2023
Ed Sheeran Says He’s ‘Done’ If He Loses Copyright Trial
We know you want him to quit music — but not like this.
By
Justin Curto
legendary tea
Sept. 3, 2020
Jane Fonda Regrets Not Getting It On With Marvin Gaye
“He wanted to and I didn’t.”
By
Zoe Haylock
ip woes
Jan. 3, 2019
Judge to Ed Sheeran: Let’s Get It (This Plagiarism Trial) On
Only a jury can settle the battle between Sheeran and the “sexual anthem” co-writer.
By
Bethy Squires
blurred lines
Dec. 13, 2018
It’s Official: Robin Thicke and Pharrell Have to Pay Up Over ‘Blurred Lines’
They must pay Marvin Gaye’s family nearly $5 million in damages.
By
Dee Lockett
biopicked
June 18, 2018
Dr. Dre Is Bringing You a Marvin Gaye Movie
Ain’t nothing like the real thing, but a biopic would get you pretty close.
By
Halle Kiefer
Mar. 22, 2018
Why Robin Thicke and Pharrell Lost Their ‘Blurred Lines’ Appeal
And what it might mean for the music industry’s future.
By
Jeff Peretz
lawsuits
Mar. 21, 2018
Court Rules That ‘Blurred Lines’ Lawsuit Wasn’t Actually That Blurry
But T.I. managed to escape with his fortune intact.
By
Jackson McHenry
art therapy
May 3, 2017
In Case You Forgot: Brad Pitt, Sculptor, Has Excellent Taste in Music
Brad Pitt is moody and in the studio and listening to Frank Ocean and Marvin Gaye.
By
Hunter Harris
chat room
Mar. 10, 2017
How Weird Al Removed the Misogyny of ‘Blurred Lines’ by Adding Grammar Lessons
Weird Al Yankovic explains how he took Pharrell and Robin Thicke’s rape-y hit and made a nerdy blast.
By
Jesse David Fox
good one podcast
Mar. 6, 2017
Weird Al on Turning Pharrell & Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’ Into ‘Word Crimes’
Weird Al discusses the intricacies of his process on Vulture’s
Good One: A Podcast About Jokes
.
By
Jesse David Fox
biopics
Nov. 30, 2016
Jamie Foxx Is Making an Authorized Limited Series About Marvin Gaye
It’s the first semi-biopic to get the Gaye family’s approval.
By
Dee Lockett
docs
July 12, 2016
Marvin Gaye’s Family Has Finally Authorized a Documentary About His Life
It’ll feature interviews and never-before-seen archival footage.
By
Dee Lockett
lawsuits
Aug. 10, 2015
Marvin Gaye’s Son Plans to Sue Over
Empire
Marvin Gaye III claims he came up with the show five years ago.
By
Dee Lockett
blurred lines
July 15, 2015
‘Blurred Lines’ Is Here to Stay
A judge has found both T.I. and Universal Music liable for copyright infringement.
By
Dee Lockett
court
May 4, 2015
Thicke’s, Pharrell’s Lawyers Pursue New ‘Blurred Lines’ Trial
They say the jury’s verdict was inconsistent.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
blurred lines
Mar. 19, 2015
Pharrell Williams Says ‘Blurred Lines’ Ruling Handicaps Creators
“There was no infringement.”
By
Dee Lockett
blurred lines
Mar. 19, 2015
Marvin Gaye’s Family Is Coming After T.I. and the Record Labels, Too
They’re not done yet.
By
Dee Lockett
for the record
Mar. 19, 2015
Marvin Gaye’s Kids Wrote an Open Letter About the ‘Blurred Lines’ Trial
They imagine how their father would’ve reacted.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
lawsuits
Mar. 13, 2015
Pharrell’s ‘Happy’ Might Face the Wrath of Marvin Gaye’s Family, Too
Will Marvin Gaye’s family strike again?
By
Dee Lockett
lawsuit
Mar. 11, 2015
A Copyright Expert Explains the ‘Blurred Lines’ Ruling
When homage becomes theft.
By
Lauretta Charlton
lawsuits
Mar. 11, 2015
The Gaye Family Wants to Bury ‘Blurred Lines’
They’re seeking an injunction to prevent further sales of the song.
By
Nate Jones
lawsuits
Mar. 10, 2015
Robin Thicke and Pharrell Lose ‘Blurred Lines’ Plagiarism Lawsuit
They now owe Marvin Gaye’s family $7.3 million.
By
Nate Jones
the law
Oct. 31, 2014
Marvin Gaye v. ‘Blurred Lines’
Will Go to Trial
A judge denied Robin Thicke and Pharrell’s motion for a summary judgment.
By
Lindsey Weber
music
Sept. 15, 2014
Robin Thicke Unleashes the Afroman Defense in ‘Blurred Lines’ Deposition
“I didn’t do a single interview last year without being high.”
By
Nate Jones
the law
Oct. 30, 2013
And Now Marvin Gaye’s Family Will Sue Robin Thicke
For multiple copyright infringements.
By
Amanda Dobbins
comings and goings
Mar. 4, 2013
Jesse L. Martin Will Play Marvin Gaye After All
Ousting Lenny Kravitz.
By
Margaret Lyons
casting
Nov. 27, 2012
Lenny Kravitz Is Set to Star in Marvin Gaye Biopic
In a movie.
By
Jesse David Fox
the industry
Feb. 1, 2008
Jesse L. Martin and James Gandolfini Administer a Little ‘Sexual Healing’
Plus industry news on Jemaine Clement, Sam Rockwell, and Clive Barker.
right-click
Jan. 2, 2008
Regina Spektor Wishes You a Happy New Year, Sort of
Plus: Ryan Adams, possibly drunk!