A copyright infringement lawsuit filed against Lizzo (aka Melissa Jefferson) by three songwriters – Justin and Jeremiah Raisen and Justin ‘Yves’ Rothman – was dismissed by a judge in California on Friday (August 14). The Raisens alleged last year that …
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‘The best advice I’ve ever been given? People rejecting me over and over…’
Ricky Reed, Grammy-winning producer for Lizzo, Twenty One Pilots, Kesha and lots more, discusses overcoming the music industry doubters, his approach to production, and the best piece of career (non) advice he’s ever been given…
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‘Real artists are breaking very big, very fast… because there’s a thirst for superstars.’
Brandon Creed on modern management and building the careers of megastars like Bruno Mars and Lizzo
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Lizzo Adds ‘Truth Hurts’ Songwriter Credit Based On A Tweet
Lizzo has added a songwriting credit to her mega-hit "Truth Hurts," effectively admitting that the lyric "I just took a DNA test / Turns out I’m 100% bitch," which is at the core of the track, came via Twitter. British singer Mina Lioness has been in months-long battle with Lizzo,…
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Lizzo fights back against Truth Hurts copyright claim with her own fierce lawsuit
“The Raisens did not write any part of the material in question; they did not come up with the idea of including the lyric in the unreleased demo,” claims lawsuit
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What Artists Can Take Away From The Success Of Lizzo [VIDEO]
No other artist is having quite as good a year as Lizzo, who is cleaning up by virtually every metric of musical success, from a host of song placements to a sold out tour. While it may seem sudden, this success is the result of years of meticulous planning. Here…
Rising superstar Lizzo signs global deal with Warner Chappell Music
Debut album on Cuz I Love You reached No.6 on the Billboard 200
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