Dua Lipa has recently emerged victorious in a copyright lawsuit regarding her hit song “Levitating.” A Manhattan judge dismissed claims made by songwriters L. Russell Brown and Sandy Linzer, who accused the pop star of copying elements from their 1979 track “Wiggle and Giggle All Night.” The lawsuit also suggested similarities with the 1980 song “Don Diablo” by Miguel Bosé, which they also own the rights to.
Dua Lipa and the Copyright Battle Over ‘Levitating’
The lawsuit alleged that “Levitating” shared key similarities with both “Wiggle and Giggle All Night” and “Don Diablo,” particularly with respect to the melody and rhythm. However, U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that the tracks did not have enough in common to justify the claims. The court cited past rulings, including one involving Ed Sheeran and Marvin Gaye, stating that certain musical styles, like pop with a disco feel, aren’t protectable on their own.
How Lipa’s Defended Her Music Against Plagiarism Claims
Lipa’s legal team argued that the accusations were baseless, noting that the style and function of the songs in question, meant for dancing and entertainment, couldn’t be considered exclusive. Despite this, L. Russell and Linzer’s attorney, Jason T. Brown, expressed their intent to appeal, believing that the court’s decision did not fully consider how audiences experience music, which goes beyond technical analysis.
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