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Displaying all articles tagged:
Blurred Lines
what were the 2010s?
Dec. 9, 2019
‘I Don’t Know What Myself Is’
Pharrell explains why he’s better when he’s making music for other people, and his songs that defined the decade.
By
Craig Jenkins
hindsight
Oct. 14, 2019
Pharrell Rebukes ‘Blurred Lines’ After Realizing We Have a ‘Chauvinist Culture’
’My mind opened up to what was actually being said in the song and how it could make someone feel.’
By
Halle Kiefer
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
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
lawsuits
Apr. 26, 2017
Endless ‘Blurred Lines’ Lawsuit Trudges on With Challenge to ‘Groove’ Copyrights
“A ‘groove’ or ‘feeling’ cannot be copyrighted, and inspiration is not copying.”
By
Tolly Wright
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
the blurred lines effect
Aug. 30, 2016
‘Blurred Lines’ Appeal Backed by 212 Musicians
Danger Mouse, Jennifer Hudson, Tears for Fears, Hans Zimmer, and R. Kelly all signed the amicus brief.
By
Tolly Wright
Dec. 11, 2015
Why Copyright Infringement Is Pop’s Big Problem
Welcome to the Wild West of music-copyright law.
By
Lauretta Charlton
courts
Dec. 8, 2015
Robin Thicke and Pharrell Are Appealing the ‘Blurred Lines’ Decision
The decision entitled Marvin Gaye’s family to $5.3 million in damages
By
Nate Jones
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
lawsuits
July 2, 2015
Robin Thicke’s First ‘Blurred Lines’ Comments: ‘I Would Never Steal’
His first comments on the “Blurred Lines” ordeal.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
notes from the mothership
May 4, 2015
George Clinton on Copyright Law and Alien Life
He’s speaking at the Brooklyn Museum on May 12 as part of Red Bull’s annual music festival.
By
Lauretta Charlton
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
Mar. 26, 2015
Brian Wilson on His New Album and Biopic
No Pier Pressure
is out April 7.
By
Lauretta Charlton
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
plagiarism
Mar. 12, 2015
Looks Like Robin Thicke and Pharrell Will Appeal That ‘Blurred Lines’ Verdict
Their lawyer says he owes it to songwriters around the world.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
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
videology
July 15, 2014
Weird Al’s ‘Blurred Lines’ Parody Is Educational and Great
SFW.
By
Jesse David Fox
overnights
Nov. 15, 2013
Glee
Recap: Twerking, Moles, and ‘Blurred Lines’
Transgender issues? Relevant. The rape-iness of “Blurred Lines”? Not so much.
By
Lauren Hoffman
the law
Oct. 30, 2013
And Now Marvin Gaye’s Family Will Sue Robin Thicke
For multiple copyright infringements.
By
Amanda Dobbins
party chat
Aug. 26, 2013
Macklemore’s Mary Lambert Isn’t Offended by the ‘Blurred Lines’ Video
“It’s okay to just sort of let all political correctness go.”
By
Katie Van Syckle
the law
Aug. 16, 2013
Robin Thicke Pre-Sued Marvin Gaye’s Family
Because that is a thing you can do.
By
Amanda Dobbins
champions
Aug. 12, 2013
And Your 2013 Song of Summer Is …
It rhymes with “Slurred Wines.”
By
Amanda Dobbins
the charts
Aug. 7, 2013
Robin Thicke Is No. 1 on Two Charts Now
Songs
and
albums.
By
Amanda Dobbins
mashups
Aug. 7, 2013
Watch a
Fat Albert
/
Blurred Lines
Mash-Up
“Hey, hey, hey!”
By
Caroline Shin
Aug. 2, 2013
Watch Jimmy Fallon, Robin Thicke, and The Roots Perform ‘Blurred Lines’ […]
Last night on Jimmy Fallon, Robin Thicke visited and played a cover of his song “Blurred Lines” with him, the Roots, and Fallon using […]
By
Bradford Evans
last night on late night
Aug. 2, 2013
Robin Thicke and Fallon Perform ‘Blurred Lines’
On kids’ instruments!
By
Caroline Shin
Aug. 1, 2013
Watch Nikki & Sara’s ‘Blurred Lines’ Parody
The internet has been awash with parodies of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video for the past month or so, but here’s one that’s a cut […]
By
Bradford Evans
the charts
July 31, 2013
Song of Summer Watch: ‘Blurred Lines’ Has This in the Bag
It’s No. 1, again.
By
Amanda Dobbins
mash-ups
July 22, 2013
Listen to ‘Blurred Lines’ Mashed Up With the
Growing Pains
Theme Song
#THICKE.
By
Jesse David Fox
radio vulture
July 19, 2013
How Robin Thicke Became the Dork King of R&B
You wanna hug
me
?
By
Jody Rosen
explanations
July 10, 2013
Robin Thicke Thinks the ‘Blurred Lines’ Criticism Is Ridiculous
“I can’t dignify that with a response.”
By
Amanda Dobbins
July 9, 2013
The ‘Blurred Lines"/’Cosby Show’ Mashup You Wanted Is Here
NYC-based comedy group Garlic Jackson finally made the “Blurred Lines”/Cosby Show opening credits mashup that the internet has been building […]
By
Bradford Evans
blurred lines
June 26, 2013
‘Blurred Lines’ Director: ‘I Don’t Think the Video Is Sexist’
“They are in the power position.”
By
Amanda Dobbins
song of summer
June 20, 2013
‘Get Lucky’ Is the No. 2 Song in the Country
And “Blurred Lines” is still No. 1.
By
Amanda Dobbins
videology
June 14, 2013
‘Blurred Lines’ Video: Now With Jimmy Kimmel
And Pharrell doing comedy.
By
Amanda Dobbins
the charts
June 12, 2013
Song-of-Summer Watch: ‘Blurred Lines’ Hits No. 1
Great!
By
Amanda Dobbins
song of summer
June 6, 2013
Song of Summer Watch: ‘Blurred Lines’ Gets Serious
Also: Miley and “Bubble Butt.”
By
Amanda Dobbins