#SHOWBIZ: Beyonce sued for alleged copyright infringement
NEW YORK: Beyonce is being sued for alleged copyright infringement over her song Alien Superstar.
Beyonce is embroiled in a lawsuit for alleged copyright infringement over her song Alien Superstar, according to TMZ. A company named Hirose Enterprise and producer Shuji Hirose are seeking unspecified damages from Beyonce and various music companies for using a spoken word introduction from John Holiday's song Moonraker without obtaining a license.
The lawsuit alleges that Beyonce and her team sought a license but only from performer John, not Hirose, who had transferred his interest in the song decades earlier. Hirose claims they put Beyonce and the companies on notice of the alleged infringement, but continue to sell Renaissance without making amendments. They have asked a judge to apply an injunction to stop Beyonce from profiting from the track and seek unspecified damages.
The song starts with the introduction: "Please do not be alarmed, remain calm. Do not attempt to leave the dance floor. The DJ booth is conducting a troubleshoot test of the entire system." Before Beyonce's verse begins, the lyrics read, "I'm one of one, I'm number one, I'm the only one. Don't even waste your time trying to compete with me (don't do it)."
In an Instagram post about the inspiration for Renaissance, Beyonce stated that the album allowed her to dream and find escape during a difficult time.
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