Posted April 18, 200718 yr Des'ree sues Beyonce over song PA Entertainment Beyonce Knowles is facing trouble after British singer Des'ree filed a lawsuit against her, saying she illegally covered one of the latter's songs. Charges have been filed in Manhattan Superior Court by Des'ree, alleging that the Dreamgirls star didn't get permission to do her version of I'm Kissing You, which appeared on her most recent album. Des'ree - best known for smash hit Gotta Be - says in the suit that there was an initial attempt for a deal to be worked out, but that they wanted to change the title and film a music video, both of which were denied. As a result, the song was simply recorded and released, under the title Still In Love (Kissing You). There is no comment from either party on the matter so far, but it is thought that Des'ree is seeking a 150,000 US dollars in damages and more importantly, is hoping to stop distribution and sale of the song. This could stop sales of the album it's on, the platinum-selling B'Day. Any Comments over this litigation?
April 18, 200718 yr Author 1oI_iEhmU5w Des'ree - I'm Kissing You NU5GGiFK5Bc Beyonce - Still In Love (Kissing You) In my opinion this is as clear cut a case as possible. Beyonce is a Naughty Girl. I don't know hoew she could think she could get away with blatantly ripping off this classic song from the Romeo & Juliet OST. :lol:
April 18, 200718 yr I think this was a waste of an article, they aint gonna sue her 4 anything...im sure sony bmg arent that dumb as to not get get permission for the song. I mean they've only been in this business since the late 1980's :rolleyes: c'mon I for one think the artcle is total bull
April 18, 200718 yr I love Des'ree, Her voice is amazing!!! Bad of Beyonce lol, im sure it will get sorted out and they will give Des'ree royalties or something. This song is amazing, im gonna go and download both versions now.
April 18, 200718 yr Thanks for posting this, im in love with this song now :wub: ive had it on repeat since I downloaded it! :heart:
April 18, 200718 yr I am in love with this song sooooo much, Ive had it on repeat for ages! :wub: BEAUTIFUL
April 18, 200718 yr Yeah, beyonce herself isn't tick enough to just rip someone off :S Unfortuneately she only put that song on the US edition we got IF, which is also a brilliant song...I didnt think anything could top Still in love, but IF has. But if you want I can upload it for you and you can put it on ur mp3 or ipod
April 19, 200718 yr wow i didnt get this video on my dvd! I LOVE THIS COVER! good work B! and good luck with the court case :P
April 19, 200718 yr Why should she though? She could make thousands here, and so she should. :D i dont know why but i just got bored of this story..... :lol: if she needs money she should go earn it. Edited April 19, 200718 yr by SlimJim
April 19, 200718 yr You really confuse me? :/ Beyonce is making money off something that she shouldn't. So it is justified for Desree to get the money.
April 20, 200718 yr You really confuse me? :/ Beyonce is making money off something that she shouldn't. So it is justified for Desree to get the money. Exactly. God knows how the bint thought she'd get away with it. And anyway it would be annoying to know one of your songs had been taken without your permission. :lol:
April 27, 200718 yr It's a boring song...well the Beyonce version is I havent attempted the Des'ree version yet
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