Lady Gaga faces lawsuit over Judas single

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Lady GagaPOP diva Lady Gaga is back in the news facing another alleged lawsuit – this time by a Chicago-based musician for copyright infringement.

Vocalist Rebecca Fancescatti, whose former bass player Brian Gaynor is now employed by a music company that wrote 17 songs on Gaga’s recent “Born This Way” album, says Gaga’s hit song “Judas” is a rip-off of her 1999 tune “Juda.” She is basically claiming that Gaga plagiarized her song.

The new Lady Gaga song “Judas” tells a tale of worshiping Judas, the apostle that betrayed Jesus.

“Though the songs are different styles, the composition is the same and the chorus is the same melody,” Fancescatti’s attorney, Chris Niro, told TMZ.

“She is just seeking recognition for what she created.”

Plagiarism goes hand in hand with copyright infringement in the music business. It literally means it is the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author.

Francescatti, who sings under the stage name “Rebecca F.,” is allegedly suing for an unspecified amount in damages.

Holly Shakoor, Lady Gaga’s spokesperson, said the lawsuit is “frivolous.”

This will be the second lawsuit Gaga is facing within two months. The pop icon was sued this summer by U.S. consumer attorneys for profiting from the sale of $3.99 “We Pray for Japan” bracelets.

“This misguided lawsuit is without merit and unfortunately takes attention away from the kind deeds of the fans around the world who are supporting the people of Japan,” Shakoor told reporters.

Gaga has not mentioned the issue of either lawsuit lately by tweeting to her some 12 million followers she calls her “little monsters.”

In the meantime, the “Judas” music video is filled with biblical imagery and has sparked debate among religious groups. Source: Christian Post

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