Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B have nothing to worry about.
Late last month, a U.S. federal judge dismissed a copyright suit against the duo over the lyrics to their smash hit and very raunchy 2020 song “Wap”.
Read More: Megan Thee Stallion And Cardi B Tease New Collab On Anniversary Of ‘Wap’
The judge’s comments in the dismissal have since gone viral, after journalist Meghann Cuniff shared a “hilarious” section on Twitter.
In the dismissal, U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter writes, “The lyrics over which Plaintiff asserts copyright protection are no more than common phrases, employed frequently in popular culture and other Hip-Hop songs.”
He then added, “The concept of using ‘p**** so wet’ as a rhetorical device in a song is neither original nor unique to Plaintiff, and, in any event, ‘copyright does not protect ideas or themes,'” reference precedent.
"The concept of using...
Late last month, a U.S. federal judge dismissed a copyright suit against the duo over the lyrics to their smash hit and very raunchy 2020 song “Wap”.
Read More: Megan Thee Stallion And Cardi B Tease New Collab On Anniversary Of ‘Wap’
The judge’s comments in the dismissal have since gone viral, after journalist Meghann Cuniff shared a “hilarious” section on Twitter.
In the dismissal, U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter writes, “The lyrics over which Plaintiff asserts copyright protection are no more than common phrases, employed frequently in popular culture and other Hip-Hop songs.”
He then added, “The concept of using ‘p**** so wet’ as a rhetorical device in a song is neither original nor unique to Plaintiff, and, in any event, ‘copyright does not protect ideas or themes,'” reference precedent.
"The concept of using...
- 9/7/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
There’s a sight gag at a pivotal moment in Preggoland involving a baby shower, a dog, operatic music and Jello that immediately registers as one of the more inspired comedic set-ups in recent memory. It is also one of the very few gags that transcends the film’s sitcom trappings while also finessing the outrageous and the darkly funny, two tones that Jacob Tierney’s film aims for yet routinely misses. A few months from now, when looking back at Preggoland – not to be confused with Prego, another film coming out in limited release this week – it will be the first (and likely only) scene that comes to mind.
The Canadian comedy, shot against the cloudy backdrop of suburban Vancouver, tells the story of Ruth Huxley, played by Sonja Bennett (also the film’s screenwriter). Ruth has a low-paying job as a grocery store clerk but no boyfriend, something...
The Canadian comedy, shot against the cloudy backdrop of suburban Vancouver, tells the story of Ruth Huxley, played by Sonja Bennett (also the film’s screenwriter). Ruth has a low-paying job as a grocery store clerk but no boyfriend, something...
- 4/30/2015
- by Jordan Adler
- We Got This Covered
Sneak Peek director Jacob Tierney's new comedy feature "Preggoland", written by and starring actress Sonja Bennett, with James Caan, Danny Trejo, Paul Campbell, Laura Harris, Jared Keeso, Lisa Durupt, Carrie Ruscheinsky and Denise Jones:
"...'Ruth' (Bennett), a 35-year-old single woman falsely claims to be pregnant...
"...to deflect her friends' and family's mounting disapproval of her directionless, irresponsible lifestyle..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Preggoland"...
"...'Ruth' (Bennett), a 35-year-old single woman falsely claims to be pregnant...
"...to deflect her friends' and family's mounting disapproval of her directionless, irresponsible lifestyle..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Preggoland"...
- 3/26/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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