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Jason Derulo Wins 'Savage Love' Copyright Trial
A jury has ruled in favor of Jason Derulo in a copyright trial concerning his hit song "Savage Love," finding that he does not owe royalties or credit to a session guitarist.
7 May, 21:00 — 7 May, 22:07
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rolling-stoneMostly Factual93d ago
Jason Derulo Did Not Shut Guitarist Out of ‘Savage Love’ Credit and Cash, Jury Finds
Guitarist-producer Matthew Spatola sued for writing credit on the chart-topping song
By Nancy Dillon
Read full article →billboardMostly Factual93d ago
Jason Derulo Wins ‘Savage Love’ Copyright Trial: Session Guitarist Can’t Get Royalties
A jury rejected Matthew Spatola's claims that he was a co-writer and producer on the No. 1 hit from 2020.
By Rachel Scharf
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First report: rolling-stone · 7 May, 21:00|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
