Thursday, April 7, 2011

Sony threatens to sue the People's Party for plagiarizing the 'Alexander' by Lady Gaga

Sony threatens to sue the People's Party for plagiarizing the 'Alexander' by Lady Gaga Sony ATV Music Publishing has sent a burofax the PP of Tarragona demanding the immediate withdrawal of the item Alexander, Lady Gaga, who introduced a video with lyrics modified to support popular candidate for mayor, Alejandro Fernandez.

The video, which was posted on YouTube in February, it retains the original melody, but the letter has been replaced by the motto 'Touch PP, Alejandro trust', and also features a rap that says: 'If you have any questions about what it's cool in Tarragona, Alexander moves, Alejandro gets wet.

" Sony sources have explained that the video lacks permission to change editorial and letter has not been authorized, so in March, they contacted the Tarragona PP demanding the immediate withdrawal of the video for "moral damage" . If Lady Gaga hears about this may be a problem very, very fat The assembly was picked up by various media outlets and made "a lot of noise" on the Internet, so Sony believes that significantly favored the PP candidate's campaign.

For this reason, Sony also requires the PP a list of all who spread the news media for its legal department can assess the "economic damages" that will have to pay to compensate for the unauthorized use. PP sources have explained that the video was made by a "supporter" of the party and not the organization itself, but claims to have quickly removed "willingness to understanding" with the publisher.

However, Sony spokesman Alejandro Fernandez remarked that had his name on the account of YouTube and the video had been "distributed" by the members of the party. The video can still be seen from the account of other users who have "at your own risk", according to the PP. Although the PP they settle the matter, Sony has warned that failure to reach an amicable solution, the editor, which represents the singer in Spain and Portugal, could sue.

The issue could worsen if it reaches the hands of the label in the U.S., but has so far chosen not to notify the parent firm and wait for an agreement. "If Lady Gaga hears about this may be a problem very, very fat," sources say Sony, and remember that the controversial video was made "for a political ideology which she certainly is not very much in favor "

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