British singer-songwriter Dua Lipa has been denied a bid to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit over her 2020 hit, “Levitating”. In a New York federal court ruling issued on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, the judge indicated that the plaintiffs, writers of a 1979 disco track, have managed to state “just enough facts” to level a plausible claim of substantial similarity between the two pieces of music.
“Levitating,” known for its distinct retro-disco vibes and catchy pop rhythm, has been a global chart-topper and a notable highlight in Lipa’s Grammy-winning discography.
The exact nature of the alleged similarities and more detailed reasoning behind the court’s decision have not yet been fully disclosed. It remains to be seen how this lawsuit may impact the future of “Levitating” and potentially stir further discussions in the already complex landscape of music copyright infringement.
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