Gap Band Vs EMI

06/11/07
. (Reuters) The lead singer of U.S. rhythm and blues band The Gap Band sued EMI Music Inc. and Heineken Inc. on Friday for using a song he recorded with rapper Snoop Dogg in a commercial without his permission.

Singer Charlie Wilson filed suit against Capitol Records, the American label of EMI, and the American division of Dutch brewer Heineken Inc. in federal court in Manhattan for using the song "Beautiful" in an advertising campaign for Heineken Premium Light Beer.[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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