Justin Bieber And Usher Sued For Copyright Infringement Over Stealing Song 'Somebody to Love'

Justin Bieber or Usher

R&B singer Usher and his protégé Justin Bieber have been sued for $10,000,000 over copyright infringement, concerning the song "Somebody To Love." Sony Music artist Usher is being labeled the culprit behind the alleged song theft, as singer/songwriter, Devin Copeland, also known as De Rico and his writing partner, Mareio Overton, released the song "Somebody to Love" in 2008 on the album "My Story." Two years later, Justin Bieber released the song "Somebody To Love" on his 2010 CD "My World 2.0."

Yahoo News reported this week regarding the case, "According to the complaint, the pair later spoke to Usher's mother/sometimes manager, Jonetta Patton, who said that Usher had listened to the album and expressed interest in bringing Copeland on tour with him."

Justin Bieber

The Judiciary Report has not heard the 2008 song in question to make any statements regarding similarities between the two tracks. However, the site did state over year ago that Usher and Scooter Braun have been using criminally stolen copyrighted music for Bieber's career and it's only a matter of time before it all comes to ahead.

Usher has been repeatedly sued in credible court cases for stealing people's copyrighted works for his career. Copyright infringement is a federal crime under U.S. law and a violation of U.N. law as well (The Berne Treaty).

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Justin Bieber, Usher Slapped With $10 Million Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Michael Jordan Asks Court To Throw Out Paternity Case By Aspiring Rapper's Mother

Michael Jordan: oh no they didn't!

Basketball legend, Michael Jordan, via his attorneys, has filed a motion to dismiss document in the paternity case brought against him by Pamela Smith on behalf of her son, Taj Jordan, real name, Grant Pierce Jay Jordan Reynolds, who is an aspiring rapper. Smith is a love instructor who teaches couples how to perform oral sex (yea, that'll look really good in court - not really).

Taj Jordan: daddy is that you?

It is alleged that Jordan and Smith had a sexual affair during his marriage to Juanita Vanoy. Jordan and Vanoy are now divorced, in a union that spawned three children, all of whom the basketball player has acknowledged and supported. Jordan is currently engaged to Miami psychologist, Yvette Prieto.

Pamela Smith and Michael Jordan

Taj Jordan and Michael Jordan

In court documents filed with judge Besonetta Tipton Lane, famous for presiding over high profile marriage and custody cases regarding singer Usher and basketball player, Allen Iverson, Jordan denies all of Smith's claims and rejects her requests for financial support. Jordan has retained Usher's attorney.

Pamela Smith: okay boo, I'm about to get paid!

...maybe not!

Jordan referred to the case as an abuse of the legal system and further commented through his rep, "Public records show that the paternity of the child was established in a prior case in this same court many years ago and that Michael Jordan is not the father. He also filed a  counterclaim seeking sanctions for the false claims made against him. It is unfortunate that well-known figures are the target of these kind of claims. Michael Jordan will vigorously defend himself and his reputation."

Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan

I feel sorry for this kid, because if his mother has lied to him about the identity of his father, he is in for a world of embarrassment, ridicule, disappointment and emotional trauma. Women, be truthful with your children from the start. They at least deserve that.

Man Arrested In The Negligent Death Of Usher's Stepson

Usher, Tameka Foster and her children

Jeffrey Simon Hubbard has been indicted in America by a Georgia grand jury, in the death of singer Usher's 11-year-old stepson, Kile Glover, who died due to a water pontoon accident on Lake Lanier. Hubbard's jet ski collided with Glover, who was on an inflatable floating device.

 

Jeffrey Simon Hubbard

According to TMZ, Hubbard has been arrested on charges of "Homicide by Vessel, Serious Injury by Vessel, as well as Reckless Operation of a Vessel." Hubbard has also been denied bail. Regardless of the fact the incident appears to be an accident, as a human life was lost, especially that of a child, the court seeks redress in the matter for the bereaved. 

Justin Bieber Has Dethroned Justin Timberlake As The Prince Of Pop Due To New Single Flop

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake's new track "Suit And Tie" featuring rapper Jay-Z, apart of his big comeback, is flopping on the charts. Timberlake, 32, has been away from the music scene for a while and has been replaced. The poor performance of his comeback single is also bad news for Timberlake, as the flop means his 18-year-old counterpart, pop star, Justin Bieber, has officially dethroned him, just like the Judiciary Report hinted six-months ago, stating Bieber has taken over to such an extent (yea, stirring the proverbial doo-doo). Timberlake has not bee able to catch up with the release of his new music this month.

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake

Ironically, Bieber used Timberlake's style and music to do so, as his current album Believe sounds an awful lot like Timberlake's album "Justified." Bieber continues to follow Timberlake's blueprint, which is a rip off of the teen star's mentor Usher, who jacked his style from Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson.  

Justin Bieber: bring it curly top! (Photo Credit: Mavrix) 

It doesn't appear Timberlake is too fond of Bieber, as he dissed him on the television show "Saturday Night Live." Ironically, Bieber is getting the last laugh, for the moment that is, as the music industry is full of ups and downs, so one often never knows.