Current Pop Star, Stefani Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, has been sued by her ex-boyfriend Rob Fusari who claims he contributed to the singer's huge success. The complaint was filed to the Supreme Court of New York for $30,000,000 worth of damages by Fusari, who is also a former music producer. Fusari states he has made a “significant contribution to the transformation of a young and ambitious singer” and also in the originating of her stage name “Lady Gaga.”
After the ending of their relationship, Fusari says he hasn’t received the money due to him for his musical contribution. Stefani Germanotta and Rob Fusari both signed a contract with Interscope Records in late 2007 stating that Fusari would receive 20% of Lady Gaga’s revenue.
Fusari, who is the plaintiff in this case, is allegedly stating facts that will be reviewed in court. If the contract was signed under the conditions stated above, Germanotta will be responsible for what was entitled within the contract, but Lady Gaga may not be expected to grant the 30 million for damages.
http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/03/19/lady-gaga-lawsuit-fusari/
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We all get help creating our "own" styles (be it friends or celebrities), and I know I'm not paying anyone 20% of what I make every two weeks when they give my their opinion on my clothing... If her ex-boyfriend helped her with the image she created and feels he should receive some compensation for it, he should split it with Roisin Murphy. The whole "Lady Gaga" persona resembles her quite a bit. If anyone is due money for "greatly contributing" to the transformation, it's her.
ReplyDelete...I really hope for her sake she didn't sign anything.
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/newmusicalexpress/2110/lady-gaga-vs-roisin-murphyspot-the-difference/
This is a great contract case for this class.
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