Rubinoos

AOL NEWS - Chris Daughtry’s band, Daughtry could be in a bit of hot water. Daughtry’s new song, ‘Feels Like Tonight,’ sounds strikingly similary to an old song by The Asphalt called ‘Tonight,’ Idolator reports. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. The song was co-written by “pop song technician” Dr. Luke, with Max Martin and Shep Solomon. Dr. Luke is also the man behind Avril Lavigne’s ‘Girlfriend,’ which allegedly took it’s chorus ... Read Full Story

Avril Lavigne TORONTO - Punky pop star Avril Lavigne has reached a settlement in a lawsuit that accused her of plagiarizing her summer hit single, "Girlfriend." As a result, claims that '70s rock band the Rubinoos were ripped off have been dropped. Songwriters Tommy Dunbar and James Gangwer charged that Lavigne's boppy track sounded suspiciously like their 1979 single, "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend." Rubinoos lawyer Nicholas Carlin says a confidential settlement has been reached but could not comment further. A spokesperson for Lavigne could not immediately be reached. A settlement does not necessarily indicate an admission of copyright infringement. Lavigne has said she'd ... Read Full Story

Here is Avril's response to getting sued over plagarism claims: "You may have heard some news that two guys who wrote for some band from the 1970s I have never in my life heard of called the 'Rubinoos' are trying to sue me." "They have a song called 'I Want To Be Your Boyfriend' that has no musical similarities to the song 'Girlfriend' that Luke Gottwald and I wrote together. They claim that a small part of the lyrics are the same and are saying that I took these from them. I had never heard this song in my life and their claim is ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Rubinoos". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story