Aspiring singer sues Lady Gaga

A copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed against pop star Lady Gaga over allegations that her hit single Judas was lifted from a song written by Rebecca Francescatti. PHOTOS: Controversies and Lady Gaga

Updated on: Aug 6, 2011, 20:34:53 IST

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A copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed against pop star Lady Gaga over allegations that her hit single Judas was lifted from a song written by an aspiring singer, named Rebecca Francescatti.

The song was released earlier this year and featured in Gaga's latest album Born This Way.

Francescatti claims the tune has a striking similarity with a piece she composed in 1999, named Juda, reports contactmusic.com.

The lawsuit was filed in a federal court earlier this month. Francescatti points out that her former bass player Brian Gaynor is now working for a music firm which was responsible for creating 17 tracks for Born This Way.

Francescatti's lawyer, Chris Niro, said: "Though the songs are different styles, the composition is the same and the chorus is the same melody... (Francescatti) is seeking recognition for what she created."

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