18 March 2020CopyrightEdward Pearcey

Katy Perry victorious as judge overturns $3m ‘Dark Horse’ copyright award

Katy Perry’s song “Dark Horse” did not infringe the copyright of “Joyful Noise”, a song by Christian rapper Flame, according to a US District Court of California ruling, overturning a previous jury verdict against the pop star.

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Katy Perry victorious as judge overturns $3m ‘Dark Horse’ copyright award

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