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Pharrell Williams thegrio.com
February 14, 2021

Pharrell Williams did not commit perjury in ‘Blurred Lines’ lawsuit, judge rules

Soon after enjoying the success of their 2013 single, Blurred Lines, Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke were accused by Marvin
Robin Thicke Pharrell Williams thegrio.com
March 22, 2018

Marvin Gaye estate wins big time as appeals court upholds verdict in ‘Blurred Lines’ lawsuit

On Wednesday, a panel on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that they will continue to uphold the original…
October 26, 2015

Pharrell Williams' contentious 'Blurred Lines' taped deposition: 'I'm not here to teach you music'

Newly released video shows Pharrell Williams' taped deposition in the 'Blurred Lines' lawsuit...
August 9, 2015

Marvin Gaye's son says 'Empire' was his idea, plans to sue Lee Daniels

theGrio REPORT - The family of Marvin Gaye recently made headlines when they won a contentious legal battle over Robin…
May 24, 2015

Marvin Gaye's ex-wife explains: We "had to" sue over 'Blurred Lines'

theGrio REPORT - Now that the lawsuit over Blurred Lines has been put to rest, according to Marvin Gaye's ex-wife…
May 2, 2015

Bruno Mars wants to avoid a ‘Blurred Lines’ type lawsuit over ‘Uptown Funk’

theGrio REPORT - Uptown Funk now has eleven writers on record, all because Bruno Mars doesn't want there to be…
March 26, 2015

Marvin Gaye's family reportedly feuding over the $7.4 million 'Blurred Lines' payout

theGRIO REPORT - For Marvin Gaye's family, the fight over "Blurred Lines" has apparently just begun. After the family won…
March 19, 2015

Marvin Gaye's family attempts to stop 'Blurred Lines' distribution

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvin Gaye's family wants to put a stop to "Blurred Lines." Gaye's children filed an injunction…
March 12, 2015

Marvin Gaye's kids talk Pharell's 'Happy' similarities to 'Ain't That Peculiar'

Marvin Gaye’s family has just come off a win in the fight against Robin Thicke and Pharell Williams’ song “Blurred
March 10, 2015

Jury orders Pharrell, Robin Thicke to pay Marvin Gaye's family $7.4 million for 'Blurred Lines'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury says singers Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke copied a Marvin Gaye song to create…
March 4, 2015

'Blurred Lines' lawsuit reveals how much Robin Thicke, Pharrell, and T.I. made from song

theGRIO REPORT - 'Blurred Lines' lawsuit reveals how much Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams, and T.I. individually made from the song...
September 16, 2014

Robin Thicke: I was too high to write 'Blurred Lines'

theGRIO REPORT - Robin Thicke admited that he did not really help write "Blurred Lines" because he was high on…
September 9, 2014

Marvin Gaye’s children use mash up audio to prove Robin Thicke's “Blurred Lines” is a remake

Any Marvin Gaye fan worth their weight in salt immediately noticed the similarities between last year’s hit “Blurred Lines” and
July 9, 2014

Robin Thicke's 'Paula' sells just 25,000 in first week

theGRIO REPORT - In 2013, Robin Thicke's album Blurred Lines sold 177,000 copies in its first week, and was later…
February 28, 2014

Robin Thicke on split with Paula Patton: 'I'm trying to get my girl back'

E!ONLINE - Robin Thicke isn't ready to give up on his nearly nine-year marriage...
February 25, 2014

Will split with Paula Patton hurt Robin Thicke's career?

OPINION - The Internet is already cluttered with assumed reasons for the demise of Robin Thicke and Paula Patton’s nine-year…
January 31, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Pharrell Williams, producing the year’s hottest beats

theGRIO's 100 - Oscar nominee Pharrell Williams was a featured artists on the two biggest songs of 2013 – Daft…
January 15, 2014

Marvin Gaye’s children, Sony settle in ‘Blurred Lines’ case

NEW YORK (AP) — Marvin Gaye's children have settled claims against a music company owned by Sony over Robin Thicke's…
January 9, 2014

Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke have top-selling album, song

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke owned 2013 in music...
November 26, 2013

What is the secret to Pharrell's success?

theGRIO REPORT - Pharrell Williams appears to be burning the candle on both ends!...