Adam Lambert Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Adam Lambert has been a superstar since he was deemed runner-up on American Idol, and his fans love his unique sound. Thursday the site lalate.com is breaking news that there is someone who doesn't think Lambert is unique enough, as they are suing him for copyright infringement. The suit is tied to Adam's song "Beg For Mercy," and the plaintiff is Colwel Platinum Entertainment Inc.

The complaint was filed November 1, and Adam Lambert is listed as the sole defendant. Copyright registration was filed in 2009 for "Beg For Mercy," and Wilshire Records Limited is listed as the claimant "by written agreement." There is no comment as yet from Lambert's camp, and the complaint is not available as of yet for the public to view. The plaintiff is requesting a jury trial, and next up is a discovery process.

More details will emerge over the next few weeks on this one, and Adam Lambert fans are hopeful this will turn out to be much ado about nothing. They are already buzzing about the situation and are standing firmly behind Adam. The complaint was filed in Los Angeles, and lalate.com said the complaint should become available for viewing by Friday or so.

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Kathleen Ewing Nov 3, 2011, 6:28pm UTC

This is ridiculous!

Stacy Carey Nov 3, 2011, 10:06pm UTC

I think that seems to be the general sentiment from what I'm seeing. I have a feeling it's nothing more than a nuisance suit, I'm sure Adam will easily be vindicated here - still, ridiculous and annoying!

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Trudy Szabo Nov 3, 2011, 8:18pm UTC

Who and what is lalate.com???
Not to worry, Lambert fans will support as always.

Stacy Carey Nov 3, 2011, 10:07pm UTC

I'll admit I hadn't heard of lalate.com until I saw this, though I think the bigger question is who is Colwel Platinum Entertainment, since that is who has filed the suit. I'm sure Adam will come out on top of this one, sometimes it's just too easy for people to try to start trouble. As you said, Adam's fans will always stick by his side - I'm not sure I've ever seen a more dedicated fan base!

yahyahyahyah hay Nov 4, 2011, 3:43am UTC

@Stacy

Before someone paid the standard extra fee to have the info set to private, the WHOIS lookup for the misleading site promoting the BFM album was registered to Colwel Platinum Entertainment with a listed contact of Malcolm Welsford.

So the person attempting to sue Adam is the shady producer that Adam named on twitter as behind the whole thing. Which makes the suit seem completely backwards, Welsford is the one who is actually attempting to sell this music (while marketing it in an extremely misleading way, with ads on Facebook and placement on Last.fm that refer to it as Adam's new music) and Adam does not support it at all.

No way to know unless people get ahold of the full filing, but this sounds like it might be a countersuit against whatever measures Adam's team may have taken to try and stop it. It wouldn't surprise me if the wording of the complaint is intentionally confusing and probably designed to muddy the waters and smear Adam as much as possible.

Stacy Carey Nov 4, 2011, 1:46pm UTC

Thank you for all of that digging and great information! It definitely sounds as if "Colwel" is shady and manipulative, and the suit is malicious and underhanded. Not that his fans ever had any doubt. I'm sure he will come out on top, but it's a shame that it's so easy for people to stir up this kind of trouble.

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Ka-won Jang Nov 3, 2011, 8:28pm UTC

Adam didn't even approve of BFM getting released. This infuriates me.

Stacy Carey Nov 3, 2011, 10:08pm UTC

I'm seeing that same sentiment echoed across the web - I'm sure he's quite annoyed by the whole mess. I would imagine it'll all go away, but of course with cost and frustration to Adam. His fans will stick by him though!

Ka-won Jang Nov 4, 2011, 11:15am UTC

Everything seems even more confusing since the people who are suing Adam about BFM are the same people that are trying to SELL it. Maybe they're trying to gain full rights for that stupid "album" without the RCA-Adam's current recording company-interfering. If so, I have no idea what kind of solid proofs&arguements they have for this. But yep you can be sure Adam's fans will stay by him no matter what, and certainly in this occasion when he really needs support!!

Stacy Carey Nov 4, 2011, 1:43pm UTC

It does sound like a big mess, but I know you are right - his fans are one of the most dedicated groups I've ever seen, and I'm sure he and his team are confident this will not be a lasting issue for him!

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Deb Adams Nov 4, 2011, 6:57am UTC

This is insane, but I am sure Adam will handle this as we have seen him handle everything negative that has been tossed in his direction, with grace and professionalism. There is a song that talks about "vultures and thieves at your back" ("Wings of an Angel"?), and Adam has expierenced some of that, this is more of the same, and seems unfortunately a price many pay for celebrety status and fame. Adam, we will indeed stand by you, with you, behind you, and/or in front of you, whatever you need, we luv ya buddy.

Stacy Carey Nov 4, 2011, 1:44pm UTC

Deb, such a great comment! I know that Adam's fans are the most loyal and dedicated out there, and I'm sure he appreciates them now more than ever. It must be frustrating to have to deal with this mess, but I'm sure he will come out on top!

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Brian Katz Nov 5, 2011, 2:46pm UTC

Yes, vultures and thieves at your back.

The song title is just "ANGEL" written and often performed by Sarah McLachlan.

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