1. Blurred Lines: the most controversial song of the decade - The Guardian
13 nov 2013 · Another student union has banned Robin Thicke's party track. How did it become such a lightning rod for moral outrage and censorship?
Dorian Lynskey: Another student union has banned Robin Thicke's party track. How did it become such a lightning rod for moral outrage and censorship?
2. Blurred Lines of Copyright - Ethics Unwrapped
Marvin Gaye's Estate won a lawsuit against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for the hit song “Blurred Lines,” which had a similar feel to one of his songs ...
Marvin Gaye's Estate won a lawsuit against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for the hit song “Blurred Lines,” which had a similar feel to one of his songs.
3. Blurred Logic: University Censorship of Pop Hit Sends the Wrong Message
"It is a man suggesting that there are 'blurred lines' when it comes to sexual consent and that is unacceptable. We felt we needed to take a stand." Of course, ...
If you've listened to any radio station that plays pop music in the past few months, you have likely heard Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams, and T.I.'s controversial smash hit "Blurred Lines." Some critics assert that the song promotes a "rape culture" because of lyrics such as, "And that's why I'm gon' take a good girl; I know you want it; I know you want it."
4. Blurred Lines: the controversy and lyrics 10 years on. - Mamamia
8 apr 2023 · The copyright fiasco. The song was embroiled in a copyright lawsuit after Marvin Gaye's family alleged 'Blurred Lines' ripped off his 1977 hit ' ...
"What a pleasure it is to degrade a woman."
5. Unpacking the Controversy: The Legacy of “Blurred Lines”
8 apr 2023 · Some argue that the words suggest non-consensual sex and reinforce harmful gender stereotypes. In particular, the line “I know you want it” has ...
This is an excellent article from Pitchfork. Reflecting on the controversy surrounding Robin Thicke’s song “Blurred Lines” ten years after…
6. Censorship and university student unions
26 feb 2014 · Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines song has been banned in at least 20 student unions after it was released in March 2013.
Degree leader Matt Grimes asks why censorship issues have arisen at UK universities -- the very places that should be open to competing ideas and consistency.
7. Pharrell says he's 'embarrassed' by Blurred Lines lyrics - BBC
14 okt 2019 · Blurred Lines was criticised by some who claimed the lyrics referred to non-consensual sex. It was banned at several universities and an advert ...
The singer says the backlash made him realise some of his songs "catered" to a "chauvinist culture".
8. Blurred Lines banned by Edinburgh University - The Guardian
13 sep 2013 · "The decision to ban Blurred Lines from our venues has been taken as it promotes an unhealthy attitude towards sex and consent," association ...
Robin Thicke's hit song cannot be played at student events after it was ruled the track violates the university's policy against 'rape culture and lad banter'
9. How the Blurred Lines scandal changed pop - New Statesman
17 okt 2019 · That pop song was Robin Thicke's “Blurred Lines”, and the time was 2013. The backlash was widespread: it was banned from being played on several ...
Despite denying it at the time, Pharrell says he now realises “Blurred Lines” was sexist. So why was the song such a watershed moment?
10. Why the “Blurred Lines” Copyright Verdict Should Be Thrown Out
12 mrt 2015 · There is no question that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke borrowed from Marvin Gaye. But by that standard every composer would be a ...
There is no question that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke borrowed from Marvin Gaye. But by that standard every composer would be a lawbreaker.
11. Blurred Lines - Where Copyright Ends and Cultural Appropriation Begins
Were Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams perpetuating perceptions of misappropriation when they filed their declaratory judgment claim against the estate of ...
Were Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams perpetuating perceptions of misappropriation when they filed their declaratory judgment claim against the estate of Marvin Gaye? Or were they legitimately contributing to the evolving genre of R&B and soul music originated by black greats like Gaye and others? This article will answer these questions by first exploring the extent to which the song "Blurred Lines" constitutes illegal copyright infringement of "Gotta Give It Up" under the U.S. Copyright Act and traditional judicial interpretations thereof. It will then make some predictions about the outcome of the declaratory judgment claim currently under consideration in California.
12. Unveiling the Controversy: Analyzing the Impact of the Blurred Lines ...
18 jan 2024 · One of the primary sources of controversy was the video's depiction of women. Many critics argued that it objectified women, reducing them to ...
Enter the world of controversy with the "Blurred Lines" music video. Delve into the heated arguments and diverse perspectives surrounding its portrayal of women. From accusations of perpetuating harmful stereotypes to claims of artistic expression, this article explores the impact on viewers and the way society perceives gender. Discover the need for responsible, inclusive art forms that promote healthy relationships and respect for all. Join the conversation on the representation of women and gender dynamics in the media.
13. 'Blurred Lines' controversy helped Pharrell realize 'we live in a ... - CNN
14 okt 2019 · In 2013 the popular song, performed by Robin Thicke, rapper T.I. and Williams, drew criticism for containing lyrics that some perceived to be ...
The controversy over the lyrics to “Blurred Lines” wasn’t always clear to Pharrell Williams, but it is now.
14. Blurred Lines is being 'unfairly vilified as part of a nationwide witch-hunt'
25 nov 2013 · ... controversial hit Blurred Lines in all KCLSU bars, gyms, spaces and events. ... ban sets a dangerous precedent when it comes to censorship ...
A blanket ban on Blurred Lines would set a dangerous precedent for our student unions. KCLSU have put forward a motion in favour of banning Robin Thicke’s controversial hit Blurred Lines in all KCLSU bars, gyms, spaces and events. This follows similar actions by more than 20 student unions across the country, including a […]
15. Robin Thicke, Marvin Gaye, and the Blurred Line Between Inspiration ...
19 aug 2013 · Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines has been a pop-music juggernaut: the year's best selling song in the United States and the UK is entering its ...
16. The "Blurred Lines" of the Law - Duke Law School
10 mrt 2015 · On March 10, 2015, a federal jury ordered Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams – authors of the hit song “Blurred Lines” – to pay nearly $7.4 ...
On March 10, 2015, a federal jury ordered Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams – authors of the hit song “Blurred Lines” – to pay nearly $7.4 million dollars to Marvin Gaye’s heirs, for infringing copyright in Gaye’s 1977 hit “Got To Give It Up.” Whatever you think of the controversial lyrics, Robin Thicke, or the provocative video; if you love music, this decision should be deeply troubling. I teach Music Copyright at Duke Law School. Before this verdict, we staged a mock trial on the Blurred Lines case.
17. I Know You DON'T Want It - The Ban on 'Blurred Lines' and Why Other ...
1 okt 2013 · If only it were that simple! Most universities now run Zero Tolerance campaigns, and in the wider context of these campaigns, to ban Blurred ...
It is Blurred Lines' connotations with misogyny and sexual violence that have prompted the university boycotts. Social media is now rife with shouts of "censorship is not the solution" and "it's just a song" but I for one would absolutely support my university in banning it, and strongly urge them to do so.
18. The Blurred Lines of Censorship - Podcast - BFM 89.9
4 jan 2019 · 02:15 - Do you have a system to keep your stuff organised? 07:31 - Where do we draw the line on what to censor and what not to censor? 13:46 ...
We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with tho