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So, did Katy Perry’s producers, including Dr. Luke, copy Marcus Grey’s 2008 single, ‘Joyful Noise,’ to create the smash-hit ‘Dark Horse?’ Update (July 29th): A California jury has now ruled that Katy Perry i... Read More...
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