Songwriter's Lawsuit Forces Halt of B'Day Sales

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According to MTV News, Beyonce was forced to pull the plug on the re-release of her recent solo album B'Day. A lawsuit filed last week by singer Des'ree alleged copyright infringement over the song "I'm Kissing You". Beyonce told MTV News the song wasn't originally intended for release and that she had just recorded it because "she always loved it".

Does that make it ok? Des'ree is probably considered a "hater" by all the cult Beyonce stans out there, she better hire some security. Columbia and Sony have agreed to engage in no further distribution of the album or video anthology with the song in question, at least until a preliminary injunction hearing hearing May 4.

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Update: Des'ree Alleges Knowles Family Cover Up

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We posted a story about a new lawsuit brought against Beyonce and her people and more information is coming out.

Here is the update via TMZ:

In the lawsuit, Des'ree and her reps claim that Beyoncé, along with her record company people, originally tried to work out a deal to use the song. When they weren't satisfied with the proposed terms -- which included not being able to change the title or make a music video for the song -- Beyoncé allegedly blew off copyright law completely, and recorded the song and video without permission. The song was eventually released on Beyoncé's album, "B'Day - Deluxe Edition" on April 3, 2007, with the title "Still in Love (Kissing You)."

Des'ree is suing to halt distribution of the song, video and album and seeking at least $150,000 in damages.

Des'ree must really be down on her luck, she is only asking for 150K?

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