Musicians Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke must pay nearly $5 million to the family of Marvin Gaye because their 2013 hit “Blurred Lines” is similar to Gaye’s 1977 single, “Got to Give It Up,” a California federal judge ruled this week, according to reports. Williams, 45, and Thicke, 41, were sued by Gaye’s estate for copyright infringement and ordered to pay $7 million in 2015. Per the ruling, Gaye’s family will also receive 50 percent of “Blurred Lines” royalties in the future. Representatives for Williams and Thicke did not respond to People magazine’s request for comment. “I think the jury voted on emotion,” Williams told Access Hollywood.

Source: Fox News December 14, 2018 05:37 UTC