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Sam Smith, Normani Copyright Case Likely Headed for Trial As Judge Signals No Dismissal

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Rolling Stone

What happened

A federal judge said Friday he was leaning toward denying a summary judgment bid and sending the copyright battle over the multi-platinum hit “Dancing With a Stranger” to trial…

Key facts

  • Reported by Rolling Stone and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:24:07 UTC.

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