Judge Dismisses Taylor Swift Copyright Claims | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Taylor Swift secures another legal victory as a federal judge dismisses a copyright lawsuit claiming she stole lyrics from poet Kimberly Marasco’s work — including from hits like “The Man” and “My Tears Ricochet.” The judge ruled that common phrases and metaphors — like “gaslighting,” “fire,” “rain,” and “love” — aren’t protected under copyright law. Marasco’s claims, previously rejected in September for the same reasons, were deemed legally baseless and absurd by Taylor’s team. While Marasco plans to appeal, Taylor’s camp remains silent on the latest win. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…