The son of a French fashion photographer is suing Madonna over a number of photos used to promote new song 'Hollywood'. The images show Madonna leaning over a table staring into a round mirror and straddling a television set. Samuel Bourdin, son of photographer Guy Bourdin, says the images rip off those taken by his late father Guy for French Vogue from the 1950s to 1980s. The lawsuit, filed in Manhatten, claims the photos enfringe Bourdin's copyright because "composition, background, wardrobe, lighting, narrative, camera angle, decor and objects depicted are strikingly similar." No word on what kind of damages are being claimed.
Oct 1, 2003
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Madonna sued by son of fashion photographer Guy Bourdin
Samuel Bourdin, son of photographer Guy Bourdin, is suing Madonna in Manhattan, claiming photos promoting 'Hollywood' copy his late father's work for French Vogue.