Beach Boys are Not Suing Katy Perry

Beach Boy Mike Love is speaking out about reports that the iconic band was suing Katy Perry over her chart-topping song "California Gurls."


"The Beach Boys are definitely not suing Katy Perry," Love tells "The Insider." "In fact, we are flattered that her fantastically successful song is bringing to mind to millions of people our 1965 recording of the Beach Boys' 'California Girls.' We think her song is great and wish her all the success in the world."
Meanwhile, a rep for Rondor Music, Brian Wilson and Love's publisher, reaffirmed that they are not suing but added that they have, in fact, taken some action on the topic. "In regard to the various rumors circulating, we would like to make it clear that there is no lawsuit against the writers or publishers of 'California Gurls.' We have established diminutive claim. It is up to the six writers and various publishers of 'California Gurls' to decide whether they honor the claim or not," the rep told "The Insider."
"Using the words or melody in a new song taken from an original work is not appropriate under any circumstances, particularly one as well known and iconic as 'California Girls.' Rondor Music, who publishes the works of Brian Wilson and Mike Love, is committed to protecting the rights of its artists and songwriters, and with the support of the writers, that is exactly what we are doing," the rep added.