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The theme song for the long-running CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory has become the most lucrative hit for Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies. Frontman Ed Robertson credits the show's enduring success with transforming his financial fortunes. The track, written in just 15 minutes, has outpaced the band's previous chart-toppers in revenue.
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R&B singer Chris Brown is facing a lawsuit from songwriter Steve Chokpelle, who claims he was denied credit and compensation for lyrics he wrote for the tracks 'Monalisa' and 'Sensational.' The suit, filed in Manhattan federal court, accuses Brown and others of profiting millions from the songs without sharing revenues with Chokpelle. Chokpelle seeks to be declared a co-author and copyright owner.