Industry Jun 14, 2026

Elvis Costello Addresses Olivia Rodrigo Plagiarism Allegations

It’s alleged her 2021 track Brutal rips off Pump It Up

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Elvis Costello Addresses Olivia Rodrigo Plagiarism Allegations

Elvis Costello will not be suing Olivia Rodrigo over claims that her song 'Brutal' plagiarized his 1978 track 'Pump It Up.' Costello mentioned that Bob Dylan had teased him about potential legal action but ultimately no lawsuit was filed. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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