Beyoncé Faces Renewed Copyright Lawsuit Over "Alien Superstar" Sample

Superstar Beyoncé and her label, Parkwood Entertainment, are confronting a renewed copyright lawsuit regarding an alleged unauthorized sample used in the spoken-word intro of her track "Alien Superstar," from the 2022 album "Renaissance." The plaintiff, Hirose Enterprise, asserts ownership of the sampled material and claims that Beyoncé's team failed to secure proper permission for its use. This legal challenge seeks an injunction to prevent further distribution of the song and demands damages tied to its earnings.