More than a quarter century after Elton John’s “Nikita” told the tale of a star-crossed Cold War romance, a South African is alleging in a federal lawsuit filed in Chicago that the legendary ...

CHICAGO (CN) – A freelance photographer claims in court that Elton John swiped the lyrics for his hit song “Nikita” from a song the photographer wrote 29 years ago. Guy Hobbs sued Elton John, Bernard ...

Although 'Nikita' was an international smash that reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, it is hardly considered to be a highlight of Elton John's career.

A federal appellate court dismissed an aspiring songwriter’s suit against Elton John and Bernie Taupin, claiming that they lifted their song “Nikita” from a song he wrote called “Natasha.” ...

Elton John Off the Hook in "Nikita" Lyrics Lawsuit Judge rules pop icon didn't infringe unknown songwriter's tune, "Natasha" By Jefferson Reid Nov 04, 2012 1:40 AM Tags. Legal Music Lawsuit.

Elton John is being sued by a man who claims the hit song "Nikita" is a ripoff of his own song "Natasha." Problem? Elton John's song came out nearly 30 years ago.

CHICAGO (CN) – A photojournalist who claims that Elton John’s song “Nikita” is a rip-off of the ballad he wrote for a Ukrainian waitress cannot sue, a federal judge ruled. Guy Hobbs sued Elton John ...

A federal appellate court dismissed an aspiring songwriter's suit against Elton John and Bernie Taupin, claiming that they lifted their song "Nikita" from a song he wrote called "Natasha.

Elton John 's six-show London residency with percussionist Ray Cooper in May 1977 will be available on CD, vinyl and ...