Original Village People Cop sues new group

Topix Gay News  Feb 10 09

Victor Willis, the original lead singer of the group the Village People and the songwriter who helped write hits like "Y.M.C.A" and "Macho Man," has filed a lawsuit against a new version of the Village People.

The Village People's first cop is claiming a New York company, Sixuvus Ltd, the promoters the new Village People, continue to use his voice and picture to promote the Village People 2.0. He is also seeking at least $1 million and a judge's order that they can no longer use his image or voice. Full story...

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