Lizzo is facing a copyright lawsuit over her “I’m Going Til October,” a track she teased on social media to poke fun at Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad controversy but never actually commercially released.

The case, filed Tuesday by a group called GRC Trust, claims that the snippet of Lizzo’s provocative song (also known as “Good Jeans” in a direct reference to the Sweeney debacle) stole material from an earlier song called “Win or Lose (We Tried).”

Obtained by Billboard, the lawsuit is light on details – claiming Lizzo’s track “incorporates, interpolates, and samples instrumental and vocal elements” without more specifics. But it pointedly says that reps for the star have “acknowledged” that the materials were used.

The case is notable because Lizzo never formally released the song in question. Though she teased a snippet on TikTok, the star has not included it on any formal release, including her June mixtape My Face Hurts From Smiling. Her long-awaited next studio album, Love in Real Life, was scheduled to drop at some point in 2025 but she said last month she’s unsure if or when it will be released.

Posting a song featuring an uncleared sample on social media would still count as copyright infringement; but the stakes would be lower, because it would be harder to prove that Lizzo made substantial profits without actually selling the allegedly infringing song. Such pre-release disputes are more typically handled with private negotiations rather than full-blown lawsuits.

In a statement to Billboard, Lizzo’s reps said: “We are surprised that The GRC Trust filed this lawsuit. To be clear, the song has never been commercially released or monetized, and no decision has been made at this time regarding any future commercial release of the song.”

The American Eagle ads, launched in July under the tagline “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” sparked criticism that they were an allusion to eugenics and white supremacist ideals. That then prompted a right-wing backlash defending them and mocking the critiques.

In her August video on TikTok, Lizzo can be seen washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top. The clip features a snippet from “Going Til October,” in which the star raps: “No kizzy, he ain’t got no business being with me. Fat ass pretty face with the titties. Bitch, I got good jeans like I’m Sydney.”

According to Tuesday’s lawsuit, that snippet used material from “Win or Lose (We Tried).” But it’s unclear what exact song the lawsuit references, who wrote it, or whether it was released as a record. Attorneys for GRC a so-called revocable trust appearing in the case via a trustee named Jimmy Ginn, did not immediately return a request for more details or comment.

The copyright case is the latest legal headache for Lizzo. In 2023, she was hit with a bombshell lawsuit from three former dancers (Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez) who claimed they had experienced sexual harassment and a hostile work environment while working for the superstar. The case, which also included allegations of weight-shaming, racial and religious discrimination, remains pending amid a lengthy appeal.

Tex-Mex combo Grupo Frontera has entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with The Orchard, the Sony-owned music distribution company, covering both new releases and their existing catalog. Through this partnership, the band will gain access to The Orchard’s full suite of services and expansive global network, marking a significant step in their international growth.

The announcement aligns with the launch of Grupo Frontera’s new label, BorderTown Records, which will debut with the band’s third studio album, Lo Que Me Falta Por Llorar, arriving this Thursday (Oct. 23) at 8 p.m. EST. The album signals a bold new chapter for Grupo Frontera, transforming what they call “melancholy into rhythm and vulnerability into strength” through 13 tracks that reflect on love, loss and resilience.

The album features collaborations with major artists including Ozuna, Myke Towers, Tito Double P, Fuerza Regida, Cris MJ and Los Dareyes de la Sierra. Fans have already heard the first preview, “No Lo Ves” with Ozuna, and the album also includes their recent hit “Lalala.”

The band has been steadfast in releasing its music independently; indie label VHR Music put out its debut album in 2023, and the band self-released last year’s Jugando. 

“This new partnership with The Orchard marks an exciting new era for Grupo Frontera,” the band said in a statement. “It comes at the perfect time with the release of our new album. This collaboration represents growth, independence, and a global vision. We’ve always believed our music could travel beyond borders, and now we have the tools to create authentically, reach new audiences, and stay true to our roots. Our story began at the border, and now it continues around the world.”

Claudia Ochoa, vp of The Orchard Mexico, praised the group’s impact: “Grupo Frontera’s innovative sound, blending traditional norteño with global rhythms, has redefined Mexican music. Their work transcends cultural and generational divides, resonating with listeners through life’s diverse moments. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Grupo Frontera into The Orchard family and help spread their music to new audiences around the world.”

Formed in 2022 in Edinburg, Texas, Grupo Frontera quickly rose to fame with their TikTok-viral cover of Morat’s “No Se Va” and collaborations with stars like Bad Bunny — their track “Un x100to” became a Hot 100 top-five hit — and Fuerza Regida. Known for blending norteño, cumbia and modern Latin sounds, the band has earned several Latin Grammy Awards and are set to perform at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, set to take place at Miami’s James L. Knight Center on Thursday, Oct. 23. This year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards, airing on Telemundo, will also include performances by Puerto Rican vocalist Ángel Lopez, Venezuelan hitmaker Danny Ocean, reggaetón powerhouse Ozuna, tropical music legend Olga Tañón, and Italian icon Laura Pausini, among others.

EJAE, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter behind KPop Demon Hunters’ chart-topping single “Golden,” has signed with WME for worldwide representation across all areas of her music career.

A breakout voice from Netflix’s record-smashing animated musical film, EJAE is the singing voice of Rumi, the lead vocalist of the fictional girl group HUNTR/X. She also co-wrote several of the movie’s standout tracks, including “Golden,” which became a global sensation and a history-making hit for a female K-pop act.

“Golden” spent eight weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first time a song by a female K-pop artist reached No. 1. It also hit No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and has amassed more than 800 million streams on Spotify. The film’s soundtrack — on which EJAE contributed songs such as “How It’s Done,” “What It Sounds Like,” “Your Idol” (performed by the movie’s rival boy group Saja Boys), and the score centerpiece “Hunter’s Mantra” — became the first soundtrack in Billboard history to place four songs simultaneously in the Top 10.

EJAE’s momentum has continued beyond the film. She recently performed “Golden” live with HUNTR/X on The Tonight Show and appeared in a skit on Saturday Night Live. She was named one of Variety’s “10 Artisans to Watch” for 2025 and took home Best Original Soundtrack honors at this year’s K-World Dream Awards, while also earning a nomination for Song of the Summer at the MTV VMAs.

Before KPop Demon Hunters, EJAE had already established herself as a sought-after creative force in the K-pop world. Her writing and vocal production credits span some of the genre’s biggest acts, including aespa (“Drama,” “Armageddon”), Red Velvet (“Psycho”), Le Sserafim, TWICE, Taeyeon, NMIXX, and Fifty Fifty. In 2022, she received a Hollywood Music in Media Awards nomination for Best Original Song in a Video Game for “Rebirth” from League of Legends.

Just days after the death of Limp Bizkit co-founder bassist Sam Rivers at age 48 of undisclosed causes, TMZ is reporting that a spokesperson for St. Johns County, Florida Fire Rescue said they responded to a call on Saturday (Oct. 18) for a “nonresponsive person in cardiac arrest.”

At press time no official cause of death had been announced and the gossip site added that a spokesperson for the St. Johns County Sheriff’s office said that deputies responded to what is referred to as an “attended death” at Rivers’ address, meaning a call in which the deceased was a patient under medical care for a serious or life-threatening illness likely to result in a near-term death.

Billboard reached out to the St. Johns Country Fire Rescue and Sheriff’s offices — as well as Limp Bizkit’s spokesperson — for comment, but had not heard back at press time.

Rivers, 48, was diagnosed with liver disease in 2011 due to excessive drinking and received a liver transplant in 2017 after taking a temporary leave from the nu-metal band in 2015, before returning in 2018.

Singer Fred Durst posted an emotional tribute to Rivers on Monday saying, “it’s so tragic he’s not here now” and admitting that he’d gone through “gallons and gallons of tears since yesterday and I’m thinking, ‘my God, Sam’s a legend,’ you know? He did it. He lived it.” Earlier, the band — which also features guitarist Wes Borland, DJ Lethal and drummer John Otto — released a joint statement paying tribute to their beloved compatriot.

“Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic,” the group said. “The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound. From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.”

At press time it appeared the band planned to carry on with its planned late 2025 Gringo Papi South American tour dates, which will resume on Nov. 29 at Explanada del Estadio Banorte in Mexico City before moving on to Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Argentina before winding down on Dec. 20 in Sao Paulo, Brazil; no replacement for Rivers has been announced yet.

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