Pharrell Says That Marvin Gaye’s Family “Smelled Money” In “Blurred Lines” Lawsuit: Morning Mix

Christina Lee | July 28, 2014 5:00 am

:: Pharrell argued that Marvin Gaye‘s family “smelled money” during the ongoing courtroom battle over whether Robin Thicke‘s “Blurred Lines” plagiarized from Gaye’s “Got To Give It Up.” Ouch. [Billboard]

:: Nick Jonas says that his new solo album will boast “alternative pop with soul-based vocals,” and that it’s due out this fall. Look out for his video for “Chains,” starring Dylan Penn, coming soon. [THR]

:: Demi Lovato and Cher Lloyd will perform “Really Don’t Care” at this year’s Teen Choice Awards on August 10. Hilary Duff, Lea Michele and Fifth Harmony will also make appearances. [FOX]

:: A Johnny Rockets server recently yelled at Aretha Franklin for trying to eat a to-go hamburger inside the restaurant. A spokeswoman for the chain has since apologized. [Billboard]

:: A fan wrote to Taylor Swift asking for advice on unrequited love – and to her delight, Swift wrote back. “Feel good about being the kind of person who loves selflessly,” Swift said. [Los Angeles Times]

:: Uh, Katy Perry really likes Nicki Minaj‘s “Anaconda” single art. [Twitter]

Find out what music you can catch on TV today after the jump.

:: Today (NBC) — Christina Perri :: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (syndicated) — Bastille :: Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) — Conor Oberst :: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — Jenny Lewis :: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — Train :: Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC) — Christina Perri :: The Arsenio Hall Show (syndicated) — TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank)