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Article: Frankie Lymon's widow files suit against record company over song royalties.(Emire Lymon; Rhino Records)(Brief Article)
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- Jet
- Article date:
- September 28, 1998
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Emira Lymon, widow of the 1950s singer Frankie Lymon, whose life is featured in the hit movie Why Do Fools Fall In Love, has filed a lawsuit against Rhino Records alleging the company owes her more money for the use of the singer's songs.
Why Do Fools Fall in Love tells the story of Frankie Lymon's three widows who tight over his estate. The film stars Larenz Tate as Lymon, Vivica A. Fox, Halle Berry and Lela Rochon.
Mrs. Lymon, a retired schoolteacher who is portrayed in the movie by Lela Rochon, alleged in the recent lawsuit that Rhino reduced her share of royalties when it entered a licensing deal with Warner Brothers Studios.
Rhino owns ...