Randy Jackson, MTV Accused Of Stealing Concept For “America’s Best Dance Crew”
American Idol judge Randy Jackson and MTV have been named in a new lawsuit over allegations that the idea for their reality dance contest, America’s Best Dance Crew, was stolen from a Los Angeles dance instructor.
Last week, Dwight McGhee filed papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court suing Randy and MTV for allegedly copying his idea. The choreographer claims he pitched the format of a dancing show, titled International Breakerz League, to the network in 2004. McGhee claims the network snubbed him only to use the concept four years later without his involvement.
He is seeking $2 million, TMZ.com reports. The fifth season of America’s Best Dance Crew premiered last Thursday night.
Written by Castina on February 3rd, 2010 | Tagged as: America's Best Dance Crew,MTV,Randy Jackson,TV,TV News
On February 3rd 2010, Richard Font wrote:
I heard it through the grapevine that the idea for this show was stolen before. That's crazy because the show is a hit. I hope Mr. Mcghee get what he deserves!