NEW YORK—Arguing that the country artist’s hairstyle was damaging the value of her own well-established signature look, pop star Taylor Swift filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Ella Langley of bangs infringement. “Ms. Langley’s shaggy curtain bangs are clearly a direct copy of Swift’s Lover-era hair,” Swift’s attorney Douglas Baldridge wrote in the court filing, which sought $100 in damages and an immediate change in hairstyle from Langley. “My client supports fellow musicians and has a proven track record of uplifting female voices in music, but she is also a savvy businesswoman with assets to protect. While Ms. Langley may have come up with this haircut independently, the similarities are notable enough that her hair could easily be mistaken for Ms. Swift’s trademark face-framing fringe, creating consumer confusion and diluting Ms. Swift’s brand. We request that Ms. Langley take immediate action to rectify the situation, either by shaving her head or wearing a big hat until her bangs grow out.” At press time, the suit had reportedly been settled out of court, with Langley agreeing to pay Swift and never wear red lipstick again.
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