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Rumors were circulating today that The Beach Boys, best known for their1965 hit California Girls, were considering a lawsuit against Katy Perry over California Gurls.

Band member Mike Love is speaking out to set the record straight. “The Beach Boys are definitely not suing Katy Perry,” Love told ET. “In fact, we are flattered that her fantastically successful song is bringing to mind to millions of people our 1965 recording of The Beach Boys California Girls. We think her song is great and wish her all the success in the world.”

Rondo Music, responsible for publishing The Beach Boys music, doesn’t seem to be as forgiving as Love. “Using the words or melody in a new song taken from an original work is not appropriate under any circumstances, particularly one as well known and iconic as California Girls.”

The music company rep further explained, “We would like to make it clear that there is no lawsuit against the writers or publishers of California Gurls. We have established diminutive claim. It is up to the six writers and various publishers of California Gurls to decide whether they honor the claim or not.”

Listen to California Girls and California Gurls below. Let us know what you think…is Katy infringing or not?