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Displaying all articles tagged:
Lawsuits
revenge thriller irl
July 31, 2021
Gerard Butler Sues
Olympus Has Fallen
Producers for Profits
Butler’s lawsuit claims, “Producers embarked on a scheme designed to grossly misrepresent the finances of the film.”
By
Rebecca Alter
lawsuits
July 29, 2021
Scarlett Johansson Is Suing Disney for Releasing
Black Widow
Online
Live, laugh, love, lawsuit.
By
Zoe Haylock
lawsuits
July 29, 2021
Esmé Bianco Sues Marilyn Manson for Sexual Assault and Battery
His lawyers called the allegations a conspiracy “to monetize and exploit the Me Too movement.”
By
Zoe Haylock
lawsuits
July 21, 2021
Florence’s Uffizi Gallery Is Suing Pornhub
Leave the Venus of Urbino alone!
By
Bethy Squires
no fun!
July 19, 2021
Sex Pistols Are Bringing Anarchy to the Courtroom
John Lydon is being sued by two other members … over music licensing for a Sex Pistols series.
By
Devon Ivie
the law
July 8, 2021
Diplo Sued for Allegedly Filming Coerced Sex Act Without Consent
The plaintiff has since dismissed the suit, saying in a statement that “no payment was offered or requested.”
By
Justin Curto
lawsuits
June 30, 2021
Kesha Has Won a Major Victory in Ongoing Legal Battle With Dr. Luke
Kesha will be allowed to use recent anti-SLAPP laws.
By
Bethy Squires
lawsuits
June 30, 2021
James Franco Agrees to Pay $2.2 Million in Sexual-Misconduct Lawsuit Settlement
The actor had been sued for fraud and sexual misconduct by a group of former acting students.
By
Brennan Carley
lawsuits
June 16, 2021
FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf Are in ‘Productive’ Talks to Settle Abuse Lawsuit
A follow-up court date has been set for December 15.
By
Bethy Squires
lawsuits
June 15, 2021
Jay-Z Sues Photographer Jonathan Mannion Over Likeness Use
Mannion shot the cover of Jay-Z’s debut album,
Reasonable Doubt
.
By
Charu Sinha
crime
May 28, 2021
Marilyn Manson Accused of Sexual Assault and Battery in New Lawsuit
The singer’s accuser also alleges he showed her a tape seemingly depicting the abuse of a teenage fan.
By
Halle Kiefer
crime
May 17, 2021
Two New Accusers Say They Were ‘Drugged’ and ‘Trafficked’ by T.I. and Tiny
The LAPD now confirms they’ve opened an investigation into allegations against the rapper and his wife.
By
Zoe Haylock
lawsuits
May 7, 2021
Daily Mail
Argues Nothing Defamatory About Buying Booze, Dating Jane Krakowski
Despite what MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell wants to argue.
By
Halle Kiefer
the law
Apr. 14, 2021
Chet Hanks’s Ex-Girlfriend Sues Him for $1 Million, Alleges Assault
She claims he called her a “Black b*tch.”
By
Victoria Bekiempis
lawsuits
Mar. 25, 2021
Taylor Swift Is Being Sued by a Fantasy Theme Park for Trademark Infringement
After Swift’s rights company filed a separate suit, both claims have now been dropped.
By
Chris Murphy
lawsuits
Mar. 25, 2021
Johnny Depp Denied Appeal in ‘Wife Beater’ Libel Case
U.K. Court of Appeal upheld that the label is “substantially true.”
By
Zoe Haylock
lawsuits
Mar. 18, 2021
Vanessa Bryant Names Officers Who Allegedly Shared Kobe Bryant Crash Photos
The officers are accused of sharing graphic crash photos with unauthorized people.
By
Charu Sinha
lawsuits
Mar. 2, 2021
Chris D’Elia Sued for Violating Child Porn and Exploitation Law
The lawsuit alleges D’Elia solicited explicit photos from a 17-year-old girl.
By
Charu Sinha
the law
Feb. 24, 2021
Chance the Rapper Sues His Manager, Defends
The Big Day
The new suit claims Pat Corcoran used his association with Chance to further his own business interests.
By
Justin Curto
lawsuits
Feb. 21, 2021
James Franco Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit Reaches a Settlement Deal
Franco was accused of coercion into sexual acts in his position as an acting teacher.
By
Rebecca Alter
celebrity
Feb. 20, 2021
Margaret Qualley Thanks FKA Twigs for Speaking Out Against Shia LaBeouf
Qualley and LaBeouf broke up last month.
By
Charu Sinha
lawsuits
Feb. 11, 2021
LaBeouf Denies ‘Each and Every Allegation’ in FKA Twigs Abuse Lawsuit
His attorneys also request the singer be required to pay LaBeouf’s legal costs.
By
Halle Kiefer
exits
Feb. 9, 2021
CAA No Longer Representing Shia LaBeouf Following Sexual-Battery Lawsuit
He is currently in inpatient treatment.
By
Charu Sinha
lawsuits
Feb. 4, 2021
Migos Drop Million-Dollar Malpractice Lawsuit Against Longtime Attorney
The hip hop trio’s July 2020 malpractice suit against Damien Granderson has reportedly been “dismissed with prejudice.”
By
Chris Murphy
copyright
Jan. 8, 2021
Tracy Chapman Wins $450K Copyright Suit Against Nicki Minaj
Minaj made an offer for using Chapman’s “Baby Can I Hold You” in a leaked song.
By
Zoe Haylock
lawsuits
Dec. 27, 2020
Cardi B Ends 2020 By Ending Ongoing Legal Battle With Former Manager
“Feels good to be free.”
By
Halle Kiefer
the law
Dec. 22, 2020
Tekashi 6ix9ine Sued for Role in Armed Robbery
The attack was a case of “mistaken identity.”
By
Victoria Bekiempis
lawsuits
Dec. 13, 2020
Sia Calls Shia LaBeouf a ‘Pathological Liar’ Who ‘Conned’ Her Into Relationship
Amid FKA twigs’s allegations of abuse, Sia shared her support and her own experience with Shia LaBeouf, calling him “very sick.”
By
Rebecca Alter
lawsuits
Dec. 11, 2020
FKA Twigs Sues Ex-Boyfriend Shia LaBeouf, Claiming ‘Relentless Abuse’
“I don’t think people would ever think that it would happen to me,” she said. “But I think that’s the thing. It can happen to anybody.”
By
Devon Ivie
the law
Dec. 9, 2020
G Herbo Charged With Fraud, Allegedly Bought Designer Puppies, Private Jets
The rapper has now pleaded not guilty and faces up to six years.
By
Chris Murphy
celebrity
Dec. 9, 2020
Johnny Depp Was Allegedly ‘Romantic’ With Angelina Jolie, Marion Cotillard
And they could be dragged into his American defamation case against Amber Heard.
By
Justin Curto
the law
Dec. 8, 2020
Another Judge Blocks Trump’s TikTok Ban
The latest deadline will reportedly be “overlooked.”
By
Zoe Haylock
the law
Dec. 5, 2020
Chance the Rapper’s Former Manager Sues Him and Brutally Roasts
The Big Day
Pat Corcoran is claiming over $3 million in missed commissions after his April firing.
By
Justin Curto
lawsuits
Nov. 17, 2020
Russell Simmons Evades Rape Lawsuit Due to Statute of Limitations
A Los Angeles judge has ruled in favor of the music producer, who was accused of rape and infliction of emotional distress.
By
Zoe Haylock
the law
Nov. 12, 2020
Selena
Movie Producer Sues Netflix, Quintanilla Family Over
Selena: The Serie
s
Moctesuma Esparza is seeking $1 million for an alleged breach of contract.
By
Justin Curto
fantastic beasts
Nov. 9, 2020
Warner Bros. Gives Johnny Depp the Boot From
Fantastic Beasts
New reports say that Depp had shot just one scene before leaving.
By
Justin Curto
lawsuits
Nov. 2, 2020
Johnny Depp Loses Libel Case Against British Tabloid
The Sun
British High Court ruled they were right to call him a “wife-beater” for (allegedly) abusing Amber Heard.
By
Zoe Haylock
lawsuits
Sept. 24, 2020
Bryan Callen Is Suing the Husband of His Rape Accuser
The comedian is fighting back against attempts to have him “blacklisted, destitute, never to work again.”
By
Megh Wright
lawsuits
Sept. 17, 2020
Nicki Minaj Scores Win in Legal Battle With Tracy Chapman
To freedom!
By
Chris Murphy
lawsuits
Sept. 16, 2020
Blues Singer Anita “Lady A” White Countersues the Former Lady Antebellum
Citing “lost sales, diminished brand identity, and diminution in the value of and goodwill associated with the mark.”
By
Zoe Haylock
jussie smollett
Sept. 10, 2020
Jussie Smollett Maintains His Innocence on Instagram Ahead of Court Appearance
Angela Davis and co-founder of the Chicago Black Lives Matter chapter Aislinn Pulley also voiced their support for the actor.
By
Chris Murphy
legal battles
Aug. 28, 2020
Bad News,
Fortnite
Fans: Apple Has Terminated Epic Games’ Developer Account
The tech giant and the video-game company are currently embroiled in a legal battle.
By
Halle Kiefer
tiktok
Aug. 24, 2020
Trump Will Be Hearing From TikTok’s Attorneys
The company is suing the Trump administration.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
truth bomb
Aug. 16, 2020
Lizzo Is 100 Percent That Bitch Who Won Her ‘Truth Hurts’ Lawsuit
A judge has dismissed the case.
By
Devon Ivie
extremely online
Aug. 8, 2020
TikTok Is Reportedly Suing the Trump Administration
Try making a dance challenge out of this.
By
Devon Ivie
the law
Aug. 5, 2020
Woman Accuses Migos Rapper Takeoff of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit
The lawsuit concerns a June 23 party.
By
Justin Curto
lawsuits
Aug. 3, 2020
Hollywood Foreign Press Assoc. Hit With Antitrust Suit by Norwegian Journalist
Journalist Kjersti Flaa accuses the organization behind the Golden Globes of fostering a “culture of corruption.”
By
Halle Kiefer
lawsuits
July 31, 2020
Alan Dershowitz Demands Apology From
The Good Fight
Over Jeffrey Epstein Episode
“As one might explain to a small child, the Series, its characters, and the things they say are all make-believe,” replies ViacomCBS.
By
Halle Kiefer
not on my watch
July 23, 2020
Clint Eastwood Sues Companies for Using His Name to Sell CBD for Some Reason
Because who wouldn’t want to buy CBD endorsed by a crotchety 90-year-old man?
By
Chris Murphy
lawsuits
July 21, 2020
Producer Sues the Academy Over ‘Bland, Formulaic’ Social Media Presence
“It is the Academy’s stubborn refusal to engage the audience on social media that dooms the Oscars to a has-been awards show.”
By
Halle Kiefer
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