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Lawsuits
lawsuits
Aug. 24, 2018
Prince’s Family Files Lawsuit Alleging Doctor Failed to Treat Singer’s Addiction
Dr. Michael Schulenberg previously paid a fine for allegedly prescribing medication for Prince under his bodyguard’s name.
By
Halle Kiefer
courts
Aug. 24, 2018
Sony Says It Didn’t Admit Posthumous Michael Jackson Songs Were Fake
The label says it did not concede in court that three songs on 2010’s
Michael
were actually sung by an impersonator.
By
Nate Jones
#metoo
Aug. 15, 2018
Taylor Swift Gets Emotional Onstage While Addressing Her Sexual Assault
“This is the day the jury sided in my favor and said that they believed me.”
By
Halle Kiefer
lawsuits
July 18, 2018
What Is NBC Hiding About
The
Biggest Loser
?
The New York
Post
is determined to get to the bottom of this.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
s-town
July 16, 2018
New Lawsuit Alleges
S-Town
Podcast Exploited Its Subject John B. McLemore
The suit claims McLemore didn’t consent to the airing of private details about his life, including his sexual orientation and mental-health status.
By
Halle Kiefer
lawsuits
July 9, 2018
Johnny Depp Being Sued for Punching Someone on the
City of Lies
Set
This guy.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
lawsuits
July 5, 2018
Cardi B Is Countersuing Her Former Manager for $15 Million
The suit alleges he was “attempting to control her personal life, telling her who she should and should not see romantically.”
By
Anne Victoria Clark
music
June 23, 2018
Kanye West and Tidal Are Being Sued for Real
There are already plans to depose Yeezy himself.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
legal troubles
June 22, 2018
Johnny Depp’s Request to Delay Fraud Trial Against Former Managers Denied
First that
Rolling Stone
profile, now this.
By
Halle Kiefer
June 15, 2018
Dr. Luke Denies Music Exec Told Kesha, Lady Gaga About Katy Perry’s Alleged Rape
“Oh what a tangled web you weave when first you practice to deceive,” Dr. Luke’s legal team said in a new statement
By
Halle Kiefer
harvey weinstein
June 1, 2018
Harvey Weinstein Is Facing Yet Another Class-Action Lawsuit
Three women allege Weinstein sexually assaulted them.
By
Hunter Harris
May 31, 2018
Frances Bean Cobain’s Ex Is Suing Her Mom for Alleged Plot to Kidnap & Kill Him
Defendants in the suit filed by Isaiah Silva include former Britney Spears manager Sam Lutfi and
13 Reasons Why
’s Ross Butler.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
#freekesha
May 29, 2018
Kesha’s Fight for Freedom From Dr. Luke Rejected Once Again
An appeals court has ruled she cannot seek release from her record deal in an ongoing lawsuit.
By
Dee Lockett
the harvey weinstein case
May 28, 2018
Harvey Weinstein Rape Accuser Criticizes Court for Letting Him Roam Free
“Money buys VIP treatment in the justice system.”
By
Devon Ivie
how to get to lawsuit street?
May 27, 2018
Melissa McCarthy’s Lewd Puppet Film Is Being Sued by
Sesame Street
They don’t love being associated with puppet jizz. And puppet banging. And puppet ecstasy.
By
Devon Ivie
courts
May 4, 2018
Olivia de Havilland Reignites
Feud
Feud, Brings Case to California Supreme Court
The Hollywood legend sued FX for defamation over her portrayal in the Ryan Murphy anthology series.
By
Jackson McHenry
lawsuits
May 2, 2018
Viacom Being Sued for Sexual Misconduct of Two Former Executives
A Hollywood legacy child is seeking $100 million in damages from the company.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
harvey weinstein
Apr. 30, 2018
Ashley Judd Is Suing Harvey Weinstein for Harassment and Defamation
Among other complaints, Judd is seeking to recoup earnings lost by losing a role in
The Lord of the Rings
.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
lawsuits
Apr. 27, 2018
Cardi B’s Former Manager Is Suing Her for $10 Million
Klenord “Shaft” Raphael claims the rapper is in breach of contract.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
russell simmons
Apr. 25, 2018
One of the Rape Lawsuits Against Russell Simmons Has Been Dropped
He is still facing a different, $10 million suit from another accuser.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
wrongful death
Apr. 23, 2018
Prince’s Family Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Against Hospital, Walgreens
The suit alleges the singer received improper care at a medical center after an overdose forced his private plane to land in Moline, Illinois.
By
Halle Kiefer
lawsuits
Apr. 16, 2018
Mockingbird
Producer Offers to Stage Play in Courtroom Following New Lawsuit
The author’s estate sued Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming stage version of her classic novel, saying the play’s Atticus Finch veers from the source material.
By
Halle Kiefer
lawsuits
Apr. 13, 2018
Stan Lee Sues Ex-Business Manager for Abuse, Fraud, Selling His Blood as Merch
The lawsuit alleges Jerardo Olivarez is one of several “unscrupulous businessmen” who targeted Lee following his wife’s death in 2017.
By
Halle Kiefer
lawsuits
Apr. 9, 2018
Geoffrey Rush Is Suing for Defamation Over His Accuser’s #MeToo Story
The lawsuit claims Rush is “virtually housebound” after the accusations.
By
Devon Ivie
lawsuits
Apr. 4, 2018
Russell Simmons Denies Rape Allegation, Demands Jury Trial
Jennifer Jarosik accused Simmons of sexually assaulting her in his home. She is suing him for $5 million.
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Apr. 4, 2018
Kylie and Kendall Jenner Have Settled That Lawsuit Involving a Tupac T-Shirt
A photographer was suing the sisters for copyright infringement.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
lawsuits
Apr. 4, 2018
The Duffer Brothers Are Being Sued Over the Plot of
Stranger Things
The suit claims similarities to a 2012 short film
Montauk
.
By
Jackson McHenry
lawsuits
Apr. 3, 2018
Man Who Threw Banana Peel at Dave Chappelle Is Now Suing Dave Chappelle
Christian Englander, the man responsible for “Bananagate,” claims he was assaulted by Chappelle’s bodyguard as he was being restrained.
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Mar. 28, 2018
Edward Norton’s Production Company Sued After Fatal Set-Fire in Harlem
On March 22 a fire broke out in a building being used by Norton’s Class 5 Films for
Motherless Brooklyn
.
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Mar. 21, 2018
Court Rules That ‘Blurred Lines’ Lawsuit Wasn’t Actually That Blurry
But T.I. managed to escape with his fortune intact.
By
Jackson McHenry
james levine
Mar. 15, 2018
James Levine Sues the Met Opera Days After He Was Fired Over Abuse Allegations
The conductor and former music director is suing the Met for breach of contract and defamation.
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Mar. 14, 2018
Harper Lee Estate Sues Over Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway
To Kill a Mockingbird
The estate claims the play deviates too far from Lee’s novel in its depiction of Atticus Finch.
By
Jackson McHenry
Feb. 26, 2018
John Oliver Reminds Coal CEO Bob Murray to ‘Eat Shit’ After Judge […]
This clip from last night’s Last Week Tonight includes two great things: First up is an update on coal CEO Bob Murray’s defamation suit against […]
By
Megh Wright
the weinstein company
Feb. 26, 2018
The Weinstein Company Will File for Bankruptcy
“While we recognize that this is an extremely unfortunate outcome for our employees, our creditors and any victims, the board has no choice.”
By
Halle Kiefer
Feb. 20, 2018
Tavis Smiley Suing PBS After Being Fired for Sexual Misconduct
Smiley’s suit alleges that PBS ended his talk show over “trumped-up” sexual misconduct accusations.
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Feb. 20, 2018
Milo Yiannopoulos Drops Publisher Lawsuit, But We’ll Always Have Those Notes
He had sued for $10 million over the canceled release of his memoir.
By
Dee Lockett
Feb. 11, 2018
New York Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against the Weinstein Company
The suit alleges TWC failed to protect employees from Harvey Weinstein’s “unrelenting sexual harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.”
By
Halle Kiefer
Feb. 5, 2018
A Comedian Is Suing UCB for ‘Reverse Gender Discrimination’ After Getting […]
Back in August 2016, New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade theaters banned a comedian after multiple women came forward with rape allegations […]
By
Megh Wright
tv
Jan. 24, 2018
Walking Dead
Stuntman’s Mother Sues AMC for Wrongful Death
Susan Bernecker says AMC failed to take reasonable safety precautions.
By
Hunter Harris
Jan. 11, 2018
11 Things Radiohead Could Do That Would Be Smarter Than Suing Lana Del Rey
To be fair, just about anything would be smarter than suing her.
By
Frank Guan
ask an expert
Jan. 11, 2018
Making Sense of Radiohead’s Nonsensical Copyright Dispute With Lana Del Rey
Lana claims Radiohead wants 100 percent of her song’s publishing. Radiohead says it never sued. What’s really going on?
By
Dee Lockett
lawsuits
Jan. 9, 2018
Radiohead Is Suing Lana Del Rey for Copyright Infringement (and a
Lot
of Money)
“Their lawyers have been relentless,” Del Rey said.
By
Devon Ivie
haters gon hate
Jan. 4, 2018
Taylor Swift Says No One Can Own the Idea of Players Who Will Play
You cannot “monopolize the idea that players will play and haters will hate.”
By
Dee Lockett
lawsuits
Jan. 2, 2018
Tom Petty’s Publisher Sues Spotify for a Measly $1.6 Billion
Pfft
, chump change.
By
Dee Lockett
harvey weinstein
Dec. 20, 2017
Marco Polo
Producer Files Harassment Lawsuit Against Harvey Weinstein and TWC
Alexandra Canosa filed a lawsuit accusing Weinstein of sexual harassment, battery, and assault. She is suing for $10 million.
By
Tolly Wright
michael jackson
Dec. 20, 2017
Judge Rules in Favor of Michael Jackson’s Estate in Sex-Abuse Lawsuit
The judge ruled that choreographer Wade Robson filed his legal complaint after the statute of limitations.
By
Tolly Wright
defamation
Dec. 8, 2017
Charlie Sheen Sues
National Enquirer
Over Corey Haim Rape Accusation
The actor denied claims that he had sex with 13-year-old Haim on the set of the 1986 film
Lucas.
By
Halle Kiefer
lawsuits
Dec. 6, 2017
Harvey Weinstein’s Former Assistant Plans to Sue for Sexual Harassment
She says Weinstein threatened her family if she did not comply with his demands.
By
Dee Lockett
lawsuits
Dec. 5, 2017
Terry Crews Sues WME Agent Adam Venit for Sexual Assault
Crews claims Venit groped him at an industry party last year.
By
Dee Lockett
lawsuits
Nov. 3, 2017
Crystal Castles’ Ethan Kath Sues Alice Glass Over Rape Accusation
Glass claimed that Kath raped and psychologically abused her over the course of ten years.
By
Dee Lockett
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