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Lawsuits
lawsuits
Nov. 2, 2017
Brett Ratner Sues Woman for Libel Over Rape Claim
On Facebook, a woman alleged Ratner “was a rapist on at least one night in Hollywood about 12 years ago.”
By
Hunter Harris
lawsuits
Oct. 31, 2017
Hawaii Five-0
Assistant Sues CBS For Ignoring Alleged Harassment
The assistant says her co-worker, son of an executive producer, put thumb tacks on her chair, spit on her, and threatened to set her desk on fire.
By
Hunter Harris
lawsuits
Oct. 26, 2017
Harvey Weinstein Is Suing the Weinstein Company to ‘Save’ It (and Himself)
He claims he needs documents in the company’s possession to exonerate him and TWC in any upcoming legal battles.
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Oct. 19, 2017
LeVar Burton Is No Longer Being Sued for Using His
Reading Rainbow
Catchphrase
“But you don’t have to take my word for it.”
By
Jada Yuan
lawsuits
Oct. 7, 2017
Lisa Bloom Has Quit As Harvey Weinstein’s Adviser
That was fast.
By
Devon Ivie
sexual assault
Sept. 24, 2017
Ain’t It Cool News
Founder Harry Knowles Accused of Sexual Assault
Knowles “categorically” denies the claims.
By
Hunter Harris
haters gon hate
Sept. 19, 2017
3LW’s ‘Playas Gon’ Play’ Songwriters Sue Over Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’
Swift’s reps call the lawsuit “nothing more than a money grab.”
By
Dee Lockett
lawsuits
Sept. 13, 2017
Rebel Wilson Wins Historic Payout in Defamation Suit Against Australian Tabloids
The judge wanted to send a message with the large sum.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
hey mickey
Sept. 1, 2017
Hey! Toni Basil Is Not So Fine With Everyone’s Unauthorized Use of ‘Mickey’
She’s suing Disney, Viacom,
South Park
, and more.
By
Dee Lockett
legal battles
Aug. 31, 2017
Flavor Flav Sues Chuck D and Public Enemy Over Unpaid Royalties
He also claims his voice and image were used without his consent on the latest album.
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Aug. 29, 2017
How Justin Bieber’s Swollen Balls Got a Hospital Employee Fired
*Eyes emoji*
By
Hunter Harris
sad lawsuits
Aug. 25, 2017
Bill Nye Is Suing Disney for
Science Guy
Profits in True Bummer of a Lawsuit
Nye accuses Disney and Buena Vista Television of underpaying him by $9.3 million.
By
Halle Kiefer
contract negotiations
Aug. 23, 2017
Judge Judy Doesn’t Negotiate with CBS; Her Demands Are Always Met
“CBS had no choice but to pay me.”
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Aug. 15, 2017
Another Woman Claims She Was Sexually Victimized by Roman Polanski As a Teenager
The woman says she was 16 when the assault occurred.
By
Devon Ivie
zombie lawsuits
Aug. 14, 2017
The Walking Dead
Creator and Producers Sue AMC Over Profits From the Series
The suit lodges similar allegations to those made by ex–
Walking Dead
showrunner Frank Darabont in his lawsuit.
By
Halle Kiefer
lawsuits
Aug. 5, 2017
Baby Driver
Has Found Itself in the Middle of a Musical Lawsuit
How oddly fitting.
By
Devon Ivie
Aug. 2, 2017
The ACLU Defends John Oliver Against Coal CEO Bob Murray: ‘Anyone Can […]
Back in June, news broke that Murray Energy Corporation CEO Bob Murray filed a lawsuit against John Oliver and Last Week Tonight after the HBO […]
By
Megh Wright
legal battles
July 30, 2017
Lady Gaga Hits Back at Dr. Luke Subpoena for Kesha Case
Texts sent from Kesha to Lady Gaga are at the center of Dr. Luke’s claim.
By
David Canfield
feud olivia and ryan
July 1, 2017
7 Things Olivia de Havilland Wants Ryan Murphy to Know About Her
He messed with the wrong “living legend.”
By
David Canfield
lawsuits
June 24, 2017
Johnny Depp’s Former Business Managers Allege Depp Abused Amber Heard
He was reportedly “extremely volatile.”
By
Jenni Miller
courts
June 23, 2017
Dr. Luke’s Case Defamation Case Against Kesha’s Mom Has Been Dismissed
Pebe Sebert and the producer issued a joint statement.
By
Jackson McHenry
June 22, 2017
John Oliver Is Being Sued by the Coal Company CEO He Said Would Sue Him
John Oliver devoted most of last week’s episode of Last Week Tonight to the coal industry and Trump’s empty promises to bring miners’ jobs […]
By
Megh Wright
hot coals
June 22, 2017
A Squirrel-Obsessed Coal Czar Is Suing HBO Over a John Oliver Segment
The suit alleges a “meticulously planned attempt to assassinate the character and reputation” of Trump pal Robert E. Murray.
By
Hunter Harris
lawsuits
June 21, 2017
Electric Daisy Carnival Festival Sued Over Death of 2015 Attendee
Nicholas Tom died following an ecstasy overdose at the festival.
By
Dee Lockett
June 20, 2017
Producer Claims Future Sued Desiigner for Copyright Infringement Over ‘Panda’
Turns out, Future might not have been joking around when he joked around about how much Desiigner sounds like him.
By
Halle Kiefer
cosby trial
June 18, 2017
The Bill Cosby Trial: What Went Wrong?
Was the case simply not as strong as the prosecutors hoped?
By
Natalie Hope McDonald
cosby trial
June 17, 2017
Prosecutors Will Retry Bill Cosby on Sex Charges
“Nobody is above the law.”
By
Natalie Hope McDonald
May 31, 2017
Johnny Depp’s Sister Allegedly Used His Money for Her Daughter’s Wedding
Though Depp’s ex-money managers dispute the claim.
By
Hunter Harris
May 23, 2017
America’s Got Talent
Contestant Accuses Tyra Banks of Humiliating a Child
Banks allegedly “physically manipulated and verbally abused” the contestant’s daughter.
By
Tolly Wright
May 15, 2017
Conan O’Brien Might Be Headed to Trial Over Joke Theft Allegations
Accusations of joke theft are a common occurrence in the comedy world, but something that’s not a common occurrence – taking a joke theft […]
By
Megh Wright
lawsuits
May 8, 2017
Richard Simmons Sues
National Enquirer
Over Articles Claiming He’s Transgender
The suit alleges that Simmons’ former friend Mauro Oliveira disseminated false information later used in a series of articles.
By
Halle Kiefer
fyre festival
May 4, 2017
Fyre Festival Scores a Hat Trick, Lawsuit-Wise
Two class-action suits were filed earlier this week.
By
Jackson McHenry
lawsuits
May 2, 2017
The Eagles Are Suing a Place Called Hotel California
The 11-room establishment purports to be the inspiration for the massively popular song.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
lawsuits
May 1, 2017
Fyre Festival Has Already Been Hit With a $100 Million Class-Action Lawsuit
The lawsuit compares the festival to the
Hunger Games.
By
Dee Lockett
lawsuits
Apr. 29, 2017
R. Kelly Sued for Allegedly Breaking Up a Marriage
He had a years-long affair with the plaintiff’s wife.
By
Karen Brill
lawsuits
Apr. 26, 2017
Endless ‘Blurred Lines’ Lawsuit Trudges on With Challenge to ‘Groove’ Copyrights
“A ‘groove’ or ‘feeling’ cannot be copyrighted, and inspiration is not copying.”
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Apr. 26, 2017
Johnny Depp Says He Spent $5 Million on a Cannon for Hunter S. Thompson’s Ashes
Depp is currently engaged in a legal battle with his former business managers.
By
Jackson McHenry
Apr. 25, 2017
Harry Shearer on His ‘Spinal Tap’ Lawsuit and Hollywood Greed: ‘We Love […]
Last year, Harry Shearer filed a $125 million lawsuit against Vivendi, the French movie distributor that owns the rights to 1984’s This Is […]
By
Megh Wright
controversies
Apr. 20, 2017
A Federal Judge Agrees With Prince’s Estate, Stops the Release of
Deliverance
EP
The single, though, is now available.
By
Halle Kiefer
Apr. 11, 2017
MGM Sued Over James Bond DVD Box Set Allegedly Missing Two Bond Films
Legally, what constitutes “all the Bond films gathered together for the first time”?
By
Halle Kiefer
oh yeeeah?
Apr. 6, 2017
Star Wars IX
Screenwriter Is Suing His Ex Over
Entourage
-Related Threats
Derek Connolly’s ex allegedly made a references to “
Entourage
S7 E7.”
By
Jackson McHenry
Mar. 21, 2017
Kesha Loses Yet Another Big Legal Hurdle Against Dr. Luke
Kesha’s amended lawsuit against Dr. Luke has been rejected.
By
Dee Lockett
trial and error
Mar. 19, 2017
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Trial Just Got Another Chapter
Off to appeals court it goes.
By
Devon Ivie
Feb. 21, 2017
Nick Cannon Threatens to Sue
National Enquirer
Over Upcoming Gossip Article
“Only Evil operates in this manner.”
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Feb. 14, 2017
Howard Stern Sued for Playing Woman’s Phone Conversation With the IRS on Air
Judith Barrigas filed a lawsuit against Stern and the U.S. government over the May 19, 2015, incident.
By
Halle Kiefer
lawsuits
Feb. 8, 2017
This Is Spinal Tap
Director on Royalties Suit: I Hope ‘This Lawsuit Goes to 11’
The massive lawsuit was filed by Harry Shearer over lost royalties from the mockumentary.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
lawsuits
Feb. 7, 2017
The Founder
Distributor Sues Weinstein Co. Over
Gold
The biopics were released within seven days of each other.
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuits
Feb. 7, 2017
Beyoncé Is Being Sued for Allegedly Using ‘Formation’ Sample Without Permission
The estate of bounce artist Messy Mya is leading the suit.
By
Devon Ivie
lawsuits
Jan. 31, 2017
A Lawsuit Being Filed Against Johnny Depp Alleges Gargantuan Spending Habits
His former management company says his monthly wine budget is $30,000.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
lawsuits
Jan. 31, 2017
Dr. Luke Wants to Sue Kesha Over Lady Gaga Text
Meanwhile, Kesha is again pursuing her case to have her contract with Luke dissolved.
By
Dee Lockett
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