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D4vd Named a Suspect in Ongoing Death Investigation Involving 14-Year-Old Found in Trunk of His Tesla

Los Angeles authorities have identified singer D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, as a suspect in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered in his name. Staff at a Hollywood tow yard alerted authorities on September 8 after a Tesla... Read More about D4vd Named a Suspect in Ongoing Death Investigation Involving 14-Year-Old Found in Trunk of His Tesla

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Chance the Rapper Awarded $35 in Countersuit, Ending Years-Long Dispute With Former Manager

A jury awarded Chance the Rapper, born Chancelor Bennett, $35 in damages in a countersuit against his former manager, Pat Corcoran, concluding a five-year legal dispute. The decision followed a trial lasting more than two weeks, during which both sides detailed their business relationship and its breakdown. Bennett’s countersuit, filed... Read More about Chance the Rapper Awarded $35 in Countersuit, Ending Years-Long Dispute With Former Manager

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North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty in $8 Million AI Streaming Fraud Case

A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme that used artificial intelligence and automated streaming to generate millions in music royalties. Michael Smith, 54, entered a guilty plea in federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The case was heard before... Read More about North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty in $8 Million AI Streaming Fraud Case

Live Nation CEO Pressed on Fees and Competition in Ongoing Antitrust Trial

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino spent hours on the witness stand this week defending the company’s pricing practices and business structure as part of a federal antitrust trial that could reshape the live entertainment industry. The case, brought by a coalition of states following a 2024 lawsuit from the Department... Read More about Live Nation CEO Pressed on Fees and Competition in Ongoing Antitrust Trial

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Kevin Spacey Settles Sexual Assault Claims in London, Avoiding Civil Trials

Kevin Spacey has reached out-of-court settlements in three civil sexual assault cases in London, bringing an end to legal proceedings that had been scheduled to go to trial later this year. The cases, which involved allegations spanning more than a decade, were set to be heard in the U.K. High... Read More about Kevin Spacey Settles Sexual Assault Claims in London, Avoiding Civil Trials

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BMG Sues Anthropic Over Alleged Use of Copyrighted Lyrics in AI Training

Music company BMG has filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, alleging that the artificial intelligence firm used copyrighted song lyrics without authorization to train its chatbot, Claude. The complaint, filed in federal court in California, claims Anthropic incorporated lyrics from artists including Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, and The Rolling... Read More about BMG Sues Anthropic Over Alleged Use of Copyrighted Lyrics in AI Training

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Rapper Mystikal Pleads Guilty to Reduced Rape Charge in Louisiana Case

Mystikal has entered a guilty plea to a charge of third-degree rape in connection with his 2022 arrest in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, according to court proceedings. The plea replaces earlier charges that included first-degree rape, along with allegations of robbery, domestic abuse battery, and false imprisonment. The rapper, born Michael... Read More about Rapper Mystikal Pleads Guilty to Reduced Rape Charge in Louisiana Case

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Bad Bunny Prevails After Producer Fails to Pursue ‘Un Verano Sin Tí’ Copyright Claim

Bad Bunny has prevailed in a copyright lawsuit tied to the song “Enséñame a Bailar,” a track from his 2022 album Un Verano Sin Tí, after the producer who filed the case failed to continue pursuing the claim in court. The lawsuit was originally filed in May 2025 by Nigerian... Read More about Bad Bunny Prevails After Producer Fails to Pursue ‘Un Verano Sin Tí’ Copyright Claim

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Travis Scott and Other Artists Urge Supreme Court to Review Death Penalty Case Involving Rap Lyrics

A coalition of hip-hop artists and legal advocates is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to examine a Texas death penalty case involving the use of rap lyrics as evidence. Among those supporting the appeal is rapper Travis Scott, whose legal team submitted an amicus brief arguing that prosecutors improperly relied... Read More about Travis Scott and Other Artists Urge Supreme Court to Review Death Penalty Case Involving Rap Lyrics

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Jury Finds Ye Liable for Worker’s Injuries in Malibu Mansion Renovation Dispute

A California jury has found rapper and fashion entrepreneur Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, partially liable in a civil lawsuit brought by a former worker who claimed he was injured while working on the artist’s controversial Malibu property renovation. The case, decided Wednesday, stems from a lawsuit filed... Read More about Jury Finds Ye Liable for Worker’s Injuries in Malibu Mansion Renovation Dispute

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Court Orders Mickey Rourke to Vacate Los Angeles Rental Over $59K in Back Rent

Mickey Rourke has been evicted from his Los Angeles residence after a court ruled he failed to pay nearly $60,000 in overdue rent. According to court records from the Los Angeles County Superior Court, a judge ruled in favor of Rourke’s landlord in an unlawful detainer case after the actor... Read More about Court Orders Mickey Rourke to Vacate Los Angeles Rental Over $59K in Back Rent

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Live Nation Reaches Settlement With Justice Department in Antitrust Case

Live Nation Entertainment and its ticketing subsidiary Ticketmaster have reached a settlement with the United States Department of Justice in a major antitrust case that began trial proceedings last week in New York. The agreement avoids the breakup of the two companies, which merged in 2010 and together dominate large... Read More about Live Nation Reaches Settlement With Justice Department in Antitrust Case

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Woman Arrested After Shots Fired at Rihanna’s Los Angeles Home

A woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly firing multiple shots toward the Los Angeles–area home of Rihanna, authorities said. The singer was reportedly inside the residence at the time of the incident, though no injuries were reported. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire... Read More about Woman Arrested After Shots Fired at Rihanna’s Los Angeles Home

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Dispute Over Malibu Renovation Dominates Courtroom as Kanye West Trial Continues

A civil lawsuit involving Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, moved into another tense phase this week as testimony continued in Los Angeles over renovation work at the artist’s Malibu property. The case centers on Tony Saxon, a construction worker who claims he was improperly terminated and injured while... Read More about Dispute Over Malibu Renovation Dominates Courtroom as Kanye West Trial Continues

Federal Trial Against Live Nation–Ticketmaster Begins as Prosecutors Argue Concert Industry Is “Broken”

A closely watched antitrust trial against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticketing subsidiary Ticketmaster began this week in federal court, with U.S. prosecutors arguing that the company’s dominance has distorted the entire live music industry. The case, brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, centers on allegations that Live Nation... Read More about Federal Trial Against Live Nation–Ticketmaster Begins as Prosecutors Argue Concert Industry Is “Broken”

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