Actor and director Timothy Busfield has been formally indicted on four felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, following a grand jury decision in New Mexico. The charges stem from allegations involving twin child actors Busfield worked with on the Fox drama series The Cleaning Lady. Busfield, 68,... Read More about Timothy Busfield Indicted on Child Sexual Contact Charges in New Mexico
Chris Brown is facing a new lawsuit from a songwriter who claims the singer excluded him from songwriting credit and compensation tied to two commercially successful tracks, “Monalisa” and “Sensational.” The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court by songwriter Steve Chokpelle, who alleges he contributed original lyrics to... Read More about Chris Brown Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties for “Monalisa” and “Sensational”
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to allow the use of Lil Durk’s lyrics, music videos, and related visual imagery as evidence at his upcoming murder-for-hire trial, arguing that the material is directly relevant to establishing motive, intent, and participation in the alleged crime. In court filings, the government pushed... Read More about Federal Prosecutors Seek to Admit Lil Durk’s Lyrics and Music Videos at Murder-for-Hire Trial
A Los Angeles County judge has fined an attorney $1,500 for violating a pretrial court order during testimony by Cardi B in a civil assault case that ended decisively in the rapper’s favor last year. In a six-page ruling issued Wednesday, Judge Ian C. Fusselman found that attorney Ron A.... Read More about Judge Sanctions Attorney for Violating Court Order During Cardi B Assault Trial
A Los Angeles County judge ruled Wednesday that Steven Tyler must face trial in California over child sexual abuse allegations brought by Julia Misley, while dismissing related claims tied to alleged conduct in Oregon, Washington, and Massachusetts. After a series of hearings, Judge Patricia A. Young said the claims arising... Read More about Judge Allows California Claims to Proceed in Steven Tyler Abuse Lawsuit, Dismisses Others
Mötley Crüe has prevailed in its legal dispute with founding guitarist Mick Mars, after a retired judge ruled in favor of the band in a binding arbitration stemming from Mars’ departure during the group’s 2022 stadium tour. In a final arbitration award filed in Los Angeles and disclosed Thursday, the... Read More about Mötley Crüe Prevails in Arbitration Against Founding Guitarist Mick Mars
Shaniqua Tompkins has challenged a lawsuit filed by 50 Cent’s publishing company, G-Unit Books, alleging that she signed a life-rights agreement nearly two decades ago under coercion, intimidation, and severe financial pressure. The lawsuit, filed in July 2025, seeks to stop Tompkins from publicly discussing her past relationship with the... Read More about 50 Cent’s Former Partner Says She Signed Away Life Rights Under Duress
Nicki Minaj has paid a long-outstanding civil judgment that nearly resulted in the court-ordered sale of her $20 million Hidden Hills mansion, resolving a legal dispute stemming from allegations of an assault involving her husband at a 2019 concert in Germany. The resolution came just before a Los Angeles Superior... Read More about Nicki Minaj Avoids Forced Sale of Hidden Hills Mansion After Satisfying Assault Judgment
Pras Michel has been denied bail while he appeals his conviction and 14-year federal prison sentence stemming from a sweeping foreign influence and financial crimes case, according to a ruling issued Tuesday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly concluded that Michel failed to meet... Read More about Pras Michel Denied Bail Pending Appeal in Foreign Influence Case, Surrender Date Delayed
Slipknot has voluntarily dismissed a federal lawsuit it filed against the owner of Slipknot.com, ending, at least for now, a legal dispute over a domain the band alleged was being used to sell unauthorized merchandise. According to court filings, attorneys for Slipknot, operating through its corporate entity Slipknot, Inc., submitted... Read More about Slipknot Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Over Slipknot.com Domain
Drake has formally appealed the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, arguing that a federal judge’s ruling shielding Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” sets a troubling legal precedent for the music industry. In a 60-page appellate brief filed this week with the U.S. Court of... Read More about Drake Appeals Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Heather Taylor has refiled a civil lawsuit accusing musician Tommy Lee of sexually assaulting her during a helicopter flight more than two decades ago, relying on a new California statute that reopened the door for previously time-barred claims. Taylor initially brought the lawsuit in 2023, alleging that Lee assaulted her... Read More about Accuser Refiles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Tommy Lee Under New California Law
A Los Angeles County judge has rejected Kanye West’s attempt to sharply curtail a lawsuit brought by a construction consultant who alleges he was exposed to dangerous working conditions during the renovation of the rapper’s former Malibu home. The ruling keeps the case on track for a March trial and... Read More about Kanye West Loses Bid to Limit Claims in Lawsuit Over $57 Million Malibu Home
Several siblings who allege they were sexually abused by Michael Jackson appeared in a Beverly Hills courtroom on Wednesday to oppose efforts by Jackson’s estate to force their claims into confidential arbitration. The family argues that a prior agreement with the estate was unlawfully designed to silence victims of childhood... Read More about Siblings Alleging Abuse by Michael Jackson Challenge Arbitration in Beverly Hills Court
Nancy Jones, the widow of late country music legend George Jones, is facing a countersuit from her former partner as a high-stakes legal battle unfolds over millions of dollars in cryptocurrency and other assets. The dispute centers on allegations that Jones’ ex-boyfriend, Kirk West, stole a significant portion of her... Read More about George Jones’ Widow Countersued by Ex-Boyfriend Amid Dispute Over Alleged Cryptocurrency Theft
