Music executive L.A. Reid has reached a confidential settlement with Drew Dixon, the former Arista Records A&R executive who accused him of sexual assault and retaliation, resolving the case on the day a federal jury trial was set to begin in Manhattan. Reid’s attorney, Imran H. Ansari, confirmed the agreement... Read More about L.A. Reid Reaches Settlement With Drew Dixon on Eve of Federal Trial
Lizzo has reached a preliminary settlement in a copyright lawsuit tied to an unreleased song that referenced Sydney Sweeney’s widely debated American Eagle jeans campaign, according to new court filings. In a notice filed in federal court, attorneys for Georgia-based GRC Trust said they have reached a “settlement in principle”... Read More about Lizzo Reaches Settlement Over Unreleased Song Referencing Sydney Sweeney Ad
Los Lobos has filed two lawsuits accusing Sony entities of failing to properly account for and pay royalties related to the band’s recordings for the films La Bamba and Desperado. The actions, quietly filed late last year, allege contract breaches and seek damages and a comprehensive global accounting that could... Read More about Los Lobos Sues Sony Over Allegedly Unpaid La Bamba and Desperado Soundtrack Royalties
Ashley Walters, a former assistant to Marilyn Manson, is seeking to revive her sexual abuse lawsuit against the musician by invoking a newly enacted California law that broadens the ability of adults to bring claims previously time-barred. In filings submitted this month, Walters argues that Assembly Bill 250 (AB 250),... Read More about Marilyn Manson Accuser Moves to Revive Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Under New California Statute
Bad Bunny is facing a new lawsuit in Puerto Rico alleging that he and his collaborators used a woman’s recorded voice on two commercially released songs without her consent, seeking at least $16 million in damages. The plaintiff, Tainaly Y. Serrano Rivera, filed a 32-page complaint on Monday claiming her... Read More about Bad Bunny Sued for $16 Million Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Voice Recordings
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Salt-N-Pepa against Universal Music Group, dealing a significant setback to the pioneering rap duo’s effort to reclaim ownership of their early recordings. U.S. District Judge Denise Cote of the Southern District of New York granted UMG’s motion to dismiss the case,... Read More about Court Dismisses Salt-N-Pepa Lawsuit Alleging Copyright Act Violations by Universal Music Group
A federal judge has agreed to delay Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial by at least three months, granting a request from several of his co-defendants to allow additional time to prepare their cases. Durk, born Durk Banks, appeared in a Los Angeles federal courtroom on Wednesday as U.S. District Judge Michael... Read More about Lil Durk’s Murder-for-Hire Trial Pushed to Spring as Co-Defendants Seek More Time
A federal judge in California has denied a request by Royel Maddell, guitarist for the Australian indie-pop duo Royel Otis, to compel Reddit to identify anonymous users who posted sexual-misconduct allegations about him online. In a ruling issued late last year, U.S. District Judge William Alsup of the Northern District... Read More about Judge Rejects Royel Otis Guitarist’s Bid to Unmask Reddit Users Behind Misconduct Allegations
Ador, the K-pop label behind NewJeans, has filed a lawsuit seeking approximately $30 million in damages against former group member Danielle, her family member, and Ador’s former chief executive Min Hee-jin, according to the BBC. The legal action follows Ador’s recent decision to terminate Danielle’s exclusive contract amid ongoing efforts... Read More about NewJeans’ Label Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against Former Member Danielle and Ex-CEO Min Hee-jin
Will Smith is facing a civil lawsuit filed by a touring violinist who alleges sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination in connection with the actor and musician’s 2025 tour. According to court records filed Dec. 30 in Los Angeles Superior Court, Brian King Joseph has sued Will Smith and Smith’s... Read More about Will Smith Sued by Tour Violinist Alleging Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination
A new federal class-action lawsuit filed in Virginia accuses Drake, streamer Adin Ross, and an Australia-based digital marketer of participating in a racketeering scheme that allegedly used proceeds from an online casino to artificially boost streaming numbers for Drake’s music catalog. The lawsuit, brought by Virginia residents LaShawnna Ridley and... Read More about Lawsuit Alleges Drake, Adin Ross Used Online Casino Proceeds to Inflate Streaming Numbers
Jane’s Addiction and frontman Perry Farrell have formally resolved their legal dispute stemming from a highly publicized onstage altercation in 2024, bringing a definitive close to one of the most turbulent chapters in the band’s history. According to court documents, band members of Jane’s Addiction, Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and... Read More about Jane’s Addiction and Perry Farrell Settle Lawsuit Following 2024 Onstage Altercation
Mariah Carey has been awarded more than $92,000 in attorney’s fees following the dismissal of a copyright infringement lawsuit that alleged her holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” unlawfully copied an earlier song of the same name. The decision marks a decisive conclusion to a case that... Read More about Mariah Carey Awarded $92,000 in Legal Fees After Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Is Dismissed
Avicii’s former manager, Ash Pournouri, has filed a lawsuit in Sweden against the estate of the late DJ, alleging that a Netflix documentary and two subsequent books defamed him by presenting a distorted and damaging portrayal of his role in the artist’s career. The lawsuit, filed in Stockholm District Court,... Read More about Avicii’s Former Manager Sues Estate Over Netflix Documentary and Biographies
A federal judge has overturned the murder conviction of Karl Jordan Jr., one of two men found guilty last year in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay, marking a major development in one of hip-hop’s longest-running criminal cases. On Friday, U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall ruled that prosecutors... Read More about Judge Overturns Conviction of Karl Jordan Jr. in Jam Master Jay Murder Case