Neil Young and his newest group, the Chrome Hearts, are facing a legal battle with the luxury fashion label that has carried the same name for decades. The rock icon and his band were sued this week by Chrome Hearts, the Los Angeles–based company known for its high-end jewelry, clothing,... Read More about Neil Young and Band Hit With Trademark Lawsuit Over “Chrome Hearts” Name
A California judge has ordered Kanye West to pay more than $76,000 in legal fees to a former employee after ruling that his early attempt to throw out her lawsuit was frivolous. The decision marks another setback for the musician, who faces allegations of antisemitism, sexual harassment, and retaliation from... Read More about Kanye West Ordered to Pay $76K in Legal Fees After Judge Rejects “Frivolous” Dismissal Attempt
Two months after Jane’s Addiction was rocked by a $10 million lawsuit filed by Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins against frontman Perry Farrell, the singer has officially responded. In a new legal filing, Farrell denies liability and outlines 35 affirmative defenses, escalating an already bitter dispute that has... Read More about Perry Farrell Counters Jane’s Addiction Lawsuit, Alleges Dave Navarro Has “Unclean Hands”
Twenty One Pilots have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Temu, alleging that the China-based online marketplace has facilitated the sale of counterfeit merchandise bearing the band’s name and artwork. The case, filed in federal court, highlights growing tensions between artists and rapidly expanding e-commerce platforms accused of inadequate oversight... Read More about Twenty One Pilots Sue Temu Over Alleged Counterfeit Merchandise
Sting is at the center of a new legal battle with his former Police bandmates, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland, who have filed a lawsuit in the London High Court over royalties tied to one of the band’s most famous songs, “Every Breath You Take.” The suit, first reported by... Read More about Sting Faces Lawsuit From Former Police Bandmates Over “Every Breath You Take” Royalties
Atlanta rapper Young Thug has scored a legal victory in his long-running YSL case, winning the right to reclaim cash, cars, and jewelry that were seized from him more than two years ago. On Monday, his attorney confirmed that a Fulton County judge granted the return of roughly $145,000 in... Read More about Young Thug Wins Court Ruling for Return of Cash, Cars, and Jewelry Seized in YSL Case
Ángel Del Villar, the founder and chief executive of influential música Mexicana label Del Records, was sentenced on Friday to four years in federal prison after being convicted of conducting business with a sanctioned drug trafficker in violation of the U.S. Kingpin Act. U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong handed... Read More about Del Records CEO Ángel Del Villar Sentenced to Four Years in Prison Under Kingpin Act
Singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for orchestrating a luxury goods fraud scheme that prosecutors say bilked multiple vendors out of more than $1 million. The sentence, handed down Friday by Judge David Leibowitz, comes after Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were convicted... Read More about Sean Kingston Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Federal Prison for $1 Million Fraud Scheme
Priscilla Presley is facing a new $50 million legal battle in California, deepening a dispute with former business partners that began more than a year ago and adding explosive new allegations. On Monday, memorabilia dealer Brigitte Kruse and investor Kevin Fialko filed a fraud and breach of contract complaint in... Read More about Priscilla Presley Faces $50 Million Lawsuit From Former Business Partners
Tory Lanez has suffered another legal setback in his ongoing fight to overturn his conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. A California appellate court on Tuesday rejected two habeas corpus petitions filed by the rapper, born Daystar Peterson, ruling that his claims failed to meet the legal... Read More about Tory Lanez Loses Habeas Petitions in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case, Direct Appeal Still Pending
A civil lawsuit accusing music producer Metro Boomin of raping a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel nearly a decade ago will proceed to trial next month after attempts to resolve the case through mediation collapsed. Court records filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of... Read More about Metro Boomin Sexual Assault Lawsuit Heads to Trial After Mediation Fails
The long-delayed double murder retrial of rapper YNW Melly will not take place until January 2027, nearly eight years after his initial arrest. The Broward State Attorney’s Office confirmed the new date to Rolling Stone this week, citing ongoing disputes over which pieces of evidence will be allowed at trial.... Read More about YNW Melly’s Double Murder Retrial Pushed to 2027 Amid Ongoing Evidence Disputes
Cardi B secured a series of favorable rulings on Wednesday as a Los Angeles County judge sided with her legal team ahead of an upcoming civil trial over allegations that the rapper assaulted a security guard at a Beverly Hills medical building in 2018. The lawsuit, filed by Emani Ellis... Read More about Cardi B Scores Pretrial Wins as Assault Lawsuit Heads to Court in August
Felix “Fefe” Burgos, the choreographer behind the viral moves in Rauw Alejandro’s “Touching the Sky” music video, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Epic Games, claiming the developer unlawfully used his choreography in the popular video game Fortnite without his consent. The legal complaint, filed this week, accuses Epic... Read More about Choreographer Sues Epic Games, Alleging ‘Fortnite’ Stole Rauw Alejandro Dance Moves Without Permission
Nearly three decades after the murder of Tupac Shakur shocked the music world, the lone man charged in connection with the 1996 killing is asking Nevada’s highest court to dismiss the case against him. Attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis filed an appeal this week with the Nevada Supreme Court,... Read More about Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Appeals to Nevada Supreme Court, Seeks Dismissal of Charges