Janice Turner, the mother of singer Sean Kingston, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison following her conviction earlier this year on charges of wire fraud and theft. The sentencing took place on Wednesday in a Miami federal courtroom, where Turner also received three years of supervised release.... Read More about Sean Kingston’s Mother Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Fraud Case
FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf have reached a private settlement in the high-profile lawsuit filed by the musician in 2020, effectively bringing the case to a close just weeks before it was scheduled to go to trial. On Monday, attorneys for both parties confirmed that the legal matter had been... Read More about FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf Quietly Settle Assault Lawsuit Ahead of Trial
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s publishing company, G-Unit Books, has filed a lawsuit against the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins, accusing her of violating a long-standing life rights agreement through recent social media posts. The complaint, filed earlier this month, centers on Instagram videos in which Tompkins reportedly discusses her past relationship... Read More about 50 Cent’s Publishing Company Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Over Alleged Contract Breach
The longstanding tensions within Jane’s Addiction have come to a breaking point. Three members of the band, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery, and drummer Stephen Perkins, have filed a lawsuit against frontman Perry Farrell, citing assault, battery, and a cascade of professional and financial breaches stemming from a September... Read More about Jane’s Addiction Members Sue Perry Farrell Over Onstage Altercation
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Karol G and Tiësto over their 2021 dance hit “Don’t Be Shy,” issuing a sharply worded opinion that questioned both the legal foundation of the case and the credibility of the plaintiff’s designated music expert. The lawsuit was... Read More about Judge Dismisses $50M Lawsuit Over Karol G and Tiësto Hit
Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced on October 3 for a federal conviction related to transportation for purposes of prostitution, nearly a week after being acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The decision follows a lengthy and closely watched trial in New York’s Southern District,... Read More about Sean Combs to Be Sentenced in October Following Acquittal on Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges
Taylor Swift’s long-running legal battle over her 2014 megahit “Shake It Off” has officially come to a close. As of June 2025, the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the pop star by songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler has been formally dismissed, ending nearly eight years of litigation that centered... Read More about Taylor Swift's “Shake It Off” Copyright Lawsuit Officially Dismissed After Years of Legal Battles
Eight Mile Style, the publishing company behind Eminem’s extensive catalog, has filed a $109 million lawsuit against Meta, accusing the tech giant of using 243 of the rapper’s songs without permission across its social platforms. The complaint, filed in federal court in Nashville, claims Meta knowingly made Eminem’s songs available... Read More about Eminem’s Publishing Company Sues Meta for $109 Million Over Unlicensed Song Use
Jennifer Lopez is once again at the center of a legal dispute over a photo posted to her Instagram. Photographer Steve Sands has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the singer and actress, alleging she posted one of his images without permission in 2017. The photo in question shows Lopez... Read More about Jennifer Lopez Faces Lawsuit Over Instagram Photo, Reigniting Debate Over Celebrities, Paparazzi, and Copyright