Alleging

Judge rejects Live Nation bid to toss feds’ lawsuit alleging Ticketmaster’s monopoly on live concerts

by
Judge rejects Live Nation bid to toss feds’ lawsuit alleging Ticketmaster’s monopoly on live concerts

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Live Nation Entertainment’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by the federal government and many states accusing the company of illegally trying to dominate the live concert industry. The decision by US District Judge Arun Subramanian cleared the way for a possible antitrust trial in Manhattan federal court, with jury selection scheduled to begin on March … Read more

Russell Simmons sues HBO for $20 million over bombshell documentary alleging sexual misconduct

by
Russell Simmons sues HBO for million over bombshell documentary alleging sexual misconduct

Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons says filmmakers of a documentary detailing sexual misconduct allegations against him “suppressed evidence” that refuted the accusers claims, according to a new $20 million defamation lawsuit filed against HBO and the film’s creators. Simmons says that the 2020 film “On the Record,” a documentary about women accusing the Def Jam records co-founder … Read more

Burger King ordered to face lawsuit alleging Whoppers are way smaller than advertised

by
Burger King ordered to face lawsuit alleging Whoppers are way smaller than advertised

Burger King must face a lawsuit claiming it misleads customers with advertisements that make its Whopper sandwich and other products appear larger than they are. In a decision on Monday, US District Judge Roy Altman in Miami found it plausible that “some” reasonable consumers in the proposed class action could be deceived by Burger King’s … Read more

Miley Cyrus loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging ‘Flowers’ copied Bruno Mars hit ‘When I Was Your Man’

by
Miley Cyrus loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging ‘Flowers’ copied Bruno Mars hit ‘When I Was Your Man’

Pop star Miley Cyrus lost an early bid to dismiss a lawsuit in California federal court that accused her of unlawfully copying Bruno Mars’ song “When I Was Your Man” for her number-one hit “Flowers.” On Tuesday, US District Judge Dean Pregerson rejected Cyrus’ argument that Tempo Music Investments, which said it owns a share of … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by ex-employee alleging he had to set up ‘Wild King Nights’ sex parties

by
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by ex-employee alleging he had to set up ‘Wild King Nights’ sex parties

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sued by a former employee who claims he had to set up hotel rooms for outlandish “Wild King Nights” sex parties — and was even forced to have sex with women as the rapper watched to prove his “loyalty,” according to a report. Phillip Pines is suing Combs for sexual … Read more

Limp Bizkit sues Universal Music Group for $200 million, alleging years of unpaid royalties

by
Limp Bizkit sues Universal Music Group for 0 million, alleging years of unpaid royalties

Limp Bizkit is fighting for what they deserve. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles, the band accused Universal Music Group of withholding money from them. The band worked with the music label from 1997 to 2011, releasing their first six albums in partnership with them; however, lead singer Fred Durst’s lawyer claims the … Read more

Tekashi 6ix9ine faces lawsuit from ex-gf alleging revenge porn, abuse and theft

by
Tekashi 6ix9ine faces lawsuit from ex-gf alleging revenge porn, abuse and theft

Snitching rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sued by his ex girlfriend for alleged physical and sexual abuse — and for maliciously sharing her intimate photos online after the pair split. The troubled musician’s former lover, Jorgina Lulu Guillermo Diaz, also claimed he drugged her, abused her, and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from her … Read more

Kirk Herbstreit blindsided by Ryan Leaf calling him a ‘narcissist’ and alleging role in ESPN ouster

by
Kirk Herbstreit blindsided by Ryan Leaf calling him a ‘narcissist’ and alleging role in ESPN ouster

Kirk Herbstreit guessed that he’s been “sideways” with someone once or twice during his 55 years. With Ryan Leaf recently calling Hebrstreit and Pat McAfee “overly sensitive” and “narcissists,” while also accusing the duo of costing him his ESPN college football broadcasting gig, it appears that list has grown. “When someone does that, I really … Read more

Billy Ray Cyrus files for divorce from Firerose after 7 months of marriage alleging ‘inappropriate marital conduct’

by
Billy Ray Cyrus files for divorce from Firerose after 7 months of marriage alleging ‘inappropriate marital conduct’

Billy Ray Cyrus is getting divorced again. The country singer, 62, filed for divorce in May from his wife, Australian musician Johanna “Firerose” Hodges, 34, after less than one year of marriage, TMZ reported on Tuesday. In the court docs, Cyrus reportedly listed the former couple’s separation date as May 22, 2024. Billy Ray Cyrus … Read more

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ lawsuit alleging blockbuster film too similar to magazine article is tossed

by
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ lawsuit alleging blockbuster film too similar to magazine article is tossed

Paramount Pictures has won the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming its 2022 Tom Cruise blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” borrowed too much from a 1983 magazine article that inspired the original “Top Gun” film. In a decision on Friday, US District Judge Percy Anderson in Los Angeles said the sequel was not “substantially similar” to Ehud Yonay’s … Read more

Jason Derulo sued by singer alleging he demanded sex in exchange for a record deal

by
Jason Derulo sued by singer alleging he demanded sex in exchange for a record deal

Singer Emaza Gibson alleges that Jason Derulo promised her a record deal but then pressured her for sex in exchange for her career advancing — this all charged in a bombshell lawsuit.   “I’m at this point in my life right now, it’s very heartbreaking,” Gibson, 25, told NBC News on Wednesday.  Gibson moved to Los … Read more

Delta, United must face class-action lawsuit alleging conspiracy to drive up airfares

by
Delta, United must face class-action lawsuit alleging conspiracy to drive up airfares

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were ordered by a federal judge to face a consumer antitrust class action accusing major US carriers of conspiring to drive up domestic airfares by reducing the number of available seats. In a decision on Tuesday, US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington, DC, said passengers offered a “fair amount” or … Read more

Feds sue star chef’s Vegas restaurant alleging sexual harassment by managers

by
Feds sue star chef’s Vegas restaurant alleging sexual harassment by managers

A Las Vegas restaurant whose parent is led by Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller was sued on Thursday by a government agency, which accused managers of sexually harassing female and male employees on a daily basis. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Bouchon Las Vegas knew or should have known about the “ubiquitous, open, frequent, and … Read more

Diageo splits with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, calls lawsuit alleging racism a ‘sham action’

by
Diageo splits with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, calls lawsuit alleging racism a ‘sham action’

Spirits giant Diageo says it’s cutting ties with rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs following his move to sue the company over allegations of racism in the handling of his liquor brands, according to a Tuesday court filing. Combs’ lawsuit, filed with the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan last month, says Diageo North America starved Combs’ … Read more

50 Cent Sues Plastic Surgeon For Alleging He Had Penis Surgery

by
50 Cent Sues Plastic Surgeon For Alleging He Had Penis Surgery

The Power creator is suing Angela Kogan and both her businesses for using his likeness to sell products. 50 Cent does not play about his image or his money. His 2019 lawsuit against Teairra Mari proved that he’d get his money by any means necessary. On Friday (September 16), the Power creator defended himself against … Read more