NY Judge Advances Weinstein Sex-Crimes Case
The sex-crimes prosecution of Harvey Weinstein can proceed into 2019, a judge ruled Thursday, rejecting a bid by the disgraced mogul to discredit his accusers.
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Disney Sued Over Stan Lee ‘Zodiac Legacy’ Books
A Kentucky writer claims in a lawsuit filed Monday that Disney infringed on his unproduced screenplay when it published Stan Lee’s young adult book series “Zodiac Legacy.”
Read moreDrake Settles Publicity-Rights Spat on Eve of Trial
A self-styled music impresario who was set to face off against rapper Drake in court Monday reached a confidential settlement to head off their New York trial.
Read moreComics Legend Stan Lee Dies at 95
Marvel Comics publisher Stan Lee, who created or co-created Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the X-Men, the Avengers and a raft of other superheroes has died at 95.
Read moreTax Court Affirms Rejection of Wesley Snipes Settlement Offer
The United States Tax Court on Thursday held the actor Wesley Snipes failed to justify a low-ball offer to settle IRS tax claims against him, meaning he may be on the hook for $9.5 million.
Read moreLindsey Buckingham Sues Over Fleetwood Mac Ouster
Rock group Fleetwood Mac fired guitarist and singer Lindsey Buckingham over the phone in January this year and after 43 years and several albums he’s suing his former band members, according to a complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday.
Read moreAppeal Puts Jay-Z Copyright Accuser on the Ropes
The Second Circuit gave poor marks Thursday to a Bronx designer who says Jay-Z owes him royalties for the Roc-A-Fella logo and product lines.
Read moreAshley Judd Defamation Suit Against Harvey Weinstein Advances
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein must face defamation claims brought by actress Ashley Judd, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Read moreBill Cosby Sued for Failure to Pay Legal Fees
A former member of Bill Cosby’s defense team is suing the 81-year-old comedian for more than $50,000 in unpaid legal fees.
Read moreTicket Reseller Sues Sheeran Promoter in Germany for Fraud
International ticket reseller Viagogo says it’s suing superstar Ed Sheeran’s promoter for fraud on allegations the company confiscated genuine tickets from concert-goers and forced them to purchase new tickets.
Read moreJefferson Airplane Star Accuses Hospital of Disabling Him
Short half a tongue and a thumb after a hellish hospital stay, a co-founder of the legendary rock band Jefferson Airplane brought a federal complaint Thursday against the doctors he says ended his ability to continue performing.
Read moreTerry Crews Accused of Ordering ‘Shakedown’ of Ex-Friend
Terry Crews’ former social media firm’s manager sued for $1.5 million over claims the actor ordered a cybermob to “shakedown” his firm and ruin his reputation after refusing to pay him for his work.
Read moreKaty Perry Copyright Suit Heading to Trial
Pop star Katy Perry’s effort to obtain summary judgment in a copyright infringement lawsuit against her was struck down Monday despite her attorney’s effort to diminish the success of the song plaintiffs claim she copied.
Read moreDispute Over Last Marilyn Monroe Photos Headed for Trial
A trial is on deck in Manhattan over the fair use doctrine and some of the last photos ever taken of Marilyn Monroe.
Read moreHulk Hogan Back in WWE, But Legal Issues Remain
World Wrestling Entertainment reinstated Hulk Hogan in its hall of fame this week, three years after removing the professional wrestler following the release of a tape recording him using racial slurs.
Read moreJohnny Depp Sued for Assault
A recently filed lawsuit accuses actor Johnny Depp of assaulting a man on the set of a crime thriller about the murder investigations of rappers Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls.
Read moreSheeran Disputes ‘Let’s Get It On’ Copyright Claim
Any similarities between the Ed Sheeran hit “Thinking Out Loud” and Marvin Gaye’s classic “Let’s Get It On” are not actionable, attorneys for the UK star told a federal judge in New York on Friday.
Read moreFirst Circuit Orders AIG to Cover Cosby Defense
AIG Insurance must defend disgraced comedian Bill Cosby against defamation claims from nine of his accusers, the First Circuit ruled Thursday.
Read moreRapper Trey Songz Accused of Assaulting Detroit Cop
A photographer and a police officer filed a federal lawsuit against Trey Songz, claiming the rapper assaulted them after becoming irate at a concert in Detroit.
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