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UMG Settles Lawsuit Over Kanye West’s “Power”
Declan Colgan Music Ltd, the mechanical rights owner for King Crimson’s “21st Century Schizoid Man,” had...
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Shakira’s New Tax Probe Shelved by Spanish Court at Prosecutors’ Recommendation
She was accused of evading 6.7 million euros in taxes on her 2018 income through an...
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The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Will Enter Conservatorship, Judge Rules
Members of his management team will run the conservatorship, as proposed in a February filing citing...
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Five More Families Settle Lawsuits Against Travis Scott and Live Nation Entertainment Over Astroworld Tragedy
Only one case, the wrongful death lawsuit brought on behalf of nine-year-old Ezra Blount, is still...
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Neil Portnow Accuser Requests Dismissal of Her Sexual Assault Lawsuit
After anonymously suing the former Recording Academy CEO, the woman asked to withdraw the complaint, citing...
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2Pac’s Estate Threatens Drake With Legal Action Over “Taylor Made Freestyle”
In a cease-and-desist letter, the estate’s lawyer argues that Drake’s use of AI 2Pac vocals on...
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Megan Thee Stallion Sued for Harassment and Hostile Work Environment
A man who says he was a cameraman for Megan Thee Stallion claims that the Houston...
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Drake Dropped From Astroworld Lawsuits
The rapper’s lawyers had argued that he should not be held responsible for the festival tragedy...
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Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams Involved in Neptunes Legal Dispute
Hugo’s lawyers have said Pharrell Williams “fraudulently” sought sole control over the vaunted production duo’s trademarks....
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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Homes Raided by Homeland Security Investigations Agents
The raids in Los Angeles and Miami are part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation
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Royal Trux’s Neil Michael Hagerty Has Denver Criminal Charges Dismissed
The musician was arrested last year due to an incident involving police officers
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FKA twigs Calvin Klein Ad Ban Partially Reversed
A UK advertising watchdog has walked back statements that FKA twigs is depicted as a “stereotypical...
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Jam Master Jay Murder Trial: 2 Men Found Guilty of Killing Run-D.M.C. DJ in 2002
Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington are facing potential life sentences for the murder of Jam...
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Donna Summer Estate Sues Kanye West Over Vultures 1 Song
The late singer’s estate claims it denied West and Ty Dolla $ign permission to sample “I...
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Sued by Music Producer Rodney Jones Jr., Accused of Sexual Assault, Grooming, More
Jones filed the lawsuit in Federal District Court in Manhattan earlier today
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Wiley Stripped of MBE After Antisemitic Outburst
In the summer of 2020, a little more than two years after being honored by the...
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Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Gets One Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dismissed
A federal judge ruled that Jeanne Bellino waited too long to sue the musician over an...
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Interscope Co-Founder Jimmy Iovine No Longer Facing Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
The unnamed plaintiff has dropped the lawsuit after a summons was filed in November
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Russell Simmons Sued by Drew Dixon for Alleging Sexual Assault Accusers Have “Thirst for Fame”
The former Def Jam Recordings executive says she was defamed by Simmons’ efforts to discredit allegations
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Russell Simmons Accused of Sexual Assault in New Federal Lawsuit
A Los Angeles woman claims that Simmons raped her at his home in the 1990s when...
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Killer Mike Shares Statement After Being Arrested at 2024 Grammys
“We experienced an over-zealous security guard but my team and I have the upmost confidence that...
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Marilyn Manson Ordered to Pay Evan Rachel Wood’s Legal Fees by Judge
He owes the actress $326,956, which piled up while she defended against his defamation and emotional...
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YFN Lucci Agrees to Plea Deal in Atlanta RICO Case
As part of a deal with prosecutors, the rapper had 12 counts against him dismissed and...