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Carmen Electra officially changes her legal name — here’s why - nypost.com
nypost.com
28.02.2024

Carmen Electra officially changes her legal name — here’s why

TMZ.The outlet was the first to report that Electra filed for the name change on Dec. 29, 2023, because she wanted a fresh start in the new year. Electra told The The Yo Show in 2014 how Prince came up with her iconic moniker.“I auditioned for an all-girl group that he was putting together and he ended up signing me to his label Paisley Park,” she said.

Michael Jackson’s son Blanket in legal battle with grandmother Katherine over estate funds - nypost.com - Los Angeles
nypost.com
21.03.2024

Michael Jackson’s son Blanket in legal battle with grandmother Katherine over estate funds

sell nearly half of Michael’s music catalog for $600 million.But this month, the judge sided with the executors and allowed them to use the late star’s money for the deal.According to TMZ, Katherine wants to appeal this decision, but Bigi doesn’t because he reportedly believes that she’ll lose. Bigi is the heir of his father’s money, and also does not want Michael’s estate paying for Katherine’s legal bills.Bigi, who arrived via surrogate in 2002, is one of the “Thriller” singer’s three children. Michael also shared son Prince, 27, and daughter Paris, 25, with his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, 65.

Tiffany Haddish arrested for second DUI after falling asleep at wheel, spotted in handcuffs - nypost.com - Beverly Hills - county Long
nypost.com
24.11.2023

Tiffany Haddish arrested for second DUI after falling asleep at wheel, spotted in handcuffs

Tiffany Haddish has been arrested for a DUI after reportedly falling asleep behind the wheel of her car. The comedian, 43, was apprehended in Beverly Hills on Friday morning, The Post has learned.While she wasn’t involved in an actual accident, authorities received a call at about 5:45 a.m. about a person who was stopped in the middle of Beverly Drive just north of Dayton Way, Beverly Hills Police Lt.

Report: Trump has hired Gunna’s lawyer - www.thefader.com - Atlanta - county Fulton
thefader.com
24.08.2023

Report: Trump has hired Gunna’s lawyer

Hours before ex-President Donald Trump surrendered to arrest in Georgia, his legal team added a new attorney: Steve Sadow, who previously represented Gunna in Fulton County DA Fani Willis' RICO prosecution of Young Thug's Young Slime Life collective. Willis is also responsible for last week's 13-count indictment of Trump on election crimes, for which he was ordered to surrender to arrest and arraignment no later than tomorrow, August 25. Trump's representatives confirmed the addition of Sadow to the team, as reported by CNN analyst Maggie Haberman, earlier this morning.

Kesha and Dr. Luke settle lawsuit out of court - www.thefader.com - New York
thefader.com
23.06.2023

Kesha and Dr. Luke settle lawsuit out of court

Kesha and Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald) have agreed to settle their lawsuit, as per a statement posted to her Instagram account. In 2014, the pop singer accused Gottwald of raping her nine years prior, and the producer subsequently sued her for defamation.

Doctor jailed for stalking campaign against TV explorer Levison Wood - www.breakingnews.ie - Birmingham
breakingnews.ie
04.09.2020

Doctor jailed for stalking campaign against TV explorer Levison Wood

A doctor has been jailed for 13 months for a three-month stalking campaign against TV explorer and documentary-maker Levison Wood that left him so fearful he decided to sell his home.

Chris Brown 2018 Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dropped - pitchfork.com
pitchfork.com
20.04.2020

Chris Brown 2018 Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dropped

Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault that some people may find disturbing.

YNW Melly Denied Jail Release as He Experiences COVID-19 Symptoms - pitchfork.com - Florida - county Broward
pitchfork.com
15.04.2020

YNW Melly Denied Jail Release as He Experiences COVID-19 Symptoms

After testing positive for COVID-19, YNW Melly requested his release from Broward County Jail in Florida. A judge has now denied his request for release, TMZ reports.

StubHub Hit With $5 Million Class Action Lawsuit - pitchfork.com - Wisconsin
pitchfork.com
07.04.2020

StubHub Hit With $5 Million Class Action Lawsuit

Ticket exchange and resale company StubHub has been hit with a $5 million dollar federal class action lawsuit, Billboard reports. The complaint was reportedly filed by a Wisconsin man named Matthew McMillan, who claims that StubHub will not refund money that he spent on an NHL game that has since been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over 2008 Warehouse Fire Is Dismissed - pitchfork.com - New York
pitchfork.com
07.04.2020

Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over 2008 Warehouse Fire Is Dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed several iconic musicians’ lawsuit against Universal Music Group over a 2008 warehouse fire that destroyed archived recordings, The New York Times reports. The lawsuit was filed by Soundgarden, Steve Earle, Hole, and the estates of Tupac Shakur and Tom Petty last year in response to a Times investigation of Hollywood warehouse fire that reportedly destroyed many master tapes.

CMJ Is Now Under New Ownership - pitchfork.com - Britain - New York - USA
pitchfork.com
07.04.2020

CMJ Is Now Under New Ownership

Late last year, it was announced that New York City’s CMJ Music Marathon would return for the first time in five years. The week-long multi-venue festival was initially launched in 1978, and ran through 2015. However following a change in ownership and a string of legal issues, the event’s future was uncertain. Now, the British platform Amazing Radio has announced the acquisition of the CMJ brand.

Playboi Carti Charged With Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession, Released on Bond - pitchfork.com - Atlanta - state Georgia - county Clayton
pitchfork.com
03.04.2020

Playboi Carti Charged With Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession, Released on Bond

Playboi Carti was arrested last night (April 2) after being pulled over in Clayton County, Georgia, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. According to county records, Carti was booked on two traffic violations and one misdemeanor count of possessing an ounce or less of marijuana. He was released on bond on all three counts today, records show.

YNW Melly Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Jail - pitchfork.com - Florida - county Broward
pitchfork.com
03.04.2020

YNW Melly Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Jail

YNW Melly has tested positive for COVID-19 while in a Florida jail, the Florida rapper’s official Instagram account claims. He’s currently awaiting trial in a Broward County jail after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The rapper’s team announced plans to file a motion for restricted release. Pitchfork has reached out to YNW Melly’s lawyers.

Tekashi 6ix9ine Granted Early Prison Release Due to Coronavirus Concerns - pitchfork.com - New York
pitchfork.com
03.04.2020

Tekashi 6ix9ine Granted Early Prison Release Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been granted release from prison earlier than expected, as court documents viewed by Pitchfork confirm. The New York rapper, who was serving time after pleading guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, multiple firearms offenses, and narcotics trafficking, will serve the four-month remainder of his term from home confinement under government surveillance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

French Montana Sued for Sexual Battery: Report - pitchfork.com - France - Montana
pitchfork.com
27.03.2020

French Montana Sued for Sexual Battery: Report

Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault.

Katy Perry Wins Appeal Over Christian Rap Plagiarism Lawsuit - pitchfork.com - city Perry
pitchfork.com
18.03.2020

Katy Perry Wins Appeal Over Christian Rap Plagiarism Lawsuit

In October, Katy Perry, Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, Capitol Records, and others filed an appeal seeking to overturn or retry a ruling which claimed that Perry’s “Dark Horse” plagiarized Flame’s 2009 Christian rap single “Joyful Noise.” Today (March 17), a judge has wiped out the earlier $2.8 million jury judgement against Perry and her associates. Read the full verdict below.

Soundgarden and Tupac Estate Drop Out of UMG Fire Lawsuit - pitchfork.com - New York
pitchfork.com
13.03.2020

Soundgarden and Tupac Estate Drop Out of UMG Fire Lawsuit

Back in June, Soundgarden, Steve Earle, and Hole, as well as the estate of Tupac Shakur and a former wife of Tom Petty sued Universal Music Group for over $100 million in damages. The suit was in response to The New York Times Magazine’s bombshell investigation of a 2008 fire at UMG’s Hollywood warehouse that left hundreds of thousands of master tapes destroyed.

R. Kelly Indicted on New Sex Trafficking Charges - pitchfork.com
pitchfork.com
13.03.2020

R. Kelly Indicted on New Sex Trafficking Charges

Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault and sexual abuse involving minors that some readers may find disturbing.

DaBaby Sued for Battery Following Tampa Nightclub Incident - pitchfork.com
pitchfork.com
13.03.2020

DaBaby Sued for Battery Following Tampa Nightclub Incident

DaBaby is facing a new lawsuit from Tyronesha Laws, the woman whom he appeared to strike during an afterparty at a Tampa nightclub on March 7. Video of the incident, which circulated on social media the following day, appeared to show the rapper striking Laws. She is suing him for battery, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to court documents viewed by Pitchfork.

Kodak Black Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession in Upstate New York - pitchfork.com - New York - USA - Canada
pitchfork.com
13.03.2020

Kodak Black Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession in Upstate New York

Kodak Black has pleaded guilty to attempted second degree criminal possession of a weapon, as local CBS affiliate WIVB Lockport and ABC affiliate WKBW Buffalo report. The weapons charge levied against the rapper stems from his arrest in April 2019, as he attempted to travel into the United States from Canada.

What Happens When a Music Festival Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus? - pitchfork.com - France - USA - Miami - city Austin
pitchfork.com
11.03.2020

What Happens When a Music Festival Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus?

Within the last week, two major American music festivals—the EDM-centric Ultra Music Festival in Miami and the sprawling industry gathering SXSW in Austin—have been canceled due to public health concerns about the COVID-19 virus. The French festival TomorrowLand was also canceled, and Coachella, the Indio, Calif., standard-bearer for festival culture in the U.S., has been postponed from its usual April date until October.

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Prison Release Date Set for August: Report - pitchfork.com - New York
pitchfork.com
10.03.2020

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Prison Release Date Set for August: Report

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s prison release date has been officially set for August 2, 2020, Complex reports. This past December, the New York rapper was handed a 24-month prison sentence that included 13 months of time served. Pitchfork has reached out to 6ix9ine’s attorneys for comment and more information.

Led Zeppelin Win Again in “Stairway to Heaven” Copyright Case - pitchfork.com - Los Angeles - California
pitchfork.com
09.03.2020

Led Zeppelin Win Again in “Stairway to Heaven” Copyright Case

Led Zeppelin have won a fresh victory in the long-running lawsuit against the band, brought forth by the estate of former Spirit guitarist Randy California. In a lawsuit originally filed in 2014, Michael Skidmore—a trustee for California’s estate—claimed that Led Zeppelin’s classic 1971 song “Stairway to Heaven” violated the copyright of the 1968 Spirit song “Taurus.” Now, a judge has ruled that Zeppelin did not commit copyright infringement, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Nicki Minaj’s Husband’s Sex Offender Registration Case Dismissed in L.A., Facing Federal Charges - pitchfork.com - Los Angeles - California - Los Angeles
pitchfork.com
07.03.2020

Nicki Minaj’s Husband’s Sex Offender Registration Case Dismissed in L.A., Facing Federal Charges

On March 4, Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty was arrested in Los Angeles for failing to register as a sex offender. Now, following an appearance in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the charges against him have been dropped, the Blast reports and Pitchfork can confirm. In a statement to Pitchfork, a representative for the LA County District Attorney’s Office said: “The Kenneth Petty case was dismissed today because he faces similar charges in federal court.”

Why Is Megan Thee Stallion Suing Her Record Label? - pitchfork.com - Houston
pitchfork.com
06.03.2020

Why Is Megan Thee Stallion Suing Her Record Label?

Today, Megan Thee Stallion released her latest project, Suga—with some assistance from a court order. The Houston rapper, who turned “Hot Girl Summer” into a ubiquitous viral meme ahead of last year’s mixtape Fever, has spent the last several days in a public contract dispute with her label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, and its CEO, former baseball star Carl Crawford.

DaBaby Battery Charge Dropped - pitchfork.com - county Miami-Dade
pitchfork.com
05.03.2020

DaBaby Battery Charge Dropped

In early January, DaBaby was arrested and booked into a Miami-Dade County jail, charged with battery. Now, the Miami-Dade Attorney’s Office has dropped the battery charge, TMZ reports and Pitchfork has confirmed. A robbery alleged to have taken place at the same time remains under investigation, according to TMZ.

Nicki Minaj’s Husband Arrested for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender - pitchfork.com - California - New York
pitchfork.com
05.03.2020

Nicki Minaj’s Husband Arrested for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty has been arrested for failing to register as a sex offender, TMZ reports and documents viewed by Pitchfork confirm. Petty was convicted of first-degree attempted rape in 1995, New York state records show. Petty, who was 16 years old at the time of the crime, served time in prison for the offense.

Three 6 Mafia Sued for Copyright Infringement - pitchfork.com - city Memphis - Tennessee
pitchfork.com
04.03.2020

Three 6 Mafia Sued for Copyright Infringement

Three 6 Mafia’s Juicy J and DJ Paul are being sued for copyright infringement by a group of Memphis artists, TMZ reports and Pitchfork can confirm via court documents. The complaint was filed yesterday (March 2) in a Tennessee federal court by attorney Bradley Eiseman, who’s representing the plaintiffs Kingpin Skinny Pimp, Slicc, MC Mack, Lil Ced, Joe the CEO, T-Rock, DJ Zirk, and Carnomas LaToya Manning, who helms the estate of the late Koopsta Knicca.

Megan Thee Stallion Sues Label to Get Out of Her Contract - pitchfork.com - Houston
pitchfork.com
03.03.2020

Megan Thee Stallion Sues Label to Get Out of Her Contract

Megan Thee Stallion alleged yesterday (March 1) that her record label 1501 Certified Entertainment was preventing her from releasing new music. The Houston rapper made the claims in an Instagram live session, stating that the terms of her contract were not clear to her upon signing with 1501, and that when she asked to renegotiate the contract, she was barred from releasing new work.

Megan Thee Stallion Claims Label Won’t Let Her Release New Music - pitchfork.com - Houston
pitchfork.com
02.03.2020

Megan Thee Stallion Claims Label Won’t Let Her Release New Music

Megan Thee Stallion claims that record label 1501 Entertainment is preventing her from releasing new music. The Houston rapper spoke briefly on the matter in an Instagram live session earlier today (March 1).

New toolkit improves legal services for LGBTIQ people - www.starobserver.com.au - Australia
starobserver.com.au
01.03.2020

New toolkit improves legal services for LGBTIQ people

Since the first Community Legal Centre was set up in Australia in the early 1970s, CLCs have been committed to pushing for positive systemic social change and providing free legal services to the communities who need it most. The LGBTIQ community have and continue to face significant social disadvantage, with debates surrounding Safe School, anti-discrimination and religious freedoms, taking an ongoing toll on the mental health and wellbeing of our communities.

Flavor Flav Hits Bernie Sanders With Cease & Desist Over Public Enemy Rally - pitchfork.com - Los Angeles
pitchfork.com
01.03.2020

Flavor Flav Hits Bernie Sanders With Cease & Desist Over Public Enemy Rally

Flavor Flav has issued a cease and desist over Public Enemy performing at a Bernie Sanders rally. The statement addressed, in part, “the unauthorized use of [Flavor Flav’s] likeness, image and trademarked clock in promotional materials circulated by the [Sanders] campaign.”

Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” Remains Private Property, Court Rules - pitchfork.com - New York - Manhattan
pitchfork.com
29.02.2020

Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” Remains Private Property, Court Rules

In 2016, Brooklyn band Satorii filed a lawsuit asserting that Woody Guthrie’s iconic folk song “This Land Is Your Land” belongs in the public domain. Now, according to a report by The New York Times’ Ben Sisario, a federal judge has rejected the attempt to release the song from its copyright holders and free it into the public domain. Read the Times’ full report here.

Lizzo Hit With Countersuit in “Truth Hurts” Co-Writer Battle - pitchfork.com - New York - California
pitchfork.com
29.02.2020

Lizzo Hit With Countersuit in “Truth Hurts” Co-Writer Battle

Justin Raisen, Jeremiah Raisen, and Justin “Yves” Rothman are countersuing Lizzo over plagiarism claims surrounding the hit song “Truth Hurts,” as The New York Times reports and Pitchfork can confirm via court documents.

Yeasayer Suing Kendrick Lamar and the Weeknd Over Black Panther Song - pitchfork.com
pitchfork.com
25.02.2020

Yeasayer Suing Kendrick Lamar and the Weeknd Over Black Panther Song

Yeasayer have sued Kendrick Lamar and the Weeknd over the Black Panther soundtrack single “Pray For Me,” TMZ reports and documents viewed by Pitchfork confirm. The band claims in the lawsuit that “Pray For Me” infringes on their All Hour Cymbals song “Sunrise.”

Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Disorderly Conduct Charges - pitchfork.com - Chicago - county Cook
pitchfork.com
24.02.2020

Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Disorderly Conduct Charges

Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett has pled not guilty to six charges of disorderly conduct, the Chicago Tribune reports. His bond, which he reportedly will not have to pay, was set at $20,000, according to the Tribune’s Megan Crepeau.

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