A New York appeals court has rejected 50 Cent’s request to automatically win a lawsuit against an ex-girlfriend over her “tell-all” Instagram posts. The rapper sued Shaniqua Tompkins […]
‘My Own Worst Enemy’ Band Lit Settles Sony Streaming Royalties Lawsuit
The members of rock band Lit have reached a settlement to end an $800,000 lawsuit against Sony Music over streaming royalties for their ’90s catalog. A Tuesday (July […]
Taylor Swift Copyright Accuser Appeals Dismissal of Lyrics Theft Case
It ain’t over quite yet: A self-published Florida poet who claimed Taylor Swift stole her words for her lyrics has filed a quick appeal after her copyright case […]
NewJeans Members, HYBE Face Copyright Lawsuit Over Hit Song ‘ETA’
A new lawsuit alleges the hit 2023 NewJeans song “ETA” stole multiple elements from an instrumental dance track released nearly two decades earlier. The Tuesday (July 7) legal […]
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music Over Mariah Carey & Usher Royalties
Jermaine Dupri is suing Sony Music Entertainment over accusations that the music giant owes him and his label more than $18 million in unpaid royalties tied to albums […]
Star Wins Copyright Lawsuit Over Lyrics
Taylor Swift has finally shaken off a copyright lawsuit over song lyrics that her attorneys had called “absurd.” A federal judge on Monday (July 6) dismissed an infringement […]
Jermaine Jackson Voids $6.5M Assault Judgment, Will Fight Lawsuit
Jermaine Jackson is getting another chance at defending himself against claims that he raped a session musician coordinator in 1988. The Jackson 5 member, who has also had […]
Rob Glass, Julian Hewitt Launch Hewitt Glass Law: Exclusive
SYDNEY, Australia — There’s a new specialist law firm serving Australasia’s music, media and arts industries — Hewitt Glass Law. Based in central Sydney, the new business is […]
Cardi B Wins $60K From Tasha K for Posts About Offset and Stefon Diggs
Gossip blogger Tasha K has agreed to pay Cardi B $60,000 for violating an earlier settlement by engaging in online chatter about the hip-hop star’s love life. The […]
Pooh Shiesty Case Evidence Includes Alleged Gucci Mane Robbery Video
New evidence has emerged in Pooh Shiesty’s robbery case alleging that the Memphis rapper forced Gucci Mane to sign his release from 1017 Records at gunpoint while on […]