A federal judge is refusing to dismiss a lawsuit that claims Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) improperly bailed at the last minute on a done-deal to buy […]
Willie Colón Songwriter Brings Lawsuit Over ‘Tras La Tormenta’
A Venezuelan composer claims in a new lawsuit that he’s owed more than $300,000 in royalties from two Willie Colón songs he penned for the late salsa legend. […]
Federal Court Halts OBBBA TPS Work Authorization Changes, Preserving 540-Day Extensions
By: Dawn Lurie, John Mazzeo, and Alexander Madrak As we noted last week, certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries were set to lose work authorization tomorrow under the One Big Beautiful […]
Cher Can’t Win $1M in Legal Bills From Sonny Bono’s Widow, Judge Says
A federal judge has refused Cher’s request that Sonny Bono’s widow repay more than $1 million in legal bills the music legend racked up during their court battle […]
Offset Gets Probation in Cannabis Dispensary Criminal Assault Case
Offset has been granted probation for allegedly attacking a security guard at a Los Angeles cannabis dispensary last year. Last Wednesday (July 15), a judge in California state […]
Nicki Minaj Wants Out of Lawsuit Over Alleged $275K Concert Debt
Nicki Minaj says she isn’t personally on the hook in a lawsuit claiming she owes $275,000 to a concert production company, calling it “an ill-advised attempt to sue […]
Australia’s Prime Minister Commits to Copyright Protections In AI Age
SYDNEY, Australia — A nervous music community was put at ease Wednesday, July 15 when prime minister Anthony Albanese removed any doubt that creatives would maintain control, and […]
R. Kelly Asks Trump for Prison Release in Clemency Petition
R. Kelly’s legal team is ramping up efforts to lobby President Donald Trump for clemency as the singer serves a decades-long prison sentence for sex crimes. Case filings […]
Bad Bunny Wants Reggaeton Copyright Case Ruling Overturned
Bad Bunny wants a judge to reconsider a recent ruling that refused to dismiss a sprawling lawsuit over the origins of reggaeton, arguing his accusers are citing a […]
MSG Sues Wired For Defamation Over Gay Celeb List Article
Madison Square Garden is suing Wired for defamation over an article last week claiming the Manhattan venue kept a database of hundreds of music stars and other celebrities, […]