THE BIG STORY: Is YNW Melly’s double murder trial ever going to happen? The rapper has sat in jail for years awaiting trial on first-degree murder charges over […]
What It Means for the Live Nation-Ticketmaster Case
Last month, venue manager and developer Oak View Group (OVG) signed a $15 million non-prosecution agreement that allows the live entertainment giant to avoid liability for then-CEO Tim […]
Led Zeppelin Case, Beyoncé Sample, Napster Suit & More Music Law News
DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN: Decades after lawsuits from record labels killed Napster, Sony Music says the descendant of the industry-shaking file-sharing service is still ignoring copyright law. […]
Boosie Badazz Takes Plea Deal in Gun Possession Case
New Orleans rapper Boosie Badazz has accepted a plea deal in his federal gun possession case, telling fans via social media that he’s “tired of fighting.” Boosie (Torence […]
Ty Dolla $ign Settles Vultures Sample Lawsuit, Kanye Still Faces Case
A group of Memphis rappers has reached a settlement to drop Ty Dolla $ign from a copyright lawsuit over an allegedly uncleared sample on Vultures 1 – but […]
Adam Levine Case, Diddy Bail, Tyla ‘Water’ Suit & More Music Law News
NO GOOD DEED – In 2019, when Adam Levine put the call out on Instagram for donations to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, it seems […]
Mary J. Blige Responds to Misa Hylton Lawsuit, Calls Case Frivolous
Mary J. Blige is firing back at a lawsuit filed by her former stylist Misa Hylton, accusing the longtime friend and her lawyers of “fabricating accusations” to try […]
Sean Kingston Mother Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison In $1M Fraud Case
Sean Kingston’s mother has been sentenced to five years in prison and three years on probation after being convicted along with her son of wire fraud over a […]
OVG’s Tim Leiweke Surrenders in Bid-Rigging Case, Pleads Not Guilty
Tim Leiweke, the live entertainment mogul and former CEO of Oak View Group (OVG), has pled not guilty to rigging bids for the construction of Austin’s Moody Center […]
Harassment Case Must Be Dismissed, Star’s Attorneys Say
Months after Lizzo herself escaped a harassment and discrimination lawsuit filed by a former tour wardrobe designer, the star’s lawyers now want the judge to throw out the […]