LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg sued Pabst Brewing Co. on Monday, claiming the beer-maker owes him a portion of its proceeds from the company’s sale to Oasis Beverages. The breach-of-contract lawsuit seeks 10 percent of the net sales price paid to Pabst for its Colt 45 malt beer line, which was included in last […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The widow of a man who died when he was run over by a pickup truck driven by Marion “Suge” Knight filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday against the former rap music mogul and key figures involved in the upcoming film “Straight Outta Compton.” Lilian Carter, the widow of Terry Carter, […]
Ask B.B. King’s lawyer what he thinks about claims made by the late singer’s daughters about King being poisoned and the word “ridiculous” comes to mind. Overall, it all comes down to money, according to Brent Bryson. “My guess is the children and grandchildren don’t like the fact he’s leaving them $3,000 and $5,000 each […]
A lawsuit involving Mariah Carey and a former assistant has been resolved, thanks to a confidential settlement reached by the singer. Newly filed court documents reveal the dispute stemmed from claims made by Ylser Oliver, who accused Carey of violating labor laws by not giving her breaks, in addition to not paying her more than […]
One of the women who ended up on the business end of Miguel’s limbs when his leap fell short at the Billboard Music Awards two years ago – is now suing. According to TMZ, Cindy Tsai is suing Miguel and MGM Grand for negligence. She’s alleging Miguel’s jump injured her, and she’s reportedly suing to […]
The legal situation involving Lee Daniels and Damon Dash has come to a resolution. As previously reported, Dash claimed he lent $2 million to Daniels, entitling Dash to participate in the financial success of his projects – including “The Butler,” “Precious” and “Empire” – but was never fully repaid. On Tuesday, the parties filed papers […]
Years after Kim Dickens donated a kidney to former Washington D.C. mayor Marion Barry, the late politician’s widow is suing her. The Washington City Paper reports that Cora Masters Barry has filed a lawsuit against Dickens for using her husband’s “celebrity identity” to raise money for the Barry Dickens Kidney Foundation, a charity Dickens founded. […]
Oprah Winfrey won a legal battle against her for using the phrase, “Own Your Power” in her magazine, TV shows and website, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Motivational speaker Simone Kelly-Brown sued Oprah back in 2011 for using her registered trademark of 15 years. But a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit claiming the Queen of […]
Ne-Yo‘s ex-manager is blasting the singer’s $8 million lawsuit and accusations of fraud claim against him. He wants it to be dismissed. Allegedly, Kevin Foster — along with, Vernon & Co., the consulting firm he worked for — stole money from the pop star. Ne-Yo sued his ex-business manager earlier this year. The former business […]
As if the En Vogue divide wasn’t enough drama for the group, now a record label is suing them for backing out of a deal in which the original members signed. According to TMZ, Maxine Jones, Cindy Herron and Terry Ellis were signed under Rufftown Entertainment and were planning a comeback in 2010. Dawn Robinson […]
Since her departure from “The Young and the Restless” in 2007, Victoria Rowell has been pretty vocal about her belief that the show lacks racial diversity – both in front of and behind the camera. Well now, she’s putting some teeth behind her criticism in a new racial discrimination lawsuit against CBS and the show’s […]
Uh-oh! Teddy Riley is in trouble. The music producer and artist is accused of scamming investors out of hundreds of thousands. Now he’s being sued for $1.9. million for conspiracy and fraud. The Receivables Exchange, an online investment company, is an electronic marketplace. Sellers can auction off eligible receivables for sale to investors. The investment […]
