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Smokey Robinson sued for sexual assault by four former employees
The singer is also accused of sexual battery, false imprisonment, and gender violence. Smokey Robinson Sued for Sexual Assault by Four Former Employees Eddie Fu
Beyoncé hit with cease and desist letter over video of her picking up Sphere
Beyoncé is accused of "impermissible use and violation" of Sphere Entertainment Group's intellectual property. Beyoncé Hit with Cease and Desist Letter Over Video of Her Picking Up Sphere Eddie Fu
Behemoth’s Nergal acquitted of “offending religious feelings” for penis crucifix
The sculpture was a gift from fellow black metaller Tom G. Warrior of Celtic Frost. Behemoth’s Nergal Acquitted of “Offending Religious Feelings” for Showing Off Penis Crucifix Jon Hadusek
FCC launches probe into iHeartMedia’s alleged payola practices
The FCC is examining if iHeartMedia's artist compensation practices at its annual country festival involve improper “payola.” FCC Launches Probe Into iHeartMedia’s Alleged Payola Practices Jo Vito
A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Shooting Trial
He was charged with assault with a firearm in connection to the alleged shooting of former collaborator A$AP Relli. A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Shooting Trial Eddie Fu
MoviePass ex-CEO pleads guilty to defrauding investors
The man who once promised unlimited movies for $9.99 a month has been in federal custody since August 2023. MoviePass Ex-CEO Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors Liz Shannon Miller
Watch the spinach: Popeye sails his way into public domain
Tintin and more iterations of Mickey Mouse are also free to use and adapt. Watch the Spinach: Popeye Sails His Way Into Public Domain Eddie Fu
Blake Lively sues It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment
Lively's suit also includes claims that Baldoni used “social manipulation” in an effort to “destroy” her reputation. Blake Lively Sues It Ends With Us Co-Star Justin Baldoni for Sexual Harassment Jo Vito
Morgan Wallen Pleads Guilty in Chair-Throwing Case
He'll spend seven days in a DUI education center as part of the deal, followed by two years of supervised probation Morgan Wallen Pleads Guilty in Chair-Throwing Case Wren Graves
Marilyn Manson drops Evan Rachel Wood defamation lawsuit
The disgraced musician has agreed to pay Wood's $327,000 in attorneys' fees. Marilyn Manson Drops Defamation Suit Against Evan Rachel Wood Scoop Harrison
Gibson hits Trump Guitars with cease and desist for resemblance to Les Paul body design
Guitar players and enthusiasts seemed to immediately recognize the similarities and wondered if Gibson would take action, and now the guitar brand officially has. Gibson Hits Trump Guitars with Cease and Desist for Resemblance to Les Paul Body Design Jonah Krueger
Drake accuses UMG & Spotify of scheme to artificially boost Kendrick’s “Not Like Us”
Drake claims to have an "inside source" who alerted him to the alleged scheme. Drake Accuses UMG & Spotify of Scheme to Artificially Boost Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Scoop Harrison
