Erik and Lyle Menendez have lost their bid for a new trial. A month after the brothers were denied parole at back-to-back suitability hearings where they recounted their 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has ruled they do not qualify for a new …
Read More »Body Identified as Missing Girl, Sources Say D4vd's Tesla Spotted in Hollywood Hills Since May
California authorities have identified the girl who was found dead last week in the trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to the musician D4vd. The severely decomposed remains belong to Celeste Rivas, 15, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner reported on its website. The cause of the teen’s …
Read More »Sean Combs Accuser Sara Rivers Appeals Dismissal of RICO and Sex Abuse Lawsuit
Sara Rivers, the Making the Band 2 contestant who sued Sean Combs in a $60 million racketeering and sexual assault lawsuit in February, is appealing a judge’s recent ruling that permanently dismissed all but one of her claims. In a new federal court filing obtained by Rolling Stone, Rivers says …
Read More »Lil Nas X 'in Treatment' After Arrest and Felony Charges: 'We're Doing What Is Best'
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, born Montero Hill, is “in treatment” at an undisclosed facility in another state following his arrest and arraignment on felony charges last month, his lawyers confirmed at a court hearing Monday. “Defendant is allowed to remain out of state as long as he remains in …
Read More »Taylor Swift Has Not Agreed to Deposition in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Case — But She May Be 'Forced'
No, Taylor Swift has not “agreed” to sit for a deposition with Justin Baldoni‘s lawyers as Blake Lively‘s It Ends With Us lawsuit moves closer to trial — but if the court allows a late notice of subpoena, she may have no choice, her lawyer said Friday. In a letter …
Read More »Kanye West Ex-Employee Gets $76K in Legal Fees for Musician's 'Frivolous' Motion to Sink Her Lawsuit
The former Yeezy marketing specialist who claims Kanye West subjected her to “antisemitic vitriol,” sexual harassment, and retaliation was awarded $76,245 in attorneys’ fees Friday for her victory over West’s early attempt to dismiss her lawsuit on free speech grounds. A California judge awarded the fees at a morning hearing …
Read More »Smokey Robinson's Sexual Assault Accusers Can Proceed Anonymously, Judge Rules
A judge ruled Thursday that the four housekeepers suing Smokey Robinson for sexual assault can move forward with their $50 million lawsuit against the Motown star using pseudonyms. Robinson had filed a motion asking the court to strike down the women’s complaint and force them to refile using their real …
Read More »Justin Baldoni Accused of 'Verbal Abuse' on Second Project: 'I Had Repeated, Negative Interactions'
As Blake Lively works to recover millions in attorneys’ fees and costs after successfully beating back Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation and extortion lawsuit against her, lawyers for the It Ends With Us actress have revealed the existence of a new witness who claims Baldoni was “verbally abusive” and purportedly …
Read More »Judge Urges A$AP Relli to Reconsider Defamation Claims Against A$AP Rocky: 'Cut Your Losses'
A California judge suggested Monday that A$AP Relli should consider dropping his defamation lawsuit against A$AP Rocky before an upcoming ruling that could leave him on the hook for Rocky’s substantial legal fees. “I would urge you to contact the other side and see if a deal can be made,” …
Read More »Damon Dash Files for Bankruptcy, Cites $25 Million Debt and Almost No Assets
Damon Dash, the once high-flying hip-hop mogul who co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem Burke, has filed for personal bankruptcy in Florida, citing $25 million in debts and almost no assets. In his 56-page petition obtained by Rolling Stone, Dash says he has no monthly income, no house, no …
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