Battling on Multiple Fronts: R. Kelly’s New York lawyers refute STD-related charges as the rapper pleads not guilty in Chicago. R. Kelly is now facing felony charges in New York, Minnesota, and his native Chicago. And though he’s long been jailed in Ch…
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R. Kelly Faces Charges of Spreading Sexually Transmittable Diseases
Battling on Multiple Fronts: R. Kelly’s New York lawyers refute STD-related charges as the rapper pleads not guilty in Chicago. R. Kelly is now facing felony charges in New York, Minnesota, and his native Chicago. And though he’s long been jailed in Ch…
Judge Orders 1501 Entertainment to Release Megan Thee Stallion’s Music
A judge has ruled in favor of Megan Thee Stallion in the dispute with her label, 1501 Certified Entertainment. The rapper took to social media over the weekend, telling fans the label was freezing her album. Suga has a tentative release date for Friday…
Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Might Get Tossed
The previously reported Ariana Grande copyright infringement lawsuit could be dismissed sooner rather than later. Earlier today, District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald sent a letter to the lawsuit’s plaintiff and legal team, in which she indicated that th…
Marvin Gaye’s Estate Doubles Down on Pharrell Williams Perjury Charges
Marvin Gaye’s estate has doubled down on perjury allegations against Pharrell Williams, whose statements in a 2019 GQ interview are said to have contradicted those he gave while under oath in the courtroom. Today, Marvin Gaye’s lawyers subm…
One of Germany’s Largest ‘Fake Stream’ Operations Has Been Shut Down
The recording industry has taken decisive action against a company that offered artists stream-manipulation services—i.e., fake plays on Spotify and other leading music platforms. The IFPI, which represents the global recorded music community, previous…
Spotify Faces Independent Contractor Misclassification Lawsuit In California
A California man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Spotify over the company’s alleged misclassification of his employment status and failure to provide legally required breaks and payments. Matthew Elias submitted the lawsuit both on his behalf …
Apple Agrees to $500 Million Payout for Old iPhone Throttling Scheme
Apple has agreed to a $500 million settlement for throttling old iPhone devices. The deal will give iPhone 6 and 7 users a small payout –as long as they live in the United States. Of course, named class members and their lawyers will receive a more sig…
Jay-Z, Yo Gotti File Second Lawsuit Against Mississippi Department of Corrections Over ‘Barbaric Conditions’
Jay-Z and Tennessee native Yo Gotti have filed a second lawsuit against the Mississippi Department of Corrections, once again stemming from the state’s failure to address the alleged mistreatment and abuse of inmates at the Mississippi State Penitentia…
Peloton Settles Ugly Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Involving 14 Music Publishers
Peloton has now settled its contentious legal battle against 14 different music publishers, a group corralled by the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA). Peloton shared news of the settlement with Digital Music News, and publishers conf…