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Here’s why Genuis’ lyric theft lawsuit against Google was dismissed
Last year, Genius filed a lawsuit against Google accusing the tech company of “unethical, unfair and anti-competitive” behavior. Genius claims that Google stole song lyrics from its website and republished it for Google’s own financial gain. Now, a judge has officially dismissed the case. Read more: It looks like Black Veil Brides are actually making […]
Netflix and ‘Stranger Things’ are being sued for plagiarism again
It looks like Netflix and Stranger Things are in hot water again. This week, another copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed against the show over allegations of plagiarism. In the latest lawsuit, Irish Rover Entertainment claims that the idea for Stranger Things was stolen from a screenplay called Totem. Read more: Hear Black Veil Brides […]
‘Ink Master’ star Daniel Silva reaches plea deal in Corey La Barrie case
Ink Master‘s Daniel Silva has reached a plea deal in the death case of YouTuber Corey La Barrie. Sentencing for Silva is scheduled to happen on Aug. 13. Read more: Watch this gamer play a My Chemical Romance song in ‘Batman: Arkham’ On May 10, both Silva and La Barrie were involved in a car crash. It […]
Yellowcard’s lawsuit against Juice WRLD is resuming for the third time
After three postponements, Yellowcard‘s $15 million infringement lawsuit against late rapper Juice WRLD is resuming this month. The lawsuit’s last postponement was due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which prevented the search for an executor. Read more: Hear a new Gerard Way song in the ‘Umbrella Academy’ season 2 trailer In Oct. 2019, Yellowcard filed […]
A lawsuit is trying to prove Ticketmaster’s terms are hard to find
Ticketmaster and Live Nation have been in hot water since the coronavirus pandemic began. With canceled and postponed events worldwide, the companies are facing various lawsuits over their refund polices for canceled events. Now, customers are suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation in a class-action lawsuit. It’s argued that Ticketmaster’s website and app formatting “actively dissuade […]
Netflix is being sued for their portrayal of immigration facilities in 'Messiah'
Netflix is facing a libel suit from The GEO Group over Messiah allegedly linking an I.C.E. contractor to poor conditions at immigrant detention facilities. Even though the Netflix thriller describes the series as not based on actual events, the private contractor organization is claiming it portrays their facilities in a negative and false light. Read More: […]
Corey La Barrie’s parents are suing Daniel Silva for wrongful death
Corey La Barrie‘s parents are allegedly suing Ink Master‘s Daniel Silva and his company, Daniel Silva Tattoos. Simon La Barrie and Lissa Burton allege that Silva’s negligence was the proximate cause in the death of their son. It was reported that the two were driving drunk on La Barrie’s 25th birthday. Police were called to […]
Somehow Kendall Jenner still profited off the failed Fyre Festival
The saga of the failed Fyre Festival is far from over. Just last month we learned that its founder Billy McFarland was trying to leave prison due to coronavirus. Now, Kendall Jenner has settled the lawsuit against her for a fraction of what she was paid. There are a number of lawsuits ongoing against artists […]
Here’s why a UK-based vodka company says Ghost is suing them—UPDATE
There’s been an alleged mixup between two brands using the name Ghost. One, is the iconic Swedish metal band, Ghost. The other is the U.K. vodka distillery Ghost Vodka. Well, allegedly the band has filed legal action against the alcohol maker. In a series of posts on Facebook, Ghost Vodka claims that they received legal […]
Soundgarden are countersuing Vicky Cornell over tribute concert revenue
The last we heard regarding the ongoing lawsuit between members of Soundgarden and Chris Cornell‘s widow, Vicky was back in February. Soundgarden filed a response to an initial suit from Vicky Cornell regarding unpaid royalties. Now, in addition to another response to that suit, members of Soundgarden are countersuing Vicky Cornell and the Chris Cornell […]
Here’s why SXSW is facing a lawsuit over their refund policy
The Austin-based festival South By Southwest (SXSW) is being hit with a class-action lawsuit over its refund policy (or lack thereof). According to Billboard, the two plaintiffs, Maria Bromley and Pauta Kleber filed the suit on April 24 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division. Read More: SXSW makes big staff cuts, […]
Here’s why Live Nation is facing another refund lawsuit
Live Nation now has another lawsuit on its hands, in addition to a recent litigation regarding Rage Against The Machine tickets. Now, the company, as well as Ticketmaster, StubHub and every team in Major League Baseball are being sued over ticket refunds. The lawsuit has two plaintiffs. One is a New York Mets season ticket-holder. […]
A $5M lawsuit was filed against StubHub over their updated refund policy
One man is reportedly suing the ticket resale company StubHub for $5 million in a class-action lawsuit. The reason for the lawsuit is the Wisconsin man purchased tickets to an NHL game before the coronavirus pandemic postponed the season. He’s now suing StubHub for refusing to refund the money he spent on the postponed NHL […]
Misfits don’t want their skull on recent coffee-table book
Late last year, Abrams Books issued a book centered around horror-punk icons Misfits. And the band aren’t happy about it. Scream With Me: The Enduring Legacy Of The Misfits is a 176-page tome filled with photos and quotes from personalities regarding the band’s contributions to punk and metal culture. They contend a significant amount of […]
Yellowcard lawsuit on hold pending Juice WRLD estate executor selection
The lawsuit between Juice WRLD estate and Yellowcard has reportedly been put on hold. This is due to no one being appointed as the executor or the late-rapper’s estate and the case cannot continue until then. To catch you up to speed, in the original complaint filed, Yellowcard alleges Juice WRLD and his collaborators ripped “melodic elements” […]
Post Malone bootleg merch vendors issued lawsuit from Live Nation
Live Nation are suing bootleg vendors selling fake Post Malone merchandise outside venues where the rapper is performing. Post Malone is currently on a headlining run through North America on the Runaway Tour. Read more: Maria Brink performs haunting Billie Eilish cover at first solo set According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Live Nation are asking […]
Chris Cornell recordings “provably Soundgarden’s,” band’s new claim says
The remaining members of Soundgarden have officially filed a response to the late Chris Cornell‘s widow, Vicky Cornell. The motion alleges that Vicky Cornell does not, in fact, own the last recordings of Chris Cornell because they were a collaborative effort. The response is an attempt by Soundgarden members Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben […]
Juice WRLD co-defendant files extension in Yellowcard lawsuit
New developments have occurred in the Yellowcard and Juice WRLD lawsuit as of Jan. 13. To catch you up to speed, in the original complaint filed, Yellowcard alleges Juice WRLD and his collaborators ripped “melodic elements” from their track without permission. They filed the complaint in Oct. 2019. The original response date of the defendants […]
Slipknot call for Chris Fehn lawsuit dismissal likely to be denied
Slipknot‘s request to have the lawsuit former member Chris Fehn filed against them dismissed is very likely to be dismissed by a judge in the Supreme Court of the State of New York. According to Metalsucks, attorneys from both sides met today (January 3) to argue motions to dismiss and Justice Melissa Anne Crane heavily indicated throughout […]
Lil Peep management files dispute against claims in wrongful death lawsuit
The two-year anniversary of Lil Peep‘s death was marked with a new album, documentary and more but legal questions related to the music industry’s involvement in his passing are still being debated. According to Rolling Stone, the late rapper’s management and label, First Access Entertainment, is disputing claims including negligence, breach of contract, and wrongful death […]
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