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Kurt Cobain guitar theft suit leads to Frances Bean ex’s psych evaluation
In May 2018, Frances Bean Cobain’s ex-husband Isaiah Silva sued several people who he believed broke into his home to steal Kurt Cobain’s famous acoustic guitar and kill him. Courtney Love, Love’s manager Sam Lutfi and actor Ross Butler (Riverdale, 13 Reasons Why) were just a few of the many individuals accused of conspiring against […]
Manowar file lawsuit against Hellfest organizers after canceled set
It looks like Manowar are filing a lawsuit against Hellfest organizers following a rather odd and confusing turn of events that caused the band to miss their performance. Originally, the festival stated the band would be missing their set because the band had “decided to leave the festival site.” Now, Manowar are sharing their side […]
'It' miniseries creators suing Warner Bros. for breach of contract
While most people are getting very excited for It: Chapter Two, the makers of the 1990 miniseries are not so stoked about being left out. Larry Sanitsky, a producer on the original It, is suing Warner Bros. for breach of contract dating back to their original deal. Read More: ‘Halloween’ reboot announces back-to-back sequel release dates […]
Slipknot manager still seeks lawsuit dismissal after Chris Fehn complaint
The lawsuit between Slipknot and former percussionist Chris Fehn continues with Slipknot’s lawyer still requesting the case be dismissed after Fehn’s recent motion. Earlier this week, Fehn requested a judge deny the motion to have his lawsuit against the band dismissed. Read more: Tool fan Justin Bieber proves devotion by quizzing fans on lyrics It […]
Slipknot ex-percussionist Chris Fehn wants lawsuit to move forward
It looks like the lawsuit between Slipknot and former percussionist Chris Fehn isn’t over yet. According to The Blast, Fehn is requesting a judge deny the motion to have his lawsuit against the band dismissed. It was previously revealed that Slipknot manager Robert Shore requested for Fehn’s lawsuit be thrown out. Now it looks like […]
Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil must pay $170K in fees from assault case
Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil has been ordered to pay $170,000 to his lawyers who represented him in an assault case brought by a female fan in 2016. The lawsuit was brought on by a woman named Kelly Guerrero, who claimed the singers assaulted her outside of a Las Vegas hotel three years ago. Read […]
Gibson shifts focus to industry collaborations amid trademark battles
A wave of change has hit one of the world’s most iconic guitar companies, Gibson, in the eight months since coming under new ownership. The change follows an extensive campaign to eliminate counterfeit likenesses of their guitar models with some backlash. The company is now shifting focus “from confrontation to collaboration.” Read more: blink-182 celebrate […]
FUCT granted “immoral” trademark as Supreme Court sides with clothing brand
Clothing brand FUCT can finally trademark its name thanks to a new Supreme Court decision made on Monday. The court overturned a law that banned the trademark of “immoral or scandalous” terms. It had been in place since 1946. Read more: Halestorm announce fall North American tour with Godsmack The case where the decision made […]
Soundgarden, Hole and more suing UMG for recordings lost in fire
After it was discovered a 2008 warehouse fire at Universal Music Group‘s Hollywood Studios destroyed hundreds of master tapes, lawsuits were expected from a number of artists involved. Now, Hole, Soundgarden, the estates of Tupac and Tom Petty and other artists are suing UMG for losses. Read More: Awsten Knight rap featured on EP topping Gucci Mane for No. 1 on […]
Every Time I Die sued by fan alleging toe amputation result of show injury
Every Time I Die have found themselves in quite the unusual lawsuit — one fan is suing the band for having to have their toe amputated. The fans says the band kicked a monitor off stage at a show, which fell on their toe which later had to be amputated. Read more: Halsey gives empowering speech […]
Trent Reznor allegedly suing landlord after maintenance failure
Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor is suing his landlord according to a new report from TMZ. Reznor is claiming that his rented five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home was made using cheap materials that resulted in conditions unsuitable for living. Read more: Red Hot Chili Peppers reissue ‘Californication’ picture disc for anniversary He also claims that […]
Apple is being sued by customers for allegedly selling iTunes data
Apple is being sued by a group of customers for allegedly selling their iTunes data to third-party companies. The class-action federal lawsuit is seeking over $5 million in damages according to the suit filed on May 24 in California. Read More: As It Is drop second reimagined EP with ’80s pop, hardcore updates According to Billboard, […]
Woodstock 50 investors must return $18.5 million after court order
Recently, Woodstock 50 found a new financial partner after winning their lawsuit against former investors Dentsu Aegis Network. However, the old investors are now required to pay a large sum of money to the festival. Read more: iDKHOW extend “Night Heat” tour with summer dates To backtrack, this all started when Dentsu announced that the […]
Courtney Love, Nirvana members called as witnesses in Marc Jacobs lawsuit
Back in December, designer Marc Jacobs was sued by Nirvana, L.L.C. for copyright infringement stating that Jacobs allegedly used the band’s “Happy Face” logo without permission. Then, in March, Jacobs responded, denying the claims and requesting that the lawsuit be dismissed. Read more: Neck Deep added to Warped Tour anniversary show date Now, Courtney Love, […]
Threatin members win multiple lawsuits following frontman’s elaborate hoax
The tragically hilarious story of Threatin has been a rollercoaster to follow, but it’s not quite done yet. Apparently, guitarist Joe Prunera, drummer Dane Davis and Davis‘ mother filed lawsuits against band leader Jered Eames and his wife Kelsey and won by default. Read More: Enter Shikari vocalist compiles out of print books in new novel Records show Prunera was awarded $10,000 plus $250 […]
Guns N‘ Roses sue brewery over name-inspired beer
Breweries have been creating music-branded alcohol for quite some time, but Guns N’ Roses don’t want any part of it. According to The Blast, the band have filed a trademark lawsuit against a brewery that sells a beer called Guns ‘N’ Rosé. Read More: Billie Eilish second guessed releasing debut album the night before The lawsuit claims Canarchy Craft […]
‘Stranger Things’ plagiarism claims dropped day before trial
The creators of Netflix show Stranger Things were facing a lawsuit where they were accused of stealing the idea for the series Now, the plaintiff Charlie Kessler has withdrawn the suit against Matt and Ross Duffer. He claimed they stole from a project that was pitched at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. Read more: Jersey […]
Facebook is fighting fake Instagram likes, suing New Zealand company
Facebook is suing a New Zealand company who sold fake likes, shares and followers on Instagram. The social media giant alleges Social Media Series Limited has ignored requests to discontinue selling false engagement through external sites. The lawsuit asks a U.S. court to halt the company’s actions and award damages to Facebook. Read More: Nicolas Cage gives […]
Slipknot manager says Chris Fehn wasn’t involved in band’s business
Slipknot manager Robert Shore is claiming that Chris Fehn was never involved in the business dealings of Slipknot. The comments come in the midst of a lawsuit Fehn is filing against the band for unfair compensation in regards to the time he spent touring. . Read more: Halsey slated to perform BTS collab at Billboard […]
‘Stranger Things’ creators face trial amid idea theft allegations
The creators of Stranger Things are currently facing a lawsuit involving the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Allegedly, Matt and Ross Duffer are being accused of stealing the idea for the series from a project that was pitched at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. A filmmaker by the name of Charlie Kessler alleges the […]
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