He calls himself 50 Cent, but the hip-hop mogul says he may not be worth even that. The rapper known for the album and movie “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” filed for bankruptcy protection Monday…
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Adidas is suing Marc by Marc Jacobs
Adidas is suing Marc by Marc Jacobs. The sportswear giant has reportedly called on their lawyers after claiming that the label’s use of a four stripe pattern on garments in their autumn/winter 2014 collection was…
Sam Smith in legal row over ‘Stay With Me’
Sam Smith’s ‘Stay with Me’ is at the centre of a new legal battle. The award-winning singer has already agreed to pay Tom Petty songwriting royalties over similarities between the track and the 1989 song…
Maker of film on rapper Drake sues its own star
A film company that is bringing the rapper Drake to the big screen has filed a lawsuit against its own star over a tweet. Ahead of the release Thursday of the movie “Drake’s Homecoming: The…
‘Goodfellas’ actor sues ‘The Simpsons’ for Sh22.3 billion
“Goodfellas” actor Frank Sivero is suing Fox Television for $250 million for allegedly ripping off his wise-guy cinematic character and using it on “The Simpsons.” According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday,…
Joan Rivers’ daughter suing doctor over death
Joan Rivers’ daughter is suing a doctor over her death. Melissa Rivers, 46, is taking legal action against throat specialist Dr Gwen Korovin, who was allegedly unauthorised to practise at the Yorkville Endoscopy Clinic in…
Tracy Morgan may never get back on stage
Tracy Morgan may never fully recover from his car crash in June. The comedian is still using a wheelchair and undergoing treatment for the critical injuries, including broken ribs, a broken nose and a broken…
Writer launches Sh22 billion lawsuit over Frozen plot
Disney movie ‘Frozen’ is the target of a $250 million (£154 million) plagiarism lawsuit filed by Peruvian writer Isabella Tanikumi. The writer alleges the film is closely based on her life, citing 18 specific instances…
Paris Hilton settles shoe lawsuit
Paris Hilton has dismissed her lawsuit against the shoe company Antebi Footwear Group. The reality star-turned-singer first sued the footwear brand in April, for $1 million – accusing Antebi of not paying her enough royalties…