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Nicki Minaj Avoids Forced Sale of Hidden Hills Mansion After Satisfying Assault Judgment

Nicki Minaj has paid a long-outstanding civil judgment that nearly resulted in the court-ordered sale of her $20 million Hidden Hills mansion, resolving a legal dispute stemming from allegations of an assault involving her husband at a 2019 concert in Germany. The resolution came just before a Los Angeles Superior... Read More about Nicki Minaj Avoids Forced Sale of Hidden Hills Mansion After Satisfying Assault Judgment

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Pras Michel Denied Bail Pending Appeal in Foreign Influence Case, Surrender Date Delayed

Pras Michel has been denied bail while he appeals his conviction and 14-year federal prison sentence stemming from a sweeping foreign influence and financial crimes case, according to a ruling issued Tuesday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly concluded that Michel failed to meet... Read More about Pras Michel Denied Bail Pending Appeal in Foreign Influence Case, Surrender Date Delayed

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Drake Appeals Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Drake has formally appealed the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, arguing that a federal judge’s ruling shielding Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” sets a troubling legal precedent for the music industry. In a 60-page appellate brief filed this week with the U.S. Court of... Read More about Drake Appeals Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

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Accuser Refiles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Tommy Lee Under New California Law

Heather Taylor has refiled a civil lawsuit accusing musician Tommy Lee of sexually assaulting her during a helicopter flight more than two decades ago, relying on a new California statute that reopened the door for previously time-barred claims. Taylor initially brought the lawsuit in 2023, alleging that Lee assaulted her... Read More about Accuser Refiles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Tommy Lee Under New California Law

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Judge Bars Death Penalty Against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

A federal judge has ruled that prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, dismissing the federal murder charge that made capital punishment legally available under federal law. In a written decision issued Friday, U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett found... Read More about Judge Bars Death Penalty Against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

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Education Department Pauses Wage Garnishment and Tax Refund Seizures for Defaulted Student Loans

The U.S. Department of Education has paused plans to garnish wages and seize tax refunds from borrowers who have defaulted on their federal student loans, delaying enforcement measures that had been set to resume nationwide. The announcement, made on Friday, temporarily halts forced collection efforts affecting millions of borrowers whose... Read More about Education Department Pauses Wage Garnishment and Tax Refund Seizures for Defaulted Student Loans

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Siblings Alleging Abuse by Michael Jackson Challenge Arbitration in Beverly Hills Court

Several siblings who allege they were sexually abused by Michael Jackson appeared in a Beverly Hills courtroom on Wednesday to oppose efforts by Jackson’s estate to force their claims into confidential arbitration. The family argues that a prior agreement with the estate was unlawfully designed to silence victims of childhood... Read More about Siblings Alleging Abuse by Michael Jackson Challenge Arbitration in Beverly Hills Court

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US to Pause Immigrant Visa Issuances for Nationals of 75 Countries Starting January 21

The U.S. State Department will pause issuing immigrant visas at U.S. consulates worldwide for applicants who are nationals of 75 countries beginning January 21, 2026, citing concerns that applicants from those countries present a higher risk of becoming a “public charge,” a term used in immigration law for people deemed... Read More about US to Pause Immigrant Visa Issuances for Nationals of 75 Countries Starting January 21

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George Jones’ Widow Countersued by Ex-Boyfriend Amid Dispute Over Alleged Cryptocurrency Theft

Nancy Jones, the widow of late country music legend George Jones, is facing a countersuit from her former partner as a high-stakes legal battle unfolds over millions of dollars in cryptocurrency and other assets. The dispute centers on allegations that Jones’ ex-boyfriend, Kirk West, stole a significant portion of her... Read More about George Jones’ Widow Countersued by Ex-Boyfriend Amid Dispute Over Alleged Cryptocurrency Theft

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Lizzo Reaches Settlement Over Unreleased Song Referencing Sydney Sweeney Ad

Lizzo has reached a preliminary settlement in a copyright lawsuit tied to an unreleased song that referenced Sydney Sweeney’s widely debated American Eagle jeans campaign, according to new court filings. In a notice filed in federal court, attorneys for Georgia-based GRC Trust said they have reached a “settlement in principle”... Read More about Lizzo Reaches Settlement Over Unreleased Song Referencing Sydney Sweeney Ad

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Los Lobos Sues Sony Over Allegedly Unpaid La Bamba and Desperado Soundtrack Royalties

Los Lobos has filed two lawsuits accusing Sony entities of failing to properly account for and pay royalties related to the band’s recordings for the films La Bamba and Desperado. The actions, quietly filed late last year, allege contract breaches and seek damages and a comprehensive global accounting that could... Read More about Los Lobos Sues Sony Over Allegedly Unpaid La Bamba and Desperado Soundtrack Royalties

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Marilyn Manson Accuser Moves to Revive Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Under New California Statute

Ashley Walters, a former assistant to Marilyn Manson, is seeking to revive her sexual abuse lawsuit against the musician by invoking a newly enacted California law that broadens the ability of adults to bring claims previously time-barred. In filings submitted this month, Walters argues that Assembly Bill 250 (AB 250),... Read More about Marilyn Manson Accuser Moves to Revive Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Under New California Statute

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