[ad_1] Walt Disney Co. is facing labor agitation on two fronts. It’s posting big losses from its streaming businesses. And now the Burbank-based behemoth is getting sued by one of its major financial partners. TSG Entertainment, a film-financing firm, has accused Disney and its subsidiary 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox) of breach of… Continue reading Film financier accuses Disney of self-dealing in new lawsuit
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Sean Tuohy refutes Michael Oher’s ‘Blind Side’ lawsuit
[ad_1] Sean Tuohy is refuting Michael Oher’s allegation that the Tuohy family tricked the NFL star who inspired “The Blind Side” into a conservatorship instead of adopting him — allegations that Tuohy finds “insulting.” The sports commentator said he is “devastated” by Oher’s Monday filing in a Tennessee probate court that alleges Tuohy and his… Continue reading Sean Tuohy refutes Michael Oher’s ‘Blind Side’ lawsuit
Diving Into Sarah Silverman’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Meta
[ad_1] Photo: Michael Kovac/FilmMagic When Sarah Silverman sued artificial-intelligence titans OpenAI and Meta Platforms on July 7, her copyright lawsuits seemed to present a relatively straightforward allegation: These companies didn’t secure Silverman’s and other authors’ permission before using their copyright works, including her 2010 autobiography The Bedwetter, which isn’t okay, per these suits. Silverman is… Continue reading Diving Into Sarah Silverman’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Meta
Lizzo responds to claims in dancers’ lawsuit
[ad_1] Lizzo countered the “false allegations” and “sensationalized stories” levied against her this week in a lawsuit by former dancers with a lengthy statement defending her work ethic, standards and sexuality. “These last few days have been gut wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing,” the 35-year-old said Thursday in a statement posted on her official Instagram… Continue reading Lizzo responds to claims in dancers’ lawsuit
Dua Lipa faces new copyright lawsuit over hit ‘Levitating’
[ad_1] Dua Lipa is headed to court over “Levitating,” again. The “New Rules” singer and Warner Music Group are facing another copyright lawsuit over the mega-hit, this latest one from Bosko Kante, a music producer and musician who alleges he never agreed the star could use his “talk box” recording in remixed versions of the… Continue reading Dua Lipa faces new copyright lawsuit over hit ‘Levitating’
What Did Lizzo Do? How to Talk About Her New Lawsuit
[ad_1] Photo: Steve Jennings/WireImage Okay, so a fresh lawsuit came down the pipeline yesterday aimed at the pop star Lizzo, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., and dance director (SK?) Shirlene Quigley, and yeah, it’s a doozy. Real quick: Three former dancers, Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis, and Noelle Rodriguez, are filing a total… Continue reading What Did Lizzo Do? How to Talk About Her New Lawsuit
Former Lizzo workers react to lawsuit allegations
[ad_1] Other former members of Lizzo’s touring team are reacting to news of allegations levied against the “Juice” artist by sharing personal accounts of working with the singer. On Tuesday, news broke that three of Lizzo’s former dancers filed a lawsuit against the body-positive singer alleging sexual harassment and hostile working conditions, among other accusations.… Continue reading Former Lizzo workers react to lawsuit allegations
Why is Lizzo Being Sued for Harassment? Lawsuit, Explained
[ad_1] Lizzo. Photo: Dave Simpson/WireImage Three of Lizzo’s former dancers have filed a lawsuit against her, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT), and dance captain Shirlene Quigley. The dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, allege sexual, religious, and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, and false imprisonment, according to a press release. Specifically, the… Continue reading Why is Lizzo Being Sued for Harassment? Lawsuit, Explained