Lawsuits: News

22 Feb 2024

K-drama

Hwang Jung-eum files for divorce after reconciliation in 2021

South Korean actor Hwang Jung-eum is ending her marriage and filing for divorce, as confirmed by her agency, Y1 Entertainment.

16 Feb 2024

K-Pop

FIFTY FIFTY's agency takes ex-producer to prosecutors; crime charges revealed

K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY's ex-producer, Ahn Sung Il, is facing prosecution for alleged crimes, according to their agency ATTRAKT.

15 Feb 2024

Telugu Films

Distributor files case against 'Ooru Peru Bhairavakona' makers, know reason 

Vi Anand's latest film, Ooru Peru Bhairavakona, featuring Sundeep Kishan and Varsha Bollamma, has run into legal issues as distributor Bathula Satyanarayana, also known as Vizag Satish, filed a case against the producers to halt the movie's release.

15 Feb 2024

Tinder

Match Group's Tinder, Hinge dating apps are addictive, says lawsuit

Match Group, the company behind popular dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, and the League, is facing a federal lawsuit filed in San Francisco.

12 Feb 2024

South Korea

'12.12: The Day' producers seek action against illegal video leak

Plus M Entertainment and Hive Media Corp, the companies behind the hit Korean film 12.12: The Day, have issued a stern warning against the illegal sharing of the film's video files.

07 Feb 2024

Hollywood

Jonathan Majors's assault case: Sentencing pushed to April

Jonathan Majors, who was found guilty of harassing and assaulting his former girlfriend Grace Jabbari, was scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday. However, because of the new motion filed by his legal team to set aside the verdict, the sentencing has been postponed to April 8.

05 Feb 2024

Grammy Awards

Grammy awardee Killer Mike gets out of police custody

Rapper Michael Render aka Killer Mike was arrested by the LAPD on Sunday after winning three awards at the 66th Grammy Awards pre-show.

25 Jan 2024

Myanmar

Why was Myanmar filmmaker Shin Daewe given life imprisonment 

The International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk (ICFR) has demanded the immediate release of Shin Daewe, a prominent Myanmar documentary filmmaker sentenced to life imprisonment for possessing a drone.

20 Jan 2024

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin indicted for involuntary manslaughter in 'Rust' shooting

Actor-producer Alec Baldwin faces a fresh count of involuntary manslaughter in the tragic on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of Rust in October 2021.

19 Jan 2024

Madonna

Madonna fans sue pop icon over late start of concert

Live events can be chaotic, and sometimes, it can also land celebrities in legal soups.

16 Jan 2024

K-Pop

INFINITE's Sungjong seeks contract termination with SPK Entertainment

INFINITE's Sungjong has officially requested to end his contract with SPK Entertainment, citing insufficient support and payment issues, according to a Tuesday report by The Fact.

13 Jan 2024

A24

'MaXXXine' star Mia Goth being sued by background actor—here's why

Mia Goth—the star of the upcoming horror film MaXXXine—is facing a lawsuit for allegedly kicking background actor James Hunter in the head during filming.

11 Jan 2024

Nayanthara

Netflix removes Nayanthara's 'Annapoorani' amid legal soup for religious comments

Lady Superstar Nayanthara's recent release Annapoorani has become the talk of the town after the movie premiered on the OTT giant Netflix.

03 Jan 2024

K-drama

Lee Sun-kyun's agency opts for legal action against misinformation

Lee Sun-kyun's sudden demise took the K-drama world by storm. Ever since his death, there have been several media speculations and now his agency HOD&U Entertainment has broken its silence regarding the same.

31 Dec 2023

Sexual Assault

Offensive: 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe on Paula Abdul's assault claims

Nigel Lythgoe, a former producer of American Idol, is facing sexual assault allegations leveled by singer-actor-choreographer and former judge Paula Abdul.

20 Dec 2023

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez seeks protection from Sukesh Chandrasekhar; files plea 

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez recently filed a plea in a Delhi court, seeking protection from alleged harassment by imprisoned con artist Sukesh Chandrasekhar.

19 Dec 2023

K-Pop

Big Bang's G-Dragon cleared of drug charges; case closed

K-pop star G-Dragon has been cleared of all charges in his recent drug case, as reported by Naver News.

29 Nov 2023

Salman Khan

Salman Khan-Lawrence Bishnoi saga: Timeline of threats issued by gangster

The murky Salman Khan-Lawrence Bishnoi saga has witnessed another turn.

23 Nov 2023

Tamil Cinema

Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' faces legal and financial hurdles before release

Gautham Vasudev Menon's much-awaited Tamil film, Dhruva Natchathiram, starring Chiyaan Vikram, is slated for release on Friday.

03 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office buzz: 'UT 69' set for lukewarm opening

Entrepreneur Raj Kundra has been a controversial figure in Bollywood. The businessman has managed to stay in the buzz for his masked face looks and now he has made a comeback in cine world with the film UT 69.

17 Oct 2023

OTT releases

'Bigg Boss' S17: Jigna Vora keen on reviving her career

Former crime reporter Jigna Vora became a household name after being arrested in connection with the murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey after interviewing an underworld figure. She spent nine months in Byculla jail before being acquitted of all charges in 2019.

16 Oct 2023

LGBTQ+

Marriage equality: Onir shares heartfelt message ahead of SC verdict

Onir is one of the very few filmmakers in India who has been vocal about LGBTQ+ issues. The director is known for his hard-hitting films and for sharing his constant support for equal rights.

11 Oct 2023

Bollywood Life

Zareen Khan to sue Kolkata cop in alleged cheating case

Bollywood actor Zareen Khan recently received relief when a Kolkata court canceled an arrest warrant issued against her in an alleged cheating case.

05 Oct 2023

Celebrity

Actor-model Shiyas Kareem detained in connection with sexual assault allegations

Bigg Boss Malayalam star and model Shiyas Kareem was detained at Chennai airport on Thursday.

04 Oct 2023

K-Pop

MAMAMOO's Hwasa gets clean chit in public indecency case

Finally! The famous K-pop group MAMAMOO's Hwasa has been given a clean chit after Seongdong Police Station in Seoul decided not to forward her public indecency case to the prosecution.

27 Sep 2023

Humans Of Bombay

Humans of Bombay case: Amsterdam chapter thanks HONY, Brandon Stanton

Ever since Humans of Bombay and its lawsuit against People of India grabbed the headlines, the former social media page has been facing a lot of flak from netizens.

20 Sep 2023

K-Pop

LOOSSEMBLE wins lawsuit against BlockBerry Creative; girl-group to retain name

K-pop girl group LOOSSEMBLE's agency, CTD ENM, has emerged victorious in a lawsuit filed by BlockBerry Creative.

20 Sep 2023

Anil Kapoor

Delhi HC grants protection of Anil Kapoor's personality rights

The Delhi High Court passed an interim John Doe order (orders directed against persons/groups that aren't identifiable) on Wednesday, protecting the personality and publicity rights of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor.

19 Sep 2023

K-Pop

TWICE Nayeon's agency to take action against defamation; releases statement

JYP Entertainment has issued a statement regarding the allegations of non-repayment of a loan involving TWICE's Nayeon, clarifying that the ruling has been finalized and has no bearing on her entertainment pursuits.

11 Sep 2023

South Korea

Bullying case: Kim Hieora's agency files lawsuit after conversation leak

South Korean actor Kim Hieora has been in a bit of soup after allegations of bullying in middle school were labeled against her.

04 Sep 2023

K-Pop

Plagiarism case against IU dismissed; EDAM Entertainment shares statement

K-pop stars are always under scrutiny for their actions and fans monitor every minute detail of their favorite stars.

22 Aug 2023

K-Pop

SM Entertainment calls out NCT Jaehyun's privacy breach

NCT member Jaehyun's hotel room was recently invaded by an unnamed individual who recorded a video that has since gone viral on social media.

22 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Baldwin stops 'Rust' crew members lawsuit; armorer trial rescheduled

Special prosecutors are currently weighing the possibility of refiling criminal charges against Alec Baldwin in the tragic shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.

17 Aug 2023

K-Pop

LOONA's former member Chuu wins legal case against BlockBerry Creative

Former LOONA member Chuu emerged victorious in her lawsuit against BlockBerry Creative on Thursday.

16 Aug 2023

K-Pop

FIFTY FIFTY turns down negotiations with Attrakt post first mediation

K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY—renowned for the song Cupid—has decided not to participate in a second mediation session with their agency, Attrakt, after failing to reach an agreement during the first session held on August 9.

04 Aug 2023

Celebrity

Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate's house arrest lifted; court conditions inside

Andrew Tate has been in the news for all the wrong reasons and now the controversial influencer has been freed from house arrest by a Bucharest court. He has been facing trial for rape and human trafficking.

31 Jul 2023

TV News

Rahul Mahajan and Natalya Ilina file for divorce: Report

Rahul Mahajan has been in the news on and off for his stints on reality TV shows and his personal life. Reports are rife that the former pilot is heading for divorce with Kazakhstan model Natalya Ilina.

27 Jul 2023

British Royal Family

Prince Harry can now pursue legal claim against 'The Sun'

The British Royal Family has been under media scrutiny for decades. Prince Harry is known for making the headlines these days for various reasons. Now, reportedly, he got a green signal from London High Court in another legal battle against the British tabloid The Sun.

19 Jul 2023

Chiranjeevi

Rajasekhar-Jeevitha get bail in Chiranjeevi Blood Bank defamation case

Veteran actors Rajasekhar and Jeevitha have been sentenced to a one-year imprisonment in a defamation case. The actor couple alleged that Chiranjeevi Blood Bank had irregularities and megastar Chiranjeevi's organization sold blood on the black market.

12 Jul 2023

Hollywood

Kevin Costner asked to pay this much as child support 

Hollywood actor Kevin Costner and his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner's divorce has been in the news for some time. As per a recent development, a judge has ruled that the actor must pay $1,29,755 per month as a part of child support to their three children. This verdict comes after Baumgartner appealed for $2,48,000 per month.