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Out of Tune

Filed in response to her alleged misconduct against touring staff, Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson, has been included as a defendant in a recent lawsuit. Within the claim filed in September, a former employee alleges that Lizzo tolerated a hostile work environment; and following her attempts to find a resolution, the plaintiff was let go from her position in March 2023. Asha Daniels, who was hired as a wardrobe designer, worked on the singer’s tour at the beginning of this year and is seeking deferred compensation, unpaid wages, and loss of income.

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A True Blind Side

Although Sandra Bullock’s Oscar-winning portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy in the movie The Blind Side was inspirational and heartfelt, the real-life version of her character is now depicted in a lawsuit as deceitful and untrustworthy. The storyline of the 2009 movie focuses on a Tennessee family’s encouragement and support of a young man who did not benefit from familial stability but did possess strong athletic talents. Backed by the Tuohy family, the real Michael Oher succeeded as an All-American at Ole Miss and was drafted into the NFL, in which he played for eight seasons.

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Sunny News to Share

Actor’s payback against newspaper

Although he has portrayed a wide range of characters that have highlighted his acting talents, Hugh Grant is refusing to allow certain newspaper outlets from tapping into his private life off screen. In a recent lawsuit filed by the actor, Grant’s legal counsel disparages the journalism tactics that incorporate the invasion of privacy of phone correspondence, breaking and entering, and car bugging. According to Grant’s claim, these methods were specifically utilized by the newspaper the Sun in crafting gossip articles. The essential claim in the case centers on the misuse of private information, gathered unlawfully and at the very least, unethically. Continue reading →

Ruling Slopes to Defendant

Skiing suit in actress’ favor

More than 20 years after accepting the Academy Award for her role in Shakespeare in Love, Gwyneth Paltrow has again fulfilled a role that resulted in a win. In 2016, Paltrow was involved in a skiing accident, which allegedly caused another skier to experience the impact of a permanent traumatic brain injury. Initially, the skier, who is identified as Terry Sanderson, filed a lawsuit for $3.1 million and named Paltrow, the ski resort, and a ski instructor as defendants. According to his argument, Paltrow collided with Sanderson from behind and was the sole reason for his head wound. Continue reading →

Keep Up with Reality

Reality TV becomes more real

Less than a year after losing her lawsuit against the Kardashian-Jenner family, socialite Angela White, better known professionally as Blac Chyna, has shifted her focus on fulfilling a life that is centered on positivity and spiritual awakening. Despite her new outlook and her decision to revert her identity back to her birth name, Angela, it might prove more difficult for the famous entrepreneurial Kardashian-Jenner family to move past Blac Chyna’s filing of a defamation lawsuit, in which she sought $100 million from the family’s matriarch, Kris Jenner, as well as daughters, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner. Continue reading →