The Hollywood Reporter

August 23, 2016

8:12pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Kardashians in Kourt: Sisters Win Injunction in Cosmetics Lawsuit

Haven Beauty's use of the Kardashian trademarks likely confuses consumers, a judge rules.

THR, Esq.

August 23, 2016

3:56pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Hollywood Studios: VidAngel Threatens the Legitimate Streaming Market

Disney, LucasFilm, 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. want the court to pause VidAngel's $1 movie rental service.

August 23, 2016

1:03pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

'American Idol' Owner Core Media Allowed to Terminate Deal With Simon Fuller

A bankruptcy judge permits the rejection of a profit sharing agreement on 'Idol' and 'So You Think You Can Dance.'

August 23, 2016

8:28am PT by

Eriq Gardner

Andrea Tantaros Lawsuit Targets Five Executives at Fox News for Retaliation

The former Fox News host claims she was subjected to harassment by Bill O'Reilly and, especially, Roger Ailes, and that others bullied and humiliated her.

August 22, 2016

3:58pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Court Will Hear Arguments on Sharing Philippe Dauman's Viacom Settlement

Sumner Redstone's granddaughter wants a copy.

August 22, 2016

3:49pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Black Keys Frontman Sued Over Howlin' Wolf Documentary

"Howlin' for You" singer Dan Auerbach backed out of the film about Chicago blues icon Howlin' Wolf, according to the suit.

August 22, 2016

1:06pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Demi Lovato Faces Copyright Lawsuit From Indie Stars Sleigh Bells

Lovato's producers previously denied a sampling, but a complaint filed on Monday asserts that similarities "transcend the realm of coincidence."

August 19, 2016

4:58pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Is CAA's Secret Arbitration Success Driving UTA's Legal Strategy?

CAA's court documents claim the agency won a tentative ruling in arbitration, but mentioning it publicly could spark a confidentiality lawsuit.

August 19, 2016

3:13pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Univision to Pay Gawker's Nick Denton $16,666 a Month Not to Compete

What about that "second act" for Gawker.com?

August 19, 2016

1:14pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Clint Eastwood Classics Lawsuit Against MGM Gets Dropped

The suit alleged MGM should have been paying a few dollars more for its use of three classic films.

August 19, 2016

12:08pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

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Jonathan Handel

Chinese Company's $2 Billion Deal Adds Intrigue to Vizio Smart TV Privacy Lawsuit

Plaintiffs say that Vizio TVs are too nosy already, but the issue could go cloak and dagger as LeEco purchases the U.S. company.

August 19, 2016

9:24am PT by

Eriq Gardner

Publicist Who Couldn't Keep Quiet Faces $300 Million Trial Over 'Rebecca' Scandal

A New York appeals court agrees that Broadway veteran Marc Thibodeau breached contract.

August 18, 2016

4:54pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Judge Rejects Fox's Bid to Toss Ex-Felon's 'Empire' Copyright Lawsuit

Sophia Eggleton will move forward in a claim that the character of "Cookie" Lyon is copied from her 2009 memoir 'The Hidden Hand.'

August 18, 2016

3:54pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Amber Heard Donates $7M Divorce Settlement to Two Charities

The American Civil Liberties Union and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles receive $3.5 million each.

August 18, 2016

3:22pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Showtime Becomes Third TV Network This Summer to Sue Charter Over License Fees

The premium pay-TV network follows Univision and Fox News into court.