Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor
In 2019, Cindi Berger and Mark Owens merged their publicity firms, PMK*BNC and Rogers & Cowan, creating a marketing giant named R&CPMK. Fast forward to 2023, Owens was ousted and is now accused of stealing employees, clients, and confidential information to start a rival firm, 2pm Sharp. The drama u
Drake, one of the world's biggest rappers, has had a rough 2024. He's faced criticism from fans and other artists. Recently, he announced a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Spotify, claiming they inflated Kendrick Lamar's streaming numbers. Even Jalen Rose, filling in on Inside the NBA, had
Marilyn Manson, real name Brian Warner, has settled a lawsuit he filed against Evan Rachel Wood. The lawsuit claimed defamation after Wood accused him of sexual abuse in 2021. As part of the settlement, Manson will pay Wood around $327, 000 in legal fees. Wood's lawyer, Michael J. Kump, said Manson'
What happens when a transgender athlete joins a school's cross-country varsity team? In Riverside, California, this shift caused a bit of a commotion. A faster runner, who happens to be transgender, took a spot on the girls' team. The co-captain, Taylor, got bumped down to the JV squad. She wasn't t
Donald Trump, the President-elect, has nominated Linda McMahon as the new Education Secretary. This is surprising because she's being sued for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse. The lawsuit claims that Linda and her husband, Vince McMahon, knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it. They ar
Linda McMahon, chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Education, is facing a lawsuit that alleges she and her husband, Vince, let a WWE employee sexually exploit children for decades. The lawsuit claims that Melvin Phillips Jr. , a ringside announcer, used his job to attrac
Sony Pictures is in a legal fight with Wanda Group, aiming to collect $49 million. The dispute began when Wanda's subsidiary, Wanda Hong Kong, agreed to buy a majority stake in Vampire Squid Productions, a company owned by Silvergate Group Holdings, for $38. 25 million in 2017. Vampire Squid holds p
Several groups and companies that disagree with abortion have filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. They aim to stop the enforcement of a law that makes health insurers cover abortions and abortion pills without extra costs to patients. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court, targets
Hugh Grant's character, Mr. Reed, from the movie "Heretic" uses an intriguing comparison to explain his theory on religions. He sings "Creep" by Radiohead and reveals that it's actually a remix of a 1972 song by The Hollies. This leads to a discussion about how religions might be similar at their co
