Entertainment Industry & Legal Affairs
Entertainment Industry & Legal Affairs covers the business, corporate, regulatory, and legal side of entertainment. Reporting includes lawsuits, copyright disputes, labor negotiations, industry regulations, mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, studio and streaming company developments, executive leadership changes, and other issues shaping the global entertainment sector.
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Judge Awards Blake Lively Legal Fees in ‘It Ends With Us’ Dispute, Denies Additional Damages
NEW YORK - A federal judge has ruled that actor Blake Lively can recover certain legal fees from...
Rising Artist’s Arrest Triggers Legal and Industry Scrutiny Over Violent Crime Allegations
The arrest of a rapidly ascending music artist has introduced immediate legal uncertainty while sending ripple effects through...
Sean Combs Appeal Centers on Sentencing Precedent After Tough Questions From Judges
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ latest legal fight has shifted the entertainment industry conversation from celebrity scandal to judicial precedent,...
Jasveen Sangha Sentenced to 15 Years in Matthew Perry Drug Death
LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors secured a 15-year prison sentence for Jasveen Sangha, the woman who pleaded guilty...
Bill Cosby Found Liable in Civil Trial, Jury Awards $19.25 Million in Damages
The civil case against Bill Cosby has resulted in a California jury finding the entertainer liable for sexual...
Les Wexner Tells Congress He Was “Dupe” of Jeffrey Epstein, Denies Knowledge of Crimes
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (Journos News) - Les Wexner, the 88-year-old retired founder of retail giant L Brands, appeared...
UK Prosecutors Authorise New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges Against Russell Brand
LONDON — British comedian and actor Russell Brand will now face trial in October 2026 after prosecutors added...
Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years for Illegal Campaign Donations
Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years for Illegal Campaign Donations Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees...
‘Squid Game’ Actor O Yeong-Su, 81, Acquitted of Sexual Misconduct in South Korea
Squid Game Actor Expresses Gratitude After Acquittal in Assault Case Veteran South Korean actor O Yeong-Su, best known...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Federal Mann Act Conviction Published: October 4, 2025,...
