lawsuit | LA Today

Academy Announces Honorary Oscars Amidst Tyler Perry $260 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Brittany HollindaleJune 18, 202506 mins

In a notable week for the American entertainment industry, news emerged that captures the dual nature of the business: celebrating enduring artistic legacies while also confronting serious legal challenges. The organization responsible for presenting the prestigious Academy Awards has identified its recipients for this year’s honorary Oscars, recognizing contributions that have profoundly shaped the cinematic…

Tyler Perry Faces $260 Million Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault, Harassment on ‘The Oval’ Set

Brittany HollindaleJune 18, 202507 mins

In a significant legal challenge, actor Derek Dixon has filed a lawsuit against acclaimed filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry, alleging sexual assault, harassment, and battery during his time working on the BET television series \”The Oval.\” The suit, lodged in Los Angeles Superior Court, also includes claims of professional retaliation against Perry and seeks…

ICE “Operation Crosswind” Sparks Mass Protests, Lawsuit Filed in Los Angeles

Cassie DanleyJune 4, 202508 mins

Los Angeles, CA – Demonstrations erupted across Los Angeles this week following a targeted enforcement action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) dubbed \”Operation Crosswind.\” The operation, conducted on May 30, 2025, led to the apprehension of 45 individuals, primarily within the Pacoima and East Los Angeles neighborhoods. The subsequent protests, mobilizing hundreds and…

LA Music Superstar Hit with Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Chart-Topping Hit

Tiana BlakeJune 1, 2025June 6, 202508 mins

Los Angeles, CA – A prominent musician based in Los Angeles has been named as the defendant in a new federal lawsuit alleging copyright infringement over a recent chart-topping single. The complaint, filed today in the California Central District Court, claims the popular track illegally utilizes elements from an earlier musical work. Sources confirm the…

image 2025 01 13T011259.021 e1736759630784

Alec Baldwin Files Lawsuit Against New Mexico Over Alleged Malicious Prosecution

Kendra LaneDecember 27, 2024February 24, 2025010 mins

Alec Baldwin Takes Legal Action: A Deep Dive into His Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit Alec Baldwin Takes Legal Action: A Deep Dive into His Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit In a riveting turn of events that has captured public attention, actor Alec Baldwin has initiated a civil lawsuit against New Mexico authorities, claiming malicious prosecution and defamation in…