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Teacher in LeAnn Rimes Lawsuit Struggling to Raise Defense Funds

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:00:32 +0000

There’s new drama in the LeAnn Rimes lawsuit, which was already fraught with more drama than a Lifetime TV movie to begin with. The singer is suing teacher Kimberly Smiley for taping a phone call without her consent and then posting it online. Smiley was forced to request an extension so she can find a [...]

LeAnn Rimes Sues for Invasion of Privacy

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:30:17 +0000

Just days after admitting herself into rehab for stress management, LeAnn Rimes has filed a lawsuit with the L.A. County Superior Court against Kimberly and Lexi Smiley, two woman who allegedly recorded a conversation with Rimes in an effort to create a smear campaign against the singer.

Justin Moore Sued by Nashville Songwriter Over 'Backwoods'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:00:52 +0000

Justin Moore is being sued by a Nashville songwriter over the singer’s 2009 single ‘Backwoods.’ Bobby Carmichael has filed a federal lawsuit against Moore, claiming that the country hitmaker stole the song from him. The Tennessean reports, according to Country Weekly, that Carmichael claims he wrote the song eight years ago along with fiddle player [...]

Big Machine Sucked Into Lawsuit With Tim McGraw and Old Label, Curb Records

Billy Dukes — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:00:22 +0000

Lawyers for Tim McGraw‘s first Nashville record label are seeking documents from Big Machine Records, the label the ‘Truck Yeah’ singer signed with in May. The Tennessean reports that Curb Records is looking into when conversations between Big Machine and McGraw began.

Alabama's 'Christmas in Dixie' Involved in a Sticky Lawsuit

Megan Pacella — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:00:32 +0000

Here’s a story for the ‘uh-oh’ colum: Popular group Alabama has gotten wrapped up in a big lawsuit with Australian songwriter Allan Caswell. The legendary country troupe’s involvement in the suit, however, is rather tenuous. Turns out, Caswell penned a hit called ‘On the Inside’ Down Under in 1979. In 2009, Caswell sued his publishing [...]

Lindsay Lohan Sues Rapper Pitbull Over 'Give Me Everything' Song Lyric

Shauna Wright — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:00:54 +0000

Lately, Lindsay Lohan has been known more for her tabloid antics and jail stints than for being an actress, but that doesn’t mean she won’t defend her “good name” anyway.

Lohan recently filed a defamation lawsuit against rapper Pitbull because of an unflattering line about her that was included in his hit single, ‘Give Me Everything.’

Soccer Goalie Sues Other Soccer Goalie for 'Muppet Show' Insult

Amory Gritta — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:00:57 +0000

Jens Lehman and Tim Wiese are two of the better soccer goalkeepers in the world, having both represented Germany in international competition.

Now, Lehman is suing Wiese for telling a newspaper reporter that Lehmann should "go to the 'Muppet Show'" and be treated "on a couch."

And it wasn't as if Wiese's barbs were without provocation: They were actually in direct response to criticism Lehman has levied against Wiese when Lehman was working as a television commentator.

CBS Anchor Suing Over Allegations of Saucy Behavior

Amory Gritta — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:30:25 +0000

In between delivering somber news and making small talk about the weather, CBS anchor Alycia Lane (pictured, right) was sending racy text messages to her married on-air co-host, Larry Mendte.

Because of her naughty sexting and allegations that say 38-year-old Lane beat up a female cop, she was canned by the TV network in 2008.

After Botched Plastic Surgery, Woman Can't Close Her Eyes [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:30:40 +0000

Marilyn Leisz is suing her plastic surgeon after an eyelid procedure left her unable to fully close her eyes.

The New Jersey woman now has to use a special gel and vaporizer to protect her eyes at night, and can't participate in outdoor activities she used to enjoy such as tennis or horseback riding because her eyeballs are too exposed to the elements. Leisz also says that she is losing her vision.

Mall Fall May Lead To Lawsuit [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:00:24 +0000

If you’ve been anywhere near a web browser this week, you’ve probably already seen the security video of a woman walking through a mall while texting. Not paying attention to her surroundings, she tripped and fell into a fountain. In her defense, I’ve done the same thing while attempting to chew gum and walk at the [...]