Metro Boomin skirts civil sexual assault charges
A Los Angeles jury has cleared Metro Boomin of all civil sexual assault claims, ruling that none of the accusations were proven after a two-day trial.
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David Mabuza pension dispute placed on ice as family tensions turn fiery
he High Court in Pretoria will rule next week on the R44.7 million David Mabuza estate dispute, as the late deputy president’s widow and children fight over who should benefit from the pension payout.
International
Stefon Diggs caught in paternity dispute with IG model after Cardi B pregnancy announcement
Stefon Diggs is facing a paternity dispute after an Instagram model filed court papers claiming he fathered her baby, just days after Cardi B announced she is pregnant with his child.
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David Mabuza family at war over his R44.7 million pension
The family of late deputy president David Mabuza is locked in a legal battle over his R44.7 million pension payout, with his daughter challenging the sole beneficiary status of his widow.
International
Cardi B reacts to assault lawsuit victory
A Los Angeles jury has cleared rapper Cardi B of all charges in a $24 million civil lawsuit brought by a security guard over an alleged “fingernail attack.”
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Sol Phenduka fired: KayaFM parts ways with MacG podcast co-host over misogynistic Minnie Dlamini comments
Radio host Sol Phenduka has been officially fired by Kaya 959 after comments about Minnie Dlamini on the MacG podcast led to public outrage and legal action.
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Spur set to lose millions in GPS Food dispute
An arbitrator has ruled against Spur Corporation in its multi-million rand legal fight with GPS Food Group, with the restaurant franchisor now facing possible damages worth more than R100 million.
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Sol Phenduka breaks his silence on Kaya 959 suspension
Sol Phenduka speaks out after his Kaya 959 suspension linked to Minnie Dlamini’s legal action, explaining the reason behind the unexpected move.
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Open Chats becomes the latest podcast to court legal trouble over controversial commentary
The Open Chats Podcast is facing legal action after its hosts made offensive comments about coloured people, prompting a backlash led by the Patriotic Alliance.
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Minnie Dlamini rejects MacG’s apology with a damning lawsuit
Minnie Dlamini has filed a R2.5 million lawsuit against MacG and Sol Phenduka, rejecting MacG’s public apology over remarks she says were harmful and disrespectful.
International
Shannon Sharpe’s reported $100m ESPN deal collapses – Here’s how he reacted
Shannon Sharpe has left ESPN following a $50 million lawsuit settlement, effectively ending talks of a reported $100 million media deal.
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Nkosana Makate faces new delay as apex court sends case back to SCA
Nkosana Makate’s long legal battle with Vodacom hit another delay when the Constitutional Court sent the case back to the Supreme Court of Appeal, instead of giving a final decision.
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Nkosana Makate awaits final Constitutional Court ruling in long-running Vodacom battle
Nkosana Makate, the creator of Vodacom’s “Please Call Me” service, is set to learn the Constitutional Court’s final decision in his nearly two-decade legal fight against the telecoms giant.
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Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
Actor Derek Dixon has filed a $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry, alleging sexual assault and workplace harassment over several years.
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Who is Shannon Sharpe’s accuser? – Here’s what we know about ‘Gabbi Zuniga’
Shannon Sharpe is being sued for sexual assault by OnlyFans model Gabriella ‘Gabbi’ Zuniga; here’s what we know about the accuser and the status of the case.
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Shannon Sharpe lawyers release steamy texts from ‘Me Too’ accuser
Shannon Sharpe is facing a lawsuit over alleged sexual assault, but his legal team is fighting back with explicit messages from the accuser to defend his name.
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Drake scores crucial victory in UMG ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit
A judge has denied Universal Music Group’s attempt to delay the court process in Drake’s lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us.’
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Druski clears the air on his alleged involvement in new Diddy rape lawsuit
Druski has denied involvement in the latest lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling the allegations against him fabricated and outlandish.
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Tiger Brands expected to fork out millions over 2017 listeriosis outbreak
Tiger Brands has agreed to interim payments for victims of the 2017 listeriosis outbreak, despite the class action lawsuit still being unresolved.
International
UMG files fiery response to Drake’s Texas pre-suit deposition
UMG has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s Texas pre-suit deposition request, defending its promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’.
International
‘He’s Not Like Us’: Drake sues UMG for ‘defamation’ in explosive lawsuit
Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, ‘Not Like Us’. Here’s how this explosive case could impact Kendrick’s upcoming Super Bowl performance.
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Who is Noushin Faraji? – Ex-hairdresser lifts the lid on disturbing harassment culture at Fox Sports
Noushin Faraji’s lawsuit reveals allegations of harassment and retaliation at Fox Sports, naming Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor, and Charlie Dixon.
Technology
Explosive R1.8bn lawsuit proves Siri has been eavesdropping on Apple users since 2014
Apple settles a R1.8bn lawsuit over allegations that Siri secretly recorded user conversations without consent.
International
Tony Buzbee goes dark after Jay-Z rape accuser doubles back on allegations
Jay-Z’s team is requesting the court dismiss the case and indicated that they plan to pursue disciplinary action against Tony Buzbee and the lawyers involved.
International
Tony Buzbee accuses Jay-Z of bribery in new filing
Tony Buzbee claims that these alleged attempts to pay clients to sue his firm constitute a crime.
International
Tony Buzbee targets ‘alleged perp’ Jay-Z in new statement on lawsuit
Tony Buzbee accused Jay-Z’s legal team of harassment in a new explosive statement.
International
Who is Tony Buzbee? – What we know about the lawyer Jay-Z accuses of defamation
The latest batch of lawsuits filed by Tony Buzbee against Diddy has cast new sets of eyes on the controversial lawyer.
International
Here’s why legal circles believe Drake’s filings are ‘embarrassing’
According to podcasters and legal commentators Josh Barro and Ken White, the filings appear more like a display of frustration than a well-founded legal strategy.
International
Drake targets UMG and Spotify in explosive RICO legal complaint
Central to the complaint are allegations that UMG used its influence as Spotify’s largest content supplier to prioritise Lamar’s music.
Technology
Google President reacts to US govt’s call for the sale of Chrome
Google President Kent Walker denounces the US DoJ’s call to sell Chrome and Android, citing risks to security, innovation, and user privacy in a heated antitrust battle.