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New McSweeney v. Cohen — 35-page opposition cites Lively v. Wayfarer · MTD fully briefed Win Katy Perry — $3M attorney fees + $2M judgment · Montecito mansion · Ruby Rose probe silent Served Mayers v. 50 Cent — served May 27 · answer due Jul 17 · 3 NYC attorneys added Jun 1 Lively v. Wayfarer — § 47.1 oral argument June 1 at 2 PM · burden of proof is key question Served Dua Lipa v. Samsung — $15M suit · Samsung served May 22 · answer due Jun 12 New Mayweather v. Rechnitz & Showtime — $500M+ fraud suits · NY + C.D. Cal. Win Pitt v. Jolie — deposition win May 20 · 33 questions must be answered · June hearing next Jun 15 Avila v. Chris Brown — $90M dog attack trial · Rihanna evidence fight Jun 29 People v. d4vd — Prelim hearing · status Jun 17 Denied Peterson v. CDCR — Tory Lanez emergency TRO denied · procedural, not merits Denied Ghost v. Wilson — anti-SLAPP appeal denied May 14 · trial Oct 2026 See all latest updates →
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Tracking celebrity court cases, one docket at a time. Every filing, every ruling, every verdict — sourced, docketed and broken down.

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A real-time tracker for celebrity legal cases and celebrity lawsuits.

Celebrity Dockets is an independent celebrity legal news site documenting every active celebrity court case we can pull a docket on. The cases below cover defamation, civil torts, criminal trials, employment lawsuits, copyright disputes, probate fights and pop-culture industry-PR battles. Each entry has its own page with a sourced timeline, party block, and links to the underlying court filings on PACER / CourtListener / Justia.

U.S. Cases

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NEW
✅ Settled May 4§ 47.1 Heard Jun 1
Lively v. Wayfarer / IEWU / TAG PR
Jun 1: oral argument heard. Gottlieb (Lively) vs Garofalo (Wayfarer) before Judge Liman. Lively says court already found good faith — burden shifts to Wayfarer to prove actual malice. Wayfarer says § 47.1 is just fee-shifting — Lively hasn't proven damages. Liman: malice "not foreclosed." Ruling pending. No right of appeal.
Heard Jun 1 · Ruling pending→
AppealMann Act
Combs - Appeal + $100M Defamation
BOP release moved up to Feb 23, 2028. Appeal fully briefed — awaiting 2nd Circuit opinion on 50-month sentence. Also suing NewsNation $100M. 89+ civil cases active.
Fully briefed · 2nd Cir. opinion pending→
AppealDefamation / Rap
Drake v. UMG - Not Like Us
Drake appeals dismissal of defamation suit over “certified pedophile” lyric. UMG calls him a “sore loser.” Briefing complete — awaiting 2nd Circuit ruling.
2nd Cir. · Briefing complete · Ruling pending→
ActiveCopyright
Henson v. Sony Music
NSYNC "Bye Bye Bye" choreographer sues over Deadpool & Wolverine and Fortnite use.
Filed Mar 27, 2026→
ActiveNDA / STAND Act
Barnett v. LaBeouf
FKA twigs challenges NDA under STAND Act. Jun 3: LaBeouf pleads guilty to all 3 Mardi Gras battery counts — 6-mo suspended + 2 yrs probation. Plus “The Twigs” trademark suit in SDNY.
Guilty plea Jun 3 · STAND Act + trademark→
⏳ Split · Arbitration + TrialDefamation
Kardashian & Jenner v. Ray J
Split ruling. Ray J's countersuit kicked to arbitration. Kim/Kris's $7M defamation stays in court. Status conference Feb 9, 2027. Trial March 6, 2028.
Trial Mar 6, 2028 · LA Superior Dept. 56→
NEW
Active$164M Winery🔥 New: Trademark Suit
Pitt v. Jolie + Palas v. Le Domaine
May 20: Pitt wins deposition fight — Michigan judge orders Stoli’s ex-General Counsel back after 33 questions improperly blocked. Plus: “Beau Domaine” skincare sued for trademark infringement by “Beau D.” founder.
Deposition win May 20 · Palas trademark suit→
MultipleHarassment / Finance⏳ Stayed
The Horizon Lawsuits - Costner
⏳ Stayed pending Costner’s anti-SLAPP appeal. Stunt performer rape scene suit + unpaid costume bills + New Line financing war.
Stayed pending anti-SLAPP appeal→
ActiveDefamation / Film
Ghost et al. v. Wilson
Anti-SLAPP appeal DENIED May 14 — case moves forward. Australia trial wrapped, judgment reserved. LA trial tentatively Oct 2026.
Anti-SLAPP denied · Trial Oct 2026→
Active · PI Hearing May 27Trademark
Wade v. Swift
“Life of a Showgirl” vs “Confessions of a Showgirl.” Swift fires back with unclean hands and First Amendment defenses. MTD hearing Aug 5.
PI heard May 27 · MTD hearing Aug 5→
 ★ New
Newly FiledWorkplace / Wage
Vasquez v. Jenner
Two housekeepers sue Jenner: Vasquez alleges wage theft and discrimination; Delgado Soto’s 20-claim complaint adds whistleblower retaliation, disability discrimination, and IIED.
Two suits · LA Superior · 2026→
🚨 CHARGEDMurder
d4vd - Charged with Murder
Charged Apr 20 with first-degree murder, sexual abuse of a child, and mutilation of remains. Pleaded not guilty. Held at Twin Towers without bail. Status Jun 17 · Prelim Jun 29.
Status Jun 17 · Prelim Jun 29→
ActiveDUI + Subpoena Fight
State v. Woods - DUI
Rollover crash. Hydrocodone. Refused urine test. Court rules pharmacy records can be used. State wins subpoena fight.
Pharmacy records allowed · Active→
✅ Resolved · ProbationDUI
People v. Spears - DUI
Wet-reckless plea May 4. 1 day jail (served at booking) + 1 year summary probation + DUI class + fines + continued treatment.
Resolved May 4, 2026→
 ★ New
2 SuitsFraud · $500M+
Mayweather v. Rechnitz & Showtime
Two fraud suits totaling $500M+. $175M against investment advisor Rechnitz (NY Supreme). $340M+ against Showtime & Espinoza for allegedly helping ex-manager siphon career earnings (C.D. Cal.).
Two suits · NY + C.D. Cal. · 2026→
 ★ New
ServedRetaliation · Harassment
Mayers v. 50 Cent
50 Cent served May 27 — answer due Jul 17. Court ordered show cause; Mayers filed amended complaint + declarations. Three NYC attorneys now on the team. 83+ alleged threats from 25+ numbers.
Served · Answer due Jul 17, 2026→
✅ Acquitted May 5Civil Cases Active
The Stefon Diggs Litigation
Criminal NOT GUILTY on all charges (May 5 · < 2hr deliberation). Civil suits with Christopher Blake Griffith + Miami nightclub claim still active.
Acquitted May 5, 2026→
2 ActiveSexual Assault
The Tyler Perry Lawsuits
Two actors suing for sexual assault — $260M + $77M. Same legal team. Perry calls it coordinated. Lionsgate hearing held May 7.
Lionsgate hearing held May 7 · Active→
🚨 Hurricane VerdictMulti-track
The Kanye West Docket
May 12 verdict: ~$438K for "Hurricane" copyright infringement · 8-juror federal jury. Plus Saxon ($140K won), Monroe ($850K), Jane Doe harassment.
VERDICT May 12 · plus ongoing→
 ★ New
ActiveTrade Secrets / Workplace
Hartbeat v. Eddings & Gwam
Kevin Hart's company sued two Black podcast producers in Feb 2026, days after firing them. Court already rejected part of the injunction as "vague" and "overly broad." Defendants now fighting the restraining order.
Filed Feb 2026 · Active→
ActiveDefamation / Extortion
Fat Joe v. Dixon
Fat Joe vs. former hype man. RICO and sex abuse claims dropped. Defamation proceeding. Blackburn responds to sanctions show-cause order.
SDNY · Sanctions response pending→
ActiveBattery
Jane Doe v. Cardi B
Fan sues after Cardi threw a microphone at her during a Las Vegas concert. 14-day jury trial set Oct 11, 2027. Cardi files counterclaim — says Jane Doe threw ice + water first, mic toss was reflexive.
Trial Oct 11, 2027 · Counterclaim filed→
DiscoveryPalisades Fire
Pratt & Montag v. City of LA
Lost uninsured home in LA fires. Suing city for draining reservoir. Pratt running for mayor of LA. Discovery ongoing.
Discovery · Pratt running for mayor→
MultipleProperty / Voice Theft
The Bad Bunny Lawsuits
La Casita exploitation + two voice theft suits totaling $62M+ in Puerto Rico. Fully briefed — waiting on judge’s decision.
Fully briefed · Decision pending→
ActiveProperty Rights
Littrell v. Walton County
Backstreet Boy sued FL sheriff over beach trespassers. Sheriff case dismissed Feb 2026 · rehearing DENIED Jun 2026. Separate Hill suit + Quiet Title continue. Status conf Jun 9, Hill MTD Jun 10.
Sheriff case CLOSED · Hill suit alive→
ProbeSexual Assault · Australia
Perry - Ruby Rose Allegation
Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of assault 20 years ago. Police reports filed. Perry denies.
Reports filed Apr 14→
MTD PendingWorkplace / Reality TV
McSweeney v. Cohen & Bravo
RHONY star sues Andy Cohen over toxic workplace + disability discrimination. May 26: McSweeney fires back with 35-page opposition to MTD — cites Lively v. Wayfarer, alleges Cohen ran retaliatory media campaign.
Opposition filed May 26 · MTD fully briefed→
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Active · Trial 2026Sexual Harassment / Workplace
Davis v. Lizzo & BGBT
Three former backup dancers v. Lizzo + Big Grrrl Big Touring + Quigley. Lizzo refuses to settle. Dec 1: Attorney fees hearing + OSC re: appeal status. Dept. I, Santa Monica.
Dec 1, 2026 · Fees hearing · Santa Monica→
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Trial Jun 15Personal Injury / Dog Attack
Avila v. Chris Brown
Former housekeeper sues Brown + Black Pyramid LLC for $90M after Caucasian Shepherd "Hades" attack at Tarzana home. Brown moves to exclude 2009 Rihanna assault from trial.
FSC Jun 5 · Trial Jun 15, 2026→
 Busta Rhymes case thumbnail (settled · green)
✅ SettledWage / Assault · Criminal Sealed
Gables v. Smith (Busta Rhymes)
EDNY 1:25-cv-04328. Settled in private mediation Apr 22, 2026 before Hon. Steven M. Gold (Ret.). Cheeks motion due Jun 1. Brooklyn DA confirms corresponding criminal case is sealed.
EDNY · Mag. J. Henry · ✅ Settled→
 Smith & Santana v. Falco Pictures · The Rip defamation thumbnail
✅ Dismissed May 15Refile expected
Smith & Santana v. Falco Pictures
DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE May 15 — diversity-jurisdiction problem (Florida-resident limited partner in Falco's ownership chain). Parties agreed to drop Artists Equity, LLC entirely (no such entity exists; Falco is proper party). Plaintiffs intend to refile in proper jurisdiction.
Dismissed · refile expected→
 ★ NewKilcher v Cameron Avatar likeness thumbnail
New · May 5Right of Publicity / AI Likeness
Kilcher v. Cameron
Q'orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone) sues James Cameron + Disney in C.D. Cal. — alleges Cameron used her face at age 14 (from The New World) as the foundation for Neytiri in Avatar. Right of publicity + CA deepfake statute. Disgorgement of ~$3B Avatar grosses sought.
C.D. Cal. · 2:26-cv-04832→
 ★ New
2 Suits FiledBreach / Fraud
Moon Dream v. Saweetie & Derulo
Japan concert promoter Moon Dream Production Co. sues both Saweetie and Jason Derulo for breaching Afro Jam Festival 2025 contracts. Saweetie allegedly used their visa to enter Japan then performed at rival venues. $700K+ combined damages.
LA Superior · May 2026→
 ★ NewDua Lipa pop-art portrait beside a Samsung Crystal UHD TV
New · May 8Copyright / Right of Publicity
Dua Lipa v. Samsung
$15M minimum — Samsung used a copyrighted Dua Lipa photo on Crystal UHD TV packaging without consent. Copyright + CA right of publicity + Lanham Act + trademark. Samsung served May 22 — answer due Jun 12.
Served · Answer due Jun 12, 2026→
ActiveEstate / Probate
Paris Jackson v. MJ Estate
Paris accuses executors of using her father’s fortune to bully and mock her in court filings. Filed amid Michael biopic release. 3 motion hearings Jul 15.
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 Motion Hearings · Probate Dept 217→
AppealMasters / Copyright
Salt-N-Pepa v. UMG
Fighting to reclaim Push It and their masters after 35 years. Dismissed — now appealing. Fully briefed — waiting on 2nd Circuit opinion.
Fully briefed · 2nd Cir. opinion pending→
NEW
ActiveDefamation · Extortion
Carter v. Buzbee
$190M sought — JAY-Z files Third Amended Complaint. Alleges Buzbee demanded money before meeting Jane Doe, fabricated death threats, used another attorney’s credentials. Doe recanted on tape. CA appeal fully briefed.
$190M · TAC filed · CA appeal briefed→
 ★ New
Just FiledBreach of Contract
M.I.A. v. Kid Cudi
Filed May 29: M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi after being fired from tour after 4 of 33 shows. Claims $2.8M contract guaranteed “sole and exclusive creative control.” Alleges firing was a publicity stunt to boost struggling ticket sales.
C.D. Cal. · Filed May 29, 2026→
ActivePrison Lawsuit
Tory Lanez v. CDCR
$100M federal suit after being stabbed 16 times at CCI Tehachapi. Both lungs collapsed. 7 causes of action against CDCR and warden.
C.D. Cal. · 2:26-cv-03991 · Apr 14, 2026→
King Joseph v. Will Smith
DISMISSED May 5, 2026. LA Superior Court sustained defendants' demurrer to the entire complaint + granted motion to strike. A win in Will Smith's column. Surfaced by @DocumentTingz.
Dismissed May 5, 2026→

UK Cases

UK

Across the pond. Crown Court criminal trials and UK High Court civil matters.

Trial Oct 2026GBH / Assault
R v. Brown - UK Trial
Accused of bottle attack at London nightclub. $6.7M bond. 2-16 years if convicted.
Trial Oct 26, 2026→
Trial Oct 2026Rape / Sexual Assault
R v. Brand - UK Trial
7 charges incl. 3 rape counts, 6 women, 1999–2009. 2 new complainants added Jan 2026. Trial delayed from June — now expected ~2 months long.
Trial Oct 12, 2026 · ~2 months→
Multiple UKDefamation / Hacking
The Prince Harry UK Cases
Daily Mail trial concluded after 10 weeks — Harry, Elton John, Hurley testified. Judgment pending from Judge Nicklin. Plus Sentebale charity defamation suit.
Trial done · Judgment pending→

Industry Watch

STRUCTURAL

Not about one celebrity - about the systems that shape what celebrities can do. Antitrust, label battles, and platform power.

★ New
Just FiledAI · Labor
AFM v. UMG & Warner
Filed Jun 5: The musicians’ union sues UMG + Warner alleging they kept the Suno + Udio AI settlement money and cut performing musicians out. First major union challenge to the labels’ AI playbook.
Federal court · Jun 5, 2026→
VerdictAntitrust
U.S. v. Live Nation / Ticketmaster
Jury finds illegal monopoly. Overcharged $1.72/ticket. Appeal planned. Breakup possible.
Verdict Apr 15, 2026→
ActiveClass Action / Consumer
Capolongo v. Spotify
Class action alleges Discovery Mode is "modern payola" - labels pay for algorithmic boost while users pay for "neutral" recommendations. TX AG probe opened Apr 22.
Filed Nov 2025→
ActiveAntitrust
Faust v. Paramount & Skydance
Five Paramount+ subscribers sue to block the $110B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition under the Clayton Act. Jeffrey Kessler (Live Nation verdict) leads the defense.
Filed Apr 30, 2026→

⚖️ Legal Watch

BILLS ON THE HILL

Laws moving through Congress that could change the game for artists, labels, and the entertainment industry.

Congress
NO FAKES Act · AI Deepfake Protection
Bipartisan bill targeting AI-generated replicas of real people’s voice and likeness without consent. Think Drake’s fake Tupac track, Tom Hanks’ unauthorized dental ad. Would give artists a federal right of publicity that survives even after death.
S.1367 · Sens. Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar, Tillis→
Congress
RAP Act · Lyrics Can’t Be Evidence
The Restoring Artistic Protection Act would block prosecutors from using song lyrics as evidence of guilt. Young Thug’s RICO trial put this in the spotlight — his own verses were read to the jury. Creative expression isn’t a confession.
H.R.4678 · backed by Jay-Z, Killer Mike→
Congress
TICKET Act · Ticketmaster Crackdown
Born from the Taylor Swift Eras Tour meltdown. Would require all-in pricing, ban speculative ticketing, and force platforms to disclose when they’re the seller. Overlaps with the DOJ’s Live Nation antitrust case already on the docket.
S.281 · Senate Commerce Committee→
Congress
Protect Working Musicians · Venue Safety
Post-Astroworld legislation. Would set federal safety standards for live music venues — crowd density limits, emergency exit protocols, medical staff requirements. Travis Scott’s festival crush killed 10 people in 2021. Hundreds of lawsuits followed.
H.R.5576 · House Judiciary→
Congress
Music Fairness Act · Pay Artists on Radio
The US is one of the only countries where AM/FM radio doesn’t pay performers when it plays their songs. Songwriters get paid, performers don’t. This bill would finally fix that. Opposed by the National Association of Broadcasters.
H.R.861 · reintroduced 2025→