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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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✅ Settled May 4⚠️ § 47.1 Pending · No Further Briefing
Lively v. Wayfarer / IEWU / TAG PR
SETTLED two weeks before trial — except Lively's § 47.1 motion (attorneys' fees + auto-tripled compensatory + punitive) submitted to Judge Liman with no right of appeal. May 11: Liman denies Lively's request for further briefing — ruling on the existing record. Per May 7 letter from Willkie Farr.
Settled May 4 · § 47.1 pending→
AppealMann Act
Combs - Appeal + $100M Defamation
BOP moves release date to Mar 9, 2028. Diddy appeals 50-month sentence; 2nd Circuit ruling pending. Also suing NewsNation $100M. 89+ civil cases active.
Release Mar 9, 2028→
AppealDefamation / Rap
Drake v. UMG - Not Like Us
Drake appeals dismissal of defamation suit over "certified pedophile" lyric. UMG calls him a "sore loser."
Reply filed Apr 17 · 2nd Cir.→
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 from sexual battery settlement under California's STAND Act.
Filed Mar 25, 2026→
⏳ 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→
Active$164M Winery
Pitt v. Jolie - Château Miraval
$164M winery war. Key witness died. Jolie wants trial pushed to Nov 2027.
Trial TBD 2027→
MultipleHarassment / Finance
The Horizon Lawsuits - Costner
Stunt performer rape scene suit + unpaid costume bills + New Line financing war.
4+ lawsuits · 2025-present→
ActiveDefamation / Film
Ghost et al. v. Wilson
The Deb producers sue Rebel Wilson. Anonymous smear websites and TAG PR links exposed.
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. PI hearing May 27.
Filed Mar 2026 · PI hearing May 27→
 ★ 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 · Apr–May 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. Prelim May 1.
Charged Apr 20, 2026 · Prelim May 1→
ActiveDUI + Subpoena Fight
State v. Woods - DUI
Rollover crash. Hydrocodone. Refused urine test. Now fighting subpoena for pharmacy records.
Hearing May 5→
✅ 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
Just FiledRetaliation · Harassment
Mayers v. 50 Cent
Filed Apr 30: 12-year senior exec sues 50 Cent in N.D. Ga. — 83+ alleged threat messages from 25+ phone numbers. Defense "categorically and strenuously" denies.
N.D. Ga. · Apr 30, 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 May 7→
🚨 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→
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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.
SDNY Federal Court→
ActiveBattery
Jane Doe v. Cardi B
Fan sues after Cardi threw a microphone at her during a Las Vegas concert.
Filed Jul 2025→
DiscoveryPalisades Fire
Pratt & Montag v. City of LA
Lost uninsured home in LA fires. Suing city for draining reservoir. Now running for mayor.
Filed Jan 2025→
MultipleProperty / Voice Theft
The Bad Bunny Lawsuits
La Casita exploitation + two voice theft suits totaling $62M+ in Puerto Rico.
3 suits · Puerto Rico→
ActiveProperty Rights
Littrell v. Walton County
Backstreet Boy sues FL sheriff over beach trespassers. Family receiving death threats.
Motion to dismiss pending→
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 culture and cocaine claims. Cohen moves to dismiss.
MTD filed Apr 8, 2026→
 ★ NewLizzo case thumbnail
Active · Trial 2026Sexual Harassment / Workplace
Davis v. Lizzo & BGBT
Three former backup dancers v. Lizzo + Big Grrrl Big Touring + Quigley. May 4 on CBS Mornings: Lizzo refuses to settle, calls it "an easy out."
LA Superior · trial 2026→
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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 blames an unnamed "content partner."
C.D. Cal. · 2:26-cv-05019 · May 8, 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 Apr 6, 2026→
AppealMasters / Copyright
Salt-N-Pepa v. UMG
Fighting to reclaim Push It and their masters after 35 years. Dismissed - now appealing. UMG opposition brief filed May 5.
UMG opp. brief May 5, 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, 6 women, spanning 1999-2009. Up to life imprisonment if convicted.
Trial Oct 12, 2026→
Multiple UKDefamation / Hacking
The Prince Harry UK Cases
His own charity suing him for defamation. Daily Mail trial ongoing. Landmark Murdoch settlement won.
Multiple · UK High Court→

Industry Watch

STRUCTURAL

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

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→