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Avila v. Chris Brown · 🚨 TRIAL JUN 15 · $90M dog attack · Rihanna evidence fight
Jun 15, 2026
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People v. d4vd · Status Jun 17 · Prelim Jun 29
Jun 17, 2026
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Flagg v. Swift · PI Hearing May 27 · MTD Hearing Aug 5
May 27 / Aug 5
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People v. David Burke (d4vd) · First-Degree Murder

Preliminary Hearing · June 29, 2026

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Prelim Hearing

May 25–31

🚨 LIVE

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Josh Jacobs arrested · Tiger Woods / Vanessa Trump · Swift PI hearing + MTD · Perry assistant sentenced · Shia LaBeouf charged · Mayweather $175M fraud · Paramount antitrust · Paris Jackson v. MJ Estate · Carter v. Buzbee · Pratt v. Bass · Ray J · Diddy · Bridegan · Live Nation

🚨 arrested · josh jacobs · felony DV

Josh Jacobs · Arrested

Josh Jacobs booking photo

Packers RB Josh Jacobs arrested May 26, booked into Brown County Jail. Two felony counts of strangulation & suffocation plus misdemeanor battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, and victim intimidation. All charges carry domestic abuse modifiers. Bond: $1,350.

Hobart-Lawrence PD · Brown County, WI

@BarkJack_ · tiger woods · vanessa trump
@spotonwithlink · blake lively · brown hair fail
🚨 new case · mayweather · $175M fraud

Floyd Mayweather · $175M fraud lawsuit

Floyd Mayweather hit with a $175 million fraud lawsuit. Full case page with complaint PDF, attorney breakdown, and timeline coming this week on celebritydockets.com.

📄 may 26 · swift · motion to dismiss filed

Taylor Swift · 33-page MTD filed

Venable LLP fires a 33-page motion to dismiss one day before the PI hearing. Two-pronged attack: shotgun pleading + no confusion under Rule 12(b)(6), and no personal jurisdiction under Rule 12(b)(2) — Swift domiciled in Tennessee. Rogers v. Grimaldi defense reserved for later. MTD hearing set August 5, 2026.
⚖️ may 27 · flagg v. swift · PI hearing

Taylor Swift · PI Hearing Today

1:30 PM, Courtroom 5D, 350 W. First St., LA. Judge Serena R. Murillo presiding. Flagg seeks preliminary injunction to halt “Life of a Showgirl” merch sales. Swift’s team dropped a 33-page MTD the day before — MTD hearing Aug 5 on a separate track.
@DailyMailCeleb · matthew perry · assistant sentenced

Matthew Perry · Assistant Sentencing

⚖️ charged · shia labeouf · new orleans

Shia LaBeouf · Finally Charged

Shia LaBeouf finally charged for a Mardi Gras bar brawl in New Orleans — 3 months after his arrest. Charges filed following investigation into the altercation.

via Page Six →
@nypost · shia labeouf charged
@DocumentTingz · mayweather $175M
★ industry watch · faust v. paramount · antitrust

Faust v. Paramount & Skydance

Five subscribers sue to block the $110B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition under the Clayton Act. Jeffrey Kessler — the lawyer who just won the Live Nation monopoly verdict — leads the defense.

Full Case Page →
@usweekly · paris jackson v. mj estate
@TicketNews · live nation update
@ComeWithFacts · carter v. buzbee · amended complaint
@ClipGD · ray j
@Kick_Champ · ray j
@big_business_ · ray j
@BarkJack_ · ray j
@diddydocket · diddy update
@ayekeeno · diddy
@zackpeter · blake lively · companies
@spencerpratt · election violation v. bass
@GeneralJoeM17 · spencer pratt
@KillaKreww · paris jackson
★ TCS · @kattnotwilliams · jared bridegan
★ TCS · @kattnotwilliams · jared bridegan

May 18–24

Ep 4 · Primetime

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Shakira acquitted · Paris Jackson $625K win · Yeezy sued $150K · Pratt discovery open · Wilson appeal denied

✅ may 13 · paris jackson · $625K WIN

Paris Jackson v. MJ Estate · bonuses returned

Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff rules that $625K in bonuses paid by executors Branca & McClain to third-party law firms must be returned to the estate. Paris's team now demanding an additional $463K in accrued interest (May 18 filing). Paris: "a massive win" for the family. Per Deadline, TMZ.
✅ may 18 · ACQUITTED · $64M refund ordered

Shakira · Spain tax fraud · NOT GUILTY

Spain's National Court acquits Shakira of 2011 tax fraud after an 8-year fight. Authorities proved only 163 days in-country — short of the 183-day residency threshold. Court rejected claim her relationship with Piqué made her a resident. Treasury ordered to reimburse ~$64M in fines. Tax agency says it will appeal to the Supreme Court. Does NOT affect her 2023 plea deal for 2012-14 tax years. Per Variety, NPR.
🚨 may 13 · woods · prescription records IN

State v. Woods · DUI · Rx records admissible

Florida judge approves the state's request to compel Woods's prescription drug records. Records under protective order — prosecutors, law enforcement, expert witnesses, defense only. Woods's medical info NOT made public. Defense atty Doug Duncan. Per People, iHeart.
✅ settled · timberlake + woods · tip theft

T-Squared Social · bartender tip lawsuit settled

Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods reach settlement in tip-theft lawsuit over their Manhattan sports bar T-Squared Social. Two bartenders claimed they weren't receiving all their tips and were shorted on overtime. Agreement reached quickly after mediation — case expected closed within 30 days. The bar opened in 2023; a Scotland location also exists.

✅ may 8 · smith · key portion stricken

Will Smith scores a win · Brian King Joseph

Per People, the May 5 demurrer ruling specifically struck Joseph's "groomed for sexual exploitation" claim and the assertion that the Vegas hotel break-in related to Smith's sexual misconduct. Judge: Joseph's belief Smith was personally involved in his firing is "conclusory and unsupported." Leave to amend.
🚨 may 8 · NEW CASE · $15M

Dua Lipa v. Samsung · $15M suit

Dua Lipa sues Samsung in C.D. Cal. — alleges Samsung used her copyrighted photo (taken at Austin City Limits 2024) on Crystal UHD TV packaging without consent. Copyright + CA right of publicity + Lanham + trademark. Samsung blames an unnamed "content partner."
★ NEW CASE · may 19 · TMZ

Hartbeat v. Eddings & Gwam

Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Productions sued two Black podcast producers in Feb 2026, days after firing them. Trade-secret + breach-of-contract claims. Court already trimmed part of the injunction as "vague" and "overly broad." Defendants fighting the restraining order per TMZ May 19.
🚨 may 19 · NEW SUIT · $150K unpaid

Ryanso v. Yeezy · web design bill

Web design firm Ryanso LLC sues Yeezy for $150K in unpaid fees. Contract signed Jan 2025, work delivered Oct 2025, invoice ignored. Written demand sent Mar 2026 — still nothing. Claims: breach of contract, unjust enrichment. CourtListener · Per TMZ.

🚨 NEW CASE · mondream sues two artists

Moon Dream v. Saweetie & Derulo

Japan concert promoter Moon Dream Production Co. sues both Saweetie ($200K contract, used their visa then performed at rival venues) and Jason Derulo over breached Afro Jam Festival 2025 deals. Same attorney, same 4 claims, same court. Breach of contract, fraud, monies had & received.
🚨 may 14 · wilson · case moves forward

Ghost et al. v. Wilson · appeal denied

CA Court of Appeal sides with The Deb producers — defamation suit moves forward. Court finds a "probability of prevailing" on their claim. Wilson's anti-SLAPP appeal was her big swing for dismissal — she missed. Per Page Six.
🚨 may 7 · appeals court WIN · discovery open

Pratt v. City of LA · cases cleared to proceed

CA Court of Appeal denied the state + city's writ petitions to dismiss — Palisades fire-suits survive. Case now entering full discovery: smoldering hot spots, empty reservoirs, power infrastructure, staffing decisions all testable under oath. State Parks accused of withholding fire-origin text messages. Next: status conf May 20, 1:45 PM, Dept. 7, Spring Street.
🚨 may 20 · BLACKBURN RESPONDS · sanctions

Fat Joe v. Dixon · Blackburn fires back at show-cause order

Tyrone Blackburn files 6-page response to Judge Rochon's sanctions order. Claims invoices were billed to Plaintiff's counsel (Reed Smith), not his Veritext account — calls delay administrative. Makes $368 partial payment, proposes installment plan through June 30. Asks court to reduce the amount owed — argues Fat Joe's team had 3+ days' notice to cancel Feb depositions for free and didn't.
🚨 apr 14 · NEW SUIT · chateau marmont battery

John Doe v. Ye · sucker-punch at the Chateau

Anonymous plaintiff sues Kanye for battery + IIED over an April 2024 incident at the Chateau Marmont. Claims Ye approached his table and sucker-punched him, knocked him unconscious, then punched him repeatedly on the ground. Ye's camp says the man groped Bianca Censori — plaintiff denies it, says there's video. Discovery phase — hotel surveillance footage expected to be key. Per TMZ, Rolling Stone.
🚨 may 11 · THE TWIGS FIRE BACK · counterclaim

FKA Twigs v. The Twigs · trademark war escalates

FKA Twigs (3.2M Spotify listeners) sued twin sisters Laura & Linda Good's indie band "The Twigs" (25 Spotify listeners) in SDNY seeking declaratory relief that "FKA TWIGS" doesn't infringe. May 11: The Twigs fire back with counterclaims — trademark infringement, reverse confusion, unfair competition. They hold incontestable federal registrations since 1996 and say Barnett knew of their rights since 2013. Demand monetary damages + injunction.
★ @dotdotslashstar · fat joe / legal commentary
★ @laralogan · pratt coverage
★ @spencerpratt · own framing
★ @spencerpratt · own framing · may 17
★ @barkjack_ · paris jackson update
★ @popcrave · shakira legal news
★ @gullykagunda · dua lipa v samsung
★ @hi_rhea · dua lipa v samsung
★ @billboard · dua lipa news
★ @MustReadNewz · yeezy sued again
★ @kattnotwilliams · fat joe sanctions deadline
★ @DocumentTingz · mondream v. saweetie
★ @DocumentTingz · mondream v. derulo
★ @OVODocket · ICEMAN affirms lawsuit
★ @OVODocket · corporate hit job
★ @OVODocket · UMG couldn't pay Drake
★ @Kurrco · Drake breaks records
★ @BarkJack_ · Littrell neighbor spills
★ @BarkJack_ · new Littrell beach incident
★ @BarkJack_ · Bad Bunny starts tour
★ @AccessBadBunny · bad bunny
★ @spencerpratt · update
★ @RealTeaWithTia · Diggs accuser goes public
★ @ComeWithFacts · Diggs update
★ @kattnotwilliams · Diddy · Buzbee SDNY transfer
★ @BarbzzRus · Carter v. Buzbee · discovery phase
★ @ComeWithFacts · Camille Vasquez · Buzbee PHV

May 11–17

★ HURRICANE VERDICT WEEK

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Hurricane verdict · Liman shuts § 47.1 · Smith demand letters · Hartbeat fight

🚨 may 12 · d4vd · prelim waived to june 29

People v. d4vd · prelim moved again

Brief status hearing May 12 · defense accused prosecution of stalling on evidence uploads · Burke personally waived right to May 26 date · prelim now June 29 · status conf June 17 · prosecutor Beth Silverman states 10 of ~40 TB turned over so far. Per Court TV, KTLA.
🚨 may 12 · VERDICT · ye liable

Ye found liable · Hurricane copyright

~$438,558 awarded total · 8-juror unanimous federal verdict · $176K Kanye personal + $176K Yeezy LLC + $41K Yeezy Supply + $44K Mascotte. Jury found Ye sampled "MSD PT2" in the July 2021 listening event then knowingly removed it from the final album. Per Rolling Stone.
🚨 may 13 · ray j anti-slapp reply

Kardashian v. Ray J · push-back filed

Ray J's reply brief argues court should STILL grant his anti-SLAPP motion despite Kim/Kris's supplemental declarations. Two holes: no specific damages (no dollar amounts, timing, or which statements expenses responded to); no falsity (Ray J says plaintiffs haven't rebutted his RICO-enterprise theory + unauthorized credit-card charges). Plus inconsistency: plaintiffs shift between "already investigated" / "about to be charged" / "facing penalties" / "having committed racketeering". Via @DocumentTingz.
📑 mar 10 · kim signed declaration + dueling briefs

KK declaration · special damages battle

Both sides filed supplemental briefs on whether emotional distress = special damages for defamation per quod. Ray J (King Holmes): only economic loss counts. Kardashians (Quinn Emanuel / Alex Spiro): therapy costs + advisor fees qualify. Kim filed signed declaration denying RICO allegations, calling sex tape conspiracy a lie, referencing 2008 Sonja Norwood lawsuit. 6 docs now linked on case page.
🚨 may 13 · ray j anti-slapp reply · kim/kris
★ @paddockfiles · kim / ray j docket update
★ @DailyMail · kim / ray j
★ @kattnotwilliams · fat joe update
★ @diddydocket · stefon diggs update
★ @ghoulia · paris jackson / mj estate
★ @mjhoaxlive · paris jackson / mj estate
★ @laflameclipping · ray j / kardashian
★ @laflameclipping · ray j / kardashian · pt 2
★ @outlookbusiness · dua lipa v. samsung
★ @documenttingz · stefon diggs update
★ @conlin_lauren · d4vd update
★ @diddydocket · woods update
★ @nero · hurricane verdict reax
🚨 may 11 · liman denies briefing

Lively v. Wayfarer · no further briefing

"The Court does not require additional briefing."

Judge Liman denies Lively + Gottlieb's 5-page supplemental brief on § 47.1. Ruling on the existing Sept 2025 record (Dkts. 742-48 / 796-800 / 824) — no new ink.
★ @celebdockets · may 11 · § 47.1 denied
★ r/ItEndsWithLawsuits · community take

Sub commentary · Lively v. Wayfarer

The r/ItEndsWithLawsuits sub weighs in on the § 47.1 fight + the settlement aftermath. Open on Reddit →

★ @BlakeLivelyLies · lively v wayfarer
★ @fashionistaera · blake lively
★ @balleralert · wayfarer new movie · lively fendi debt · § 47.1 pending
📁 may 11 · exhibits posted

Smith v. Falco · demand letters surface

@kattnotwilliams drops the demand letters attached to the complaint — including the March 5, 2026 second demand letter. Full verified complaint + 2 exhibits in a Google Drive folder.

demand letters → · response →

✅ may 15 · DISMISSED W/O PREJUDICE

Smith v. Falco · diversity problem

Plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss per Rule 41(a)(1) — FL-resident limited partner in Falco's ownership chain destroys federal diversity. Parties also drop Artists Equity, LLC entirely (no such entity exists; Falco is proper party). Will refile in proper jurisdiction. Defense had no objection.

May 4–10

★ THE WEEK LIVELY SETTLED

→ Scroll sideways · 20+ updates from the busiest week of the spring docket.

Lively settled · Pratt won the debate · Diggs walked · Spears arraigned

✅ may 4 · settled · two weeks early

Lively v. Wayfarer · SETTLED

Two weeks before May 18 trial. CNN broke the news late afternoon. Lively walks the Met Gala that night. Settlement terms not disclosed · § 47.1 motion carved out.
⚠️ may 7 · § 47.1 carve-out · pending liman

Lively v. Wayfarer · settled except § 47.1

Per a May 7 Willkie Farr letter, settlement resolves nearly all claims. Lively's California Civil Code § 47.1 motion (fees + auto-tripled compensatory + punitive) is submitted to Liman with no right of appeal.
⚠️ @celebdockets · § 47.1 carve-out · may 7
★ @jfully19 · lively settled
★ may 4 · same-day arraignment

California v. Spears

Wet-DUI arraignment 9 AM Dept. 10 Ventura · charges filed Apr 30 · first public sighting since Apr 12 rehab.
★ @britneythestan · full court hearing
✅ may 5 · NOT GUILTY · all charges

People v. Diggs

Criminal trial opens May 4 · jury returns not guilty on every count by May 5.
★ @conlin_lauren · diggs verdict
★ may 6 · debate · pratt won (~80%)

Pratt's mayoral debate

Skirball Cultural Center, hosted by NBC4 / Telemundo 52. Pratt vs. Bass + Raman. Palisades Fire front and center. Post-debate polling: ~80% for Pratt.
★ @imdanabowling · live debate thread
★ @spencerpratt · own framing
★ Debate highlight

"Pratt rips opponents"

Pratt called Bass "an incredible liar" over her wildfire characterization. Moderators issued a "no name-calling" instruction.

★ The Wrap · "no more Hollywood"

Pratt blames Bass + Raman for film exodus

"Both of these people have been the reason why there's no more Hollywood."
★ Examiner · "burning my house"

Pratt to Bass: "You burned my house"

The Palisades Fire is the through-line of his campaign — and his fire-suit lawsuit against the City of LA.
🚨 may 6 · new filing · damon + affleck

Smith & Santana v. Falco Pictures

Two Miami-Dade Police Sergeants sue Matt Damon & Ben Affleck's Artists Equity + Falco Pictures over The Rip — defamation per se + by implication + IIED. S.D. Fla. 1:26-cv-23213-CMA.
★ may 6 · trial set · oct 2027

Jane Doe v. Cardi B · road to trial

Clark County, NV · A-25-923739-C · Dept. 1 · Hon. Judge Yeager. 14-day jury trial + 3 days voir dire set for Oct 11, 2027. Status check Nov 25, 2026. Punitives alleged.
★ may 4 · defense responds

50 Cent's lawyer responds

Reena Jain says Jackson "categorically and strenuously" denies, hasn't been served, invokes statute of limitations. Surfaced by @DocumentTingz.

★ may 4 · trial opens

"Hurricane" goes to trial

Federal copyright trial against Ye opened May 4. Group of musicians (Khalil Abdul Rahman et al.) seek $500K+ over 2021 Atlanta Mercedes-Benz Stadium performance using uncleared "MSD PT2." ~1-week trial.
★ may 6 · ye testifies

Ye on the stand · Hurricane trial

~1 hour of testimony in LA federal court. Ye says he's "often taken advantage of," frames himself as "extremely collaborative." Plaintiffs ask for $564,046.
★ new lawsuit · chateau marmont punch

Kanye sued · Chateau Marmont

Civil complaint alleges West punched a man at Chateau Marmont in LA. Per NYP, Apr 14 filing.
★ may 4 · cbs mornings

Davis · Williams · Rodriguez v. Lizzo

3 former backup dancers v. Lizzo + Big Grrrl Big Touring + Shirlene Quigley. May 4 on CBS Mornings: Lizzo refuses to settle — "settling would be an easy out."
★ trial jun 15 · $90M dog attack

Avila v. Chris Brown

Brown's Caucasian Shepherd "Hades" attacked housekeeper Maria Avila at his Tarzana home Dec 2020. Brown moves to exclude any mention of his 2009 felony assault of Rihanna from trial. FSC Jun 5, trial Jun 15.
★ may 5 · 2nd cir. opposition

Salt-N-Pepa v. UMG · UMG fights back

UMG urges Second Circuit to reject the appeal. Argument: SnP "never executed a copyright grant" — Hurby Azor's NITA signed the 1986 deal. The 1986 inducement letter "does not contain or refer to any grant of copyright rights."
★ may 5 · new case page · ~$3B

Kilcher v. Cameron

Q'orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone) sues James Cameron + Disney · C.D. Cal. (2:26-cv-04832). Alleges Cameron used her face at age 14 to build the Neytiri model in Avatar. Right of publicity + CA deepfake statute.
★ @thekevindalton · pratt debate coverage
★ may 7 · antitrust remedies hearing

Live Nation · Antitrust Remedies

Federal judge sets May 7 conference on Live Nation–Ticketmaster antitrust remedies after the April jury verdict. DOJ Tunney Act track vs. states' broader remedies fight. Won't decide breakup — decides which track moves first.
★ @docketmaster · live nation remedies
★ @docketmaster · live nation update · may 11
★ @diddydocket · live nation monopoly verdict
🚨 may 1 · second housekeeper

Soto v. Jenner · racial harassment

Juana Delgado Soto sues Kylie Jenner — second housekeeper case in the same orbit as Vasquez. Allegedly left a long harassment / retaliation letter on Jenner's massage bed in April 2025. Per Us Weekly May 1.

✅ may 1 · class action dismissed

Capolongo v. Spotify · DISMISSED

Class action dismissed per May 1 court filing surfaced by @howstickyitget. TX AG payola probe still ongoing.
★ ovo docket · media strategy

Drake explains media strategy

@OVODocket surfaces Drake's framing of the UMG case media playbook.
★ @breatheonmiley · britney spears probation
★ @mymixtapez · stefon diggs trial
★ @jaybronious · stefon diggs trial
★ @spectre0799 · d4vd citizen research

Apr 27–May 3

★ d4vd UNSEALING WEEK

→ Scroll sideways · d4vd's prelim brief drops, Lively pre-trial, Tory Lanez clears standing.

★ apr 30 · @britneythestan · rehab exit
★ apr 28 · @innercitypress · lively pre-trial
★ apr 28 · @sf_investigates · 54 warrants
★ apr 28 · @jaybronious · woods radio email
★ apr 28 · @spencerpratt · film industry reform
★ apr 27 · @samsonthegoat25 · tory lanez
★ apr 27 · @ghoulia · spears ventura DA
★ apr 27 · standing rejected

Peterson v. CDCR

Judge rejects record-label exec's standing challenge to Tory's $100M suit against California prison system. Case proceeds.
★ apr 28 · radio email to judge

Florida v. Tiger Woods

Court docket adds an email from a radio personality to the judge's judicial assistant — calls for license revocation, jail if Woods is caught driving again.
★ apr 30 · rehab ~18-day stay

California v. Spears

Britney officially exits rehab — ~18-day voluntary stay (Apr 12 → Apr 30). Same-day timing as the formal DUI charges. Arrives at May 4 arraignment with a completed treatment arc.
✅ SETTLED · apr 22 mediation

Gables v. Smith (Busta Rhymes)

EDNY 1:25-cv-04328. Settled in private mediation before Hon. Steven M. Gold (Ret.). Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House motion due Jun 1. Brooklyn DA confirms corresponding criminal case is officially sealed.