First a baby birthed in scandal, now this. Helluva way to start 2014, Luda! Ludacris Sued Over “Stolen” Song According to TMZ: Ludacris claims his 2010 song “Be With You” is an original composition, but the people behind a similar 70s song says calling it “original” is ludicrous … and that’s why they’re suing the rapper. A soul singer named Tyrone Davis recorded a 1979 song called, “Be With Me.” The music producer and publisher claim Luda flagrantly ripped them off with his 2010 tune. Truth be told … Luda’s not the main singer on “Be With You.” The song features David Banner and Marsha Ambrosius. Nonetheless, all 3 are being sued, plus many, many more. Chris stay gettin’ sued over jacked lyrics. In light of recent circumstances, he might want to protect his money a lil’ better, he’s about to be buying a LOT of Similac!
The woman loses her son and they want her to pay? That’s cold. AEG Asks Judge To Pay Court Costs Katherine has to deal with AEG not be held liable and now this. According to TMZ reports: Katherine Jackson is irate that AEG is asking her to pay more than $1.2 million in costs associated with the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial … claiming many of the so-called “expenses” are bogus. AEG — which won the case — is asking the judge to sock Katherine with court costs. But according to new docs, obtained by TMZ, Katherine is blanching at a bunch of them, including: – $540,000 in models and blow-up court exhibits – $20,000 for 1,000 pages of jury instruction paper and other stuff – $53,000 for process servers – $118,000 unnecessary depositions Katherine is even grousing about the $9 parking fees tacked on for court reporters to show up for the trial. A judge hasn’t decided what, if anything, Katherine will have to shell out. Michael must be turning over in his grave.
That isn’t sweet ! Bakery Ordered To Serve Gay Couples Via Gawker reports: In July 2012, a Colorado baker turned away a cake order after he found out that the cake was for a same-sex marriage. On Friday, a judge found that the baker must serve the gay couple or face fines. Judge Robert N. Spencer found that Masterpiece Cakeshop, which is located just outside of Denver, discriminated against Charlie Craig and David Mullins “because of their sexual orientation by refusing to sell them a wedding cake for their same-sex marriage.” The cease and desist came after the American Civil Liberties Union filed a complaint against the bakery’s owner, Jack Phillips. The couple had been married in Massachusetts, but were celebrating in Colorado. The lawyer for the cake shop tried to paint the owner in a positive light. “He can’t violate his conscience in order to collect a paycheck,” the lawyer, Nicolle Martin, said. “If Jack can’t make wedding cakes, he can’t continue to support his family. And in order to make wedding cakes, Jack must violate his belief system. That is a reprehensible choice. It is antithetical to everything America stands for.” The judge addressed a store owner’s right to refuse service: “At first blush, it may seem reasonable that a private business should be able to refuse service to anyone it chooses. This view, however, fails to take into account the cost to society and the hurt caused to persons who are denied service simply because of who they are.” David Mullins, who was refused service, hoped that the “decision will help ensure that no one else will experience this kind of discrimination again in Colorado.”
Somebody needs to be fired. School Strip Seaches Girl Without Parent’s Permission How do you strip search a child without the parent’s permission? According to WRCB: The mother of a 5-year-old girl filed a lawsuit in November against Hamilton County Schools, saying her daughter was strip-searched by a school nurse without her knowledge. Brandy Madden’s daughter was a student at Apison Elementary School when she was diagnosed with congenital herpes. She was treated at a doctor’s office and given permission to return to school, after it was determined she was not contagious. Madden says she was later shocked to learn the school nurse had been removing her daughter’s clothing, without her permission, to check for lesions. Because of that, Madden is suing the school system, for all medical expenses past and future, and citing emotional distress and suffering, humiliation and embarrassment. A response from the Hamilton County Board of Education, released to Channel 3 Wednesday, alleges that Madden’s daughter was “unable to self-toilet and was therefore dependent upon school officials to change her diaper.” The response continues to state that “…this child had a diminished expectation of privacy such that any routine examination that school officials may have conducted during the course of routine diaper changing would not have violated any clearly established rights of the child…”The lawsuit status is pending. She’s 5-years-old with herpes…dayum. Do you think the school was out of line? Facebook
If there was EVER a ninja who needed to give up his Glock, it’s Gucci . Gucci Mane Forced To Give Up Guns Under Federal Indictment According to TMZ reports : Gucci Mane’s got a problem with the United States government that goes beyond taxes — it’s like a bullet to the heart … because Uncle Sam wants to take his Glock. According to a federal indictment, the government wants Mane to surrender his 2 guns — a 40 caliber Glock and a 45 caliber Taurus. They also want the ammo that goes with it. As for why the government has a hard-on for Mane … the rapper has 2 priors — aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of more than 20 grams of pot. If Gucci is going to be allowed to walk the streets we sure would feel a helluva lot safer if we know he doesn’t have any firearms on his person.
MTV is in BIG trouble! Man Sues MTV For Displaying His Name And Address In Chubby Chaser Documentary Via NYDailyNews A Manhattan man who sued because his real-life identity was outed on MTV’s “True Life: I’m a Chubby Chaser” is fat out of luck, a Manhattan judge has ruled. Tristan Watson and roommate Nadine Crosbie filed suit against the reality show’s producers last year, claiming they were duped into thinking their home address would not be shown and that Watson would only be identified by the name “Tee” on the show, which focused on people who intentionally seek out extra-plump partners. But despite verbal assurances and an email from a producer in 2011 telling him not to worry, Watson’s full first name was used on air and an Internet broadcast in 2012 — and the show didn’t do anything to conceal the location of their New York home, the suit said. Their “address and apartment number were clearly, identifiably displayed,” the suit said. The little white lie turned into a big problem for Watson and Crosbie, his outspoken cousin who also appeared on the show. After it aired, the pair said they were harassed and got death threats. Can you imagine how terrifying it would be to have stalker with high cholesterol??? The pair filed suit against MTV and the show’s producers for $2.5 million, charging them with fraud, breach of contract and negligence. The show’s producers said Watson and Crosbie had voluntarily agreed to appear on the show, and signed a release allowing their likenesses to be used and filming to be done at their home. They also agreed not to sue for any reason, the producers said. MTV’s filing noted the pair had participated in the show for “nearly a year” before it aired. In a ruling earlier this month, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Marcy Friedman threw the suit out, finding the pair’s agreement with the show’s producers didn’t contain any of the guarantees they said they’d been promised. Watson and Crosbie’s lawyer, Romeo Salta, said there are no plans to appeal. Better read that fine print ladies and gentlemen. These networks make you sign a release for a reason! That said, they aired ol’ boy’s gov’t name AND address??? Really, MTV??? SMH Image via MTV
Mr. Mariah Carey has grown a backbone. Nick Cannon Comes For Kanye West On Twitter Nick took to his Twitter to put Yeezus in his place. Do you agree with Nick?
Lil Mama just made that TLC bio pic gwap …time to give up those coins. Lil Mama Sued For Not Paying Lawyer You know isht is bad when your own lawyer sues you. According to TMZ: Lil Mama — the rapper behind the song “Lip Gloss” — just got destroyed in court … after pulling one of the dumbest moves ever … TMZ has learned. Mama was sued by her lawyer — a guy who specializes in intellectual property — who claims he busted his butt to protect her rights to the name “Lil Mama.” Kind of an important guy in her life. Problem is, the lawyer claims he worked for Mama until 2011 … but she stopped paying him in 2008. So, he did what lawyers do … he took her azz to court. In the end, the rapper (who also starred as Left Eye in the recent TLC movie on VH1 — suffered an embarrassing and expensive defeat and was ordered to pony up roughly $18k for the bill, interest and other fees. Lil Mama has to handle business better than that if she wants to take over this entertainment industry.
Justice is served just in time for Christmas Black Woman Wins $600,000 In Discrimination Lawsuit Against Employer A Detroit woman who put her employer on blast in a discrimination lawsuit after being repeatedly overlooked for promotions that were instead given to her significantly less-qualified white co-workers is set to receive $600,000. via MyFox Detroit A Detroit woman will get $600,000 from Greektown Casino but not from winning a jackpot – she won a lawsuit. Diane Harris worked as a beverage supervisor at the casino for ten years. She says she “became family” with her coworkers over time and expected to retire from Greektown. When a manager’s position became available, she applied for the job. For almost six months, she says she stepped in and took on the manager’s duties and interviewed for the job. She figured the promotion was a done deal, until she found out the job went to someone else. “They promoted this younger, female Caucasian employee above my client, and then they made my client train her,” says Ray Guzall, Harris’ attorney. ”The person could not do the job; that person got terminated,” explains Harris. “Then they hired another young, female white employee for the manager position and my client was told to train her as well,” Guzall continues. They say that second manager was also let go, and that neither woman had the level of experience Harris had, and that they were also much younger. In January, Harris filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint. In February she was fired for filing the complaint, her attorney says. Harris urges any employee who is being mistreated to speak up. Kudos to this woman for being persistent and not being afraid to confront workplace discrimination. Clap for her.
Mike Tyson Admits To Being High On Drugs For Many Of His Fights Former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson is airing out all of his dirty laundry in his new book, including the fact that he spent much of the time coked up during the peak years of his career via Fox News Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has claimed in a new book that he was high on drugs during several fights over the course of his long career. According to the Telegraph, the 47-year-old Tyson describes himself as a “full-blown cokehead” who first tried the drug at age 11 and even stooped to using a fake phallus filled with someone else’s urine to fool drug testers. On that occasion, prior to a 2000 bout against Lou Savarese in Glasgow, Scotland, Tyson said he had used cocaine and marijuana prior to the match. Such methods are not unheard of among athletes. In 2005, then-Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith was detained at an airport when a search of his carry-on bag turned up a device called the “Original Whizzinator,” which included a fake phallus, bladder, and athletic supporter. Smith claimed that he was taking the device for his cousin. Iron Mike also goes into detail about one of many memorable pre-fight press conference during which he was under the influence of the booger sugar. Check that out on the flip.
