Sunday, March 28, 2010

Jon Gosselin Sues TLC, Then Reaches Settlement

TLC gets hit with $5 Million Lawsuit from Jon Gosselin

Jon Gosselin TLC
Celebrity, reality TV dad Jon Gosselin filed a lawsuit against the television entertainment station TLC. According to the website "The Hollywood Gossip," the $5 million suit was one of two between the star and TLC. The website states:
"That prompted a lawsuit filed by TLC against Gosselin for alleged breach of contract, claiming that he was making paid TV appearances without their consent[...]. TLC sought and won an injunction effectively making Jon STFU. Later, Gosselin filed a $5-million counterclaim, saying that the network damaged his career."
 Jon's end:
What's going on on Jon Gosselin's end? The gist of the whole thing, is that Jon felt that TLC was stifling his ability to earn income. Mostly by TLC discouraging other media venues from contacting or following through with interviews and appearances with Gosselin. His lawyer, Mark Heller was quoted with saying "Their behavior has caused Jon great anguish and it has caused him financial losses."

Settlement Statement from TLC:
TLC: "TLC has reached a settlement with Jon Gosselin and will be undertaking procedural steps to conclude the litigation. All terms of the settlement are confidential. The whole Gosselin family remain under contract with TLC."

Article Sources:
  1. The Hollywood Gossip, Feb. 17 2010: "Jon Gosselin, TLC Agree to Legal Settlement
  2. People, November 13, 2009: "Jon Gosselin Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against TLC
  3. Limelife Blog, Feb. 18, 2010: "Jon Gosselin And TLC Reach Private Settlement"

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Lady Gaga Sued For More Than $30 Million

Ex-boyfriend and Producer Sues Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga Picture
The singer is being sued by ex-boyfriend and producer, Rob Fusari, for over $30 million. Last Friday the news broke that Lady Gaga (real name: Stefani Germanotta ) was being sued, but outraged fans wanted to know why. Multiple reports have indicated that Fusari stated that he is the one who co-wrote some of her hit songs, including Gaga’s mega-hit “Paparazzi,” and even came up with her stage name.

The case may be thrown out however, on the grounds of its validity. Lady Gaga (who is counter-suing Fusari) is claiming that she was deceived, as Rob Fusari was never a licensed talent agent.  The claim is that any signed documents or promises made, would then be deemed as an "unlawful arrangement."

Why is Fusari claiming he's entitled to $30 Million?

Here are some the items he feels he is owed money for:
  • Claims he is responsible for the discovery and development of  Lady Gaga.
  • Rob also contends that he had a hand in the creation of several of Gaga's hit songs, as a co-writer: “Paparazzi,” “Brown Eyes” and “Beautiful, Dirty, Rich” — plus the bonus tracks “Disco Heaven,” “Again Again” and “Retro Dance Freak.” [As was reported by a Rolling Stone Article]
  • As some metamorphosis via a cell phone spell checker, the term "Radio Gaga" (originally off of a Queen Album: The Works) was mistakenly converted to "Lady Gaga." Which became the name the singer would be known as.
  •  A 20% stake in revenues and merchandising. 
The Rolling Stone article also had this statement from Rob's lawyer: “It’s an age-old story in the music business,” said Fusari’s lawyer Robert Meloni. “You become famous and you turn on the person who discovered you.”

Lawsuit Article Resources:
  1. March 20th - NY Daily News [Title: Lady Gaga aims lawsuit at ex-producer Rob Fusari for conning her into signing illegal contract]
  2. March 19th - Rolling Stone [Title: Lady Gaga Sued For $30 Million By Producer/Ex-Boyfriend Rob Fusari]