Nicollette Sheridan Drops Abuse Charges from Her Current Lawsuit

Nicollette Sheridan sued “Desperate Housewives” creator, Marc Cherry for allegedly hitting her across the face while on the set of the hit show. She claims that she was fired by ABC after filing a complaint over the assault. She then filed a $20 million lawsuit against the “Desperate Housewives” producers originally alleging assault and battery, emotional distress, gender violence, and wrongful termination. However, she recently dropped the assault charges. In return, she has avoided avoiding undergoing physical and psychiatric evaluation, which were demanded by the defendants.

Axl Rose Suing Activision for Having Slash included in Guitar Hero III

Guns N’ Roses front man, Axl Rose, just filed a $20 million lawsuit against “Guitar Hero” maker Activision alleging that the use of song, “Welcome to the Jungle” violated a deal. The deal supposedly agreed not to include any imagery of ex-guitarist Slash in GH game. Rose claimed that Activision told him that if he allowed them the use of the song, they would agree not to reference the former GNR member or his subsequent band, Velvet Revolver. The suit says, “[Activision] began spinning a web of lies and deception to conceal its true intentions to not only feature Slash and VR prominently in ‘GH III,’ but also promote the game by emphasizing and reinforcing an association between Slash and Guns N Roses and the band’s song ‘Welcome to the Jungle.”‘

Charlie Sheen filed a lawsuit against Capri Anderson (Christina Walsh), alleging that she tried to extort $1 million from him. The suit claims that Capri threatened “to embarrass him and attempt to damage his career by going to the media with her false tale.” The suit goes on to state that, “At no time did Sheen assault, batter or threaten Walsh.” Charlie also alleges that Capri initially told the NYPD Sheen acted “like a total gentleman.”

Dora The Explorer Sues Nickelodeon

The now 14- year old Caitlin Sanchez has filed a lawsuit against Nickelodeon, alleging they have failed to pay her for profits from DVD sales, repeat fees and other spin-offs as well as hundreds of hours of promotional work. Sanchez lost her gig as the voice for Dora once she reached puberty. She claims that executives promised she would share in these revenues but says that the “convoluted payment deduction clauses” and “free services provisions” ended up in her losing “many million dollars” she expected, the lawsuit alleges. She further alleges that her “inexperienced agent” was given 22 minutes to sign the deal or potentially lose the opportunity, the legal action claims. A Nickelodeon spokesman called the lawsuit “baseless,” saying, “She was well compensated for her work and for personal appearances.”

Transformers 3 Faces Large Lawsuit

The family of a extra, who was left with brain damage after doing a stunt on the set of ‘Transformers 3′, filed a negligence lawsuit against Paramount Pictures. Gabriela Cedillo was working as an extra on the set of the film when she was hit in the head by a peice of metal. Her family claims in the lawsuit that she was left with permanent brain damage which has paralyzed her left side and her left eye is stitched shut.

Hooker Tells David Beckham To Drop His Pants

The hooker who accused soccer star, David Beckham, of having a threesome with her and another call girl said she can prove it by describing intimate details about his “manhood” and then having him drop his pants in court. Beckham and his team of attorneys turned around and sued her and the US magazine which published the “slur” for £16million damages. A source close to Beckham said of the call girl, “She is a malicious fantasist without a single shred of evidence to support her pack of lies. The writs stand against her, the magazine and its publishers. The statement is further proof that she has absolutely no evidence. If she had, she would have disclosed it by now to one of the many publications she has been trying to hawk her story to. It is not surprising that she’s had no takers.”

Michael Jackson’s Children and Mother Plan to Sue Concert Promoter

Katherine Jackson has started legal proceedings against Michael Jackson’s concert promoter, AEG, claiming that they failed to provide Michael with proper medical care. She contents that they failed to provide life-saving equipment and oversee a doctor who was hired to look out for his well-being and said the promoters placed a great deal of pressure on Michael to complete the London tour. AEG has yet to comment on the action.

Lady Gaga and Former Producer Drop Lawsuits Against Eachother

Rob Fusari is one of the producers on lady Gaga’s album, “The Fame,” filed a $30.5 million lawsuit against the singer, alleging she denied him his share of song royalties and merchandise revenue. Gaga counter-sued, alleging the early agreement with him was illegal. An ugly battle ensued but we just found out that both actions were recently dismissed. There is no information as to whether there was any behind the scenes deals made. A spokeswoman for Lady Gaga said in a statement that both parties “have agreed to end their dispute amicably and wish each other well”.

Sinefeld’s, Michael Richards, Snaps Again

Kramer, AKA, Michael Richards allegedly assaulted an LA photographer who has since filed a lawsuit against the actor. Brendon O’Neal, who works for The Shutterbug, filed suit and said that Richards approached him on August 25th and began punching him. part of the suit says Richards, “proceeded to kick [O'Neal] numerous times, directing the blows to [O'Neal's] arms, hands and camera.” Richards is also know for losing his temper in 2006 at a comedy club where he lost his temper and repeatedly used the N-word.

Casey Afflect Being Sued for Sexual Harassment

Amanda White, one of the producers of Casey Afflecks film, “I’m Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix,” has filed a sexual harassment suit against him. In her suit, she alleges, the following:

“On one occasion, Affleck instructed a crew member to take off his pants in order to show (White) his penis, even after (White) objected.”

“Affleck repeatedly referred to women as ‘cows’; he discussed his sexual exploits and those of other celebrities that he allegedly witnessed; and asked (White), after learning her age, ‘Isn’t it about time you get pregnant?”‘

The complaint also states that White was not allowed in her bedroom during shooting in Costa Rica because “Affleck and Phoenix locked themselves in her bedroom with two women.”

“Affleck also attempted to manipulate (White) into staying in a hotel room with him, and when she resisted, he grabbed her in a hostile manner in an effort to intimidate her into complying.”

There has been no comment from Affleck or his reps.

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