All articles tagged with #legal documents
Kanye West, who previously changed his name to Ye, has reportedly adopted a new moniker, 'Ye Ye,' as seen in recent business documents filed by his CFO, though he has not publicly announced the change or filed for a legal name change again.
Kanye West, who previously changed his name to Ye, has reportedly adopted a new moniker, 'Ye Ye,' according to business documents filed by his CFO, though it is unclear if he has legally changed his name again. The artist has not publicly announced this change, and his representatives have not responded to inquiries.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh has legally filed to drop "Pitt" from her last name, opting to go by "Shiloh Jolie" instead. She hired her own lawyer for the process, which took place on her 18th birthday. Sources suggest the name change is partly due to allegations of abuse against Brad Pitt. Angelina Jolie is legally unable to discuss the situation. Shiloh's sisters, Zahara and Vivienne, have also dropped "Pitt" from their names, though it's unclear if they have taken legal steps.
Teyana Taylor accuses ex Iman Shumpert of being under the influence while caring for their daughters, alleging poor parenting and citing instances of neglect in legal documents. She also claims Shumpert's insecurity about their respective levels of fame and alleged infidelity led to the breakdown of their seven-year marriage. Shumpert's lawyer hopes for a fair resolution, prioritizing the best interests of their children.
Actress and model Carmen Electra has filed legal documents to change her name from Tara Leigh Patrick to Carmen Electra, her well-known stage name. The paperwork was filed just before the New Year, and while the request has not been granted yet, it is expected to be a quick and easy process. Carmen Electra has been known by her stage name since the early '90s and has decided to make it her official name on government documents.
Prince Andrew is facing further embarrassment as new court documents reveal Ghislaine Maxwell was ordered to search her electronic devices for any mention of the Prince in connection with a list of explicit terms. This search was part of a 2015 defamation case brought by Virginia Giuffre against Maxwell. The documents, which include over 1,300 pages, were released after being sealed in 2017. They suggest Prince Andrew may have been aware of Epstein's sex trafficking and participated in sexual abuse, allegations he has consistently denied. The release of these documents has reportedly reinforced the King's stance that Prince Andrew should not return to royal duties. Maxwell, convicted of sex trafficking, had to comply with the court order, leading to the discovery of around 9,000 documents and messages, though it is unclear if any implicate Andrew.
Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges, amassed a net worth of approximately $560 million through various means. He started as a math teacher at The Dalton School, then worked at Bear Stearns before becoming a personal money manager for billionaires like Les Wexner and Leon Black. Epstein's wealth included lavish properties, two private Caribbean islands, and a private jet. Financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank had dealings with Epstein, with both settling lawsuits related to their associations with him. Epstein's islands were purchased for $7.95 million and over $20 million, respectively.
Grimes hired multiple process servers to deliver custody papers to Elon Musk, her ex-partner and father of their three children. One process server resorted to tracking Musk's private jets for days in an attempt to serve him personally. However, the servers were only able to serve the documents via substituted service. Grimes is suing Musk for physical custody of their children, and she has documented numerous attempts to serve him with the papers. Musk and his lawyers have not yet responded to the situation.
Actress Keke Palmer has filed for sole legal and physical custody of her 8-month-old son amid ongoing relationship drama with ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson. Palmer is requesting visitation rights for Jackson and is willing to cover the costs of the baby's birth but wants him to contribute to the legal expenses. The couple's relationship has been rocky, with Jackson publicly criticizing Palmer's outfit last year. Palmer recently spoke about the challenges of motherhood and how it has empowered her.
Legal documents filed by Kevin Costner's estranged wife last week appear to indicate her divorce from the actor could get messy. Christine Baumgartner wants $248,000 in child support per month from Costner for the couple's three children, plus she wants him to cover their private school tuition, health care, and expenses related to sports. The latest legal docs also revealed a whole lot about Costner's allegedly lavish lifestyle, which was an effort by Baumgartner to justify a bid for more spousal support than their prenup dictates.
Two New York City lawyers and their firm were fined $5,000 after submitting legal documents written with the help of ChatGPT, an AI language model. The documents contained fake quotes and citations, and the lawyers lied to the court to cover up their mistakes. ChatGPT has been used by other lawyers and legal services, but its accuracy has been called into question. The incident highlights the importance of distinguishing between accurate-looking answers and actually correct responses.
Shaquille O'Neal is still evading the FTX lawsuit, according to a motion to dismiss filed on his behalf, claiming that the legal documents were not properly served and he never took possession of them. The lawsuit, filed against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and celebrity endorsers, alleges that FTX investors and customers were lured to the "Deceptive FTX Platform" by the "false representations and deceptive conduct" of the defendants. O'Neal, who recorded a video as an FTX brand ambassador, is accused of running out the clock, while other celebrity FTX ambassadors made themselves available to process servers.
Lawyers for Shaquille O'Neal are seeking to dismiss the FTX lawsuit against him, alleging that he was inadequately served with court papers. The legal documents were "tossed" in front of O'Neal's car as he drove out of his Georgia house and left "on the road where they landed." The lawsuit was filed by investors against several celebrities and public figures who endorsed Sam Bankman-Fried's failed FTX.
The scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein is resurfacing as new names emerge from legal documents, shedding light on his attempts to rebuild his reputation in New York after his Florida conviction by surrounding himself with powerful people. The latest names include the director of the CIA, White House counsel under Barack Obama, billionaire venture capitalist Reid Hoffman, and former Harvard president Lawrence Summers. Epstein's thirst for influence continues to spread poison to anyone who came into contact with him, and a lawsuit filed against Epstein banker JP Morgan is dragging financial fat cats, including JP Morgan’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, and former Barclays CEO Jes Staley, toward giving depositions under oath.