dr. luke
Katy Perry defends collaborating with Dr. Luke on new album '143' after backlash
September 4, 2024 | 10:16am"He was one of many collaborators that I collaborated with. But the reality is, it comes from me," the singer said on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
Kesha's fun side is back on 'Joyride,' her first song since settling Dr. Luke lawsuit
July 4, 2024 | 12:00amThe former collaborators battled in court for years over rape and defamation claims before reaching a settlement in 2023 that allowed them to avoid a trial.
Kesha and Dr. Luke settle defamation lawsuit over her rape claims: 'Only God knows what happened'
June 22, 2023 | 3:50pmThe "Die Young" singer and the famed music producer announced in a joint statement on Thursday that they have settled their defamation case.
Judge rules Kesha can't go after Dr. Luke for lawyer's fees in defamation suit
March 10, 2022 | 3:38pmKesha won't be able to seek the cost of legal fees from Dr. Luke if she wins the defamation suit her former music producer brought against her, an appellate court...
Kesha's lawyer defamed Dr. Luke with Lady Gaga rape claim: judge
January 26, 2022 | 2:51pmManhattan Supreme Court Justice Sabrina Kraus sided with Luke in a ruling that found that a series of tweets from attorney Mark Geragos included "false statements of fact."
Kesha asks judge to prevent Dr. Luke from keeping payment docs sealed
October 15, 2021 | 3:29pmKesha says her former music producer, Dr. Luke, shouldn't be allowed to keep how much she was paid by his companies and Sony confidential in his ongoing defamation case against...
Dr. Luke appeals legal fee ruling in defamation case against Kesha
July 28, 2021 | 12:40pmDr. Luke is appealing a judge's ruling from last month that would allow Kesha to collect legal fees from him if he loses his defamation claims against the pop star.
Kesha goes after Dr. Luke for court costs in defamation case
July 1, 2021 | 1:19pmThe filing is the latest in a protracted court battle between Kesha and Dr. Luke — who sued her in 2014 after she accused him of drugging and raping her.
Judge says Kesha can use NY law to bolster legal battle with Dr. Luke
June 30, 2021 | 2:34pmA judge granted a request by the singer Kesha to use a recently strengthened free speech law in New York to bolster her case in an 8-year legal battle with...
NY appeals judge upholds defamation ruling against Kesha in Dr. Luke legal battle
April 23, 2021 | 12:14amNew York Supreme Court Judge Jennifer Schecter ruled Thursday that the singer had defamed the producer.
Kesha says NY law bolsters defense in Dr. Luke legal battle
April 7, 2021 | 1:25pmKesha argues the law should be applied as she fights 2017 defamation claims made by Dr. Luke.
Judge tosses $2.8 million jury verdict in Katy Perry copyright case
March 17, 2020 | 8:10pmPerry and co. were found not for infringing on Christian rapper Flame's song "Joyful Noise."
Judge rules Kesha defamed Dr. Luke when she told Lady Gaga he raped Katy Perry
February 6, 2020 | 8:07pmThe decision came in the defamation case that Dr. Luke brought against Kesha in 2017.
Kesha says she's 'reclaiming' her happiness amid Dr. Luke legal battle
February 5, 2020 | 12:05pm"Some days, I just smoke a little weed and laugh about it and throw my phone across the living room and decide to not give a s--t."
Celebrity lawyer: Dr. Luke’s perjury claims in Kesha case 'trumped-up'
December 6, 2019 | 1:11pmGottwald asked that Geragos, who is now Kesha's former lawyer, be sanctioned and face a hearing in front of the California bar.
Dr. Luke accuses celebrity lawyer of lying amid court battle with Kesha
November 19, 2019 | 8:27pmLawyers for Lukasz Gottwald -- who is known professionally as Dr. Luke -- claim that Geragos falsely said in a 2017 deposition that he wasn't able to turn over a...
Lady Gaga stands up for Kesha in fiery exchange with Dr. Luke lawyer
January 30, 2019 | 11:35amLady Gaga skewered the attorney in a newly unsealed deposition during an exchange over how Kesha's sexual abuse allegations have damaged Luke's reputation.
Lady Gaga breaks silence on leaked texts to Kesha criticizing Katy Perry
December 3, 2018 | 1:01pm"These are old texts. We’ve matured, gotten over the past, love each other & share deep respect. Katy is my friend and is truly a kind soul."
Katy Perry's deposition over Dr. Luke to be made public -- thanks to Kesha
November 8, 2018 | 7:46pm"There is a legitimate public interest in access," the judge wrote.
Katy Perry denies Dr. Luke raped her in deposition
August 28, 2018 | 1:46am"No,” she replied when asked if the music producer raped her.