writing

California Woman Sues Metro Boomin, Accuses Him of Rape and Writing Song About the Assault

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Los Angeles — A California woman has sued hip-hop producer Leland “Metro Boomin” Wayne, alleging that he raped her in 2016 while she was unconscious and inspired contentious lyrics about the incident. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by Vanessa LeMaistre, 38, who contends that she was assaulted after becoming acquainted with Wayne during a period of vulnerability following the death of her infant. According to the legal filings, LeMaistre met Wayne at a party in Las Vegas in spring 2016. Their friendship deepened as she confided in him about her grief … Read more

Judge Denies CBS Motion to Dismiss Discrimination Lawsuit Over ‘SEAL Team’ Writing Staff Hiring Practices

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Los Angeles — A lawsuit challenging CBS Studio’s hiring practices has been allowed to proceed by a federal judge in the Central District of California, opening up further examination into the entertainment giant’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The suit, filed earlier this year by former script supervisor and freelance writer Brian Beneker, accuses CBS of discriminatory hiring favoring less qualified individuals based on race, sexual orientation, and gender. The court’s decision, announced Wednesday by Judge John F. Walter, dismissed CBS’s request to have the suit thrown out, indicating that the complexities of the case … Read more