Los Angeles Times

Kesha and Dr. Luke settle defamation lawsuit over rape allegations

Kesha, pictured on May 18, 2023, in Los Angeles, and producer Dr. Luke have settled their defamation lawsuit out of court.

LOS ANGELES — Kesha and Dr. Luke have settled their defamation lawsuit out of court, ending a fraught decadelong legal battle stemming from the singer’s claim that her former producer had sexually assaulted her in 2005.

“Only God knows what happened that night,” Kesha, 36, wrote in a joint statement with Dr. Luke on Thursday. “As I have

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times4 min read
Dodgers Hitters Befuddled By Colorado Pitching As Winning Streak Ends
LOS ANGELES — What the Los Angeles Dodgers hoped was a drought-busting, six-run, eighth-inning rally in New York on Wednesday looked more like a mirage Friday night, their bats going back into sleep mode for most of a 4-1 loss to the last-place Color
Los Angeles Times5 min read
New COVID Subvariants Are Rising: How Bad Will California Get Hit This Summer?
LOS ANGELES — As the new FLiRT family of coronavirus subvariants takes hold, early signs are pointing to a summer jump in cases. So how bad could it get? Experts so far are cautiously optimistic, saying the numbers are within expectations and there
Los Angeles Times3 min read
John Lennon’s Newly Repaired 12-string ‘Help!’ Guitar Sells For A Record $2.85 Million
LOS ANGELES — John Lennon’s long-lost, newly repaired 12-string guitar has set a world record as the most expensive Beatles guitar sold in auction history. The Framus Hootenanny, which was used by the famed musician during the recording of the band’s

Related Books & Audiobooks