Kesha’s legal bid to be released from her recording contract with Sony Records and music producer Dr. Luke — who <a href="she claimed abused her sexually, physically and emotionally during their 10-year working relationship — was denied by a Manhattan Supreme Court on Friday.
The “Tik Tok” singer reportedly broke down in tears at the ruling, which denied her request for a temporary injunction that would have nullified her Sony contract. Kesha is obligated to make six more records with the company.
Kesha Rose Sebert, 28, alleged in an October 2014 lawsuit in Los Angeles that producer Dr. Luke — full name Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald — began a pattern of abuse, intimidation and control after he plucked her out of obscurity at age 18. Dr. Luke filed a counter-claim in New York alleging defamation and breach of contract. Read more…
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