Alanis Morissette accuses ex-tour manager of blackmail
A.V. Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Urinov’s luggage was seized at a British airport for allegedly containing marijuana and xylazine, which she admitted belonged to her and showed an Israeli medical marijuana license; the bag was returned, and she was released.
- After rejoining the tour group in Spain and returning to the UK, Urinov later sent extortionate letters to Morissette, threatening a frivolous lawsuit unless Morissette claimed the drugs were hers.
- Urinov demanded a 15-year full-time employment contract with annual raises and bonuses, as well as a US visa or additional compensation if the visa was not granted.
- Morissette rejected Urinov’s demands, citing Urinov’s poor management that resulted in a $70,000 hotel booking error, and described her as a blackmailer and incompetent manager.
- Morissette filed a lawsuit seeking over $75,000 in compensatory damages, punitive damages, and a jury trial, stating she reluctantly sued to avoid paying a ransom or working with Urinov for 15 years.
