Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Leaked Music, Photos and Videos
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in California against unidentified individuals accused of hacking into the digital accounts of photographers and producers she worked with, stealing and leaking unreleased music, private photos, and videos.
- The lawsuit claims Ariana has been repeatedly targeted by cyberattacks throughout her career, with stolen materials including unreleased songs and recordings related to her creative process.
- The alleged hackers are accused of selling her personal data and stolen content on the dark web for significant sums, causing Ariana substantial and irreparable harm.
- The suit names up to 100 John Does, including hackers, distributors of the stolen material, and those involved in buying or selling it.
- Ariana seeks a court order to halt the theft and distribution of her work, emphasizing that artists have the right to control when and how their creations are released, and condemning the violation of their privacy and creative rights.
