A look at the entertainment industry’s biggest ongoing lawsuits - from Jay Z to Justin Baldoni

Warning: This story contains references to sexual abuse and assault. Who is suing whom and why? It’s a question many people are asking about their favourite artists and entertainment figures . Entertainment news of late seems to be full of stories on prominent Hollywood figures who are coming up against legal challenges, from copyright issues to sexual harassment and civil suits.

Drake , Blake Lively , and even whole companies such as Disney have been in the firing line, and they’ve often got plenty of resources and firepower behind them to sue and countersue. Sometimes, these suits will even be coupled with separate criminal charges filed by lawmakers, meaning jail time and a hefty payout could apply to those accused..