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Winston Cho

Winston Cho is The Hollywood Reporter's Business and Legal Writer, covering physical production, government oversight, antitrust and business disputes shaping Hollywood. Before joining THR in 2022, he worked at the legal trade publication The Daily Journal and the alt-weekly East Bay Express. His work has been recognized by the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism awards, and he graduated from UC Berkeley with degrees in public health and journalism.

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‘It Ends With Us’: Blake Lively Claims Two Other Actresses Are Prepared to Testify Against Justin Baldoni

The new allegations were part of an amended complaint filed late Tuesday by Lively, including that Baldoni’s Wayfarer partner and billionaire Steve Sarowitz allegedly told a witness he will protect the studio “like Israel protected itself from Hamas.”

The Future of Television City Will Be Decided in Court as Rick Caruso Challenges Billion-Dollar Makeover

The developer's The Grove filed a lawsuit accusing Los Angeles of violating a state environmental law over its handling of the approval of a planned $1 billion expansion of the historic studio complex.

Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs Rape Lawsuit Dropped

Tony Buzbee, a lawyer for the Jane Doe accuser who's filed several lawsuits on behalf of accusers advancing sexual assault allegations against Combs, moved to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit.

Why Ari Emanuel Is Team Elon Musk in the Fight for OpenAI

The Endeavor CEO was enlisted to join investors who put in an unsolicited offer to buy OpenAI's majority share of its for-profit arm.

Power Lawyers 2025: Nominations Are Open for The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Attorneys List

The submission deadline for THR's 19th annual Power Lawyers feature is February 28.

Amazon Studios Quietly Steps Back From Diversity Goals Amid Trump DEI Crackdown

The move aligns with a broader retreat from diversity programs amid legal exposure as the new administration aims to eliminate DEI mandates across the private sector.

Sean “Diddy” Combs Files $100M Defamation Lawsuit Over NBCUniversal Documentary

The lawsuit targets statements from various subjects implying that the rap mogul murdered multiple people in his orbit and that he had sex with minors.

Some Good News for Hollywood Creators Suing AI Companies

In the first AI copyright case ruling, a court concludes that training an AI system using copyrighted material isn't fair use. That will likely be cited by creators fighting other tech giants.

Disney Stepping Back From Some DEI Efforts as Trump Takes Power

The changes come amid a campaign against programs intended to boost diversity in the private sector for allegedly violating civil rights laws.

Elon Musk Enlists Ari Emanuel Among Investors In Bid to Take Over OpenAI and Court Hollywood

The Sam Altman-led AI company already shot down the initial $97 billion-plus offer.

Paramount to Turn Over Records on Skydance Deal Amid Standoff With FCC

A Delaware court ruled that Paramount must produce records that could lay the groundwork for more lawsuits from investors challenging the deal as the company contends with a new FCC commissioner who's signaled his intent on holding up the merger.

Amazon Prime Video Ad Tier Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed

The court concluded that the e-commerce giant told subscribers that it could alter or discontinue membership benefits at any time.