Verdicts & Vibes

Melissa and Chris discuss the dismissal of Salt n Pepa's lawsuit against UMG. Plus, Will Smith is being sued by a former musician on his tour for sexual harassment and wrongful termination. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris discuss the allegations against New England Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs. What will this mean for his future in the NFL? What does Cardi B have to say? Plus Chris updates us on his public auction of Poppington LLC's film catalog owned by Damon Dash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Melissa and Chris count down the top trials and lawsuits of 2025 submitted by you and the ones most talked about on social media this past year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris talk about why Chris has been all over the blogs lately. Plus we discuss the Megan Thee Stallion civil suit against a blogger who was held liable for $50,000 for promoting a deep fake video among other things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris update you on Ray J's motion to dismiss the Kardashian's defamation lawsuit against him. And Brian Walshe was found guilty of murder in the first degree of killing his wife Ana. We react to the verdict and discuss what will happen in sentencing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris discuss the case of the Massachusetts man accused of murdering his wife. Ana Walshe's boyfriend takes the stand, surveillance video is shown and will the prosecution include a lesser charge? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris run down the first two days of the Brian Walshe murder trial complete with his google search history. Plus we discuss the four part Diddy documentary Sean Combs The Reckoning executive produced by 50 Cent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris break down the murder trial of Massachusetts native Brian Walshe who is accused of murdering his wife Ana in January of 2023. Her body has never been found. Brian has pleaded guilty to misleading police and unlawful disposal of a body and not guilty to murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Melissa and Chris discuss NFL star Stefon Diggs' lawsuit against a man accusing him of sexual assault. Plus we discuss the case that grabbed headlines last week of a wife who sued her husband's side chick for $1.7 million and WON. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris discuss Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian's lawsuit against Ray J where they are suing him for defamation. Do they have a case? What are they REALLY asking for? And will they win? Plus we take your legal question about AI and advertising (for entertainment purposes only) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Melissa and Chris update you on Drake's lawsuit vs. UMG. He is appealing. In addition, we will discuss Drake and Adin Ross' gambling lawsuit involving their endorsement of Stake.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris discuss the arrests involving NBA players and coaches and the gambling scandal that is rocking the sports world. What does this mean for the future of sports betting? What happens next? Plus we take your listener question about a bitter ex (for entertainment purposes only). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Melissa and Chris update Diddy and his appeal. Plus will Trump commute his sentence? We also discuss the emotional and heart breaking documentary The Perfect Neighbor on Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris break down Andrew Garcia vs. Lebron James. Andrew is a Lakers fan who thinks Lebron owes him money after his "2nd Decision" made him think he was retiring. We then break down Drake's lawsuit vs. UMG over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." Will Drake appeal? Can he win? And we take your legal question about social media and the workplace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Melissa and Chris discuss Diddy's sentencing and where does he go now. Will he be transferred? Will he be pardoned? How long will a potential appeal take? Plus we take a legal question about falling into money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris give an update on Diddy's sentencing and read Cassie Ventura's letter to the judge. Plus we break down former American Idol contestant Benjamin Glaze's child porn conviction and discuss the absolutely wild restrictions on him upon his release. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris give updates on Diddy's sentencing plus his ex Yung Miami's character statement. There's also an update in the Justin Baldoni Blake Lively trial as it pertains to Taylor Swift. And we dive into the homicide investigation involving singer D4vd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris break down the much talked about "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" documentary. Plus we take your legal questions about legal searches, being recorded without our knowledge, verbal contracts and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris update you on the Coldplay couple with a divorce looming. And we break down Cardi B's entertaining civil trial. Should this suit have been filed? Was the prosecution's attorney out of line?  What does this mean for future suits against celebrities? We'll play you some of the trial's highlights too.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Melissa and Chris discuss the indictment of Gilbert Arenas for allegedly having illegal poker games at his Encino mansion. What is the line between having social poker games on a Saturday night to a federal crime? How much time could he have to serve? Plus, there may be a lot more to uncover than just illegal poker games.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Melissa has a different opinion of the Jussie Smollett hoax after watching the Netflix documentary. Chris breaks down the arrest, trial, conviction, overturned conviction and what will happen next?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris discuss the Shannon Sharpe Civil suit in which he was sued by Jane Doe for sexual assault and battery. We'll also update you on Melissa's civil suit which was eventually settled. We discuss whether or not settlements are admissions of guilt and we take your legal question about harassment and restraining orders.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

T.I. and Tiny sued toy giant MGA for trademark infringement and likeness misappropriation over dolls they say were created using the likeness of the OMG Girlz. They won $17 million in actual damages. There is an ongoing battle over punitive damages. How could a trademark infringement affect you? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Diddy has been denied bail...again. We'll update you on sentencing and speculate as to why. Plus Melissa and Chris discuss her civil suit in which Chris represented her and how this can relate to anyone listening.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Melissa and Chris discuss victim impact statements and the effects they have on a sentencing, specifically as it relates to the Brian Kohberger case. Chris was in the court room for R. Kelly's victim impact statements so we get his perspective on that. Plus, we take your legal question about getting your money back after a show gets canceled.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...