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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz has advised Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE: CPRI) in its agreement to sell Versace to Prada S.p.A. (HKSE:1913) for $1.375 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments and regulatory approvals. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
Founded in Milan in 1978 by Gianni Versace, the fashion house has long stood as a symbol of bold Italian luxury. Under Donatella Versace’s creative direction and six years of strategic repositioning by Capri Holdings, the brand is now being passed to Prada Group, which Capri says is the ideal partner to lead Versace into its next era of growth.
“Versace is an iconic Italian fashion luxury house founded 46 years ago by Gianni Versace and further developed under the creative vision of Donatella
Versace. Over the last six years, we have made tremendous progress in repositioning the brand to place greater emphasis on its luxury heritage and exceptional craftsmanship.
Through elevated product, marketing and store enhancements, the brand is now well positioned for sustainable long-term growth. We are confident that Prada Group is the perfect company to further guide Versace into its next era of growth and success. This transaction reflects our commitment to increase shareholder value, strengthen our balance sheet and power the future growth of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.
We will continue to execute on the strategic initiatives shared at our recent Investor Day and remain confident in the long-term growth potential of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.” said John D. Idol, Chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings.
The sale is part of Capri’s strategic shift to concentrate its efforts on scaling Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, two brands it aims to elevate through continued investment and global expansion.
Capri Holdings Limited is a global luxury fashion group, home to the iconic brands Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, and formerly Versace. Founded as Michael Kors Holdings in 1981 and rebranded in 2019 after acquiring Versace, the company is headquartered in London with a global retail footprint of over 1,200 stores.
The Wachtell team advising Capri on the transaction includes partners Joshua R. Cammaker and Mark A. Stagliano, along with associates Nathaniel R. Ludewig, Anna Dimitrijević, and Savely S. Zakharenko on the corporate side; partner Damian G. Didden and associate Jordan Cohen-Kaplan handling antitrust matters; partner Jeannemarie O'Brien and associate Tallulah R. Tepper advising on executive compensation and benefits; partner Emily D. Johnson and associate Michael A. Chaia on finance; counsel Justin R. Orr and associate Maxim (Max) A. Miroff covering intellectual property; and partners Deborah L. Paul and Rachel B. Reisberg, with associate Sarah Perez Berger, advising on tax.
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is a highly prestigious American law firm based in New York City, known for its elite status in corporate law. Founded in 1965 by a group of NYU Law graduates—Herbert Wachtell, Jerry Kern, Martin Lipton, Leonard Rosen, and George Katz—the firm has built a formidable reputation for handling some of the most complex and high-stakes legal matters in the world. With a singular office in Manhattan and approximately 265 attorneys, Wachtell Lipton is especially renowned for its work in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, litigation, antitrust, and restructuring. The firm pioneered key legal strategies, including the “poison pill” defense against hostile takeovers, developed by co-founder Martin Lipton. Known for its lockstep compensation system and emphasis on partner-led work, Wachtell Lipton maintains an intentionally small, highly selective structure to deliver focused, high-caliber counsel to its clients.
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Texas Bans Vape Ads Near Schools to Combat Youth E-Cigarette Use
Three new bills aim to stop vape companies from hooking the next generation. Here’s what’s changing.
Texas lawmakers have had enough. With vaping becoming more common among students even in middle schools, the state Senate just passed a set of new laws designed to cut off access, stop aggressive marketing, and protect kids from getting addicted to nicotine before they even hit high school.
The numbers tell the story:
Around 1.6 million public school students nationwide are using e-cigarettes
Nearly half a million of them are in middle school
Some vape cartridges contain as much nicotine as two packs of cigarettes
Senator Molly Cook from Houston says it’s time to take on what she calls a "predatory playbook" used by vape shops and e-cigarette brands to hook kids early.
Her bill, SB 1313, bans any advertising that uses logos, mascots, or imagery that might appeal to children — including colorful cartoon characters and playful branding.
“Parents across my district are frustrated and scared. These smoke shops are clearly targeting our kids,” Ms. Cook said.
“We’re talking about ads that look more like cereal boxes than warnings about nicotine.”
Anyone caught violating this law could face criminal charges under a Class B misdemeanor.
Texas already has rules on the books that ban traditional tobacco ads near schools and churches but vaping products weren’t part of those rules. That’s what SB 1316 changes.
This bill makes sure e-cigarettes are treated the same as cigarettes, keeping their ads at least 1,000 feet away from schools and places of worship.
“We can’t allow the rules to lag behind the products. It’s all the same harmful substance, and kids shouldn’t be seeing these ads on the way to school.” Senator Molly Cook.
Senator Donna Campbell pushed through a third bill, SB 464, that takes things a step further. Instead of just banning ads, this bill bans the sale of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products within 1,000 feet of schools and churches.
“This is about prevention through proximity. If it’s harder to get, fewer kids will try it. That’s the goal.”
This kind of zoning rule has worked in the past with alcohol and adult content stores and lawmakers are hoping it’ll work for nicotine, too.
Any law that touches advertising is going to raise questions about the First Amendment — but courts have long held that protecting children and public health can justify tighter restrictions on commercial speech.
The authors of these bills believe they’ve struck the right balance. The state isn’t banning all advertising just the kind that seems clearly aimed at minors.
It’s also worth noting that these aren’t just guidelines. Violators can face fines, legal consequences, and even criminal charges.
In addition to the vaping bills, the Senate also gave the green light to SB 36, which creates a dedicated homeland security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Senator Tan Parker, who introduced the bill, says this new division will help coordinate state-wide responses to threats, collect and share intelligence more effectively, and make sure critical infrastructure like power, water, and transportation is protected.
“Right now, different agencies are handling different pieces of the puzzle. This bill brings those pieces together. It’s about keeping Texans safe and using resources more efficiently.”
Texas’ new vaping laws represent a notable expansion of state public health regulation, targeting how e-cigarettes are marketed and sold to minors. By incorporating zoning restrictions, advertising bans, and criminal penalties, the legislation sets a precedent for stronger state intervention in youth nicotine prevention.
These measures raise key legal considerations, including:
The balance between commercial speech rights and public health interests
The evolving application of tobacco control laws to vaping products
The role of criminal law in enforcing regulatory policies
As other states consider similar laws, legal professionals in public health, administrative, and constitutional law should monitor how courts interpret these actions, particularly where First Amendment challenges may arise.
Slash is officially signing off from X, and this time, it’s for real.
The Guns N’ Roses icon posted what appears to be his final message on the platform, letting fans know he won’t be active there anymore. After dealing with multiple hacks and feeling like it was time for a change, he’s ready to move on.
— Slash (@Slash) April 9, 2025
He didn’t call out Elon Musk or get into platform politics, but his message hints at a bigger disconnection beyond just security issues.
Slash’s exit from X comes right as Guns N’ Roses gear up for a massive international tour starting in May. Depending on the stop, the band will be joined by acts like Public Enemy, Rival Sons, and Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter, so expect a wild lineup.
And there’s more: GNR will be part of Black Sabbath’s final concert on July 5 in Birmingham, a once-in-a-lifetime moment for rock fans.
There’s also been a lineup shakeup within the band. Drummer Frank Ferrer recently stepped away, and in his place, Isaac Carpenter, known for his work with AWOLNATION - is now behind the kit.
Slash’s departure from X lines up with a major moment for Guns N’ Roses. The band is gearing up for an international 2025 tour kicking off in May, with rotating support from Public Enemy, Rival Sons, and Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter.
They’ll also be part of rock history this summer, joining Black Sabbath’s final concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England, a full-circle moment for fans of classic rock.
Meanwhile, the band is going through some changes behind the scenes. Longtime drummer Frank Ferrer recently parted ways with GNR, and Isaac Carpenter of AWOLNATION fame has stepped in behind the kit.
Outside of Guns N’ Roses, Slash continues to build his own legacy. His side project, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, has been touring steadily and releasing new music that blends blues, hard rock, and soul.
He also recently hinted at new material in the works, teasing fans with short clips and rehearsal photos—most of which he now shares exclusively through Instagram and TikTok.
If you’re looking for Slash tour dates, merch drops, or updates on his next solo album, those platforms are now the place to be.
While Slash leaving X marks the end of an era, it also shows how the landscape of fan engagement is shifting. Social media may be evolving, but the connection between artists and fans is still strong just happening in new places.
Want to stay in the loop on all things Guns N’ Roses, Slash solo projects, upcoming tour dates, and rock news? Make sure to follow Slash on:
Instagram: @slash
TikTok: @slash
Facebook: facebook.com/slash
And don’t miss the GNR 2025 world tour, tickets are available now through official band channels and select outlets.
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTC) and certain of its officers.
The lawsuit seeks compensation for investors who bought Semtech stock between August 27, 2024, and February 7, 2025.
If you suffered losses in Semtech, you may be entitled to compensation. Learn more at: bgandg.com/SMTC
The lawsuit alleges that Semtech made materially false or misleading statements and failed to disclose key information related to its CopperEdge product line, including:
CopperEdge products did not meet the needs of key customers or end-users.
The products required unanticipated server rack architecture changes.
Sales of CopperEdge were delayed and below expectations for fiscal 2026.
Positive statements about the company’s business and prospects were misleading or lacked reasonable basis.
Investors have until April 22, 2025 to request appointment as lead plaintiff. You are not required to serve as lead plaintiff to participate in any potential recovery.
File a claim or review the complaint: bgandg.com/SMTC
📞 Contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller at 332-239-2660
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC (BG&G) is a well-established law firm specializing in securities, shareholder rights, and class action litigation. With a focus on representing individual and institutional investors, BG&G is committed to holding corporations and executives accountable for violations of securities laws. The firm offers a range of legal services, including shareholder derivative actions, securities fraud cases, and merger and acquisition disputes. Known for its experience and dedication, BG&G strives to recover financial losses for its clients and ensure justice in complex legal matters. The firm is headquartered in New York, with a national presence in litigation.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has advised BMO Capital Markets, BofA Securities, Crédit Agricole Securities (USA), HSBC Securities (USA), and J.P. Morgan Securities as dealer managers in connection with Vale Overseas Limited’s cash tender offer for three series of its outstanding notes.
As part of the tender offer, Vale Overseas accepted for purchase:
$103,462,000 aggregate principal amount of its 8.250% Guaranteed Notes due 2034
$171,214,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2039
$54,765,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2036
Vale, founded in 1942 in Brazil, is a global mining company and one of the world’s largest producers of iron ore and nickel. With operations across five continents, Vale supplies essential raw materials to key industries such as construction, energy, and electric vehicles.
The company also operates an extensive logistics network, including railways, ports, and terminals - to ensure efficient and sustainable delivery worldwide.
The Gibson Dunn team advising the dealer managers was led by partner J. Alan Bannister and of counsel Rodrigo Surcan, with support from associates Malakeh Hijazi and Vlad Zinovyev. Tax matters were handled by partner Michael Q. Cannon and associate Blake Hoerster.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a prominent global law firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With a reputation for providing exceptional legal services to clients across various industries, the firm was founded in 1890 and operates more than 20 offices worldwide. Gibson Dunn offers expertise in areas such as corporate law, litigation, real estate, and regulatory matters. Known for its commitment to excellence, the firm represents multinational corporations, governments, and individuals, delivering innovative solutions to complex legal challenges. The firm is recognised for its strong focus on client relationships and its deep industry knowledge.
Val Kilmer's cause of death has been revealed. The legendary actor died from pneumonia, Lawyer Monthly has learned.
Lawyer Monthly has obtained the official death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Health, confirming that pneumonia was the immediate cause of death for actor Val Kilmer. The certificate also cites several underlying health issues, including acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure, and squamous cell carcinoma at the base of the tongue. Additional contributing conditions include malnutrition and a tracheocutaneous fistula. Kilmer was cremated on April 7, according to the document.
Kilmer’s daughter told The New York Times that he passed away on April 1 following a prolonged battle with pneumonia. The actor had endured serious health setbacks over the years. After being diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, he lost much of his ability to speak. By the time he appeared in his final film, Top Gun: Maverick (2022), artificial intelligence was used to recreate his voice for the role.
According to Lawyer Monthly, Kilmer’s condition had worsened significantly in recent years, leaving him bedridden for several months before his death. After news of his passing broke, tributes poured in from across the entertainment industry, including heartfelt messages from Francis Ford Coppola and Cher. At CinemaCon, Tom Cruise honored his Top Gun co-star with a moment of silence.
As Lawyer Monthly previously explored in its coverage of celebrity estates, Kilmer’s IP—his voice, image, and film legacy—now enters complex legal territory. His estate must navigate AI rights, royalties, and posthumous control with care and foresight.
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The Canadian superstar is heading to trial over Kendrick Lamar's single that accuses him of being a "pedophile."
Drake is bracing for a high-stakes trial against Universal Music Group following the drop of Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning diss track.
In legal documents acquired by Lawyer Monthly on Wednesday, April 9, the defense for the 38-year-old Canadian rapper asserts that "settlement discussions have not occurred."
The filing indicates that the case is set to be heard by a jury and is projected to last approximately three weeks in New York. The dispute originated when Lamar, 37, released the track “Not Like Us” in May 2024, amid a public rivalry between the two artists. In his single, Lamar labels Drake a “certified pedophile” who ought to be “placed on neighborhood watch.”
Additionally, Lamar showcased the song during the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2025.
Kendrick Lamar in the press room for the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards
While the term “pedophile” was excluded from his televised performance, Lamar grinned at the camera as he delivered the line, “Say, Drake, I hear you like ‘em young.” This year's Super Bowl attracted an estimated 127.7 million viewers, marking it as the largest audience in television history, according to Nielsen research.
In an earlier filing obtained by Lawyer Monthly, Drake’s legal team contested UMG’s assertion that Lamar’s lyrics were merely his opinion, arguing that “UMG entirely overlooks the Complaint’s allegations that millions of individuals worldwide interpreted [the song] as a factual claim that [Drake] is a pedophile.”
The filing asserted that UMG audaciously persisted in publishing and promoting the [song] despite the fact that [Drake] had experienced an attack on his home by a gunman, had his businesses vandalized, had informed UMG of the inaccuracies of the allegations (along with the damage they were inflicting), and was aware that UMG recognized the public's perception of the allegations as factual statements.
On March 31, Drake unveiled a new music video for his single "Nokia," prompting fans to speculate about how the "Hotline Bling" artist appeared to be responding to the California native. One fan noted the striking resemblance between the black-and-white aesthetic of Drake's "Nokia" video and the filter utilized in Lamar’s "Not Like Us." "Drake has to be trolling Kendrick for sure. The handshake, the owls, the bird's-eye view, the dances, the choreography," another fan commented. In the midst of the ongoing rivalry, UMG had previously stated that Drake "lost a rap battle that he instigated" and "sued his own record label in a misguided effort to heal his wounds."
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This trial isn’t just rap beef—it’s reputation on the line. Drake’s lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” asks a hard question: can a lyric go too far? His lawyers say yes, especially when fans took the line about being a “certified pedophile” as fact, not fiction. If the court sides with him, it could change how far artists can push their punches—and whether labels get to hide behind the beat.
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The lawsuit, originally filed in December 2022, was brought under New York's Adult Survivors Act.
A New York State jury has ordered James Toback to pay $1.68 billion to 40 women who accused him of sexual abuse, lawyers representing the women said.
The jury granted the plaintiffs a total of $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion in punitive damages, according to a press release from Nix Patterson, LLP. As of Wednesday evening, the verdict documentation had not yet appeared on the New York State Court System's website.
The lawsuit, initiated in December 2022, was filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which allowed a one-year window for survivors of sexual abuse to file civil claims, regardless of when the abuse occurred. Court documents revealed that the plaintiffs accused Toback, 80, of using his reputation, power, and influence within the entertainment industry—where he is known as an award-winning director, screenwriter, and member of the Harvard Club of New York City—to lure young women, including the plaintiffs, into vulnerable situations. The allegations detail a pattern of deceit, coercion, force, and intimidation, ultimately resulting in false imprisonment, sexual abuse, assault, and/or battery.
According to Variety, Toback did not attend the trial and issued a blanket denial earlier in the case, the report includes an assertion that all sexual encounters were consensual. It was noted that he represented himself during the proceedings and failed to attend pre-trial hearings, resulting in a default judgment against him. During the trial, 20 women provided live testimony, while video depositions from an additional 20 women were presented to the jury, according to Variety.
"This verdict signifies justice. More importantly, it represents the reclamation of power from the abusers and their enablers, restoring it to those whom he sought to dominate and silence," stated Brad Beckworth, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs.
"Several years ago, when the Me-Too movement began, I think many of us thought that we were past the point where men in positions of power would prey on women and try to steal their dignity and honor in exchange for allowing them to advance in their careers," his statement continued. "We now know that the movement didn't go far enough. We still have a lot of people in this country who abuse their power—and there are many more who turn a blind eye to it."
Toback faced his first allegations of sexual assault in an October 2017 article published by the Los Angeles Times, which reported claims from 38 women who accused the former Oscar nominee of sexual harassment over the years. Subsequently, over 200 women came forward with similar accounts to those reported by the publication. Following these revelations, several Hollywood actresses, including Selma Blair, Rachel McAdams, and Julianne Moore, began to share their own experiences with the director.
In a subsequent interview with Rolling Stone, Toback refuted the allegations, labeling them as “pathetic lies.” Although the Beverly Hills Police Department announced that it was looking into multiple complaints against Toback, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed in April 2018 that he would not face prosecution in Los Angeles regarding the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against him.
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Four women in the U.K. are suing the disgraced influencer in a civil case accusing him of assault, rape, and psychological abuse.
Four women in the U.K. are suing controversial Internet personality Andrew Tate. One woman has reportedly accused him of threatening her with a gun, as stated in various reports.
The women have charged Tate, 38, with assault, rape, and coercive control, asserting that the alleged incidents occurred in the U.K. towns of Luton and Hitchin between 2013 and 2015, according to High Court documents cited by the BBC, The Independent, and The Telegraph. Two of the women were said to have been in relationships with Tate during 2013 and 2014, while the other two were employed by his webcam business, as reported by The Independent.
The publication also mentioned that three of the women had previously filed complaints against him with the police, but the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided not to proceed with the charges in 2019.
Tate — who is also facing a mix of separate criminal and civil charges in Romania, the U.K. and the U.S. has refuted all allegations made against him and has not been found guilty of any offenses. He asserted that the most recent claims are "untrue" and that the women "were not under his control and did not act as if they were." This information was reported by The Independent.
One of the four women who filed the civil case against Tate, known as AA, claimed he "threatened [her] daily" while she was working for him in 2015. At one point, she alleged that he threatened her with a gun held to her face, during which he referred to himself as "a boss" and a "G," stating, "You're going to do as I say or there'll be hell to pay," as reported by the BBC. AA also recounted that Tate purportedly "grabbed her by the throat and pinned her against the wall, rendering her unable to move" on two separate occasions, with the outlet noting that Tate has denied these allegations.
AA mentioned that she would stay with Tate and his brother Tristan, 36, who was arrested alongside him in Romania in 2022 as part of an investigation into human trafficking, rape, and the formation of a criminal organization aimed at sexually exploiting women, according to The Independent. She accused Andrew of raping her at a Hilton Hotel in Luton and claimed that he assaulted her a second time within the following two months.
According to reports from the BBC, another woman referred to as BB has accused Tate of making it abundantly clear that she was "his," threatening violence against anyone who interacted with her. She claimed that she had to lock herself in the bathroom while Tate allegedly threatened to "beat the s--- out of" her. In response, Tate stated that his relationship with BB was "loving and affectionate" until just before she stopped working for the business, once again refuting the allegations against him.
One of the women involved in the civil case, whom the BBC called "Sienna," said that sex between the pair was consensual initially, but accused him of then starting to "strangle" her, she told the outlet.
"I passed out, and he carried on having sex with me," she told the publication. Tate denies strangling the woman, saying he "may have put a hand on her neck but there was no restriction of her breathing," per the BBC.
Sienna also asserted in a court filing that she had observed a firearm on Tate's sofa in late 2014, stating that she was uncertain whether it was genuine or a replica. In response, Tate remarked that while there might have been a toy gun in the apartment, the fourth claimant, Sienna, had never mentioned it, as reported by the BBC. The Telegraph reported that one of the women alleged that Tate had strangled her to such an extent that she developed red petechiae around her eyes, a condition resulting from broken capillaries and often associated with asphyxiation.
Four women, who claim to have developed long-term mental health issues due to Tate's alleged actions, are pursuing damages in civil court for "assaults, batteries, and intentional infliction of harm."
Matt Jury, an attorney from McCue Jury & Partners representing the women, stated that his clients feel they have "been denied justice by the police and CPS, while witnessing Andrew Tate's influence expand," according to the BBC.
"They have no alternative but to pursue their case in the High Court to hold Tate accountable," he further remarked.
A preliminary hearing for the case is scheduled for April 15 at 10:30 a.m. local time at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, as confirmed by the High Court.
Andrew Ford, an attorney from Holborn Adams representing Tate, issued a statement asserting, "These allegations are categorically denied and will be vigorously contested in court."
"The allegations, including the reference to a gun, were fully investigated by the Police. No gun was found when the Police conducted their searches. When the case was sent to the Crown Prosecution Service they took the decision not to charge Mr Tate with ANY offence," he added.
"This must have been on the basis that they formed the view that there was insufficient prospect of conviction were the case to have been taken to Court. Given the specifics of the claim, one can see why they formed that view," Ford's statement concluded.
In the last ten years, the Tate brothers have become well-known — and have amassed a significant following on social media — due to their promotion of toxic masculinity online, characterized by sexist remarks, hate speech, and extravagant displays of wealth.
The recent civil case in the U.K. against Andrew Tate marks the latest chapter in a series of legal troubles the brothers have encountered since their arrest in Romania in 2022.
In June 2023, Romanian authorities charged the brothers with human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal organization aimed at sexually exploiting women, leading to their placement under house arrest. However, in December 2024, a Romanian appeals court determined that the case could not proceed to trial due to various legal and procedural irregularities on the part of the prosecutors, according to the Associated Press. The case has since been sent back to the prosecutors and remains open.
Additionally, in March 2024, the brothers faced further charges stemming from a U.K. arrest warrant related to alleged sexual aggression. They are also under criminal investigation in Florida, USA.
McCue Jury & Partners, representing the claimants, did not provide an immediate response when contacted for comment.
The allegations against Andrew Tate are serious—and they deserve to be treated that way. This civil case isn’t just about headlines or online personas; it’s about women who say they were harmed, ignored, and denied justice.
Regardless of the outcome, the case raises uncomfortable but necessary questions about how power, visibility, and influence can shape accountability. When people in the public eye are accused of abuse, the response too often becomes a debate about image rather than impact.
Listening to survivors isn’t about taking sides. It’s about recognizing that silence has a cost—and that cost shouldn’t fall on them.
Taylor Swift's friend Presley Cash posted a fiery TikTok on Tuesday—calling out Carrie Underwood and American Idol producers for what she described as a shocking betrayal after her audition was cut.
Presley Cash and Taylor Swift
The 27-year-old singer-songwriter, recognized for her appearances in two of Swift's music videos, criticized the country music icon for dismissing her abilities. She alleged that the Idol team had spent months preparing her, only to ultimately surprise her with an unfavorable outcome.
Cash auditioned for the current season of the renowned competition series, but her performance was never broadcast; viewers only saw a brief moment of her presenting the judges with her skeleton gloves. "I had no idea I was about to face the American Idol judges after six months of producers praising my talent as a singer-songwriter and expressing their admiration for my collaboration with Taylor.
Presley Cash
Yet, Carrie Underwood told me I couldn't sing and wouldn't succeed in Hollywood, despite my two decades of experience in the industry," Cash stated in a pointed video. She further remarked, "She was aware of my collaboration with Taylor Swift and my involvement in the BIGGEST TOUR in HERstory (the Eras Tour). It appears the situation is more intense than we initially believed, ghouls..."
"In another TikTok, Presley doubled down: ‘American Idol said I can’t sing, but Taylor gave me this Tortured Poets Department bracelet. And after my little visit to Nashville, I feel more tortured and poetic than EVER!!'"
Cash auditioned for the current season of the iconic reality show, but her performance was never shown—only a quick glimpse of her offering the judges her skeleton gloves.
'Lionel, Luke and especially Carrie I hope you enjoy the Skeleton gloves!!!!!!,' she added.
The artist initially gained recognition at the age of 13 for her portrayal of the bullied schoolgirl in Swift's "Mean" music video. She later reprised this role in the 2023 release "I Can See You," where she assisted Taylor and Joey King in escaping from a vault to reclaim her masters.
Additionally, she made a special appearance alongside Taylor during the Eras Tour to commemorate the video's debut. Upon the video's release, Swift took to Instagram to commend Presley, describing her as "ridiculously badass."
'I’ve been counting down for months and finally the ‘I Can See You’ video is out. I wrote this video treatment over a year ago and really wanted to play out symbolically how it’s felt for me to have the fans helping me reclaim my music. I had my heart set on @joeyking, @taylorlautner and @helloimpresleycash starring in it.
Sources say bad blood has simmered for years between Swift and Underwood, boiling over when Carrie performed at Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration—a move insiders insist was a deliberate shot.
'Joey [King] and Presley had been in the video for ‘Mean’ when they were 9 and 13 and they are back and so ridiculously bad ass!! So proud of this one.'
Beyond her Swiftie connections, Presley has consistently pursued a career as an actor and filmmaker, featuring in productions such as Choose Connor, Coffee & Contemplation Live, and A Star Is Born.
However, it is her encounter with Idol that is currently drawing attention to her—and she is not the sole individual with grievances to address. According to sources, there has been ongoing tension between Swift and Underwood, which escalated significantly when Carrie performed at Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2017—a decision that some insiders suggest was a deliberate provocation.
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Some insiders in Taylor’s circle believe Carrie accepted the Trump inauguration performance to deliberately snub Taylor," a source close to Swift explained. "There’s been a bit of bad blood between them for a while, and Taylor famously backed Kamala Harris."
"Some in the music world see this as Carrie’s attempt to claim the 'Miss Americana' crown now that her political side came out on top."
The tension didn’t end there. On a recent episode of Idol, Carrie seemed to take a subtle jab at Swift by comparing a flat performance to Taylor’s signature vocal style.
‘She doesn’t have this giant vibrato, belty voice, but there’s something in there,’ Carrie said, prompting Swifties to accuse her of throwing not-so-subtle shade.
Insiders indicate that Swift was aware of the situation. "Carrie has been anticipating the opportunity to deliver some understated criticism, but this instance was far from subtle," remarked one insider. "There was no justification for comparing this girl to Taylor." A source connected to Underwood suggests that the conflict stems from the perception that Swift has forsaken the country genre in favor of a more profitable pop career. "Carrie believes that Taylor genuinely sold out by transitioning from country to pop," the insider stated.
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