Reading is Fundamental Ep 19: Give Me My Money! Kelly Clarkson and Junk Fees

Give Me My Money! Kelly Clarkson and Junk Fees

Check out the latest episode of Reading is Fundamental. Get ready for an intriguing and witty lesson in law from our legal eagles extraordinaire, the sensationally sexy legal duo, none other than Dextra DeNovo and Blue Bailey! Only on this exclusive podcast do listeners get a podcast where you go nose-deep into news, pop culture, and entertainment law, all served with a fabulous LGBTQ+ spin. In these trying times, we need all the legal wisdom our Queer fam and gender-nonconforming siblings have to offer. So, everyone, zip those lips and perk up those pricks… I mean ears – class is in session, babes!

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Quick Bite:

Drag her! Dextra and Blue close out the season with their preliminary notes on Drag Race Season 16 before turning to Blue’s favorite, Kelly Clarkson, to discuss her lawsuit against her ex husband. Escandelo! And finally, no more junk fees! Listen in to hear the new FTC rules regarding “junk fees” on major ticketing platforms.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:

CHAPTERS:

00:13 - Drag queens and conspiracy theories
09:44 - Alyssa Edwards and Kelly Clarkson
16:17 - Ticketmaster's hidden fees exposed
31:22 - New regulations for ticket fees
39:05 - California bans junk fees

Our dynamic delve into the legal issues surrounding talent agents and managers in California, using Kelly Clarkson's divorce album as an example. They highlight how her ex-husband, who served as her manager, took commissions without being a registered talent agent, violating the rules. He was ordered to pay her $2,641,374 for securing business deals without her knowledge.

They also chat about Ticketmaster's pending settlement in a class-action lawsuit, which accuses the company of charging excessive fees without disclosing their purpose. The settlement, if approved, would issue $400 million in credit to 50 million ticket buyers. There are also new FTC rules aimed at eliminating hidden fees and increasing transparency for consumers.

So much entertainment law tea!

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About the Show:

Reading is Fundamental is the podcast and YouTube channel where your favorite gay attorneys Dextra DeNovo and Blue Bailey talk about and break down legal issues related to the entertainment industry. Our goal is to provide education to independent content creators through the lens of our lives, particularly our love of Drag Race! Which is why this podcast is called Reading is Fundamental.....Cause you need to read your damn contracts!

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