Will Smith Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit from Tour Violinist as Music Charts and Tours Heat Up

Will Smith Sued for Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination

Tour violinist **Brian King Joseph** has filed a lawsuit against **Will Smith** and **Treyball Studios Management**. The suit alleges **sexual harassment**, **wrongful termination**, and **retaliation**.[1]

Smith's attorney has denied the claims, calling them **false and reckless**. The case stems from Joseph's time working on Smith's tour.

Taylor Swift Dominates Billboard 200 for 10th Week

**Taylor Swift**'s album *The Life of a Showgirl* holds the **No. 1 spot** on the Billboard 200 for a **10th week**.[1]

This marks Swift as the **first woman** with four albums achieving 10 weeks at No. 1. **21 Savage** debuts at No. 3 with *WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?*.

Holiday albums continue to fill the top 10, with **Michael Bublé** leading that group.

Nick Jonas Drops New Solo Single 'Gut Punch'

**Nick Jonas** has released **'Gut Punch'**, the lead single from his upcoming solo album.[1]

The track signals Jonas's return to solo music following recent group projects with the Jonas Brothers.

Jane’s Addiction Announces Official Breakup

**Jane’s Addiction** has officially broken up after a **2024 onstage altercation** between **Perry Farrell** and **Dave Navarro**.[1]

The incident led to tour cancellations and internal lawsuits, ending the band's run.

Upcoming Music Events and Performances

Local LA scenes buzz with activity this weekend:

• **Dirty Projectors** kick off a residency at Blue Note in Hollywood on January 3-4, blending indie rock with orchestral sounds from their 2024 album *Song of the Earth*.[3]
• **T.S.O.L.**, Huntington Beach punk rockers, perform at the Regent Theater on Saturday.[3]
• Original *Star Wars* trilogy (Episodes IV, V, VI) screens as a triple feature at the Egyptian Theatre on January 3.[3]

These events highlight the vibrant start to live entertainment in Southern California.[3]

Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Entertainment Lineups

**Diplo** and **Calvin Harris** will co-headline a **Super Bowl LX weekend concert** at San Francisco’s Pier 80 on February 6, 2026.[1]

For NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles (February 12–14), **Ludacris**, **Shaboozey**, and K-pop group **CORTIS** are set to headline the Crossover concert series.[1]