Sinopsis
TMZ's lawyers Jason Beckerman and Derek Kaufman loiter at the intersection of law and entertainment, where they look closely at the personalities, events and trends driving the world of celebrity and how the law affects it all. You might learn something then again you probably wont but either way it will be a fun ride!
Episodios
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082- Battle of the Exes – Why Blake Griffin Stands to Pay Millions to Support His Ex-GF… For the Rest of Her Life
15/02/2018 Duración: 22minBlake Griffin may have left L.A., but his ex is hauling him back to a California court for allegedly breaking a promise to support her forever. But can she win if the couple never walked down the aisle? We break down palimony on this week’s episode.
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081 - #HeToo — How Men Are Surviving the #MeToo Maelstrom
08/02/2018 Duración: 27minHollywood’s most powerful men have been running scared for months, drowning in a torrent of #MeToo accusations. But some are now fighting back. Do they stand a chance? We explore surviving in a post-Weinstein world on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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079 - Larry Nassar – Who Else Is Responsible for the Bad Doctor’s Crimes?
01/02/2018 Duración: 21minUSA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar will spend the rest of his life in prison for sexually assaulting more than 100 young athletes over his 20-year career. But who’s to blame for letting it happen? We break it down on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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080 - The Glee Curse – How Mark Salling’s Suicide Screwed Over His Victims
01/02/2018 Duración: 20minFacing prison and a lifetime of shame for a child porn conviction, former ‘Glee’ star Mark Salling took his own life before the judge banged the final gavel. But what does it mean for victims of his crimes? We break it down on this week’s episode.
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078 Breaking the Ice – Is It Finally Time to Forgive Tonya Harding?
11/01/2018 Duración: 20minMore than 20 years after Nancy Kerrigan was kneecapped before the 1994 Winter Olympics, Hollywood seems to be embracing Tonya Harding. Is it too soon, or has she suffered enough? We revisit the “Whyyyy” Heard Round the World … on this week’s episode.
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077 They Sued for WHAT?!? A Year End Reflection on 2017’s Most Preposterous Lawsuits
04/01/2018 Duración: 16minAbsurd lawsuits are nothing new, and 2017 saw some real doozies. From slippery donkeys and sugary jelly beans, to a man who sued his date for texting too much, Derek and Jason reflect on their frivolous favorites… on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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076 The Apple of Our Ire – Is the Tech Giant in Trouble for Slowing Down Our Old iPhones?
28/12/2017 Duración: 21minApple just fessed up – older iPhones ARE slower, and the company did it on purpose! But was it just to preserve your old battery, or an illegal ploy to force you into a pricey upgrade? We get to the core of the matter … on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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075 The End of Net Neutrality – Who Wins, Who Loses, and What the Hell Is It?
21/12/2017 Duración: 21minThe FCC just slashed internet regulations, and the Left thinks Armageddon is upon us. But is this really the end of the internet as we know it? We cover the broad spectrum of possibilities with a former FCC insider on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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074 Bitcoin Bonanza — The Promise and Peril of a Digital Currency Revolution
14/12/2017 Duración: 22minCryptocurrency is booming, and investors are making tens of millions overnight. But is it just a financial bubble about to pop, or is Bitcoin about to change everything we know about money? An expert breaks it all down, on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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073 Behind the Bar – Mailbag Edition
07/12/2017 Duración: 17minWe were flooded with questions this week about everything from Rob Gronkowski’s cheap shot to the sudden resignation of Al Franken. Rather than picking one story, we empty the ol’ inbox and answer some of your questions on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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072 When Harry Met Meghan – What Happens When a British Royal Marries an American Divorcee?
30/11/2017 Duración: 22minPrince Harry’s engagement to Meghan Markle caused ripples of excitement on both sides of the pond. But could their “I Do’s” actually reunite the Crown and the Colonies? We unpack the royal possibilities on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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071 Scott Peterson: From Family Man To Murderer
23/11/2017 Duración: 14minIt’s been 15 years since Lacy Peterson was murdered. Her husband Scott is on death row for the murders, but questions remain about his motives and the bizarre method of execution. We dive deep into the mystery… on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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070 About a Roy – What Republicans Can Do To Solve Their Roy Moore Problem.
16/11/2017 Duración: 20minRoy Moore’s Senate run is failing due to claims he hit on young girls. Win or lose, the GOP knows it’s screwed. But can they really remove him from the ballot or, if he wins, expel him from the Senate? We weigh the options on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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069 Shark Attack – Is Robert Herjavec Predator or Prey?
09/11/2017 Duración: 20minShark Tank star and multi-millionaire Robert Herjavec is in a nasty legal battle with an ex-GF, who claims he sexually assaulted her years ago. But is he a monster, or a victim of extortion? We chum the waters on this week’s episode.
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068 Celebrity Sexual Harassment and Assault – What If Some of the Claims Are Untrue?
02/11/2017 Duración: 19minThe #MeToo movement has cast a long overdue spotlight on the scourge of sexual misconduct in the entertainment biz, and the media is all too happy to print the lurid accusations. But who will pay the legal price when someone’s “me too” simply ain’t true -- on this week’s Behind the Bar?
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067 Put a Corker In It – Can Trump Be Taken Down by Members of His Own Party?
26/10/2017 Duración: 19minJust 9 months into his presidency, prominent Republicans have defected from their own party to take a stand against Trump. Just hollow words, or a harbinger of impeachment? We take a look back to discuss Trump’s chances of serving his full term.
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065 Harvey Weinstein – How the Fall of a Legendary Producer Exposed the Hypocrisy of Hollywood
19/10/2017 Duración: 21minHarvey Weinstein’s swift demise triggered a long overdue conversation about the sexual politics of Hollywood. But has the belated outrage also revealed how years of complicity actually enabled his monstrous misdeeds … on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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066 The NFL’s Existential Threat – Why Colin Kaepernick’s Lawsuit May Bring Down America’s Most Popular Sports League
19/10/2017 Duración: 20minColin Kaepernick still hasn’t found a QB job and now alleges team owners are in cahoots to blackball him. Is it just a desperate man’s futile Hail Mary, or a legit threat to NFL hegemony? We scramble to find the answers … on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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064 The Vegas Massacre: Eighty Years of Failure To Control Gun Violence
05/10/2017 Duración: 21minThe carnage in Vegas has again spurred a public outcry for gun control, but the right is pushing back. Have we reached a tipping point, or is this just another chapter in America’s failed efforts to rein in gun violence… on this week’s episode.
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063 March Sadness — The Scandal That Rocked College Sports and Shamed the NCAA
28/09/2017 Duración: 20minCoaches and sportswear execs have been arrested for funneling cash to players. But are the accused actually guilty of crimes deserving of jail time, or sacrificial lambs paying for the sins of a broken and corrupt NCAA… on this week’s Behind the Bar.