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Alanis Morissette sues former tour manager over alleged 'blackmail campaign'

Alanis Morissette has filed a federal lawsuit against her former tour manager, Keren Urinov, accusing her of civil extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation. The complaint alleges Urinov threatened to implicate Morissette in airport drug possession unless she signed a 15-year employment contract. Morissette says she filed 'reluctantly' but felt she had 'no choice.'

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Lawsuit Alleges Extortion Scheme

Alanis Morissette has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court against her former tour manager, Keren Urinov, accusing her of a "blackmail campaign" to force the singer into a 15-year contract. The complaint, filed Tuesday, alleges civil extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation, according to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone.

The lawsuit describes Morissette as "the victim of a calculated blackmail campaign orchestrated by a disgruntled former tour manager." It adds, "Morissette will not agree to work with an incompetent blackmailer for the next fifteen years or pay her a ransom under the gun."

Alleged Airport Incident

The filing claims that Urinov was flagged for inspection and detained at a K. airport in 2025 while traveling with Morissette and her team for a concert in Spain. According to the lawsuit, Urinov later told Morissette that British authorities had arrested her and issued a seizure notice stating that her bag contained marijuana and xylazine.

During questioning, Urinov allegedly told border officers that the bag and its contents belonged to her. She reportedly showed an Israeli medical marijuana license and was released. The complaint further alleges that Urinov was detained again in Spain and again told officials that the bag and drugs were hers.

Escalating Demands

After the tour ended, Urinov and her lawyer allegedly sent Morissette a series of "increasingly extortionate" letters threatening to sue. Morissette claims Urinov demanded that the singer tell British law enforcement that the drugs were hers, or face litigation. Urinov suggested that Morissette could put "an end to the matter" by offering a 15-year, full-time employment contract with significant compensation, annual raises, and bonuses, according to the complaint. Urinov also reportedly demanded that Morissette hire an immigration lawyer for her.

When Morissette refused, Urinov and her lawyer allegedly responded with a letter implying that Urinov would accuse Morissette of drug trafficking.

Morissette's Response

Morissette says she filed her own lawsuit "reluctantly," anticipating "attacks on her character," but believed she had "no choice" to protect herself against what she called "patently frivolous" allegations.

She is seeking a jury trial, compensatory damages of more than $75,000, and punitive damages. Attempts to reach Urinov through her Live Nation email address were unsuccessful, and a representative for Live Nation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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PerthNow

Framing: Alleges a "blackmail campaign" by a tour manager — sympathetic to Morissette, framing her as a victim

as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Alanis Morissette accused her former tour manager of a "blackmail campaign" to make her sign a 15-year contract
The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday (April 26) in Los Angeles federal court
Morissette is suing Urinov for civil extortion, fraud and negligent misrepresentation
The filing claims Urinov was flagged and detained at a UK airport last year during a trip with Morissette and her team for a show in Spain
According to the lawsuit, she later told Morissette that she had been arrested by British authorities, who issued a seizure notice claiming her bag contained marijuana and xylazine
It's claimed she told border officers the bag and its contents were hers, and showed them an Israeli medical marijuana license before being released
The lawsuit claims she was then detained in Spain,and again told officials that the bag and drugs were hers
Morissette has alleged that after the end of the tour, Urinov and her lawyer sent her a series of "increasingly extortionate" letters
It's alleged that she demanded Morissette say the drugs were hers,or face a lawsuit
Urinov is accused of telling she could put "an end to the matter" in exchange for a 15-year contract with compensation, raises, bonuses, and hiring an immigration lawyer
Morissette refused, but Urinov responded with a letter suggesting she would accuse her of drug trafficking
Morissette has "reluctantly" filed her own lawsuit but feels she had "no choice", expecting "attacks on her character" to follow
Morissette is seeking a jury trial, compensatory damages of over $75,000, and punitive damages

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Rolling Stone

Framing: The headline emphasizes the lawsuit and its specific charge of extortion against the tour manager over airport drugs — sympathetic to Morissette and accusatory toward Urinov

as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Alanis Morissette is suing former tour manager Keren Urinov for extortion over threats to falsely implicate her in airport drug possession and trafficking allegations
The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles federal court and obtained by Rolling Stone
The complaint alleges Urinov was flagged for inspection and detained at an airport in 2025 while traveling with Morissette and her team for a concert in Spain
Urinov allegedly told Morissette that British authorities had arrested her and issued a seizure notice stating that her bag contained marijuana and xylazine
During questioning, Urinov allegedly told border officers that the bag and its contents belonged to her
Urinov showed officers an Israeli medical marijuana license and was released
Urinov was detained again in Spain and later said she told border officials thatthe bag and drugs belonged to her
After the tour ended, Urinov and her lawyer allegedly sent Morissette a series of “increasingly extortionate” letters threatening to sue
Morissette alleges Urinov demanded thatthe singer tell British law enforcement that the drugs were hers or face litigation
Urinov said Morissette could put “an end to the matter” by giving her a 15-year, full-time employment contract with significant compensation, annual raises, and bonuses
Urinov also allegedly demanded Morissette hire an immigration lawyer for her
When Morissette refused, Urinov and her lawyer responded with a letter purportedly implying Urinov would accuse Morissette of drug trafficking
Morissette says she filed her own lawsuit “reluctantly,” knowing that “attacks on her character” could follow
She believed she had “no choice” to protect herself against “patently frivolous” allegations
Attempts to reach Urinov through her Live Nation email address were unsuccessful
A representative for Live Nation did not immediately respond to a request for comment
Morissette is suing for civil extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation
She is seeking a jury trial, compensatory damages of more than $75,000, and punitive damages

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimAlanis Morissette is suing her former tour manager Keren Urinov for civil extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles federal court and obtained by Rolling Stone.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
ClaimPerthNow reports the lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, January 9, 2026, while Rolling Stone reports it was filed on Tuesday, but does not specify the date.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe complaint alleges Urinov was flagged for inspection and detained at a U.K. airport in 2025 while traveling with Morissette and her team for a concert in Spain.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
ClaimUrinov allegedly told Morissette that British authorities had arrested her and issued a seizure notice stating that her bag contained marijuana and xylazine.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimDuring questioning, Urinov allegedly told border officers that the bag and its contents, including the suspected drugs, belonged to her.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimUrinov showed officers an Israeli medical marijuana license and was released.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimUrinov was detained again in Spain and later said she told border officials that the bag and drugs belonged to her.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimAfter the tour ended, Urinov and her lawyer allegedly sent Morissette a series of “increasingly extortionate” letters threatening to sue.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimMorissette alleges Urinov demanded thatthe singer tell British law enforcement thatthe drugs were hers or face litigation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimUrinov said Morissette could put “an end to the matter” by giving her a 15-year, full-time employment contract with significant compensation, annual raises, and bonuses.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimUrinov also allegedly demanded Morissette hire an immigration lawyer for her.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimWhen Morissette refused, Urinov and her lawyer responded with a letter purportedly implying Urinov would accuse Morissette of drug trafficking.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimMorissette says she filed her own lawsuit “reluctantly,” knowing that “attacks on her character” could follow.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimShe believed she had “no choice” to protect herself against “patently frivolous” allegations.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
ClaimAttempts to reach Urinov through her Live Nation email address were unsuccessful.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
ClaimA representative for Live Nation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
ClaimMorissette is seeking a jury trial, compensatory damages of more than $75,000, and punitive damages.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Rolling Stone as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: PerthNow, Rolling Stone 18 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02