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Ariana Grande sues hackers who allegedly sold unreleased music and photos online

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Updated 28.7.2026
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The Guardian - World News2d ago

Ariana Grande sues hackers who allegedly sold unreleased music and photos online

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against unnamed hackers, referred to as John Doe. The pop star alleges that these hackers stole unreleased music, private photos, and video footage from individuals associated with her and sold them online, reportedly on the dark web. The lawsuit aims to identify the perpetrators to hold them accountable for what Grande describes as an invasion of privacy and disruption to her career. The alleged theft and sale of these materials have caused Grande substantial harm and are seen as a violation of her identity and artistry.

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BBC News - World2d ago

Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos

Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against two unidentified hackers. Grande alleges these hackers gained unauthorized access to the computers of her collaborators, including photographers and producers. The hackers then allegedly leaked unreleased photos and songs, which were subsequently sold on the dark web for significant sums. According to court documents, 45 of Grande's unreleased songs were hacked, stolen, and leaked in 2023 alone, with hundreds of similar leaks occurring since her music debut in 2011. Grande's legal action aims to uncover the identities of these hackers and hold them accountable for the unauthorized distribution of her material.

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Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against hackers for allegedly stealing and selling unreleased music, private photos, and video footage online.

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The lawsuit alleges hackers accessed online accounts of people working with Grande, leading to the leak of 45 songs in 2023.

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Grande alleges a hacker impersonated a photographer to trick an employee into sending her images.

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The stolen assets, including behind-the-scenes photos and footage, are alleged to have been sold on the dark web.

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Grande is described as one of the most successful pop artists in the world, with multiple chart-topping albums and Grammy awards.