Alanis Morissette has filed a lawsuit against her former tour manager, accusing her of attempting to extort her into signing a long-term contract by threatening to falsely accuse her of drug trafficking. The legal action, lodged in California, alleges that Keren Urinov demanded Morissette hire her as a tour director for 15 years and provide substantial compensation to avoid being reported to British authorities for drug charges.
Urinov, who previously worked for Live Nation’s Israeli division, was hired temporarily as a tour manager for Morissette’s global tour in 2025. An incident at an airport during the tour led to Urinov’s arrest by British Border Force officials after a bag she claimed ownership of was found to contain marijuana and xylazine. However, Urinov was released after showing her Israeli medical marijuana license to the authorities.
Following the tour, Urinov allegedly sent a series of threatening letters to Morissette’s team, demanding a long-term contract with generous compensation and other benefits, under the threat of unspecified legal action in the UK. The lawsuit also accuses Urinov of poor management during the tour, citing costly errors and undisclosed criminal history that could jeopardize visa applications and travel arrangements.
Despite reluctance, Morissette felt compelled to take legal action against Urinov, stating she refused to succumb to coercion and blackmail. The lawsuit emphasizes Morissette’s refusal to engage with an incompetent blackmailer and her pursuit of justice in holding Urinov accountable. Morissette is now seeking a trial by jury in this ongoing legal dispute. Requests for comments from Urinov and Morissette’s representatives have not been responded to by CBC News at this time.