Alanis Morissette Sues Former Tour Manager for Extortion

Alanis Morissette has filed a lawsuit against her former tour manager, Keren Urinov, alleging fraud and extortion. The legal complaint, filed on Tuesday, September 1, in U.S. court, claims Urinov orchestrated a "calculated blackmail campaign" against the singer-songwriter. According to the lawsuit, first reported by Billboard, Urinov threatened to falsely report Morissette to British authorities for drug trafficking unless she was granted a 15-year contract as tour director with "massive compensation."

The dispute stems from an incident in July 2025 during team travel for Morissette's summer tour. The lawsuit alleges that Urinov was questioned at a United Kingdom airport after being found with a bag containing marijuana and xylazine. Following the conclusion of the tour, Urinov allegedly sent a series of "increasingly extortionate letters" to Morissette, claiming the drugs belonged to the singer. Morissette’s attorney, Howard King, stated in the filing that the artist "will not agree to work with an incompetent blackmailer for the next 15 years or pay her a ransom under the gun."

Beyond the extortion claims, Morissette alleges that Urinov was a "terrible manager" who committed several professional blunders during the 2025 tour. One specific error involving a hotel booking cost the tour $70,000, according to the legal complaint. Urinov, an Israeli executive who previously served as the head of Israeli operations at Live Nation for nine years, was hired by Morissette in 2025 to manage the summer run. The lawsuit seeks unspecified financial damages to hold Urinov accountable for the alleged misconduct.

Urinov’s legal team has denied the allegations. Her attorney, Mark Lewis, told Digital Music News that his client "totally rejects any allegation of blackmail" and intends to provide evidence to clear her name. Lewis described the lawsuit as an attempt to "concoct a false narrative" and stated that the "cover-up will disappear" once the facts are presented in court. Additionally, Urinov filed her own legal claim against Morissette in London on August 19. While specific details of that case are not yet public, court records categorize it as a matter related to "media and communications."