Alanis Morissette has taken legal action against her former tour manager, accusing her of engaging in a deliberate blackmail scheme to implicate Morissette in drug trafficking unless the singer agreed to sign a lengthy contract with her.
The lawsuit, filed in California and obtained by CBC News, alleges that Keren Urinov threatened to report Morissette to British authorities for drug trafficking unless Morissette hired her as a tour director for 15 years and provided significant financial compensation.
Morissette is suing Urinov for civil extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation. The lawsuit emphasizes Morissette’s refusal to succumb to blackmail and her determination to expose Urinov’s scheme and hold her accountable.
The incident unfolded in 2025 when Urinov, previously employed by Live Nation’s Israeli operations, was hired as a temporary tour manager for Morissette’s world tour. During a trip from the U.K. to Spain for a concert, Urinov was arrested after authorities found a bag containing marijuana and xylazine, a non-opioid animal tranquilizer, in her possession. She was eventually released after presenting her Israeli medical marijuana license.
Following the tour, Urinov allegedly sent a series of threatening letters to Morissette, demanding a 15-year contract with substantial compensation and other benefits. The lawsuit highlights Morissette’s concerns about Urinov’s management of the tour, citing financial mismanagement and undisclosed criminal history.
Despite reluctance, Morissette felt compelled to take legal action against Urinov to prevent further coercion and manipulation. The lawsuit concludes with Morissette seeking a trial by jury. CBC News has attempted to contact Urinov and Morissette’s representatives for comment without success.
