Alanis Morissette has taken legal action against her former tour manager, accusing her of engaging in a deliberate extortion scheme to falsely implicate Morissette in drug trafficking unless she agreed to an extensive contract. 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 she hired Urinov as a tour director for 15 years and provided significant compensation.
Morissette has filed a lawsuit against Urinov for civil extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation, stating that she refuses to be coerced into giving her blackmailer a large payout. She is seeking to uncover Urinov’s scheme and hold her accountable for her actions.
The dispute arose during Morissette’s world tour in 2025 when Urinov, who previously worked for Live Nation in Israel, was hired as a temporary tour manager. Allegedly, during a trip from the U.K. to Spain, British authorities detained Urinov at the airport after finding drugs in her possession. Urinov reportedly admitted ownership of the drugs but was later released after showing her Israeli medical marijuana license.
Following the tour’s conclusion, Urinov and her legal team sent a series of threatening letters to Morissette, demanding a long-term contract with substantial financial compensation. The letters also insisted on arrangements for a work visa in the U.S. or increased pay if the visa was unattainable.
The lawsuit further reveals Morissette’s concerns about Urinov’s management during the 2025 tour, including a costly mistake with a hotel booking and undisclosed criminal history involving drug smuggling. Morissette asserts that she had no option but to take legal action against Urinov, emphasizing her refusal to work with an incompetent extortionist or pay ransom for the next 15 years.
Morissette is pursuing a trial by jury in this matter. CBC News has contacted Urinov and Morissette’s representatives for comment but has not received any responses at this time.