Sony Ends Deal With Dr. Luke Amid Kesha Legal Battle: Report

Sony has reportedly severed business ties with Dr. Luke (a.k.a. Lukasz Gottwald), according to The Hollywood Reporter. The decision comes in the middle of the producer's never-ending and nasty legal battle with Kesha. Attorneys for both parties, as well as the singer's reps, have yet to comment.

Dr. Luke, who has produced hits for Kesha, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and other pop stars, is now no longer the CEO of Kemosabe Records (a Sony imprint since 2011) and the label claims "he no longer has authority to act on its behalf." THR also points out the producer's page on the label's website has been taken down. Last March, reports surfaced that he was going to be dropped by Sony due to the ongoing legal case. The immediate move would've terminated the label’s relationship with Dr. Luke one year before his contract expired. But his rep swiftly shut down the rumors as false.