Alanis Morissette has taken legal action against her former tour manager, accusing her of engaging in a deliberate blackmail scheme to implicate the singer in drug trafficking unless Morissette agreed to sign a long-term contract. The lawsuit, filed in California and reported 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 substantial compensation.
Morissette is suing Urinov for civil extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation, stating that she refuses to succumb to blackmail and is taking legal measures to expose Urinov’s scheme. Urinov, who previously worked for Live Nation’s Israeli operations, was hired as a temporary tour manager for Morissette’s world tour in 2025.
The lawsuit details an incident at the airport where Urinov was allegedly found in possession of marijuana and xylazine, a non-opioid animal tranquilizer. Despite admitting to ownership and presenting a medical marijuana license, Urinov was released after questioning. Subsequently, Urinov reportedly sent threatening letters to Morissette, demanding a 15-year contract with substantial compensation and immigration assistance to work in the United States.
Morissette also claims Urinov’s mismanagement during the 2025 tour, citing costly errors and past criminal activities undisclosed during her hiring process. The lawsuit emphasizes Morissette’s reluctance to litigate but asserts that she had no alternative but to pursue legal action against Urinov. Morissette seeks a trial by jury in this matter. Efforts to reach Urinov and Morissette’s representatives for comment have been unsuccessful.