Nancy Dillon

Senior Reporter

Nancy Dillon is a Senior Reporter at Rolling Stone, primarily covering the intersection of entertainment and the civil and criminal justice systems. She previously spent two decades as a Staff Writer at the New York Daily News, where she traveled to Baghdad as a national reporter in 2005 and worked as the West Coast Bureau Chief from 2007 until 2021.

Lil Durk Pleads Not Guilty to Murder-for-Hire Charges, Gets Trial Date

The Grammy-winning rapper is being held in a federal detention center in downtown Los Angeles pending a trial tentatively set for Jan. 7
- Courts and Crime
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Kanye West Told Staffer Kim Kardashian 'Has Jewish Masters': Lawsuit

The musician now known as Ye allegedly subjected a staffer to antisemitic tirades and a sexually hostile work environment, new lawsuit claims
- Courts and Crime
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Kevin Hart's Extortion Claim Against Ex-Assistant Dismissed

A California judge tossed the comedian’s extortion claim against Miesha Shakes Thursday but allowed others claims to proceed regarding her interview with Tasha K
- Tasha K Interview
- By
  Nancy Dillon
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Yes, Steve Howe Sued for Copyright Infringement over 'Dare to Know'

British band, Howe and lead vocalist Jon Davison accused of conspiring to "steal" music from fellow artist Riz Story
- Prog-Rock Discord
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Nelly Won’t Be Charged After Casino Arrest

The rapper was searched and taken into custody amid what one source called a "dumb arrest"
- 'Overzealous'
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Priscilla Presley Describes 'Extensive' Scheme Behind Alleged Elder Abuse

“I was completely isolated from my other advisors," Presley says in a sworn statement
- 'Far-Reaching'
- By
  Nancy Dillon
All Time Low Drops Libel Lawsuit But Says Probe Found 'Smear Campaign'

“All Time Low has chosen to handle the matter privately and protect the identities of those behind [their chief accuser], instead of pursuing further litigation," the band's lawyer said in a statement
- EXCLUSIVE
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Lil Durk Facing Two More Felonies in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot

The Grammy-winning rapper allegedly tried to flee to Italy as first charges related to slaying of rival rapper's cousin were unsealed
- COURTS and CRIME
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Garth Brooks Seeks to Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit

The country singer's lawyers say the Jane Roe plaintiff's allegations should be counterclaims in his Mississippi lawsuit alleging extortion and defamation
- Crimes and Court
- By
  Daniel Kreps and Nancy Dillon
Judge 'Inclined' to Crown Mariah Carey Victor in Christmas Carol War

A judge said she was leaning toward dismissal of a lawsuit claiming Carey's hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" infringes on an older song with the same name
- Holiday Clash
- By
  Nancy Dillon