Alanis Morissette Sues Former Israeli Tour Manager for Extortion

Singer Alanis Morissette has filed a lawsuit in the United States against her former Israeli tour manager, Keren Orinov, accusing her of extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation. Morissette claims Orinov threatened to report her to British authorities for alleged drug trafficking unless the singer agreed to a 15-year employment contract and substantial payments.

The dispute reportedly stems from an incident at a UK airport on July 12, 2025, during Morissette's tour. According to the lawsuit, authorities detained a bag belonging to Orinov that allegedly contained cannabis and xylazine, a veterinary sedative. Morissette asserts that Orinov admitted the bag and its contents were hers and presented an Israeli medical cannabis license.

Following the tour's conclusion, Morissette alleges that Orinov and her attorney sent letters demanding the singer take responsibility for the drugs. The lawsuit states Orinov then proposed settling the matter in exchange for a long-term work contract, including salary increases, bonuses, and assistance with obtaining a U.S. work visa.

Morissette is seeking damages and a jury trial. However, Orinov, a former executive at Live Nation Israel, initiated legal action first. On August 19, she filed her own lawsuit against Morissette in London's High Court, though the specifics of her claims and requested remedies remain unclear from public reports.