Justin Hurwitz sues his former agency William Morris Endeavor

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La La Land composer Justin Hurwitz is filing a lawsuit against his former agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME), alleging he was cheated out of profits.Hurwitz, 36, composed the score for La La Land, winning an Oscar for the Original Score and another for Original Song for City of Stars, which he shared with lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.The musician alleges that WME had a 'conflict of interest' in producing a series of live performances while still acting as his agent, according to Variety.

Lawsuit:La La Land composer Justin Hurwitz is filing a lawsuit against his former agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME), alleging he was cheated out of profits Conflict of interest:The musician alleges that WME had a 'conflict of interest' in producing a series of live performances while still acting as his agent, according to VarietyThe lawsuit alleges that WME suggested that Hurwitz create a live show where an orchestra would perform songs from La La Land in front of a film screen.La La Land distributor Lionsgate agreed to license the show toColumbia Artists Management for five major cities, and to WME for other performances around the world.

For the Columbia Artists Management shows, Hurwitz was to be paid $50,000 per show, but those shows were canceled after just two performances.

Songs:The lawsuit alleges that WME suggested that Hurwitz create a live show where an orchestra would perform songs from La La Land in front of a film screen Canceled:For the Columbia Artists Management shows, Hurwitz was to be paid $50,000 per show, but those shows were canceled after just two performancesAs for the WME shows, Hurwitz was only supposed to receive compensation if he appeared as the composer, but there were 23 shows Hurwitz could.