Alanis Morissette has taken legal action against her former tour manager, accusing her of orchestrating a scheme to blackmail Morissette into signing a lengthy contract under the threat of implicating her in drug trafficking. The lawsuit, filed in California and reported by CBC News, alleges that Keren Urinov demanded to be hired as a tour director for 15 years and receive substantial compensation, or else she would report Morissette to British authorities for drug-related offenses.
Urinov, who previously worked for Live Nation’s Israeli operations, was hired as a temporary tour manager for Morissette’s world tour in 2025. An incident occurred during a flight from the U.K. to Spain where Urinov was arrested by British authorities after a bag she claimed ownership of was flagged for containing marijuana and xylazine, an animal tranquilizer. Despite admitting to owning the bag and drugs, Urinov was released after presenting her Israeli medical marijuana license.
Following the tour, Urinov allegedly sent a series of threatening letters to Morissette, demanding a fixed 15-year contract with substantial compensation and other benefits under the threat of unspecified legal action. The lawsuit also highlighted instances where Urinov’s management of the tour was deemed inadequate, including costly errors and undisclosed criminal history involving drug smuggling.
Morissette, depicted as hesitant but left with no alternative, decided to pursue legal action to expose Urinov’s actions and prevent being coerced into a long-term agreement with someone she deemed unfit for the role. The lawsuit concludes with Morissette seeking a trial by jury. Efforts to reach Urinov and Morissette’s representatives for comment have not been successful.
