New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court has thrust Hollywood icon Will Smith into the center of a sexual harassment and wrongful termination scandal that threatens to tarnish the reputation of one of entertainment's most bankable stars. Brian King Joseph, an acclaimed electric violinist who gained national recognition after finishing third on America's Got Talent in 2018, alleges he was groomed for sexual exploitation and then fired in retaliation after reporting a disturbing hotel room intrusion during Smith's 2025 European tour.

The complaint, filed on Tuesday, paints a troubling picture of power dynamics in the music industry and raises serious questions about how allegations of misconduct are handled...