Beyoncé vs. The Sphere: The Cease & Desist Drama You Didn’t See Coming

Beyoncé has found herself at the center of a legal storm after incorporating imagery of the Las Vegas Sphere into her “Cowboy Carter” tour visuals. The depiction shows a towering Beyoncé interacting with the Sphere, which has prompted Sphere Entertainment Group, led by James Dolan, to issue a cease-and-desist letter to her production company, Parkwood Entertainment. The company claims this use of their venue’s likeness was unauthorized and infringes on their intellectual property rights. They’ve demanded the removal of the imagery from all related materials by Monday, threatening further legal action if not complied with .

This legal dispute arises amid reports of sluggish ticket sales for Beyoncé’s tour, particularly for her upcoming Las Vegas performance at Allegiant Stadium, located near the Sphere. Additionally, previous negotiations for a residency at the Sphere reportedly fell through due to disagreements over rehearsal time and production costs .