The Moscow Zamoskvoretsky District Court is currently evaluating a defamation case brought by People’s Artist of Russia Philip Kirkorov against singer Lyubov Uspenskaya, seeking to protect his honor, dignity, and business reputation. This information comes from the press service of the capital’s general jurisdiction courts, which reported the development of the dispute.
The trigger for the lawsuit lies in Uspenskaya’s interview with blogger and journalist Alena Zhigalova. The conversation, published under the headline “Loving Uspenskaya – the war with Khaidarov, complaints against Kirkorov, Dubtsova’s silence, Nargiz’s betrayal,” became the focal point for Kirkorov’s legal action. In his filing, he contends that parts of the video, in which he characterizes himself in terms that could be interpreted as misogynistic, amount to an insult to his honor and professional reputation.
Accordingly, Kirkorov has asked the court to order Zhigalova to remove the video from her YouTube, Zen, and VKontakte channels and to compel her to publicly refute the statements made in the video. He is also seeking moral compensation in the amount of 10 million rubles. This request underscores how seriously Kirkorov views the remarks and their potential impact on his public image and career.
In a development announced on June 8, Uspenskaya responded with a counterclaim against Kirkorov, described by observers as a retaliatory move. A philological review was introduced into the case file, which concluded that Kirkorov’s statements may have aimed to humiliate and tarnish Uspenskaya’s dignity. As part of her legal action, Uspenskaya is pursuing 10 million rubles in moral damages from Kirkorov, reinforcing the mutual aggression between the two performers as the dispute unfolds. The case has attracted attention given both artists’ longstanding prominence in the Russian music scene and their frequent public commentary on industry matters.
Earlier in the public discourse, another singer named Slava spoke about experiencing depressive symptoms following an unsuccessful plastic surgery procedure, illustrating how public figures sometimes discuss personal challenges in relation to their professional lives. This broader context helps frame the current litigation as part of a wider pattern in which artists navigate personal narratives and public perception under intense media scrutiny.