Madam Secretary Star Erich Bergen Sued for Allegedly Holding Elton John Video Hostage
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The Madam Secretary actor is facing a lawsuit as he reportedly refuses to hand over a video he filmed of the Rocket Man hitmaker and husband David Furnish at an awards show. May 14, 2021
David Furnish hostage.
The actor was paid $38,000 (£27,000) by MZA Events to film the singer and his husband accepting a lifetime achievement award - with the video intended to air as part of the AIDS Walk: Live at Home virtual telecast on Sunday (16May21).
However, according to court records obtained by the New York Post, Bergen is now refusing to hand over the video.