Ricky Martin settles lawsuits

Pop star Ricky Martin and his former manager have reached a confidential settlement to end months of legal battles in which they sued each other for breach of contract and financial debts.

Martin and former manager Angelo Medina hugged each other during a news conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that followed Judge Oscar Davila’s announcement of the agreement Wednesday. Davila prohibited both sides from releasing details of the settlement.

Martin had filed a $2.5-million lawsuit against Medina, claiming he didn’t provide services for which he had received advance payment. Medina responded with a $63.6-million lawsuit.