Judge orders destruction of U2 CDs over noise complaints
A Pontypridd judge has ordered Karl Wiosna's U2 CD, record and tape collection destroyed after neighbours complained about loud playing.…
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Spanish groups challenge iPod tax in the courts
Spanish net and consumer rights groups are taking the levy on digital music players and storage devices to court, arguing it is unconstitutional.…
Madonna-owned Mayfair pub under price investigation
Westminster Council is investigating The Punchbowl, a Mayfair pub owned by Madonna and Guy Ritchie, over claims it charges tourists up to 40p more than locals.…
Mary J Blige sued over song on Growing Pains
Drama Family Entertainment is suing Mary J Blige over 'Work That' from Growing Pains, claiming a producer created it, and seeking $2 million in damages.…
Man confesses to killing woman at Lil' Kim party
A bar assistant at New York's Spotlight Live has confessed to killing Ingrid Rivera during a birthday party held there by Lil' Kim.…
Woman found dead at Lil' Kim's birthday party
Ingrid Rivera was found dead at New York's Spotlight Live club after attending Lil' Kim's birthday party, with early autopsy results showing blunt force trauma.…
Global proposes Midlands station sale to win GCap merger approval
Global Radio is reportedly set to sell some East and West Midlands stations to secure Competition Commission approval for its purchase of GCap.…
MC Harvey arrested over Javine knife attack
Former So Solid Crew member MC Harvey has been arrested after allegedly holding a knife to girlfriend Javine's throat and threatening her.…
Remy Ma launches appeal
Remy Ma has launched an appeal against her eight-year prison sentence, hiring lawyer William Murphy Jr to represent her.…
Glitter to be released this month
Gary Glitter is due to be released from a Vietnamese prison on 19 August after serving almost three years for child sex offences.…
Ofcom critical of former 6Music chief
Ofcom has criticised Ric Blaxhill, now Q Radio's Programme Director, over a faked phone-in on the Russell Brand show during his time at BBC 6Music.…
Snoop Dogg men arrested
Two members of Snoop Dogg's entourage were arrested after two ounces of marijuana were found on the rapper's tour bus.…