Sirius would walk away from XM deal if FCC conditions too tough
Sirius CFO David Frear says the company will walk away from its XM merger if the FCC imposes conditions harming subscribers or shareholders, after over a year of review.…
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BBC to end West End talent search shows
The BBC is reportedly planning to end its West End talent contest shows after the current series of 'I'd Do Anything', with falling ratings cited, according to The Sun.…
Annie pulls song that used Girls Aloud vocals without permission
Annie has pulled 'My Love Is Better' from her album after Girls Aloud complained that producer Brian Higgins used their demo vocals without permission.…
Sky's Freeview pay-per-view plans delayed by Ofcom review
Sky's plans to launch paid-for channels on Freeview have been delayed until Ofcom completes its review of the pay-TV market, which is unlikely before next year.…
BBC Trust chairman says no licence fee money for Channel 4
BBC Trust chairman Michael Lyons has argued against giving Channel 4 a licence fee subsidy, warning it could turn into BBC Five and that the wider public service broadcasting debate matters more.…
Scott Weiland released from prison after 13 minutes
Scott Weiland has reportedly been released from prison 13 minutes after being booked, ten hours into a 192-hour sentence for drink-driving, according to TMZ.com.…
Remy Ma sentenced to eight years in jail for shooting
Rapper Remy Ma has been sentenced to eight years in jail after being found guilty of shooting Makeda Barnes Joseph, with the judge saying her anger was out of control.…
R Kelly's jury selection begins in child pornography trial
Jury selection began in R Kelly's child pornography trial, with 150 potential jurors to be questioned before 12 jurors and four substitutes are chosen.…
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills officially divorce
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills have been granted a decree nisi by a High Court judge, allowing Mills to receive her £23.4 million settlement.…
More details emerge of Suge Knight club fight
Witnesses told AllHipHop.com that Suge Knight was beaten by a group before being struck on the head with a pole-like object by a man who returned to the scene.…
PETA calls for DMX to be prosecuted over animal cruelty
Animal rights group PETA has written to Maricopa County Attorney Andrew P. Thomas urging him to prosecute DMX to the fullest extent of the law.…
Suge Knight knocked unconscious outside Hollywood club
Hip hop mogul Suge Knight was knocked unconscious during an altercation outside a Hollywood club, and was treated for relatively minor injuries after an incident involving two cars.…