R Kelly's jury selection begins
R Kelly's child pornography trial is set to begin as jury selection starts, with the singer facing 15 years in prison if convicted.…
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Japan considers iPod tax as music industry lobbies for levy on MP3 players
Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency is considering a levy on MP3 players, as the country's music business pushes for an iPod tax already applied to DAT and MiniDisc players.…
50 Cent necklace thief detained
Angolan police have arrested Bruno Carvalho over the theft of a necklace from 50 Cent during a performance, after his parents identified him from video footage.…
Foxy Brown warrant recalled
An arrest warrant for Foxy Brown has been recalled after the court admitted it had failed to change a hearing date, and she is due in court on 8 May.…
Britney granted more time with children
Britney Spears has been granted longer access to her sons after a custody hearing, with her former husband Kevin Federline's lawyer citing progress made.…
More US debate on net neutrality - RIAA comment
RIAA boss Mitch Bainwol told a US congressional hearing it is premature to pass the Internet Freedom Preservation Act, preferring market solutions before regulation.…
UK government to appeal Snoop visa
The UK Border Agency will appeal a ruling that overturned its visa ban on Snoop Dogg, claiming a material error in law was made in an earlier hearing.…
Peaches Geldof quizzed over drug film
Peaches Geldof is being questioned by police after footage reportedly showed her buying drugs from a supplier linked to Amy Winehouse, found on a USB stick.…
Arrest warrant out for Foxy Brown
A New York judge has issued an arrest warrant for rapper Foxy Brown after she missed a court appearance on charges of hitting a woman with a BlackBerry.…
Nickelback man sentenced over DUI charge
Nickelback's Chad Kroeger has been given a one-year driving ban and fined CAN$600 over a 2006 DUI charge, and plans to appeal on police process grounds.…
US court rules on online publishing rates
A US District Court has ruled that AOL, Real and Yahoo must pay ASCAP 2.5% of music-use-adjusted revenue for playing songs on their online services.…
Nokia say Comes With Music is viable
Nokia say they expect to make money from Comes With Music, and head of music operations Liz Schimel says critics have misunderstood the model.…