Levert family ask feds to investigate singer's death
The family of Sean Levert has asked the FBI to investigate his death, and an FBI spokesman has confirmed they will meet them.…
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BPI publish ISP arguments
The BPI has published a web page setting out what it wants from ISPs on illegal downloading, while Virgin Media denies agreeing any scheme.…
Perez Hilton announces SonyBMG boycott
Perez Hilton says he will stop writing about SonyBMG artists while the label's lawsuit over Britney Spears recordings he posted is pending.…
Nickelback man convicted of DUI
Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger has been convicted of drunk driving in a British Columbia court and will be sentenced on 1 May.…
Virgin in talks with BPI regarding fileshare warning system
Virgin Media is reportedly working with the BPI on a warning letter system for customers who illegally share music, without monitoring traffic itself.…
Rapture lose appeal in Sky EPG listing case
Youth channel Rapture TV has lost its Competition Appeal Tribunal case against OfCom and BSkyB over Sky EPG listing fees.…
ITV excused over Brit complaints
Media regulator OfCom has cleared ITV1 over complaints about Sharon Osbourne's language and alcohol use during the live Brit Awards broadcast.…
New York courts say simply making tracks available is infringement
A New York court has ruled that placing music in a file-sharing folder could amount to infringement, though the RIAA's wording needed correction, and the lawsuit against Tenise Barker stands.…
Warner also investigating subscription model options
Warner Music is developing a subscription model led by Jim Griffin, possibly via ISP levies, joining Universal and SonyBMG in exploring the approach.…
Poison drummer accused of rape
Poison drummer Rikki Rockett has been arrested in LA over a rape complaint from a woman in Mississippi, and may be forced to attend questioning there.…
Beanie Sigel's back inside
Rapper Beanie Sigel has been sent back to prison for three months after allegedly giving probation officers a fake urine sample following positive drugs tests.…
Remy Ma found guilty of assault
Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma has been found guilty of assault over a July shooting, and will remain in jail until sentencing next month.…