Testifying with the lights on: Busted trial update
Ki McPhail testified about the band's early songwriting in his continuing royalties dispute with Busted's Matt Willis and James Bourne, after settling with former management.…
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File sharers would take notice of ISP warnings
A survey for law firm Wiggins finds 70% of UK file-sharers would stop after an ISP warning email, ahead of government pressure on ISPs over illegal downloading.…
The Game in jail
The Game has reported to Twin Towers Correctional Facility in LA to serve his sentence after pleading no contest to a firearm felony charge.…
Kid Rock says not guilty over Waffle House fracas
Kid Rock has pleaded not guilty to battery charges arising from an October fight at an Atlanta Waffle House, with his lawyer entering the plea on his behalf.…
Brian Harvey banned from driving
East 17's Brian Harvey has been banned from driving for six months and fined after being found guilty of speeding at 138mph on the M4.…
Jacko lawyer gets $12 million over plane filming
Michael Jackson's former lawyer Mark Geragos has been awarded $12 million in a civil case over secret filming on a plane, with Borer's lawyers planning an appeal.…
Culture minister says copyright term extension could still be considered
Culture minister Andy Burnham tells Music Week the sound recording copyright term is still open for debate after EU comments, despite earlier backing the Gowers findings.…
Ryan denies assault
Former Blue star Lee Ryan has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a taxi driver and will return to court on 7 May.…
Fielder Civil due in court today
Blake Fielder-Civil appears at Snaresbrook Crown Court today on charges of GBH and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.…
Boy George pleads not guilty
Boy George has pleaded not guilty to imprisoning Norwegian Audun Carlsen at his east London home, with a trial set for November.…
Radio bosses tell Lords ownership rules should be relaxed
UK radio industry representatives told a House of Lords committee that British radio ownership rules are outdated and should be relaxed.…
US radio industry fights back over royalties debate
The US National Association Of Broadcasters is launching an advertising campaign opposing new radio royalties, arguing record labels treat artists poorly.…