Rubinoos publicly clear Avril
Rubinoos songwriters Tommy Dunbar and James Gangwer say they are satisfied Avril Lavigne did not copy their song, after a settlement over Girlfriend.…
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Foxy Brown asks for early jail release
Foxy Brown has written to the judge asking for early release from prison, arguing jail is not helping her and that she needs treatment for an ear condition.…
Hawthorne Heights v Victory squabble continues
Victory Records has sued EMI's Virgin US over its alleged role in Hawthorne Heights' move to the major, seeking $10 million in compensation and $25 million in punitive damages.…
Rock types back Barack
Arcade Fire's Win Butler and Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz have both publicly backed Barack Obama in the Democratic race against Hillary Clinton.…
Kershaw jailed over restraining order breach
BBC radio presenter Andy Kershaw has been jailed for three months on the Isle of Man for breaching a restraining order contacting his former partner.…
ERA welcome DRM-free era and urge fast UK expansion
The Entertainment Retailers Association has welcomed SonyBMG's move to DRM-free downloads and urged majors to bring DRM-free music to UK customers quickly.…
Ofcom ticks off BBC
Ofcom has criticised the BBC over a North West Tonight Comic Relief competition in which McFly were only able to visit schools in Greater Manchester.…
Canadian courts overturn iPod tax, CPCC may appeal
A Canadian appeal court has blocked a proposed levy on iPods and other MP3 players, and the CPCC says it is considering its options.…
Britney denied access to kids some more
A Los Angeles court has refused Britney Spears access to her sons until at least 19 February, after reconsidering the custody arrangement with Kevin Federline.…
New Pirate Bay shutdown attempt expected
Swedish prosecutors are reportedly preparing new copyright infringement charges against The Pirate Bay, according to the Wall Street Journal.…
DMX faces $1.5 million bill over rape claims
Rapper DMX must pay $1.5 million in damages after failing to defend a defamation lawsuit brought by Monique Wayne over comments he made in an interview.…
More Wu-Tang tensions
Wu-Tang Clan member U-God has sued the group's corporate entity, the Wu Music Group, claiming about $170,000 in unpaid fees and earnings.…