Songwriter reaches settlement with Winehouse
Producer P*Nut has settled with Amy Winehouse's team over 'He Can Only Hold Her', securing a songwriting credit and royalties after claiming he co-wrote the track.…
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Foxy Brown sent to slammer
Rapper Foxy Brown has been sentenced to one year in jail after breaking parole conditions by hitting a neighbour with a phone, with Judge Melissa Jackson refusing further leniency.…
Deliberations begin: Spector trial update
Defence lawyer Linda Kenney-Baden completed her closing argument, and prosecutor Pat Dixon rebutted it, before Judge Larry Fidler sent the jury home to begin deliberations.…
Universal sue mixtape firm
Universal Music has sued Houston-based mixtape distributor BCD over unauthorised use of its artists' music, including tracks by Ludacris, Nelly and Young Buck.…
Vulnerable victim against an evil madman? Spector trial update
Defence lawyer Linda Kenney-Baden summed up for Phil Spector, arguing the prosecution wants jurors to convict on hatred and that forensic science clears him of Lana Clarkson's death.…
VAT rule review may affect Guernsey-based music etailers
Guernsey is reviewing a VAT loophole that lets Channel Islands-based online sellers avoid tax on CD sales under £18, after Jersey moved to restrict its use.…
IFPI welcome Swedish ISP liability report
The IFPI has welcomed a Swedish government report by investigator Cecilia Renfors recommending that ISPs terminate contracts of persistent copyright infringers.…
Apple and majors due to attend EC hearing
Apple and the major labels are due to attend European Commission hearings on 19-20 September into whether iTunes geographical restrictions within Europe are anti-competitive.…
Court date set for The Game's basketball charges
The Game has been ordered to stand trial over alleged threats to shoot an opponent during a February basketball game next to a Los Angeles school, with a hearing set for 25 September.…
Record label chiefs to face Congress over degrading language debate
Congressman Bobby Rush plans a congressional hearing on 25 September into stereotypes and degradation of women in the media, with label chiefs expected to be called to attend.…
Pete Doherty avoids sentencing again by checking into rehab
Pete Doherty has avoided sentencing again after checking into rehab, with sentencing deferred to 2 October, and Babyshambles' Delivery will be given away free with NME.…
Pete Doherty faces sentencing over drugs charges
Pete Doherty may be sent to prison later today over a May Class A drugs charge, with Judge Davinder Lachlar having warned that prison would follow without motivation to quit.…