Caplan takes to the stand in Spector trial
Sara Caplan, formerly on Phil Spector's defence team, testified in court after being held in contempt, confirming she saw forensics expert Henry Lee pick up a white fragment.…
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Spector trial: Sara Caplan faces jail for refusing to testify
The California Supreme Court has refused to hear Sara Caplan's appeal against contempt, so she may be jailed unless she testifies, while the defence calls witnesses about Lana Clarkson.…
Kanye West seeks out-of-court settlement with Evel Knievel
Kanye West and Evel Knievel have agreed to independent mediation over Knievel's lawsuit about the 'Touch The Sky' video, with both sides sharing the costs.…
SonyBMG sue DRM suppliers over 2005 copy-protection debacle
SonyBMG is suing Amergence Technologies and MediaMax, which supplied one of its flawed DRM systems, to recover compensation paid over the 2005 debacle.…
Songwriters back CISAC licensing proposals, media coalition opposes
The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance backs CISAC's licensing proposals, while a coalition of media and internet companies argues they would make matters worse.…
Publishers want closer working with other industry sectors
Paul Curran, re-elected chairman of the Music Publishers Association, has called for publishers to work with other industry sectors to protect works online.…
Max B released from prison
Rapper Max B, real name Charles Wingate, has been released from prison after serving almost eight months on conspiracy charges, and was greeted by Jim Jones.…
Sharpton plans tour against the 'ho' word
Reverend Al Sharpton and the National Action Network will stage a twenty-city US tour protesting the use of the word 'ho' in popular culture.…
Busta Rhymes charges to be kept separate
Judge Larry Stephen has ruled that Busta Rhymes' four sets of charges will be dealt with separately, with the first trial set for 5 September.…
Spector trial: defence paints Lana Clarkson as depressed
The defence in Phil Spector's trial called witnesses describing actress Lana Clarkson as depressed about her failing career, as they argue she may have taken her own life.…
OfCom chief warns against rapid switch-off of analogue radio
OfCom's Ed Richards says a swift forced switch-off of analogue radio would not serve listeners or the industry, and that a managed transition is needed.…
Australian club promoters criticise copyright tribunal ruling
Australia's Copyright Tribunal has raised club royalty rates, which Lindy Morrison welcomed but promoters and hotel operators say could force venues to close.…