Norway end investigations into iTunes DRM policy
Norwegian regulators are dropping their investigation into Apple's iTunes DRM practices, as DRM has largely been removed from download services.…
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VAT loophole issue goes to European tax investigators
The European Commission is investigating a VAT loophole that lets mail-order firms sell low-priced CDs and DVDs to UK customers without charging VAT, a practice criticised by independent retailers.…
US radio royalty proposals resubmitted to Congress
Proposals requiring US radio stations to pay royalties to record companies are being resubmitted to Congress.…
Spears lawsuit update
Former manager Sam Lutfi is suing Britney Spears and her parents for libel and defamation, while Johnny Wright's royalty lawsuit will not see Spears questioned until summer at the earliest.…
Doherty might be evicted
Pete Doherty could face eviction from his Marlborough country estate over concerns about the state of the property, according to reports.…
Kangaroo blocked
The Competition Commission has blocked the Kangaroo on-demand joint venture between BBC Worldwide, ITV and Channel 4 after no agreement on remedies was reached.…
As the debate heads to the European Parliament, a long ramble on copyright extension
Minister David Lammy backs extending the sound recording copyright term to benefit performers, ahead of a European Parliament debate on the proposal.…
Dube suspects go on trial
Three men suspected of killing South African reggae star Lucky Dube have gone on trial in Johannesburg, expected to last a month.…
Mel B settles paternity dispute with Murphy
Mel B has reportedly settled her legal dispute with Eddie Murphy over their daughter, with a secret deal on maintenance and visitation, according to RadarOnline.com.…
DMX gets three months for various crimes
Rapper DMX has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for offences including theft, drug possession and animal cruelty.…
Winehouse burgled, gives parents cash veto
Thieves broke into Amy Winehouse's Camden flat while she was in St Lucia, and she has reportedly agreed to let her parents approve her spending of her fortune.…
Britney gets restraining order against former manager and ex
Britney Spears has reportedly secured a restraining order against former manager Sam Lutfi and ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib, according to TMZ.com.…