Murdoch calls Competition Commission ITV share ruling unjust
Rupert Murdoch has called the Competition Commission's order that BSkyB cut its ITV stake from 17.9% to 7.5% unjust, saying Sky may appeal again.…
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Jury selection begins in second Phil Spector trial
Jury selection has begun for the retrial of Phil Spector, accused of killing Lana Clarkson, after the first trial ended in a mistrial, and a new witness has been allowed.…
Britney's dad appears at trial
Britney Spears' father Jamie gave testimony at her driving licence trial on her behalf, arguing she did not meet California residency requirements, with the jury to deliberate today.…
Radio City presenter sacked after drink driving conviction
Liverpool station Radio City has fired presenter Kev Seed after he was fined and banned from driving for 12 months following a drink-driving conviction, and he may appeal.…
Jury selection begins in Spears trial
Jury selection has begun in Britney Spears' trial on charges of driving without a valid licence, despite her lawyer seeking to settle with a fine.…
Bon Jovi hits out at Palin song use
Jon Bon Jovi says he does not approve of Sarah Palin using 'Who Says You Can't Go Home' at rallies, though the McCain campaign has a blanket licence.…
ABBA man succeeds in legal challenge to tax decision
ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus has won a legal challenge against the Swedish tax authority, which had sought to increase his tax bill over his song royalties.…
Down Under copyright dispute down under
Larrikin is suing over Men At Work's 'Down Under', claiming it contains a flute riff from the children's song 'Kookaburra', with SonyBMG saying the dispute is a publishing matter.…
Madonna picture offends someone
Norfolk police are investigating a complaint about a photograph by Dave Hogan showing Madonna on a cross with a crown of thorns, displayed in a Norwich gallery.…
Bon Jovi sued for $400 billion
Boston songwriter Samuel Bartley Steele is suing Jon Bon Jovi and others, claiming the band used lyrics from his song in 'I Love This Town' and on the album 'Lost Highway'.…
Babyshambles man caught with crack
Babyshambles guitarist Mick Whitnall was arrested on suspicion of possessing crack cocaine in Blackheath, released on bail, and will return to police in November.…
New anti-piracy laws signed off in US
President George Bush has signed a federal law raising penalties for movie and music piracy, creating an intellectual property czar, which rights holders welcome and critics say goes too far.…