Akon misses New York court date
Akon missed a New York court date on charges relating to allegedly throwing a fifteen-year-old fan from the stage, and is now ordered to appear on 3 September.…
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Former Blink 182 bassist Mark Hoppus sues Missicom over investment
Former Blink 182 bassist Mark Hoppus is suing San Diego firm Missicom, claiming his $600,000 investment in McDonald's checkout machines was misappropriated.…
Allman Brothers Band sue Universal
Members of The Allman Brothers Band have sued Universal Music Group for $10 million, alleging underpaid digital royalties on their Capricorn Records recordings.…
Global to sell five Midlands stations to win GCap merger approval
Global Radio will sell five Midlands stations, including four GCap stations, to address competition concerns about its takeover of GCap.…
Judge orders destruction of U2 CDs over noise complaints
A Pontypridd judge has ordered Karl Wiosna's U2 CD, record and tape collection destroyed after neighbours complained about loud playing.…
Spanish groups challenge iPod tax in the courts
Spanish net and consumer rights groups are taking the levy on digital music players and storage devices to court, arguing it is unconstitutional.…
Madonna-owned Mayfair pub under price investigation
Westminster Council is investigating The Punchbowl, a Mayfair pub owned by Madonna and Guy Ritchie, over claims it charges tourists up to 40p more than locals.…
Mary J Blige sued over song on Growing Pains
Drama Family Entertainment is suing Mary J Blige over 'Work That' from Growing Pains, claiming a producer created it, and seeking $2 million in damages.…
Man confesses to killing woman at Lil' Kim party
A bar assistant at New York's Spotlight Live has confessed to killing Ingrid Rivera during a birthday party held there by Lil' Kim.…
Woman found dead at Lil' Kim's birthday party
Ingrid Rivera was found dead at New York's Spotlight Live club after attending Lil' Kim's birthday party, with early autopsy results showing blunt force trauma.…
Global proposes Midlands station sale to win GCap merger approval
Global Radio is reportedly set to sell some East and West Midlands stations to secure Competition Commission approval for its purchase of GCap.…
MC Harvey arrested over Javine knife attack
Former So Solid Crew member MC Harvey has been arrested after allegedly holding a knife to girlfriend Javine's throat and threatening her.…