PRS wins legal dispute with Buma
The Performing Right Society has won its Dutch court dispute with Buma over a multi-territory licence Buma granted to Beatport, which the judge found unjustified.…
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Sheryl Crow bribes US voters
Sheryl Crow has teamed up with Rock The Vote to offer free downloads to the first 50,000 people who get friends to register to vote.…
Glitter returns to the UK
Gary Glitter has returned to the UK after nineteen countries reportedly refused him entry, and Conservatives blame Jacqui Smith for the delays.…
RIAA closes down Muxtape
The RIAA says mixtape service Muxtape hosted copyrighted sound recordings without authorisation, and the site now appears to be properly closed.…
Pirate Bay takes on Italian government
The Pirate Bay has appealed against an Italian court decree ordering ISPs to block it, and is offering technical workarounds for Italian users.…
Madonna and Guy Ritchie's pub cleared of price-fixing
Westminster Council has completed its investigation into The Punchbowl pub in Mayfair, part-owned by Madonna and Guy Ritchie, finding a fixed pricelist is now displayed.…
Boy kills classmate dressed as Slipknot drummer
A South African schoolboy dressed as Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has killed a classmate and injured two gardeners, police say.…
50 Cent meets fire investigators
50 Cent has denied holding up an investigation into a fire at his Long Island house, saying he met county authorities to review the findings.…
Velvet Revolver settle over plagiarism claim
Voodoo Six bassist Tony Newton has been awarded 20% of royalties on Velvet Revolver's 'Dirty Little Thing' in an out-of-court settlement over alleged plagiarism.…
Moonfest cancelled after Babyshambles ban
Moonfest organisers have cancelled the festival after a magistrates' court revoked its licence following police concerns about Pete Doherty's appearance.…
Former GNR drummer pleads not guilty
Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler has pleaded not guilty to drug possession and influence charges in Los Angeles, and was sent back to rehab.…
Lennon killer's parole interview released
A transcript of Mark Chapman's failed parole interview from Attica Correctional Facility has been released, with Chapman reflecting on killing John Lennon.…