Ian Brown arrested for allegedly attacking his wife
Ian Brown has been arrested on suspicion of attacking his wife, Fabiola Quiroz, and released on bail, according to the Mirror.…
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Nas moves to block new Kelis demands
Nas has filed court papers to block new maintenance demands from his estranged wife Kelis, who is seeking higher spousal support.…
Congressman call on US music and radio industries to negotiate over royalty bill
Two senior US congressmen have asked the music and radio industries to negotiate over a bill that would introduce recording royalties for radio.…
More research shows file-sharers often the biggest music consumers
A Demos report sponsored by Virgin Media finds file-sharers spend more on recorded music than non-file-sharers and says labels should offer better licensed services.…
Lil Wayne sued for copyright infringement
Florida man Thomas Marasciullo is suing Lil Wayne, Cash Money and Birdman, claiming recordings he made in 2006 were used without permission, including on the track Respect.…
Virgin Media cautiously welcome Mandelson's three-strike plans
Virgin Media's Neil Berkett has said the company is broadly supportive of Peter Mandelson's graduated response plans, while stressing the need for carrots as well as sticks.…
German industry optimistic about new government's commitment to combating piracy
Germany's music industry welcomes the new coalition's commitment to protecting copyright, though the government has ruled out France-style three-strikes measures.…
EFF showcase most blatant false copyright claims
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has published a Takedown Hall Of Fame listing alleged abuses of US copyright, including three music cases.…
Industry responds to Mandelson's three-strikes commitment
Peter Mandelson confirmed a three-strikes system will be in the Digital Economy Bill, prompting support from the BPI and UK Music but criticism from TalkTalk.…
CMU says: Mandelson's three-strikes commitment
CMU argues that three-strikes is justified with suspension rather than disconnection and a workable appeals process, but will not stop piracy alone.…
Mandelson makes three-strike announcement at C&binet
At the C&binet forum, EMI's Elio Leoni-Sceti backed a three-strikes system against piracy, while Peter Mandelson announced government support for it.…
Metallica offer reward after fan goes missing
Metallica have offered a $50,000 reward for information on the disappearance of 20-year-old Morgan Harrington, who was last seen outside their Charlottesville gig.…