Grohl and Novoselic condemn Guitar Hero
Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic have said they are dismayed that Kurt Cobain's character in Guitar Hero can be unlocked to play other songs, urging Activision to lock it.…
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Two LAPD officers on suspension over Rihanna photo leak investigation
Two LAPD officers have been assigned to home over allegations they supplied photos of the beaten Rihanna to TMZ, though both deny any involvement.…
McFadden formally requests custody of his Katona kids
Brian McFadden has reportedly issued legal papers seeking temporary custody of his two children with Kerry Katona, amid reports of her summer of personal and financial problems.…
Unions speak out in favour of tighter anti-filesharing measures
The Musicians' Union, Equity and the TUC have backed government plans for tougher action against persistent file-sharers, joining the BPI and UK Music.…
ERA speak out on government's P2P proposals - they like em
The Entertainment Retailers Association has backed the government's file-sharing proposals, with chairman Paul Quirk calling illegal file-sharing a commercial threat that needs swift action.…
Love may or may not sue over Guitar Hero
Courtney Love has said she did not authorise Kurt Cobain's likeness in Guitar Hero and threatened legal action, while Activision insists she helped design it.…
Ellen chat show sued over unlicensed music spot
Four major labels have sued the producers of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, alleging more than 1000 songs were used without licences in a dance segment.…
FAC speak more against government's anti-P2P plans
Featured Artist Coalition members including Dave Rowntree, Ed O'Brien and Billy Bragg have criticised government plans for tougher measures against illegal file-sharing.…
Chart Show TV win royalty dispute with VPL
CSC Media Group has won a Copyright Tribunal ruling setting its royalty rate with VPL at 12.5% of gross revenue, below the 20% VPL demanded.…
Form 696 revised a bit
The Metropolitan Police have removed the genre question from their controversial Form 696, though UK Music still calls for the form to be scrapped.…
Sony offices raided by Mexican police
Sony Music says it is surprised and disappointed after Mexican federal police searched its offices in a dispute with singer Alejandro Fernández.…
Now Lammy talks up hardline anti-P2P measures
Intellectual Property Minister David Lammy has defended the government's move to consider suspending internet access for persistent file-sharers, despite having previously criticised such measures.…