Sony sue EMI
Sony Music is suing EMI Music and executive Ron Werre, claiming his contract with EMI was extended to block a move to Sony.…
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Pete Burns arrested after boyfriend squabble
Pete Burns was seen being put into a police van early on Tuesday, reportedly after a street row with his civil partner Michael Simpson, though the cause is unclear.…
Boy George released from prison
Boy George has been released from prison early, after serving part of a 15-month sentence for falsely imprisoning and assaulting a male escort, and must wear an electronic tag and observe a curfew.…
Michael Jackson is sued shocker
A US promoter is seeking to block Michael Jackson's O2 residency, arguing it conflicts with a contract committing him to a 2010 reunion show with his brothers and Janet Jackson.…
Latest Lil Wayne trial will not be televised
An Arizona judge has allowed journalists but not TV cameras into a Lil Wayne court hearing over drug charges relating to a 2008 bus search.…
Culture select committee to report back on licensing rules
The Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee is due to report on the impact of the 2003 Licensing Act, with the music industry hoping for changes to help grassroots venues, including the Met's Form 696.…
Snoop cleared of fan attack, though his company to pay damages
Snoop Dogg has been cleared of personal involvement in a 2005 attack on a fan, though his company and crew must pay nearly $300,000 in damages.…
Question over whether Fiddy completely cleared of home fire involvement
Police investigating a fire at 50 Cent's home say the case remains open, contradicting his claim that he had been cleared of involvement.…
Boy George could be free this month
According to the News Of The World, Boy George could be released from prison this month for good behaviour, though he will be tagged under a curfew.…
European Parliament vote to block three-strike
The European Parliament has voted to stop internet providers cutting off customers over copyright claims without a court ruling, potentially undermining French three-strike plans.…
Another day, another Jacko lawsuit
Michael Jackson's former publicist Raymone Bain has sued him in Washington DC, claiming he failed to honour a promised 10% share of future deals.…
Chris Brown's lawyer wants LAPD files
Chris Brown's lawyers have asked the LAPD to disclose how photos of Rihanna's injuries and other confidential case details were leaked to gossip websites.…