Government's local radio review calls for less regulation
A government-commissioned review by former GMG Radio chief John Myers warns over fifty local stations could close and calls for relaxed regulation.…
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Three-strikes already back on French parliamentary agenda
France's 'Creation And Internet' law, including its three-strike provision, returns to parliament for debate on 29 April after a failed vote last week.…
Consumer groups call for more fair use in UK copyright laws
Open Rights Group and Consumer Focus say UK copyright laws fail to balance rights holders and consumers, calling for fair use provisions and legal private copying.…
Clarkson family respond to Spector conviction
The family of Lana Clarkson have welcomed Phil Spector's murder conviction and plan to continue civil proceedings for wrongful death against him.…
Nate Dogg stalking charges dropped
Prosecutors in California have dropped stalking charges against rapper Nate Dogg because his estranged wife has not contacted them.…
Post-verdict Spector chatter
Devra Robitaille, a prosecution witness, has welcomed Phil Spector's murder conviction, while Starsailor's James Walsh recalled working with the producer.…
Spanish man jailed for running illegal music links site
A Spanish court has jailed Adrian Gomez Llorente for six months and fined him 4,900 euros for running a site that linked to unlicensed music.…
TI bodyguard sentenced
TI's former bodyguard Corey Williams has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for buying illegal weapons for the rapper, who completed community service under a plea deal.…
German star accused of spreading HIV
No Angels member Nadja Benaissa has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of deliberately spreading HIV, and faces possible charges of grievous bodily harm.…
Guilty: Spector trial update
Phil Spector has been convicted of second degree murder for the 2003 shooting of Lana Clarkson, and is awaiting sentencing on 29 May.…
A surprise no to three-strike proposals in French parliament
The French Assembly unexpectedly voted against the 'Creation & Internet' law, including its three-strike system, after a low pre-Easter turnout.…
Kanye pap attack hearing postponed
Kanye West's arraignment over charges from a paparazzi altercation at LA airport has been postponed while his lawyer awaits documents.…