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Three-strike system gets discussed in French parliament

France's proposed three-strike internet piracy law has been debated in the French Parliament, with opposition from consumer groups and economists, and backing from the music industry.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Mar 2009

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Defence is done: Spector trial update

The defence in Phil Spector's retrial rested its case with memory expert Elizabeth Loftus casting doubt on a chauffeur's testimony, with the jury returning next week.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Mar 2009

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Cyrus fanclub members win lawsuit

Miley Cyrus's fanclub operator has agreed to extend 700 Pennsylvanian members' memberships free and pay a $20,000 fine over ticket access complaints, while denying wrongdoing.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Mar 2009

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Canadian judge raises legality concerns over torrent index

A British Columbia judge refused to rule in favour of torrent index isoHunt without a full trial, raising concerns that it may be authorising infringement.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Mar 2009

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The Arabian Prince sues over Fergilicious cut

Former NWA member The Arabian Prince is suing Ruthless Records for royalties he says he is owed from a sample of his song in Fergie's 'Fergilicious'.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Mar 2009

Artist News

Madonna and Guy reach custody agreement

Madonna and Guy Ritchie have agreed custody of their sons, with the children living in the US with their mother and visiting their father.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Mar 2009

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Brown's manager denies sending that text message

Chris Brown's manager Tina Davis denies sending the text message reportedly behind his altercation with Rihanna, and Brown has asked to be removed from Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards shortlists.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Mar 2009

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C-Murder to stay in prison until trial

A judge has ordered rapper Corey Miller, formerly C-Murder, to remain in prison before his murder trial after an alleged breach of his house arrest terms.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Mar 2009

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Varg Vikernes granted parole

Varg Vikernes, formerly of Burzum, will soon be released on parole after serving 15 years for murder and church arson, his latest application having been accepted.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Mar 2009

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PRS and YouTube meet, the industry comments

YouTube and PRS For Music met in London as YouTube's removal of music videos in the UK continued, with industry bodies commenting.…

CMU Editorial • 11 Mar 2009

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FAC meet tonight

The Featured Artist Coalition, a new trade body for featured artists, holds its first proper meeting in London, with the YouTube and PRS dispute expected to feature.…

CMU Editorial • 11 Mar 2009

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Billy Corgan joins US radio royalty debate

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan has testified to US Congress in support of a statutory royalty for terrestrial radio airplay.…

CMU Editorial • 11 Mar 2009

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