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Burnham outlines government's five point plan for music

Culture Secretary Andy Burnham has set out a five-point plan for the music industry, reaffirming support for a copyright extension to 70 years and proposing action on internet piracy.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Feb 2009

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EMI sue SeeqPod

EMI has sued MP3 search engine SeeqPod, its CEO, founder and investor Shekhar Lodha, and the service Favtape, which uses SeeqPod technology.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Feb 2009

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Former Trinity Street directors deny company under-performed under their leadership

Former Trinity Street directors David Robson and Andy Murray deny the company under-performed under their leadership, disputing Ingenious's account of its collapse.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Feb 2009

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Britney's ex charged with various acts of violence

Britney Spears' former partner Adnan Ghalib has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, battery and hit-and-run after an alleged incident involving a process server.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Feb 2009

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Britney stylist testifies against Lutfi

Britney Spears' stylist Roberta Romero has testified at a hearing on extending a restraining order against former manager Sam Lutfi, describing repeated contact attempts.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Feb 2009

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DMX facing new charges

Rapper DMX has been charged with aggravated assault while serving a ninety-day sentence, after allegedly throwing a food tray at a detention officer.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Feb 2009

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Fielder-Civil back on the streets

Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy Winehouse's estranged husband, has been released from HMP Edmunds Hill, a prison spokesman has confirmed.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Feb 2009

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MGMT take on French government

MGMT's French lawyer has criticised the UMP party for using their song 'Kids' without permission, while the party says it was cleared with SACEM and is checking compensation.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Feb 2009

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Eminem producer lawsuit could have big ramifications

FBT Productions, the company behind Eminem's early career, is suing Universal's Aftermath over royalties on digital sales, a case that could affect other artists' contracts.…

CMU Editorial • 25 Feb 2009

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Tenenbaum case delayed as webcast debate continues

The Sony Music v Tenenbaum trial has been delayed to 30 April while the court considers whether to webcast the proceedings, which the RIAA opposes.…

CMU Editorial • 25 Feb 2009

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Gun admitted as evidence in Lil Wayne trial

A New York judge has ruled that a gun found on Lil Wayne's tour bus can be used as evidence in his gun possession trial, set for 20 April.…

CMU Editorial • 25 Feb 2009

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Senate committee considers Live Master deal

Live Nation and Ticketmaster bosses faced a US Senate subcommittee over their proposed merger, with rival promoters warning it could stifle competition.…

CMU Editorial • 25 Feb 2009

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