Mexican ISPs block off copyright infringing blogs
Mexican internet service providers have blocked 35 blogs at the request of anti-piracy body ACPM Mexico, the IFPI reports.…
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Government announce secondary ticketing plans, another bloody consultation
The government has announced a consultation on secondary ticketing, including a possible kitemark for vetted sites, but has ruled out new laws against touting.…
TMZ post picture of beaten Rihanna
TMZ has posted a photo it claims shows Rihanna after an alleged beating by Chris Brown, though its authenticity is unconfirmed and police are investigating the leak.…
Pirate Bay supporters hack IFPI site
Supporters of The Pirate Bay hacked the Swedish IFPI site, though the trade body denied its global site was hacked, and Peter Sunde condemned the attacks.…
And on your left, the shooting room: Spector trial update
The jury in the Phil Spector murder retrial visited his LA home, including the room where Lana Clarkson was shot dead.…
Shareholder group moves to block Live Master deal
Ticketmaster shareholders have filed a class action lawsuit in an attempt to block the merger with Live Nation, claiming the share deal is inadequate.…
Abba man hits out at Pirate Bay four claims
Abba's Björn Ulvaeus has criticised The Pirate Bay defendants' claims about internet freedom, arguing that creative work deserves payment, as the Stockholm trial continues.…
Vera Lynn considers legal action over BNP CD
Vera Lynn is consulting lawyers after two of her recordings appeared on a British National Party compilation CD without her approval.…
Suge Knight pleads guilty to battery
Suge Knight has pleaded guilty to misdemeanour battery of his former girlfriend Melissa Isaac, as part of a deal dismissing felony drug and coercion charges.…
Hendrix company to get three million over vodka dispute
Craig Dieffenbach's company has agreed to pay Experience Hendrix $3.2 million in an out of court settlement over the Hendrix Electric vodka brand.…
More Pirate Bay stuff
Prosecutors have dropped charges that the Pirate Bay founders were involved in illegal copying, keeping the charge of assisting copyright infringement.…
Kid Cudi discusses Reebok altercation
Kid Cudi confirms he was tasered at a Reebok party in Phoenix but says he was not arrested and did not touch anyone.…