Spector never held Ramones hostage
Ramones drummer Marky Ramone tells NME that Phil Spector never held the band at gunpoint while producing 'End Of The Century', and that they could have left at any time.…
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Our round up of legal battles, courtroom drama, copyright disputes and everything else.
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Teddy Afro convicted of manslaughter
Ethiopian musician Teddy Afro has been convicted of manslaughter over a 2006 hit-and-run and faces five to fifteen years in prison, though fans say the charges are politically motivated.…
Akon trial postponed
Akon's trial on charges of endangering a minor and second-degree harassment has been postponed to 17 Dec, when it will be decided whether a trial goes ahead.…
Brother in law arrested in Jennifer Hudson case
Chicago police have arrested William Balfour, estranged husband of Jennifer Hudson's sister, over the triple murder of her mother, brother and nephew.…
Boy George police interview played
A court heard a police interview in which Boy George described handcuffing escort Audun Carlsen during a dispute over his laptop, with the trial continuing.…
Terry Christian loses BBC Manchester claim
Former The Word presenter Terry Christian has lost his unfair dismissal claim against BBC Radio Manchester after a judge ruled he was a freelance contractor.…
No more Ross-style pay deals at the Beeb
BBC One Controller Jay Hunt says multi-million pound pay deals for top talent are unlikely in future, and that Jonathan Ross's return in January will be a challenge.…
Winehouse drugs couple sentenced
Johny Blagrove and Cara Burton, who pleaded guilty to offering to supply drugs to celebrities including Amy Winehouse, were due to be sentenced on Friday.…
Kanye West's cousin investigated over Donda's death
Kanye West's cousin, nurse Stephan Scoggins, is reportedly under investigation over the death of Donda West after leaving her unattended following cosmetic surgery.…
George reported laptop tampering, but didn't mention escort
A police officer giving evidence in the Boy George trial said the singer reported his laptop had been tampered with but did not name escort Audun Carlsen at the time.…
Five arrested over alleged ticketing scam
Five people have been arrested and bailed over Xclusive Tickets, which allegedly sold non-existent tickets to festivals and events at the Beijing Olympics to over 4000 people.…
Rapper convicted by lyrics
Atlanta rapper Rico Wright has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and 20 years' probation after a track in which he rapped about shooting Chad Blue was used as evidence.…