Bon Jovi hits out at Palin song use
Jon Bon Jovi says he does not approve of Sarah Palin using 'Who Says You Can't Go Home' at rallies, though the McCain campaign has a blanket licence.…
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ABBA man succeeds in legal challenge to tax decision
ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus has won a legal challenge against the Swedish tax authority, which had sought to increase his tax bill over his song royalties.…
Down Under copyright dispute down under
Larrikin is suing over Men At Work's 'Down Under', claiming it contains a flute riff from the children's song 'Kookaburra', with SonyBMG saying the dispute is a publishing matter.…
Madonna picture offends someone
Norfolk police are investigating a complaint about a photograph by Dave Hogan showing Madonna on a cross with a crown of thorns, displayed in a Norwich gallery.…
Bon Jovi sued for $400 billion
Boston songwriter Samuel Bartley Steele is suing Jon Bon Jovi and others, claiming the band used lyrics from his song in 'I Love This Town' and on the album 'Lost Highway'.…
Babyshambles man caught with crack
Babyshambles guitarist Mick Whitnall was arrested on suspicion of possessing crack cocaine in Blackheath, released on bail, and will return to police in November.…
New anti-piracy laws signed off in US
President George Bush has signed a federal law raising penalties for movie and music piracy, creating an intellectual property czar, which rights holders welcome and critics say goes too far.…
Man denies Sugababe boyfriend attack
Jimmy Wenman has denied charges at Winchester Crown Court of attacking Freddie Fuller, boyfriend of Sugababes' Amelle Berrabah, and will stand trial on 17 November.…
Trademark dispute? Absolutely
Absolut vodka maker Vin&Sprit has launched trademark and passing off proceedings against Absolute Radio, the former Virgin Radio rebranded by the Times Of India Group.…
GEMA appeal EC collecting society ruling
German collecting society GEMA has appealed the European Commission's July ruling on anticompetitive practices, asking the European Court Of First Instance to overturn it.…
Lohan asks for deposition to be kept secret
Lindsay Lohan has asked a judge to ban filming and public transcripts of her deposition in Samantha Ronson's litigation against her former lawyers.…
Lil Kim sued by label
Brookland Media has sued Lil Kim over a contract dispute, seeking a court ruling that the recording agreement stands, while Kim's lawyer says the suit is leverage in negotiations.…