Small business body questions workplace music royalty
The Federation Of Small Businesses wants the law changed so employers need no licence to play music at work, with PRS defending the current system.…
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Rise repositions away from overtly anti-racism message
The Mayor of London's Rise event is dropping its 'London United Against Racism' tagline in favour of a broader celebration of diversity.…
FCC chairman backs Sirius XM merger
FCC chairman Kevin Martin says he will recommend approval of the Sirius and XM merger, citing voluntary commitments from the firms.…
US musicians' union sues American Idol over rerun recordings
The American Federation of Musicians is suing American Idol's producers over re-recorded music for the Rewind reruns, seeking fees and an injunction.…
Coldplay refute melody copy claims
Coldplay have rejected claims that the melody of 'Viva La Vida' was lifted from a song by American indie band Creaky Boards.…
Spears judged not at fault in paparazzo case
The LA County District Attorney's office has dismissed a photographer's complaint against Britney Spears, finding she drove slowly and in a straight path.…
IMPALA return to court over SonyBMG merger
The indie label trade body IMPALA has returned to the European courts to appeal the Commission's second approval of the Sony and Bertelsmann record company merger.…
R Kelly acquitted on all fourteen charges
R Kelly has been acquitted of all fourteen child pornography charges after the jury deliberated for seven hours.…
Celebrity drug dealers John Blagrove and Cara Burton arrested
John Blagrove and Cara Burton have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and MDMA, and will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court.…
Jurors begin deliberating in R Kelly trial
The jury in R Kelly's trial has begun deliberating after closing arguments from prosecution and defence over the disputed sex tape.…
MPs table Early Day Motion on extending copyright term
SNP MP Peter Wishart and five others have tabled an Early Day Motion calling for sound recording copyright to be extended from 50 to 95 years.…
Blake Fielder-Civil allegedly offered money to attack Pete Doherty
Blake Fielder-Civil allegedly offered a fellow prisoner £20,000 to beat up Pete Doherty, according to The Sun, which says the man refused and reported him.…