Pandora to block non-Americans
Streaming service Pandora will introduce IP address checks from 15 January to block users outside the US, as it lacks international licences.…
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James Brown judge will stay on
Judge Jack Early has refused to step down from the James Brown estate case or to set aside the resignations of two former trustees.…
Ne-Yo sues over cancelled R Kelly dates
Ne-Yo is suing the promoters of R Kelly's tour, Rowe Entertainment, for $735,000 after he was dropped from 23 dates last year.…
No charges for Brandy over crash
Police in LA say there is insufficient evidence to charge Brandy over a fatal 2006 four-car crash, though civil action by the victim's family continues.…
Winehouse to appear in court over Norwegian drugs appeal
Amy Winehouse must appear at a Bergen court on 29 February to appeal her October cannabis possession fine, which could affect a US visa.…
Government's touting report expected this week
A government report on ticket touting is expected to call for a voluntary industry code, with the Office Of Fair Trading acting if one is not agreed.…
Illegal file sharing: Limewire, BitTorrent trackers and The Pirate Bay
CMU's 2007 review covers record label lawsuits against individuals and Limewire, the closure of BitTorrent tracker OiNK, and The Pirate Bay remaining online.…
Phil Spector murder trial ends in mistrial
Phil Spector's murder trial over the 2003 death of actress Lana Clarkson ended in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision.…
Ofcom receives over 1500 complaints over X Factor phone vote
Ofcom has received over 1,500 complaints from Rhydian Roberts fans claiming they could not vote, while ITV maintains Leon Jackson won fair and square.…
Amy Winehouse arrested and questioned over husband's alleged bribery
Amy Winehouse has been arrested, interviewed and bailed over allegations her husband Blake Fielder Civil tried to pervert the course of justice, with no charges yet brought.…
Xiu Xiu and Fucked Up sue Rolling Stone over Camel cartoon feature
Bands Xiu Xiu and Fucked Up have launched a class action against Rolling Stone's publisher Wenner Media and cigarette maker RJ Reynolds over a Camel-sponsored cartoon feature.…
Rapture TV appeals Ofcom ruling on Sky EPG dispute
Youth channel Rapture TV has begun a Competition Appeal Tribunal challenge to Ofcom's ruling that Sky's electronic programme guide fee was fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory.…