Kurtis Blow backs campaign to end use of the N-word
Rap pioneer Kurtis Blow has backed the NAACP's campaign against the N-word, although he was unable to attend the planned mock funeral in Detroit.…
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Roshawn Anthony arrested over Foxy Brown attack
Roshawn Anthony has been arrested and charged with robbery, assault and grand larceny over an attack on Foxy Brown, and denies the charges.…
Spector trial: blood evidence suggests producer was close to Clarkson when shot
Forensic witness Lynne Herold told the Spector trial that blood splatter on his jacket suggests he stood within two to three feet of Lana Clarkson when the gun fired.…
Apple meets EC deadline over iTunes pricing concerns; Universal seeks extension
Apple has responded to the European Commission's concerns over iTunes pricing across Europe, while Universal Music has been granted an extension to submit its response.…
Spector trial: forensic evidence of blood and body movement
Forensic expert Lynn Herold told the Spector trial that blood splatter beyond three feet suggests Spector moved items after Lana Clarkson was shot.…
Motley Crue manager Carl Stubner responds to lawsuit
Carl Stubner and Sanctuary Artist Management deny managing Motley Crue, while the band's attorney says Stubner took part in management and received nearly $1 million in commissions.…
Phil Spector trial: forensic scientist says Spector may have moved Lana Clarkson's body
Forensic scientist Lynne Herold told the Spector murder trial she believed the producer may have moved Lana Clarkson's body before police arrived.…
Britney cross about baldy ads
Britney Spears' lawyers have demanded a Florida radio station stop running billboard ads featuring a bald picture of her, accusing owner Clear Communications of unauthorised exploitation.…
Contempt: Spector trial update
Judge Larry Paul Fidler has held former Spector defence attorney Sara Caplan in contempt for refusing to testify, in the trial over the death of Lana Clarkson.…
Motley Crue sue Lee manager
Motley Crue have sued manager Carl Stubner, CEO of Sanctuary Artist Management, claiming he mismanaged drummer Tommy Lee's career and seeking over $20 million.…
Doherty four months early for court review
Pete Doherty reportedly turned up at Thames Magistrates Court four months early for a review of his court-ordered rehab, and was sent home.…
Rowntree says sensible things
Blur's Dave Rowntree tells OUT-LAW's podcast that the record industry lost the file-sharing battle early and that DRM alienated ordinary consumers.…