50 Cent won't have to testify in basketball brawl case
A US federal judge has ruled that 50 Cent need not testify in a lawsuit against Allen Iverson over a 2005 bar brawl in Washington.…
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IFPI Germany target thousands of P2P-ers
The German arm of IFPI says it has targeted suspected illegal file sharers at around 5,000 a month for five months, with settlements reached out of court.…
Universal offers concessions to clear BMG Publishing acquisition
Universal Music has reportedly offered to sell the Zomba and 19 Songs catalogues to win European approval for its BMG Music Publishing takeover, with the Commission due to report on 1 June.…
Bertelsmann win appeal in ongoing Napster lawsuit
An appeal court has ruled Bertelsmann need not hand over confidential attorney-client documents in the case brought by EMI and music publishers over its funding of Napster.…
Digital TV turn-off dates set
Analogue TV signals will switch off in the Whitehaven area of Western Cumbria on 17 October, with the wider switchover due to be complete by 2012.…
IMPALA wants US-style music radio review in Europe
Pan-European indie trade body IMPALA wants European radio stations to make independent-music commitments like those US broadcasters agreed after the FCC payola settlement.…
Kid Rock accused of assault
A 28-year-old California woman has filed a complaint with Oakland County Sheriff's department alleging Kid Rock assaulted her at his home, a claim the musician disputes.…
Stevie Wonder named in unfair dismissal lawsuit
Former sales executive Reginald Thomas Jr is suing LA radio station KJLH, co-owned by Stevie Wonder, for $3.5 million over his dismissal after raising concerns about plugola and harassment.…
More fingernail nonsense: Spector trial update
Sara Caplan has refused to testify before the jury about forensic expert Henry Lee, and judge Larry Paul Fidler has threatened her with contempt.…
FTC look to close BurnLounge
The US Federal Trade Commission has asked a court to close BurnLounge, alleging it operates an illegal pyramid scheme that loses money for most participants.…
Foxy Brown back on basic probation
Foxy Brown has been restored to standard probation by a court, lifting extra restrictions imposed after she left her home state without permission.…
Fabolous charges dropped
Charges against rapper Fabolous have been dismissed after prosecutors could not prove that he or his co-defendants owned the guns found in their car.…