Where's the DNA? Spector trial update
Phil Spector's DNA was not found on the gun that killed Lana Clarkson, and a criminalist testified that it may have been masked by blood.…
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Hilton back in the slammer
A judge ruled Paris Hilton must serve her full 45-day sentence behind bars after the sheriff's department had let her serve it under house arrest.…
Sting cook compensation ruling put off
The panel deciding damages Sting and Trudie Styler must pay a former cook has postponed its decision, with a figure to be set at a later date.…
George Michael gets community service and opens Wembley Stadium
George Michael was sentenced to 100 hours of community service and a two-year driving ban after pleading guilty to driving while unfit.…
Sting compensation ruling over sacked cook
A judge is due to rule on how much Sting and Trudie Styler must pay former chef Jane Martin after she won an unfair dismissal case against them.…
The Game pleads not guilty to gun charges
The Game has pleaded not guilty to charges of making a criminal threat and possessing a firearm in a school zone, and will appear in court on 27 June.…
Akon facing charges over fan throwing incident
Akon may face criminal charges after a fan he allegedly threw into the crowd at a K104 festival appeared before police, though his attorney denies any wrongdoing.…
AnywhereCD settle with Warner
AnywhereCD and Warner Music Group have settled their legal dispute, with Warner's catalogue to be withdrawn from the service after 30 September.…
Finnish authorities raid P2P hubs
Finnish police raided and seized DirectConnect P2P hubs following a complaint, with charges possible carrying up to two years in prison.…
Irish record industry go to court over P2P identities
The Irish Recorded Music Association won a High Court order forcing six internet providers to identify 23 suspected file sharers, who now face proceedings.…
Rap wannabe steals Eminem's phone number
Kyle Spratt has been arrested after stealing Eminem's number from Kim Mathers' phone, and later posting a recorded call with the rapper on MySpace.…
Caplan must testify, Spector trial update
Judge Larry Fidler threatens to hold Sara Caplan in contempt if she refuses to testify, while Detective Mark Lillienfeld describes the scene at Spector's home.…