It will all go forensics: Spector trial update
The Phil Spector murder trial resumes with the prosecution expected to turn to crime scene forensics, including gunshot residue and blood spatter.…
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BPI win substantial damages from CD-Wow
The BPI has won damages reported to run into the tens of millions of pounds from its legal action against CD-Wow over imported CDs.…
Channel 4 slash Big Brother phone-in fees
Channel 4 has halved the cost of phone voting on Big Brother to 25 pence, with 15p going on admin fees and the rest to charity.…
Fairbrass attacked in Moscow
Right Said Fred's Richard Fairbrass and Peter Tatchell were attacked during a gay rights protest march in Moscow.…
More Jay-Z litigation
Former worker Celeste Williams is suing the Def Jam chief over claims that staff at his New York club 40/40 were underpaid and had tips taken.…
Soul Sonic Force sue over Opal Fruits ad
Soul Sonic Force have sued Mars Inc and Grey Global Group in New York over the use of Planet Rock in a Starburst ad.…
BSkyB ITV stake to be reviewed by Competition Commission
The government has referred BSkyB's 17.9% stake in ITV to the Competition Commission after concern from Virgin Media, OfCom and the OFT.…
Eve pleads not guilty to DUI charge
US rapper Eve has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanour DUI charge through her attorney and will return to court on 28 June.…
Allofmp3.com voucher sellers hesitant after London arrest
Other sellers of Allofmp3.com vouchers are reportedly considering dropping their links to the site after a London-based voucher seller was arrested.…
Finger nail was concealed: Spector trial update
Judge Larry Paul Fidler ruled that Henry Lee found a nail fragment at the scene and that evidence was concealed, but did not hold him in contempt.…
Channel 4 possible sale, Ofcom CBB ruling
The Times reports Gordon Brown is considering selling Channel 4, while Ofcom finds Channel 4 and Endemol made serious editorial misjudgments over Celebrity Big Brother.…
Northwest bootleggers sent to jail
Ringleaders of a North West counterfeiting operation have been jailed, with Barry Powell and Mark Quincey receiving 12 and 15 months respectively.…