Restraining order issued against hip hop boss
A court has issued a temporary restraining order against Rap-A-Lot boss James Prince after studio owner Ronnie Bookman alleged he was beaten up following a collapsed deal.…
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Former Bronfman associate sues over alleged role in Warner purchase
Former Simon & Schuster executive Richard Snyder has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Warner Music chief Edgar Bronfman Jnr, claiming unpaid compensation for his role in the label's purchase.…
R&B singer sues Universal over two hip hop samples
R&B singer Esther Williams is suing Amaru Entertainment and Universal Music over uncleared samples of her 1976 song on a Tupac track and a Ghostface Killah track.…
Universal brought into Busted bust up
Universal Music has been added as a defendant in the long-running dispute brought by Busted's axed members, who claim their vocals appeared on the band's 2002 debut album.…
New MP3 service hits back at Warner's cease and desist
AnywhereCD has asked a court to rule that its MP3-only option did not breach its deal with Warner Music, after the major issued a cease and desist.…
Ticketmaster sues eBay ticketing site
Ticketmaster has sued StubHub, now owned by eBay, alleging it interfered with contracts by selling official premium tickets for certain tours.…
Des'ree sues Beyonce over cover
Des'ree has sued Beyonce over her cover of 'Still In Love (Kissing You)', claiming it was released without permission, and seeks $150,000 in damages.…
Spector jury in place
A jury has been sworn in for Phil Spector's trial over the 2003 shooting of Lana Clarkson, with six reserve jurors still to be chosen.…
Biggie's family files another suit
The family of Notorious BIG has filed a second wrongful death suit against the city of Los Angeles, alleging LAPD officers conspired in his 1997 killing.…
Russell Simmons calls meeting in light of growing rap criticism
Hip hop industry chiefs met at Warner Music's New York HQ, convened by Russell Simmons, responding to growing criticism of rap lyrics, with a response expected within weeks.…
eBay to allow Live Earth ticket auctions
eBay will allow Live Earth tickets to be resold on its site, provided sellers donate 20% of the sale price to good causes, with some tickets already listed for up to £300.…
OfCom propose relaxing restrictions on analogue radio stations
Media regulator OfCom proposes loosening rules on smaller analogue radio stations, allowing more freedom in content and ownership, with responses due by 29 June.…