J-Lo and hubby sue The Enquirer
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are suing the National Enquirer for libel in Belfast over a story linking them to a drugs scandal.…
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Doherty praised at latest hearing
Judge Jane McIvor praised Pete Doherty for his co-operation at a review of his drug treatment order, despite his late arrival at the hearing.…
OfCom starts talking dates for reviewing future of analogue radio
OfCom has proposed reviewing AM stations in 2009 and FM in 2012, when digital radio reaches 50% market penetration.…
FCC ratify payola settlement
The US media regulator FCC has formally approved the settlement reached with radio groups over payola practices.…
A2IM support Rock The Net campaign
The American Association of Independent Music has backed the Rock The Net campaign for net neutrality, opposing paid faster-loading for websites.…
Floridian governor may pardon Morrison
Florida governor Charlie Crist says he is seriously considering a pardon for Jim Morrison over a 1970 conviction, after a fan petitioned for it.…
Boy band mogul on the run from FBI as his empire crumbles
Lou Pearlman, manager of several boy bands, is reportedly being sought by the FBI over an alleged pyramid scheme that defrauded around 1,400 investors.…
New evidence in Jam Master Jay murder, and others
An unnamed witness reportedly claims Ronald Tinard Washington confessed to involvement in two fatal shootings, which he denies.…
Spector jury selection resumes
Jury selection has resumed in the Phil Spector murder trial in LA, with around 200 potential jurors to be interviewed.…
RIAA suffer new setback in Santangelo case
A federal judge has dismissed the RIAA's case against Patricia Santangelo with prejudice, so the trade body cannot sue her again.…
US webcasters suffer new setback in royalty rise fight
The US Copyright Royalty Board has refused to reconsider raised webcasting royalty rates, with the 15 May deadline unchanged.…
James Blunt won't be charged over alleged foot incident
Los Angeles prosecutors have decided not to charge James Blunt over an alleged incident in which his car injured a man's foot.…